Whirlpool RS696PXE warranty Our Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free

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A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model’s information.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram in the “Getting to Know” section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

Model Number __________________________

Serial Number __________________________

Purchase Date __________________________

Dealer Name ___________________________

Dealer Address _________________________

Dealer Phone ___________________________

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

	Our Consumer Assistance Center	1-800-253-1301
	number is toll-free.	1-800-253-1301
	number is toll-free.

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Contents Range Safety Getting to Know Table of ContentsTable of Contents Our Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free General Range SafetyRange Safety When using the oven When using the cooktopGrease Care and cleaningCooktop control panel Getting to Know Your RangeSetting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the surface cooking areas Hot surface indicator lightUsing the ceramic glass cooktop Cookware tipsChoose medium to heavy gauge thickness cookware General guidelines Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning racks and pans Home canning informationOr 4 pans Using aluminum foil for bakingFor best air circulation PansCounting down Electronic oven controlDisplay/clock Will show cooking timeStarting a function Canceling a functionCommand pads Using the control lockStart clock Setting the clockPress Clock pad 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 Off padBaking/roasting Choose baking/roasting settingSet temperature optional When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in ovenAfter cooking, turn off oven When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheatedTemperature Preheat Time Press the Start/Enter padAdjusting the oven temperature control Roasting tipsPress and hold Bake pad for Seconds To display temperatures in C instead of F Set new offset temperatureEnter the adjustment How to determine the amount of adjustment neededStart oven BroilingTo custom broil at a lower temperature When broiling is done, turn off ovenRack Position Type of Food From Bottom Doneness Broiling rack position chartCustom broil chart Rack Approximate Meat Position Temperature Time MinutesOven Broiling tipsEnergy saving tips CooktopChoose Bake setting Using the electronic Mealtimertm controlPress Cook Time pad Set cook timeOn next When baking/roasting is done Method 2 Using Stop Time Prepare ovenDisabling the cook time reminder tones Turn off oven Set stop time Press Stop Time padTo cancel the Mealtimertm controlOFF Setting.CANCEL Complete entry Set start timeWhen start time is reached Method 2 Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time Prepare ovenLess than 1 hour Press Delay Start Time pad Hour Method 3 Using Cook Time Stop Time Prepare ovenTemperature in 5F amounts. Use these Display Oven vent Before you start Using the Self-Cleaning CycleSet cleaning time optional Before setting the controlsSetting the controls To start cleaning immediately Press Auto Clean padAfter Self-Cleaning cycle starts After Self-Cleaning cycle endsTo delay start using delay start time Press Auto Clean pad After Self-Cleaning cycle starts To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time After Self-Cleaning cycle endsHow the cycle works Special tipsCleaning chart Part What to USE HOW to CleanCaring for Your Range Oven cavity Oven racksOven door GlassCleaning the cooktop Glass surface is still Cleaning tipsHow to keep your cooktop looking like new While the ceramicRemoving the oven door To removeTo replace Reconnect power Oven lightsTo replace an oven light If nothing operates, check the following TroubleshootingOther possible problems and their causes Problem CauseFollowed by a Cooking results areNot what you expected Display is showingIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … Requesting Assistance or ServiceIf you need service* … If you need FSP replacement parts …Page Topic IndexIndex Whirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR