Whirlpool RS576PXP User manual

d304NCH SLIDE-IN ELECTRIC RANGE
WITH CONVERTIBLE COOKTOP
Model RS576PXP
-Oven Vent
Y Plug-In
Surface Unlts
/ Heat Deflector
Cooktop Module
Reflector Bow
Control Panel
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic
Oven Front Frame
FIberglass
Uen,C.an, \
Oven Light
Switch
Broil Element
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
If you have a questjon, or need service, have this infor-
matlon ready:
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate
just behind the oven door)
Model Number
2. Purchase date from your sales slop.
Serlol Number
Copy this informatlon in these spaces Keep this book,
Purchase Dole
your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy
place
Service Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooklng Gulde”for Important safety Informatlon.

Your responsibilMzs. l l
Proper Installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responslbilltles. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking
Gulde”carefully for important use and safety information.
Installation
You must be sure your range is...
l installed and leveled in a cabi-
l installed in a well-ventilated
l properly connected to the
net and on a floor that will hold area protected from the correct electric supply and
the weight; weather; grounding. [See “Installation
Instructions.“)
Proper use
You must be sure your range Is...
l used only for jobs expected
l used only by people who can
of home ranges; operate it properly;
l properlYmaintained.
Contents
Page
Responsibilities 2
Installation 2
Proper Use 2
Safety 3
Using Your Range 4
Setting the Clock 4
Using the Minute Timer 4
The Oven Controls 5
Baking or Roasting
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control 6
6
Broiling
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER. Clock 7
8
The Oven Light
The Oven Vent :. 9
9
Surface Unit Controls 10
Cooktop Module Controls : 10
Changing Cooktop Modules 11
Surface Unit Modules : : : : 1 11
Grill Module
Optional Griddle Module : :. 11
: :. 11
Using the Cooktop Modules. 12
Optional Griddle : : : : : : 12
Grill Module 13
Optional Rotisserie 14
Optional Range Accessories 15
Cleaning and Caring for Your Range 16
Control Panel and Knobs 16
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls 16
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle 17
Cleaning Chart 20
Removing the Storage Drawer 2 1
If You Need Service or Assistance 21
1 Before Calling for Assistance 21
2. If You Need Assistance 22
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem 1: : : 1: : : 22
: : : : 1: 22
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DO NOT STORE OR USEGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THEVICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. I

Using your range
Oven Selector
/
Manual Oven
Light Switch
/
/ /
Adjustable Oven Oven Signal Light Clean Light Lock Light lLeft Coo top Module
Temperature Control Signal Light
SETTING THE CLOCK
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn
clockwise until clock digits show the right
time of day.
2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn
counterclockwise until the Minute Timer
dial shows OFF. The clock setting will
change if you push in when turning.
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1 . Without pushing in the Minute Timer
Knob, turn it until the time showing in the
window is longer than you want.
2. Without pushing in, turn the knob back so
the setting you want shows in the window.
3. When the time is up, a buzzer will sound
To stop the buzzer,‘turn the dial to OFF
without pushing in the knob.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING.

Surface Unlt Minute Timer
Control Knob I Stop Time Knob
\
Right Cooktop Module
Signal Light SurGce UnItI
Cooktop Module
lndlcator
Start Ti&e Knob
THE UVEN CONTROLS
The oven is controlled by two knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Tempera-
ture Control. Both must be on a setting foor the oven to heat.
With the Oven Selector on
BROIL, only the top element
heats. (Broiling, pg. 7 ).
With the Oven Selector on
BAKE, the bottom element
does most of the work. The
top element heats, but does
not turn red. (Baking, pg. 6 1.
With the Oven Selector on
TIMED BAKE, the MEALTIMER*
Clock can be used to turn the
oven on and off automati-
tally. (MEALTIMER Clock, pg.
8 1.
Use the Oven Temperature
Control to set baking or roast-
ing temperature when the
Oven Selector is on BAKE or
TIMED BAKE.
When both the Oven Selec- Oven Temperature Control
tor and Temperature Control can be set on a temperature
are on BROIL, the broil ele- for slower broiling [see Broil-
ment heats all the time. The ing, page 7 ).

BAKING OR ROASTING
Put the rack(s] where you
want them before turning on
the oven.
Rack(s) should be placed
so food can be centered in
the oven. Always leave at
least 112to 2 inches (4-5 cm)
between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and pans.
For more information, see the
“Cooking Guide.”
Set the Oven Selector on
BAKE
Put food in the oven. Oven
rock walls and door w/l/ be hot.
Set the Oven Temperature
Control to the baking
temperature you want
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During baking, the elements
will turn on and off to help
keep the oven temperature
at the setting. The Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
Let the oven preheat until the
Signal Light goes off
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When baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.
ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the
same settings? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed
gradually overthe years The accurate setting of your new oven can seem differ-
ou thank the oven temperature needs adjusting. follow these steps
1. Pull the Oven
Temperature
Control
straight off
2. Loosen the lock- 3. To lower the tem- 4. To raise the tem-
ing screw; perature, move perature, move
NOTICE position black part of black part of
of notches. knob closer to LO. knob closer to HI.
Each notch Each notch
equals about 10 F equals about 10 F
(5 Cl. (5 Cl
Tlghten the locking screw. Replace the knob.

1. Place the rack where you 2. Put the broiler pan and
want it for broiling. food on the rack.
4. Set the Oven Temperature 5. During broiling, the oven
Control on BROIL (or on a door must be partly
lower temperature for open. A built-in stop will
slower broiling). hold it there.
. Set the Oven Selector on
BROIL.
6. When broiling is done,
turn both knobs to OFF.
For slower brolllng, set the Oven Temperature Control on a temperature
instead of BROIL. The broil element will then turn on and off instead of staying on.
The lower the temperature setting, the slower the broiling.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all brolllng temperatures.
Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times
Food
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Hamburgers
iamb Chops
Approximate Minutes -
inches (cm] from top Temperature set to BROIL
Description of food to broil Element 1st side 2nd side
1 (2.5 cm] 3” [8 cm] 7-9 3-5
1 (2.5 cm) 3”(8 cm] 9-11 P-7
1 (2.5 cm] 3” (8 cm] II-13 5-7
112 (4 cm) 4”-5 (lo-13 cm] 13-15 6-8
1’2 (4cm) 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm) 17-19 B-l 0
1l 2” (4 cm) 4”-5” [l O-l 3 cm] 19-21 14-16
‘~‘(1 cm] 3” (8 cm] 6-8 4-5
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Medium 1” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Ham slice, precooked ‘2 -1”
or tendered (I-2.5 cm] 3” [8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon ‘2 [1 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop 34 -1
Well done (2-2.5 cm] 4”-5 (10-13 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3 lb
(I-1.5 kg]
cut in half 7”-9’ [18-23 cm) 25-30 1o-1 2
Fish whole 3” (8 cm) 11-16 9-14
fillets 3” (8 cm] 7-8 5-7
i.iver ‘2 -34
(l-2 cm] 3”(8 cm) 3 3
Frankfurters 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm] 6-7 4-5
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USING THE AUIOMAnC 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. IMPORTANT: follow these steps In order.
To start and stop baklng automatically:
1. Put the racks where you
2. Set the Oven Selector on 3. Set the Oven Temperature
want them and place the TIMED BAKE. Control on the baking
food in the oven. temperature you want.
4. Make sure the clock is set 5. Push in and turn the Start 6. Push in and turn the Stop
to the right time of day. Time Knob
clockwise
Trme Knob clockwlse
to the time you want bak- to the time you want the
ing to start. oven to shut off
7. After baking is done, turn
8. To stop the oven before
both knobs to OFF. the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF.
To stop baklng automatlcally:
1. Put the racks where you want them and 5. Push in and turn the Stop fime Knob
clock-
place the food in the oven.
wise to the time you want the oven to shut
2. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE
Off
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the 6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to
baking temperature you want. OFF.
4. Make sure the clock is set to the right time 7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
of day. turn both knobs to OFF.
SPECIAL CAUTION:
Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half-
while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid cup (118 mL) of water for 1 to 1% hours.
using dishes with milk or eggs, cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to
soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item start should be very cold or frozen before
with baking powder or yeast. it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN
Smoked or frozen meats may be used; FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN
so can vegetables, fruits and casserole- TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
type foods. Vegetables can be cooked in
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If the steps for using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Clock are not followed in
order, the electric oven door lock may be
turned on. The door will then either:
0 not open;
l not close all the way [the oven light stays
on].
If the Door Won’t Open:
1. Make sure the Clock and Start and
Stop Times are set to the right time of
day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
past the right time of day.
4. Walt 30 seconds.
5. Turn the Oven Selector to OFF; the door
will be unlocked within 10 seconds.
If the Door Won’t Close:
1. Make sure the Clock and Start and
Stop Times are set to the right time of
day; open the oven door.
2. Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Ttme Knob
past the right time of day.
4. Push the automatic oven light switch in
and hold it in for 10 seconds.
5. Let the oven light switch go and turn the
Oven Selector to OFF.
6. Push in the automatic oven light switch
and hold it for another 10 seconds.
7. Close the oven door.
THE OVEN LIGHT
Theovenlightwillcomeonwhenyouopentheovendoororwhenyoupush
the Oven Llght switch. Close the oven door or push the switch again to turn off the light
To replace the light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply.
4. Replace the bulb with a 5. Replace the bulb cover
40-watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder
available from most gro- in place. The bulb must
cery, variety and have this cover when the
hardware stores. oven Is being used.
2. Remove the bulb cover by 3. Remove the light bulb from
pulling out on the wire its socket.
holder and moving it to the
srde
6. Turn electrical power back
on at main power supply.
IHEUVENVENT
When the oven is on, hot air and moisture
escape through a vent behind the cooktop. The
vent is needed for air circulation in the oven.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.

SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
UniIll you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a gulde.
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Control knob
y-L be pushed In b
t turnlng them to a set-
ting. They can be set
anvwhere between HI
an6 OFF.
PUSH IN.
Turn to setting.
The slgnal light will
glow when a surface
unlt Is on. Be sure
the light Is off when
you are not cooklng.
Use HI to start
foods cooking or
to bring liquids
to o boil. Surface
unit will not turn
red if good con-
tact is made with
boftom of pun.
UFO
Use MED-HI to
hold a rapid boil
or to fry chicken
or pancakes.
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Use MED for
gravy, puddings
and icings or to
cook large
amounts of
vegetables.
Use MED-LO to
keep food
cooking after
starting it on 0
higher setting.
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.
COOKTOP MODULE CONTROLS
Use Surface Unit Controls to turn on cooktop modules. For the Optlonal Griddle only,
surface unit indicators with boxes show which control to use:
Grlddle on the Left Grlddle on the Right
For the Grill Module, use front or back controls as you would for surface units, Use both
controls if you want both the front and back of the grill to heat.
Grill on Left Grill on the Rlght
Left Front Rlght Rear
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