Whirlpool RE963PXP, RE953PXP, RE960PXP manual Self-Cleaning Oven, You Start

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The Self-Cleaning Oven

The self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely.

Before

You Start

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Clean

the

 

shaded

areas

by

hand.

DO NOT clean

the

tlberglass

seal.

They

do not get

hot

enough

dur-

DO NOT move

It or bend

It. Poor

ing the Self-Clean

cycle

for soil to

cleaning

and

poor

baklng

will

result.

burn awav Use hot water and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

. .

 

.’

or a soapy steel-wool

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

aerergenr

 

2. Remove the broiler pan and any

pad

on...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pots or pans you may have stored

l

the

-...

 

- -.- ...

the

oven.

 

 

frame

 

around

 

 

in the oven. They can’t stand the

l the inside of the (door, especially

 

 

high

heat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the part

 

outside

1the.. oven.

seal.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This will help reduce smoke dur-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ingthecleaningcycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure the motor socket cover is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

closed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Put oven racks on the second

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and fourth guides. During the Self-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleaning

Cycle they will darken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and become harder to slide. See

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tips on page

22.

If you

want

the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

oven racks to remain shiny, clean

 

 

 

 

,T

 

 

 

v

 

them

by

hand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean

Seal

 

 

The

porcelain

reflector

bowls

may

be

cleaned

in the

oven.

Clean

Door

 

 

 

l Put the oven

racks on

the second

 

and

 

fourth

guides.

 

 

 

 

l Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease.

 

 

~~

‘/

 

 

 

 

l Place

2 bowls, upside

down

on

each

rack. For best

results,

Clean

Frame

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

they should not touch each other or the oven walls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.

 

 

 

 

 

 

They

will discolor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.

This will help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle,

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I

SPECIAL CAUTIONS:

Do NOT use commercial oven cleaners In your oven. Damage to the porcelain finish may occur.

DO NOT force the lock Lever, you could bend or break It. The lever Is designed to stay locked until the oven Is cool enough to safely open. Walt until lt moves freely.

DO NOT use foll or other liners in the oven. During ihe cleaning cycle foll can bum or melt and damage the oven surface.

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Page Before you use your range Safety Instructions Copy your Model and Serial Numbers hereParts and features Models RE963PXP, RE960PXP and RE953PXPSignal light KmtoReltlng Surface unit control knobs must beOptional Canning Kit Part no Use MED-HISee the Cooklng Guide for Important utensil lnformatton See the Cooklng Guide for Important canning informatfonSetting the Clock Using the Minute TimerPush in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock Let Minute Timer Knob pop outTop element helps heat durlng baking, but does not turn red Using the Oven ControlsBaking in Either Oven Tlghten the locking screw Replace the control knob Adjusting the Oven Temperature ControlsTion Notches Broiling In Either Oven Custom BroilUsing the Automatic Mealtimer Clock Make sure the clock is set to the right time of dayOven Vent To start baklng now and stop automuticallyUse care when handling the dmwer Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replaclng the storage dmwerOptional Rotisserie Control PanelSurface Units and Reflector Bowls ReplacingLift-Up Cooktop Lower Oven Door Continuous-Cleaning Model Only Upper Oven Rack GuidesSilde Foil under Bake Element OvenUslng Foil Do not use steel-wool or abmslve cleansers Cleaning TlpsHand Cleaning Self-Cleaning Oven You StartClean Special mps How It Works Cleaning ChartSELF-CLEANING Cycle Three Hour SEiTlNG Part What to USE HOW to Clean To replace Using and Replacing the Light BulbsCooktop light Before calling for assistance Oven lightsIf you need service? If the Self-Cleanlng cycle will not operateIf you need assistance? If cooking results aren’t what you expectedMaklng your world a llttle easier Whirlpool Corporation