Whirlpool RF398PXV User's Manual
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1. Z WHIRLPOOL FREE STANDING TOUCH CONTROL RANGE ER002 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 a franchised TECH CARE service company FSP replacement parts for electronic oven touch control system if defective in materials or workmanship 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 Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 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 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 to2. WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE RANGE DURING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE IT CAN BURN YOU 20 Special Tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal 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 doesn t 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 19 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 Lever to the right the Clean position The Display will show the clean time you selected and will begin the cycle O gt x 2 mat lt Cc 7 7 gt Z e To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at anytime CANCEL 1 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 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
3. A WARNING When using your range follow basic precautions including the following a DO NOT allow children to use or 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but play with any part of the range not over another surface unit to or leave them unattended near avoid burns injury and to help it They could be burned or prevent the utensil from being injured pushed off the surface units DO NOT store things children 7 DO NOT use water on grease might want above the range fires The fire will soread Cover Children could be burned or fire with large lid or smother with injured while climbing on it baking soda or salt DO NOT allow anyone to touch 8 DO NOT wearloose or hanging hot surface units or heating garments when using the range elements Dark colored units and They could ignite if they touch a elements can still be hot enough hot surface unit or heating ele to burn severely ment and you could be burned KEEP children away from the 9 DO NOT heat unopened con range when it is on The cooktop tainers They could explode The and oven walls racks and door hot contents could burn and can get hot enough to cause container particles could cause burns injury DO NOT use the range to heata 40 When adding or removing food room Persons in the room could MAKE SURE to open the oven be burned or injured or a fire door all the way fo prevent could start burns e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
4. AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you 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 SNONONALSNI ALIIVS INVIZYOdINI ISN NOA 340439 e Copy model and serial numbers Number from plate behind the oven door on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Serial Number e Keep this book and sales slip to gether in the Literature Pac Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number STRUCTION OVEN Ven CHR c AND NUMBER Pra OR swite CLEANING OVEN wil K ws NN LEVEp HEAT Seq ANY S fi il OVEN RACK GUIDE LI AN BAKE EMOVASL ES STORAGE DRAW LITERATURE PAC not Shown SURFACE UNIT OVEN LIGHT INDICATORS pe ware PUSH TO TURN gt 20 Es e gt 2 O ml m 2 c 0 m e o 2 z O lt O c s zo gt Z O m RIGHT REAR RIGHT SURFACE RIGHT FRONT 2 CONTROL KNOB UNIT SIGNAL CONTROL KNOB Using your range Using the Surface Units 09 MS Ny Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned by that knob Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow when a surface unit is on Control kn
5. 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 units are left on without a pan they will eventually automatically shut off When temperatures return to normal the rear units can be used again 6 Digital Display Clock MARK SERIES When you are not using the oven this is an accurate Digital Clock When using the oven or Minute Timer this displays time and temperature set tings and shows what Number Pads have been touched MINUTES The Command Pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few TEMP BROIL examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are gt E going to set the Clock Time START tells the oven to start Each Command Pad except START manure minute cuocx eee CANCEL and MINUTE TIMER CANCEL ser cance SET has its own Signal Light The Signal 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 teuch Number Pads to tell it a temperature and or a time KEYBOARD ON OFF CONT
6. SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1000 T T _T675 468 C CLEANING CCYCLE_ 38 800 F L_ es eee ees ees ee ees eee rmm T ai 427 C RS ZO 42 ee ee LONE e gt Rsa e ees ee wA sco 560 F 293 C 520 F 274 C N 204 C LOCK LIGHT OFF i A 566 ZE LOCK LIGHT ON fr START Ya hr 1hr 1 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 3 hrs 3v hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that ittakes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 21 Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior 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 stubborn spots 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 Porcelain Warm soapy wateranda e Wipe out excess spills enamel plastic scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry well eee Self Cleaning cycle e Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Chrome Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well trim rings plastic scrubbing pad e Clean frequently Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not place in Self Cleaning Ove
7. in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source eDo the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how fo solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 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 25 gt 20 z bs a lt 79 gt Z Q FT1 e lt c z m O eo m 7 lt m O gt vv e o gt z O rm 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran X S chised TECH Whirlp ol CARE Service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 COOLLINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE
8. state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt ua Whirlpool 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
9. surrounding 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 NOTE Excess steam and moisture can cause false readings on the electronic oven controls Avoid excess moisture by positioning teakettles 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 Signal 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 8 the Display again shows PE it means your electricity was off for a while
10. the utensils may not be flat enough orsome 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 the Cooking Guide for further Information A WARNING DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Shock or fire hazard could result Lift Up Cooktop 4 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place WARNING Be sure both support rods are fully extended and the locked position The cooktop could accidentaliy fall and injure you 2 Wi pe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots CAUTION Do not drop the cook 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop top Damage can result fo the from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place porcelain and the cooktop frame 18 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle O The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start 20 make sure you understand exactly how to use Self Cleaning cycle safely 5 Before You Start O 1 Clean the shaded areas by DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal hand They do not get hot enough po NOT move it or bend it Poor re during the Self Cleaning cycle cleaning and poor baking will result for soil to burn away Use hot 79 water and detergent or a soapy 2 Remove the broilerpana
11. CO 123 Maple 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Mape 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 23 Maple 999 9999 26 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 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 If 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 fo your request for assist ance IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE A d
12. ROL The Keyboard On Off Control is under the flip top in the center of the console It has three different positions 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 the 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 N c 2 lt c Aa 2 Z Q rm MARK SERIES MINUTES 2 Touch START The Start Signal 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 4 Touch CLOCK SET 0 appears in the Display Within 5 seconds touch 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 The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes or hours You will
13. ept temperatures between 150 and 509 F 65 5 and 265 C e The control will accept times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes e The Start Time can be delayed up to 11 hours and 59 minutes e KEEP WARM will operate up to 4 hours and 59 minutes e If 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 for the function you want to check The Display will show what you pro grammed for 5 seconds 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 Do not block the vent Poor baking A WARNING If you leave a can result utensil on the right rear surface unit use pot holders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn 14 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Pull drawer straight out to the 2 Lift back slig
14. 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 HOURS AND STE MINUTES NOT SECONDS ARE SET DISPLAYED 4 Touch MINUTE TIMER SET 2 Touch START The Display counts down minutes not seconds At 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 Display will show the time of day Reset the Minute Timer 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 1 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 BEEP 3 Touch Number Pads for desired A Touch START The Preheat Signal 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 Signal the order you touched them The Light will go off temperature appea
15. htly and slide drawer first stop Lift front and pull out to all the way out the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 1 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 Use amp Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pac inside the storage drawer LITERATURE PAC e 2 0 lt O c a A gt Q m 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 Caring for your range Control Panels and Knobs SOE ea E 005900 UO rm erre Ear 686 ns A WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock first make sure all controls are OFF the range is COOL and the Keyboard On Off Control is in the OFF Position 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft 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
16. n 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 ihe cleaner Broller pan Warm soapy water ora e Clean after each use and grid soapy steel wool pad Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean In Self Cleaning Oven 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 stubborn 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 door 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 19 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 N 2 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 t
17. ndany ES steel wool pad on pots and pans you may have 2 e The inside of the door stored in the oven They can t e The frame around the oven stand the heat 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle 4 if you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Ofher 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 page22 Do AS CLEAN DOOR DO NOT CLEAN SEAL 5 it you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven e Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease e Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack For best results they should not touch each other or the oven walls Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven They 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 CLEAN FRAME SPECIAL CAUTIONS DO NOT use commercial oven DO NOT block the vent during cleaners In your oven Damage to Self Cleaning cycle Air must the porcelain finish may occur move freely for best cleaning DO NOT force the Lock Lever you rosule could bend or break it The lever is WARNING DO NOT designed to stay locked until the TOUCH THE OVEN DURING oven is cool enough fo safel
18. 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 z lt O e 0 To start baking now and shut off automatically gt N MARK SERIES MARK SERIES F MINUTES MINUTES 1 Make sure the clock is set to the 2 Touch BAKE TEMP and a desired right time of day Place food in oven temperature The Display will the oven show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them 350 F is shown above MARK SERIES MARK SERIES Touch Number Pads for the de the Display sired length of baking time up to 3 Touch TIMED BAKE 0 will show on 4 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 START eee B Touch START The Display will alter 6 When the baking time ends you nate between showing the Bake will hear 4 beeps and the oven Temp and the remaining baking will shut off automatically time 11 To start baking at a later time and shut off automatically MARK SERIES MINUTES 4 Make sure the Clock is set to the 2 Position the oven rack s and
19. obs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They WARNING Be sure all can be set anywhere between HI signal lights are OFF when and OFF you are not cooking Some 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 contro knob down to continue cooking Use HI tostat Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO UseLO foods cook to hold a for gravy tokeep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil te puddings cooking after warm until liquids toa 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 ithin the LO CAUTION The use of the HI setting for long perlods of time 13 nd to keep can damage surface units and discolor chrome trim rings food at the Start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue temperature cooking 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 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
20. op light Push it again to turn it off GS mego WARNING To avoid possible shock hazard turn off the electric power at the main power supply 2 Flip up the top of the control panel IONVA ANOA AOA ONIVD 3 Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends Turn the tube away from you until both ends come out of the receptacles Replace with a 20 watt cool white fluorescent tube 4 Close the top panel Turn electric power back on at the main power supply 23 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 Switch on the oven control panel Push it again to turn off the light 2 Remove the bulb cover in the WARNING To avoid back of the oven by pulling out possible shock hazard d pushing the wire holder to turn off the electric power at TE the main power supply 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap 3 Remove the light bulb from its the wire holder in place Turn the socket Replace the bulb with power back on at the main power 40 watt appliance bulb supply CAUTION The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 24 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often re
21. point to OFF Move Key board On Off Control to the ON position Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock be sure surface units are OFF and COOL 16 3 Pull the surface unit straight away 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim from the receptacle ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions Replacing WARNING To avoid burns 2 Line up openings in the reflector and possible electric bowl and notches in the trim ring shock be sure surface units with the surface unit receptacle are OFF 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 17 2 O 6 gt z 9 Q zu z m D c gt Z O nal CAUTION Reflector bowls refiect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a trim ring gets discolored some of
22. right time of day place the food in the oven MARK SERIES HOURS MINUTES MARK SERIES 5 HOURS MINUTES Microcomputer Microcomputer 3 Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired 4 Touch TIMED BAKE 0 will appear oven temperature 350 F is shown in the Display Touch Number Pads above 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 MARK SERIES BEEP HOURS MINUTES BEEP CANCEL Microcomputer BEEP 5 Touch START TIME The Display will When the baking time ends you show a 0 Touch Number Pads for will hear 4 beeps and the oven ihe time of day you want baking will shut off automatically to start The Display will show To stop the oven before the end the numbers you touched in the of the preset bake time touch order you touched them 4 00 CANCEL is shown above 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 12 A WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste e Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start e Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or fish or any item with baking powder or yeast e Any food that has to wait for cooking
23. rs in the Dis play until the oven is turned off 5 Put food in the oven NOTE Oven 6 When baking is done touch racks walls and door will be hot CANCEL fo turn off the oven During baking the elements will The oven automatically turns off turn on and off to keep the oven after 42 hours 59 minutes temperature at the setting The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red c 2 Z 0 lt a Fazi gt z Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the 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 A gt an 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 broil 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 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 ele ment will heat and the Display will go back to the time of day 10 Baking Automatically The electronic controls are designed to turn the oven ON and OFF atthe times you set even if you are
24. sult from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate els the Keyboard On Off Control in the Oven Control Off Position e Is the door latch in the BAKE position 15 the Oven Door closed for baking or slightly opened for broiling e Are the Electronic Controls set cor rectly See pages 9 13 Have you programmed a later Start time If surface units will not operate e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e 5 the door latch all the way to the right the Clean position e 15 CLEAN TIME set correctly e Did you set a Self Cleaning cycle longerthan 4 hours and 59 minutes e Have you programmed a later Start time If cooking results aren t what you expected e 15 the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 1 2 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
25. 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 c 2 Z lt Q c a 20 gt 2 2 KEEP WARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset at170 F 76 6 C Use itto keep hot foods warm before serving or to warm plates serving dishes etc To set the Keep Warm cycle 4 Touch KEEP WARM The Display will 2 Touch START The oven will main show 170 tain 170 F 76 7 C for 4 hours and 59 minutes CANCEL If you forget to cancel KEEP WARM 3 To stop the Keep Warm the oven will automatically turn off opta NIGEL 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 1 Set electronic controls for auto 2 Before you fouch START touch KEEP matic baking See page 11 steps WARM The Display will show 1 4 or page 12 steps 1 5 470 R 3 At the end of the baking time you If you forget to cancel KEEP WARM will hear 4 beeps The oven will the oven will automatically turn off automatically cool down to main after 4 hours and 59 minutes tain170 F 76 6 C The Display will show 170 13 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 acc
26. use amp care guide af ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF398PXV Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 Storage Drawer IMPORTANT SAFETY Optional Door Panel Pac INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PARTS AND FEATURES 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 Light Bulbs Broiling Cooktop Light Baking Automatically Oven Light Keep Warm IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Other Operating Hints ASSISTANCE Oven Vent WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY 28 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
27. y x open Wait until it moves freely i DO NOT use foll or other liners In the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help normal smoke and heat odors 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 MINUTES 3 Touch Number Pads for the desired cleaning time up to 4 hours and 59 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 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 the oven temperature exceeds normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever can t be moved when this light is on CA 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
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