Whirlpool RS600BXY, User Manual

Page 1: ...y Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 15 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 21 Warranty 24 1 600 253 1301 Cdl us with questions of comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC SET IN RANGE MODEL RSGOOBXY ...

Page 2: ...help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You N...

Page 3: ... store things children mi ht want above the range Chil ren could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on an could b part of the range They e burned or injured l Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly aDO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS AREAS NEAR UNITS H...

Page 4: ...sI7ock or fire 6elect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heatin element will be ex posed an8 may result in the I 8 niting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency Check to be sure ing utensils are sa e for use on 3 lass cook the ran 9 e Only certain types of glass g ass ceram...

Page 5: ...ultipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Donot soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Donot clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Donot repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recom...

Page 6: ... sutfaco unit marker Lelt rbBr control knob Right rear control knob Left front control knob Right front control knob Surface heating lndketor light Plugin l urfeoe unit with on piace chrome Oven vent rsflactor bowl 7 e cooktop control panel Oven control iN BlBmBnt Oven control panel Oven l BlBctot Oven temperature control knob Yodel and aerial number plate 6 Oven heeting indicator light ...

Page 7: ...ormation for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface...

Page 8: ...tores and departments l The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly light weight l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results l Handles should be made of stu...

Page 9: ...n shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kii Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack pla...

Page 10: ...ers of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food l Do...

Page 11: ... oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does n...

Page 12: ...ut 5 F 2 5 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 0 lower t Noiches To Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See ...

Page 13: ...g food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frank furters 2 Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for...

Page 14: ...is after a meal has been cooked in it l Preheat the oven no longer than necessary l Plan your meals for the most effiiient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also l Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture esca...

Page 15: ...d Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the...

Page 16: ...as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be ...

Page 17: ...is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and liff it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 17 ...

Page 18: ... scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface units No cleaning required l Spatters or spills will burn off l Do not immerse in water Chrome re...

Page 19: ...or to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commerciel oven cleeners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damege will occur l Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NO...

Page 20: ... using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Dieconnect appliance at main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replete the bulb...

Page 21: ...ng will The unit is not wired into a live Wire the unit into a live circuit with operate circuit with proper vokage proper voltage See Installation Instructions A household fuse has blown or a Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker The oven will not You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Selector to the desired operate Selector to BAKE or BROIL setting You ...

Page 22: ...units being used SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 Preheat oven if called for in recipe IUse only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 55to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a mi...

Page 23: ...ce ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 ...

Page 24: ...dent misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 02 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this li...