UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . 2 A Note to You . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . 4 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . 7 Using Your Range . .. . . . . . 8 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle . . . . 21 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 25 Troubleshooting .,....... 30 Requesting Assistance or Service .. . . .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . 32 Index . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 The anti-tip bracket ............................ 20 Range Safety ............................................. 4 Optional door panel pat ..................... 20 Getting to Know Your Range .................... 7 Using Your Range ..................................... Using the surface units ......................... 8 8 Positioning racks and pans ................. 10 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ...............
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 trouble-free 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 fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.
\ !a .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 the oven l 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. Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan.
Getting Range to Know Your 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. Ill1 Control panel I Plug-in surface unit with reflector bowl Automatic oven light switch (P. 29) (PP. 8, 25, 26) Model and serial I/+ II Broil element .. I Bake element (P. ‘4) alternate wall- Removable storage drawer (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 Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned off and all indicator lights are off when you are not cooking.
l l 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. 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.
The electronic oven control Electronic display \ Auto clean pad I, w I I I - Start/Enter pad (P. 13) OH/Cancel pad (P. 13) Custom broil pad (P. 1s) Using Display When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear on the display until you press any command pad. If “PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. When you are using the oven, the display will show preheat times and temperature settings.
Starting a function After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. Canceling The Off/Cancel a function pad will cancel any function, Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Choose baking/roasting 3. Set temperature setting. (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts.
5. Press Start/Enter pad. PRESS YOU SEE 9” Eliail A preheating time will count down on the display. The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: l For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes. l For 325”F-375”F, the preheating time is eight minutes. l For above 35O”F, the preheating time is ten minutes.
Adjusting the oven temperature control 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 offset temperature by following these steps: NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading.
Broiling NOTES: l Preheating is not necessary when broiling. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Position door. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Press Custom Broil pad. 5. Start oven.
To custom temperature: broil at a lower If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. l PRESS YOU SEE (example shows Broil at 325°F) If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature between 300°F and 500°F shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad.
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 tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently.
The oven vent Fire Hazard 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. If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use pot holders when moving it. Keep flammable materials away from oven vent. Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns.
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 floormounted anti-tip bracket kit. 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 easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven Before you start l l Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you: l Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away.
Before setting the controls Move Lock Lever all the way to the right-the Clean position. Setting the controls 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 4%hour Self-Cleaning be set automatically. 2. Start oven. NOTE: The Clean Indicator light up and the Latch Door Light will flash if the door is (Lock Lever set at the clean 3. After Self-Cleaning YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE Light will Indicator not latched position).
4. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal baking/roasting temperatures: YOU SEE 9” The Clean and Door Locked Indicator Lights will go off. The Latch Door Indicator Light will flash. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Press the Off/Cancel display.
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. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning. I Surface units and reflector Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. bowls Removing 1.
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. 26 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 cook-top 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 HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Sponge and warm, soapy water 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. Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool.
The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model RF363PXD: To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard 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 32. If nothing operates, check the following: EPJ Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not what you expected (continued) l l l l The display “PF” is showing ‘IF” followed by a number shows on the display Indicator flashing light(s) is l l l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food. You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size. There is not enough air space around pan when baking.
Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 30-31. 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 the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: w 1-800-253-1301 k!a and talk with one of our trained consultants.
Index 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 PAGE TOPIC 20 FEATURES .......................................... 32 LIFT-UP COOKTOP BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ Pans ..................................................... Racks ................................................... Setting cycle .........................................
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty 1 LENGTH OF WAel=IRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase 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.
