Whirlpool RE953PXP User manual

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’ Contents
Page Page
Before You Use Your Range. 2
Optional Rotisserie 14
Important Safety Instructions 3 Caring for Your Range
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Parts and Features. 4
Control Panel 14
Using Your Range . . 5 Surface Units and
Using the Surface Units 5 Reflector Bowls. 15
Optional Canning Kit 6 Lift-Up Cooktop 16
Setting the Clock 7 Lower Oven Door 17
Using the Minute Timer. 7 Upper Oven Rack Guides 17
Using the Oven Controls 8 Continuous-Cleaning Oven 18
Baking. 8 Self-Cleaning Oven 20
Broiling . 10 Cleaning Chart 23
Using the Automatic Cooktop Light. 25
MEALTIMER* Clock 11 Oven Light 26
OvenVent 12 If You Need Service or
Storage Drawer 13
Assistance. 26
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Before you useyour range
Read thls Use 8 Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety
Information.
You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and the
Cooking Guide.
l Installing the range where it is protected from the elements, and on a floor
strong enough to support its weight.
l Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding. (See
“Installation Instructions:‘)
l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining the range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not
play with any part of the range, or over another surface unit to avoid
leave them unattended near it. burns, injury and to help prevent the
They could be burned or iniured. utensil from being pushed off the sur-
2. DO NOT store things children face units.
might want above the range. 7.
DO NOT use water on grease fires.
Children could be burned or The fire will spread. Cover fire with
injured while climbing on it. large lid or smother with baking
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch soda or salt.
hot surface units or heating ele-
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar-
ments Dark colored units and ele- ments when using the range. They
ments can still be hot enough to could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
burn severely. face unit or heating element and
4. KEEP children away from the you could be burned.
range when it is on. The cooktop 9.
DO NOT heat unopened containers.
and oven walls, racks and door They could explode. The hot con-
can get hot enough to cause tents could burn and container par-
burns. titles could cause injury.
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a
10. MAKE SURE to open the oven door
room. Persons in the room could all the way when adding or remov-
be burned or injured, or a fire ing food to prevent burns.
could start.
l FCR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LlGUlDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from plate just behind
the oven door).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
Model Number
Serial Number
There is no warranty registration
Purchase Date I
to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that
is required for in-warranty service.
Service Company/Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RE963PXP, RE960PXP and RE953PXP
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OVEN VENT
CONTINUOUS-
CLEANING OVEN
CONTROL PANEL
PLUG-IN
REFLECTOR BOWL AND
SELF-CLEAN
CHROME TRIM RING
OR ONE-PIECE CHROME
REFLECTOR BOWL
t-h AUTOMATIC
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE SWITCH
BROIL ELEMENT
SELF-CLEANING OR
CONTINUOUS-
I
OVEN RACK GUIDE
CLEANING OVEN BAKE ELEMENT
(SILICONE on
Model REOSBPXP)-
FIBERGLASS
HEAT SEAL H
REMOVABLE /
STORAGE DRAWER OVEN DOOR
LITERATURE PAC /
(not shown)

CLOCK AND DIGITAL
MINUTE TIMER -/ CLOCK
CONTROL KNOW I:
-_
MINUTE TIMER - STOP TIME
CONTROL KNOB
START TIME
CONTROL KNOB
KzEN <
LOWER OVEN
SIGNAL LIGHT-
LOWER OVEN m
SELECTOR -
SELF-CLEAN
LOCK LIGHT
LEFT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE UNIT
SIGNAL LIGHTS
LEFTFRONT I
CONTROL KNOB
5
PPER OVEN
SIGNAL LIGHT
UPPER OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
LOWER OVEN
/ TE”;P’.,l$
rySELF-CLEAN LIGHT
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
TOP LIGHT
SWITCH
RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB
- OVEN LIGHT SWITCH
Using the surface units
Signal light
V
PUSH IN
kmto
reltlng.
Surface unit control knobs must be
pushed in betore turning. Turn either
way until setting you want shows in
window. Set them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
One of the signal lights will glow
when a surface unit is on.

Untfl you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a gulde. For best results,
start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.
USe HI to start
Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use Lo
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after warm until
liquids to a fry chicken and icing: to starting it ready to
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
vegetables. or lower
within the LO
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of
band to keep
time can damage surface units and dlsoolor chrome
food at the
trim rings or chrome reflector bowls. Start cooklng on HI
temperature
and turn control down to coniinue cooklng.
you want.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage
to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged
bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended.
See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important utensil lnformatton.
Optional Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface
units and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation
of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care@ Service
Company.
See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important canning informatfon.

Setting the Clock
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and
turn clockwlse until clock shows
the right time of day.
2. let Minute Timer Knob pop out.
Turn counterclockwise until the
Minute Timer dial shows OFF.The
clock settlng will change If you
push in the knob when turning.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSHIN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushlng It In, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the time
in the window passes the setting
you want.
2. Without pushlng In, turn the
knob back to the setting you
want.
When the tfme Is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer,
turn the Minute Timer dial to OFF.
PUSHtNG IN AND TURNING THEMINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.

Using the Oven Controls
Baking in Either Oven
Rock(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered in the oven. Always leave
at IeastlW to 2 Inches (45 cm)
between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other
pans. For mare information, see
the “Cooking Guide:
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1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack poslfton, lift rack at
tront and pull out.
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature vou want
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The Oven gignai Light will come on.
The oven is preheated when the
Oven Signal Light first goes off.
4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
racks, walls and door will be
hot.
During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Oven Signal Light will turn on and
off with the elements.
The top element helps heat
durlng baking, but does not
turn red.
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5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF

Adjusting the Oven Temperature Controls
Does either oven seem hotter or colder than your older oven? The temperature
of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change.
Your new ovens are properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But
when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. I
If after using the ovens for a period of time you are not satisfied with the tem-
perature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
straight off.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlOaF (5%).
2. Loosen the locking screw inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches.
4. To raise the temperature, move
a notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (WZ).
Tlghten the locking screw and
replace the control knob. I

Broiling In Either Oven
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack. positions.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position, (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off.
. If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature
Control between 150” and 325°F (65.5 and 142°C). The lower the temperature,
the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL tar all broiling temperatures.
CAUTION: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set
to BROIL. Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper
temperatures and prevents wlndow glass from cmcklng.
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Using the Automatic MEALTIMER” Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn either oven ON and OFF at
times you want, even when you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut.off.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED.
6. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turr
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF

To start baklng now and stop automutically:
1. Position rack@) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
3. p;Q$t;d turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. Atter baking is done or to stop the oven betore the preset time, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from
the lower oven through a vent under
the right rear surface unit. You can
cook on the unit, or keep food warm
on it while the oven is on.
CAUTION: Plastic utensils lett
over the vent can melt.
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The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never keep anything in the
drawer that could burn or melt.
Use care when handling the dmwer.
Removing the storage drawer
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Litt front and pull out to
the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer
all the way out.
Replaclng the storage dmwer
1. Fit ends of drawer slld%ails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in until
metal stops on drawer slide
rails clear white stops on drawer
guides. Lift drawer front again
to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed.
Use & Care Gulde stomge
Store this booklet, along wlth your
“Cooklng Guide:’ sales slip and
warranty In me Literature Pat, inside
the storage drawer.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK81-242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
Instructlons.
Caring for your range
Control Panel
1. Pull knobs straight off. NOTE:
Surface unlt control knobs have
a collar and a spring behlnd
them.
2. Use warm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth to
wipe the control panel. Rinse and
dry well.
3. Wash control knobs and surface
unitcollars in warm soapy water.
Rinse well and dry.
4. Push control knobs straight back
on. Make sure they point to OFF.
Make sure the collar and spring
behind the surface unit control
knobs are put together as shown.
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Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl (and trim
ring if you have porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls).
3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
Replacing
4. Lift out the reflector bowl (and trin
ring if you have porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls). See Cleaning
Chart on page 24 for cleaning
instructions.
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl (and notch in the trim ring
you have porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls) with the surface
unit receptacle.

3. Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle.
4. Push the surface unit terminal into
me receptacle. When the termlnal
is pushed into the receptacle as
far as it will go, the surface unlt will
fit into the reflector bowl or trim
ring.
CAUTION: Refieotor bowl, nflect heat baok to the utensllr on the
surface unb. They also help oatoh spills. When they are kept oiean,
they reflect heatbetter and look new longer.
If a ohrome refledtor bowl or trim ring gets dlaoolomd, some of the
ubnsib may not be ftat enough or may be too large for the surfaoe unit.
In e-r ease, some of the heat that I8 meant to go into or around a
utemii goes down and heats the ohrome refleofor bowl or Mm ring. This
extra heat oan dtsoolor lt. See “CookIng Oulde” for further informatlon.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at center and
swing-up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cook-top onto
Use soapy steel-wool pad on
stubborn spots.
CAUTION: Do rtot drop fhe
eooktop. Damage oan
mwit fo the pofcelaln and
the ocoktop frame.

The Lower Oven Door (Continuous-Cleaning Model Only)
Removina the lower oven door will hela make it easier to Clean the lower oven. I
1. Open me door to me first stop
positton.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
straight up.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door will close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
The Upper Oven Rack Guides
Removing the upper oven rack guides will help make it easier to clean the I
upper oven.
1. Lift the front of the rack guide.
2. Swing the front away from the
oven wall far enough so the tab in
the guides clears the notch in the
oven wall.
Pull the guides straight away from
the back oven wall.
REVERSETHEPROCEDURETO
REPLACERACK GUIDE.

The Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain-enamel. Your continu-
ous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain-enamel.
A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher
surface. The bead of fat chars and turns black. The spread-out fat gmduaiiy
burns away at medium to high baking temperatures (350”-475°F 176”-231°C)
so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Uslng Foil
Using foil on the oven bottom is recommended to catch sugar and starchy
spills from pies and casseroles. it must be used properly. Cut foil from a roll of
heavy-dutyl8-inch (45 cm) aluminum foil, or buy a foil kit (Part No. 241430)
from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer.
1.
Lift the cool bake element slightly
to lift the feet off the oven
bottom.
2. Silde the foil under the bake
element. Make sure the foil is
centered, long enough to start up
both sides and without wrinkles.
For proper baking, lower the
bake element so ail feet rest
solidly on the toil.
CAUTION: Do not let toll touch the bake element. It could damage the
element. Make sure foil Is flat on the oven bottom and away from the
bake element.
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Cleaning Tlps
1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand.
2. The oven door does not get as hot as me walls. Some hand cleaning may be
needed.
3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed.
4. Use aluminum foil on me oven bottom according to instructions. Spillovers do
not burn away and may stain the bottom.
Hand Cleaning
RACKS - Use soapy steel-wool
pad for best cleaning results.
Rinse well.
WINDOW - Keep clean with hot
sudsy water. Use a plastic scour-
ing pad for stubborn spots. Rinse
well.
Do not use steel-wool or
abmslve cleansers.
WALLSAND DOOR - Wash with
hot soapy water. Use a steel-wool
pad or plastic scouring pad for
stubborn spots. Rinse well.

The Self-Cleaning Oven
The self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely.
Before You Start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn awav Use hot water and
DO NOT clean the tlberglass seal.
DO NOT move It or bend It. Poor
cleaning and poor baklng will result.
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aerergenr or a soapy steel-wool
pad on...
l the frame around the oven.
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l the inside of the (
door, especially
the part outside 1.._ _.the oven seal.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ingthecleaningcycle.
4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
,T v
tips on page 22. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
Clean Seal
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6. The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven.
Clean Door
l Put the oven racks on the second and fourth guides.
l Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease.
Clean Frame
l Place 2 bowls, upside down on each rack. For best results,
they should not touch each other or the oven walls.
l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
They will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle,
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SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
Do NOT use commercial oven
cleaners In your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur.
DO NOT force the lock Lever, you
could bend or break It.The lever Is
designed to stay locked until the
oven Iscool enough to safely open.
Walt until lt moves freely.
DO NOT use foll or other liners in the
oven. During ihe cleaning cycle foll
can bum or melt and damage the
oven surface.
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