Whirlpool RF398PXW User's Manual
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1. WHIRLPOOL FREE STANDING TOUCH CONTROL RANGE EROO2 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase 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 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 E Any labor costs during limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this Ilmitation 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 also apply For details please contact your franchised W2. e Z 20 gt z m L O Z O 6 5 gt 2 m Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pull the surface unit straight away A Lift out the reflector bowl and trim from the receptacle ring See Cleaning Chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions Replacing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as 4 When terminal is pushed into the possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as it will go push started into the receptacle Push down the edge of the surface unit the surface unit terminal into the opposite the receptacle The ele receptacle ment hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utens
3. 59 minutes e KEEP WARM will operate up to 4 hours and 59 minutes e f you forget to turn the oven off it will automatically turn itself off after 12 hours and 59 minutes e The oven door must be partly opened for broiling or the oven will not heat e The Lock Lever must be all the way to the left for all baking functions or the oven will not heat e The Lock Lever must be in the Clean position for the Self Cleaning cycle or the oven will not heat e If you want to check what you have programmed simply touch the Command Pad forthe function you wantto check The Display will show what you pro grammed for 5 seconds 2 gt z m 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 AWARNING Burn Hazard if you leave a utensil on the right The vent is needed for air circulation rear surface unit use potholders Do not block the vent Poor ba king when moving Pan can can result become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 4 Empty drawer of any pots and 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer pans before removin
4. c eo z o 6 Ci 2 Z 4 Position rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions BROIL 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Touch BROIL The Display will position open about 4 inches continue to show the time of day 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself The door must be in this position for the broll element to heat START CANCEL 5 Touch START 6 When broiling is done touch CANCEL to turn off the oven The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures If the door is closed the Display will show the word door and the heating element will not heat Open the door to the Broil Stop position The broil element will heat and the Display will go back to the time of day Baking Automatically The electronic controls will turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To start baking now and stop automatically MARK SERIES 4 Make sure the Clock Is set to the right time of day See Clock on page 9 Position the oven rack s properly
5. pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cook top by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flam ing grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan Is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency e Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boil over could resuit and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to
6. 9 minutes The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the Lock Light goes off Move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it will move easily 22 2 Touch CLEAN TIME 0 will appear in the Display 4 Touch START The Display will count down the time you set in minutes The Lock Light will come on when ihe oven temperature exceeds normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever can t be moved when this light is on 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Special Tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle doesnt get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 21 e If the Lock Lever is not in the Clean position the word door appears in the Display and the Self Cleaning cycle will not start Move the Lock Leverto the right the Clean position The
7. ARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset at170 F 76 6 C Use it to keep hot foods warm before serving or to warm plates serving dishes etc To set the Keep Warm cycle 1 Touch KEEP WARM The Display will show 170 F CANCEL 3 To stop the Keep Warm cycle fouch CANCEL START 2 Touch START The oven will main tain 170 F 76 7 C for 4 hours and 59 minutes If you forget to cancel KEEP WARM the oven will automatically turn off after 4 hours and 59 minutes You can also set the oven to automatically keep foods warm after baking To Keep Warm automatically after baking 4 Set electronic controls for auto matic baking See page 12 steps 1 5 or page 13 steps 1 5 3 At the end of the baking time you will hear 4 beeps The oven will automatically cool down to main tain 170 F 76 6 C The Display will show 170 F 14 2 Before you touch START touch KEEP WARM The Display will show 470 R If you forget to cancel KEEP WARM the oven will automatically turn off after 4 hours and 59 minutes Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic oven controls Some of the items below are reminders while others will be mentioned for the first time e The control will accept temperatures between 150 and 509 F 65 5 and 265 C The control will accept times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes e The Start Time can be delayed up to 11 hours and
8. Display will show the clean time you selected and will begin the cycle eu P Q 2 P O m To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at anytime CANCEL 4 Touch CANCEL 2 When the Lock Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1000 F DALLO 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE EE 800 el a Seen fre ee DERE 427 C rt 600 F NES e Se n i 400 F L 560 F 293 C a o C 204 C LOCK LIGHT ON START 9 hr 1hr 1v hrs 2 hrs 20 hrs 3 hrs 3v hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 23 Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterlor Warm soapy water and e Wipe off regularly when oven is surfaces a soft cloth cool Plastic scrubbing pad e Do not allow food containing for heavily soiled areas acids such as
9. ED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy tokeep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken and icing to starting it ready to boil orpancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables orlower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want 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 AWARNING Burn Hazard e if the pan Is too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unlit Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent Injury e f a surface unit stays red for a long time bottom of the pan Is not flat enough or Is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking See the Cooking Guide for additional 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 yo
10. T SWITCH MARKERS OVEN LIGHT SWITCH LEFT FRONT RIGHT REAR CONTROL CONTROL KNOB KNOB LEFT SURFACE UNIT ELECTRONIC RIGHT SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR LIGHT OVEN CONTROLS INDICATOR LIGHT KEYBOARD ON OFF CONTROL FLP TOp CONTROL Pang INSTRUCTIONS PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT OVEN VENT PORCELAIN ENAMEL REFLECTOR BOWL AND P SN AUTOMATIC OVEN CHROME m N N LIGHT SWITCH TRIM RING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE DOOR switoy SELF CLEANING 3 ZA LOCK rsu SEE LEVER HEAT sE NN OVEN RACK AL D GUIDE BAKE REMOVABLE ELEMENT STORAGE DRAWER Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface Unit Indicator Light One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow Control knobs must be pushed in when a surface unit is on before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI AWARNING and OFF Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all Indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone 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 Use MED HI Use MED Use M
11. and place the food in the oven MARK SERIES 3 Touch TIMED BAKE 0 will show on the Display 5 Touch START The Display will alter nate between showing the Bake Temp and the remaining baking time 12 MARK SERIES 2 Touch BAKE TEMP and a desired oven temperature The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them 350 F is shown above MARK SERIES 4 Touch Number Pads for the de sired length of baking time up to 12 hours and 59 minutes The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them 2 hours 30 minutes is shown above NOTE If a time greater than 12 59 or a temperature less than 150 F 65 5 C or over 509 F 265 C is entered Err will appear on the Display Touch CANCEL and reset all commands 6 When the baking time ends you will hear 4 beeps and the oven will shut off automatically To delay start and stop automatically MARK SERIES MINUTES 1 Make sure the Clock is set to the right time of day See Clock on page 9 MARK SERIES HOURS MINUTES Microcomputer 3 Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired oven temperature 350 F is shown above MARK SERIES HOURS MINUTES Microcomputer 5 Touch START TIME The Display will show 0 Touch Number Pads for the time of day you want baking to start The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them 4 00 is shown a
12. bove Touch START The current time of day will appear on the Display The oven will begin baking at the time you set After the oven begins baking the Display will alternate showing the Bake Temp and the remaining baking time 2 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven MARK SERIES HOURS MINUTES Microcomputer 4 Touch TIMED BAKE 0 will appear in the Display Touch Number Pads forthe desired length of baking time up to12 hours and 59 minutes The Display will show the numbers you touched In the order you touched them 1 hour 30 minutes is shown above CANCEL BEEP 6 When the baking time ends you will hear 4 beeps and the oven will shut off automatically To stop the oven before the end of the preset bake time fouch CANCEL e 2 0 6 0 gt z AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start e Do not use foods that will spoli while waliting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to walt for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it Is put In the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain In oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle KEEP W
13. burned or injured while climbing on it Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window 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 THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mall 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 questlon e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number TOP Li SURFACE UNI
14. ean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough dur ing the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on e The inside of the door The cen ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned e The frame around the oven DO NOT clean move or bend the fiberglass seal Poor cleaning and poor baking will result DO NOT RETNA CLEAN WS CENTER DO NOT CLEAN SEAL 5 If you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven e Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack For best results they should not touch each other or the oven walls CLEAN FRAME 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle AREA 4 if you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Other wise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harder to slide See chart on page 24 Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven T
15. g drawer Pull all the way out drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 4 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into 2 Lift drawer front and push in until the drawer guides on both sides metal stops on drawer slide of opening rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Optional Door Panel Pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions 16 Caring for your range Control Panels and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range Is cool before cleaning Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soa py water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs in warm soa py water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Move Keyboard On Off Control to the ON position 17
16. he ON or TONES OFF position for the oven to heat Operating instructions are provided for each of the Electronic Controls They are located on the inside of the flip top console Use these flip top instructions for quick and easy reference 8 4 Touch CLOCK SET 0 appears in the Display Within 5 seconds fouch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them If the Number Pads are not touched within 5 seconds PF or the original time will show in the Display Touch CLOCK SET and Number Pads again Minute Timer MARK SERIES 2 Touch START The Start Indicator Light will stay on for 5 seconds If an incorrect time Is set such as 7 77 the Display will show Err Touch CANCEL and reset the Clock The Clock cannot be set if a bake or broil function is programmed The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes You will hear a beep when the set time is up The Minute Timer must be cancelled after each use Including after the end of time signal MINUTE HOURS AND MINUTES NOT aS SECONDS ARE SET DISPLAYED 4 Touch MINUTE TIMER SET Within 5 seconds touch Number Pads for the desired time in hours and minutes The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them If the Number Pads are not touched within 5 seconds the Disp
17. hey will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle burn you Watt until it moves freely freely for best cleaning results A WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle it could e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish Do not force the Lock Lever you could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt 21 70 P T o 5 o 2 2 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen ts ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help heat odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible The oven will accept any length of cleaning time up to 4 hours and 59 minutes A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended for moderate soil 4 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position MARK SERIES I LL MINUTES 3 Touch Number Pads for the desired cleaning time up to 4 hours and 5
18. hing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock Injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recom mended that the range be In stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly con nected to electrical supply and grounded e Do not use the range for warm ing or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part ofthe range They could be burned or injured e 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 e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this man ual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Do not store flammable mate rials in or near the range They could explode or burn e Do not use water on grease fires Never
19. hirlpool distributor or military exchange FSP replacement parts for electronic oven touch control system if defective in materials or workmanship Whiflp ol Part No 3149920 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
20. ils on the surface units They also help catch spilis When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a trim ring gets discolored some of the utensils may not be fiat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down and heats the trim ring This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further Information AWARNING Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result o 5 9 5 Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Fallure to do so could result in personal Injury from the cooktop accidentally falling 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad heavily soiled areas Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop celain and the cooktop frame from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely Before You Start 4 Cl
21. is the Lock Lever in the BAKE position Is the Oven Door closed for baking or slightly opened for broiling Are the Electronic Controls set cor rectly See pages 10 14 e Have you programmed a delay Start time If surface units will not operate Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate s the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position e 5 CLEAN TIME set correctly Did you set a Self Cleaning cycle longer than 4 hours and 59 minutes e Have you programmed a delay Start time If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide if baking have you allowed 17 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe eDo the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used If the oven temperature seems too low or high e Was your old oven accurate Your old oven may have shifted gradu ally while your new oven may be more exact If after using the ove
22. itch on the oven control panel Push it again to turn off the light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven 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 The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Broken glass could cause Injury 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove the bulb cover in the at main power supply back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side acc 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap socket Replace the bulb with a the wire holder in place Plug in 40 watt appliance bulb appliance or reconnect at main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 26 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 5 the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e is the Keyboard On Off Control in the Oven Control Off Position e
23. its are left on without a pan they will eventually automatically shut off When temperatures return to normal the rear units can be used again 7 c z gt Z n MARK SERIES MINUTES KEEP START CLEAN TIME TIME MINUTE MINUTE TIMER TIMER CANCEL KEYBOARD ON OFF CONTROL The Keyboard On Off Control is under the flip top in the center of the console It has three different positions Digital Display Clock When you are not using the oven this is an accurate Digital Clock When using the oven or Minute Timer the Display will show the time tempera ture settings and what command buttons have been touched The Command Pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the Clock START tells the oven to start Each Command Pad except START CANCEL and MINUTE TIMER CANCEL has its own Indicator Light The Indi cator Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad Once you ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what you want itto do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it a temperature and or a time ON allows all Command Pads and tones to work TONES OFF removes the programming tones OVEN CONTROL OFF turns off the oven controls and programming tones MINUTE TIMER MINUTE TIMER CANCEL and CLOCK SET will operate in this position The Keyboard On Off Control must be in t
24. lay will show the time of day Reset the Minute Timer START 2 Touch START The Display counts down minutes not seconds At the end of the selected time a tone will sound To cancel the Minute Timer before the set time Is up touch MINUTE TIMER CANCEL This will cancel the Minute Timer only Use the Minute Timer alone or while the oven is in use The Dis play will always show the Minute Timer countdown even when the oven is in use c e z 20 gt Z o H BAKE TEMP 4 Position the rack s properly 2 Touch BAKE TEMP O F will appear before turning on the oven To in the Display change rack position lift rack at front and pull out MARK SERIES START BEEP 3 Touch Number Pads for desired 4 Touch START The Preheat Indicator temperature between 150 509 F Light will come on When the oven 65 5 265 C The Display will Is fully preheated you will hear 2 show the numbers you touched in beeps and the Preheat Indicator the order you touched them The Light will go off temperature appears in the Dis play until the oven is turned off CANCEL 5 Put food in the oven 6 When baking is done touch During baking the elements will CANCEL to turn off the oven furn on and off to keep the oven NOTE The oven automatically turns temperature at the setting off after 12 hours 59 minutes The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red Broiling
25. n you are not satisfied with the temperature set tings they can be adjusted by an authorized Whirlpool service tech nician See If you need service on page 28 If there has been a power interrup tion the display will flash PF Reset the clock page 9 If call shows on the display call for service See If you need serv ice on page 28 see the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them continued on next page 27 9 2 z O c 2 2 m e 7 c m e a lt O m O 7 vi Z O m 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk 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 gt nationwide net Whirlp ol work of autho service rized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your teleph
26. one directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES 28 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 Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 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 part for your 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 To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 f you must call or write please pro 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 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE o Q 4 2 30 Notes Notes
27. or Spray glass cleaner or e Make sure oven Is cool glass warm soapy wateranda Follow directions provided with plastic scrubbing pad the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well Self Cleaning For areas outside the e Follow directions starting on Oven Self Cleaning area use page 21 Using the Self Cleaning warm soapy water or Cycle soapy steel wool pads Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Do not use foll to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven Using and Replacing the Light Bulbs The Cooktop Light The fluorescent top light is under the control panel The Top Light Switch is on the control panel Push it in and hold it for a second or two to turn on the top light Push it again to turn it off A WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure power to the range has been turned off at the malin power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube Failure to do so could result in electrical shock 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 3 Grasp the fluorescent tube at both at main power supply ends Turn the tube away from you 2 until both ends come out of the Flip up the top of the control receptacles Replace with a 20 panel watt cool white fluorescent tube 4 Close the top panel Plug in appliance or reconnect at main power supply 25 5 5 2 Z 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 push the Oven Light Sw
28. the sudden change in temperature e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element continued on next page mn m lt c m 2 3 gt 2 lena gt m J z n 2 c O zi e z o will be damaged and shock or fire could result e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape ead removing or replacing ood e Do not heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Keep range vents unobstructed e Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool if rack must be moved while oven Is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven e Do not clean door seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended In this Use and Care Guide e Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven e Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven fo clean miscellaneous parts e Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be
29. u plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company See the Cooking Guide for additional canning Information NOTE Excess steam and moisture can cause false readings on the electronic oven controls Avold excess moisture by positioning teaketties etc away from the electronic controls If false readings occur dry the keyboard If the false reading remains reset the house circuit breaker then reset the controls About the Electronic Oven Controls There are three parts in the oven control section The Digital Display Command Pads with Indicator Lights Number Pads Instructions for each oven control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the range the Display will show PF This stands for Power Failure If after you set the Clock page 9 the Display again shows PF it means your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock and any other functions which may have been set NOTE e KEEP THE CONTROL PANEL CLEAN Food or moisture on the panel can affect proper operation e When the control panel temperature is too high the rear surface units automatically shut off This may occur during the Self Cleaning cycle When temperatures return to normal the rear units can be used again e Do not operate any surface unit without a pan If the two rear un
30. use amp care guide 2 ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF398PXW Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE Optional Rotisserie Optional Door Panel Pac CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PARTS AND FEATURES 5 Control Panels and Knobs USING YOUR RANGE Surface Units and Using the Surface Units Reflector Bowls Optional Canning Kit Lift Up Cooktop About the Electronic Using the Self Cleaning Oven Controls Cycle Clock Cleaning Chart Minute Timer Using and Replacing the di Light Bulbs Broiling The Cooktop Light Baking Automatically The Oven Light Keep Warm 4 IF YOU NEED SERVICE Other Operating Hints OR ASSISTANCE The Oven Vent WHIRLPOOL RANGE The Storage Drawer WARRANTY 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the 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 Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwas
31. vinegar tomato lemon Julce or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface unis No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse In water Porcelaln Warm soapy wateranda Wipe out excess spills enamel plastic scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry well Self Cleaning cycle e Place upside down on oven racks SUE in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Chrome Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well trim rings a plastic scrubbing pad e Clean frequently e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven 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 e Follow directions provided with and a soft cloth the cleaner Broller pan Warm soapy water ora e Clean after each use and grid soapy steel wool pad e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not clean In Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 21 Oven racks Self Cleaning cycle e Leave In oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left In the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Oven do
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