Whirlpool RS6100XV, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...RANGE Set In Models RSGlOPXV Shown RS6100XV ...

Page 2: ...e 12 12 13 13 13 15 16 16 17 18 18 20 Tmk 01988 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read this Use 81Care Gulde and the Cooking Guide for important safety informatlon You are personally responsible for l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing the range where it is protected from the elements leveled in a cabinet and on a fl...

Page 3: ... when it is on The cooktop 9 DO NOT heat unopened con and oven walls racks and tainers They could explode The door can get hot enough to hot contents could burn and cause burns container particles could 5 DO NOT use the range to heat a cause injury room Persons in the room could 10 When adding or removing food be burned or injured or a fire MAKE SUREto open the oven could start door all the way to...

Page 4: ...100XV AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER C XK MINUTE TIMER IRIGHT FRONT CONTROL KNOB SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR Y OVEN VENT I RIGHT REAR SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB LEFT FRONT ONE PIECE CHROME CONTROL KNOB REFLECTOR BOWL SURFACE UNIT SIGNAL LIGHT BAKE ELEMENT 4 Tmk ...

Page 5: ...ults 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 Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy to keep food ing to bring keep food rapid boil to puddings cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken and icing to starting it boil ready to or pancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting veget...

Page 6: ...mation Optional Canning Kit Part NO 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can 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 kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company See...

Page 7: ... 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 Wlthout pushlng It In turn the 2 Without pushing In turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want hand passes the setting you want When the tlme is up a bu...

Page 8: ...and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red 8 The rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1Mto 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Sig...

Page 9: ...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 I LOCKING OFF 1 Pull the Oven Temoerature Control 2 Loosen the lockina screw Note Knob straight off the position of the notches OFF I TOOTH NOTCHES OFF 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise t...

Page 10: ...one turn both the Oven Selector and 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 Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be ...

Page 11: ... Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 2 Make sure the clock Is set to the right time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwtse to the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con trol on the baking temperature you want ...

Page 12: ...d moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on CAUTION Plasttc utensils left over the vent can melt Do not block the vent Poor baking can result Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 79 261881 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes ...

Page 13: ...to wipe the control panels Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy wafer Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 2 Liff the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl ...

Page 14: ...rface unit recep tacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started info the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal info the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed info the receptacle as far as if will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The ele ment hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving ar...

Page 15: ...e of the heat that s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl Thls extra heat can discolor tt See Cooklng Gulde for further Informatlon DA The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners ...

Page 16: ... the frame info the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the fop of the frame info 3 Replace the screws place while pusnlng aown Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy wafer and steel wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning Chart for further instructions Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements thermostat oven seal or ...

Page 17: ...tic scrubbing pad l Clean frequently l Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers Control knobs Warm soapy water and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner l Wash rinse and dry well l Follow directions provided with the cleaner Broiler pan and grld Oven racks Oven door glass Warm soapy water and a l Clean after each use soapy steel wo...

Page 18: ...not operate Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED l Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface unlts will not operate l Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box l Are surface units plugged in all the way l Do the control knobs turn 18 If surface unit control knob s will not turn l Did you push in before trying to...

Page 19: ...w Pages under 4 If you have a problem Call our CCCL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 43 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol...

Page 20: ...ngle family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so thi...