Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RE960PXY Whirlpool
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A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Usin the Self- 8 leaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 If You Need Assistance Or Service 29 Warranty 32 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General oRead all instructions before using the range.
‘Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth 60,’ irepotholder. It coul J catch ‘Keep range vents unobstructed.
Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. @Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of either oven.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For best air circulation .
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 continue cooking. SElTING HI r Medium-high RECOMMENDED USE l To star-l foods cooking. 9 To bring liquids to a boil.
Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l For best results, use the largest surface unit. 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.
For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The Oven Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The Oven Indicator Light will go off.
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 correct broiling times.
Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- wise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is set at the current time of day and is not pushed in. 4. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installa- tion of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle (Lower Oven) In This Section Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan and grid can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. 3.
Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The continuous-cleaning oven .
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 26 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.
Hand-cleaning the continuous-cleaning oven Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes. WINDOW-Keep clean with warm, soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass l Make sure oven is cool. cleaner l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. / k Oven cavity (lower oven) l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy (upper oven) water l Make sure oven is cool.
The oven lights Both oven lights will come on when you open the lower oven door. To turn both lights on when the oven door is closed, use the Manual Oven Light Switch under the oven control panel. Push the switch again and/or close the lower oven door to turn off the lights.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Par-t 1 of this section Outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.
PROBLEM Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate (lower oven) POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Oven Selector is not set to Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN. CLEAN. The range clock does not show the Reset clock to show the correct time of correct time of day. day.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Cooking Product Warranty ER008 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.
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