Whirlpool RF390PXW User's Manual
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1. lt oS pe x gt Gc m Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast push the Broil button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until 325 F shows in the small display The CUST BROIL and ON lights will come on e If you want food to broil slower from the start push the Broil button and turn the Set Knob so a temperature between 150 F and 325 F 65 5 C and 162 7 C shows in the small dis play The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The CUST BROIL and ON lights will come on NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is being used to broil Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Using the electronic MEALTIMER control The electronic MEALTIMER control 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 11 Using Your Range Continued BEEP pEEP pce pee 12 To start baking now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day See Setting the clock on page 8 3 Push the Bake Hours button 0 00 will show in the display and the BK HR light will come on 4 Turn the Set Knob clockwise until t2. Guide label remove it 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 dishwash ing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety In structions on page 3 AD 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 e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the frame and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number You are responsible for e Installing and leveling the range ona 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 Important Safety Instructions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the r
3. Are surface units plugged in all the way e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit knob s will not turn Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Does the clock show the right time of day Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right e Have you Set a delay start time 28 If cooking results aren t what you expected Is the range level e f 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 e If baking have you allowed 1 2 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 e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the surface elements being used If the oven temperature seems too low or too high Was your old oven accurate Your old oven may have shifted gradually while your new oven may be more exact e If after using the oven you are not satisfied with the temperature set tings they can be adjusted by an authorized Whirlpools service techni cian See If you need service on page 29 If there has been a power interrup tion the display will flash 88 88 Reset the clock page 8 If call shows on the display call for service See If you need service on page 29 See the Cooking Guide for more infor
4. easy installa tion instructions Caring For Your Range AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can re sult in burns or electrical shock Control panel and knobs 1 Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs and command buttons in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 4 Push control knobs and command buttons straight back on Make sure control knobs point to OFF Make sure buttons have not turned oven ON if oven has been turned on push Oven Off button Surface units and reflector bowls Removing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make Sure all surface units are C 2 G9 lt JJ pd fer m e ord J gt E7 a i D c JJ Pe gt g G gt m OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring 2 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 17 Caring For Your Range Continued 18 3 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning tips on page 25 for cleani
5. not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melit o 2 gt oq 7 Oo D lt c a eo gt re m Setting the controls 1 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day See Setting the clock on page 8 2 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 21 Caring For Your Range Continued ram 3 Push the Self Clean button A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set auto matically C3 00 will show in the large display and cin will show in the small display The ON light will come on if a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired push the Self Clean button Turn the Set Knob to the new time up to 4 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil Skip to Step 6 if you want the Self Cleaning cycle to start now Option Delayed clean Push the Self Clean button Immediately push the Stop Time button Immediately turn the Set Knob to the new stop time The DELAY and ST TM lights will come on After the stop time has been set the large display will go back to showing the current time of day cin will show in the small display and the DELAY light will stay on After the Self Cleaning cycle is started the Locked Indicator Light will come on when the oven temper ature exceeds normal baking tem peratures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be o
6. the U S Appliances Part No 3149919 Rev A 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
7. 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 538 C 4 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE 800 F 427 C OVEN SHUTS OFF 600 F 316 C 400 F x 204 C 560 F 293 C 520 F 271 C L 200 F OCK LIGHT ON LOCK LIGHT OFF 93C je i i START ve hr 1 hr 11 2 hrs 2hrs 212 hrs 3hrs 312 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 24 Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Exterior surfaces other than cooktop Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaners NOTE Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Surface units No cleaning is required e Spatters or spil
8. Electronic Control panei Plug in surface unit chrome trim ring MEALTIMER oven e Cooktop control oT light Flip top instructions Oven vent Automatic oven Porcelain enamel N P light switch reflector bowl and a Model and serial number pl Removable storage drawer SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE RF395PXW Shown RF390PXW RF391PXW Broil element Oven rack guide s7 d Bake element Oven door Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Using Your Range 5 Using the surface units 5 Optional canning kit 6 The electronic oven controls 6 Setting the clock 8 Using the electronic Minute Timer 8 Using the Oven Off button 9 Using the oven 9 Using the electronic MEALTIMER control 11 The oven vent 15 The storage drawer 16 Optional rotisserie 16 Optional door panel pac 16 Caring For Your Range 17 Control panel and knobs 17 Surface units and reflector bowls 0c eee ee eee 17 Lift up cooktop 19 Using the Self Cleaning cycle 20 Cleaning tips 25 Using and replacing the light bulbs 26 The oven light 27 If You Need Service Or Assistance 28 Whirlpool Range Warranty 32 1990 Whirlpool Corporation If your range has a Consumer Buy
9. RRANTY correct defects in materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool 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 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 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 to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in
10. ange 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 rec ommended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded e Do not use the range for warming 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 of the range They could be burned or injured e Do not wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face unit or heating element and you could be burned e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Do not store flammable materials in or near the range They could explode or burn Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in bur
11. be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a 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 4 If the oven has a rotisserie make sure the motor socket cover is closed 5 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 page 25 Turn on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e 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 Wait until it moves freely e Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Clean ing cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do
12. button turn the Set Knob until the correct time shows in the display 3 Release the Time Of Day button Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes You will hear four beeps when the set time is up 1 Push the Min Sec Timer button The TIMER light will come on and the display will show 0 00 2 Turn the Set Knob until the desired time shows in the display The Minute Timer will begin counting down 2 seconds after the time is set When time is up End will show in the large display and you will hear four beeps To cancel the Minute Timer e Push the Min Sec Timer button and turn the Set Knob until 0 00 shows in the display or e Quickly push the Min Sec Timer button twice Using the Oven Off button The Oven Off button will cancel any command button except for the Min Sec Timer button When the Oven Off button is pushed Off will show in the large display The display will then show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining Using the oven Baking 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and th
13. d trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replace ment 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 refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide 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 29 7 lt So _ r m m o m a S Lae m a gt 2 4 gt 2 fa rm Notes Notes Whirlpool Range Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WA
14. e oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 2 Push the Bake button 350 F will show in the small display to indicate the preset temperature and the PRE BAKE and ON lights will come on Using Your Range Contined 3 To cook at a different temperature push the Bake button Turn the Set Knob until the desired temperature shows in the small display 4 The oven is preheated when you hear three beeps and the PRE light goes off 5 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The top element helps heat dur ing baking but does not turn red 6 When baking is done push the Oven Off button Off will show in the dis play and all other displays will go off NOTE The oven automatically turns off after 11 hours 59 minutes Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broil Chart in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cook book for recommended rack positions 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop posi tion open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Push the Broil button brl will show in the small display and the BROIL and ON lights will come on 5 When broiling is done push the Oven Off button Off will show in the large display and all other displays will go off pa
15. e 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 e 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 Using Your Range PUSH TO TURN Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a Surface unit is on AWARNING 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 set tings 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 foods cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use MED HI to hold a rapid boil t
16. he desired baking time shows in the display 5 Push the Bake button and set the desired temperature The display will show the set temperature and the time remaining The BK HR PRE BAKE and ON lights will come on 6 The display will count down in minutes The oven will beep three times when the PRE light goes off 7 When the baking time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day See Setting the clock on page 8 3 Push the Bake Hours button 0 00 will show in the display and the BK HR light will come on 4 Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking time shows in the display 5 Push the Stop Time button The ST TM light will come on Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired stop time shows in the display The time of day will show in the dis play and the ST TM light will flash until Bake is selected 13 ce a r G3 lt i a gt Go m Using Your Range Continued 6 Push the Bake button and set the desired temperature The display will show the time of day and set temper ature The DELAY and BAKE lights will come on Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button When the
17. l be damaged and shock or fire could result e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot con tents could cause burns and con tainer 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 Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recom mended 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 to clean miscellaneous parts e Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be 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 be come hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surfac
18. ls will burn off e Do not immerse in water Porcelain enamel reflector bowls Clean with warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad e Wipe off excess spills e Wash rinse and dry well OR Use Self Cleaning cycle e Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Broiler pan and grid Clean with warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 20 Oven racks Use Self Cleaning cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand If racks are left in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle apply a small amount of vegeta ble oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide Oven door glass Use spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well Self Cleaning oven For areas outside the Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Follow directions starting on page 20 Using the Self Cleaning cycle e Do not u
19. lure to do so could result in elec trical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Plug in appliance or re connect at main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 27 a r Gq I lt oS J eo gt eT m If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these 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 voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Are the electronic controls set correctly See pages 9 15 e Have you programmed a delay start time If surface units wiil not operate e Have you checked your home s main fuses or Circuit breaker box e
20. mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 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 consul tants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a gt s nationwide net Whirl ol work of autho SERVICE rized Whirlpool service com panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com pany in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registere
21. n result AWARNING Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt 15 2 gt lt D fer m Using Your Range Continued 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 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide 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
22. n shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for can ning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company NOTE See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information The electronic oven controls There are three parts in the oven control section The digital display The command buttons The Set Knob 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 four flashing 8 s If after you set the clock page 8 the display again shows four flashing 8 s your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock Model RF395PXW only Operating instructions are provided for the elec tronic controls They are located on the inside of the flip top console Use these flip top instructions for quick and easy reference mF IE LILI PRE CUST TIMER BK HR ST TM DELAY BAKE BROIL O TIME MINSEC BAKE stoe BAKE BROIL SELF OF DAY TER HOURS TIME CLEAN OROCRORORORORS 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 temperature settings and what command buttons have been pressed When showing the time of day the display will sho
23. ng instructions Replacing AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard e 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 Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result 1 Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 2 Hold the surface unit as level as pos sible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 3 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills 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 flat 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 uten sil goes down and heats the trim ring This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further information Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injur
24. ns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the sur face 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 result 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 under neath 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 uten sils are suitable for cooktops with out breaking due to the sudden change in temperature z E z s 4 z z Important Safety Instructions Continued 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 wil
25. o fry chicken or pancakes Use MED for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Use MED LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want E gt 2 gt zi z N a o e a e e 2 2 i gt oS m J LT m Using Your Range Continued Cookware 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 and Product Damage Hazard o 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 Use correctly sized cook ing utensils to prevent injury If a Surface unit stays red fora long time the 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 surround ing areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cook ing on HI and turn control down to continue cooking Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time ca
26. pened when this light is on BEEP BEEP BEEP aceP 7 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the oven will beep four times and End will show in the display 8 When the oven reaches normal baking temperatures the Locked Indicator Light goes off Move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it will move easily 9 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 dur ing 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 f 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 Clean ing cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push the Oven Off button 2 When the Locked Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it moves easily 23 oo Pa 2 ep paa lt oO gq m Caring For Your Range Continued How it works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately
27. se commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven 25 x Pad 2 z 0 TI i lt i e G2 m Caring For Your Range Continued 26 Using and replacing the light bulbs The cooktop light Model RF395PXW only The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel The Top Light switch is on the control panel Push it and hold it for a second or two to turn on the top light Push it again to turn it off AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure power to the range has been turned OFF at the main power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube Failure to do so could result in electrical shock 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Flip up the top of the control panel 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 Plug in appliance or re connect at main power supply 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 control panel Push the switch again to turn off the light A WARNING 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 Fai
28. start time is reached the DELAY light will go off The display will show the set temperature and the time remaining The BK HR PRE BAKE and ON lights will come on The display will count down in minutes The oven will beep three times when the PRE light goes off When the baking time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting Push the Oven Off button Off will show in the display The time of day will then show in the display Oven vent AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait 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 Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 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 Do not block the vent Poor baking ca
29. w the hour and minutes When using the Minute Timer the display shows minutes and seconds in the following sequence e For settings from 1 59 seconds each second will show in the display e For settings from 1 10 minutes the display will increase in 10 seconds increments e For settings from 10 99 minutes the display will increase in 1 minute increments When using the Bake Hours and or Stop Time the display shows hours and minutes The small display will show Err if two commands that can not be used together are entered such as Bake and Broil Command buttons The command buttons tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Time Of Day tells the oven you are going to set the clock Oven Off tells the oven to turn off Each command button except Oven Off and Self Ciean has its own light The light comes on when you touch the command buttons Set Knob Once you ve pushed a command but ton to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll use the Set Knob to set a tem perature or time Turning the Set Knob clockwise increases the number on the display Turning the Set Knob counter clockwise decreases the number on the display o q lt gt T m Using Your Range Continued BEEP pEEP pEEP aceP Setting the clock 1 Push the Time Of Day button The TIME light will show in the display 2 While pushing the Time Of Day
30. y and Product Damage Hazard e Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por celain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 19 ix P d 2 q G wT i a lt So i D Go m Caring For Your Range Continued Do clean frame 20 Do clean door Do not clean seal Do not clean center area 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 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 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough during 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 center 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 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can
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