ELECTRIC RANGE Models RE963PXV RE960PXV (Shown)
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended neclr 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.
Parts and features Models RE963PXV and RE960PXV CONTINUOUSCLEANING OVEN \ GWKIWP LIGHT, \ PORCELAIN-ENAMEL EFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SELF-CLEANING BROIL ELEMENT VEN RACK GUIDE BAKE ELEMENT REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown)
I CLOCK AND MINUTE TIMER CONTROL KNOB / MINUTE TIMER START TIME KNOB - 1 - DIGITAL CLOCK STOP TIME KNOB -UPPER OVEN “HEATING” SIGNAL LIGHT I UPPER OVEN SELECTOR LOWER OVEN “HEATING” SIGNAL LIGHT UPPER OVEN -TEMPERATURE CONTROL LOWER OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL LOWER OVEN SELECTOR A SELF-CLEAN 4 “LOCKED” SIGNAL LIGHT LEFI REAR CONTROL KNOB SURFACE UNIT SIGNAL LIGHTS -CONTROL RIGHT REAR KNOB TOP LIGHT SWITCH /ONTROL /VEN RIGHT FRONT PANEL LIGHT SWITCH LEFT FRONT CONTROL KNOB Using your range Using t
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 MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables. Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.
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 counterclockwise until 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. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
Using the Oven Controls Baking in Either Oven The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least lY2 to 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. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack a: front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 2 3.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Controls 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 foll%Gng these steps: LOCKING SCREW 1.
Broiling 1. in Either Oven 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 the rack. pan and food on 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The “heating” Signal Light will come on. 5.
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. ‘Tmk. To start and stop baking 1. automatically: Position the oven rack(s) property and place the food in the oven. 3.
To start baking 1. now and stop automatically: Position rack(s) properly 2. Make sure the clock and place the food in the oven. is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to shut off. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED. 5. Set the Oven Temperature 6. to the time you want the oven Control on the baking temperature you want.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing 1. 1. drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing I the storage the storage 2. Lift back slightly andzde all the way out. drawer drawer SLIDE RAIL yy Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. I 2.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-81/242985) 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. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip, reflector bowl and trim ring. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 23 for cleaning instructions. Replacing I I 2. Line bowl with and up openings in the reflector and notch in the trim ring the surface unit receptacle the element hold down clip.
I. 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. CAUTION: 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 trim rfng gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit.
Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots. CAUTION: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resuif to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. The Upper Oven Rack Guides Removing the upper upper oven.
The Continuous-Cleaning Upper Oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain, Your ContinuousCleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.
Hand Cleaning WINDOW - Keep clean with hot soapy water. Use a plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. !ACKS - Use a soapy bad for best cleaning ielI. steel wool results. Rinse WALLS AND DOOR-Wash with hot soapy water. Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. Rinse well.
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 during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l The inside of the door. l The frame around the oven. 00 NOT clean the fiberglass seal. 00 NOT move it or bend it.
Setting the Co Be sure the kitchen normal smoke and 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 time of day. 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 moderate to heavy soil. 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right - 5. The “locked” Signal Light comes an when the oven iemperature exceeds normal baking temperalures.
Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-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 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 prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20.
PART HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Surface units No cleaning required. l l Porcelainenamel reflector bowls Warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad. Self-Cleaning cycle. Chrome trim rings Warm soapy water a plastic scrubbing and pad. Control Warm soapy a soff cloth. and Control knobs panel Broiler pan and grid water l l l Wash, rinse ond dry well. Clean frequently. 8 Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. l Do not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven.
Using and Replacing the Light Bulbs The Cooktop light The fluorescent top light is under the control panel. The Top Light Switch is on the control panel. Push it in and hold it for a few seconds to turn on the top light. Push it again to turn it off 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 the 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 to turn off the light. To Replace the Upper Oven light: 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. To Replace the lower Oven Liaht: 2.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervoltage? (See Installation Instructions.
2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consuItan?s can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. 3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has nationwide a network of franchised TECH1 CARE” Service I Companies.
WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT W-TY EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
