Whirlpool RS6700XV User manual

RS670PXV (Shown)

Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR RANGE.
Using the Surface Units
Optional Canning Kit
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . .._.....
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Clock
Oven Vent .
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Optional Rotisserie
Optional Door Panel Pat
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls
Oven Window
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Oven Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY . .
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read this Use 81Care Gulde and the Cooking Guide for important safety
information.
You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use 8 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 Cooklng Gulde for Important safety and use informatlon.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the range,
or leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured.
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units or heating
elements. Dark colored units and
elements can still be hot enough
to burn severely
4. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop
and oven walls, racks and
door can get hot enough to
cause burns.
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface unit to
avoid burns, injury and to help
prevent the utensil from being
pushed off the surface units.
7. DO NOT use water on grease
fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother with
baking soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface unit or heating ele-
ment and you could be burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers. They could explode. The
hot contents could burn and
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 K)R YOUR SAFEW 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 mall
the Owner Registration Card provided with 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
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RS670PXV and RS6700XV
STOP OVEN LIGHT
TIME SWITCH
AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’ BTART
LEFT REAR CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER TIME
CONTROL KNOB
’ REAR SURFACE
UNIT SIGNAL
LIGHT
/
ONE-PIECE CHROME
REFLECTOR BOWLS
PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNITS
CONTROL KNOB
LIGHT
RIGHT FRONT
CONTRI
IT
OVEN
SUR-FACE UNIT OVEN DOOR
INDICATOR
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“HEATING” OVEN “ON”
SIGNAL LIGHT
OVEN “LOCKE-D” OVEN TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL
Using your range
Using the Surface Units
Surfoce 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.
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
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 for gravy, to keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI seftlng for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
bowls. Start cooklng on HI and turn control down to con-
tinue cooklng.
Use LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
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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Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
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1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2. let the Mlnute Timer Knob pop
turn clockwlse until clock shows out. Turn counterclockwise until
the right time of day. the Minute Timer dial is on 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. I
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. Without pushing It in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the setting 2. Without pushing it In, turn the
in the window passes the one you knob back to the setting you want. When the tlme is up, a buzzer will
want. sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the
Minute Timer Dial to OFF. I
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK I

Using the Oven Controls
Baking
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1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
The “on” Signal Light will come on.
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 baklng, but does not
turn red.
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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.
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.
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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 Conttd
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 difficult
results.
If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the
temperature settings, thev can be adiusted bv following these steps:
LOCKING
OFF
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1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off.
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OFF
NOTCHES
2. Loosen the locking screw Note
the position of the notches.
OFF
3. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
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.

Bmiling
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.
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.
Custom Broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
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, etc...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.
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3. Push in and turn the StartTime
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
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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.
After 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 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. Atter 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: Plasttc utensils left
over the vent can melt.
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 RS67OPXV only)
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
2. 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
Removing
.
Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
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2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the element hold down clip
and the reflector bowl.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
‘Cleaning Chart” on page 20 for
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cleaning rnsrrucnons.

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 openings in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit recep-
tacle and the element hold down
clip.
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 unlts. 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 elfher
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. lhls extra heat can discolor
It. See Cooklng Gulde for further Informatlon.
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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 TAKE APART 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. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame
into the bottom of the window
opening.
2. Push the top of the frame into
place while pushing down.
2. Slightly tip the window and
frame out from the top.
3. With both hands, lift up on both
sides of the frame.
;I. Replace the screws.

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 it or bend it. Poor
soil to burn away. Use hot water cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
l The inside of the door.
l The frame around the oven.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can’t
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 the 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 20. Chrome reflector bowls
must not be cleaned In the oven.
CiEAN FRAME- GrEAh DooR They will discolor.
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 fhe Self-Cleaning cycle. Alr must
the porcelain flnlsh may occur. move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you resuits.
could bend or break it. The lever Is
deslgned to stay locked unffl the
oven Is cool enough to safely
open. Walt until lt moves freely.
DO NOT use toll or other liners In
the oven. During the Self-Cleanlng
cycle toll can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
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1, Set the Oven Selector and Oven 1
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.
l 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.
Setting the Controls
Be sure the kitchen is venttlated durlng the Self-Cleanlng cycle. Thls will help
normal smoke and heat odors to dlsappear from the room as quickly as posslble
4. Lift the panel between the oven
door and the control panel. Move
the Lock Lever all the way to the
right.
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. After 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. ,,

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 pagel6.
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To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
at anvtlme:
TeI’nDerdUre Control to OFF.When
1. Push in and turn the Sto 1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise until itKnob clockwise until it points to
the right time -* A_the right time of day.
the “locked” Signal Light goes off,
move the Lock Lever back to the
left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it
moves easily
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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 ahd burns it off.
This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-
Cleaning cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE- THREEHOUR SEITING
(Approximate Temperatures and Times)
400°F
200°F
START K hr. 1hr. IVzhn. 2 hrs. 2 K hrs. 3 hrs.
swc
427%
316°C
204°C
93°C
3 VZhrs. 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.

Cleaning Chart
PART
Exterior
surfaces
(porcelain
and stainless
steel flnlsh)
WHAT TO USE
Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad
for stubborn spots.
HOW TO CLEAN
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 flnlsh)
l Make sure cooktop is COOL.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner or polishing creme.
NOTE: For stalnless steel surfaces, follow above cleaning
lnstructlons before using non-abrasive chrome cleaner or
Cook lop Pollshing Creme (PN 814009).
Surlace unlts 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.
l Do not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven.
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 grld Warm soapy water and a
l Clean after each use.
soapy steel wool pad.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
. Do not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven.
Oven racks Self-Cleaning cycle. . 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
lefl In the SelfCleanIng cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove from the oven and clean by hand.
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.
SelfCleanIng
Oven For areas outside the
Self-Cleaning area use
warm soapy water or
soapy steel wool pads.
l Follow directions starting on
page 16, “Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle!’
l Do not use commercial oven
cleaners.
l Do not use toll to line the bottom
of your SelfCleanIng Oven.
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