Whirlpool RS660BXB User manual

A Note To Y&J 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Parts And Features 6
Using Your Range 7
kk$l%ng Cyde 18
Caring For
Your Range 21
If You Need
iiz%E 25
Warranty 28
1-800-253-1301
Call USwith questions or comments.
SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE
MODEL RS660BXB

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class 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
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-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 25. 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
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,
4nstall or locate the range onl or a fire could start.
in accordance with the provi dy
ed 4Jse the range only for its in-
Installation Instructions. The tended use as described in this
e must be installed by a manual.
@Donot touch surface units,
areas near units, heating ele-
*WARNING: To reduce the risk ments or interior surfaces of
of tiP
ping of the appliance, the oven. Surface units and heating
app iance must be secured by elements may be hot even
anti-tip fasteners. To check if the though they are dark in color.
appliance is installed proper1
Y Areas near surface units and
,
open the oven door and veri y interior surfaces of an oven
that the ran e is secured to
cabinets wit four screws% become hot enou h to cause
burns. During an? after use, do
through the mounting holes in not touch, or let clothing or
the front frame of the oven. 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 until
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or injured while climbing on it. they have had sufficient time to
.Do not leave children alone or cool. Other surfaces of the
unattended in area where the range, such as the oven vent
range is in use. They should opening, the surface near the
never be allowed to sit or stand vent opening, the cooktop, and
on an
could L part of the range. They the oven door, could also be-
e burned or injured. come hot enough to cause
burns.
.Do not operate the range if it is
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 sur-
r
faces could result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bulky cloth for
a potholder. It could ca ch on
fire.
.Keep range vents unobstructed.
*Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
Injury.
*Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes could create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
@Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cooking without reflector bowls
could subject the wirin and
components undernea ll them to
damage.
@Donot line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners could 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 could result in the
I
8 niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
*Check to be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use on
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the ran e. Only certain types of
glass, g ass-ceramic,
9 ceramic,
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 smokin and greasy
spillovers that cou d ignite.
?
*Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s,
9 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
@Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven IS
P
cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Usecare when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam es-
cape before removing or re-
placing food.
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Grease
@Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe
spillovers immediately.
ADOnot use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin pan on
range by coverin YlWI h a well-?
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside
of
witR
an can be extinguished
bakin 9 soda or, if avail-
able, a mu ti urpose dry
chemical or oam-type extin-
P
guisher.
Care and cleaning
l Small amounts of formalde-
hyde and carbon monoxide
are given off in the Self-
Cleaning cycle from fiber-
%
lass insulation and food
ecomposition. Significant
exposure to these substances
could cause cancer or repro-
ductive harm. Exposure can
be minimized by venting with
a hood or open window and
wiping out excess food spills
prior to self-cleaning.
m
ADOnot use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner rotective coating of
any kind sItould be used in or
around any part of the oven.
*Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove broilercf an, broiler 9nd,
oven racks an other utensr s.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this
Use and Care Guide.
ADOnot soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
*Do not clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a ood seal.
Care should be ta3(en not to rub,
damage or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.
@Donot 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.
*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
il
Left rear
control knob
Right rear
control knob
Left front
control knob
Right front
control knob
Surface unit
ndicator light
Plug-in surface unit
with one-piece chrome Oven vent
reflector bowl /
cooktop
- control panel
Oven control
SurfaLe unit
marker
Oven control panel
Oven Oven temperature
selector control knob MEALTIMERTM clock/Minute Timer
Oven heatiig \
Locked indicator
indicator light light
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Using Your Range
In This Section Pa*
U8ing the 8urfaca unitm ...................................... 7
Poritionlng racks and pans .............................. .Q
For bo4 ah circulation ..................................... 10
Using afuminum foil for baking
.......................10
Setting the clock ............................................... 11
Using the Minute Timor .................................... 11
Baking/roasting ................................................ 12
Paw
Adjusting the oven temperature control ........12
Brdling .............................................................. 13
Broiling tips ....................................................... 14
Enugy saving Cpr ............................................ 14
Using the YEALTfMERw clock ...................... .15
The own vent ................................................... 17
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives
you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.
Using the surface units
Push in control knoba 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 unit indicator light
The Surface Unit Indicator Light on the control
panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be 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.
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Until you get used to the settlngs, use the
following as a guide. For best resufts, start
cooking at the high setting: then turn the control
knob down to continue cooking.
l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pancakes.
Medium l For gravy, pudding and icing.
(opposite OFF) . To cook large amounts of
Medium-low l To keep food cooking after
ej
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface unit.
. NOTE: For best results and greater energy
efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware
that makes good contact with the surface units.
Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such
as some porcelain enamelware) or dented
bottoms could cause severe overheating, which
damages the cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use the newer cookware
available with slightly indented bottoms or very
small expansion channels. This cookware is
specially designed to provide the good contact
needed for best cooking results.
Also, woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are
now available in most stores that sell
housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a tight-
fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness)
pans that are fairly lightweight.
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.
l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached to
the pan.
I Product Damage Hazard
l 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 could resuft in damage to the
surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surround-
ing 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 could overheat and could damage
the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans 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.
l Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
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 Whirlpoole 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 roasts, Lowest level or 2nd
turkeys level from bottom
Angel and bundt cakes, 2nd level from
most quick breads, yeast bottom
breads, casseroles, meats
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, 2nd or 3rd level
cakes, nonfrozen pies from bottom
When baking on two rackr, 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
could resuft 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 beet results, allow 1% 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 baking
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovero 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.
lt 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.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements.
Failure to follow this precaution could result
in electrical shock or fire hazard and
damage to the elements.
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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 correct time
of day.
2. Let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop out. Turn
clockwlse until Minute Timer hand points to
OFF. The clock setting will change if you
push in the knob when turning.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up
to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set
time is up.
NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting
the Minute Timer, or when stopping the buzzer.
Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob
changes the clock setting.
1. Without pushlng It In, turn the Minute Timer
Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushing it in, turn the knob back to
the setting you want. When the time is up, a
buzzer will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the
Minute Timer hand to OFF.
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Baking/roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out. For further information, see
“Positioning racks and pans” on page 9.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the
baking/roasting temperature you want. The
OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on.
The oven is preheated when the OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light first goes off.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
4. Put food in the oven. During baking/roasting,
the elements will turn on and off to maintain
the temperature setting. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will turn on and off with the
elements.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
5. When baking/roasting is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature
Control to OFF. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will go off.
Adjusting the oven temperature control
Oven temperature controls will gradually shift
after years of use. So, even though your new
oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate
temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than
your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time, you
are not satisfied with the temperature settings,
you can change them by following these steps:
1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control
Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob
straight off and flip it over.
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2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control
knob. Note the position of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, hokf knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch counter-
clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F
(2.5%).
4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
Each notch equals about 5’F (2.5%).
5. Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
Locking
Tooth
Broiling
1. Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. Position rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from
the broil element. See “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 14.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open
about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay
open by itseff.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature
Control to BROIL. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will come on.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.
5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature Control to
OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will
go off.
Custom broil
l tl food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven
Temperature Control counterclockwise until the
OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off.
l If you want the food to broil slower from the start,
set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between
170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These
temperature settings allow the broil heating
element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower
the temperature, the slower the cooking.
l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook
better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all
broiling temperatures.
NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open when-
ever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven
to maintain proper temperatures.
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Broiling rack position chart
RACK POSITION
FROM BOlTOM
4
3
2
1
TYPE OF FOOD/ 1 I
18 rJ ‘r
DONENESS I I I
and medium steaks,
medium oatties. ham I
d
patties, lamb chops, split
chicken, pork steaks and
chops, whole fish
Not used for broiling
Broiling tips
l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They
are designed to drain excess liquid and grease
away from the cooking surface to help prevent
spatter, smoke or fire.
l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the
oven when you remove the food. Drippings will
bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated
oven.
Fire Hazard
I l Place meat the correct distance from the
element. Meat placed too close to the
element could spatter, smoke, burn or
catch fire during broiling.
l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do
not use cookie sheets or similar pans for
broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid
with foil is not recommended. Poor
drainage of grease could result in fire. If
foil is used, cut slits in foil to line up with
all openings in broiler grid. Grease can
then drain away and cool in pan.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is usually a
very small percentage of the total energy used in
the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
Here are some tips to help you save energy
when using your cooking product:
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and
tight-fitting lids.
l Match the pan to the surface unit size.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or grease to help
shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended and for
the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when
possible.
l Use the more efficient surface units instead of
14 the oven when possible.
l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled
pan on the unit.
l “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer
cooking times and unsatisfactory baking
results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the
cooking time.
l Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal
has been cooked in the oven.
l Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
l Plan your meals for the most efficient use of
the range. When using the oven to cook one
food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.
l Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.

Using the MEALTIMER” clock
The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the
oven on and off at times you set, even when you
are not around.
Delayed time bakin#oasting is ideal for foods
which do not require a preheated oven, such as
meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time
cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. -
undercooking will result.
Before using the MEALTIMER clock, make
sure the clock is set to the correct time of
day. (See “Setting the cloclc on page 11.)
To delay start and stop
automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place
the food in the oven.
2. Push In and turn the Start Time Knob
clockwise to the time you want baking/
roasting to start.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwise to the time you want the oven to
shut off.
4.
5.
6.
Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE.
Set the Oven Temperature Control to the
baking’roasting temperature you want. The
oven will now start and stop automatically.
The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come
on when the start time is reached.
After baking/roasting is done or to cancel
the setting at any time, turn both the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature Control
to OFF.
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To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place
the food in the oven.
2. Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwise to the time you want the oven to
shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is
not pushed in.
3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE.
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the
bakin@roasting temperature you want.
5. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel
the setting at any time, turn both the Oven
Selector and the Oven Temperature Control
to OFF.
To avoid sickness and food waste when
using the MEALTIMER” control:
l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for
more than two hours before cooking starts.
l Do not allow food to remain in oven for
more than two hours after the end of
cooking cycle.
NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while
waiting for cooking to start. Such foods are:
dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and
cooked meats or fish. Also, foods containing
baking powder or yeast will not rise properly
when cooked using delay start.
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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. The vent is needed for air
circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/
roasting can result.
NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.
Burn and Fire Hezard
l lf you leave a utensil on the right rear
surface unit, use potholders when moving
ft. Pan handles could become hot enough
to burn.
l Keep flammable materials away from
oven vent. Failure to do so could result in
bums or a fire.
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Using The Self-Cleaning
Cycle
In This Section Paw Paw
How the cycle works ........................................18 Setting the controls ..........................................
19
Befor. you stsrt ................................................18 spacid
tip. ........................................................20
The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven
interior. Like with the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-
to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
How the cycle works
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to
burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the
oven gets much hotter than ft does for normal
baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the
soil or grease and burns it away.
You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of
soil in your oven. You can set the cycle time
anywhere between 2 and 4 hours. (See “Setting
the controls” on page 19.)
OVENIWTOFF
DooRLoaa
c t---m--) DOOR“HOCKS
e
The graph at the right is representative of a
normal, 3hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note that the
heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but it
takes longer for the oven to cool enough to
unlock
START 1
Ths I,' Hours
3 STOP
Before you start
Before you start the Self-Claaning cycle, make
sure you:
l Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get
hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a
soapy steel-wool pad for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move or bend the seal.
Poor cleaning, baking and roasting may result.
DO NOT I 1
hand-clean l eel
Hand-clean frame
Hand-clean door
sround edge 7.
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l Remove the broiler pan grki and any pots
and pans being stored in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without
grid) in the oven if you have first removed most
of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher.
If most of the soil is not removed, too much
smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid
will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
l Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.
l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean the
oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they
will become harder to slide. (See page 23.) If
you clean racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides.
(Guides are counted from bottom to top.)
l Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
l Do not touch the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven. Cleaners could produce hazard-
ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
l Do not leave any foil in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt
and damage the oven surface.
NOTES:
l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend
or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked
until the oven is cool enough to safely open.
Wait until it moves freely.
l Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning
results.
l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent.
They may rnett.
l Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned
in the oven. They will discolor.
Setting the controls
1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature
Control to CLEAN.
2. Make sure the clock, Start and Stop Times all
have the correct time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwise 2 or 3 hours.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy
soil.
NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is not
pushed in.
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4. Lift the panel between the oven door and the
control panel. Move the Lock Lever to the
right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light will come on.
5. When the oven temperature goes above
normal baking/roasting temperatures, the
LOCKED Indicator Light will come on. When
the LOCKED Indicator Light comes on, you
cannot open the door or move the Lock Lever.
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is completed
and the oven has cooled enough, the
LOCKED Indicator Light will go off. You can
then move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do
NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily.
Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera-
ture Control to OFF.
To stop the Self-Cleaning
cycle at any time:
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwise until it points to the correct time of
day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera-
ture Control to OFF. When the oven has
cooled enough, the LOCKED Indicator Light
will go off and you can move the Lock Lever
back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until
it moves easily.
Special tips
. Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-
Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and
smoke.
l After the oven Is cool, wipe up any residue or
ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots
remain, clean with a mild, abrasive cleanser or
cleaning sponge.
l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
l If the Self-Cleaning cycle does not get the
oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may
not have been set long enough or you may not
have prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-
Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand-
clean areas noted on page 16.
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