Whirlpool RF3870PXP User's Manual
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1. APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJORA SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 129 Maple 999 9999 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OA WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 US 33 North 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 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 3 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the prob2. 26 If cooking results are not what you expected e Is the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed f to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used Seethe Cooking Guide for more infor 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 Con sultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran chised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE serv ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt Whirl TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ol
3. 3 Set Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Oven Tem perature Control on the baking temperature you want min see bake Mop self timer hours time clean 5 Setthe clock for the length of 6 The Bake Hours Signal Light will baking time you want Push in the stay on and the Stop Time Signal Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Light will flash The Oven Signal Knob until the length of baking Light and Auto Oven Light will time you want shows in the Dis come on The Display will count play This example shows 2 hours down In minutes If you want to 15 minutes Bake Hours can be set see Stop Time push the Stop Time for up to 11 hours 59 minutes Button Push the Bake Hours Button to see baking time again 13 7 Whenthe baking time is com plete you will hear a beeping sound Push the Bake Hours Button to stop the beeping or the beep ing will stop automatically after 1 2 minutes Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Delay start and automatic shut off 8 To stop the oven before the programmed fime push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows 0 00 The Dis play will return to the time of day Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Contro to OFF 4 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 3 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 4 Setthe
4. 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 Two hours and fifteen Eleven hours and fifty nine minutes minutes Other operating hints may be found on page 46 Tmk Setting the Electronic Clock MEER HEEET Z C min sec bake stop self min see bake stop timer hours time clean timer hours Tuts When you first plug in the range or if your electricity goes off for a while each light in the display will flash in sequence Then 4 eights and the Min Sec Timer and Bake Hours signal lights will flash The flashing means that the clock is ready to be set 4 Push in and hold both the Min Sec 2 Turn the Set Knob to set the right Timer Button and the Bake Hours time of day Turning the knob Button 0 00 will show in the clockwise increases the numbers Display and the Signal Lights will while turning the knob counter go off clockwise decreases the num bers The display will show the time you set in hours and minutes 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 beeps when the set time is up c 2 Z P O jm A gt Z 2 4 Push in the Min Sec Timer Button 2 Turn the Set Knob until the desired The Signal Light will come on and time shows i
5. HEAT SEAL ELEMENT REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC not shown AIR FLOV OVEN DOOI Tmk OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT SWITCH CONTROL SELECTOR INDICATOR L d 4 e i P d SELE CLEANING OVEN g OFF OFF e Q 44 OFF e x R x CYCLE Fy Z a DR AND OVEN 3 YERA TO IGHT i EAN GUTTON a IGHT 15 OFF by Ka a 2 z WER TOLERT DR AND OVEN M L4 y i O05 3 o 2 4 o A L OFF S Me r o sy o S D ay ET a3 PUSH 10 TURN 1 L ANIUTTITLITU oven lemp x selector rear d e iront Was LOCK CLEAN OVEN RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT LIGHT LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow when a surface unit is on Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They y WARNING Be sure all lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone can be set anywhere between HI and OFF could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally left ON Solid Element Surface Units Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast iron to provide even cooking Each surface unit has a built in protective limiter The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat setting The lim
6. 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 in warm soapy water Do not soak Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Solid Element Surface Units 2 For best results wipe off sur face units with a damp cloth and soapy water after each use Burned on food may be removed with a soapy scouring pad The red spot in the center of the surface unit will gradually wash off This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit WARNING Solid ele ment surface units do not glow red when hot To avoid burns and possible electric shock make sure all controls are OFF and the surtace units are COOL before cleaning 18 3 IMPORTANT Affer cleaning apply a thin coat of salt free oil to ihe COOL surface unit then heat 3 5 minutes It may still smoke slightly when heated If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food the oil treatment will improve their appearance but not eliminate the spots NOTE Optional Electrol dressing can be applied to the surface units to improve fheir appearance 4 The stainless steel trim rings will gradually yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans This is normal The yellow ing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme on the trim rings To obtain order information for Cook
7. larger than the surface unit to prevent boilovers and hot handles Only use pans with flat bottoms Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between ihe pans and the surface units for fast even cooking Pans with uneven bottoms or with a raised pattern on the bottom are not suitable Flatness of a pan can be checked by placing an edge of a ruler across it There should not be space between the ruler edge and the bottom of the pan Do not use trivets woks with skirts or canners with concave or ridged bottoms NOTE If pan bottoms are not flat the protective limiter will sense uneven cooking temperatures and reduce the heat setting This will result in longer cooking times See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information Oo The Electronic MEALTIMER Clock The Electronic MEALTIMER Clock handles many different types of functions The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock e The numbers on the display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob e When setting the Time of Day Clock the display shows hours and minutes Twenty five minutes past Forty five minutes past six o clock twelve o clock c L Z O c 0 gt Z 2 e When using the Min Sec Timer the display shows minutes and seconds in fhe following sequence For settings from 1 59 seconds each second will show in the display For settings from 1 10 minutes the display will increase in 10 second increments
8. panel Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven racks Self Cleaning Oven Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water cycle or soapy steel wool pads wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel 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 them from the oven and clean by hand Self Cleaning For areas outside Self e Follow directions starting on page 20 Oven Cleaning area use warm Using the Self Cleaning Cycle soapy water or soapy e Do not use commercial oven steel wool pads cleaners e Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven 4 See page 19 for re order information NO 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 it again to turn off the light O gt 29 Z pa Q X 70 gt c m sible shock hazard turn 40 watt appliance bulb 2 Remove the light bulb from its W WARNING To avoid pos socket Replace the bulb with a off the electric power at Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Remove the bulb cover in the back Turn the power back on at the of the oven by pulling out and push main power supply ing
9. the wire holder to the side 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 the main power supply 25 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 yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e s the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE els the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate or seem fo cook foo slow e Have you checked the main fuses or circuit breaker box e s the surface unit control knob turned to a setting other than OFF e Are you using the proper cook ware See page 6 e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not furn e Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e Arethe Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN e Did you push the Self Cleaning Button e s the Lock Lever all the way to the ous The Clean Light will come on
10. vent on or near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the WV WARNING When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left user and to melt plastics Use pot holders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn on or near the oven vent or on any of the surface units 16 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Removing the storage drawer D IONVA ANOA AOI ONIAVD 1 Pull drawer straight out to the 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer first stop Lift front and pull out to all the way out the second stop Replacing the storage drawer Slide Rail 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 LITERATURE drawer closed AC Use amp Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide sales slip and warranty in the Literature Pac inside the storage drawer 17 Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rot sserie for your lower oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 81 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel 4 First make sure the control knobs are set to OFF then pull knobs straight off 2
11. Temperature Contro on the baking temperature you want 5 Set the clock for the time of day you want fhe food to be done Stop Time Push in the Stop Time Button then turn the Set Knob until the time of day you want the food to be done shows on the Display This example shows six o clock 14 ELE NI Ou Lu minfses bahe stop FOIE timer hours nme clean efejeje 6 The display will show the time you set The Stop Time Signal Light will stay on The Bake Hours Signal Light will flash c u Z 9 7 70 gt Z m min sec bake stop self timer hours time clean 7 Set the clock for the length of 8 The Bake Hours Signal Light will baking time you want Push in the stay on and the Stop Time Signal Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Light will flash If you want to see Knob until the length of baking the Stop Time push the Stop Time time you want shows in the Dis Button Push the Bake Hours Button play This example shows 2 hours to see the baking time again 15 minutes Bake Hours can be set for up to 11 hours 59 minutes 9 The clock automatically calcu 10 when baking is complete the lates the fime to turn the oven on oven will shut off automatically At that time the Oven Signal Light You will hear a beeping sound and Auto Oven Light will come on Push the Bake Hours Button to and the oven will heat This exam stop the beeping The beeping ple shows the oven on at 45 min will stop automaticall
12. Top Polishing Creme PN 814009 or Electrol dressing PN 814030 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 19 O gt 2g c Ba OQ 20D 6 7 20 2 Z 2 Using the Self Cleaning C ycle The self cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely Before You Start 4 Cleanthe shaded areas by hand They do not get hot enough dur ing the Self Clean cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on e the frame around the oven e the inside of the door especially the part outside the oven seal DO NOT Clean Seal Clean Door Clean Frame DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal DO NOT move It or bend It Poor cleaning and poor baking will result 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots or pans you may have stored in the oven They can t stand the high heat Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke dur ing the cleaning cycle If your oven has a rotisserie make sure the motor socket cover is closed Put oven racks on the second and fourth guides During the Self Cleaning Cycle they will darken and become harder to slide See tips on page22 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny clean them by hand 3 Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle This will hel
13. iter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry when a pan does not have a flat bottom or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cook ing results use a high setting for only a very short period of time Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking You may want to turn the solid element OFF a few minutes before you are finished cooking CAUTION Solid elements stay hot for a long time Do not use the HI setting for long periods of fime or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done Burned food and damage fo the cookware could result 7O c gt Z J TI m gt c A m e e cC Z m O C A AO gt Z Q m Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide Use HI to start Use MED HI foods cooking to hold a to bring liquids rapid boil to to a boil When start frying cooking foods chicken or turn to a LO pancakes or MED LO Turn to a LO setting when or MED LO sizzie starts setting when sizzle starts Cookware Use MED for gravy pud dings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Turn to a LO setting to finish cooking Use MED LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting Use LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher set ting to keep food warm orto melt chocolate or shortening Pans should be the same size or
14. king the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Oven Signal Light will turn on and Off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not 10 turn red Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when comparing to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the c e z temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 29 Z rr 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch a notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws replace the control knob 4 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See broil chart in the the rack Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions oven temp selector 3 Close the doorto the Broil Stop 4 Setthe Oven Selector and the position open about 4 inches O
15. lem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 27 O gt 2 Q Tn O J lt O c AJ A Z Q mi e c lt O c Z m mi v e m 7J lt O mi O 7 gt c pol gt Z O m WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN RANGE PRODUCT LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service From Date of Purchase must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE 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 Pick up and deliver 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 the limited warranty Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exc
16. lusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply fo you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool Part No 313299 Rev A g 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Range
17. n the Display Turning the Display will show 0 007 the knob clockwise increases the numbers while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the numbers pEEP ptf ace min see bake stop self timer hours time clean 3 After setting the time you want When the time Is up you will hear the Signal Light will stay on and a beeping sound Push the Min Sec the Display willl start counting Timer Button to stop the beeping down In seconds The beeping will automatically stop after 1 2 minutes Using the Oven Controls Baking Rack s should be placed so ihe top of the food will be cen fered in the oven Always leave at least1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm Detween the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see ihe Cooking Guide 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out AN CYCLE CTOR AND OVEN LEAN ING CYCLE START TIME LEVER TO RIGHT K LIGHT IS OFF K LEVER TOLEFT a OFF cleaning oven tet 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light first goes off oven temp selector 4 Put food in the oven Note Oven 5 When baking is done turn both racks walls and door will be the Oven Temperature Control hot and the Oven Selector to OFF During ba
18. ng cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as you ex pected the cycle may not have Deen set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20 22 ning oven temp selector To stop the cleaning cycle at any 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven time Temperature Control to OFF When the Lock Light goes off move the 1 Push in and release the Self Clean Lock Lever back to the Cook Button Position DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE RANGE DURING THE 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 The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning Cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 560 F 293 C p 520 F 271 C LOCK LIGHT ON T LOCK LIGHT OFF O A 1 P 1d ll 1 i Ll l1 DO 1 1 N START y2 hr 1 hr 1 2 hrs 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 2hrs 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 23 O 2 x Z 0 7 6 70 70 gt Z o Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior Soft cloth and warm e Wipe off regularl
19. ns ticles could cause injury 5 DO NOT use the Jangetoheata 40 when adding or removing room Persons in the room could food MAKE SURE to open the be burned or injured or a fire oven door all the way to could start prevent burns e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate just behind the oven door Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together in the Literature Pac Purchase Date Please complete and mail the Owners Registration Card fur nished with this product Serial Number Service Company Phone Number a rm m a A m lt O Cc c e m e gt TT lag a Parts and features Model RF387PXP Wh irl p ol LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CLOCK MINUTE TIMER CONTROL PANEL SOLID ELEMENT SURFACE UNIT AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN VENT BROII ELEMEN NUMBER PLATE 2 LOCK LEVER SELF CLEANING AN NN Wt RACK OVEN SS N GUIDI FIBERGLASS N BAKE
20. p remove smoke odor and heat that are normal during the cycle SPECIAL CAUTIONS DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Damage to the porcelain finish may occur V WARNING DO NOT block the vent during the clean ing cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results 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 DO NOT use foil or other liners in the oven During the cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface 20 DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKTOP OR OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE THEY COULD BURN YOU 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 2 Move the Lock Lever to the Clean Position The Clean Light will come 4 Setthe Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on O gt 2 c Q O X s gt m CLEAN 3 Push in and release the Self Clean Button A 3 hour Self Cleaning Cycle will be set automatically The display will count down the time in minutes The Auto Oven Light and Self Clean Signal Light will stay on If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired push in and hold the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Time Knob to the new time up to 4 hours e Use 2 hours for ligh
21. s e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range See Cooking Guide for important safety and use information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSIRUCTIONS WARNING When using your range follow basic precautions including the following 1 DONOTallowchildrentouseor 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but not play with any part of the range or over another surface unit to avoid leave them unattended near it burns injury and to help prevent the They could be burned or injured utensil from being pushed off the sur 2 DO NOT store things children face units might want above the range 7 DO NOT use water on grease fires Children could be burned or The fire will spread Cover fire with injured while climbing on it large lid or smother with baking 3 DO NOT allow anyone to touch soda or salt hot surface units or heating ele 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar ments Dark colored units and ele ments when using the range They ments can still be hot enough to could ignite if they touch a hot sur burn severely face unit or heating element and 4 KEEP children away from the you could be burned range when it is on The cooktop 9 DO NOT heat unopened containers and oven walls racks and door They could explode The hot con can get hot enough to cause tents could burn and container par bur
22. t soil e Use 3 hours for more moderate to heavy soil o on only when the lever is all the way to the right oven hight top light cleaning oven temp 4 The Lock Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds nor mal baking temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when this light is on NOTE The Bake Hours and Stop Time Signal lights will flash dur ing the entire clean cycle After the cleaning cycle is completed the Auto Oven and Self Clean Lights will go off The display will show the time of day When the Lock Light goes off move the Lock Lever back fo the Cook Position Do not force it Wait until it moves easily This turns off the Clean Light Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Tem perature Control to OFF continued on next page 21 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 Keep the kitchen well ventilated Oven racks lose their shine dis during the cleaning cycle to help color and become harder to slide get rid of normal heat odors and on fheir guides when they are left smoke Cleaning a very soiled oven in the oven during the cleaning takes longer and results in more Cycle To make them slide easier smoke than usual polish the edges of the racks with a soapy steel wool pad rinse well and wipe on a thin coat of salad oil If the cleani
23. use amp care guide ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF387PXP I NU RUE NU MN CU RE UE REESE wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator F Contents TM Before You Use YourRange 2 Optional Rotisserie Important Safety Instructions 3 Caring for Your Range Parts and Features Control Panel Using Your Range Solid Element Surface Units Using the Surface Units Using the Self Cleaning Electronic MEALTIMER Cycle Cleaning Chart Setting the Electronic Clock Oven Light Using the Electronic If You Need Service or Minute Timer Assistance Using the Oven Controls 1 Before Calling for Baking Assistance Broiling 2 If You Need Assistance Using the Electronic 3 If You Need Service Automatic MEALTIMER 4 If You Have a Problem 5 If You Need FSP Other Operating Hints Replacement Parts Oven Vent Whirlpool Range Warranty Storage Drawer 7 1987 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 ifs weight e Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding See Installation Instruction
24. ven Temperature Control to 10 2 cm The door will stay open BROIL by itself 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for ali broiling temperatures CAUTION The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures and prevenis window glass from cracking Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER Clock The electronic MEALTIMER is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even if you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do nof require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result c 2 p lt e To start baking now and shut off automatically 2D 29 Z Q m min sec bake stop self timer hours time clean 1 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock is set to the and place the food in the oven right time of day lt LEVER TO RIGHT IM LIGHT IS OFF K LEVER TO LEFT N OFF cleaning oven tel
25. y in 1 2 utes past 3 o clock minutes Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 11 To stop the oven before the preset time Push in the Bake Hours Bufton and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows 0 00 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF 15 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 W WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste e 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 Other Operating Hints e If you want to check what you have programmed press the button for the function you want to check The display will show what you have programmed for that function e If you want to check the time of day press the Min Sec Timer and Bake Hours Buttons The display will show the time of day e A rapidly flashing signal light indicates an error in programming Cancel any entries and begin again The Oven Vent The oven vent is located on the center rear of the cooktop When the oven is on hot air and moisture escape from the oven through this vent Poor baking can result if this vent is blocked When using ihe oven do not cover or place items over the oven
26. y when cooktop and surfaces soapy water lower oven are cool Nylon or plastic scouring Do not allow food containing acids pad for stubborn spots 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 soft cloth and warm e Make sure the cooktop and the Solid elements soapy water surface units are cool soapy scouring pad or e Wipe off the surface unit after each scouring powder use e After each cleaning heat surface unit until dry To darken surface units or to remove rust spots soft cloth and salt free Make sure surface units are cool oil e Aftereach cleaning apply thin coat Electrol dressing of oil to surface units then heat for PN 814030 3 5 minutes Slight smoking of oil will occur e Follow the directions on the dressing Note This will Improve surface unit appearance but not ellminte dark spots Trim rings Stainless steel cleaner e Make sure surface units are cool or Cook Top Polishing e Follow directions provided with Creme PN 814009 cleaner or polishing creme NOTE Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface units and pans Broller pan Warm soapy water or e Wash with other cooking utensils and grid steel wool pad e Do not place In Self Cleaning Oven Control knobs Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well soft cloth e Do not soak Control
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