RS600BXYH3 - Hot plate WHIRLPOOL - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Electric Set-In Range (Standard Cleaning)
Brand	Whirlpool
Model	RS600BXYH3
Dimensions (Approx.)	30" W x 27" D x 46" H (with backguard)
Weight (Approx.)	150 lbs
Power Requirements	240 V, 40-50 A dedicated circuit
Cooktop Type	4 Coil Surface Units with Reflector Bowls
Oven Features	Bake, Broil, Oven Light, Adjustable Temperature Control
Cleaning Method	Standard Cleaning (Manual)
Removable Door	Yes
Broiler Pan Included	Yes
Safety Features	Anti-Tip Brackets, Automatic Oven Shutoff (when door open for broil), Indicator Lights
Accessories	Canning Kit (Part No. 242905), Door Panel Pacs (White 814071, Almond 814072)
Spare Parts Availability	FSP® Replacement Parts (Authorized Whirlpool Service)
Warranty	1 Year Full Warranty (Parts and Labor), Limited Warranty for Life of Product on Control Knobs
Customer Support	1-800-253-1301 (24/7)
Manual Languages	English (Additional languages available on request)

Frequently Asked Questions - RS600BXYH3 WHIRLPOOL

How do I clean the surface units and reflector bowls?

Make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool. Lift the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle, pull it straight out, and remove the reflector bowl. Wash reflector bowls in warm soapy water with a nonabrasive pad. Surface units don't require cleaning; spills will burn off. Do not immerse surface units in water.

How do I remove the oven door for cleaning?

Ensure the oven is cool and all controls are OFF. Open the door to the first stop position. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges and push the door down evenly. The door will close only when correctly installed.

How do I adjust the oven temperature if it is too hot or too cold?

Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF, pull it straight off and flip it over. Loosen the locking screws inside. To lower temperature, move the tooth a notch counterclockwise (each notch ≈5°F/2.5°C). To raise, move clockwise. Tighten screws and replace knob.

Why are the surface units not heating?

Check if a household fuse has blown or circuit breaker tripped. Ensure the surface unit is fully plugged into the receptacle. Also, push the control knob in before turning to a setting. Refer to the manual's troubleshooting section for more details.

How do I replace the oven light bulb?

Disconnect power to the range. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Screw the bulb cover back on clockwise and reconnect power. Always use the cover while the oven is in use.

Can I use aluminum foil in the oven?

Yes, but do not cover the entire oven rack or line the oven bottom. Place foil on the rack below the food to catch spillovers, turning up edges. Ensure foil does not touch the heating elements to prevent electrical shock or fire hazard.

What should I do if the oven does not heat?

Verify the Oven Selector is set to BAKE or BROIL and the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to a temperature. If still not heating, check the power supply and fuses/circuit breaker. See the troubleshooting section for further steps.

How do I level the range?

Refer to the Installation Instructions provided with the range. Typically, adjust the leveling legs under the range using a wrench. Ensure the range is level side-to-side and front-to-back for proper cooking results.

Where can I order replacement parts?

Use FSP® replacement parts from authorized Whirlpool service companies. Contact the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301 or visit a local authorized dealer. Have your model and serial numbers ready.

What is covered under the warranty?

The full one-year warranty covers FSP® replacement parts and repair labor for defects in materials or workmanship. After the first year, a limited warranty covers control knobs for the life of the product. Exclusions include incorrect installation, misuse, and light bulbs. Refer to the warranty section in the manual for full details.

USER MANUAL RS600BXYH3 WHIRLPOOL

STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC SET-IN RANGE

MODEL RS600BXY

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

CAUTION

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance's operation, or if you need service, first see "If You Need Assistance Or Service" on page 21. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance's complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer's name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number ____

Serial Number

Purchase Date ____

Dealer Name ____

Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

General

• Read all instructions before using the range.
  • Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

- WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by anti-tip fasteners. To check if the appliance is installed properly, open the oven door and verify that the range is secured to cabinets with four screws through the mounting holes in the front frame of the oven.

- CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

- Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.

- Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

• Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
• Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

- DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop and the oven door.

• Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned.
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
• Keep range vents unobstructed.
• Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.
• Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

•Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.
- Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
- Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as

the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

• Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

• Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven

• Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
- Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Grease

- Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.

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- Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

• Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.
• Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.
• Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Cooktop control panel

Oven control panel

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

Using the surface units 7

Positioning racks and pans 9

For best air circulation 10

Using aluminum foil for baking 10

Baking/roasting 11

Adjusting the oven temperature control ..... 12

Page

Broiling 12

Broiling tips 13

Energy saving tips 14

The oven vent 14

Optional door panel pac 14

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them 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 heating indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on.

WARNING

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

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Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING	RECOMMENDED USE
HI	To start foods cooking.To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium-high	To hold a rapid boil.To fry chicken or pancakes.
Medium (opposite OFF)	For gravy, pudding and icing.To cook large amounts of vegetables.
Medium-low	To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.
LO	To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Cookware tips

• Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit.
• NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the utensil and/or surface unit.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores and departments.

• The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.
• Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly light-weight.
• The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
• Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

CAUTION

Product Damage Hazard

• If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.
• Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

To protect your range:

• Use flat-bottomed canners/panes for best results.
• Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
• Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.
• Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.
• Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
• To prolong the life of the elements:
• Prepare small batches at a time.
• Do not use elements for canning all day.

Optional canning kit

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 cocktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool ^SM service company.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD	RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys	Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom
Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats	2nd level from bottom
Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, non-frozen pies	2nd or 3rd level from bottom

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see "Broiling rack position chart" on page 13.

WARNING

Personal Injury Hazard

• Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
- If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury.

For best air circulation

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.

• Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other.
• For best results, allow 1 12 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
• Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans.

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

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Using aluminum foil for baking

Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles.

• Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
• Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.
• Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

WARNING

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard.

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Baking/roasting

1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information see "Positioning racks and pans" on page 9.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.
4. Put food in the oven.

During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements.

NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red.

1. When baking/roasting is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

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Adjusting the oven temperature control

Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.

If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps:

1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over.

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches.

3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5°C).

4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5°C).

Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

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Broiling

1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See "Broiling rack position chart" on page 13.

2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.

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 Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on.

NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.

1. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

Custom broil

• If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off.
• If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
• Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.

The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.

NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

Broiling rack position chart

RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM	TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS
4	Hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1⁄2" thick or less
3	Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frank-furters
2	Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish

Broiling tips

• Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.
  • Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times.
  • After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

• Place meat the correct distance from the element. Meat placed too close to the element may spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire during broiling.
• To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended. Poor drainage of grease may result in fire. If foil is used, cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and cool in pan.

Energy saving tips

Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product.

• Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
• Match the pan to the surface unit size.
• Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.
• Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.
• Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

• Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible.

• Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

• "Oven peeking" may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.
• Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is warm. Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it.
• Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.
• Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.
• Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.
• Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

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. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/ roasting can result.

NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.

WARNING

Burn and Fire Hazard

If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn.

Keep flammable materials away from oven vent.

Failure to do so can result in burns or a fire.

Optional door panel pac

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. 814071)
• Almond (Kit No. 814072)
from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.

Caring For Your Range

In This Section

Page

Surface units and reflector bowls 15

Removing the oven door 17

Page

Cleaning chart....18

The oven light 20

Your range is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.

WARNING

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.

Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

Surface units and reflector bowls

Removing

1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls.
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element holddown clip and the reflector bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See "Cleaning chart" on page 18 for cleaning instructions.

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Replacing

1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 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 element 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 your 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. This extra heat can discolor it.

Removing the oven door

Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.

WARNING

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

1. Open the door to the first stop position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in.
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.

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Cleaning chart

Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range.

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Control knobs	Sponge and warm, soapy water	Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF.DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish of the knobs.
Control panel	Sponge and warm, soapy waterORPaper towel and spray glass cleaner	Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They may damage the finish.DO NOT spray cleaner directly on panel.Apply cleaner to paper towel.
Exterior surfaces (other than control panels)	Sponge and warm, soapy water	Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.They may damage the finish.NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato or lemon juice) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.
Surface units	No cleaning required	Spatters or spills will burn off.Do not immerse in water.
Chrome reflector bowls	Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad	Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.Clean frequently.Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use)	Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water	Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Oven racks	Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water	Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Oven door glass	Paper towel and spray glass cleanerORWarm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad	Make sure oven is cool.Follow directions provided with the cleaner.Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

PART	WHAT TO USE	HOW TO CLEAN
Oven cavity	Steel-wool pad and warm,soapy waterORCommercial oven cleanersHeavy-duty aluminum foilor shallow pan	Make sure oven is cool.Remove door for easier access. (See page 17.)Clean heavily soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water.Remove door for easier access.Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface.Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner.Rinse well with clear water.Use in well-ventilated room.Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements, heat seal,thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range.Damage will occur.Place piece of foil or shallow pan, slightly larger than the cooking container, on lower rack to catch spillovers.NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking/roasting results could occur.

The oven light

The oven light will come on when you open the oven door.

WARNING

Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

- Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.

- The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Because bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it. Broken glass could cause injury.

To replace the oven light:

1. Disconnect appliance at main power supply.
2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise.

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Reconnect appliance at the main power supply.

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If You Need Assistance Or Service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) This information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance ...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Nothing will operate	The unit is not wired into a live circuit with proper voltage.A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.	Wire the unit into a live circuit with proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.)Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
The oven will not operate	You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL.You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting.	Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting.Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting.
The surface units will not operate	A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped.You have not plugged in surface units all the way.You are not setting the control knobs correctly.	Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.Plug surface units in all the way.(See “Replacing” on page 16.)Push control knobs in before turning to a setting.
Control knob(s) will not turn	You are not pushing in before turning.	Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

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IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Cooking results are not what you expected	The range is not level.The oven temperature seems too low or too high.You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for.The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe.There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking.The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used.	Level range. (See Installation Instructions.)Adjust the oven temperature control.(See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 12.)Preheat oven if called for in recipe.Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size.Allow 114 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation.There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

2. If you need assistance ...

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301

and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant 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.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

3. If you need service ...

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool ^SM service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to

fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

• APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD-MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR

- See: Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service (Example: XYZ Service Co.)

• WASHING MACHINES & DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR

See: Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service (Example: XYZ Service Co.)

4. If you need FSP® replacement parts ...

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2.

5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved ...

- Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

- Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606

• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

WHIRLPOOL®

Electric Cooking Product

Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY	WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYFrom Date of Purchase	FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.
LIMITED WARRANTYFOR LIFE OF THEPRODUCTSecond Year Through Lifeof Product From Date ofPurchase	FSP replacement parts for control knobs.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:1. Correct the installation of the cooking product.2. Instruct you how to use the cooking product.3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.B. Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.D. Damage to the cooking product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.8-92

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the "Assistance or Service" section of this book. After checking "Assistance or Service," additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.