Whirlpool RS675PW User manual

ViB’RANGE -
i Set-in
Self-Cleaning
Models
RS675PW (Showr
RS6750XV

Contents
Page
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . 3
PARTS AND FEATURES . . . . . 5
USING YOUR RANGE. . . . . 6
Using the Surface Units . . . . 6
Optional Canning Kit . . 7
The Electronic MEALTIMER’”
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting the Electronic Clock 9
Using the Electronic Minute
Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Oven Controls . . . 11
Baking.. . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control . . . 12
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Custom Broil . . . . . 13
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Using the Electronic
Automatic MEALTIMER’”
Clock . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . 14
Other Operating Hints . . . . . . 17
The Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . 17
Optional Rotisserie . . . . . 18
Optional Door Panel Pat 18
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. . 18
Control Panels and Knobs.. . 18
Surface Units and Reflector
Bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning Chart . . . . . . . 24
The Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE. . . . . 26
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY . . . . 28
01989 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour range
You are responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and
the Cooking Guide.
l Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold itsweight,
and where it is protected from the elements. [See the 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.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. Itwill be easier to remove before the
range is used. Toremove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as
described above.
Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammble or toxic solvents, such as acetone,
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, etc. These can damage the finish.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
InJury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, lncludlng
l Read all instructions before using
the range. faces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder touch
l Install or locate the range only in hot heating elements. Do not use
accordance with the provided a towel or bulky cloth for a pot-
Installation Instructions. It is rec- holder. They could catch on fire.
ommended that the range be
installed by a qualified installer. l Select a pan with a flat bottom
that isabout the same size as
The range must be properly
connected to electrical supply the surface unit. If pan is smaller
and grounded. than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
0 Do not use the range for warm- exposed and may result in the
ing or heating the room. Persons igniting of clothing or potholders.
could be burned or injured, or Correct pan size also improves
a fire could start. cooking efficiency.
l Do not leave children alone or l Never leave surface units unat-
unattended in area where the tended at high heat settings. A
range is in use. They should boil-over could result and cause
never be allowed to sit or stand smoking and greasy spillovers
on any part of the range. They that may ignite.
could be burned or injured. l Make sure the reflector bowls
l Do not wear loose or hanging are in place during cooking.
garments when using the range. Cooking without reflector bowls
They could ignite if they touch a may subject the wiring and
hot surface unit or heating ele components underneath them
ment and you could be burned. to damage.
0 Do not repair or replace any l Do not line reflector bowls with
part of the range unless specifi- aluminum foil or other liners.
tally recommended in this man- Improper installation of these
ual. All other servicing should liners may result in a risk of
be referred to a qualified electric shock or fire.
technician. l Check to be sure glass cooking
l Do not store flammable mate- utensils are safe for use on the
rials in or near the range. They cooktop. Only certain types of
could explode or burn. glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
0 Do not use water on grease fires. earthenware or other glazed
Never pick up a flaming pan. utensils are suitable for cooktops
Smother flaming pan on cook- without breaking due to the
top by covering with a well-fitted sudden change in temperature.
lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, Flam- l Turn Pan handles inward, but
ing grease outside of pan can not over other surface units. This
be extinguished with baking will help reduce the chance
soda or, if available, a multipur- of burns, igniting of flammable
pose dry chemical or foam-type materials, and spills due to
extinguisher. bumping of the pan.
l Useonly dry potholders. Moist
or damp potholders on hot sur- l Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
COntlnUed
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will be damaged and shock or l Do not store things children
fire could result. might want above the range.
l Use care when opening oven Children could be burned or
door. Let hot air or steam escape injured while climbing on it.
before removing or replacing l Do not touch surface units, areas
food. near units, heating elements or
l Do not heat unopened con- interior surfaces of oven. Surface
tainers. They could explode. The units and heating elements may
hot contents could cause burns be hot even though they are
and container particles could dark in color. Areas near surface
cause injury. units and interior surfaces of an
l Keep range vents unobstructed. oven become hot enough to
l Always position oven racks in cause burns. During and after
desired location while oven is use, do not touch, or let clothing
cool. If rack must be moved or other flammable materials
while oven is hot, do not let contact surface units, areas near
potholder contact hot heating units, heating elements or interior
element in oven. surfaces of oven until they have
l Do not clean door seal. It is had sufficient time to cool. Other
essential for a good seal. Care surfaces of the range may
should be taken not to rub, become hot enough to cause
damage, or move the seal. burns; such as,the oven vent
Clean only parts recommended opening, the surface near the
in this Use and Care Guide. vent opening, the cooktop, the
oven door and window.
l Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
. FOR YOUR SAFETY l
oven liner protective coating of
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
any kind should be used in or
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
around any part of the oven.
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
l Before self-cleaning the oven,
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
oven racks and other utensils.
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buying a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and
mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided wlth 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 Modef Number
on the oven frame] and purchase
date from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book, the Cooking Guide
and sales slip together in a handy
place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER” OVEN / LOCKEC
ClOCKIMINm TIMER SELECTOR INDICATOR LIGHT \
CC UNIT
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\ LEFl REAR
CONTROL KNOB
’ REAR SURFACE UNIT
INDICATOR LIGHT
ONE-PIECE CHROME
REFLECTOR BOWLS
/ PLUG-IN SURFACE UNITS
\
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB / /+@+ OVEN VENT
OVEN TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
SERIAL NUMBER mm/ k
SELF-CLEANING ’ -
- A
OVEN
OVEN DOOR ’ 5

Using your range
Using the Surface Units
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set 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
lights
One of the surface unit indicator
lights on the control panel will glow
when a surface unit ison.
Burn and Fire Hazard
Be sure all control knobs are
turned to OFF and all lndlcator
lights are OFF when you are not
cooking. Someone could be
burned or a fire could start if a
surface unlt 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 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 warm 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
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.
Burn and Product Damage Hazard
l If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the
heat from the exposed sectton of the surface unlt. Use correctty sized
cooklng utensils to prevent Injury.
l If a surface unlt stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan Is not flat
enough or Is too small for the surface unlt. Prolonged usage of Incorrect
utensils for long perlods of tlme can result In damage to the surface unlt,
oooktop, wlrtng and surroundlng areas. To prevent damage, use correct
utenslls, start cooklng on HI and turn control down to conttnue cooklng.
See the Cooklng Gulde for addlttonal utensil Informatton.
Optiond hnning 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 authorized WhirlpooP
service company.
See the Cooklng Gulde for addlttonal canning lnformatlon.

The Electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER’”Clock handles many differenttypes of functions.
The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock:
l The numbers on the Display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob.
l When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the Display shows hour and minutes.
Twenty-five minutes past Forty-five minutes past
six o’clock. twelve o’clock.
l When using the Min/Sec Timer,the Display shows minutes and seconds in
the following sequence.
- For settings from l-59 seconds, each second will show in the Display.
- Forsettings from I-IO minutes, the Display will increase in 10second
increments.
- Forsettings from lo-99 minutes, the Display will increase in 1minute
increments.
l When using the Bake Hours and/or Stop Time, the Display shows hours and
minutes.
Two-hours and fifteen Eleven-hours and fifty-nine
minutes. minutes.
Ofher operating hlnfs may be found on page 17.
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Setting the Electronic Clock
When you first plug in the oven or if Then, 4 eights and the Min/Sec Timer
your electricity goes off for a while, and Bake Hours Indicator Lights will
each light in the Display will flash in flash. The flashing means that the
sequence. clock is ready to be set.
1. Push in both the Min/Sec Timer
Button and the Bake Hours Button.
“0:OO”will show in the Display and
the Indicator Lights will go off.
2. Turn the Set Knob to set the right
time of day. Turning the knob
clockwise increases the numbers,
while turning the knob counter-
clockwise decreases the num-
bers The Display will show the
time you set in hours and minutes.

Using the Electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. Itworks like a kitchen timer.
Itcan be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps
when the set time is up.
1. Push in the Min/Sec Tlmer Button.
The Indicator Llght will come on
and the Display will show “0:OO:
2. Turnthe Set Knob until the desired
time shows in the Display. Turning
the knob clockwise increases the
numbers, while turning the knob
counterclockwise decreases the
numbers.
3. Atl I ~~p-m-1
the Indicat6 Light will stay on and
the Display will start counting
down in seconds.
4. When lhe time is up, you will hear a
beeping sound. Pushthe Min/Sec
Timer Button to stop the beeping. The
beeping will automatically stop atter
l-2 minutes.
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Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. 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 IYzto
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.
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2. Setthe Oven Selector on BAKE.The
ON Indicator Light will come on.
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3. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The HEATINGIndicator Light
will come on. The oven is pre-
heated when the HEATINGIndica-
tor Light first goes off.
4. Putfood in the oven. During bak-
ing, the elements will turn on and
off to keep the oven temperature
at the setting. The HEATINGIndica-
tor Light will turn on and off with
the elements.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.The
HEATINGand ON Indicator Lights
will go OFF.
The top element helps heat
during baklng, but does not
turn red.

Adjusting the Oven Temperature 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 compared 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:
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screw.
Note
the position of the notches.
OFF
NOTCHE TOOTH
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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.
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Broiling
1
I. 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,
10.2cm]. The door will stay open
by itself.
Custom Broil
2. Putthe broiler pan and food on 1
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL.The
ON and HEATINGIndicator Lights
will come on.
5. When broiling isdone, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.The
ON and HEATINGIndicator Lights
will go off.
l If food Iscooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control tounterclock-
wise until the HEATINGIndicator Light goes off.
l Ifyou 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 temperafures.
NOTE: The door must be partly open whenever fhe oven Is set to BROIL.
Leavlng the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER’”Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at
times you set,even if 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...undercooklng will result.
To delay start and stop automatlcally:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
and place the food in the oven.
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3. Setthe Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.The ON Indicator Light will
come on.
Make sure the clock Is set to the
4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want.
5. Set the clock for the length of
baking time you want. Push in the
Bake Hours Button. Turn the Set
Knob until the length of baking
time you want shows in the Dis-
play This example shows 2 hours,
15minutes. Bake Hours can be set
for up to 11hours, 59 minutes.
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6. The Bake Hours Indicator Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Indica-
tor Light will flash. The Auto Oven
Symbol and HEATINGIndicator
Light will come on. The Display
will count down in minutes. If you
want to see Stop Tlme, push the
Stop Time Button. Pushthe Bake
Hours Button to see baking time
again.

7. Whent
plete, the oven beep for 1-2
minutes. Tostop, push the Bake
Hours Button. Turn the Oven Selec-
tor and Oven Temperature Control
to OFF
Delay start and automatic
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the
3. Setthe Oven Selector on TIMEDBP
4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
8. To stop the oven before the pro-
grammed time, push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set Knob
counterclockwise until the Display
shows “0:001’The Display will
return to the time of day. Turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Temper-
ature Control to OFF
shut-off:
and place the food in the oven.
rlght time of day.
rKE.The ON Indicator Light will come on.
on the baking temperature you want.
5. Set the clock for the time of day
you want the food to be done
(Stop Time): Push in the Stop Time
Button, then turn the Set Knob until
the time of day you want the food
to be done shows on the Display.
This example shows 6 o’clock.
6. The Display will show the time you
want set.The Stop Time Indicator
Light will stay on. The Bake Hours
Indicator Light will flash.
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7. Set the clock for the length of
baklng tlme you want: Push in
the Bake Hours Button, then turn
the Set Knob until the length of
baking time you want shows in
the Display. Thisexample shows
2 hours, 15minutes. Bake Hours
can be set for up to 11hours, 59
minutes.
8. The Bake Hours Indicator Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Indica-
tor Light will flash. If you want to
see the Stop Time, push the Stop
Time Button. Pushthe Bake Hours
Button to see baklng time again.
9. The clock automatically calcu-
lates the time to turn the oven on.
At the time, the Auto Oven Symbol
and HEATINGIndicator Light will
come on and the oven will heat.
This example shows the oven on
at 45 minutes past 3 o’clock.
10. When baking is complete the
oven will shut off and beep for
1-2minutes. Tostop, push the
Bake Hours Button.
Turn the Oven Selector and
Oven Temperature Control to
OFF
11. To stop the oven before the
preset ffme: Push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set
Knob counterclockwise until the
Display shows “0:001’Turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Tern-
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To avold sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER’” control:
l Do not use foods that will spoil while waltlng for cooklng to start, such as
dlrhes with mllk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or flsh. Any
food that has to watt for cooklng to start should be very cold or frozen
before It Is put In the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND
MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods contalnlng baking powder or yeast when using delay
start. They will not rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remaln In oven for more than two hours affer end of
cooklng cycle.
Other Operating Hints
l If you want to check what you have programmed, press the button for the
function you want to check. The Display will show what you have programmed
for that function.
l Ifyou want to check the time of day, press the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours
Buttons. The Display will show the time of day.
l A rapidly flashing indicator light indicates an error in programming. Cancel
any entries and begin again.
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 ison.
Burn Hazard
It you leave a utensil on the right
rear surface unit, use potholders
when movlng It. Pan handles can
become hot enough to burn.
Plastic utensils left over the vent
can melt.
The vent is needed for air circulation.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
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 (Model RS675PXVonly], 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.
Caring for your range
Control Panels and Knobs
Bum and Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are OFF and the range
Is cool before cleaning. Fallure to do so can
result In bums or electrltal shock.
1. Pull knobs straight off.
2. Usewarm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the
control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak.
4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.
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Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
Removing
Burn and Electrlcal Shock Hazard
Make sure all surface units are OR before
removlng surface units and reflector bowls.
Fallure to do so can result In burns or electrlcal
1. Turn off all surface units. 2. Liftthe 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. Liftout the reflector bowl. See
“Cleaning Chart” on page 24 for
cleaning instructions.

Replacing
Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and
reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
l Do not line the reflector bowls with toil. Flre or electrical shock could
result.
1. Turn off all surface units. 2. Line up openings in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit recep-
tacle and the element hold down
clip.
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.
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.
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units.
They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat
better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be flat
enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case,
some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down
and heats the reflector bowl. Thls extra heat can discolor It. See Cooking
Guide for further lnformatlon.
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