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Contents BEFOREYOU USEYOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ............... PARTS AND FEATURES.......... USING YOUR RANGE. .......... Using the Surface Units. ...... Home Canning Information. Setting the Clock ............ Using the Minute Timer. ...... Baking or Roasting .......... Setting the Oven Controls How To Position Racks andPans ............... How To Use Aluminum Foil for Baking. .............. Broiling ..................... Setting the Oven Controls Custom Broil .............. Broiling Tips .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of ftre, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precauttons, lncludlng the followlng: Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the ran e be installed by a qualifie 8 installer. The ran e must be properly connet 3ed to electrical supply and grounded.
l l l l l l l Turn pan handles inward, but not l Do not store things children might want above the range. Children over other surface units. This will could be burned or Injured while help reduce the chance of burns, climbing on it. igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the l Do not touch surface units, areas pan. near units, heating elements or Do not soak removable heating interior surfaces of oven. Surface elements in water.
Parts and features Models RF310PXV and RF3lOOXV SURFACE UNIT KNOB CONTROL KNOB PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT UrwsL, run QE CLrn,. I I.
Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN AND TURN Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Unit Indicator lights Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.
2. The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid. 3. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pansthat are fairly lightwe Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food. 4. The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. 5. Handles should be made of a sturdy. heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
Home Canning Information To Protect Your Range: 1. Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over-heating which damages the cooktop. 2. For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit. Large diameter canners, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop. 3.
Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The Oven Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the Oven Indicator Light first goes off. 4. Put food in the oven. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements.
How To Position Racks and Pans The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1Yzto 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.
The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. How to Use Aluminum Foil for Baking: For Best Air Circulation: Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow lK-2 inches (4-5 cm] of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans. l Use aluminum foil to catch spill-overs from pies or casseroles.
Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm] away from the broil element.
Broiling Tips l l l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven. l l Fire Hazard Place meat the correct distance from the element.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps: LOCKING 1.
The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit, or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.
Replacing 1. the storage drawer Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. To verity the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Remove the storage drawer. l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws.
Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft cloth, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry. 4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak. 5.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing I 1. Turn off all Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. lilure to do so can result in burns or electrlcal shock. surface units. . Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl.
l l Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 1. Turn off all 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip. surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with terminal just started into the receptacle.
Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. l l Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and In the locked poslffon. Fallure to do so could result In personal InJury from the oooktop accldentally falling. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resuft to the porcelaln and the cooktop frame. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily-soiled areas. 3.
The Oven W‘Indow If vour ranae has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass and framgcan be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing the outer window. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn off all controls. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. 2.
Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavyduty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container. NOTE: Do not use toll or toll liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baklng results could occur. Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surtaces (porcelain and chrome flnlsh) Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavilysoiled areas.
Standard oven Warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. OR Commercial oven cleaners. l l l l l l l l Heavy-duty or shallow aluminum pan. foil l Remove door for easier access. Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. Remove door for easier access. Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. Rinse well with clear water. Use in well-ventilated room.
3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: . Are the pans the size called 1. Before calling for recipe? assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? [See Installation Instructions.
3. 5. If If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide netTiiil ol= work of authoSERVICE rized WhirlpooV 2 service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranfy and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
