Whirlpool RS363PXY manual Oven vent, Energy saving tips, Bum and Fire Hazard

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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 lefl over the oven vent can melt.

Bum and Fire Hazard

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

l Keep flammable materials away from oven vent.

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

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.

l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.

l Match the pan to the surface unit size. l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to

help shorten cooking time.

l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

l 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.

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

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

“Ovenpeeking” 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 neces- sary.

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 pans clean for best heat reflection.

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Contents SELF-CLEANING SLIDE-IN Electric Range Model RS363PXY Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Your safety is important to usImportant Safety Instructions Page Page Control Panel Parts And FeaturesSurface heating indicator light Using the surface unitsThis Section Surface unit markersCookware tips SElTlNG 1 Recommended USEProduct Damage Hazard Positioning racks PansHome canning information For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for bakingElectronic oven control Command buttonsDisplay/clock Set KnobUsing the electronic Timer Setting the clockAudible signals To remove audible signalsUsing the Cancel button To cancel the TimerBaking/roasting Push Adjusting the oven temperature controlBroiling Fire Hazard Broiling tipsBroiling chart To delay start and stop automatically Using the electronic Mealtimer clockTo start baking/roasting now and stop automatically To cancel automatic oven settings during operation Oven vent Energy saving tipsBum and Fire Hazard Anti-tip brackets Storage drawerReplacing the storage drawer To verify the anti-tip brackets are engagedBefore you start How the cycle worksSetting the controls To stati cleaning immediatelyPersonal Injury Product Damage Hazard Additional Self-Cleaning information Gtlay Start using StopSpecial tips To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any timeSurface units and reflector bowls CleaningRemoving Burn and Electrical Shock HazardReplacing Removing oven door brackets Lift-up cooktopTo remove brackets To lower cooktop, lift cooktop atCleaning chart Surface units Chrome reflector Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavityDo not immerse in water Oven light To replace the oven lightElectrical Shock Personal Injury Hazard Nothing will operate Before calling for assistanceZooking mesuItsare not what you 3xpected Display is flashingOde ‘* F-10 If you need service If you need FSP replace- ment parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Part no /816986 Rev. B 208136-I 030 Rev WHIRLPOOL@