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’ Contents Page 2 3 4 5 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 OvenVent Storage Drawer 5 6 7 7 8 8 10 11 12 13 Optional Rotisserie Caring for Your Range Control Panel Surface Units and Reflector Bowls.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. 6. KEEPpan handles turned in, but not DO NOT allow children to use or over another surface unit to avoid play with any part of the range, or burns, injury and to help prevent the leave them unattended near it. utensil from being pushed off the surThey could be burned or iniured. face units. 2. DO NOT store things children 7. DO NOT use water on grease fires. might want above the range. The fire will spread.
Parts and features Models RE963PXP, RE960PXP and RE953PXP CONTINUOUSCLEANING OVEN CONTROL PANEL OVEN VENT PLUG-IN / REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING OR ONE-PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL SELF-CLEAN t-h MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE AUTOMATIC SWITCH BROIL ELEMENT SELF-CLEANING OR CONTINUOUSCLEANING OVEN OVEN RACK GUIDE I BAKE ELEMENT (SILICONE on Model REOSBPXP)FIBERGLASS HEAT SEAL H REMOVABLE / STORAGE DRAWER OVEN DOOR LITERATURE PAC / (not shown)
CLOCK AND MINUTE TIMER CONTROL KNOW DIGITAL CLOCK -/ I: -_ MINUTE TIMER - STOP TIME CONTROL KNOB START TIME CONTROL KNOB PPER OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT 5 KzEN UPPER OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL < LOWER OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT- LOWER OVEN TE”;P’.
Untfl you get used to the settings, use the followlng start cooking cooking. USe HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. as a gulde. For best results, at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use Lo to to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. for gravy, puddings and icing: to cook large amounts of vegetables. to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting. keep food warm until ready to serve.
Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwlse until clock shows the right time of day. 2. let Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn counterclockwise until the Minute Timer dial shows OFF.The clock settlng 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.
Using the Oven Controls Baking in Either Oven Rock(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at IeastlW to 2 Inches (45 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For mare information, see the “Cooking Guide: I 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack poslfton, lift rack at tront and pull out. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 3.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Controls Does either oven seem hotter or colder than your older oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change. Your new ovens are 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 ovens for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps: 1.
Broiling In Either Oven 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack. positions. 2. Put the broiler the rack. pan and food on 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER” Clock The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn either oven ON and OFF at times you want, 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. To start and stop baking automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. 2.
To start baklng 1. now and stop automutically: Position rack@) properly, 2. Make sure the clock 3. p;Q$t;d and place the food in the oven. is set to the right time of day. turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 4. Set the Oven Selector to the time you want the oven on TIMED. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want. 6.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never keep anything drawer that could burn or melt. Use care when handling Removing the dmwer. the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Litt front and pull out to the second stop. Replaclng 1. in the the storage 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. dmwer Fit ends of drawer slld%ails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK81-242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation Instructlons. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off. NOTE: Surface unlt control knobs have a collar and a spring behlnd them. 3. Wash control knobs and surface unitcollars in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 14 2.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls 2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the reflector bowl (and trim ring if you have porcelain-enamel reflector bowls). 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl (and trin ring if you have porcelain-enamel reflector bowls). See Cleaning Chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 2.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Push the surface unit terminal into me receptacle. When the termlnal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, the surface unlt will fit into the reflector bowl or trim ring. CAUTION: Refieotor bowl, nflect heat baok to the utensllr on the surface unb. They also help oatoh spills. When they are kept oiean, they reflect heatbetter and look new longer.
The Lower Oven Door (Continuous-Cleaning Removina 1. Model Only) the lower oven door will hela make it easier to Clean the lower oven. I Open me door to me first stop positton. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift straight up. 3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges. Push the door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly. The Upper Oven Rack Guides Removing the upper upper oven. 1.
The Continuous-Cleaning Oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain-enamel. Your continuous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain-enamel. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat chars and turns black. The spread-out fat gmduaiiy burns away at medium to high baking temperatures (350”-475°F 176”-231°C) so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Cleaning Tlps 1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. 2. The oven door does not get as hot as me walls. Some hand cleaning needed. 3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning 4. Use aluminum foil on me oven bottom according not burn away and may stain the bottom. may be may be needed. to instructions. Spillovers Hand Cleaning WINDOW - Keep clean with hot sudsy water. Use a plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.
The Self-Cleaning Oven The self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Clean cycle for soil to burn awav .’ Use hot water and . . aerergenr or a soapy steel-wool pad on... the frame -... l - around -.- _... the oven. the inside of the (door, especially the part outside 1. the ._ oven _. seal.
1. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right tlme of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwlse 2 or 3 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil. 4. Move the Lock Lever to the 5. The Lock Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds 500°F (SOO’C]. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can’t be opened when this light is on. 6.
Special mps I- I Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. If the 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 prepared the oven properly. Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20.
How It Works During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468%). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns if off. The graph shows approximatetemperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREE HOUR SEiTlNG (Approximate 1OOO’F Temperatures and Times) 53VC I I BOOT 427°C OVEN SHUTS OFF 6Oo’F 316’c 400°F 204% 2007 START 93% Vzhr. 1 hr 1K hrs. 2 hrs. 2 K hrs 3 hrs. 3 K hrs.
PART WHAT TO USE Broiler pan and grld Warm, soapy wool pad. water Control Warm, soapy sofl cloth. water Control knobs panel Oven raoks HOW TO CLEAN or steel Wash with other cooking utensils. Do not put In Self-Cleanlng Cycle. l l Warm, soapy water spray glass cleaner. and Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. l l or Wash, rinse and dry well. Follow directions provided cleaner. l l with Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. l Wash, rinse and dry.
Using and Replacing the Light Bulbs The Cooktop light The Top light switch on the control panel turns the fluorescent light under the upper oven ON and OFF. Push and hold the button for a few seconds before letting go to turn it ON Push it again to turn OFF the light. To replace: 2. With both hands, pull top of light cover towards you and lift it out of bottom support trim. Remove the 3 screws and metal trim that supports the top of the light cover. The glass is heavy. Hold it securely. 3.
The Oven lights Both oven lights will come on when you open the lower oven door. To turn both lights on when the lower oven door is closed, push the Oven light switch on the control panel. Push it again and/or close the lower oven door to turn off the light. 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. If you have a Self-Cleaning Oven, replace the bulb cover If you have a Self-Cleaning Oven, remove the bulb cover in and snap the wire holder in place.
If the Self-Cleanlng operate: l l l l cycle will not Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN? Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day? Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop? Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right? [The Clean Light will come on.
Maklng your world a llttle easier. Part No. 313295 01984 Whirlpool Printed in U.S.A.
