Whirlpool RS675PXG, RS696PXG TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

The oven temperature

seems too low or too

high

Slow baking or roasting

Baked items too brown

on bottom

Unevenly baked items

Crust edge browns

before pie is done

The display is showing

“PF”

“F” followed by a

number shows on the

display

CAUSE

•Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the

oven temperature control” section.)

•Increase baking or roasting time.

•Increase temperature 25°F (14°C).

•Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in

oven.

•Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space

around all sides.

•Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest

time suggested in recipe.

•Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.

•Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in

when preheating is recommended.

•Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches (5 cm) of air space

around all sides.

•Position rack higher in oven.

•Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25°F (8° to 14°C).

•Check that the range is level.

•Bake in center of oven with 2 inches (5 cm) of space around

each pan.

•Check to make sure batter is level in pan.

•Shield edge with foil.

•There has been a power failure. Reset the clock. (See

“Setting the clock” on page 16.)

•Press OFF/CANCEL. If the code reappears, note the code

and call for service. (See the “Requesting Assistance or

Service” section on page 54.)

If none of these items was causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or

Service” section on page 54.

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Contents

Main SELF-CLEANING AND STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC DROP-IN RANGES MODELS RS610PXG RS675PXG RS696PXG Use And Care GUIDE 1-800-253-1301 Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOLappliance. 1-800-253-1301 A Note to You wWARNING Range Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important. wDANGER WARNING: RANGE SAFETY Parts and Features (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Cooktop control panel 6 NOTE: Oven cooling fan remains on when oven is off until cavity temperature cools down. Cooktop control panel PARTS AND FEATURES (Model RS696PXG) 7 NOTE: Oven cooling fan remains on when oven is off until cavity temperature cools down. Using Your Range Using the surface cooking areas Surface cooking area markers Power on indicator light Hot surface indicator light Home canning information Optional canning kit (Coil element models) Cookware tips Characteristics of cookware materials Positioning racks and pans Rack placement for specific foods: Using aluminum foil BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES BAKEWARE TYPE Bakeware choices The electronic oven control Display/clock Command pads Using the control lock Starting a function Canceling a function Setting the clock 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Set time. 3. Start clock. Disabling the clock display: Using the electronic Minute Timer 1. Press TIMER SET. 2. Set time. 3. Start Minute Timer. 4. Turn off Minute Timer. To cancel the Minute Timer: Press TIMER OFF. Disabling the timer reminder tones: Audible signals Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. 4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven. Roasting meats and poultry 5. Press START/ENTER. 6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated. 7. After cooking, turn off oven. Saving energy Adjusting the oven temperature control 1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds. 2. Set new offset temperature. 3. Enter the adjustment. How to determine the amount of adjustment needed: To display temperatures in C instead of F: Broiling 1. Position rack. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Close door. 4. Press CUSTOM BROIL. 5. Start oven. 6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. To custom broil at a lower temperature: Broiling guidelines Using the electronic MEALTIMERcontrol To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: Method 1 Using Cook Time: 2. Choose Bake setting. 6. Start oven. Page 4. Press STOP TIME. 5. Set stop time. 6. Start oven. Page 6. Press DELAY START TIME. 7. Set start time. 10. When baking/roasting is done: Method 2 Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 2. Choose Bake setting. 4. Press DELAY START TIME. 5. Set start time. 6. Press STOP TIME. 7. Set stop time. Method 3 Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 2. Choose Bake setting. 6. Press STOP TIME. 7. Set stop time. The oven vent Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Before you start Before setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See the Setting the clock section.) Setting the controls To start cleaning immediately: 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. 2. Set cleaning time (optional). 3. Start oven. 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: 5. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean. 6. 2. Set cleaning time (optional). 3. Press DELAY START TIME. 4. Set start time. 5. Complete entry. 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 8. How the cycle works Caring for Your Range Cleaning chart Page Cleaning chart (cont.) Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop Model RS696PXG ( ) Coil elements and reflector bowls (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) Removing Coil elements and reflector bowls (cont.) (Models RS610PXG and RS675PXG) 4. 3. 2. Removing the oven door To remove: To replace: The oven lights To replace an oven light: Troubleshooting If nothing operates, check the following: Other possible problems and their causes: TROUBLESHOOTING Requesting Assistance or Service If you need assistance or service If you need replacement parts For further assistance Index WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty