Whirlpool RF385PCW User's Manual
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1. timer hours ume clean 7 Set the clock for the length of 8 The Bake Hours Indicator Light will baking time you want Push in stay on and the Stop Time Indica the Bake Hours Button then turn tor Light will flash If you want to the Set Knob until the length of see the Stop Time push the Stop baking time you want shows in Time Button Push the Bake Hours the Display This example shows Button to see baking time again 2 hours 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 time to turn the oven on oven will shut off and beep for Atthe time the Auto Oven Symbol 1 2 minutes To stop push the and HEATING Indicator Light will Bake Hours Button come on and the oven will heat This example shows the oven on at 45 minutes past 3 o clock Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 11 To stop the oven before the preset time Push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows 0 00 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control 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 put2. 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 cailing our eri service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1304 from anywhere In The U S lt gt Whirlpool Part No 3149917 Rev 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automalic Y
3. 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 29 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a lt gt nationwide net Whif work of autho irl Sol rized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE ERVICE COMPANIES S XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 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 orcall the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sist
4. aoa THERMAL DOOR ey THERMAL DOOR Welt Cl 200 LOCK ON l 93 C Vp START Ya hr 1hr 1 2 hrs 2 hrs 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 26 Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces Surface units Porcelain enamel reflector bowls Chrome trim rings Control knobs Control panel Broiler pan and grid WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas No cleaning required Warm soapy water anda plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth Warm soapy water ora soapy steel wool pad Oven racks Oven door glass Self Cleaning Oven Self Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads 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 Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and plastic scrubbing pad For areas outside the Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads HOW TO CLEAN Wipe off regularly when range is cool Do not allow food containin
5. glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed ulensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of lammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element continued on nexi page 3 will be damaged and shock or fire could result Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do not heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Keep range vents unobstructed 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 essential for a good seal Care should be taken notto rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide 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 Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be
6. Do not soak 4 Push control knobs and command buttons straight back on Make sure control knobs point to OFF Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pull the surface unit straight away 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim from the receptacle ring See Cleaning Chart on page 27 for cleaning instructions 20 Replacing AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Do notline the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as 4 When terminal is pushed into the possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as it will go push B 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
7. HEATING Indicator Lights will come on If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired push in and hold the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob to the new time up to 4 hours Use 2 hours for light soil Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil o Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position The ON Indicator Light will come on oven light SELF CLEANING AND OVEN TURN SELE JEMP TO CLEAN MOVE LOCA LEVEH TO RIGHT bu UTTON The LOCKED Indicator Light will come on when the oven tempera ture exceeds normal baking tem peratures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cant be opened when the light is on If you want to see Stop Time of the Self Cleaning cycle push the Stop Time Button Push the Self Clean Button to see cleaning time again NOTE The Bake Hours and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash during the entire Self Cleaning cycle After the cleaning cycle is com pleted the Auto Oven Symbol and Self Clean Indicator Light will go off The Display will show the time of day When the LOCKED Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it will move easily SELE CLEANING OVEN 6 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven 7 After the oven is cool wipe off Temperature Control to OFF The any residue or ash with a damp ON Indicator Light will go off cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy ste
8. Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the tempera fure the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for ail broiling temperatures NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Using the Electronic MEALTIMER Clock The electronic MEALTIMER Clock 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 not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To start baking now and shut off automatically minec 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 SELF CLEANING OVEN selector 3 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control BAKE The ON Indicator Light will on the baking temperature you come on want min sec bake stop selt timer hous ume clean 5 Set the clock for the length of 6 The Bake Hours Indicator Light will baking time you want Push in the stay on and the Stop Time Indica Bake Hours Button Turn the Set tor Light will flash The Auto Oven Knob until the length of baking Symbol and HEATING Indicator time you want shows in the Dis Light
9. burned or injured while climbing on it Do not touch surface units areas near units neating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window e FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 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 Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts
10. get hot enough dur ing the Selt Cleaning cycle for soil fo burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on The inside of the door The cen ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned e The frame around the oven DO NOT CLEAN SEAL 22 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 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 ovenhas 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 Otherwise 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 Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide See chart on page 27 6 if you want fo clean the reflector bowls in the oven Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack For best results they should not touch each oth
11. light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Broken glass could cause injury 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove the bulb cover in the at the main power supply back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap socket Replace the bulb with a the wire holder in place Plug in 40 watt appliance bulb appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 28 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 is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE e Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked your home s main fus
12. 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out SELF CLEANING OVEN 2 Set the Oven Selector on BAKE The ON Indicator Light will come on 4 Put food in the oven During bak ing the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature atthe setting The HEATING Indica tor Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 172 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide SELF CLEANING OVEN 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the HEATING Indica tor Light first goes off SELE CLEANING OVEN selector TE even temp 5 when baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will go OFF 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 you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven new design may give you diffe
13. ance number in Step 2 30 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 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 prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 3 Notes WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY u FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools 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
14. and features Models RF385PXW amp RF385PCW OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL LEFT REAR ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER OVEN LIGHT OVEN SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB CLOCK MINUTE TIMER SWITCH SELECTOR MARKER RIGHT REAR LEFT FRONT LOCKED OVENON CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT V INDICATOR LIGHT RICHY FRONT INDICATOR LIGHT HEATING CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL PANEL PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT PORCELAIN ENAMEL REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE BROIL SSD ELEMENT KFS SELF CLEANING OVEN REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER OVEN DOOR Using your range Using the Surface Units 00 eo PUSH IN AND TURN 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 settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue coo
15. down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE 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 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 Cooking Guide for further information 21 Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place A WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard 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 Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por celain and the cooktop frame 2 Wi pe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lowerthe 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 cycle safely Before You Start 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not
16. el wool pad Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual If the Self Cleaning cycle doesnt get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have pre pared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 22 SELF CLEANING OVEN To stop the Self Cleaning cycle 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven at any time Temperature Control to OFF When the LOCKED Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily 4 Push in and release the Self Clean Button 25 AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 466 C CLEANING CYCLE 1 BEC 800 F So ot 427C a 316 C soor 560 F EE 520 F 271 C
17. er 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 AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard 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 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 Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt 23 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help heat odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible SELF CLEANING OVEN hearing oven 1 Set the Oven Selector and Oven 2 Temperature Control on CLEAN 3 Push in and release the Self Clean 4 Button A 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically The Display will count down the time in minutes The Auto Oven Symbol Self Clean and
18. es or circuit breaker box Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right e Did you push the Self Clean Button If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 12 e If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide If baking have you allowed 172 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Are the pans size called forinthe recipe e Do 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 to solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere inthe U S 4 1 800 253 1301 E and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultant can instruct youinhow to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend aqualified service company in your area
19. g acids such as vinegar tomato lemon julce or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Do notuse abrasive or harsh cleansers Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water Wipe off excess spills Wash rinse and dry well Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Wash rinse and dry well Clean frequently Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Wash rinse and dry well Follow directions provided with the cleaner Clean after each use Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 22 Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas Make sure oven is cool Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well Follow directions starting on page 22 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven 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 fhe Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push it again fo turn off the light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and
20. hnician Do not store flammable mate rials 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 cook top by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flam ing grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use atowel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency 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 Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage 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 Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of
21. in Sec Timer your electricity goes off for a while and Bake Hours Indicator Lights will each light in the Display will flash in flash The flashing means that the sequence clock is ready to be set 1 Push in both the Min Sec Timer 2 Turn the Set Knob to set the right Button and the Bake Hours Button time of day Turning the knob 0 00 will show in the Display and clockwise increases the numbers the Indicator Lights will go off while turning the knob counter clockwise decreases the num bers The Display will show the time you set in hours and minutes Using fhe 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 4 Push in the Min Sec Timer Button 2 Turn the Set Knob until the desired The Indicator Light will come on time shows in the Display Turning and the Display will show 0 00 the knob clockwise increases the numbers while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the numbers pee 3 After setting the time you want 4 When the time is up you will hear the Indicator Light will stay on and a beeping sound Push the Min the Display will start counting Sec Timer Button to stop the beep down in seconds ing The beeping will automati cally stop after1 2 minutes Using the Oven Controls Baking
22. 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 Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle Other Operating Hints 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 If you wantto check the time of day press the Min Sec Timer and Bake Hours Buttons The Display will show the time of day A rapidly flashing indicator light indicates an error in programming Cancel any entries and begin again The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on AWARNING Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right The vent is needed for air circulation rear surface unit use potholders Do not block the vent Poor baking when moving it Pan handles can result can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt 17 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 pot
23. king Use to start Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use L to foods cook to hold a for gravy to keep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken andicing to starting it ready to boil orpancakes cook large ona higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended AWARNING Burn and Product Damage Hazard If the panis too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent Injury If a surface unit stays red for a long fime 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 surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information Optional Canning Kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the
24. life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend fhe installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information 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 The numbers on the Display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob 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 When using the Min Sec Timer the Display shows minutes and seconds in the 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 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 17 Setting the Electronic Clock minse bake stop self E min sec bake stop self timer hours time clean timer hours ume clean When you first plug in the oven or if Then 4 eights and the M
25. remove any remaining glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing 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 Instructions on page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the range Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recom mended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly con nected to electrical supply and grounded Do not use the range for warm ing or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start 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 Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele ment and you could be burned Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this man ual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified tec
26. rent results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 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 hM 7 NOTCHES TOOTH TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO the tooth a notch closer to HI Each Each notch equals about 10 F notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling Position the rack before turning 2 Putthe broiler pan and food on the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions SHE CLEANING OVEN oven temp selector 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven position open about 4 inches Temperature Control to BROIL The 10 2 cm The door will stay open ON and HEATING Indicator Lights by itself will come on 5 when broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will go off Custom Broil If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the HEATING Indicator Light goes off If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven
27. s and 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer pans before removing drawer Pull all the way out drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 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 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 55 If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or m 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 ut instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner fo wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs and command buttons in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry
28. use amp care guide EEE ELECTRIC c RANGE i Self Cleaning Models RF385PXW RF385PCW Contents Pag BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit The Electronic MEALTIMER Other Operating Hints The Oven Vent The Storage Drawer Optional Rotisserie Optional Door Panel Pac CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Control Panel and Knobs Surface Units and Reflector Setting the Electronic Clock Lift Up Cooktop Using the Electronic Minute Using the Oven Controls Baking Adjusting the Oven Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Cleaning Chart The Oven Light IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Temperature Control Broiling WHIRLPOOL RANGE Custom Broil WARRANTY Using the Electronic MEALTIMER Clock 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Properly maintaining the range Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To
29. will come on The Display play This example shows 2 hours will count down in minutes If you 15 minutes Bake Hours can be set want to see Stop Time push the for up to 11 hours 59 minutes Stop Time Button Push the Bake Hours Button to see baking time again 7 Whenthe baking time is com 8 To stop the oven before the pro plete the oven will beep for 1 2 grammed time push in the Bake minutes To stop push the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob Hours Button Turn the Oven Selec counterclockwise until the Display 3i tor and Oven Temperature Control shows 0 00 The Display will to OFF return to the time of day Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temper ature Control to OFF Delay start and automatic shut 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 The ON Indicator Light will come on 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want A che M eae OOO 5 Set the clock for the time of day 6 The Display will show the time you you want the food to be done want set The Stop Time Indicator Stop Time Push in the Stop Time Light will stay on The Bake Hours Button then turn the Set Knob until Indicator Light will flash the time of day you want the food to be done shows on the Display This example shows 6 o clock continued on next page min se bake stop sell
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