Whirlpool RF377PXV User's Manual
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1. ox RY HEAT SEAL DD E amp REMOVABLE aN STORAGE DRAWER Vl LITERATURE PAC In drawer OVEN DOOR Using your range Surface Unit Markers 5 The solid dot in the surface unit Using the Surface Units marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob oo PUSH IN Surface Unit ane Indicator Lights One of the surface unit indicator 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 indicator Control knobs must be pushed In before tuming them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start Ifa 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 cooking Use Hi to start Use MED HI Use MED for Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a gravy pud to keep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to dings and cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken or icing to starting it ready to boil 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 ACAUTION Solid elements stay hot for a long time Do no2. use amp care guide Le N ELECTRIC N RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF377PXV Contents TA BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE The Storage Drawer IMPORTANT SAFETY Optional Rotisserie INSTRUCTIONS Optional Door Panel Pac PARTS AND FEATURES CARING FOR YOUR RANGE USING YOUR RANGE Control Panel and Knobs Using the Surface Units Solid Element Surface Units Setting the Clock Using the Self Cleaning Using the Minute Timer Cycle Using the Oven Controls Cleaning Chart Baking The Oven Light Broiling IF YOU NEED SERVICE Using the Automatic OR ASSISTANCE MEALTIMER Clock WHIRLPOOL RANGE The Oven Vent 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 See the Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubbing alcohol or
3. Position the rack s properiy before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out SELF CLEANING OYEN 2 Set the Oven Selector on BAKE The Oven 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 at the setting The Oven HEATING Indicator 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 1 2 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 JONVY YNOA INISN 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the Oven HEATING Indicator Light first goes off PULEANINU OVEN 5 When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The Oven 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 your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you dif
4. closed 5 It you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Other wise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harder to slide See chart on page 20 CLEAN FRAME DO CLEAN CLEAN DOOR CENTER AREA 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 e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle it could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners In your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not force the Lock Lever you could bend or break it The lever Is designed to stay locked until the oven Is cool enough to safely open Walt until it moves freely e Do not use foll or other liners In the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foll can burn or melt and damage the oven surface e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e 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 odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible SELF CLEANING OVEN a a 1 Set the Oven Selector and
5. Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plas tics Use potholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface units 13 The Storage Drawer The 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 first stop Lift front and pull out to 2 E FOARS A and slide drawer the second stop Replacing the Storage Drawer 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide f rails clear white stops on drawer of opening guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 4 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides j UTERATURE Use and Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip n 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 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 814071 or Almond Kit No 814072 from your Whirlpool Deale
6. Oven 2 Make sure the Clock Start and Temperature Control on CLEAN Stop Times all have the right time The Oven ON Indicator Light will of day come on 7 6 start time op time 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours the Clean position The Oven HEAT e Use 2 hours for light soil ING Indicator Light will come on e Use 3 hours or more for moder ate to heavy soil SELF CLEANING OVEN CLEAN CYCLE TURN SELECTOR ANO OVEN TEMP TO C PI e d heating even temp 5 The Oven LOCKED Indicator Light 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is comes on when the oven temper completed the Oven LOCKED ature exceeds normal baking indicator Light goes off when the temperatures The Lock Lever must oven reaches normal baking tem not be moved and the door peratures Move the Lock Lever can t be opened when the Oven back to the left Do not force it LOCKED Indicator Light is on Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temper ature Control to OFF 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Special Tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated 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
7. 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 page17 wi a s OUT 8 S N a ao Te heating oven temp To stop the Self Cleaning cycle 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven at anytime Temperature Control to OFF When 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time the bth tru Meseria Light Knob eloekwise until it points to goes oii move the LOCK Lever ihe right time of day back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easlly 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 1000 F J 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE 938 C 800 F ____ ES TS SS ES EE RD OS A 427 C AZ 600 F a T 316 C e Wz o A 3 x 400 F 44 4 _560 F 293 C ES 520 271c N 204 C LOCK LIGHT ON LOCK LIGHT OFF START Va hr 4hr 4 hrs 2 hrs 2 ya hrs 3 hrs 3yahrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour s
8. 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 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 Whislodol chised TECH iflp o CARE Service Companies ECH fy a TECH CARE 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCE FRANCHISEO TECH Cane SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS IRLPOOL APPLIANCE WERANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ Z SERVICE co WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES AZ ful co 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 an
9. d 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 referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 23 oo J gt D 2 fer n oS e So mm a Pr m lt m em oO o Fr is O rr oO gt N 4 4 gt z wr m WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service cal
10. etting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 19 Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surtaces Surface unlts Solid elements Trim rings Control knobs Control panel Broller pan and grid Oven racks WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Warm soapy water and e Wipe off regularly when oven is a soft cloth cool Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots Do not allow tood containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh _ cleansers Warm soapy water on Make sure the cooktop and the a soft cloth surface units are cool Soapy scouring pad or e Wipe off the surface units after each scouring powder use After each cleaning heat surface units until dry To darken surtace units or to remove rust spots Make sure surface units are cool Salt free oil on a e After each cleaning apply thin coat soft cloth of oil to surface units then heat for 3 5 minutes Slight smoking of oil will occur Electro dressing e Follow the directions on the Part No 814030 dressing NOTE This will improve surface unit appearance but not eliminate dark spots Make sure surface units are cool or Cook Top Polishing e Follow directions provided with Creme Part No 814009 cleaner or polishing creme NOTE Yellowing of trim rings Is normal from heat of the surtace units and
11. f 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 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 maii 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 e Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in the Literature Pac Model Number Seriai Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts and features Model RF377PXV AUTOMATIC CONTRO ERATURE CONTROL KNO MEALTIMER SURFACE UNIT SURFACE UNIT CLOCK OVEN LIGNT INDICATOR LIGHT MARKER MINUTE TIMER SWITCH OVEN SELECTOR LEFT FRONT START STOP LOCKED RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB TIME TIME INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LEFT REAR HEATING OVEN ON CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL S3 N1V31 ANY SL Vd e SNOILON ISNI A133V LNVIYOdWI SOLID ELEMENT SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
12. ferent 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 SCREWS 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 NOTCHES 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 4 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions SELF CLEANING OVEN 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 Oven ON and HEATING Indicator by itself Lights will come on 5 when broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Oven ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will go off Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Oven HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Contro
13. flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish 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 e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is rec ommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected and grounded to electrical supply 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 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 technician 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 F
14. l 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 11 e 2 eri lt a gt z T m Using The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock The automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 4 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 3 Push in and turn the Start Time 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start want the oven to shut off SELF CLEANING OVEN SELF CLEANING OVEN e heating 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control BAKE The Oven ON Indicator Light on the baking temperature you will come on want The oven will now start and stop automatically The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will come on 7 After baking is done orto stop the oven before preset time turn both
15. lam ing grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp pothoiders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire e 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 e Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sud den change in temperature e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food e Do not heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles co
16. lectrol dressing can be applied to the surface units to Improve their appearance 16 4 The stainless steel trim rings will gradually yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans This is normal The yellowing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme on the trim rings To obtain order information for Cook Top Polishing Creme Part No 814009 or Electrol dressing Part No 814030 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46305 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle S The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely E Before You Start S 4 Clean the shaded areas by hand DO NOT clean move or bend the lt They do not get hot enough fiberglass seal Poor cleaningand during the Self Cleaning cycle for poor baking will result gt soil to burn away Use hot water I and detergent or a soapy steel 2 Remove the broller pan and any wool pad on pots and pans you may have r e The inside of the door The center stored In the oven They can t m area of the door does not need stand the heat to be hand cleaned 3 Wipe out any loose soll or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e The frame around the oven 4 If the oven has a rotisserie make sure the motor socket cover Is
17. ls 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 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 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 apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Part No 3148555 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
18. ol panel Push it again to turn off the light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and 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 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 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 continued on next page 21 E P m 9 i J lt 9 D gt Gq m 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 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 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 opera
19. pans Stainless steel cleaner Warm soapy water and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean In Self Cleaning cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Warm soapy water or Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for stubborn areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left In the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Warm soapy water ora soapy steel wool pad Self Cleaning cycle See page 16 for re order information PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door Spray glass cleaner or e Make sure oven is cool glass warm soapy wateranda e Follow directions provided with plastic scrubbing pad the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well Self Cleaning For areas outside the e Follow directions starting on Oven Self Cleaning area use page 17 Using the Self Cleaning warm soapy water or Cycle soapy steel wool pads e Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Do not use foll 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 contr
20. r 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 cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soa py 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 Rinse well and dry Do not soak 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF 15 Solid Element Surface Units AWARNING Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot 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 Turn off all surface units 2 For best results wipe off surface units with a damp soft 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 sur face unit will gradually wash off This is normal and will not affect 3 IMPORTANT After cleaning apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the COOL surface units 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 elimi nate the spots NOTE Optional E
21. st even cooking Pans with uneven bottoms or with raised patterns on the bottoms are not suitable Do not use trivets woks with skirts or canners with concave or ridged bottoms To check your cookware for flatness place a straightedge across the bottom of each piece Move the straight edge around If light shows anywhere between the pan and the straight edge the pan is not flat Do not use it See the Cooking Guide for additional cookware information eS 3 SB D e l D ee m Setting the Clock Push In and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute the right time of day Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push In the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the sef time is up DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 4 Without pushing it In turn the 2 Without pushing In turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want hand passes the setting you want When the time Is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING Using the Oven Controls Baking 4
22. t use the HI setting for long Periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done Burned food and damage to the cookware could result Solid element surface units Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time heat on HI setting for five minutes The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating applied at the factory finishes bonding to the surface Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast iron to provide even cooking Each surface unit has a built in protective limiter as a safety feature The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat level The limiter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element This will result in longer cooking times Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cooking results use a high setting for only a short period of time Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking You may want to turn the solid element surface unit OFF a few minutes before you finish cooking Cookware Pans should be the same size or larger than the surface unit to prevent boil overs and hot handles Use only flat bottomed utensils Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fa
23. te e 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 unlts will not operate or seem to cook too slow e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box eis the surface unit control knob turned to a setting other than OFF e Are you using the proper cook ware See page 7 e Do the control knobs turn if surface unit control knob s will nof turn Did you push in before trying to turn 22 If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN e Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day e Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop e Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 10 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 e If baking have you allowed 12 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Are the pans the size called forinthe recipe e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation
24. the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 12 To start baking now and stop automaticaliy 4 Position rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven fo shut off 4 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want e A a lt JJ gt a G2 D 6 After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a venton the back guard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result AWARNING Burn
25. uld cause injury w m pa O a m lt Q c 74 m e 9 O 2 gt PA n gt T m Z 74 7 O fe 72 Keep range vents unobstructed e Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Do not clean door seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to 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 mis cellaneous parts Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven 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 o
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