Whirlpool RS575PXR User manual

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Contents
Before You Use Your Range/
cooktop . .
important Safety instructions
Parts and Features
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Using Your Cook-top , . .
Using the Control Knobs
Using the Optional Coil
Element Module
Using the Grill Module .
Using the Optional Solid
Element Module . .
Using the Optional Griddle
Module..................
Using the Optional
Rotisserie . . . .
Cookware . . .
Changing Cooktop Modules
Optional Coil Element and
Solid Element Modules
Grill Module , .
Optional Rotisserie . . .
Optional Griddle Module .
Using Your Oven . , .
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Using the Oven Controls 15
Baking.. 15
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control 16
Broiling . 17
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER*Clock . 18
The Oven Vent . 19
The Storage Drawer . . 20
Caring for Your Range/
cooktop , . 21
Control Panel and Knobs . 21
C;;;fsments and Reflector
Solid Ele&&ts’ : : : : : : : : : : : : : : 21 23
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle 23
Cleaning Chart.. . . . 27
The Oven Light . 29
if You Need Service or
Assistance . . 30
I. Before Calling for
Assistance. . 30
2. If You Need Assistance . . 31
3. If You Need Service 31
4. If You Have a Problem . 31
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Before you useyour rangehoktop
Read this Use 6 Care Guide and lhe 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 and leveling the range/cooktop in a cabinet where it is protec-
ted from the elements, and on a floor strong enough to support itsweight.
l Properly connecting the range/cooktop to electrical supply and grounding.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Making sure the range/cooktop is not used by anyone unable to operate it
properly.
l Properly maintaining the range/cooktop.
l Using the range/cooktop only for jobs expected of a home range/cooktop.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the range, or
leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured.
!. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
1. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units or heating ele-
ments Dark colored units and ele-
ments can still be hot enough to
burn severely
i. DO NOT use the range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
1. KEEPchildren away from the
range when it ison. The cooktop
and oven walls, racks and door
can get hot enough to cause
burns.
6. KEEPpan handles turned in, but not
over another surface unit to avoid
burns, injury and to help prevent the
utensil from being pushed off the sur
face units.
7. DO NOT use water on grease fires.
The fire will spread. Cover fire with
large lid or smother with baking
soda or salt.
10. When adding or removing
food, MAKE SUREto open the
oven door all the woy to
prevent burns.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar-
ments when using the range. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
face unit or heating element and
you could be burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot con-
tents could burn and container par-
ticles could cause injury.
l FOR YOUR SAFEW l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
- Copyyour Model and Seriz 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 Dute
to return. Proof-of-purchase isall that
is required for in-warranty service. Sewlce Company/Phone Number

Parts and features
LEFl REAR
Model RS575PXR
OVEN OVEN SURFACE UNIT
SELECTOR LIGHT SWITCH CONTROL
TEMPERATURE SIGNAL LIGHT LIGHT SURFACE UNIT MODULE SIGNAL
CONTROL LIGHT AND GRIDDLE LIGHT
CONTROL KNOB
OPTIONAL
COIL ELEMENT
PLUG-IN
COIL ELEMENT _ OVEN
VENT
ONE-PIECE
CHROME
CONTROL \
PANEL
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER pLATE
BROIL ELEMENT
GRILL
MODULE
AUTOMATIC
OVEN LIGHT
\Y-
u
OVEN RACK
GUIDE
OVEN DOOR

RIGHT FRONT
RIGHT REAR SURFACE UNIT
SURFACE UNIT AND GRIDDLE MINUTE STOP
CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB TIMER CLOCK TIME
RIGHT MdDULE
SIGNAL LIGHT ‘SURFACE UNIT/
COOKTOP MODULE
INDICATOR
START -
TIME
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
turn clockwise until clock shows out. Turn counterclockwise until
the right time of day. Minute Timer dial shows OFF.The
clock sefflng will change If you
Using the Minute Timer push in the knob when turning.
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. Itworks 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 pushing In the Minute 2. WHhoul pushing In, turn the knob
Timer Knob, turn it until the time back to the setting you want.
showing in the window is longer
than you want. When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. Tostop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer dial to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THEMINUTETIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING. 5

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Using your cooktop
Using the Control Knobs Surface Unit Indicators
P
PUSHIN
kmto
semng.
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting.
They can be set anywhere between
HIand OFF.
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
isturned on by that knob. The box
shows that a module, such as a grid-
dle, can be controlled by that knob.
Signal Lights
A module signal light will glow
whenever one or both control knobs
above the light are ON.
Using the Optional Coil Element Module
Useonly 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.
Until you get used to the sefflngs, use the following as a guide. 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
foods cook-
toholda for gravy, to keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it
boil.
or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
CAWION: The me of the Hi sefflng for long periods of
tlme can damage odl elements and discolor chrome
mll~bowkSta~cooklngonHIandiumcenh4
downkoontlnueoooklng.
USE LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
See the “Cooking Guide” for Important utensil information.
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A range hood (Whlrlpool Model RH8330 or RH8336) should be used to
help get rld of smoke while using the Grill Module.
Appmximafe Grill Module Cooking limes
reheat the grill for 5 mlnufes af suggesfed sefflng.
APPROXIMATE
CoIscRoL CCCKlNGTlME
SETTING Side 1 S-2 COMMENTS
EF
Steak - 1”(2.5 cm)
Rare
Medlum
Well-done
HI 8 Mln.
HI 11 fvlln.
HI 12 Mln.
Steak - 1Yz”(3.8 cm)
Rare HI 10 Mln.
Medlum HI 13 Min.
Well-done HI 16 Mln.
Hamburgers- 1”(2.5 cm)
Rare HI 8 Min.
Medlum HI 9 Min.
Well-done HI 10 Mln.
Totest steak
9 Min. for doneness,
12 Mln. cut near
13 Mln. center with
sharp knlfe.
7 Mln.
13 Mln.
16 Mln.
10 Mln.
12 Min.
13 Mln.
Using the Grill Module (supplied with the cooktop)
For the Grill Module, use front or back controls as you would for surface Units.
Use both controls if you want the front and back of the grill to heat.
Lett Front 0 0
0
l 0 Letl Rear
00 00
BH
Whole -
2Y2Ibs. (1 kg] HI When flsh
15 Mln. 15 Min. flakes easily
It is done.
Fillets - 1lb. [.5 kg]
Lobster Tails
HICKEN
2Y2Ibs. [1 kg)
Quarters or
Pieces
A Min. A Mln. Cook all fish
on alumlnum
foil.
5 Min. 5 Mln.
55 Mln. Total

Preheat the grill for 5 mlnutes at suggested sefflng-
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sld.1 stde2 ooklm-
Loin or Rib Chops Turnevery
Yff(1;Pcnl) HI 15
Min. 12 Min. few mlrwtes.
sparwlbs
2MIbsw.(l kg) HI 10Min. 10Min.
Ham Slice, fully cooked
1lb (S kg] HI 6 Mln. 7 Mln.
Sausage
Pattles - HI 8 Min. 12Mln.
M”(1.3cm)
Links- HI 6 Mln. Total
10oz.(3 kg)
OTHERS
HotDogs
Sandwiches
Potatoes,
cut Into ms
ComontheCob
French Breocl
HI
HI
HI
HI
HI
8 Mln. Total Turnfrequently.
15Mln. Total Wrap Intoll.
45 Mln. Total Wrap tightly
In foil.
30 Min. Total
10Mln. Total
Hints and tips:
1. Food cooked on the grill can
spatter. It is important to clean all
parts after each use. See chart
on page 27.
7. Ifmeat begins to cook too quickly,
turn the grill control knob to a
lower setting.
2. The ceramic rocks will darken with
use.
3. Take the grill apart to clean and to
remove and store. Do not stack
when storing.
4. Most utensils safe for use on an
outdoor grill can be used with your
Grill Module.
5. The heating element for the grill
cleans itself. Do not put in water.
6. Trim fats from meat before grilling
to prevent excessive smoke and flare-
ups. Meats which normally have a
high fat content will produce more
smoke and flare-up. Fat meats cook
faster than lean meats.

Using the Optional Solid Element Module
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best 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. Solid elements are
made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. These elements hold
heat longer than conventional type surface units. For best cooking results,
use a HIsetting for a very short period; then use a LOsetting to complete the
cooking. Turn the element OFFa few minutes before you are finished
cooking.
CAUTION: Elements stay hot for a long time. Do not leave pans on
hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to
the cooktop could result.
NOTE:A protective limiter is built into each solid element. if pan bot-
toms are not fiat, if will sense uneven cooking temperatures and auto-
matically reduce the heat sefflng. This will result in longer cooking
times. See Cookware on page 12.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide:
Use HI to start
cooking or to
brlng liquids
to a boil.
When cook-
ing foods,
turntoaD
or MED-LO
semng when
sizzle starts.
Use MED-HI
to hold a
rapld boil or
to start frying
chicken or
pancakes.
TumtoalO
or MED-LO
setting when
sizzle starts.
Use MED for
gravy, pud-
dings and
icings or to
cook large
amounts ot
vegetables.
TumtoaLO
semng to
flnlsh
cooklng.
Use MED-LO
to continue
cooklng atter
starting at a
higher
setting.
Use Lo to
continue
cooking after
starting at a
higher set-
ting, to keep
food warm or
to melt choc-
olate or
shortening.

Using the Optional Griddle Module
Before using the griddle for
the first time:
1. Wash, rinse and dry the griddle.
l Use warm sudsy water.
l DO NOT put griddle in water.
l DO NOT use metal scouring pads
or abrasive cleansers. They will
damage the griddle.
2. Lightly wipe with cooking oil to
season. You don’t have to grease
the griddle every time you use it.
However, oil or butter adds fla-
voring and aids browning.
1. Liftand remove 2. Preheat for a 3. Add food. Use 4. When cooking
the griddle few minutes only nylon or is finished, turn
cover. Do not (until butter plastic uten- the griddle
replace it un- melts or water
oils. Metal OFF.Leaving
ffi the griddle beads on the can scratch the it ON will
is cool.
griddle). non-stick finish. damage the
griddle.
Approximate grlddle cooking limes
Preheat the griddle for 10 minufes on Hf. APPROXIMATE
CONTROL COOKING TIME
FOOD SETTING Side 1 Side 2
Sausage Patties
Bacon
Ham Slide
Hamburger
Fish Sticks
Hot Dogs
Buns
French Toast
Grilled Sandwiches
Pancakes
Eggs
!I
MEPHI
lED
MEDHI
MEPHI
MED
MEPHI
MEDHI
MEDLO
8 Mtn. 4 Min.
3 Min. 1-2 Min.
6 Min. 5-6 Min.
6 Min. 5 Min.
5 Min. 3-4 Min.
5 Min. 5 Min.
3 Min. Total
3 Min. 2-3 Min.
3 Min. 3 Min.
1%2 Min. l-2 Min.
3 Mtn. 1Min.
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Using the Optional Rotisserie
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1. Put one fork on the spit pointing 5. Insert pointed end of the spit
away from the handle. all the way into the motor socket.
2. Push spit through the meat so the 6. Put the handle end of the spit
weight is balanced. into the slot in the front support
3. Put the second fork on the spit that matches the motor socket
pointing toward the meat. position in the rear support.
4. Push both forks into the meat and 7. Plug in the rotisserie motor and
tighten the thumbscrews. turn on the Grill Module. See
chart below for suggested cooking
times.
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Approximate rotluerle cook@ tlmeS
CONTROL SPIT APPROXIMATE
OOD
SETTING POSITIONCOOKINGTIME COMMENTS
REEF Meat wfff~an
Rolled rib roast [rare) outer layer of
3’h Ibs.(1.5kg.] HI High 1hr.55 min. fat may fake
Rolled rump roast [tore) longer to cook.
3%Ibs(l.5 kg.) HI High 2 hrs.
PORK
Rolled loin roast
5 Ibs.(2kg.) HI High 3hrs.f5 min.
Spareribs
1%Ibs.(I kg.) HI High 50 min.
Canadian bacon
2 Ibs.[I kQ.1
HI High 1hr.10min.
LAME
Rolled leg
5 Ibs.(2kg.) HI Hlgh 2 hrs.30 min.
POULTRY
Chicken
2 Ibs.(1kg.) HI
Turkey
6’h Ibs.(2.5kg.) HI
Duck
3% Ibs.(1.5kg.) HI
Cornish hen
2- 1lb.
(1kg.] hens HI
High 1hr.45 min.
High 2 hrs.45 min.
High 2 hrs.15min.
Trusspoultry
tightly. Runsplf
in at base ofthe
fall and dlago-
nally through
the cavify to fhe
forkoffhe wish-
High 2 hrs. bone. Ifwing
tips brown too
rapidly, cover
them with roll.
NOTE:
l Use the high posltion for anythlng over two inches (5 cm.) In diameter.
l Turkeys bigger than 8 to 10 pounds should not be put on the rotisserie.
Roast then in the oven.

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Pans should be the same size or larger
than the elements to prevent boilovers Flatness of a pan can be checked by
and hot handles. Only use pans with placing an edge of a ruler across it.
flat bottoms. Flat bottoms allow max- There should not be space between the
ruler edge and the bottom of the pan.
imum contact between the pans and
the elements for fast, even cooking. Pans
with uneven bottoms or raised patterns
on the bottom are not suitable.
DO NOT USEtrivets, woks with skirts. or canners wtth concave bottoms.
Changing cooktop modules
The Cooktop Modules will work on either side of the cooktop.
Optional Coil Element and Solid Element Modules
1. To remove, lift slight-
ly by the handle. 2. With both hands, pull 3. Liftout and set aside. module toward you to
unplug it.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Grill Module
1. TOremove, lift 2. Liftfront end 3. Liftout basket 4. Lift slightly at
off grills. of heating ele- of ceramic the back and
ment and pull rocks. remove the
toward you. grease well. Be
careful not to
5. Replace in reverse order. spill fat drip-
pings.
All parts must be cleaned after each use to avold excessive smoke,
flare-ups, fat spoilage and odors. See chart on poge 27.
Optional Rotisserie
The rotisserie has 4 parts. It is used with the Grill Module.

Slots
1. Remove the ariils from 2. Insert rear support
the Grill Modile. tabs into slots at rear
of the Grill Module.
3. Slide support forward
to lock. Tilttop to level.
Hanglng Pins
4. Insert front support
tabs into slots at
front of the Grill
Module.
5. Slide support back
Hlgh Posltlon low Posltlon
6. Position the motor
. ..
to lock. Tilttop to level. socket and pins rn me
holes in the Rear
Support. Useeither
the high or low
position.
Optional Griddle Module
1. To remove, lift off
the griddle cover. 2. Liftfront of griddle 3. With both hands, pull
slightly by the handle. griddle toward you to
unplug it.
4. Replace in reverse order.
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Using your oven
Using the Oven Controls - Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack positions, lift rack
at front and pull out.
Rack@) should be placed so
fhefopoffhefoodwillbecen-
fered In the oven. Always feave
atleasttHtozlnGhesf4-6cm)
befwe8nfheddesdfhepan
and the oven walls and other
pans. When ushg fhe lowesf
rackposiffon,afwaysuw,QffSef
rack. For more informafkm. see
fhe ‘Cooklng Guide:
Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The Oven Signal Light will come on.
The oven is preheated when the
Oven Signal Light goes off.
4. Putfood in the oven. Note: Oven
racks, wall and door will be 5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control and
hot. the Oven Selector to OFF.
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
during baking, but does not turn red. 15

Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of
your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change.
Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. Butwhen
comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the
temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2. Loosen the lockina screw inside
Knob straight off. the control knob. Footethe posi-
tion of the notches.
3.
To lower the’temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals about 10°F(5°C).
4. To raise the temp&ature, move
a notch closer to HI.Each notch
equals about 10°F(SOC].
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
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Broiling
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,
10.2cm.). The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Putthe broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Setthe Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
5. 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.
l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Tempera-
ture Control between 150”and 325°F (65.5” and 162.7”C). The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER*Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times
you set,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 tar cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
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1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwlse to the time you
want baking to start.
5 Setthe Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
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2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
6. Setthe Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
AAer baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset tlme, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

To stari baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock isset to the right time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off.
4. Setthe Oven Selector on TIMEDBAKE.
5. Setthe Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. Atter baking Is done or to stop the oven before the preset time, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
The Oven Vent
The oven vent is located to the rear of
the right cooktop module. When the oven
ison, hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through this vent. Poor baking
can result if this vent is blocked. When
using the oven, do not use oversized
pans or other items that might block the
oven vent.
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The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
Removing the storage drawer
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop.
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer
all the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer
1. Fitends of drawer slide rails 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. Liftdrawer front again
to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed.
Use & Care Guide storage
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ sales slip and
warranty in the Literature Pat, inside
the storage drawer.