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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, woMc/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General l Read all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. @WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti ping of the appliance, the app Piance must be secured by a proper1 installed anti-tip bracket.
@Useonly d potholders. Moist @Checkto be sure lass cookor damp por holders on hot suring utensils are sa9e for use on faces may result in burns from the range. Only certain types steam. Do not let potholder of glass, glass-ceramic, touch hot heating elements. Do ceramic, earthenware or other not use a towel or bulk cloth for glazed utensils are suitable for a potholder. It could caYch on cooktops without breaking due fire. to the sudden change in temperature. @Keep range vents unobstructed.
I Grease l 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. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin WI9h a wellfitted lid, cookie s7l eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of an can be extin uished with ii aking soda or, i? available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Care and cleaning .
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Plug-in surface unit with porcelainenamel reflector bowl and chrome trim ring (MC&l R F375PXY. 0 serles) NOTE: All other models do not Automatic Broil element Model and seri .
Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units .......... ... ......... 7 Positioning racks and pans .,............. 8 For best air circulation ........ ............. 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ...... .10 The electronic oven control.. .......... .ll Setting the clock ............................... 12 Using the electronic Minute Timer.. 13 Using the Off/Cancel pad.. .............. .14 Baking/roasting ................................ 14 M$zlng the oven temperature ....................
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, l start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. r SElTING HI RECOMMENDED USE l l Medium-high l l Medium l II(opposite OFF) l Medium-low LO Cookware l l l To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. To hold a rapid boil. To fry chicken or pancakes. For gravy, pudding and icing. To cook large amounts of vegetables.
Home canning Optional canning kit information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l l l l l Use the largest surface unit for best resutts. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the woktop. Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time.
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 bakfng. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1% 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 (2.5 cm). l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.
The electronic oven control Display Clock Electronic MEALllMEFF control Minuta pads HOW pads Start/ enter pad Display/clock l l l l When you first plug In the range, ‘88:88” will appear in the display. If, after you set the clock (page 12) “88:88” again appears in the display, your electricii was off for a while. Reset the clock. When you are not using the oven, the control is an accurate clock.
Control knobs There are two control knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob. The Oven Selector tells the oven which mode you wish to cook in (Bake, Broil, Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature Control Knob lets you set a specific cooking temperature. When using the MEALTIMER” control you will use these knobs along with command pads (see “Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control” on page 18). Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order.
Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. lt can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four 1-second tones when the set time is up. 1. Push the Timer Set pad. The Timer Indicator Light will come on and the display will show ‘0:OO” with the colon flashing. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time.
Using the Off/Cancel pad The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock/Set and Timer Set functions. When the Off/Cancel pad is pushed, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining. Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3.
Adjusting the oven temperature Oven temperature controls will gradualty shift after years of use. So, even though 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 temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps: 1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip il over. 2.
Custom broil If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterciockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator l Light goes off. if you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature l Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 153%). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
Broiling tips I Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking wrface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. 9 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. l Energy saving l l l l Place meat the correct distance from the element.
Using the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time bakinq/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooking will result. Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 12.
4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO”with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute the desired cooking time. (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) cmect time shows in the pads to set Push the “up” until the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on.
Method 2-Using Stop lime: 1. Position the oven rack(s) property and put food in the oven. 2. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature the desired temperature. Control Knob to 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
9. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start lime: 1. Position the oven rack(s) pmperly and put food in the oven. 2. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. 4. Push the Cook Time pad. ‘0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indiitor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time.
6. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display. The Start Time Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct start time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 230 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 8.
until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat this procedure. 11. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To cancel the MEALTIMElY control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 2-Using and Stop Time: Start Time 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 3.
5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the ‘up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 6. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time lndiitor Light will light up, and the Start lime Indicator Light will flash. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time.
9. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. The example at right shows a baking/ roasting time of 36 minutes (the difference between the stop and start times). 10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad.
4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or =down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Push the Stop Time pad.
8. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad by repeating just Steps 4 and 5 or 6 and 7. DELAY 9. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. 10.
To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMERm control: l l I Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle. NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start.
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 (ii you have one). 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. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing the storage drawer: 1.
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. .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 device is engaged before using range.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This r Section Page How the cycle works ........................ 31 Before you start ... ....... ...................... 31 Page Setting the controls . ....... .................. 32 Special tips ............ ............. ........... .... 35 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like with the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control.
l l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle. .
3. Set the cycle. To start cleaning immediately: Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. ‘C3:OO” with the colon flashing will show in the display and the Clean Time Indicator Light will come on. If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours Is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display.
Push the Start/Enter pad. The display will go back to showing the current time of day. The Delay Indicator Light will light up and the Clean Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash to indicate that the oven is programmed to start the SelfCleaning cycle at a later time. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, the Clean Time Indicator Light will light up (stop flashing) and the oven will start to clean.
5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, “End” will show in the display and four tones will sound. 6. Turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 7. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Wait at least one hour after the Self-Cleaning cycle has ended before trying to move the Lock Lever. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push the Off/Cancel pad. 2.
Caring For Your Range Page Surface units and reflector bowls ...36 Lift-up cooktop ................................. 36 Page Cleaning chart .................................. . 36 The oven light . ........... .......... ............. 40 Your range is designed for ease of 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.
Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units, reflector bowls and trim rings. 2. Line up openings in the reflector howl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. Model RF375PXY, 3. Hoid the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cc&top at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the bzked position. Failure to do so coukl resutt in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could 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.
PART Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids l (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 cooMop is cool.
The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. I Electrical Shock and Personal injury Hazard l l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before 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.
If You Need Assistance sewice Or This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.
PROBLEM Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected The display is flashing SOLUTiON POSSIBLE CAUSE The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob are not set to CLEAN. Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. Reset clock to show the correct time of day. (See page 12.) The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN positio~ll the way to the right.
2. lf you need assistance ... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dbi to&free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service conpeny in your area. If you prefer, write to: Mr.
WHiRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty - LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPO replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. From Date of Purchase LiMiTED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT FSP replacement parts for control knobs. Second Year Through Lie of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.
