Whirlpool RS373PXW, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...nt Downdraft Grill n Am lr porcelain enamel reflector bowl I Panel indicator ____ light Broil element Anti tip bracket Self cleaning oven Fiberglass heat seal not shown Model and serial number plate not shown SELF CLEANING DOWNDRAFT SLIDE IN ELECTRIC RANGE RS373mu ...

Page 2: ...liquid hand dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card pro vided with this product Then complete the form below Have this informa...

Page 3: ...f an oven remove the storage drawer see page 20 and verify that the anti tip become hot enough to cause bracket s is engaged burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other l Do not operate the range if it is not flammable materials contact working properly or if it has been surface units areas near units damaged heating elements or interior If your range has a ceramic glass surfa...

Page 4: ...and should be handled carefully Let fat cool before attempting to handle it Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately l Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a...

Page 5: ...nstructions in remove broiler pan broiler grid this manual oven racks and other utensils Do Be sure all range parts are cool not use your oven to clean before cleaning miscellaneous parts l If your range has coil elements do Do not repair or replace any part of not soak removable heating the range unless specifically elements in water The element will recommended in this manual All be damaged and ...

Page 6: ... Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and the indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Using the coil element module Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continu...

Page 7: ...ils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element This will result in longer cooking times Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cooking results use a high setting for only a very short period of time Then us...

Page 8: ...ing at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use HIGH to start foods cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use 7 9 to hold a rapid boil to fry chicken or pancakes Use 5 or 6 for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vege tables Use 2 4 to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting Use LOW to keep food warm until ready to serve l Using a pan wit...

Page 9: ... high fat content will produce more smoke and flare ups but cook faster than lean meat Trim fat from meat before placing on the grill to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups If meat begins to cook too quickly turn the grill control knob to a lower setting Do not leave grill unattended Fire and Product Damage Hazard If grease causes excessive flare ups DO NOT PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE To put out f...

Page 10: ...ontinued Grill chart Preheat 10 minutes on HIGH for best flavor Beei steak l rare 9 medium Lobster tails Turn as needed for even cooklng Grilling times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes 10 ...

Page 11: ...Personal Injury Hazard Do not put hands in vent box when fan or controls are on The vent fan system turns on auto matically when the grill is used Turn fan and cooktop controls to OFF Failure to do so could result in personal injury Changingcooktopmodules The cooktop modules will work on both sides of the cooktop See page 26 for grill removal instructions Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Be sure a...

Page 12: ...ng the Up and Down buttons The time will increase or decrease on the display depending upon which button you push PM will appear on the display for a PM time setting Setting the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 9 hours 59 minutes When the set time is up you will hear a l 2 second on and 1...

Page 13: ...nt edge and lift out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 112 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide Set the Oven Selector to BAKE The OVEN Indicator Light will come on Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want Put food ...

Page 14: ...s and broiling times 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself Door can remain closed during broiling however results may differ 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN Indicator Light will come on 14 ...

Page 15: ...reheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To start baking now and stop automatically 1 Position rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day See Setting the electronic clock on page 12 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want li ...

Page 16: ...flash on and off until the Cancel Clock button is pushed The oven will shut off automatically After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time push the Cancel Clock button and turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To delay start and stop automati cally 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the rig...

Page 17: ...on to set the desired stop time AUTO will appear on the display and the clock will automatically calculate the start time In example at left a three hour timed bake cycle with a stop time of 5 00 would begin at 2 O0 When the desired start time is reached the OVEN Indicator Light will come on indicating that the timed bake cycle has begun When the desired stop time is reached the OVEN Indicator Lig...

Page 18: ...while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly l Do...

Page 19: ...not block the vent Poor baking can result Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics Use potholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface units ...

Page 20: ... both sides of opening 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 and care guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pat inside the storage drawer To verify that the anti tip bracket s is engaged l Remove storag...

Page 21: ... well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position Coilsurfaceunitsand reflectorbowls Removing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before rem...

Page 22: ...d result Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle While pushing the surface unit terminal into the receptacle lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will fit into the ...

Page 23: ... affect the operation of 2 the surface unit IMPORTANT Dry the element completely after cleaning Turn on the element for a few minutes to thoroughly dry After the element has cooled use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the surface units to season and restore the finish Wipe excess oil off stainless steel trim rings Then heat 3 5 minutes Some smoking may occur this is normal If...

Page 24: ...e to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 Ceramicglasscooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However for ease in cleaning and to keep the surface looking like new the cooktop surface must be soil free before heating Try to get in the habit of wiping the surface with a clean damp paper towel before each use Cooked on soils are difficult...

Page 25: ...soils Remove with a soapy i sponge or soft cloth OR with vinegar and a clean paper towel Rinse and dry well l Stubborn soils Apply a vinegar soaked paper towel to the stain for 10 15 minutes Rub off soil Rinse and dry well l Heavy soils Carefully scrape heavy spills using a single edge razor blade in a holder Remove remaining residue with a non abrasive cleanser and a clean damp paper towel Rinse ...

Page 26: ...ter each use A soiled heating element cleans itself by burning off spills and spatters Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure grill is OFF and cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock To remove grill 1 Lift off grill sections 2 Lift heating element slightly and pull toward you 3 Lift out splatter shield 26 ...

Page 27: ...e pan may be cleaned in a dishwasher To replace grill 1 Lower the grease pan and the grease well into opening 2 Put in splatter shield 3 Plug heating element terminal into receptacle 4 Place grill sections over heating element Ventsystem Personal Injury Hazard l Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the cooktop The wall receptacle is located in the cabinet beneath the cooktop l Turn fa...

Page 28: ...place the filter Be sure the filter is replaced flat and rests on side edges of trim Filter should not be replaced at an angle NOTE Filter must be in olace for the fan to operate properly Replacement filters can be ordered from a WhirlpoolSM service company or dealer Order Part Number 786220 one pair In the event you are unable to obtain the name of a local authorized Whirlpool service company cal...

Page 29: ...or baking will result Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cy...

Page 30: ...til it moves freely l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface l Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Setting the controls To start the Self Cleaning cycle immediately 1 Set the Oven Selector t...

Page 31: ...when the CLEAN Indicator Light is on To start the Self Cleaning cycle later 1 Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock has the right time of day 3 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 4 Push the Cook Time button 0 OO will appear on the display 5 Push the Up button to set the length of time you want the oven to self clean l Use 2 hours for light soil l Use 3 h...

Page 32: ...lf Cleaning cycle After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed both indicator lights will go off a 1O second tone will sound and the display will return to the current time of day The AUTO light will flash on and off until the Cancel Clock button is pushed Wait until the oven reaches normal baking temperatures about 30 minutes before attempting to move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it...

Page 33: ...r the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 29 How it works During the Self Cleaning cycle the 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 This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours Self Cleaning cycle three hour setting Approximate temperatures and ...

Page 34: ...l OR Use a Self Cleaning cycle Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Solid element surface units Clean with warm soapy water on a soft cloth l Make sure the cooktop and the surface units are cool OR Clean with soapy scrubbing pad or scouring powder Wipe off the surface units after each use NOTE After each cleaning heat surface units until dry To darken surface unit...

Page 35: ...rm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad Clean after each use Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 29 Oven racks Use Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to sl...

Page 36: ...ult in electrical shock or burns l The lens must be in place when using the oven The lens protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Since lens is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Unscrew lens from housing 3 Unscrew light bulb and replace with a 40 watt...

Page 37: ... duct or outside opening blocked l Is there a draft in the room where the cooktop is installed l Has the meat fat been well trimmed If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Is the Oven Selector set to CLEAN l Have you set a delay start time l Have you properly set the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop If cooking results aren t what you expected l Is the range level l If needed have ...

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