Whirlpool RF366PXY User's Manual
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1. is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 25 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 General e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded 15 i s f AM e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket2. 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 Also do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results 19 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking roasting temperatures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control Knob 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 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp clo
3. Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range 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 tem peratures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 24 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request p
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5. air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e Allow 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges X turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm larger all f nae 5 aA around than the dish holding the food Yh ire ns Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil j NAT N It will reduce air circulation and cause poor a ta ce EAEN cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heatin
6. cleaners They may damage the finish Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Sponge and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT CLEAN in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 19 Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water R The Self Cleaning cycle Oven racks 8 Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrub bing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using The Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 18 20 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical
7. con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 WHIRLPOOL CleanTop Electric Freestanding Range Warranty ERO11 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool From Date of Purchase service company FULL FIVE YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CleanTop ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product Whirlpool warrants that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace own
8. is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on page 22 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop wear oven mitts e Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting e DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP AS A CUTTING BOARD e Do not allow anything that may melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot e Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container can leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be completely removed e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These could damage the cooktop surface Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop can crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Cleaning tips What
9. is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 17 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it 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 pan of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start eUse the range only for its in tended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments 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 Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned continu
10. minimized by venting with a_ hood or open window and wip ing out excess food spills prior to self cleaning 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 unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat 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 repair or replace any _ part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicing __ should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind control panel Oven vent weet CleanTop ceramic cooktop Automatic oven light w EA switch Surface unit Model and serial number plate S Broil element Lock lever Bake element Removable Control panel Automatic Oven Surface Right front MEALTIMER Manual oven temperatur
11. Wiidpdo UseAndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self Cleaning Cycle 18 Caring For Your Range 21 If You Need Assistance Or Service 25 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF366PXY A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301
12. ained heat for cooking when possible 14 AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to correspond with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE 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 roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as
13. by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results Some canners have ridged bottoms porcelain enamel ware and are not recom mended They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop e For best results use the largest surface unit Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive hea
14. cle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away The cycle time can be adjusted to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 19 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you 1 Hand clean the indicated areas They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result 18 STS F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE Temperature START 1 2 Time In Hours DO NOT hand clean seal Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 2 Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand cleaning or a dish washer If most of the soil is not removed exces
15. d fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The control knob s will not turn Surface units will not operate Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn knob s again pushing in as you turn continued on next page 25 PROBLEM Control knob s will not turn You are not pushing in before trying to turn The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob are not set to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used 26 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem p
16. e hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 14 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off N Custom broil o If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Tempera ture Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain p
17. e Oven unit control clock Minute Timer light switch control knob selector marker knob Left front Left rear Start Stop Surface Oven Right rear control knob control knob time time heating heating control knob indicator indicator light light USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The storage drawer Baking roasting The anti tip bracket Adjusting the oven temperature control Optional door panel pac To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units get hot The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch even after t
18. ed on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eUse only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materi als on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician imme diately 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 eCheck to be sure glass cook ing utensils are sate for use on the range Only certain _ types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spill
19. er accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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 author ized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lf you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S FSP replacement parts for control knobs PART NO 3150263 Rev A 1902 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark
20. erature Control Knob to CLEAN Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 11 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 19 for proper setting instructions Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Cail Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consuttant can instruct you in how to obtain Satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your corresp
21. ese will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for ramoving cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining e Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using e Avoid spillovers Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on ceramic cooktop To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away water from control panel Control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not Exterior surfaces soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point other than cooktop and control panel to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE stee wool or abrasive
22. g elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard 10 Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute 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 set time is up Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF NOTE Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting USING YOUR RANGE 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light wil
23. hey are turned off AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF HOT SURFACE 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 NOTE The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use This is normal It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again USING YOUR RANGE cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Medium e For gravy pudding and icing opposite OFF e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve same as cooking on conventional surface units There are however a few differences a little longer to cool down e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned setting you have selected e If you use the ceramic cooktop for canning use Sliding metal pans on the ceramic cooktop surface could leave marks Clean metal marks using the cooktop again Wiping off the cooktop after each use will help keep the and cleaning suggestions Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has e Do not use canners woks and specialty utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented Until you get used to the settings use the follo
24. l come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light 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 the new design may give you different 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 1 Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperatur
25. meats and casseroles Do not use the auto matic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clock wise to the time you want baking roasting to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off a Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automati cally The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 7 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF TEMPE DAT UGE 15 USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature
26. of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verity the anti tip bracket is engaged Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket See Installation Instructions for further details 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 Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Using The Self Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works Before you start Setting the controls Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range the Self Cleaning cycle is operated with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cy
27. ondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt network of authorized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co A if you need FSP replace ment 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 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices
28. overs that may ignite aR B 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 When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4s ee Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of ae can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot sur face If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these substances can Cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Exposure can be
29. roper temperatures Locking screws To raise USING YOUR RANGE Tooth x lt SS To lower QDO Y Notches 13 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food rare steaks Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Medium steaks and patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used effi ciently Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use ret
30. roperly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing operates The power supply cord is not Plug power supply cord into a live circuit with plugged into a live circuit proper voltage See Installation Instructions with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The Oven Selector is not Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting The automatic MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the automatic MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day The oven will not operate Wait for the start time to be reached Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock on page 15 If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out A househol
31. sive smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan 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 cleaning cycle 4 Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny If the oven racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top NOTE If oven racks are cleaned in the Self ila cycle they will become harder to slide Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle If needed remove them by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise 2 or 3 hours Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 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 hazard ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTE Do not force the
32. t build up will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be AWARNING centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to F 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan Personal Injury Hazard and the oven walls and other pans e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on hot use potholders or oven mitts to lowest level protect hands e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and Failure to follow the above precautions may meats place rack on second or third level from result in personal injury bottom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom e lf rack s must be moved while oven is NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 14 USING YOUR RANGE For best
33. th 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 does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 18 20 Caring For Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop The oven light Cleaning other range parts Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around AWARN ING your home Cleaning your range whenever spills Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so could resutt in burns or electrical shock Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differ ently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your unit paper towels or a sponge and the razor scraper included with your range
34. to use e Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean damp sponge Included with your unit this creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scraper Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop Store razor blades out of reach of children NOTE For more information on using the razor scraper see back of scraper package 22 Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light s go off 2 Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel Additional tips Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs e Remove dark streaks specks and discolora tion with Cooktop Polishing Creme e Remove metal marks from copper or alumi num pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off e Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time th
35. wing as a guide For best results start SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To cook large amounts of vegetables Using the ceramic cooktop Cooking on the ceramic cooktop is almost the e The ceramic cooktop will take slightly longer to heat up than a coil surface unit It will also take on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off to maintain the proper temperature the left front surface unit For best canning results use a flat bottomed canner using the Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range Remove these marks before surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 21 and 22 for care boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit bottoms These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unit Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the correct cooking utensils for your needs e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic cooktop e For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan
36. you want 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circula tion Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result Oven vent USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides
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