Whirlpool RJE-953PP User manual

SO-INCHFREE-STANDING
EYE-LEVELELECTRICRANGEModeiRJE-953PP
/y Oven Vent
ne-Piece Chrome
Reflector Bowls
Hood Knockout
Broil Element
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic Oven Bake Element

Digital Clock
1 Minute Timer
A Stan Time Knob
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\ Start Time Knob
Upper Oven Signal Light
. Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob
y Lower Oven Signal Light
\
Upper Oven Selector Knob
’ Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob
Lower Oven Selector Knob
. Top Light Switch
Surface Unit Control Knobs
/ Surface Unit Signal Lights
Oven Light Switch

Table of Contents
BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE ...... ..............
USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS ........ .....
USING THE OVEN CONTROLS ......................
l Baking.. .................. ..................
. Broiling ............................ ..
l Variable Broil Feature
l Resetting the Oven Ternperature‘Contr’ol.Knob : : : : :
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING THE MINUTE TIMER ...........
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER”’ CLOCK ....
OVENRACKPOSITIONS .... ......................
USING THE OVEN LIGHTS ........
USINGTHETOPLIGHT ................... .::::
THEOVENVENT ............ ..............
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE ....................
YOUR CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVENS ...... .....
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE ...
. Removing and Replacing Control Knobs .......... : : ..
l Cleaning Under the Cooktop .....................
l Removing the Lower Oven Door ....................
l Removing the Storage Drawer ......................
l Cleaning Chart ......... ... ..........
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR HELP ......... ...... ..
1. Before You Call for Service .......................
2 If You Need Service
3. IfYouHaveaProblem. .:“‘:::::::I::::::::“:
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Before using your range
IMPORTANT
This is the only fine print you‘ll find in this booklet. Please read it to
be sure you use your range as it was meant to be used.
We build appliances to last. but we can‘t control how they are used.
Before using it. you are personally responsible for making sure that it
l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight, and
in a well-ventilated room.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply
and grounding.
l is used only for Jobsexpected of home ranges.
l is out of the weather.
l is properly maintained.
l is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should
be used.
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Using the surface unit controls
PUSH IN and turn until
the setting shows in the
window.
To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE.
The Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning
them. This helps avoid turning them on accidentally when wiping off the
Control Panel. And it helps keep small children from turning them on. You
must push in on them.. .then turn until the setting you want shows in
the window.
The four Surface Unit Controls and Signal Lights are arranged in
the same order as the Surface Units. For example, to turn on the right
front Surface Unit [ . I> push in and turn the lower right Surface Unit
Control [ ;I. The lower right Signal Light [ i ] will glow.
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF.” As you
use your surface units. you WIIIget used to the settings that match your
pots. pans and favorite foods the best.
As a guide, the setting should cook at about the following heats.
HI -To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI -To hold a rapid boil. to fry pancakes or chicken.
MED - To make gravy, puddings and icings: to cook large quan-
tities of vegetables.
MED-LO -To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting.
LO -To keep food warm until ready to serve. You can set the
heat higher or lower within the “LO“ range to help keep
food at the temperature you want
The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on. Be
sure this light is off when you have finished cooking.
Using the Oven Controls
To bake, broil or time bake in the upper oven. set the Upper Oven
Selector and the Upper Oven Temperature Control Knob. To bake. broil
or time bake in the lower oven. set the Lower Oven Selector and the
Lower Oven Temperature Control Knob
Baking:
First-Follow the directions on page X for “Positioning Oven
Racks.”
Second-Turll the Oven Selector Knob to “BAKE.”
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking
temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will glow while the oven is
heating. When this light goes off, the oven has heated to the temperature
you set.
Fourth-PIact, food in oven. The heating elements turn off and
on during baking to keep the oven at the temperature you set The Oven
Signal Light will glow when the heating elements are on.
Fifth-When the baking ISdone. turn both the Oven Temperature
and Oven Selector Kllobs to “OFF .’

To broil, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
Upper Oven
ALWAYS broil with the
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
Broiling:
First-Follow the directions below for placlng the meat at the right
distance from the Broil Element.
Second-Tllrn the Oven Selector to “BROIL.”
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “BROIL” or
turn it to a lower temperature (see “Variable Broil Feature.” on page 6 ).
Fourth-Put the broiler pan on the oven rack.
Fifth-Keep the oven door open about four inches (10 cm).
There is a stop in the hinges to hold it there. The Oven Signal Light will
glow while the broil element is on
Sixth-When you are through. turn both the Oven Temperature
Contro! and the Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF”
The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack po-
sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set
to BROIL.
Inches (cm) from
top of food
to Broil
Description ElementFood
FlSh
Lli t’l
1’ 12.5 cm) 3” (S cm)
1’ i2 5 cm) 3” (8 cm)
1’ 12 5 cm) 3” (X cm)
1!2 (4Crni 4” -5” (10-13 cm)
1’1” (4 cm) 4” -5” ilO- cm)
l’~“(4cml 4” -5” (10-13 cm)
Id’ (1 cm1 3” (8 cm)
1’ 2 5 cm)
I “. 1”
(l-2 5cm)
I.1 Ilcml
i4”~1”
12-2 5 cm)
2m.1lb
l,l 1 cikg)
cut in hali
~l.llOlt’
flll?ts
I , i,”
11~2 cm)
3” (X cm) 6-t; 4-5
:3” iX cm)
3” (8 cm)
4” -5”
(lo-13 cm)
,‘, m‘)”
(111-23cm)
3” (H cm)
3” (X cm)
3” (S cm)
4” -5” (10-13 cm)
Approximate
Minutes
1st side 2nd side
7-9 3-5
9-11 4-7
11-13 5-7
1315 6-8
17-19 8-10
19-21 14-16
6-S 4-s
6-S 4-5
6 4
15 10
25-X 10-12
11-16 9-14
7-s 5-7
13
3
6-7 4-5
Lower Oven

( Remove the locking 1
screw; NOTICE position
of notches.
Lower: move black partLower: move black part
toward “LO.”toward “LO.”
One notch equals aboutOne notch equals about
10°F (5°C).10°F (5°C).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
10°F (S’C).
Variable Broil Feature:
You might want to broil some foods slower than others. Broiling
can be slowed down by setting a lower temperature on the Oven Temper-
ature Control Knob instead of “BROIL.” Using a lower temperature will
cause the broil element to turn on and off during the broiling so that the
food broils more slowly.
When the Oven Temperature Control Knob is on “BROIL.” the
Broil Element heats all the time. Set the temperature lower and it heats
some of the time. The lower the temperature setting. the shorter are the
periods of heating.
NOTE: The Oven Selector must be in the “BROIL” position in
order for the Broil Element to heat.
Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob:
Does your new oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven?
The temperatures in older ovens often shift very gradually. getting hotter
or colder without the user really noticing the change. Your new oven is
properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, but when compared
to your old range. the new design may give you different baking results. If
you think that the temperature setting on your range needs to be hotter or
colder, you can adjust the Temperature Control Knob by yourself.
To adjust the setting, first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob
straight off. On the back. just across from the locking screw, are a row of
notches on the black part of the knob and one tooth on the chrome part.
To set your oven about lO”F(5”C) cooler. remove the locking
screw and move the row of notches one notch closer-to “LO.” To set your
oven about lO”F(5’C) warmer, move the row of notches one notch
closer to “HI.” Each notch equals about lO”F(5”C).
Replace the locking screw.
Setting the clock to the correct time of day
1. Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise until the digits
show the correct time of day.
2. The Minute Timer dial will turn as you set the clock. When clock is set.
let the knob pop out. Then. while it is out. turn the Minute Timer hand
counter-clockwise to “OFF.” If you push in on the knob when setting
the Minute Timer. you will change the setting of the clock
Usinq the Minute Timer
Turn the knob until the minutes you want to time show in the
window. When the time you set is up. a buzzer will sound. Turn the dial to
“OFF” to stop the buzzer.
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It only buzzes
when the time you set is up. It can be used to time almost any cooking
operation. It can even remind you of other things (like when to add
softener to the washer).
For the most accurate timing. turn the knob past the time you
want. Then turn it back to the setting.
Minute Timer
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Usinn the automatic MEALTIMER” clock
The automatic feature of the MEALTIMER” Clock lets you be away
from home when the oven starts. or when it stops. It will turn on and off
automatically, or lust turn off automatically. Either oven can be used.
Let’s say you have a roast that will take four hours to cook. Dinner
ISsupposed to be at G:OO.but you have an appointment at 1:30 and you
know you won’t get home until at least 4:OO When do you have time to
put in the roast”
With the Autornatlc MEALTIMER’ Clock, it‘s easy. Just before you
leave for your appointment. put the roast in the oven, set the start time for
2 00 and the stop time for 6:00 (four hours). Set the Upper or Lower
Oven Selector to “TIMED” and set the corresponding Oven Temperature
Control Knob for the temperature you want. Then leave. The oven will
start at 2.00. bake for four hours at the selected temperature. and shut off
at 6 00
'Tmk
To start and stop your oven automatically:
1. Be sure the clock is set to the
right time of day. (The start
and stop time hands will also
show the correct time.)
3. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
start.
5. Turn the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to the temper-
ature you want to use to cook
the food.
2. Place the food in the oven.
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
stop.
6. Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED.”

When cooking is finished, turn both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control Knobs to “OFF”
If you want to stop the oven before it stops automatically, turn
the Temperature and Selector Knobs to “OFF.” Remove food from the
oven. You don’t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob.
When you want the oven to start now, but stop automatically:
1. Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time
of day.
2. Put the food in the oven
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to
stop cooking.
4. Turn either Oven Selector to ‘.TIMED” and the corresponding Oven
Temperature Control to the temperature setting you want.
5 When cooking is finlshed. turn the Oven Selector and Temperature
Control Knobs tc: “OFF“
Oven rack positions
Your upper oven and lowel- oven each have bkroracks Always put
the racks where you [<rantthem to be before you turn on an oven.
To remove a rack. take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out
until it stops Then lift up the front edge and pull again. It will slide past the
stops, out of the glidc,s and out of the oven.
To put it back. fit the back corners into the guides at each side of
the oven and slide it III. keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes
the stops in the rack guides.
For: Place Rack:
Baking On the second or third rack guide from the top
so food is in the center of the oven.
Broiling So food is about the distance from the broil
element suggested in the brolllng timetable
To remove rack, pull
under “Using the Oven Controls ”
forward until rack
Roasting LARGE cut\ On the bottom rack guides.
stops, lift front and pull.
of meat
Roasting SMALLER So food is In the cpnter of the oven.
cuts of meat

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Replace with a 40-watt
APPLIANCE bulb.
remove screws
To replace top light,
remove three outer
screws.
When baking, always leave at least 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of
air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall
for air circulation.
For best results. get addItIona information on placing pans. cookie
sheets and other utensils from the “Cooking Guide.”
Using the oven lights
Both the Upper and Lower Oven Lights will come on when the
Lower Oven Door is opened. To turn on the oven lights without opening
the door, push the Oven Light Switch. Push it again to turn the lights off.
To replace oven light bulbs:
1. Turn off the electrical power at the main power supply.
2. Remove the light bulb from the socket.
13. Replace the bulb with a 40watt appliance bulb (designed to stand
up to oven hc>nt)available at most grocery. variety and hardware
stores
Using the top light
The fluorescent top light is under the upper oven. The Top Light
Switch is on the control panel. Push it in and hold it for a second or two to
turn on the top light Push it in again to shut it off.
To replace the top light tube:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
.Turn off theelectrical power at the main power supply.
Remove the screw at each end and the one toward the front.
Remove the metal trim.
Lower the glass cover with both hands and pull it toward you
until it comes away. NOTE: The glass cover is heavy. Hold on!
Turn the tube toward you until it slides out of the end caps
Replace it with any 20-watt cool-white fluorescent tube. turning it
away from you
Replace the glass cover with both hands, sliding glass into the rear
trim until it snaps into place at the back.
[Hold the glass up and replace the metal trim and screws.
The oven vent
There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element. When
the oven is on. heated air will escape through it. A vent is needed for air
circulation in the oven during baking. You can cook on this surface unit
while the oven ISon A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while
the oven is on. It may be warm enough to melt butter. too.
Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent. Poor
baking can result. Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent
while the oven is on.
The optional rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie with your oven. you can order a kit
from your dealer Easy installation instructions come with the kit.
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Liquids spread on rough
surfaces; bead up on
smooth surfaces.
Your continuous cleaning ovens
How a Continuous Cleaning Oven Works:
A standard oven has walls with a smooth porcelain enamel finish.
A Continuous Cleaning Oven also has a porcelain enamel finish with one
important difference: instead of being smooth, like glass. the walls of a
Continuous Cleaning Oven are a little rougher.. like the surface of a brick.
A fat spatter will form a solid drop on a smooth surface But on the rougher
surface in a Continuous Cleaning Oven. a fat spatter spreads out to a very
thin layer.
Think of the difference between a drop of water on a piece of
waxed paper and one on a paper towel. The water on the waxed paper
will stay together in a bead. The water on the rougher paper towel will
spread out over a larger area This is about what happens to a fat spatter in
a Continuous Cleaning Oven. Instead of a bead of fat that turns into black
charred material when heated. the fat spatter spreads out. Then, when
the oven is used for baking and roasting. the fat gradually burns away.
The rougher surface returns to a presentably clean condition.
This is a gradual process: it does not happen right away. The walls
continuously clean themselves, but only when the oven is set for the
medium to high temperatures during baking or roasting. The oven can
be presentably clean iwith little or no hand cleaning.. depending on how
It is used.
The continuous cleaning process does not apply to uncoated parts
like the lower oven window. oven racks and the inslde of the upper oven
door.
Soils that are removed.. and those that are not:
Fat spatters from meat roasting. oven frying and broiling are the
usual oven soils. The5 can be continuously cleaned away most of the
time Spillovers from pies and casseroles. sugars and starches. and other
soils that fall to the bottom of the oven are very hard to remove. That is
why heavy-duty aluminum foil is placed on the bottom of the oven. It
helps catch these spillovers and the foil can be replaced when necessary.
Caring for your Continuous Cleaning Ovens:
2.
Follow trusted recipes for baking. roasting and broiling. They will
give time. temperature and pan recommendations to help avoid
smoke. spatter and spillovers.
Keep heavyduty aluminum foil on the bottom of the ovens. If foil
is not used, and something spills over, it may leave a permanent
stain.
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4.
Use aluminum foil for - .
The oven racks should be kept clean with hot. sudsy water. Use
soapy steel-wool pad or plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn
spots Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth
The lower oven window and the upper oven door should also be
kept clean with hot. sudsy water. Do not use a soapy steel-wool pad
on the window or door. Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth.
easy cleaning. Keplacing aluminum foil on the oven bottom:
You can use the heavyduty l&inch (45 cm) aluminum foil found
in most grocery store5 Or you can order an aluminum foil kit (Part
Number 2414:-O) from your WhIrlpool Dealer.
1. When cutting thtl foil, make sure it is long enough to cover the
bottom with enough left over to start up both sides.
2. Make sure the bake element is cool. Lift it far enough to raise Its feet
from the bottom of the oven. (You may have to remove an oven
rack I