UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) .. . . . . . . . .. . .. .. 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . .. . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . 7 Using Your Range . . . . .. 8 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle . . . . .. . . . . 23 Caring for Your Range . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Troubleshooting . . . . .. . 31 Requesting Assistance or Service .. . .. . . . . .. . .. . . . . 33 Index .. . . . . .. . ..-..............
Table of Contents The oven vent .................................... 21 4-6 The storage drawer ............................ 21 ................... 7 The anti-tip bracket ............................ 22 A Note to You ............................................ Range Safety ......................................... Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range .................................... Using the surface units ......................... 3 8 8 Positioning racks and pans ................
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.
had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. ‘1 !B *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.
When using 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. muse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. @Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition.
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 - e ceramic cooktop (PP. 9,27) Model and serial number Automatic Broil element element (P. 16) bracket, see p. 22) Window available on Model RF374PXD only. NOTE: (P. 21) Control Surface unit marker (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 Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or burns.
Using the ceramic cooktop glass l l Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper temperature setting you have selected. l Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks.
Home canning information l Pan l Surface l General l l l l l unit Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. Positioning l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. racks and pans guidelines Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (3 cm). l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.
The electronic oven control Electronic Oven Selector pads Temperature pads display Clock Minute Hour Minute pads pads pad timer (p.13) set and off pads (pp.1 3-14) -Off/Cancel Display/clock When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for one to two seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear on the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 13), “PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.
Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. PRESS YOU SEE CLOCK cl 2. Set time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS YOU SEE [-$=I m (example 3. Start clock. PRESS for 5:30) YOU SEE BORAX Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes.
(display When the time is up: You will hear four 2-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two Timer pads. counts YOU SEE NOTE: To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down, press the Clock pad. 4. Turn off Minute Timer. PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) To cancel the Minute Timer: PRESS YOU SEE Press Timer Off pad.
Startina - ---~ -~~ v a function ~~ After programming a function, you must press the StarVEnter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set functions. When you press the Off/ Cancel pad, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining. Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 3.
. 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. 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 38O”F, the preheating time is 10 minutes. The oven is preheated when you hear a 1-second tone and “PrE” on the display changes to the set temperature.
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: 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. l 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 19. 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 l broil at a lower temperature: 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. PRESS :-. YOU SEE . II (example shows Broil at 325°F) shows Broil at 400°F) . 1 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 170°F and 500°F (77°C and 260°C) shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad.
Broiling l 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. Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. Place food about 3” or more from the broil element. Energy saving l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.
The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer.
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 bpen door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. I Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti-tip bracket, If the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow the installation instructions. Do not let children climb onto the oven door. Failure to do so can result in death, burns, or other injury.
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 spotless. Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
NOTES: Do not force the Lock Lever. You could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the,oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it moves freely. l Do not block the vent during the SelfCleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. l Before setting l l l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt. Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.
3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every five seconds if the door is not latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position). 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: YOU SEE LOCK’D lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCK’D is on. 5.
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. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements.
Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scratches, keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible. Store razor blades out of reach of children. Steps to follow: 1.
Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l l l Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces. (other than cooktop and control panel) Sponge and warm, soapy water Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish.
PART WHAT TO USE Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soaPY water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN l l l l Make sure oven is cool. Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. See “Using the Self-Cleaning on pages 23-26. Cycle” The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door.
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 33. If nothing operates, check the following: 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 “F” followed by a number shows on the display 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. Allow 1 M to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of air space on all sides of pan.
Requesting Service Assistance or Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you Call Whirlpool w I need assistance* ... Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 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 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE ............................... .......................................... TOPIC PAGE 22 LIGHT ...................................................... 33 LOCK LEVER BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ Pans ............................................... 10, Racks ..............................
WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE-Y EAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product.