ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Models RF363PXVT (Shown) RF3620XV Ishen. Clolhes Dryers. Freezers. Aelrlgetalor-Freezers Ice Makers, Oishwashen, Built-In Ovens and Surlace Unils. Ranges. Microwave Ovens.
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. . .. . PARTS AND FEATURES. . USING YOUR RANGE. . . 2 Using the Surface Units. Optional Canning Kit.. Setting the Clock . Using the Minute Timer. Using the Oven Controls Baking Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Broiling . . . .. Custom Broil , .. Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock.. .. 6 7 8 8 9 9 3 5 6 10 11 11 12 The Oven Vent. The Storage Drawer . .. Optional Rotisserie . ..
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l l l l l l l l l 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 range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
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. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
Parts and features Models RF363PXVT OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE LEFT FRONT Cy KNOB SURFACi UNIT \ INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT REAR CoNTRoL KNoB CONTROL ..,...,mu INDICATOR / LOCKED INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT\ CONTROL KNOB OVEN ON INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT PANEL.
Using your range Using the Surface Units 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 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. l l Burn and Product Damage Hazard If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned bv the heat from the exposed section of the surface unlt. Use correctly sized cooklng utenslls 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. I 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.
Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least IYzto 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. 1. 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 DroDerlv adiusfed to DrOVide accurate temDerafures. But when compared to your aid oven, t’he 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 HEATING Indicator 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 will result. To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock 3.
To start baking 1. Position now and stop automatically: rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock 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. Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 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 fo make if 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. Liff 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 (Model RF’363PXVT only) 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. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 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. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 3.
Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. l l 18 Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked posltlon. 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. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Befome You Start I, Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l The inside of the door. (The center area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.] l The frame around the oven.
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. 1 1 1 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 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil.
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 hove 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 19.
Cleaning Chart HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE Exterlor surfaces (porcelain and chrome flnlrh) . Wipe off regularly when range is cool. . Apply non-abraslve cleaner with damp sponge and rlnse well. Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers. . Do not allow tood contalnlng acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy flnlsh. l Make sure cooktop is COOL. . Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme.
The Oven Light Model RF363PXVT: The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. Model RF3620XV: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To Replace 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 before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. if nothing l l operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervoltage? [See Installation Instructions.
3. If you need service?.. did Whirlpool has a nationwide net;;;i ;Airri$; sEc$E 46^ service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warrantY and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
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WHIRLPOOL“ RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY r LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL I 1 WHIRLPOOL EROO WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. 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.
