UseE,Care A Note to You ............ 2 Range Safety ......... 3-5 Parts and Features ... 6 Using Your Range ..... 8 Using the SelfCleaning Cycle ........ 30 Caring for Your Range ..................... Troubleshooting mith AccuBake 4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS RF395LXE PART NO. 3196279 Rev. B Sgstem 47 Index ....................... 50 Warranty 52 ................. Assistance Center or comments. "Wh' o] M_ RF396LXE ...... 45 Requesting Assistance or Service ....................
T_a_kyo_b_ b_yi_?aWHIRkP@@L °_a??_ia_{eo Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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. !iii_ _OU _D Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Oard provided with your appliance.
safety safety thersisveryi ? t't to 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.
I1 11:>0 =A " SAFETY IINSTRU 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 A-n-ACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
I1 11:>0 =A " SAFETY IINSTRU ® Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top - If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately. ® Clean Cook-Top 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.
AND This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more about the part or feature you are interested in. (Model RF395LXE) Oven vent (p. 27) Control panel (pp. 8, 13, 35) Plug=in coil element with one=piece reflector (pp. 8, 35-39) Automatic oven light switch (p. 44) Broil element (not shown) (p. 20) Anti=tip (p. 28) Bake element (p.
(ModelRF396LXE shown) Ovenvent (p. 27) Control panel (pp. 8, 13, 35) CLEANTOP ® ceramic glass cooktop (pp. 10, 40) Automatic oven light switch (p. 44) Surface cooking are_ (pp. 10, 40) Hot surface indicator lights (p. 10) Anti=tip bracket (p. 28) Broil element (not shown) (p. 20) Model and serial number plate (behind left side of storage drawer) Bake element (p. 18) Removable storage drawer (p.
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. way. This section tells you _i_ thec_tM k_ Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. S_ cec_ki_ _re_Ihe_t s Use the following chart as a guide. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI ® To start foods cooking.
c @wate ® Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to the surface cooking area, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas. ® if the cookware is too small for the surface cooking area or the bottom is not fiat, the surface cooking area could stay glowing red for an extended length of time causing damage to the range. ® if you start cooking on high, it is important to turn the control down to a lower setting to complete cooking.
(Ce a i c00 tQ? 0de .} 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. ÷ Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See "Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" in the "Caring for Your Range" section for more information.
Rackp ace e t Followthis sectioncarefullyto getthe best cookingresults. e Beforeturningontheoven,placeovenracks whereyouneedthem. e Tomovea rack,pullitoutto thestop,raisethe frontedge,andlift itout. ÷Besuretherack(s)is level. e Usepotholdersor ovenmittsto protectyour handsif rack(s)mustbemovedwhiletheoven is hot. e Whenbaking/roasting with 1 rack,placethe racksothetop ofthefoodwill becenteredin theoven. e Whenbaking/roasting on 2 racks,positionracks inovento allowgoodcirculationof airaroundall thefood.
Hotairmustcirculatearoundthe pansintheoven forevenheatto reach allpartsof theoven. Thisresultsinbetter baking. ÷ Placethe pansso thatoneis notdirectly overtheother. ®Forbestresults, allow11/2-2 inchesof spacearoundeachpan andbetweenpansand ovenwalls. Forbestbakingresults,bake1 sheetofcookies i_ I _ 0 t_I_ PLACE 1 pan In center of the oven rack. 2 pans Side by side or slightly staggered. 3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.
Electronic Timer set and off pads (pp. 14, 15) display Clock pad (p. 14) Manual SELF-CLEANING OVEN II {c, MIeN 1 IPI I i Oven selector pads (pp. 16, 21, 31) oven light pad (p. 44) Temperature pads (pp. 17, 19, 21) ]t ll Electronic Hour MEALTIMER control pads (pp. 23-26) TM J Minute pads pads (p. 14) (p. 14) I the Start/enter Off/cancel pad (p. 16) pad (p.
INOTE.r';If yOU do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. While the clock is not displayed, you can see the clock for 5 minutes by pressing the clock pad. 1o Press the clock pad. PRESS YOU SEE YOU SEE 8 2° Set the time. PRESS Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.
2°Setthetime. Pressthe"up"(A)or "down"(V) pad(s)until the correcttimeshowsonthedisplay. PRESS YOU SEE (example for ten minutes) 3° Start the minute timer. PRESS YOU SEE The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. (display counts down) When the time is up: YOU SEE You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad.
Aftersettinga function,youmustpressthestart/ enterpadto startthefunction.If you do notpressthestart/enterpadwithin 5 secondsof setting,"START?" will showonthedisplayasa reminder. Theoff/cancelpadwillcancelanyfunctionexceptfor theclock,timer,or controllock.Whenyou presstheoff/cancelpad,thedisplaywill showthetimeof dayor,ifthe minutetimer is alsobeingused,thetimeremaining. Tonestellyouif a functionis enteredcorrectlyor not.Theyalsotellyouwhena cycleiscompleted.
3oSetthetemperature (optional). Dothisstepifyouwantto seta temperature otherthan350°F.PressA to raisethetemperatureor V to lowerthetemperature in5°F amounts.Usethesepadsuntilthedesired temperature showsonthe smalldisplay. PRESS YOU SEE (example for bake at 375°F) 4o When roasting, put your food in the oven. I,I You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting, unless your recipe recommends it. I,J INO"E: The oven will cook normally even though the preheat countdown timer is displayed.
The AccuBake system electronically regulates the preheat time and temperature to maintain a precise temperature range for the best cooking results. The preheat and set temperatures may be different at the end of the countdown. This is normal. 6_ INO"'E.:,.You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad. You do not have to press the start/enter pad again. Changing the temperature will not change preheat countdown times.
Althoughyournewovenis properlyadjustedto provideaccuratetemperatures, it maycookfaster or slowerthanyouroldoven. If youarenotsatisfiedwiththe baking/roasting results,youcanchangetheoffsettemperature by followingthe stepsbelow. HOTE:DONOTmeasuretheoventemperature with a thermometer. Openingthe ovendoorwill lower theoventemperature andgiveyouanincorrect reading.Also,thethermometer temperature reading willchangeasyourovencycles. 1° Pressandholdthe bakepadfor5 seconds.
NOTES: ®Donotpreheatwhenbroiling,unlessyourrecipe recommends it. ÷Leavethedoorpartlyopenwhenever youusethe ovento broil.Thisletstheovenstayatthe proper temperatures. ÷See"Broilingtips" laterinthissection. 1oPlacethe rackwhereyouneedit. Youneedto placetheracksothatthesurfaceof the foodis at least3 inchesawayfromthe broil element.See"Broilingguide"laterinthissection. of rack Rearofrack 2oPutyourfoodonthe broilerpanandplacethe paninthecenteroftheovenrack. 8o Close the door to the broil stop position.
4oPressthecustombroilpad. PRESS YOU SEE 5o Start the oven. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE You the can change the temperature setting any time before or after pressing the start/enter pad. To change the setting, see "To custom broil at a lower temperature" below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press the start/enter pad again. 6° After broiling, turn off the oven.
÷ Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil element. ÷ Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter or smoke. ÷ 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. ÷ Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
TheelectronicMEALTIMER controlwillturnthe ovenonandoffat timesyouset,evenwhenyouare notaround. Delayedtimebaking/roasting is idealforfoodsthat do notneeda preheated oven,likemeatsand casseroles. Donot usedelayedtime cookingfor cakes,cookies,etc,=theywill not rise properly. Before using the electronic NIEALTIMER con= trol, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See the "Setting the clock" section.) Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.
6=Starttheoven. PRESS INOTESs ÷Youcanchangethetemperature or time settingsanytimeafterpressingthestart/enter padby repeating Steps3 or 5.Youdo nothave to pressthestart/enterpad. ÷Thedisplaywillcountdownthe baking/roasting timein hoursandminutes(ifcooktimeis more thanonehour)or inminutesandseconds (ifcooktimeis lessthanonehour). 7_ When baking/roasting YOU SEE (display counts down cook time) YOU SEE is done: The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.
To@ aystart stopa t0 atkaHy: 1o Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and put your food in the oven. To place your racks correctly, see "Positioning racks and pans" earlier in this section. 2° Choose the bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE 3o Set the temperature PRESS YOU SEE (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. Use these pads until the temperature you want shows on the small display.
6oPressthedelaystarttimepad. PRESS YOU SEE 7° Set the start time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. The example at the right shows a chosen start time of 2 o'clock. The oven will shut off by itself at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 8, Press the start/enter pad.
IIS), Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching near oven vent. items left Failure to do so can result in burns. 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. Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook on this unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on.
Therangewill nottip duringnormaluse.However,therangecantip ifyouapplytoo muchforceor weight totheopendoorwithouttheanti-tipbracketfasteneddownproperly. Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti=tip bracket to rear range foot. Reconnect the anti=tip bracket, if the range is moved. See the installation instructions for details. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
Usethe storagedrawerto storecookware.Youcan removethedrawerto makeit easierto cleanunder therange.Be carefulwhenhandlingthe drawer. storage@awer: I 1o Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the 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. 2o Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all the way out.
rile SE -CL NINC CYCL The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the 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 Keep children Do not use commercial oven cleaners Failure to follow these instructions dangerous fumes.
INOTE.',' Makesuretheclockis setto thecorrecttime ofday.(See"Settingtheclock"inthe "UsingYour Range"section.) T¢start I 1° Press the auto clean pad. This will automatically Self-Cleaning cycle. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE set a 31_2-hour INOTEs There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1Ahour before the cycle is over. 2° Set the cleaning time (optional). if you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31/2hours, use the hour and minute pads to set the cleaning time you want.
TI I° Press the auto clean pad. This will automatically Self-Cleaning cycle. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE set a 31A2 hour INOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1Ahour before the cycle is over. 2_ Set the cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31/2hours, use the hour and minute pads to set the cleaning time you want. Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until a time between 21A-41Ahours shows on the display.
6oAfterthe Self-Cleaning cyclestarts: Thedoorwilllockas soonastheovenstartsto heatup. YOU SEE 7° After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE YOU SEE LOCKED goes off and the door unlocks. INOTE: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. 8° After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. / If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
TheSelf-Cleaning cycleusesveryhighheatto burn awaysoilandgrease.Duringthecycle,theoven getsmuchhotterthanitdoesfornormalbakingor broiling.Thishighheatbreaksupthesoilor grease andburnsit away. Yourovenis automatically presetfora 31_2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Thegraphatthe rightshowsyouwhathappens ina 31A-hour Self-Cleaning cycle.Noticethatthe heatingstops1/2hourbeforethe 31_2-hour setting is up. CLEANING CYCLE 2 (normal br'oi_ng"t:_m::r_tNu_re _"-_-- oc.\ OVEN SHUT OFF _ DOOR , LOCKS i START 34
Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. 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 working like new. Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline Doing so can result in death, explosion, near this appliance. or fire. Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, controls are off and the range is cool.
PART HOWTOCLEAN Porcelain=enamel reflector bowls (Model BF395LXE) ÷ Wipe off excess spills. ® Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. OR ÷ Place the bowls upside down on the oven racks in the oven during the SelfCleaning cycle. Ceramic glass cooktop (Model BF396LXE) ÷ See the "Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" Broiler pan and grid ÷ Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
% 1o Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2° Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 3o 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.
1oMakesureallcoilelementsareoff and coolbeforereplacingcoilelementsand reflectorbowls. OFF { 2o Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle. 3o Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. 4o 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. 38 \
9 INOTEs Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. if a reflector bowl changes color, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be ( E)(c °) too large for the col element, in either case, some of the heat that's meant to go into or around cookware goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can cause it to change color.
(98 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However, you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric opencoil elements. 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. Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and easier cleaning.
( ltepstoM/0w: 1= You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off. 2= For stubborn spills, rub the Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3. To order the Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3191048) or a razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), call 1=800=253=1301. You will hear a recording. Follow the steps to place an order.
For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: if the door removal pins included in the Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails or screws may be used. Be careful that the length of the nail or screw does not damage the oven by chipping or scratching the porcelain surface. 1o Open the door about halfway, insert door removal pins into both hinge hangers.
e?lace: INOTB' The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door. 1° Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 2° Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the front frame slot). 8° Position the door with the hinge hanger slots almost parallel to the front frame.
Theovenlightwillcomeonwhenyouopenthe ovendoor, Tot_r theli or oroffw Ioo_i_do_el: the0rer ÷ Press the oven light pad. D To_epl_cet£e orer Ii : 1° Unplug range or disconnect power. 2° Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise. 4° Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise. mm C) 5° Plug in range or reconnect power. 3° Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
TEOgB IIOOTIHG 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 47. PROBLEM CAUSE Nothing works ÷ The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) ÷ You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
PROBLEM CAUSE Cookingresultsare notwhatyouexpected ÷Theoventemperature seemstoo lowor too high.See"Adjustingtheoven temperature control"onpage19to adjusttheoventemperature. ÷Youdidnotpreheatthe ovenbeforebaking(ifcalledfor inthe recipe). ÷Youareusinga panthatis notthe correcttypeor size.Referto a reliable cookbookor recipeforthe recommended pantypeandsize. ÷Thereis notenoughairspacearoundthe panwhenbaking.Allow11Ato 2 inchesof airspaceonallsidesof thepan.
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" the cost of a service call. if you still need help, follow the instructions Call the Whirlpool Consumer _ Assistance Our consultants are available to assist you. enter calling: toll free at 1=800-253=1301. When Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section). This information will help us better respond to your request.
This index is alphabetical, it contains on which you can find each topic. all the topics TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 28 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 47 BAKING AccuBake ......................................................... 16, Aluminum foil .......................................................... Pans .........................
TOPIC PAGE SAFETY .................................................................... SELF-CLEANING TOPIC PAGE 3-5 CYCLE Before you start ...................................................... Delay start .............................................................. How the cycle works .............................................. Setting the controls ................................................ Starting immediately ............................................... Stopping the cycle ...........
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE=YEAR WAR RAN TY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE Ceramic glass cooktop only: FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP ®ceramic glass cooktop.