Whirlpool RS696PXGQ14 Specifications

SELF-CLEANING AND STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGESMODELS RS610PXG RS675PXG RS696PXGUse And CareGUIDE3191537A Note to You...2

10USING YOUR RANGEHome canning information• Use flat-bottomed canners on all typesof cooktops, especially ceramic glass.Canners with rippled or ridged

11USING YOUR RANGECookware tips• Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch

12USING YOUR RANGEFOODFrozen pies, largeroasts, turkeys,angel food cakesBundt cakes, mostquick breads,yeast breads,casseroles, meatsCookies, biscuits,

13USING YOUR RANGENOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foilor other liners. Itcould affect theoven surface aswell as the qualityof your baking.•Do n

14USING YOUR RANGEThe electronic oven controlDisplay/clock• When you first plug in the oven, every-thing on the display will light up for a fewseconds

15USING YOUR RANGECommand padsThe command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. Some command padshave an Indicator Light. The Indicator Lig

16USING YOUR RANGESetting the clock1. Press CLOCK.2. Set time.Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s)until the correct time shows on the dis-play.3. S

17USING YOUR RANGEUsing the electronic Minute TimerThe Minute Timer does not start or stop theoven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can beset in hou

18USING YOUR RANGETo choose between high and low volume signals:Press and hold DELAY START TIME for 5seconds. A short tone will sound totell you the s

19USING YOUR RANGEBaking/roasting1. Position racks.For more information, see “Positioningracks and pans” in “Using the Oven” earlierin this section.NO

2Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform foryou to make yo

20USING YOUR RANGERoasting meats and poultry• For even cooking, place the meat on arack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meatout of the drippings and

21USING YOUR RANGESaving energy• To avoid loss of heat, open the oven dooras little as possible.• Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.• Plan you

22USING YOUR RANGE3. Enter the adjustment.How to determine the amount of adjustment needed:The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the off

23USING YOUR RANGEBroilingNOTE: Do not preheat when broiling, unlessyour recipe recommends it.1. Position rack.You need to place the rack so that thes

24USING YOUR RANGE6. When broiling is done, turn off oven.To custom broil at a lower temperature:• If food is cooking too fast, pressCU

NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.25USING YOUR RANGERecommended rack positions are numberedfrom the bo

26USING YOUR RANGEUsing the electronic MEALTIMER™ controlThe electronic MEALTIMER control will turnthe oven on and off at times you set, evenwhen you

27USING YOUR RANGE3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press s toraise the temperature or t t

28USING YOUR RANGE7. When baking/roasting is done:The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every

29USING YOUR RANGE3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a tem-perature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼

•Proper Installation – Be sure the range isproperly installed and grounded by aqualified technician.•Never Use the Range for Warming orHeating the Roo

30USING YOUR RANGE7. When baking/roasting is done:The oven will turn off automatically and beep 4 times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every

31USING YOUR RANGE4. Press COOK TIME.5. Set cook time.Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.6. Press DEL

32USING YOUR RANGE9. When start time is reached:A 1-second tone will sound. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes

33USING YOUR RANGE3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press sto raise the temperature or t t

34USING YOUR RANGE8. Complete entry.NOTES:• You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing START/ENTER by repeating Steps 2 t

35USING YOUR RANGE2. Choose Bake setting.3. Set temperature (optional).Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press sto raise

36USING YOUR RANGE7. Set stop time.Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.Example at right shows a desire

37USING YOUR RANGE11. Turn off oven.NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER™control setting.The oven ventHot air and moisture esca

38Using the Self-CleaningCycle (MODELS RS675PXG AND RS696PXG)Before you startwWARNINGBurn HazardDo not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.K

39USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE•Do not leave plastic utensils on the cook-top. They may melt.•Do not leave any foil in the oven duringthe Self-Cleanin

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires –Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.•Use Only Dry Poth

40USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE3. Start oven.4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:LOCKED lights up on the display. Thedoor cannot be opened when LOCKED

41USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE2. Set cleaning time (optional).If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longeror shorter than 31⁄2 hours, use the Hourpad to

42USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends:NOTES:• The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time.• The fan may sta

43USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLEHow the cycle worksThe Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heatto burn away soil and grease. During thecycle, the oven g

44PARTCLEANING METHODSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSControl Knobs• Soap and water• Dishwasher• DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.• Pull knobs straight

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such asvinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.45CARING FOR YO

46CARING FOR YOUR RANGEPARTCLEANING METHODSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONSOven cavity(Models RS675PXG and RS696PXG)• Food spills containing sugar and/or milk•

47CARING FOR YOUR RANGENOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanserto prevent streaking or staining.*To or

48CARING FOR YOUR RANGECoil elements and reflector bowls (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG)3. Pull the coil element straight away fromthe receptacle.4. Li

49CARING FOR YOUR RANGECoil elements and reflector bowls (cont.)(Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) 4. When the terminal is pushed into thereceptacle as fa

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –•Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner or oven linerprotective coating of any kind should beused in or arou

50CARING FOR YOUR RANGERemoving the oven doorFor normal use of your oven, you do notneed to remove the door. However, if youhave to remove the door fo

51CARING FOR YOUR RANGEThe oven lightsThe oven lights will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the lights onwhen the oven door is closed, pre

52CAUSE• You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you areoperating.• You have ac

53TROUBLESHOOTINGPROBLEMThe oven temperatureseems too low or toohighSlow baking or roastingBaked items too brownon bottomUnevenly baked itemsCrust edg

54Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to a

55IndexTOPIC PAGEA NOTE TO YOU...2ASSISTANCE ...54BAKINGAluminum foil..

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FORA. Service calls to:1. Correct the installation of your range.2. Instruct you how to use your range.3. Replace house fuses o

Parts and Features(Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG)6ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLELECTR ONIC O VEN CO NTROLHR HR MIN MIN COOKCOOKTIMETIMEDELADELA YSTSTARARTTIM

7Surfacecooking areamarkerHot surfaceindicator lightRight rearcontrol knobLeft frontcontrol knobRight frontcontrol knobLeft rearcontrol knobHOT HOT SU

8Using Your RangeUsing the surface cooking areasPush in control knobs before turningthem to a setting. You can set themanywhere between HI and OFF.Sur

9USING YOUR RANGEUsing the ceramic glasscooktop (Model RS696PXG)Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are