Whirlpool RS66OBXK User manual

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ELECTRIC RANGE
Model RSUOBXK
one-piece /
Chrome Reflector
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Plus-In / LL==z&E
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Automatic Oven
light Switch
Bake Element
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
If you need service, or call with a question, have this
information ready:
Model Number
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate
just behind the oven door].
2. Purchase date from your sales slip.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book,
your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Service Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooklng Gulde”for Important safety Intormutlon.

Your respons&ilities.. .
Proper installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide”and the “Cooking
Guide”carefully for important use and safety information.
InstalIation
You must be sure your range is...
l installed and leveled in a cabi-
net and on a floor that will hold
the weight:
c Installed in a well-ventilated
3rea protected from the
iveather;
* properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
grounding. (See “Installation
rnstructlons.“)
?roper use
3u must be sure y;rut range is...
‘?ed onlq for jobs expected
come rar7yes;
s tised only by people who can
operate it properly;
Contents
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Your Responsrbllltles
lnstallatron
Proper Use
Safety
Using Your Range
Surface Unit Controls
Oven Controls
Bakrng
Resetting the Oven Temperature Control
Broiling
Oven Rack Positions
Setting the Clock
Minute Timer
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Automatic MEALTIMER Clock
Oven Light
Oven Vent
Optional Rotisserie
Accessory Canning Kit : : :
Cleaning and Caring for Your Range
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
Cleaning Chart
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
If You Need Service or Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance.
3. If You Need Service
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Using your range
Automatic MEALTIMER Clock
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>Surface Unii
Indicators
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Surface Unit
Control Knobs,
-Signal
tights
Clock and MLte Timer / I Start Time Knob Stop Time Knob
SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
Control knobs must be
pushed in before turning them
to a setting. They can be set
anywhere between HI and OFF.
One of the signal lights will
glow when a surface unit is on.
Be sure all lights are off when
you are not cooking.
Turn to setting.
Until you get used to settings, use the following as a guide
Use HI to start
foods cooking or
to bring liquids to
a boil.
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Use MED-LO to
keep food
Cooking after
starting it on a
higher setting.
See “The Accessory Canning Kit” (page 9) and
your “Cooking Guide” for important utensil
information.
Use MED-HI to
hold a rapid boil
or to fry chicken
or pancakes.
Use LO to keep
food warm until
ready to serve.
Set the heat
higher or lower
within the LO
band for the
temperature you
want.
Use MED for
gravy, puddings
and icings or to
cook large
amounts of
vegetables.
SURFACE
UNITS:
Element will be
black during
cooking if contact
with bottom of pan
is good. Element
will not turn red if
good contact is
made.
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Oven SeI’ector Adjustable Oven Temperature Control
4. Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light
goes off
5. Put food in the oven.
6. When done baking, turn both knobs to
OFF.
Durlng baklng, the elements will turn on
and off to help hold the oven temperature at
the settlng. (The top element will never turn
red, but will be hot.] The Slgnal Light will turn
on and otl wlth the elements.
RESETTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL -
Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder at the same settings than your
old oven? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradu-
ally over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem different.
If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting, follo\AJ!?+se steps:
1. Pull out the center
of the Oven Tem-
perature Control.
OFF
Lockin’g Screw
2. Loosen the lock-
ing screw.
OFF
Tootii Notches
3. To lower the tem-
perature, move
Tooih Notches
4. To raise the tem-
perature, move
black ring so tooth is
closerto LO. Each
notch equals
about 10°F (5°C).
OFF
black ring so tooth is
closer to HI. Each
notch equals
about 10°F (5°C).
Tlghten the locking screw. Replace the knob. 5

1. Place the rack where you
want it for broiling. [See
below for suggestions.)
2. Put broiler pan and food
3. Set Oven Selector to
on the rack BROIL
4. Set Oven Temperature
Control to BROIL (Set on a
lower temperature for
slower broiling See
below ]
5. Dunng broiling the oven 6. When brolllng ISdone
door must be partly open. turn both knobs to OFF
A built-In stop ~111hold it
there
Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a setting
lower than BROIL When it’s on BROIL, the broil element IS on al! the time When It’s
on a temperature, the element turns off and on The lower the temperature setting
the shorter are the times when the element is on
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly
open for all brolllng temperatures.
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
Position racks before turning on the oven.oven.
Broil ElementBroil Element
pull out.
BAKING OR ROASTING BROILING
food for baking or roasting should be
placed in the center of the oven
Always leave at least I:), to 2 inches
(4-5 Cm) between the sides of a pan and the
oven wall and another pan, For more informa-
tion, see the “Cooking Guide.”
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Adjust the top rack so the food to be broiled
is at a suggested distance from the broil ele-
ment. (See page 7.1ALWAYS broil with the
door open to the broil-stop.

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di f?gested oven-rack positions and broiling times for erent kinds of meats.
Approximate Minutes -
Selector set to BROIL
Food Descrlptlon Inches (cm) trom top
of lood to Broil Elemenl 1st side 2nd side
Beef Steaks
Rare 1 (2.5 cm) 3’ (8 cm) 7-9 3-5
Medium 1 (2.5 cm) 3 (8 cm) 9-11 4-7
Well done 1 (2.5 cm) 3’ (8 cm) 1l-13 5-7
Beef Steaks
Rare I1 2 (4 cm) 4 -5” (lo-13 cm) 13-15 6-8
Medium I’ 2 (4 cm) 4 -5” (lo-13 cm) 17-19 8-10
Well Done 1’,‘(4cm) 4 -5 (IO-13 cm) 19-21 14-16
Hamburgers 1*’ (1 cm) 3’ (8 cm] 6-8 4-5
Lamb Chops
Medium 1 (2.5 cm) 3 (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
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Ham slice, precooked ’ 2 -1
or tendered (I-2.5cm) 3 (8cm) 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon I2 (I cm) 3 (8cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop I., ‘-1
Well done (2-2.5 cm) 4 -5 (IO-13 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3 lb.
(l-l.5 kg)
cut in half 7 -9 (18.23 cm) 25-30 IO-12
Fish whole 3 (8cm) 11-16 9-74
fillets 3 (8cm) 7-8 5-7
Liver 3 (8cm) 3 3
Frankfurters 4 -5 (IO-13 cm) 6-7 4-5
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.
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
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.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when settina the Minute Timer.
1 . Without pushing it in, turn the Minute
Imer Knob until the hand passes the
setting 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 SFTTING. 7

USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER”: CLOCK
The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at tim?S
you set...even when you are not around.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Put the racks where you
want them and place the
food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set 3. Push in and turn the Start
to the right time of day. Time Knob clockwise
to the time you want bak-
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 BAKE.
6. Set the Oven Temperature
Control on the baking
temperature you want.
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 baking automatically:
1. Put the racks where you want them and
place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time
of day.
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the
baking temperature you want.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock-
6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to
OFF.
wise to the time you want the oven to shut
Off.
7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
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 (116 mL) of water for 1 to II/2 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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THE OVEN LIGHT
The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. It goes off when the
door is closed.
To replace the light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply
4. Replace the buz 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
pulling out on the wire
holder and moving it to the
side.
6. Turn electrical power back
on at main power supply.
THE OVEN VENT
When the oven is on, hot air and moisture
escape through a vent under the right rear
surface unit. The vent is needed for air
irculation in the oven.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking can reSUlt
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 261881,
RCK79) from your dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructrons.
ACCESSORY 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.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the
range. 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.
SEETHE “COOKING GUIDE” FOR IMPORTANT CANNING INPORMATION 9

Cleaning and caring
for your range
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
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1. First make sure all knobs are set on OFF.
All knobs pull straight off.
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2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to
wipe the panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water, Rinse
well and dry.
4. Push the knob straight back on. Make sure
it points to OFF.
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SURFACE UNITS AND
REFLECTOR BOWLS
REMOVING
1. Be sure surface units ore OFF and COOL.
2. Lift the edge of the unit just enough to clear
the reflector bowi.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the
4. Lift out the reflector bowl
REPLACING
1. Be sure surface unit controls are OFF.
Receptacle Bowl
Opening
2. Line up opening In the reflector bowl with
the surface unit receptacle.