UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . 3 Range Safety . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . 4 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 7 Using Your Range Using the Self-Cleaning . . . . .. . . . 8 Cycle . . . . . 23 Caring for Your Range . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . 27 Troubleshooting . . . . .. . . . . 32 Requesting Assistance or Service . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. 34 Index . . . .
Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 The storage drawer ............................ 20 ............................................ 4 The lower panel .................................. 21 ................... 7 The anti-tip bracket ............................ 22 8 Optional door panel pat ..................... 22 Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range .................................... Using the surface units ....................
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of troublefree operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY This symbol alerts you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire, and electrical shock.
l !B ‘\ l l l l l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire. Keep range vents unobstructed. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode.
When using could cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to selfcleaning. the oven Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l l l Grease Grease is flammable.
Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel - Plug-in surface unit with ref rector bowl (PP. 6, 27, 28) Automatic oven light ;;I$ - Broil element (P. 15) Model and serial number plate y Bake element (P. ‘3) Lock lever (P.
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON. Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting.
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. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. l Handles should be made of sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan. NOTES: l If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results. l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 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. NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer, or when stopping the buzzer. Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting. 2. Without pushing it in, turn the knob back to the setting you want.
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles. 3. Put food in oven. During baking/roasting, turn on and off to keep ture at the setting.
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps: control /Tooth Locking To lower Notches 1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it over. 2.
Broiling NOTES: Do not preheat when broiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. l 1. Position rack. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Position door.
To custom broil at a lower temperature: slower the cooking NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
Broiling l l tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven. Energy saving Fire Hazard Place meat the correct distance from the element. .To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.
Using the MEALTIMERTM The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. - undercooking will result. To delay start automatically: and stop 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. want the oven to shut off. 4.
To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMEFF control: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts.
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. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. Fire Hazard l If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use pot holders when moving it. l Keep flammable materials away from oven vent. Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns.
The lower (Model panel RF350BXD) You can remove the lower panel to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Removing the lower panel: 1. Pull out bottom of panel. 2. Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips. Replacing the lower panel: 1. Place notches in top of panel over the top clips. 2. Swing down and push bottom of panel to secure bottom clips.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wallmounted anti-tip bracket kit. l If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip bracket is engaged before using range.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Before l l you start 1 l hand-clean Burn Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the SelfCleaning cycle. l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Setting the controls 1. Move the Lock Lever to the right -the Clean position. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 2. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. 3. Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day. 4. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. l Use 2 hours for light soil.
6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel-wool pad. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 3. When the oven has cooled enough, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily.
Special l l l l tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Surface units Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 28 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
Lift-up cooktop Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.
PART WHAT TO USE Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Sponge and warm, soapy water Surface No cleaning required units HOW TO CLEAN Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon juice) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish.
The oven light (Models RF365PXD and RF360BXD) Both models: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model RF365PXD: To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. .The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 34. If nothing q operates, check the following: Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning will not operate CAUSE cycle You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. l The range clock does not show the correct time of day. Reset clock. (See page 12.) l The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position - all the way to the right. l The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out.
Reauestina Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 32-33. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: l-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic, TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 22 .......................................... 34 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ Pans ..................................................... Racks ................................................... Setting cycle .........................................
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B.
