Whirlpool RF366BXD User's Manual
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1. WARRANTY ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product From Date of Purchase 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 WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 2 95 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights2. For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 16 USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation 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 Hot air must circulate around the pans inthe over another 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 For best results allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time os aluminum foil for baking Tin iii Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Do not cover the entire rack with alumni num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result 11 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to s
3. You must have a major credit card to order by phone IF THERE ARE Sugary spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups Dark streaks specks and discoloration Metal marks from copper or aluminum pans Tiny scratches or abrasions How to keep your cooktop looking like new WHAT TO DO To prevent pitting on the cooktop wipe up with paper towel or clean damp sponge while glass ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after spill occurs Use Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge Use Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off Scratches and abra sions do not affect cooking In time they will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abra sions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly NOTE Always wipe with clean water and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks 28 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy wat
4. However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently 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 range paper towels or a sponge and a single edge razor blade ina holder is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on page 27 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning 26 To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e 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 Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that could 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 could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach
5. No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814325 Almond Kit No 814072 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 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 you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Minn aes Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes Before you start hand clean j seal Hand clean Hand clean door around edge Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you Hand clean the areas shown 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 e Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven 22 NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan grid will disco
6. glow as long as the surface unit is too hot HOT SURFACE O O O O to touch even after it is turned off AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting it ona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HI setting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 26 and 27 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips Select a pan th
7. lt gt Whirlpool Appliances HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Cail us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF366BXD RF366PXD 10 95 PART NO 3189071 Rev C Table of Contents A Note to YOu ooo ee ceceseseseessreceseeeees 3 Range Safety c cece 4 6 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range c cccccecseees 8 Using the surface units c000 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation 006 11 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 Setting the clock ceeeeseeeeeeeeees 12 Using the Minute Timer 12 Baking roasting c csceccssessseesseees 13 Adjusting the oven temperature COMOD eorna E A whet ek 14 BOWING seses cceehcdccccccevsatevepedensedbieetectes 15 Broiling tipS 0 0 0 eee eee natsaa 17 Energy Saving tips cccsceseeeeeeees 17 Using the MEALTIMER clock 18 The OVEN VENTE eee cceeceseeeeeesteeeeees 20 The storage drawer eneee 20 The anti tip bracket e ee 21 Optional door panel pac s es 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Befo
8. rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammonia These could damage the cooktop surface e Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips What to use Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scraper in a holder Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Store razor blades out of reach of children 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 goes off 2 For stubborn spills 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 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
9. the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the thermom eter temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 14 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e Do not preheat when broiling e The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures e Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 1 Position rack Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 16 Vy TO PANN 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C Lower temperature settings allo
10. using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Failure to follow the above can result in death food poisoning or sickness To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off continued on next page USING YOUR RANGE 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem perature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop auto matically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem perature Control Knob to the baking
11. a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder 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 eUse only utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manu facturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could 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 could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately eSelect 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 could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units un attended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite m7 a J eTurn pan handles inward but not o
12. at is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight 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 sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan 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 glass cooktop Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop e Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not c
13. e Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Range Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury tion of the use of the symbol 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 eRead all instructions before using the range e nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electri cal supply and grounded WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 21 eCAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while cli
14. ean with a mild abra sive cleanser or cleaning sponge 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 22 How the cycle 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 This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between two and four hours See Setting the controls on page 23 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 2 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops 2 hour before the 31 2 hour setting is up 675 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START STOP 2 Time In Hours 25 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care
15. er OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 22 e 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE Oven door glass glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the o
16. et the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows correct time of day 2 Let 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 NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer knob counter clockwise 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 12 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 HT TN AN l 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in oven During baking roa
17. he way out The Stop Time Knob is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 23 for proper setting instructions Cooking results are not The range is not level See Installation Instructions whelyouexpested e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe e The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food e You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size e There is not enough air space around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of one inch e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 31 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 30 31 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpo
18. l 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 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ANTI TIP BRACKET c0 ceteceeeeeeeeeee 21 ASSISTANCE ceseeeseeseeseeseereeeeteneeees 32 BAKING Aluminum foil eeeeeeeeeeeeeteteeeeereee 11 PANS cenit AEE E ET 10 11 RACKS eenen ena
19. lor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 28 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle NOTES e Do not force the Lock Lever You could e Do not leave plastic utensils near the bend or break it The lever is designed to vent They may melt stay locked until the oven is cool enough to e Do not leave any foil in the oven during safely open Wait until it moves freely the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or e Do not block the vent during the Self melt and damage the oven surface Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for e The oven light will not work during the best cleaning results Self Cleaning cycle Setting the controls 1 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position When the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 2 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Co
20. mbing 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 part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements could 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 flam mable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces RANGE SAFETY of oven until they have had suffi cient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns 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 eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use
21. n Instructions yy Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn 30 e You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL e You have set a delayed start time Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control e You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting e You have not set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 18 e You have not set the MEALTIMER clock s Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day 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 e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting e You are not pushing in before turning TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The Self Cleaning cycle e You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera will not operate ture Control Knob to CLEAN e The range clock does not show the correct time of day Reset clock See page 12 e The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right e The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all t
22. ns 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 e Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible s Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible e 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 to keep track of the cooking time Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven 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 e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before
23. ntrol Knob to CLEAN 3 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise two or three hours The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on Use two hours for light soil e Use three hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in continued on next page 23 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled enough the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 3 When the oven has cooled enough move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily 24 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Special tips e 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 cloth or sponge If any spots remain cl
24. ol Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A h A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant 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 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies 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 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 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 When asking for help or service 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbo
25. on alternate h gt gt D L Y s wall mounted C AAA Bake anti tip bracket z element see p 21 j p 13 Removable window storage available on drawer Mocel p 20 RF366PXD only Control panel Left front Left rear MEALTIMER Oven temperature Oven selector Manual oven control control clocWminute timer control knob pp 13 15 19 light switch knob knob p 12 pp 13 14 15 23 Model p 8 p 8 19 23 RF366PXD p 29 Surface unit Start time Stoptime Oven heating Right rear Surface Right marker pp 18 23 pp 18 19 indicator control unit front p 8 23 24 light knob indicator control pp 13 15 p 8 light knob p 8 p 8 Using Your Range 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 gt Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the Surface Unit Marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on PUSH TO TURN Hot surface indicator lights One of the Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will continue to
26. ook food directly on cooktop NOTE Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information 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 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions center over e surface unit 1 inch Surface unit ee o Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit Positioning racks and pans General guidelines Rack placement for specific e Always position oven rack s in desired foods location before turning oven on FOOD RACK POSITION e To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from Be sure the rack s is level food cakes bottom e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to Bundt cakes most 2nd level from protect hands quick breads yeast bottom e For baking roasting with one rack place breads casseroles the rack so the top of the food will be meats centered in the oven Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level e When baking on two racks arrange muffins cakes from bottom racks on the bottom and third level from nonfrozen pies the bottom NOTE
27. osteconesone 14 Setting 228 Laie ais 13 15 19 OVEN VENT uu cececcseeecsereeeeeneenenaeeeeeees 20 PAINS e Poti ieee erated dene 10 11 PARTS inonib aae ee token tiee 7 RACKS vitani a aenn 10 ROASTING PANS preen a R 10 11 Racks EEE EET cdetveliareesy 10 Setting CYCIO sisisi siiani 13 SAFETY iea r ila EE S 4 6 SELF CLEANING How cycle works sssesseeesesenteeees 25 Preparing OVEN cecseceeeeeesereceteeeeeeees 22 Setting controls 0 0 eee eeeeeeseseneeeenes 23 Stopping cycle sc eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 24 TAPS NEE AA T OE TT 25 SERVICE rea face nein eens 32 STORAGE DRAWER REMOVING ceseesecereenseresenanessneees 20 Replacing sirisser roiuri iat 20 SURFACE UNITS Control KNODS cccseeeeteeereeseeeeees 8 28 Control setting guide 0 0 eee eeeeeeeeee 8 Hot surface indicator lights 0 8 Oven heating indicator light 13 15 Surface unit indicator lights 0 8 Surface unit markers eseereeeeeees 8 TROUBLESHOOTING eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 30 WARRANTY a cscsccssetessssccesesseesssccessereres 36 35 WHIRLPOOL CLEANTOP Freestanding Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP
28. r Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti tip bracket if the range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the installation instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to do so can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor is engaged if you have a wall bracket bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 20 Cable Rear attached leveling to rear of leg control panel Wall bracket Floor bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is pox attached with screws to the wall behind the e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is control panel attached to floor with screws e Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details e Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Reconnect cable before using range e 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 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Model RF366PXD Model RF366BXD e White Kit No 814324 e White Kit
29. re you Start eseese 22 Setting the controls 0 0 eee eens 23 Special tips i seseceideccsnscedacenve sec 25 How the cycle works ccceeeesees 25 Caring for Your Range 26 Cleaning the Cooktop eee 26 Cleaning other range parts 28 The oven light 00 eee eee seen neneee 29 Troubleshooting eee 30 Requesting Assistance or Service 32 ndek oaa aceite ate teehee 35 Warranty cc cscscccceeeeeesseeesensneenees 36 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 7 for location of plat
30. roasting temperature you want 4 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 19 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent 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 circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one 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 20 Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides 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 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Tip Ove
31. s 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 eBefore self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscel laneous 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 dam age 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 specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician eDisconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included Oven vent Control panel p 20 Surface unit CLEANTOP p 8 ceramic cooktop Model and pp 9 26 serial number plate Automatic oven light Lock lever switch pp 23 24 Z p 29 EE Pay pie SS Anti tip PES SASS ff Broil floor bracket anus WO element for information Ss lt N l N p 16
32. sting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the 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 4 After cooking turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 13 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly Locking adjusted to provide accurate temperatures screws it may cook faster or slower than your old oven To raise If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps Notches 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature handle firmly and move the tooth a notch Control Knob is turned to the off position counterclockwise Each notch equals Pull knob straight off and flip it over about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower
33. ta ea riera ar aat 10 Setting CyCle ssania 13 BROILING Broil Stop POSITION 0 0 0 eeeeteeeeteeeeeeeees 15 Broiling rack position chart 16 GING EE E stiase Bloveasaece 17 PAN E eiad aren E 15 17 Setting cycle 0 eee seeeeeeeceeeeetereneeee 15 TADS fisicccstsh E E AE 17 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid c cceeeeeeees 28 Control kKNObS ecsceesseeeeseeeeseseeeee 28 Control panel eeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeseeeeees 28 GOOKLOD c s2scecusecceccssdssctsccenscscceoesee 26 27 Exterior surfaces 0 0 ee seeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeee 28 OVEN CAVILY dessine oei iaoiai iei resinsads 29 Oven door glaS8S csssessesereeseereesssees 29 Oven racks scare secsdes ccocdeseevseeetaedcencdeescuee 28 CLOCK ian A eae 12 CONTROL KNOBS onasianneeesoneesereeeneeso 8 28 COOKTOP CIC ANNs cseciheceesheteeteeciveesoseteviecte 26 27 SING oa AA O N 8 10 COOKWARE Canning draa oein oii Aves 10 VIPS E EE 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS soaiaesesesssesens 17 FEATURES aone en ears 7 LIGHT EE E TAT 29 LOCK LEVER cccceseessseeereeeereeeees 23 24 MEALTIMER CLOCK Delaying start and stop automatically 0 ccccccccsceesessseessseeees 18 TOPIC PAGE Starting now and stopping automatically oo eeeeeeeeereeeeeeeeeeers 19 MINUTE TIMER ccccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 12 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 21 OVEN TEMPERATURE AGJUSUING 2s efeciedscessccescesaceeeisc
34. ven door Model RF366PXD To turn the light on when the oven door is closed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Paper towel and spray HOW TO CLEAN e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 22 25 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 counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb a 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug In appliance or recon nect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 29 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 If nothing operates check the following Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installatio
35. ver other surface units This wili help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan continued on next page 5 When using the oven eAlways position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4 aaa eDo 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 pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher Care and cleaning eClean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns RANGE SAFETY Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out exces
36. w the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures OVEN TEMP OFF 4 BROW 1500 OFF ar 290 4 50 300 350 200 y a40 BROIL 1500 Broiling rack position chart Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Not used for broiling 16 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Do not cover the broiler grid with foil e Place food about 3 or more from the broil element e To ensure adequate grease drain age do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pad if you leave it 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 efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pa
37. which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3189071 Rev C 10 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
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