Self-Cleaning Electric Ranges A Note to You ............2 Range Safety ............3 Parts and Features....6 Using Your Range ....8 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle ........25 Caring for Your Range ......................28 Troubleshooting ......36 Requesting Assistance or Service ....................38 Index ........................39 Warranty ..................40 1-800-253-1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. with ACCUBAKE® System 4.
A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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. Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance.
RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: wDANGER You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. • Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
PARTS AND FEATURES (Models RF385PXG and RF387LXH) OFF HI OFF LO HI 8 LO 8 2 Oven vent (p. 23) F HI ING OVEN LO ACCUSIMMER MIN 8 OFF HI CLEAN 7 BROIL LOCK'D START TIMER SET 77 8 CLOCK 3 2 66 7 4 BAKE 4 TIMER HEAT BAKE 2 LO NORMAL BURNER SELF-CLEAN 6 ON M AUTO CUSTOM CUSTO CLEAN BROIL TEMP LIGHT HR MIN Electronic Oven Control (pp.
PARTS AND FEATURES (Models RF386PXG and RF388LXG) OFF HI OFF LO HI 8 LO 8 2 2 7 F HI Oven vent (p. 23) ING OVEN ACCUSIMMER MIN 8 OFF HI CLEAN HEAT BAKE START TIMER SET 77 8 CLOCK 3 2 66 7 4 BAKE 4 TIMER M AUTO CUSTOM CUSTO CLEAN BROIL 5 TEMP LIGHT HR MIN 3 PUSH TO BROIL LOCK'D 2 LO NORMAL BURNER SELF-CLEAN 6 ON Electronic Oven Control (pp.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. NOTE: The ACCUSIMMER™ control knob does not have to be pushed in before turning. wWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. Surface cooking area heat settings Using the ACCUSIMMER™ feature Use the following chart as a guide.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.) Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bottoms do not allow good 1" 1" contact with the surface. • Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend more than one Pan Surface inch outside the surface cooking area cooking area.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.) Cookware tips • Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area. • For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.) Using the ceramic glass cooktop (Models RF386PXG and RF388LXG) Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the element cycling on and off – even on the HI setting – to help the area stay at the temperature setting you chose. • Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE OVEN Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot. • For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKEWARE CHOICES Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe. BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Even browning • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe. Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark, dull, and/or non-stick finish • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F. • Use suggested baking time.
USING YOUR RANGE THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Electronic display Oven selector pads (pp. 17, 21, 26) ON SELF-CLEANING OVEN HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D BAKE CUSTOM AUTO BROIL CLEAN Temperature pad (pp. 17, 19, 21) TEMP CLOCK CLEAN TIMER TIMER SET LIGHT MIN Clock Minute timer set pad (p. 15) and off pad (pp. 15, 16) START OFF ENTER CANCEL 5 SEC Oven light pad (p. 35) Hour Minute Start/enter pad pad pad (pp. (pp. (p. 16) 15, 26) 15, 26) Off/cancel pad (p.
USING YOUR RANGE SETTING THE CLOCK 1. Press CLOCK. PRESS YOU SEE CLOCK TIME 2. Set the time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS HR YOU SEE MIN TIME (example for 5:30) 3. Start the clock. PRESS START YOU SEE OR CLOCK ENTER 5 SEC 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.
USING YOUR RANGE USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (CONT.) 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER TIMER 5 SEC (display counts down) YOU SEE When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press TIMER OFF. TIMER NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press CLOCK. 4. Turn off the minute timer.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING Your oven is designed with the ACCUBAKE® temperature management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The bake element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. 1. Place the racks where you need them. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier in this section.
USING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.) 5. Press START/ENTER. A preheat conditioning time counts down the approximate preheat time after the oven temperature has been set and START/ENTER has been pressed. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 2 minutes, 30 seconds. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 4 minutes, 15 seconds. • For above 450°F, the preheating time is 6 minutes, 30 seconds.
USING YOUR RANGE 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 you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an incorrect reading.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • Leave the door partly open whenever you use the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper temperatures. 1. Place the rack where you need it. You need to place the rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil element. See “Broiling guidelines” later in this section. Front of rack Rear of rack 2.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) 4. Press CUSTOM BROIL. PRESS YOU SEE CUSTOM BROIL 5. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing START/ENTER. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press START/ENTER again. 6. After broiling, turn off the oven.
USING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) Broiling guidelines • Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They are designed to drain extra juices from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter and smoke. • To make sure the juices drain well, do not cover the grid with foil. • Trim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat on the edges to prevent curling. • Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices. • Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food.
USING YOUR RANGE THE OVEN VENT Ceramic glass cooktop models (Models RF386PXG and RF388LXG) Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you could get poor baking/roasting results.
USING YOUR RANGE THE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the 2. drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the slide rail. They keep the drawer from sliding all the way out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE wWARNING 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. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes. BEFORE YOU START Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you: NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket. You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting. • Hand-clean the areas shown.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS NOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” in the “Using Your Range” section.) PRESS 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. This will automatically set a 3 ⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. YOU SEE 1 NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄2 hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning time (optional).
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONT.) To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures, the Self-Cleaning cycle will start a 30-minute cool down. The clean and door locked indicator lights will stay on. PRESS YOU SEE OFF ON CANCEL LOCK'D HOW THE CYCLE WORKS 875°F (468°C) CLEANING CYCLE Temperature The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE wWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance. Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire. CLEANING CHART Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range. PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Knobs • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING CHART (CONT.) PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Surface under cooktop (Models RF385PXG and RF387LXH) • Light to moderate soil • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. • Heavy soils Oven door glass Oven cavity • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • All other spills Oven racks • Soapy steel wool pad • Rinse thoroughly and dry.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (MODELS RF386PXG AND RF388LXG) Your cooktop is designed for easy care. It has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and easier cleaning. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Use the Cooktop Polishing Creme, included with your range, to clean and maintain the cooktop.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODELS RF385PXG AND RF387LXH) Removing OFF 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls. BAKE 2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 3. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the “Cleaning chart” earlier in this section for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODELS RF385PXG AND RF387LXH) (CONT.) 2. Line openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle. 3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. 4. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE LIFT-UP COOKTOP (MODELS RF385PXG AND RF387LXH) NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame. 1. Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm, 3. soapy water and a sponge. Use a soapy steelwool pad on heavily soiled areas. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you find it necessary to remove the door, follow the instructions in this section. Door removal pin hole Door stop clip NOTE: The oven door is heavy. Before removing the door: 1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip. 2. Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch porcelain. 3.
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) 2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots. 3. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins. NOTE: Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins. 4.
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 38. RANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works • The range is not plugged into a properly grounded live outlet with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.
TROUBLESHOOTING COOKING RESULTS PROBLEM SOLUTION Cookware not level on cooktop (Check to see if liquids are level in cookware) • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.) • Insert coil correctly. • Use cookware with a flat bottom. Excessive heat on cooktop in areas around cookware • Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element. The oven temperature seems too low or too high • Adjust the oven temperature control.
REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).
INDEX TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ACCUSIMMER™ feature ..............................................8 FEATURES ................................................................6, 7 ANTI-TIP BRACKET......................................................3 LIFT-UP COOKTOP ....................................................33 ASSISTANCE ..............................................................38 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ..................................2 BAKING ACCUBAKE® system .........................
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC RANGE ® LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE For ranges with a ceramic glass cooktop only: FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop.