Whirlpool RS696PXG, RS675PXG warranty Characteristics of cookware materials, Cookware tips

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USING YOUR RANGE

Characteristics of cookware materials

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum

• Heats quickly and evenly.

 

• Use for all types of cooking.

 

• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.

 

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Cast iron

• Heats slowly and evenly.

 

• Good for browning and frying.

 

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

 

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or ceramic glass

Copper

•Heats slowly and unevenly.

•Use on low to medium settings.

•Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

•Heats very quickly and evenly.

•Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

Earthenware

• Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

 

manufacturer.

 

• Use on low settings.

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel

•See cast iron and stainless steel.

•Heats quickly but unevenly.

•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

•Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Cookware tips

•Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.

•For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

•Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.

•Cookware with non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material.

•Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass surface.

•Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduction from the surface cooking area to the cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and look for any light.

•Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware that has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or the surface cooking area.

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Contents 3191537 Range SafetyOur Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll free Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceOn next Range SafetyRange Safety For self-cleaning ranges Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG Parts and FeaturesCooktop control panel Model RS696PXG Parts and FeaturesHot surface indicator light Using Your RangeUsing the surface cooking areas Power on indicator lightTo bring liquid to a boil Using the ceramic glass cooktop Model RS696PXGSetting Recommended USE To start food cookingOn coil element models, keep your Home canning informationOptional canning kit Start with hot water, cover with a lidCookware tips Characteristics of cookware materialsPositioning racks and pans Rack placement for specific foodsBakeware choices Using aluminum foilIng down Electronic oven controlDisplay/clock Show cooking time countStarting a function Canceling a functionCommand pads Using the control lockStart clock Setting the clockPress Clock Set timeStart Minute Timer Using the electronic Minute TimerDisabling the timer reminder tones Audible signalsTurn off Minute Timer To cancel the Minute Timer Press Timer OFFBaking/roasting Choose baking/roasting settingSet temperature optional When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in ovenPress START/ENTER When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheatedTemperature Preheat Time Roasting meats and poultryPress and hold Bake for Seconds Adjusting the oven temperature controlSet new offset temperature Saving energyAdjust by this Enter the adjustmentHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed To display temperatures in C instead of FStart oven BroilingPosition rack Press Custom BroilTo custom broil at a lower temperature When broiling is done, turn off ovenRack Minutes Side Meat Position Broiling guidelinesMethod 1 Using Cook Time Prepare oven Using the electronic Mealtimer controlSet cook time Press Cook TimeDisabling the cook time reminder tones When baking/roasting is doneMethod 2 Using Stop Time Prepare oven Set stop time When you press START/ENTERPress Stop Time Turn off oven Choose Bake settingComplete entry Set start timeMethod 2 Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time Prepare oven When start time is reachedPress Stop Time Press Delay Start TimeMethod 3 Using Cook Time Stop Time Prepare oven Stop Time Example at right shows a desired Oven vent Before you start Using the Self-CleaningSet cleaning time optional Before setting the controlsSetting the controls To start cleaning immediately Press Auto CleanStart time Press Auto Clean After Self-Cleaning cycle startsAfter Self-Cleaning cycle ends To delay start using delaySTART/ENTER Door is locked as soon as you pressStop time will be the start time Plus the cleaning time To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any timeHow the cycle works TemperatureCaring for Your Range Cleaning chartPart Cleaning Method Special Instructions Oven cavity PartChrome reflector bowls Oven door glassBroiler pan and grid Oven racksPart What to USE HOW to Clean Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktopModels RS610PXG and RS675PXG Removing Coil elements and reflector bowlsModels RS610PXG and RS675PXG To replace Removing the oven doorTo remove To replace an oven light Reconnect powerOven lights If nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes Problem CauseProblemcause TroubleshootingFor furtherassistance If you need replacement partsTopic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR
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