Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RS313PXY Whirlpool
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A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range 2 19 Or Service Warranty 25 28 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 @Read all instructions before using the range. muse the range only for its in- tended use as described in this manual.
* Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. l Keep range vents unobstructed.
Grease l Grease is flammable. 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.
PartsAnd 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 ..................... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking.. .... .10 Setting the clock .........
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 cooking. -.-__ --- X!!XN!!G _ HI ----.- MED-HI ~-- MED MED-LO LO -.. --_ -_ - RECOMMENDED USE .
Home canning information 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.
For best air circulation 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 For best results, allow 1% to 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. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
Baking/roasting 1. 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. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Thermostat to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
---. Adjusting the oven temperat re control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
Broiling chart Use the following times and settings as a guide when broiling. Increase or decrease broiling times, or move pan to different rack positions, to suit personal preference. Use a 0 reliable cookbook for additional information 0 when broiling foods not listed in the chart 0 below.
Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l Refer to “Broiling chart” on page 14 or a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times.
Using the MEALTIMER’” clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set . . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER’” control: .Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle. NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start.
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the anti-tip brackets. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 19 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 I Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 23 for cleaning instruc- tions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4.When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
Removing the oven door It is easier to clean the oven with the oven door removed. NOTE: Your new oven has 2 shipping retaining brackets (held in place with screws). They are located above the hinge arm slot. Remove and discard brackets before attempting to remove oven door.
PART Merior surfaces other than control laneI) stainless steel :ooktop surface iurface units Chrome reflector IOWlS 3roiler pan and arid (clean after ?ach use) Iven racks WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, .
__--___- PART Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE j HOW TO CLEAN ‘aper towel and spray 1 l Make sure oven is cool. glass cleaner m / l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Narm, soapy water lnd a nonabrasive, 1 l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
To replace the oven light: 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power supply. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by pushing the wire holder to the side and pulling out bulb cover. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION ‘he oven will The Oven Selector is not turned Turn the Oven Selector to the desired lot operate to BAKE or BROIL. setting. A delayed star-t time has been Wait for the start time to be reached. set. The Thermostat is not turned to Turn the Thermostat to a temperature a temperature setting.
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 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.
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