Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RS31OPXB Whirlpool
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Table of Contents Page A Note to You ............................................. 2 Important Safety lnstwctions ................... .3 Parts and Features ..................................... 6 Using Your Range ......................................
Important safety Instructions Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safetv statements under warning symbols. Please-pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol.
.Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heat- ing elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enou h to cause burns.
@Never leave surface units unat- *Turn pan handles inward, but tray. Fla’ming grease outside of not over other surface units. This will help reduce the E an can be extin uished with aking soda or, i available, a B chance of burns, i niting of flammable materia s, and spills 9 multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
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. (Model RSBlOPXB shown) Plug-in surface unit with one-piece chrome reflector bowl 2 (see pp.
- Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting.
-~ - _-.---~~ -- Cookware tips l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l NOTE: For best resutts and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, lar.
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 ‘I$ to 2 inches (4.
Setting the clock 1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Press the Increase or Decrease pad until the correct time is displayed. Using the 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, 55 minutes.
Baking/roasting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
-.- - ---.-- Adjusting the oven temperature 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 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION MPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOllOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, l/i” thick e or less e Quickly searing food, rare and medium e steaks, medium patties,.
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fiing lids.
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
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. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support locks into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure support is fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.
Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Bum and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock.
--- - - Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART. Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN 3roiler pan Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. rnd grid (clean warm, soapy water sfter each use) 3ven racks 3ven door glass Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool.
The oven light To turn the light on, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and 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.
If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
- -----._ PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: , 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range 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 Whirlpool service company.
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