Whirlpool RS660BXV User manual

Contents
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BEFOREYOU USEYOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
PARTSAND 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
Optional Rotisserie
Optional Door Panel Pat
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Oven Light
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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Before you use your range
Read this Use 6 Care Guide and the 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 the range where it is protected from the elements, leveled in a
cabinet and on a floor strong enough to support its weight.
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 Cooking Guide for Important safety and use information.
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IMPORTANT
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
ploy with any port of the range, not over another surface unit to
or leave them unattended near it. ovoid 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 wont 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 anyone 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 con still be hot enough They could ignite if they touch Q
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, rocks and tainers. They could explode. The
door con get hot enough to hot contents could burn and
cause burns. container particles could
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a case injury
room. Persons in the room could 10. When adding or removing food,
be burned or injured, or Q fire MAKE SURE to open the oven
could start. door all the way to prevent burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 -
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registratlon Card provlded with this product. Then complete
the form below. Hove this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
. Copy model and serial numbers
Model Number
from plate (behind the oven door
on the oven frame) and purchase
dote from soles slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and soles slip to-
gether in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RS660BXV
AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER* STOP
CLO~KIMINUTE TIMER T!ME
SURFACE UNIT
INDICATOR
LEFT REAR START
CONTROL KNOB TIME ONE-PIECE CHROME
REAR SURFACE REFLECTOR BOWLS
UNIT SIGNAL
LIGHT PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNITS
‘RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB , OVEN VENT
PANEL
LEFl FRONT
CONTROL KNOB
FRONT SURFACE
UNIT SIGNAL
LIGHT
RIGHT FRONT
SURFACE UNIT
SELF-CLEANING
OVEN
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OVEN “HEATING”
Using your range
Using the Surface Units
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to Q setting. They
con be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
is turned on by that knob.
Signal light
One of the signal lights will glow
when a surface unit is on.
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 Use LO
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after worm until
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it ready to
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
vegetables. or lower
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
bowls. Start cooking on HI and turn control down to con-
tlnue cook1n.g.
within the LO
bond to keel
food at the
temperature
you want. 5

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 Cooking 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 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.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
Without pushing it in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the timer
hand passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushing 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.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.

Using the Oven Controls
Baking
Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, 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 1Yzto
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. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
The “on” Signal Light will come on. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The “heating” Signal Light
will come on. The oven is pre-
heated when the “heating” Signal
Light first goes off.
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
“heating” Signal Light will turn on
and off with the elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
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5. When baking is done. turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF The
“heating” and “on” Signal Lights
will go OFF

Adjusting the Oven Tempemture 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. But when
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:
LOCKIN
SCREW
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2. Loosen the lockina screw Note
Knob straight off.
the position of fh& notches.
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OFF
‘NOTCHES
3. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
OFF
TOOTH
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten fhe locking screw and
replace the control knob.

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,
10.2 cm]. The door will stay open
by itself.
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2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL. The
“on” and “heating” Signal Lights
will come on.
5. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.The
“on” and “heating” Signal Lights
will go off.
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counferclock-
wise until the “heating” 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 broiling temperatures.
NOTE:The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL.
leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain 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 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 for cakes,
cookies, efc...undercooking will result.
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To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE. The “on” Signal Light will
come on.
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. Set the Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want. The oven will now start and
stop automatically. The “heating”
Signal Light will come on.
7. Affer baking 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 baking now and stop automatically:
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. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. After 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
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 utensils leff
over the vent can melt.
Do not block fhe vent. Poor baking
can result.
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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
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. 814071) or Almond (Kit
No. 814072) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation
instructions.
Caring for your range
Control Panels and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off.
2. Use warm 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
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the element hold down clip
and the reflector bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
“Cleaning Chart” on page 19 for
cleaning instructions.
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3. 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 0~
bowl with
tacle and
clip.
lenings in the reflector
the surface unit recep-
the element hold dow
4. 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.
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the
surface unlfs. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gefs dlscoiored, some of the utensils may not be
flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit In elfher
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go info or around a utensil
goes down and heats fhe reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor
if. See Cooklng Guide for further information.
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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Before You Start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
DO NOT move if or bend if. Poor
soil to burn away. Use hot water
cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
wool pad on...
pots and pans you may have
l The inside of the door. stored in the oven. They can’t
l The frame around the oven. stand the heat.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce smoke
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
if you want fhe oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. Cther-
wise, put oven racks on second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top). After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on page
19. Chrome reflector bowls must
not be cleaned in the oven. They
will discolor.
CLEANDOOR CLEANSEAL
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the Cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven DO NOT block the vent during
cleaners In your oven. Damage to the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
fhe porcelain ffnlsh may occur. move freely for besf cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you results.
could bend or break It. The lever is
deslgned to stay locked unfli the
oven Is cool enough to safely
open. Waif until if moves freely.
DO NOT use foll or other liners in
the oven. During fhe Self-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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Setting the Controls
Be sure the k&hen Is ventilated during the SeWCleanIng cycle. This will help
normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as posslbl
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control on CLEAN.
The “on” Signal Light will come on,
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours.
. Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for moder-
ate to heavy soil.
2. Make sure the Clock, Start and
Stop Times all have the right time
of day.
4. Lift the panel between the oven
door and the control panel. Move
the Lock Lever all the way to the
right. The “heating” Signal Light
will come on.
5. The “locked” Signal Light comes
on when the oven temperature
exceeds normal baking tempera-
tures The Lock Lever must not be
moved and the door can’t be
opened when the “locked” Signal
Light is on.
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is
completed, the “locked” Signal
Light goes off. Move the Lock Lever
back to the left. Do not force it.
Wait until it moves easily. Turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Temper-
ature Control to OFF.
7. Atter the oven is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
with a soapy steel wool pad. 17

Special Tips
l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help
get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke.
l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven
takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
l Ifthe Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected,
the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have pre-
pared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time
and hand clean areas noted on page 16.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle
at anytime:
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise until it points to
the right time ot day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.When
the “locked” Signal Light goes off,
move the Lock Lever back to the
left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it
moves easily.
How It Works
During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for
baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease
and soil and burns it off.
This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-
Cleaning cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEllING
(Approximate Temperatures and Times)
1000°F 53.3%
800°F 427°C
600°F 316°C
400°F 204°C
2OO’F 93°C
START Vz hr. 1 hr. 1Yz hrs. 2 hrs. 2 YI hrs. 3 hrs. 3 v2 llrs. STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.
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Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior
surtaces
(stalnless
steel finish)
Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad
for stubborn spots.
l Wipe off regularly when range is
COOI.
l Do not allow food containing
acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon juice or milk) to remain
on surface. Acids will remove
the glossy flnish.
l Do not use abraslve or harsh
cleansers.
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 Pollshing 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.
. Do not clean In Self-Cleaning Oven.
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well
l Do not soak.
Control panel Warm soapy water or
spray glass cleaner.
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 dry well.
l Do not clean In Self-Cleanlna Oven.
Oven racks Self-Cleaning cycle.
l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
cycle.
OR
Warm soapy water or l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel
soapy steel wool pads. wool pads for stubborn areas.
NOTE: The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when
left In the Self-Cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove trom the oven and clean by hand.
Oven door
glass
Self-Cleaning
Oven
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.
. Wash, rinse and dry well.
For areas outside the
l Follow directions starting on
Self-Cleaning area use page 16. “Using the Self-Cleaning
warm soapy water or Cycle:’
soapy steel wool pads.
l Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
l Do not use foil to line the bottom
of vour Self-Cleaning Oven.
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The Oven Light
The oven light will come on when you open the oven door,
To Replace:
3. Remove the light bulbfrom its
socket. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb.
2. Remove the bulb cover in the
back of the oven by pulling out
and pushing the wire holder to
the side.
4. Replace the bulb cover and snap
the wire holder in place. Turn the
power back on at the main power
SUPPlY.
CAUTION: The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven.
The cover protects the bulb from breaking.
NOTE:The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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