Whirlpool RJE-3165 User's Manual
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1. 775 EESE m Ts Oven Vent n Plug in Surface Units E 7 e Piece Chrome Bake Element Heat Seal X Removable V Oven Door Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here When you need service or call with a question Model Number have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the top of the oven door 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Purch d installation Dat Copy this information in these spaces Keep this Mri PD Qd book your warranty and sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Phone Number Serial Number See Cooking Guide for important safety information Oven Signal Light Oven Light Switch Whirlpdol Oven Temperature Oven Selector Knob Control Knob Table of Contents YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES uses USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS USING THE OVEN CONTROLS e Baking Broiling f e Variable Broil Feature i i isle cece eee ee e Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Knob SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY USING THE MINUTE TIMER 0 6 USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK 6 OVEN RACK POSITIONS ee ee 8 USING THE OVEN LIGHT Lou iss sessi 8 THE OVEN VENT TP 8 THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE sese sss 8 ACCESSORY CANNING KIT usssuus rac2. surface Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off Wipe off excessive spills with damp cloth when surface unit is cold e Do not immerse in water Control knobs and chrome rims Warm sudsy water and bristle brush Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Chrome reflector bowls Aluminum broiler pan and grid Automatic dishwasher or warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad Clean frequently Wash with other cooking utensils Do not use harsh abrasives Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Wash with other cooking utensils Control panel Warm soapy water Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Oven racks Warm soapy water or soapy Wash rinse and dry Use steel wool pads for steel wool pads stubborn areas Oven door Warm soapy water or plastic Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse and dry well glass scrubbing pad with soft cloth Commercial glass cleaner Follow directions provided with cleaner Standard oven Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Commercial oven cleaners e Remove door for easier access Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to con
3. v9 CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 9 e Removing and Replacing Control Knobs apo nde eod e Cleaning Under the Cooktop ununi aa RN 10 e Removing the Oven Door Secours ses De 10 e Removing the Outer Oven Window m T sol e Removing the Storage Drawer il aaa 11 e CleaningChart s s sess Sate 2 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 02 PAS RAC EU 13 1 Before Calling for Assistance lii 020000000005 13 2 If You Need Assistance eean Ceu uE i i ee 14 3 If You Need Service 0 0 002 ee 14 4 If You Havea Problem 0 2 0 2 ee 14 Surface Unit Signal Light Minute Timer Stop Time Knob Surface Unit Control Knobs Surface Unit Clock Start Time Knob Indicators Your responsibilities Proper installation and safe use of the range are your personal responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide carefully for important use and safety information You must be sure your range is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight and in a well ventilated room isconnected only to the right kind of outlet with the right electric supply and grounding see Installation Instructions is used only for jobs expected of home ranges is out of the weather is properly maintained is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should be used S
4. or cloth Scouring powders or any other abrasive cleaner may harm porcelain enamel finishes and can scratch chrome Be careful not to raise the cooktop so high that it touches the control console And don t drop it Dropping the cooktop can chip or crack a hard porcelain finish or damage side panels and surface units Removing the oven door nd Removing the oven door may make it easier to clean the oven To Pull straight with the remove the door first open it to the first stop about 4 inches or 10 cm angle of part open door Take hold of both sides of the door near the top then lift it at the same 7 angle it is in With the door off you will notice how the ends of the hinges slide into slots at the bottom corners of the door To put the door back on fit both bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly so neither corner gets ahead of the other When it reaches the bottom you can close the door A safety latch will hold the door open until it is on correctly Push down evenly 10 Remove screws swing out top Lift up at bottom Pull to stop Lift pull again Removing the outer oven window Oven windows have two panes of glass to help hold the heat in the oven The outer glass and frame can be removed if you wish to clean between the two It is held on by screws at the top and tabs hidden at the bottom 1 With the oven door closed remove the screws from the top of the
5. outer window frame 2 Tip the frame out about two inches 5 cm from the door The frame and glass are one piece so don t worry about them coming apart 3 Lift up on both sides of the frame to pull the tabs out of the slot at the bottom of the window opening To replace the frame and glass line up the bottom of the frame with the opening in the door 1 Tilt the frame so that the tabs fit into the slot at the bottom of the window opening 2 Tilt the frame as far as you can and push down 3 Push the frame in the rest of the way and replace the screws Removing the storage drawer The drawer below your oven is meant to store pots and pans Never keep anything in there that will burn or melt You may want to remove the drawer for cleaning under the range Pull it straight out until it stops Use care when handling the drawer Lift the front and pull some more to get it over the stop Now slide it out until it stops again Lift the drawer awav from the range until it slips out of the quides To put it back fit the side rails at the back of the drawer into both guides on the range Push it closed while lifting the front to get past the stops 11 12 PART Outside of appliance WHAT TO USE Soft cloth warm soapy water Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots HOW TO CLEAN Wipe off regularly when range is cool Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on
6. part of the knob and one tooth on the chrome part To set your oven about 10 F 5 C cooler loosen the locking screw about two full turns and move the row of notches one notch closer to LO To set your oven about 10 F 5 C warmer move the row of notches one notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw and put the knob back on the control panel Clock and Timer Knob Minute Timer Setting the clock to the correct time of day 1 Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise to set the hands to the correct time of day 2 The Minute Timer hand will turn as you set the clock When the clock is set let the knob pop out Then while it is out turn the Minute Timer hand clockwise to OFF If you push in on the knob when setting the Minute Timer you will change the setting of the clock Using the Minute Timer The small numbers inside the clock face are the minute markings Turn the knob in the center of the clock don t push it in to the number of minutes you want to time When the time you set is up a buzzer will sound Turn the hand to OFF to stop the buzzer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking It only buzzes when the time you set is up It can be used to time almost any cooking operation t can even remind you of other things like when to add the softener to the washer For the most accurate timing turn the knob past the time you want Then turn it back to the
7. setting Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic feature of the MEALTIMER Clock lets you be away from home when the oven starts or when it stops It will turn on and off automatically or just turn off automatically Let s say you have a roast that will take four hours to cook Dinner is supposed to be at 6 00 but you have an appointment at 1 30 and you know you won t get home until at least 4 00 When do you have time to put in the roast With the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock it s easy Just before you leave for your appointment put the roast in the oven set the start time for 2 00 and the stop time for 6 00 four hours Set the Oven Selector to TIMED and set the Oven Temperature Control Knob for the tempera ture you want Then leave The oven will start at 2 00 bake for four hours at the selected temperature and shut off at 6 00 Imk To start and stop your oven automatically e on d bs 5 E VARA A NNSSSS h 1 Put racks where you want 2 Be sure the clock is set to the them and place food in the right time of day The start oven and stop time hands will also show the correct time START TIME START TIME STOP TIME 3 Push in and turn the Start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to time you want the oven to start shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector to 6 Turn the Oven Temperature TIMED Control Knob t
8. 9 14 fillets 3 18 em 7 8 5 Liver tees Ma 1 2 em 3 Scm 3 3 Frankfurters 4 5 10 13cm 6 7 4 5 Variable Broil Feature You might want to broil some foods slower than others Broiling can be slowed down by setting a lower temperature on the Oven Temper ature Control Knob instead of BROIL Using a lower temperature will cause the broil element to turn on and off during the broiling so that the food broils more slowly When the Oven Temperature Control Knob is on BROIL the Broil Element heats all the time Set the temperature lower and it heats some of the time The lower the temperature setting the shorter are the periods of heating NOTE The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door must be partly open for all broiling temperatures Resetting the Oven Temperature Control Does your new oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperatures in older ovens often shift very gradually getting hotter or colder without the user really noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures but when compared to your old range the new design may give you different baking results If you think that the temperature setting on your range needs to be hotter or colder you can adjust the Oven Temperature Control Knob by yourself To adjust the setting first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off On the back just across from the locking screw are a row of notches on the black
9. AFETY FIRST Do not let children use or play with the range e Use your range only for the job it is intended to do e Read the Cooking Guide for important safety informa tion It also has other general hints for the care and use of your range e Read the Installation Instructions for complete information Using the surface unit controls Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning Turn either way to the setting you want A design by each knob tells which unit is turned on by that knob The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on Be sure this light is off when you have finished cooking The knob may be set anywhere between HI and OFF As you use your surface units you will get used to the settings that match your pots pans and favorite foods the best As a guide the setting should cook at about the following heats HI To start most foods cooking To bring water to a boil MED HI To hold a rapid boil to fry pancakes or chicken MED To make gravy puddings and icings to cook large quan tities of vegetables MED LO To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting PUSH IN and turn to LO To keep food warm until ready to serve You will notice setting that you can set the heat higher or lower within the LO band 2 to help keep food at the temperature you want NOTE Use only flat bottomed utensils for best results and to pre vent damage to the ran
10. EVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Oven rack positions Your oven has two racks Always put the racks where you want them to be before you turn on the oven To remove a rack take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out until it stops Then lift up the front edge and pull again It will slide past the stops out of the quides and out of the oven To put it back fit the back corners into the guides at each side of the oven and slide it in keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes the stops in the rack guides For mu f i Place Rack Baking On the second rack guide from the bottom or so food is in the center of the oven Broiling l So food is about the distance from the broil element suggested in the broiling timetable under Using the Oven Controls To remove rack pull Roasting LARGE On the bottom rack guides forward until rack cuts of meat stops lift front and pull Roasting 5o food is in the center of the oven SMALLER cuts of meat When baking always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall for air circulation For best results aet additional information on placing pans cookie sheets and other utensils from the Cooking Guide Using the oven light The Oven Light will come on when the Oven Door is opened To turn on the light without opening the door push the Oven Light Sw
11. R MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple s est 999 9999 123 Maple 4 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple gt sees 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model numbers serial num ber date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Notes FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quahty parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need o replacement part for your Whiripool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit nght and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used lo build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwa
12. Temperature Control Knob Have vou preheated the oven as the recipe calls for Are the pans the size called for in the recipe Are vou following a tested recipe from a reliable source Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking prob lems and how to solve them 13 14 lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number Dial free from Continental U S 0 0 800 253 1301 Michig n eo isos VE lr eR ES 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii Luueeelsuse 800 253 1121 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 company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAI
13. are pushed into the plug in as far as they will go The surface unit should fit into the reflector bowl and be level Easier cleaning with aluminum foil Oven cleaning can be a chore when spillovers bake onto the bottom of the oven Use aluminum foil so you can just throw it away with the spillovers You can use the heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil found in most grocery stores Or you can order an aluminum foil kit Part Number 241430 from your Whirlpool Dealer 1 When cutting the foil make sure it is long enough to cover the bottom with enough left over to start up both sides Foil should be flat on 2 Make sure the bake element is cool Lift it far enough to raise its feet from the bottom of the oven You may have to remove the oven rack _3 Slide the foil sheet under the bake element Make sure it is centered and long enough to start up the sides When you put the bake element back down make sure all the feet rest solidly on the foil and that the foil is smoothed out across the bottom of the oven If the feet on the element are not solidly on the foil the oven may not bake properly the bottom so should the feet on the element Prop up the top with Cleaning under the cooktop support rod To clean the area under the cooktop lift the front of the cooktop at a the center Raise the swing up rod to hold it Be sure the tip of the rod is in the notch in the cooktop Use warm soapy water and a sponge
14. ge Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information Using the oven controls Baking First Follow the directions on page 8 for Positioning Oven Racks Second Turn the Oven Selector Knob to BAKE Third Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking To bake tum the Oven temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will glow while the oven is Selector Knob to BAKE heating When this light goes off the oven has heated to the temperature you set Fourth Place tood in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to help keep the oven at the temperature you set The Oven Signal Light will tum on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red Fifth When the baking is done turn both the Oven Temperature and Oven Selector Knobs to OFF Broiling Note The door must be partly open while broiling First Follow the directions on page 5for placing the meat at the right distance from the Broil Element Second Turn the Oven Selector to BROIL Third Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL or turn it to a lower temperature see Variable Broil Feature on page 5 Fourth Put the broiler pan on the oven rack Fifth Open the oven door about four inches 10 cm There isa stop in the hinge
15. hat the surface units are cool Lift each surface unit about an inch 2 5 cm at the edge away from the plug in receptacle Pull the unit straight away from the plug in Do not wash surface units they will burn themselves clean during normal use Lift out the reflector bowls NOTE Reflector bowls help catch spillovers and reflect heat back to the pot or pan on the surface unit When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl turns blue or gold some of the Pans you are using may not be flat enough Or some may be too large for the surface unit In both cases some of the heat that is meant to go into or around a pan goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it Do not line the reflector bowls with aluminum foil Use of foil liners could cause shock or fire hazard Replacing reflector bowls and surface units 1 Be sure the surface unit controls are on OFF 2 Put the reflector bowls back into their places Make sure you can see the plug ins receptacles for the surface units through the square hole in the side of each bowl Hold surface unit level 3 Hold the surface unit level with the prongs terminals pointing at when replacing the plug in 4 With the prongs started in the plug in start pushing in on the surface unit At the same time lift a little on the side of the surface unit that s by the plug in 5 Make sure the surface unit prongs
16. itch Push it again to turn the light off To replace the oven light bulb 1 Turn off the electric power at the main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from the socket Replace with a 40 watt 3 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb designed to stand APPLIANCE bulb Hs to oven heat available at most grocery variety and hardware stores The oven vent There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element When the oven is on heated air will escape through it A vent is needed for air circulation in the oven during baking You can cook on this surface unit while the oven is on A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while the oven is on It may be warm enough to melt butter too Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent Poor baking can result Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent while the oven is on The optional rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie with your oven you can order a kit Part No 261880 from your dealer Easy installation instructions come with the kit Accessory canning kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners com bined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Compan
17. o the temper ature you want to use to cook the food When cooking is finished turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knobs to OFF If you want to stop the oven before it stops automatically turn the Temperature and Selector Knobs to OFF Remove food from the oven You don t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob When you want the oven to start now but stop automatically 1 Put racks where vou want them and place the food in the oven 2 Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time of dav 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to stop cooking 4 Turn the Oven Selector to TIMED and the Oven Temperature Con trol to the temperature setting you want 5 When cooking is finished turn the Oven Selector and Temperature Control Knobs to OFF WHEN USING THE AUTOMATIC STARTING TIME Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while standing in the oven before cooking starts Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or fish and bread dough with baking powder or yeast Smoked or frozen meats may be used vegetables fruits and casserole type foods are good choices Vegeta bles can be cooked in a covered baking dish with about a half cup 118 mL of water for 1 to 1 hours Any food to be cooked with a delayed start should be very cold or frozen before it is placed in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD N
18. s to hold it there The door must be partly open while To broil turn the Oven ROM DE te broiling The Oven Signal Light will glow while the broil element is on Sixth When you are through turn both the Oven Temperature Control and the Oven Selector Knobs to OFF ALWAYS broil with the door open about 4 inches 10 cm Loosen the locking screw NOTICE position of notches Lower move black part toward LO One notch equals about 10 F 5 C Higher move black part toward HI One notch equals about 10 F 5 C The following chart suggests broiling times and oven rack po sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set to BROIL Inches cm from top of food Approximate to Broil Minutes Food A Description Element lst side 2nd side Beef Steaks Rare 17125 cm 3 B cm 7 9 35 Medium 1 25cm 3 Bcm 9 11 4 7 Well done 1 2 5 cm 3 8 cm 11 13 5 7 Beef Steaks Rare 1 4 cm 4 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 1 4 em 4 5 10 13cm 17 19 8 10 Well done 1 s dcin 4 5 10 13 cm 19 21 14 16 Hamburgers l lem 3 8 cm 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium 1 12 5 cm 3 8 cm 6 8 45 Ham slice precookec Laat or tendered 1 2 5 cm 3 amp cm Os 4 5 Canadian Bacon 1 em 3 8 cm 6 4 Pork Rib or Loin Chop fa 1 Well done 2 2 5cm 4 5 10 13 cm 15 10 Chicken 2 3 Ib 11 5 kg cut in half 7 9 18 23cm 25 30 10 12 Fish whole 3 8 cm 11 16
19. tact the heating elements oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE WE SUGGEST YOU FOLLOW THESE FOUR STEPS 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates Is the range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector Knob turned to a setting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED e Is the Oven Temperature Control Knob turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box Are surface units plugged in all the way Dothe control knobs turn If surface unit Control Knob or Knobs will not turn e Is the spring put in correctly as shown on page 9 in the Cleaning and Caring for your Range Section Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expect e Is the range level Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e f baking have you allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 5 Resetting Your Oven
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21. y SEE THE COOKING GUIDE FOR IMPORTANT CANNING INFORMATION Cleaning and caring for your range Your range is designed to be easy to clean You will usually wipe off spills and spatters when they happen but you will sometimes want to clean under and behind the control knobs and surface units This section will tell you how to remove those and what to use when cleaning Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs 1 Be sure the control knobs are set to OFF 2 Pull the black knobs straight off 3 Ifthe control has a chrome trim ring pull it straight off 4 Wash the knobs and trim rings in warm sudsy water 5 Replace the trim rings first If the control spring was removed put Pull knob and trim ring it back exactly as shown on the left small end first straight out Remember 6 Hold the black knob so it points to OFF Push it straight back on how the spring goes Removing and Replacing Oven Control Knobs 1 Be sure the knobs are set to OFF 2 Pull each knob straight off 3 Wash the knobs in warm sudsy water 4 The knobs are not interchangeable Make sure you put the adjust Terminal 1 Receptacle 2 To remove surface unit lift and pull straight out 3 able Oven Temperature Control Knob on the right place and the nonadjustable Oven Selector Knob on the other Removing surface units and reflector bowls First be sure the Surface Unit Controls are all OFF and t
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