Whirlpool RS696PXY Range User Manual


 
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Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots
and pans being stored in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without
grid) in the oven if you have first removed most
of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If
most of the soil is not removed, too much
smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid
will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
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Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle.
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Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean
the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but
they will become harder to slide. (See page
35.) lf you clean racks in the Self-Cleaning
cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack
guides. (Guides are counted from bottom to
top.)
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Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
Personal Injury and
Product Damage Hazard
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Do not touch the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.
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Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven. Cleaners may produce hazard-
ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
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Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
NOTE: 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 open
safely. Wait until it moves freely.
Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning
results.
Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent.
They may melt.
Setting the controls
1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
of day. (See “Setting the clocK on page
12.)
2. Lift the panel between the oven door and the
control panel. Move the Lock Lever all the
way to the right-the Clean position.
3. To start cleaning immediately:
Push the Clean pad. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning
cycle will be set automatically. ‘300” with the
colon flashing will show in the large display
and “cln” will show in the small display. TIME
and CLEAN (on right side) and CLEAN (on left
side) will light up.
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