Whirlpool RF385PCV User's Manual
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1. For more information see the Cooking Guide 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out NEDE CLEANING OVEN SELF CLEANING OVEN 2 Set the Oven Selector on BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control The on Signal Light will come on to the baking temperature you want The heating Signal Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the heating Signal Light first goes off SELER CEL ANI SU OVEN 4 Put food in the oven During baking 5 When baking is done turn both the elements will turn on and off to the Oven Selector and Oven keep the oven temperature at the Temperature Control to OFF The setting The heating Signal Light heating and on Signal Lights will turn on and off with the elements will go OFF The top element helps heat during baking but does not 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 you 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 difficult 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 LOCKING 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the2. Whirlpool Dealer or lech Care 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 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 Imk Twenty five minutes past Forty five minutes past six o clock twelve o clock e 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 wil increase in 10 second increments For settings from 10 99 minutes the Display will increase in 1 minute increments e 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 16 Setting the Electronic Clock minsee bake stop umer hours tn ean When you first plug In the oven or if your electricity goes off for a while each light in the Display will flash in sequence 4 Push in both the Min Sec Timer Button and the Bake Hours Button 0 00 will show in the Display and the Signal Lights will go off min set bak st p selt timer
3. briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish AWARNING 4 DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range or leave them unattended near it They could be burned or injured 2 DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it 3 DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating elements Dark colored units and elements can still be hot enough to burn severely 4 KEEP children away from the range when it is on The cooktop and oven walls racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following not over another surface unit to avoid burns injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the surface units 7 DO NOT use water on grease fires The fire will spread Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele me
4. locking screws inside Knob stralght off the control knob Note the posi tion of the 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 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions 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 Signal Lights by itself will come on 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The on and heating Signal Lights will go off Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the neating 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 tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all 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 Usin
5. surface units are OFF 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 trom the receptacle ring See Cleaning Chart on page 26 for cleaning instructions 19 Replacing AWARNING Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 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 surtace unit as level as 4 when terminal is pushed Into the possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as it will go push started into the receptacle Push down the edge of the surface unit the surface unit terminal into the opposite the receptacle The ele receptacle ment hold down cilp 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 or some may be too large for the surface unit in either case some of the heat that s meant t
6. ASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 29 Notes Notes 31 WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT ER001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in ma
7. DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal DO NOT move It or bend it Poor cleaning and poor baking will result 2 Remove the broller pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven They cant stand the heat 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 o If you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Other wise pul oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harder to slide See chart on page 26 6 if you want fo clean the reflector bowis 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 other or the oven walls Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven They will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle 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
8. 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 foll 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 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help normal smoke and heat to disappear from the room as quickly as possible SHE CLEANING OVEN resting oven a 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN The on Signal Light will come on 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 Symbol Self Clean and heating Signal 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 e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 2 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position SEIT CEL ANING on e 4 The locked Signal Light will come on when the oven tempera ture exceeds normal baking tem peratures The Lock Lever must not be m
9. Oven at any time Temperature Control to OFF When the locked Signal Light goes off 1 Push in and release the Self Clean move the Lock Lever back tothe Button left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily 24 AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Selt Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1000 F OT II COL yy 5c soor I ar EA le l NITTI I 600 F SEE EDR EE Fi 400 F mer ER GEN 204 C Zi 200 F 93 a se STARI v2 hr 1hr 1Y2 hrs 2 hrs 2Y2 hrs 3 hrs 3Va 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 25 Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces Surface units Porcelain enamel reflector bowls Chrome trim rings Control knobs Control panel Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Self Cleaning Oven WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots No cleaning required Warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Self C
10. RING MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE EAT SEAL BROIL N SER OVEN RACK ELEMENT VAR GUIDE SELF CLEANING le N i LOCK OVEN DS LEVER REMOVABLE i BAKE STORAGE DRAWER i ELEMENT LITERATURE PAC not shown 4 Tmk OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT SWITCH CONTROL SELECTOR INDICATOR x LOCKED HEATING OVEN ON RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROLKNOB CONTROL KNOB Using your range 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 Lights One of the surface unit signal lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on AWARNING Burn or Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all signal 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 OG 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 continued on next page 5 Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use Hi to start Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy tokeep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cookin
11. again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 4 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides LITERATURE Use amp Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pac inside the storage drawer Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 81 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Optional Door Panel Pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWARNING Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before clearing Failure to do so can result in burns or e gt ctrical shock 4 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 Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing AWARNING Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all
12. an two hours after end of cooking cycle Tmk 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 Arapidly flashing signal light indicates an error in programming Cancel any entries and begin again he 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 rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result The Storage Drawer Tne storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 4 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 DRAWER SLIDE RAIL 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer sliae of opening rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front
13. e the Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner 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 the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push it again to turn offthe light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Fallure to do so could result in electrical 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 temperatures Broken glass could cause Injury 4 Turn the power off at the main 2 Remove the bulb cover in the 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 Turn the 40 watt appliance bulb power back on at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 27 If you need service or assistance
14. g after warm until liquids to a fry chicken and icing to starting it ready fo boil or pancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower within the LO band to keep food atthe temperature you want Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended AWARNING Burn Hazard e If the pan is too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unlt Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury Ifa surface unit stays red for a long time the gt ttom of the pan is not flat enounh or is too small gt r the surface unit Prc onged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in uamage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information Optional Canning Kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop if you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your
15. g the Electronic Automatic 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 cookles etc undercooking will result Trnk To start baking now and shut off automatically MUN set bake stop sell timer hours me 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 SEIL CLEANING OWEN SEE CEE ANING OVEN 3 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 4 Set tne Oven Temperature Control BAKE The on Signal Light will on the baking temperature you come on want man set bake stop selt Umer hours fire dean 0101010 5 Set the 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 Turn the Set Light will flash The Auto Oven Sym Knob until the length of baking bol and heating Signal 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 continued on next page 13 7 When t
16. he 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 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 Signal Light will come on 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want min sec bake step self umer hours lime clean OOOO 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 Signal Stop Time Push in the Stop Time Light will stay on The Bake Hours Button then turn the Set Knob until Signal Light will flash the time of day you want the food to be done shows on the Display This example shows 6 o clock min set bake stop sell umer hours ume dean 0101010 el 7 Setthe clock for the length of baking time you want Push in the Bake Hours Button then turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Display This example shows 8 The Bake Hours Signal Light will s
17. hours tn lean 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 2 Turn the Set Knob to set the right time of day Turning the knob clockwise increases the numbers while turning the knob counter 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 1 Push in the Min Sec Timer Button 2 Turn the Set Knob until the desired The Signal Light will come on and time shows in the Display Turning the Display will show 0 00 the knob clockwise increases the numbers while turning the knob counterclockwise decreases the numbers min sec bake stop selt umer hours ume clean QQ00 3 After setting the time you want 4 When the time Is up you will hear the Signal 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 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
18. leaning 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 Self Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads HOW TO CLEAN e Wipe off regularly when range is cool Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surtace Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Spatters or spills will burn off Do not Immerse in water e 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 e 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 e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Clean afier each use Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR 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 trom the oven and clean by hand Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad For areas outsid
19. nt and you could be burned 9 DO NOT heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could burn and container particles could 5 DO NOT use the range to heat a cause Injury room Persons in the room could be burned or injured or a fire could start 40 When adding or removing food MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to prevent burns o 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 THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appilance Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers del Numb from plate behind the oven door Mod ONDE on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Serial Number e Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in the Liter ature Pac Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts and features Model RF385PCV ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER CLOCK MINUTE TIMER gt 2 Whirlpool LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT UTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH CONTROL PANEL PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT PORCELAIN ENAMEL REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM
20. o go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the trim ring This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further Information AWARNING Fire or Electrical Shock Hazard Do not line the reflector bowls with foll Fire or electrical shock could result Lift Up Cooktop 4 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling 2 Wipe with warm soapy water ACAUTION Use a soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop celain and the cooktop frame from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 21 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 shaded areas 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 The frame around the oven DO CLEAN DOOR CLEAN SEAL DO CLEAN FRAME
21. or air circulation e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe 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 io solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 4 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran gt eg chised TECH Whirlpool CARte service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv FRANCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO a aie Sib le 999 9999 123 Maple 9999999 OR W
22. oved and the door can t 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 Signal Lights will flash dur ing the entire Self Cleaning cycle After the cleaning cycle is com pleted the Auto Oven Symbol and Self Clean Signal Light will go off The Display will show the time of day When the locked Signal Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it will move easily 23 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 Signal Light will go off cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat odors and smoke e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle 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 beating oven temp selector To stop the Self Cleaning cycle 2 Turn the Oven Selector and
23. tay on and the Stop Time Signal Light will flash If you want to see the Stop Time push the Stop Time Button Push the Bake Hours Button fo see baking time again 2 hours 15 minutes Bake Hours can be set for up to 11 hours 59 minutes pee pee pet 10 When baking is complete the oven will shut off and beep for 1 2 minutes To stop push the Bake Hours Button 9 The clock automatically calcu lates the time to turn the oven on At the time the Auto Oven Symbol and heating Signal Light will 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 e Do not use foods that will spoll 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 th
24. terials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE 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 Cc RISE up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the ome D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 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 exciusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights Wri 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 lt gt Whirlpool Part No 3149690 1989 Whirlpool Carnarntion Printed in US A iners Ulshwashers Built In Ovens and Surtace _ ns manges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Automati
25. use amp care guide Eu ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF385PCV 1 93 Contents Pag BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE Other Operating Hints IMPORTANT SAFETY Oven Vent INSTRUCTIONS Storage Drawer PARTS AND FEATURES Optional Rotisserie USING YOUR RANGE Optional Door Panel Pac Using the Surface Units CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Optional Canning Kit Control Panel and Knobs Electronic MEALTIMER Surface Units and Clock Reflector Bowls Setting the Electronic Lift Up Cooktop Clock Using the Self Cleaning Using the Electronic Cycle Minute Timer Cleaning Chart Using the Oven Controls Oven Light Baking IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Broiling ASSISTANCE Using the Electronic WHIRLPOOL RANGE Automatic MEALTIMER WARRANTY 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold its weight and where it is protected from the elements e Properly connecting and grounding the range to electrical supply e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range See the Installation Instructions Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub
26. we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates e 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 Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the control knobs turn If surface unit contro knob s will not turn Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN e Is the Lock Lever all the way fo the right e Did you push the Self Clean Button 28 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 11 If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source 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 f
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