Whirlpool RS386PXB User Manual

How To Make A Home Run. Iy UseAndCare Table of Contents 2 A Note to You 2 IFS%:- 3 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 E&zing Cyde

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 r

The electronic oven control olfl Cancel pad -I Electronic display I Increase/ decrease pads I- Timer Clock StoD Cook Clean Broil Bake pad pad

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

After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every six seconds until you press any o

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans”

Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new ov

- Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOlTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks %” ’ thick or less 3 Qui

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cook

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 p

-- Table of Contents Paw A Note to You ... .2 Important Safety Instructiofis ...

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. Pr

6. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound.

To cancel the MEALTIMERTM control setting: l Press Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of the day. To avoid sickness and fo

The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer.

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

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven in

l Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and grid in the oven if you have first remo

To delay the start of Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. P~QSS the Clean pad. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will automatically be set. 2. If you w

When the oven locks: LOCK will be displayed and the door will be locked in position. You cannot open the oven door until the temp

Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning yo

Imtaortant safetv Instructions Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please Pay special a

Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l Do not use c

Additional tips: l Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop il not removed while the

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean the other parts of your range. I PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN

PART Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Wash, rinse and dry thor

The oven light To turn the light on, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Ma

tf You Need Assistance or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlin

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- results are not tions.) what you e

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

WHIRLPOOL” CleanTop” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPc replacement parts and repair la

opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. l Do

-- When usinn the oven l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired ocation while oven IS 7 cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is ho

-- ~--- -~ .- Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the loc

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important

Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are,

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. R