Whirlpool RS6300XV User manual

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RS6300XV

Contents
Page
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . 3
PARTS AND FEATURES 4
USING YOUR RANGE.. 5
Using the Surface Units 5
Optional Canning Kit 6
Setting the Clock 7
Using the Minute Timer 7
Using the Oven Controls . 8
Baking.. . . . . 8
Broiling . . . . . 10
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER*Clock . . . 11
Oven Vent . . 12
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Optional Rotisserie 12
Optional Door Panel Pat 12
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE.
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Control Panel and Knobs 13
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls 14
Oven Window 16
Oven Door . 17
Continuous-Cleaning Oven 18
Cleaning Chart 20
Oven Light . 21
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . 22
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY 24
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read this Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for Important safety
lnformatlon.
You are personally responslble 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, leveled in a
cabinet and on a floor strong enough to support itsweight.
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 Cooklng Gulde for Important safety and use information.
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IMPORTANT
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEPpan handles turned in, but
play with any part of the range, not over another surface unit to
or leave them unattended near it. avoid burns, injury and to help
They could be burned or injured. prevent the utensil from being
2. DO NOT store things children pushed off the surface units.
might want above the range. 7.
DO NOT use water on grease
Children could be burned or fires. The fire will spread. Cover
injured while climbing on it. fire with large lid or smother with
3. DO NOT allow anvone to touch baking soda or salt.
hot surface units or heating
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
elements. Dark colored units and garments when using the range.
elements can still be hot enough They could ignite ifthey touch a
to burn severely. hot surface unit or heating ele-
4. KEEP children away from the ment and you could be burned.
range when it is on. The cooktop 9.
DO NOT heat unopened con-
and oven walls, racks and tainers. They could explode. The
door can get hot enough to hot contents could burn and
cause burns. container particles could
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a cause injury
room. Persons in the room could 10. When adding or removing food,
be burned or injured, or a fire
MAKE SURE to open the oven
could start. door all the way to prevent burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFEIY 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buylng a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Reglstratton Card provlded wlth this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (behind the oven door
Model Number
on the oven frame) and purchase
date from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Sewlce Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RS630PXV and RS6300XV
AUTOMATIC MEAV’“eB+
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CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER
SURFACE UNIT
INDICATOR
LEFT RE
LEFT REAR
CONTRCONTROL KNOB
START
TIME STOP
TIME OVEN LIGHT
SWITCH
‘REAR SURFACE
UNIT SIGNAL
CIGHT
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DIP-UT aera
ml”“, IsLIm
CONTROL KNOB
If
uunTRO1 PANEL
ONE-PIECE CHROME
, REFLECTOR BOWL
PLUG-IN
’ FRONT SURFA
\ FOIL
LINER
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OVEN TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SELECTOR SIGNAL LIGHT
Using your range
Using the Surface Units
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
isturned on by that knob.
Signal light
One of the signal lights will glow
when a surface unit ison.
Until you get used to the settings, 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- to hold a
ing; to bring for gravy, to keep food
rapid boil; to
liquids to a puddings
fry chicken cooking after
boil. and icing; to starting it
or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
veaetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of tlme
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
bowls. Start cookfng on HI and turn control down to con-
tlnue cooklng.
Use LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Setthe
heat higher
or lower
1
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
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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 information.
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 Cooking Guide for important canning information.
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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 shows
the right time of day.
2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF.The
clock setltng will change if you
push In the knob when turning.
Using the Minute Timer
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 PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1 n Without pushing it In, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the timer
hand passes the setting you want.
2. Wlthout pushlng in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. Tostop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK
SETTING.

Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack posltlon, lift rack at
front and pull out.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least lY2to
2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans. For more information,
see the Cooking Guide.
2. Setthe Oven Selector to BAKE.
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
during baklng, but does not
turn red.
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3. Set the 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 first
goes off.
When baking is done, turn
both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.

Adjusting the Oven Temper&we Control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature
of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you 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
Knob straight off.
OFF
3. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
2. Loosen the locking screw Note
the position of the notches.
OFF
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI.Each
notch equals about 10°F(5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Broiling
. 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 Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL.
5. When broiling isdone,turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l Iffood 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 Temperature
Control between 150” and 325°F (65.5” and 162.7”C).The lower the tempera-
ture, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all brolllng temperatures.
NOTE: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL.
Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintaln proper temperatures.
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Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER’Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at til
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 for cakes,
cookies, etc...undercooking will result.
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To start and stop baklng automatically:
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.
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.
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.
7. Atter baklng Is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF
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To start baklng now and stop automatlcally:
1. Position 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 Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off.
4. Setthe Oven Selector on TIMED.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. After baklng 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
Hot air and moisture escape from the
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 utensllr left
over the vent can melt.
60 not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK-79/261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
Optional Door Panel Pat (Model RS63OPXVonly)
If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or
almond, you can order one of these kits; White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit
No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation
instructions.
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Caring for your range
Control Panels and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off.
2. Usewarm soapy water and a soft
cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to
wipe the control panels. Rinse and
wipe dry.
3. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry
4. Push control knobs straight back
on. Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
Removing
3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
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2. Liftthe edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the element hold down clip
and the reflector bowl.
4. Liftout the reflector bowl. See
“Cleaning Chart” on page 20 for
cleaning instructions.

Replacing
Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle. Push
the surface unit terminal into the
receptacle.
2. Line up openings in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit recep-
tacle and the element hold down
clip.
. When terminal is pushed into the
receptacle as far as it will go, push
down the edge of the surface unit
opposite the receptacle. The ele-
ment hold down clip will keep the
surface unit from moving around.
CATION: Reflector bowls reftect heat back to the utensils on the
surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets dlscolored, some of the utensils may not be
flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unlt. In etther
case, some of the heat thut% meant to go Into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. lhls extra heat can dlsoolor
It. See Cooklng Gulde for further Informatton.

The Oven Window
If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass
and frame can be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKEAPART A BLACK GLASS
DOOR.
To remove the outer window:
With the door closed, remove the
screws from the top of the outer
window frame.
To replace the outer window:
1 I. Fitthe bottom tabs of the frame
into the bottom of the window
opening.
2. Slightly tip the window and
frame out from the top.
3. With both hands, lift up on both
sides of the frame.
3. Replace the screws.
2. Push the top of the frame into
place while pushing down.
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The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
1.
Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
Ii ai the same angle ii Is In.
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 Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your Continuous-
Cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat
spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher
surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The
spread-out fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medium to
hlgh baklng temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean
condition.
Using 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-duty l&inch (45 cm) aluminum foil, or buy a foil kit (Part No. 241430)
from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer.
1.
3. Slide the foll under the bake ele-
ment. Make sure the foil is cen-
tered and long enough to start up
both sides and without wrinkles.
2. Liftthe cool bake element sllghtty
to llf? the feet off the oven
bottom.
For proper baking, lower the
bake element so all feet rest sol-
Idly on the foil.
CAUTION: Do not let toll touch the bake element. It could damage the
element. Make sure foll Is flat on the bottom and away from the bake
element.
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Cleaning Tips
1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean tt
2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some
needed.
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3. Ifyou do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed.
4. Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions. Spill-avers
may not burn away and could stain the bottom.
Hand Cleaning
WINDOW - Keep clean with hot
soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbins
pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.
Do not use steel wool or abrasive
cleansers.
RACKS - Use a soapy steel wool WALLS AND DOOR-Wash with hot
pad for best cleaning results. Rinse soapy water. Use a plastic scouring
well. pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.

Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterlor
surfaces
(porcelatn
and stalnless
steel flnlsh)
Warm soapy water and
a sofl cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad
for stubborn spots.
l Wipe off regularly when range is
cool.
l Do not allow food containing
acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain
on surface. Acids will remove
the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
(stalnless
steel finish)
l Make sure cooktop is COOL.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner or polishing creme.
NOTE: For stainless steel surfaces, follow above cleaning
Instructions before using non-abrasive chrome cleaner or
Cook Top Polishing Creme (PN 814009).
Surface units No cleaning required. l Spatters or spills will burn off.
l Do not immerse in water.
Chrome
reflector
bowls
Warm soapy water and a l Wash, rinse and dry well.
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Clean frequently.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Control knobs
Control panel
Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
Warm soapy water or
spray glass cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
Broiler pan
and grid
Warm soapy water and a
l Clean after each use.
soapy steel wool pad.
l Wash, rinse and drv well.
Oven racks Warm soapy water or
soaav steel wool Dads.
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel
wool pads for stubborn areas.
Oven door
glass
Spray glass cleaner or
l Make sure oven is cool.
warm soapy water and a
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Contlnuous- Warm soapy water or a
l Most fat spatters on oven
Cleanlng Oven soapy steel wool pad. walls and floor will gradually
reduce to a presentably clean
condition during baking.
l Clean stubborn spots or stains.
Rinse well with water.
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
l Place piece of foil on shallow pan,
or shallow pan. slightly larger than the cooking
container, on lower rack to catch
spill-overs.
l Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
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