Whirlpool RS630PXY User manual

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Parts And Features 6
Using Your Range 7
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MODELS RS630PXY
and RS6305XY

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone
into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain
your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner-
ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa-
tion on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and
follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as
personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock. This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches, dents,
etc.) and damage to your personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If
You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 27. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer
Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers,
the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book
and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
General
.Do not use the range for warm-
* Read all instructions before ing or heating the room. Per-
using the range. sons could be burned or injured,
or a fire could start.
4nstall or locate the range onl
J in accordance with the provide
l Use the range only for its in-
Installation Instructions. The t;;;;;luse as described in this
.
*DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE
UNITS, AREAS NEAR UNITS,
*WARNING: To reduce the risk of HEATING ELEMENTS OR
tipping of the ap INTERIOR SURFACES OF
appliance must e secured by
I! liance, the OVEN. Surface units and heat-
anti-tip fasteners. To check if the ing elements may be hot even
appliance is installed proper1 though they are dark in color.
open the oven door and veri , Y Areas near surface units and
that the ran e is secured to y interior surfaces of an oven
cabinets wit four screws
a become hot enou h to cause
through the mounting holes in burns. During an? after use, do
the front frame of the oven. not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials
@CAUTION: Do not store things contact surface units, areas
children mi%
ht want above the near units, heatin elements or
range. Chil ren could be burned interior surfaces 0 oven until9
or injured while climbing on it. they have had sufficient time to
l Do not leave children alone or cool. Other surfaces of the
unattended in area where the range may become hot enough
range is in use. They should to cause burns; such as, the
never be allowed to sit or stand oven vent opening, the surface
on an‘bpart of the range. They near the vent opening, the
could e burned or injured. cooktop, the oven door and
l Do not operate the range if it is window.
damaged or not working
properly.
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ADOnot wear loose or hanging
garments when using the
range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
you could be burned.
@Useonly d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot
r
surfaces ma result in burns
from steam. b 0 not let
potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. It
could catch on fire.
@Keep range vents unob-
structed.
ADOnot heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause Injury.
ADOnot store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
.Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin %
without reflector bowls
may su ject the wiring and
components underneath them
to damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
*Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heatin element will be ex-
posed an8 may result in the
I
8 niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
*Check to be sure 9lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on
the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ce-
ramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
@Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
9niting of
flammable materia s, and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l Always
desired ocation while oven ISP
osition oven rack(s) in
cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
4Jse care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
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Grease
*Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
*Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin
range by coverin pan on
fitted lid, cookie s
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WIh a well-
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eet or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside of
Iian can be extin uished with
aking soda or, iP
available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
.Do not soak removable heat-
ing elements in water. The
element will be damaged and
shock or fire could result.
ADOnot use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner
any kind sR
rotective coating of
ould be used in or
around any part of the oven.
ADOnot clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.
*Do not repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifi-
cally recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
l Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the
location and appearance of all parts and features.
Cooktop
control panel
Surfece unit
marker
Left rear
- control knob
Right rear
. control knob
Lefl front
control knob
Right front
control knob
Surtece
heating
ndicator light
Plug-in ourface unit
with onepiece
chrome reflstor bowl Owen vent
/
/-
Pktop control
. panel
Oven
a conlrol panel
--
Automatic
Oven control panel
Oven *elector
Oven temperature Automatic MEALTlMERm
control knob clock/Minute Timer
I(- Oven heating
indicator light Manual oven
light l witch
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Using Your Range
In This Section Pags
Using the surface units ..................................... .7
Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9
For best air circulation ..................................... 10
Using aluminum foil for baking ...................... -10
9etting the clock ............................................... 11
Using the Minute Timer .................................... 11
Baking/roasting ................................................ 12
Paw
Adjusting the oven temperature control ....... .12
Broiling .............................................................. 13
Broiling tips ....................................................... 14
Energy saving tips ............................................ 14
Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock.. ...15
The oven vent ................................................... 17
Optional door panel pat .................................. 17
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range property. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using the surface units
Push in control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set them anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface unit markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows
which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
Surface heating indicator light
The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the
control panel will glow when a surface unit is
turned on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Se sure all control knobs are turned to OFF
and all indicator lights are OFF when you
are not cooking.
Someone could be burned or a fire could
start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use the
following as a guide. For best results, start
cooking at the high setting; then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
SElTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE I
HI
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
Mediumhigh l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
Medium l For gravy, pudding and icing.
(OPPOSITE OFF) l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Medium-low l To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO l To keep food warm until ready
to serve.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface unit.
l NOTE: For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that
make good contact with the surface units.
Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porce-
lain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages the
utensil and/or surface unit.
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most houseware stores and
departments.
l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-
fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
pans that are fairly light-weight.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how
fast heat transfers from the surface unit through
the pan material and how evenly heat spreads
over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide
the best cooking results.
. Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
Product Damage Hazard
. If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the
bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too
small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of
incorrect utensils for long periods of time can
result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop,
wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent
damage, use correct utensils, start cooking
on HI and turn control down to continue
cooking.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which
has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The
utensil can overheat and may damage the
utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information
l Use flat-bottomed canners for best results.
l Use the largest surface unit for best results.
Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered
over the surface unit and which does not
extend more than one inch outside surface unit
area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
properly centered, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units at
the same time. Too much heat will build up and
will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the
control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to
lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all day.
Optional canning kii
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 kii (Part No. 242905) from your
Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools”
service company.
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in the
oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD RACK POSlTlON
Frozen pies, large Lowest level or 2nd
roasts, turkeys level from bottom
Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd level from
most quick breads, bottom
yeast breads, casse-
roles, meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement when
broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on
page 14.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location before turning oven on. Be sure
the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven is
hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
may result in personal injury.
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For best air circulation
Hot air must circulate around the pans in the
oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven.
This results in better baking.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly over
the other.
l For best results, allow 1H to 2 inches
(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and oven walls. There must be a
minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one
time.
Use the following as a guide to determine where
to place the pans.
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.
Three or four pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven rack.
Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
Using aluminum foil for
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or
casseroles.
l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
with the food. Turn up foil edges and make
sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around
than the dish holding the food.
l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circulation and cause poor
cooking results.
l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack
with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements because it will damage them and
could result in shock or fire hazard.
baking
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