Whirlpool RS575PXR, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...with Convertible licrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Au Conditioners Dehumldiflers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigerator Free2 ...

Page 2: ... and Reflector Solid Ele ts 21 23 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 23 Cleaning Chart 27 The Oven Light 29 if You Need Service or Assistance 30 I Before Calling for Assistance 30 2 If You Need Assistance 31 3 If You Need Service 31 4 If You Have a Problem 31 Tmk oi b3 wnlnpool c orporanon Before you use your rangehoktop Read this Use 6 Care Guide and lhe Cooking Guide for important safety information ...

Page 3: ...baking soda or salt 10 When adding or removing food MAKE SUREto open the oven door all the woy to prevent burns 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face unit or heating element and you could be burned 9 DO NOT heat unopened containers They could explode The hot con tents could burn and container par ticles could cause injury l FOR...

Page 4: ... TEMPERATURE SIGNAL LIGHT LIGHT SURFACE UNIT MODULE SIGNAL CONTROL LIGHT AND GRIDDLE LIGHT CONTROL KNOB OPTIONAL COIL ELEMENT PLUG IN COIL ELEMENT _ OVEN VENT ONE PIECE CHROME CONTROL PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER pLATE BROIL ELEMENT GRILL MODULE AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT Y u OVEN RACK GUIDE OVEN DOOR ...

Page 5: ...OFF The clock sefflng will change If you Using the Minute Timer push in the knob when turning The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up DO NOT PUSH IN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer 1 without pushing In the Minute 2 WHhoul pushing In turn the knob Timer Knob turn it until the ...

Page 6: ...ed bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended Until you get used to the sefflngs use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use HI to start Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO foods cook toholda for gravy to keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cooking after liquids to a fry chic...

Page 7: ...2 5 cm Rare HI 8 Min Medlum HI 9 Min Well done HI 10 Mln Totest steak 9 Min for doneness 12 Mln cut near 13 Mln center with sharp knlfe 7 Mln 13 Mln 16 Mln 10 Mln 12 Min 13 Mln Using the Grill Module supplied with the cooktop For the Grill Module use front or back controls as you would for surface Units Use both controls if you want the front and back of the grill to heat Lett Front 0 0 0 l 0 Letl...

Page 8: ...Total 10Mln Total Hints and tips 1 Food cooked on the grill can spatter It is important to clean all parts after each use See chart on page 27 7 If meat begins to cook too quickly turn the grill control knob to a lower setting 2 The ceramic rocks will darken with use 3 Take the grill apart to clean and to remove and store Do not stack when storing 4 Most utensils safe for use on an outdoor grill c...

Page 9: ...mage to the cooktop could result NOTE A protective limiter is built into each solid element if pan bot toms are not fiat if will sense uneven cooking temperatures and auto matically reduce the heat sefflng This will result in longer cooking times See Cookware on page 12 Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide Use HI to start cooking or to brlng liquids to a boil When cook i...

Page 10: ...nutes only nylon or is finished turn cover Do not until butter plastic uten the griddle replace it un melts or water oils Metal OFF Leaving ffi the griddle beads on the can scratch the it ON will is cool griddle non stick finish damage the griddle Approximate grlddle cooking limes Preheat the griddle for 10 minufes on Hf APPROXIMATE CONTROL COOKING TIME FOOD SETTING Side 1 Side 2 Sausage Patties B...

Page 11: ...IME COMMENTS REEF Meat wfff an Rolled rib roast rare outer layer of 3 h Ibs 1 5kg HI High 1hr 55 min fat may fake Rolled rump roast tore longer to cook 3 Ibs l 5 kg HI High 2 hrs PORK Rolled loin roast 5 Ibs 2 kg HI High 3 hrs f5 min Spareribs 1 Ibs I kg HI High 50 min Canadian bacon 2 Ibs I kQ 1 HI High 1hr 10min LAME Rolled leg 5 Ibs 2 kg HI Hlgh 2 hrs 30 min POULTRY Chicken 2 Ibs 1kg HI Turkey ...

Page 12: ...e pan imum contact between the pans and the elements for fast even cooking Pans with uneven bottoms or raised patterns on the bottom are not suitable DO NOT USEtrivets woks with skirts or canners wtth concave bottoms Changing cooktop modules The Cooktop Modules will work on either side of the cooktop Optional Coil Element and Solid Element Modules 1 To remove lift slight ly by the handle 2 With bo...

Page 13: ...ack and ment and pull rocks remove the toward you grease well Be careful not to 5 Replace in reverse order spill fat drip pings All parts must be cleaned after each use to avold excessive smoke flare ups fat spoilage and odors See chart on poge 27 Optional Rotisserie The rotisserie has 4 parts It is used with the Grill Module ...

Page 14: ...o slots at front of the Grill Module 5 Slide support back Hlgh Posltlon low Posltlon 6 Position the motor to lock Tilttop to level socket and pins rn me holes in the Rear Support Use either the high or low position Optional Griddle Module 1 To remove lift off the griddle cover 2 Lift front of griddle 3 With both hands pull slightly by the handle griddle toward you to unplug it 4 Replace in reverse...

Page 15: ...ack For more informafkm see fhe Cooklng Guide Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light goes off 4 Put food in the oven Note Oven racks wall and door will be 5 When baking is done turn both the Oven Temperature Control and hot the Oven Selector to OFF During baking the elements will turn on an...

Page 16: ...ferent results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the lockina screw inside Knob straight off the control knob Footethe posi tion of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the te...

Page 17: ...ector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Tempera ture Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C T...

Page 18: ...Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwlse to the time you want baking to start 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 18 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con trol on the baking temperature yo...

Page 19: ...ven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want 6 Atter baking Is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Oven Vent The oven vent is located to the rear of the right cooktop module When the oven is on hot air and moisture escape from the oven through this vent Poor baking can result if this vent is blocked W...

Page 20: ... out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fitends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Use Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide sales slip and warranty in the Literat...

Page 21: ... control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they pointto off Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls 3 Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle 2 Liftthe edge of the element opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl I 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 27 for cleaning instructions I ...

Page 22: ... Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the toll elements They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reftect heat better and look new longer If a reftector bowl gets dlsoolored some of the utensils may not be hat enough or some may be too large for the toll element In either Case some of the heat that s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down and heats the refle...

Page 23: ...ning Cycle The self cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely Before You Start l the frame around the oven 1 Clean the shaded areas by hand l the inside of the door They do not get ho enough during especially the part outside the the Self Clean cycle for soil to oven seal burn away Use hot water and DO NOT cle...

Page 24: ...le foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Selting the Controls I 1 Make sure the Clock Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time knob clockwlse 2 or 3 hours l Use 2 hours for light soil l Use 3 hours or more for 3 Setthe Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on 4 The Lock Light comes on when the CLEAN The door will lock oven temperatur...

Page 25: ...ly Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 23 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual Oven racks lose their shine discolor and become harder to slide on th...

Page 26: ...e oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SEITING Approximate Temperatk and limes 1OOO F 530 800 F 427 C 6007 314 C 400 F 204 2OO F 93 START K hr 1hr IVY hn 2 hn 2K hn 3hn 3 K hn S...

Page 27: ...cleaner l To darken elements or to remove rust spots apply thin coat of oil to the COOL elements Heat for 3 5 minutes Oil treatment will improve appearance of dark spots but not eliminate them l ScNb stainless steel spillrings with cleaner to remove vellowina Grill Module Grill Warm soapy water l Wash rinse and dry well or soapy steel wool l Use soapy steelwool pads for stubborn pad areas Heating ...

Page 28: ...and dry Use soapy Steel wool pods wool pads for stubborn oreos NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when lett In the self cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove them from the oven and clean by hand Oven Door Spray gloss cleaner l Make sure oven is cool Glass Worm soopy water or l Follow directions provided with cleaner plastic scrubbing pad l Wash rinse and dry we...

Page 29: ...ver in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Turn the power back on at the main power supply CAUMN ThebuibcovermudbeInplaoewhenuslng prokchthebuIb ombraaklng 1 theoven Thecov NOTE The Oven light will not work during ...

Page 30: ...ime Dial show the correct time of day l Isthe Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you wont the cleaning cycle to stop If cooking results are not what you expected Oven l Is the range level l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide l If baking hove you allowed lY2to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation l Hove you preheated the oven asthe recipe calls for l Are t...

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