ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF360BXW shers Clolhes Dryers. Freezers Relrlgeralor-Freezer, Ice Makers DIshwashers. Buill-In Ovens and Sutlaee Unlls, Ranges, Mwowave Ovens.
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . .. .. PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE. Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking . Broiling . Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock The Oven Vent . 2 3 5 6 6 ii i 9 11 12 13 The Storage Drawer Optional Rotisserie . Optional Door Panel Pat CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. Page 14 15 15 15 15 Control Panel and Knobs Surface Units and Reflector Bowls . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. l Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
l l l l l l l will be damaged and shock or fire could result. Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. Keep range vents unobstructed. Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. It rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
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Using your range Surface Unit Markers Using the Surface Units The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Unit Indicator lights One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on. Control knobs before turning must be pushed in them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. Burn and Product Damage Hazard . If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury.
Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. / 1 1. Push in Minute turn clockwise Timer Knob and until clock shows the right time of day. 2. let the Minute 1 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.
Using the Oven Controls Baking The racks 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. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. . Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on. 4. Put food in the oven.
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.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. I 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 Oven ON and HEATINGIndicator Lights will come on. 5.
Using The Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock The automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking To delay start and stop automatically: will result. 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. i. Make sure the clock right time of day.
To start baking 1. Position 2. Make now and stop automatically: rack(s) properly sure the clock and place the food in the oven. is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want. 6.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing 1. 14 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No. 814071)or Almond (Kit No. 814072) from your Whirlpool Dealer.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 16 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.
Replacing 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 surface units. 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. 2.
Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktoo 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 position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. Using the Self-Cleaning 2. Wipe with warm soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3.
5. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. See chart on page 22. Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned in the oven. They will discolor. Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. c I 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day. 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position. The Oven HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will come on. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours.
Special Tips l l l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 18.
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Exterior surfaces Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. HOW TO CLEAN l l l Surface units No cleaning required. l l Chrome retlector bowls Warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad. l l l l Control Control knobs panel Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Warm soapy a soft cloth. water and l Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soff cloth. Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad.
The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To Replace I l l : Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF betore replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures. Broken glass could cause injury. 1.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. l If nothing l operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervoltage? (See Installation Instructions.
3. If you need servicek. Whirlpool nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our CCCLLINEa service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: WHlRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORlZEOWHlRLPOOLSER",CE 4. has a If you have a problem?..
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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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.
