Whirlpool RS696PXE Cooking results are, Not what you expected, Display is showing, Followed by a

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	CAUSE

Cooking results are	• The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.)
not what you expected	• The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See
	the “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section on
	page 20 to adjust the oven temperature.
	• You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for
	in recipe).
	• You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.
	Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended
	pan type and size.
	• There is not enough air space around pan when baking.
	Allow 11⁄2 to 2 inches of air space on all sides of pan.
	• The cookware is too large or too small for the surface
	cooking area being used. The pan should be the same
	size or slightly larger than the surface cooking area
	being used.

The display is showing	• There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See the
“PF”	“Setting the clock” section on page 15.)

“F” followed by a	• Press the Off/Cancel pad. If the code reappears, note the
number shows on the	code and call for service. (See Step 2 in the “Requesting
display	Assistance or Service” section on page 52.)

If none of these items was causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 52.

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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