Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RS386PXE Whirlpool
Go to page of 36
Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Important Safety Instructions ................. 4-6 Parts and Features ........ 7 Using Your Range ......... 8 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..... 25 Caring for Your Range .
2 T able of Contents Page A Note to You ........................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .............. 4-6 Parts and Features ................................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units .
3 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
4 Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. w W ARNING • Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cook- top and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified techni- cian immediately. • Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit.
6 When using the oven • Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating elements in oven. • Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
7 FRONT REAR FRONT REAR ON/OFF CLOCK STOP TIME COOK TIME CLEAN BROIL BAKE CANCEL OFF TIMER O N DELAY OVEN ON TIMER STOP CLEAN HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK OVEN LIGHT SURFACE HEATING PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN OFF HI LO OFF HI LO OFF HI LO OFF HI LO Surface unit markers (p.
8 w W ARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns. Until you get used to the settings, use the chart at right as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.
9 USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on.
10 USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans To remove racks: 1. Pull rack toward you. 2. Tilt up front end. 3. Pull rack out. To replace racks: 1. Place rack on rack guides. 2. Tilt up front end. 3. Push rack in until it clears the stop. 4. Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way.
11 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. • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. • For best results, allow 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
12 The electronic oven control USING YOUR RANGE ON/OFF CLOCK STOP TIME COOK TIME CLEAN BROIL BAKE CANCEL OFF TIMER O N DELAY OVEN ON TIMER STOP CLEAN HR BAKE CLEAN BROIL LOCK Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, a time of day and “PF” will appear in the tempera- ture display.
13 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. 1. Press the Clock pad. 2. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set the time of day. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad until the correct time shows on the display.
14 USING YOUR RANGE After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every 6 seconds until you press any other command pad. To reset the Minute Timer: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 13. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer On/Off pad until TIMER stops flashing on the display (about 4 seconds).
15 USING YOUR RANGE Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display.
16 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
17 Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 18. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [10 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
18 USING YOUR RANGE RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM 4 3 2 1 TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1 ⁄ 2 " thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium pattie.
19 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: • Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.
20 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound.
21 USING YOUR RANGE To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Press the Cook Time pad. 3. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. 4. Press the Stop Time pad.
22 6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. 7. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display. 8. At the set start time (4:00 in example above), the oven will turn on automati- cally.
23 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at the back of the cooktop. The vent is needed for air circula- tion.
24 USING YOUR RANGE The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. w W ARNING Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to floor or wall.
25 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control.
26 Setting the controls Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) To start the Self-Cleaning cycle now: 1. Press the Clean pad. The display will show “----”. 2. To set the cleaning time, press the Increase or Decrease pad until the desired cleaning time shows on the display.
27 USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE 3. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cleaning time. For example, if the current time of day is 7:00 and the cleaning time is 3 hours, the display will show 10:00. 4. Press the Increase pad to set the stop time.
28 Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
29 Caring for Y our 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. NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
30 To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: • Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.
31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean the other parts of your range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop and control panel) HOW TO CLEAN • Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.
32 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning cycle • Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly.
33 If Y ou 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.
34 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display shows “PF” “F-” shows on the display 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.
35 2. If you need assistance … Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. PART NO. 229C4020P026-1/4389867 © 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. 3/96 WHIRLPOOL ® CLEANTOP ® Electric Range W arranty WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
An important point after buying a device Whirlpool RS386PXE (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Whirlpool RS386PXE yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Whirlpool RS386PXE - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Whirlpool RS386PXE you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Whirlpool RS386PXE will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Whirlpool RS386PXE, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Whirlpool RS386PXE.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Whirlpool RS386PXE. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Whirlpool RS386PXE along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
