Whirlpool RS3025XB, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Note to You 2 kiii Ei 3 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Catin for Your nge ia 18 If YQUNeed tzk e I 25 Wamnty 28 1400 253 1301 cdluswilhqlesthsorcomments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC SLIDE IN RANGES MODELS RS3025XB RS31OPXB PART NO 229C4020P024 4399350 ...

Page 2: ...t you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us to not Hy you about any new information on your appliance Please record your m...

Page 3: ...ation Instructions l CAUTION Do not store things children mi range Chil ht want above the ren could be burned or injured while climbing on it l 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 i part of the range They e burned or injured Donot operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use th...

Page 4: ...r touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder It coul J catch on fire Keep range vents unob structed Do not heat unopened con tainers The The hot con Y could explode ents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Donot store flammable mate rials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When usinn the cooktoD l Ma...

Page 5: ...ust be removed shock or fire could result while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating Do not clean door heat seal It element in oven is essential for a ood seal Care should be ta en not to Usecare when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recom cape before removing or re mended in this Use and Care placing food Guide Grease Donot rep...

Page 6: ...see pp 7 22 Control panel Anti tip bracket SW p 17 Model and serial number plate Control panel SA ctct unit Manual oven light switch Oven selector FrfFeMnute Oven temperature SW pp 12 t y P 7 SW p 24 14 22 SW p 11 control knob see pp 12 13 14 22 Oven vent see p 16 Broil element not shown SW pp 12 14 15 Bake element SW p 12 Left front L t rear control knob control knob Right rear I Right f rdnt s P...

Page 7: ...urface unit is turned on Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone coukf be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cook...

Page 8: ...ngs for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop To protect your range l Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results l Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not p...

Page 9: ...racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 To remove racks 1 Pull rack toward you 2 Tilt up front end 3 Pull rack out To replace racks 1 Place rack on rack guides 2 Tilt up front end 3 Push rack in until it clears the stop 4 Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way Personal Injury Hazard Always p...

Page 10: ... 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 fcnxi l Do not cover the enti...

Page 11: ...ks like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 9 hours 55 minutes You can use the Minute Timer during any cooking function 1 Press the Timer On Off pad 2 Press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired time in hours and minutes is displayed To cancel the Minute Timer l When TIMER is on the Display press the Timer On Off pad The time of day will show on the Display 11 ...

Page 12: ...en is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casse roles 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 not t...

Page 13: ... following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hoM knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly...

Page 14: ...Oven Selector to OFF The OVEN HEATING lndiiator Light will go off Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating elemen...

Page 15: ...oking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire l After brolllng remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven Fire Hazard l Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element could spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use co...

Page 16: ...sults Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time l Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven l Preheat the oven no longer than neces WV l Plan your meals for the most efficient 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 c...

Page 17: ... bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured Personal Injury Hazard To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range l If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip device is engaged befor...

Page 18: ...re OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could 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 receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift...

Page 19: ... into the recep tacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle 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 flat enough or some may be too large for the surfac...

Page 20: ...o do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support back to unlock it Lower the cooktop into place 20 ...

Page 21: ...ift it at the same angle it is in NOTE Be careful not to place hands between the spring hinge and the oven frame as the spring hinge could snap back and pinch your fingers or damage the porcelain on the front of the range Cover the hinges with toweling or empty paper towel rolls while working in the oven area 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door...

Page 22: ...onge and warm soapy l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly other than control water panels l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish l On brushed chrome co top dry the surface following the grain To help prevent finger marks after cleaning spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface Wipe away excess oil with a cle...

Page 23: ...e door for easier access See page 21 l Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Commercial oven cleaners l Remove door for easier access l Place newspaper on floor 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 commercial oven cleaners tc contact the heating elements heat seal ...

Page 24: ... power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could resutt in electri cal shock or burns To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 3 Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 24 ...

Page 25: ... is not wired into a live circuit with proper volt age A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped SOLUTION Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The oven will not operate You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting You have not turn...

Page 26: ... cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fii the surface units being used SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven tempera ture control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Allow 1l i to 2 inches 4 ...

Page 27: ...r see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLlANcE nousEHOLD WAsHIN MACHINES k YAJOFI SERVICE L REPAJR DRYERS BENICE L REPAlR 4 If you need FSP replace 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 appli ance FSP replacement parts will ffl right a...

Page 28: ...ccident 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 suet WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so thi...