Whirlpool RF3OlOXV User's Manual
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1. WARNING Be sure all signal lights are OFF when you are not cooking Some Control knobs must be pushed in before tuming them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF one could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use Hi to start Use5or to Use4for Use 2 or 3 to Use SIM to foods cook holda rapid gravy pud keep food keep food ing to bring boil to fry dings and cooking after warm until liquids to a chicken or icing to starting it on ready to boil pancakes cook large a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower to keep foods at CAUTION The use of the HI setting for long periods of time delest al can damage surface units and discolor chrome refiector y bowis Start cooking on HI and turn control down to con tinue cooking Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended A WARNING The surface unit should never turn red during use if it turns red the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the size of the surface unit Damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and or surr2. F ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF3010XV Contents Pa BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE Control Panel and Knobs IMPORTANT SAFETY Surface Units and INSTRUCTIONS Reflector Bowls PARTS AND FEATURES Lift Up Cooktop USING YOUR RANGE Oven Door Using the Surface Units Standard Oven Cleaning Optional Canning Kit The Storage Drawer Using the Oven Controls Cleaning Chart Baking IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Broiling ASSISTANCE Oven Vent WHIRLPOOL RANGE CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WARRANTY 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read this Use amp Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for important safety Information You are personally responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use amp Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing the range where it is protected from the elements and on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding See Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range See Cooking Guide for important safety and use information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING When using your range follow basic precautions including the following 4 DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range orleave them unattended near
3. Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not furn red 4 When baking is done turn the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Broiling 1 Position the rack betore turning 2 Putthe broiler pan and food on the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions Oven temp oven temp 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop A Setthe Oven Temperature Control position open about 4 inches to BROIL 10 2 cm The door will stay open 5 When baking is done turn the py liselt Oven Temperature Control to OFF NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on CAUTION Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt WARNING lt you leave a Do not block the vent Poor baking A utensil on the right rear surface unit use pot holders can result when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs A WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock first make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL 4 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soa py water and a so
4. it They could be burned or injured DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating elements Dark colored units and elements can still be hot enough fo burn severely KEEP children away from the range when it is on The cooktop and oven walls racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns DO NOT use the range to heat a room Persons in the room could be burned or injured or a fire could start 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but not over another surface unit to avoid burns injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the surface units 7 DO NOT use water on grease fires The fire will spread Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele ment and you could be burned 9 DO NOT heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could burn and container particles could cause injury 10 when adding or removing food MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to prevent burns e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank yo
5. ft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite The receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock be sure surface units are OFF and COOL JONVA ANOA AOI ONIYVI EIE JONVA NOA ONISN 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle Replacing WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock be sure surface units are OFF 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle 10 A Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 13 for cleaning instructions 2 Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle 4 Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl CAUTION Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spilis When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit I
6. he heating elements thermostat oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles place a small shallow pan or cookie sheet on the rack directly under the cooking container NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking results could occur The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 4 Pull drawer straight out to the i first stop Lift ront and pull out to e inpor A cQ the second stop Replacing the storage drawer DRAWER SLIDE RAIL Lift drawer front and push in until 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into metal stops on drawer slide the drawer guides on both sides rails clear white stops on drawer of opening guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 12 Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Exterlor Warm soapy water and surfaces a soft cloth Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots HOW TO CLEAN Wipe off regularly when range is cool e Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse In water Chrome Warm soapy wateranda e Wash r
7. inse and dry well reflector plastic scrubbing pad e Clean frequently bowls e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Broller pan Warm soapy water or a e Wash with other cooking utensils and grid soapy steel wool pad Control knobs Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well a soft cloth e Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth Oven rack Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Standard Warm soapy water or oven soapy steel wool pads Commercial oven cleaners e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 13 5 Z e J 6 Cc a Z m If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions Have you checked
8. lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool Part No 76224 00 4315037 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A fees e Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Wz
9. n either case some of the heat that s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further information JONVI NOA AOI ONIIVI WARNING DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Shock or fire hazard could result Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at center and swing up the support rod 2 Caretully lowerthe cooktop onto the support rod WARNING Be sure the rod fits in the notch in the cooktop and is held securely The cooktop could acci dentally fail and injure you CAUTION Do not drop the 3 Wipe with warm soapy water cooktop Damage can Use a soapy steel wool pad on result to the porcelain and stubborn spots the cooktop frame The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easierto clean the oven 1 WARNING To avoid burns be sure the oven is OFF and COOL Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fitthe bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water and steel wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning Chart page for further instructions Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact t
10. ounding area could result If the pan is too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit See the Cooking Guide for Important utensil Information Optional Canning Kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined 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 Company See the Cooking Guide for important canning information Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides ofthe pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide c a z 0 5 Ld gt pa 2 4 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out oven temp 2 Set the Oven Temperature Control 3 Put food in the oven NOTE Oven to the baking temperature you rack walls and door will be hot rita to itas Rc During baking the elements will COME St ne OVER ed turn on and off to keep the oven when DO Oven Signal Light first temperature at the setting The ani Oven Signal
11. ran gt nz chised TECH Whirlpool gt Care service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLO MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 423 Maple 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 May 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 If you must call or write please pro 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 Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement partfor yo
12. u for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers Model Number from plate see parts and features diagram and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and sales slip to gether in a handy place Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number SNOILONALSNI ALIHWS INVIZOdINI ISN NOA 3IO4HIY Parts and features Model RF30140XV SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT ONE PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL _ SML CONTROL SS ta PANEL BROIL ELEMENT OVEN RACK GUIDE CONTROL KNOB COOKTOP PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT BAKE ELEMENT MODEL AND SERIAL N27 NUMBER PLATE not shown P d REMOVABLE HEAT SEAL OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB CONTROL SURFACE UNIT OVEN SIGNAL SIGNAL LIGHT LIGHT Using your range Using the Surface Units gt a mai e gt Z O m m 2 c 7 m e c 2 z lt O c a 7 gt Z m Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow PUSH IN when a surface unit is on AND TURN
13. ur Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance JONVISISSV AO FIIAYIS CIIN NOA di To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 15 WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use c ek up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the ome D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exc
14. your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate Have you checked your home s main fuses or circult breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way l e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn e Did you push In before trying to turn 14 M cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe Are you following a tested recipe from a rellable source e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit belng used See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 M you need assistance Call Whiripoo COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and taik with one of our trained con sultants The consultants can Instruct you In how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or If serv Ice Is necessary recommend a qualified service company In your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of f
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