Page 1: Table Of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ... Parts and Features ... Using Your Range ... Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ... Caring for Your Range ... If You Need Assistance or Service ... Warranty ... 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. MODEL RS386PXE...
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Table of Contents A Note to You ... Important Safety Instructions ... Parts and Features ... Using Your Range ... Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation ... Using aluminum foil for baking ... The electronic oven control...
Page 3: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 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 the symbol. wWARNING General •...
Page 5 window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. •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 pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
Page 6: Instructions
I MPO RT A N T S A FE T Y INS T R UCTIO NS 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 pot holder contact hot heating elements in oven.
Page 7: Parts And Features
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. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. CLEAN TOP ®...
Page 8: Using Your Range
Using Your Range To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting.
Page 9 Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off –...
Page 10: Positioning Racks And Pans
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Positioning racks and pans To remove racks: Pull rack toward you. Tilt up front end. Pull rack out. To replace racks: Place rack on rack guides. Tilt up front end. Push rack in until it clears the stop. Lower front and push rack in the rest of the way.
Page 11: For Best Air Circulation
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. •...
Page 12: The Electronic Oven Control
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E The electronic oven control Off/ cancel CANCEL TIMER ON/OFF CLOCK Timer on/off Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, a time of day and “PF” will appear in the tempera- ture display.
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock The clock must be set for the automatic oven timing functions to work properly. Press the Clock pad. Use the Increase/Decrease pads to set the time of day. Press the “up” ( ) or “down” ( ) pad until the correct time shows on the display.
Page 14: Using The Off/Cancel Pad
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E After the countdown is over, three short tones will sound, followed by one tone that sounds every 6 seconds until you press any other command pad. To reset the Minute Timer: Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on page 13.
Page 15: Baking/Roasting
Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temperature to be set appears on the display. To cook at a different temperature, use the Increase/Decrease pad(s).
Page 16: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Adjusting the oven temperature control Although 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 baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps:...
Page 17: Broiling
Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 18. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [10 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
Page 18: Broiling Tips
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM Hamburger patties and thin steaks, thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops,...
Page 19: Energy Saving Tips
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: •...
Page 20: Cook Time
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Press the Cook Time pad. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound.
Page 21 To delay start and stop automatically: Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Press the Cook Time pad. Press the Increase pad until the desired baking/roasting time shows on the display. Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cook time.
Page 22 USI NG Y OU R R A NG E Press the Bake pad. The last oven temp- erature to be set appears on the display. NOTE: If this step is not done, a tone will sound. Press Increase or Decrease pad until the desired temperature shows on the display.
Page 23: The Oven Vent
The oven vent wWARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent located at the back of the cooktop.
Page 24: The Anti-Tip Bracket
USI NG Y OU R R A NG E The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Connect anti-tip bracket to floor or wall.
Page 25: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
Page 26: Setting The Controls
USI NG T H E S E L F- C LE A N ING CYCL E Setting the controls Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) To start the Self-Cleaning cycle now: Press the Clean pad.
Page 27 Press the Stop Time pad. The time displayed will be the time of day plus the cleaning time. For example, if the current time of day is 7:00 and the cleaning time is 3 hours, the display will show 10:00. Press the Increase pad to set the stop time.
Page 28: Special Tips
USI NG T H E S E L F- C LE A N ING CYCL E Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge.
Page 29: Caring For Your Range
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy 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. NOTE: Let cooktop cool before cleaning.
Page 30 CARI NG F OR Y OU R R A NGE To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: • Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm.
Page 31: Cleaning Other Range Parts
Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean the other parts of your range. PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than cooktop soapy water...
Page 32: The Oven Light
CARI NG F OR Y OU R R A NGE PART Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water The Self-Cleaning cycle Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic...
Page 33: If You Need Assistance Or Service
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.
Page 34 I F YOU N E E D A S S IS T A NC E OR SERVICE PROBLEM Cooking The range is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature seems expected too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for.
Page 35: If You Need Assistance
( 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.
Page 36: Warranty
Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP ceramic cook- top to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that: – The ceramic cooktop will not discolor – The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off –...

Whirlpool RS386PXE Use And Care Manual

Table of Contents

A Note to You

Important Safety Instructions

Parts and Features

Using Your Range

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

Caring for Your Range

If You Need Assistance or Service

Warranty

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