Whirlpool RF3661XD User's Manual
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1. 08 25 Cleaning the cooktop eee 25 Cleaning other range parts 0 27 The OVEN light oo eee eseeseeeceeeeeetees 28 Troubleshooting ee 29 Requesting Assistance or Service 31 WNGOX 5 ise E EE T 35 Warranty a tees ceed pied i taaa 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 informa tion 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 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 plate 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 Serial Num2. START 4 STOP 2 3 Time in Hours 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 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 in a holder is all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on page 26 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning 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 Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that could melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to
3. 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 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water 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 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 Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel NOTE Set the Control Lock to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on when you are cleaning the panel See Using the control lock on page 12 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 21 e Wash rinse
4. HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Caring for Your Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189079 Rev A MODEL RF3661XD 0190s Table of Contents A Note to YOu enrere 3 Range Safety 2 0 0 0 cceeetereeeteees 46 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range ee 8 Using the surface units 0 0 ee 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation 0 eeeee 11 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 The electronic oven control 12 Starting a function seeen 13 Canceling a function a se 13 Baking roasting aaeeeo 13 Adjusting the oven temperature feola io MDEE e E EE E 15 BONDO i es eere asin 16 Broiling tips eeseeeeeeeeeeseserrsnressesssere 18 Energy saving tips eeeeeeseees 18 The oven vent isseesssssesrerrrnsssrrrsree 19 The storage drawer eee eeereeees 19 The anti tip bracket oo eee 20 Optional door panel pac siseses 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Before you Start esere 21 Before setting the controls 0 6 22 Setting the controls eee 22 Special tips cceeseeeeeeeeeeeereeeesaes 24 How the cycle Works ceseeeeseeeeeees 24 Caring for Your Range
5. Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish 1 Not used for broiling USING YOUR RANGE YOUSEE ON example shows Broil at 325 F YOUSEE ON example shows Broil at 400 F 17 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 drainage 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 pans with fiat 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
6. 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 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 rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please c
7. cycle will start a 30 minute cool down The Clean Latch Door and Door Locked Indicator Lights will stay on When the Door Locked Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily 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 clean 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 o 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 21 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 Your oven is automatically preset for a 42 hour Self Cleaning cycle The graph at the right is representative of a 42 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops hour before the 41 hour setting is up 24 normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature
8. 28 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 31 If nothing operates check the following 7 J Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions v Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker v Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn The Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected e You have not set the electronic control correctly Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker 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 e You did not press the Start Enter pad e The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position all the way to the right e The range is not level See Installation Instructions e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven bef
9. 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 You must have a major credit card to order by phone 26 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
10. NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result e Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven 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 and grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 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 27 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 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 continued on next page 21 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 e Do not leave any foil in the oven during to safely open Wait until it moves freely the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn e Do not block the vent during the Self
11. 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 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 25 and 26 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips e Select a pan that 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 suita
12. 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 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 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips What to use e 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
13. e 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 e Bake cakes pies or cookies when the oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the 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 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 Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the before removing drawer Pull drawer drawer guides on both sides of opening straight out to the first stop Lift front 2 Lift drawer fr
14. 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 Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4s ee ee 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 ex tinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 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 e 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 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 g
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16. Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Positioning racks and pans General guidelines e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on e To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven e When baking on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom 10 Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes 2nd level from bottom Bunat cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 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 Th
17. ancel pad will cancel any function OFF s CANCEL Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 2 Choose baking roasting setting PRESS YOU SEE ON 3 Set temperature optional PRESS YOUSEE ON Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Press A to raise A the temperature or W to lower the temp ERR erature in 5 F amounts You can set a Vv temperature anywhere from 170 F to example for Bake at 375 F 500 F Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display 4 When roasting or cooking casseroles put food in oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles continued on next page 13 USING YOUR RANGE 5 6 7 14 Press Start Enter pad A preheating time will count down on the display The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select e For 320 F and less the preheating time is six minutes For 325 F 375 F the preheating time is eight minutes e For above 380 F the preheating time is ten minutes The oven is preheated when the Preheat Indicator Light goes off and the count down is finished NOTES e You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad However you must pres
18. 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 continued on next page 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven door glass Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door AWARNING 4 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 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 21 24 To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb gt 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
19. ber 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 tion of the use of the symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury 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 eInstall 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 eWARNING 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 in stalled properly see The anti tip bracket on page 20 eCAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing 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
20. ble 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 e 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 e 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 cook 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 center over surface unit Pan 1 inch maximum overhang en e Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit Surface unit 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
21. e instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Ni Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A b 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 WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s compl
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23. ete model 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your WHIRLPOOL appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 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 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 ccceseesseeeseeeeees 20 ASSISTANCE cceeeceeecccessesssessssesseeeees 31 BAKING Aluminum foil 0 2 e cee ceeeteee
24. flash If you do not press the Start Enter pad within five minutes the function will be canceled Indicator lights An indicator light to the left of the display lights up when you are in a setting An indicator light also lights up to tell you when the door needs to be latched or when the door is locked An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on 12 Electronic display Start enter pad p 13 Off cancel pad P 13 Temperature pads pp 13 15 17 Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads NOTES The control lock is only available when the oven is not in use or the control has not been set e Set the control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on To lock or deactivate the control panel Press and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will sound Weu and Loc will appear on the tem perature display for five seconds Loc will then appear whenever a command pad is pressed To unlock the control panel Press and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will sound tau and Loc will disappear from the temperature display USING YOUR RANGE Starting a function After programming a function you must press the Start Enter pad to start Lula the function Canceling a function The Off C
25. he temperature or W to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 30 F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting PRESS YOU SEE N A TEMP v example when making oven 10 F cooler 3 Enter the adjustment PRESS YOU SEE a blank display How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning moistness and rising times for baked foods ADJUST BY THIS NUMBER TO MAKE OF DEGREES FOOD FAHRENHEIT 15 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e Preheating is not necessary when broiling e Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 1 Position rack See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 AUN Ht fo _ E z a TN 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack a Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Press Custom Broil
26. is 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 Using aluminum foil for baking Pep Co a pote CTT ir 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 e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi 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 The electronic oven control Auto clean pad p 22 Bake pad p 13 Custom broil pad p 16 Display e When you first plug in the range PF will appear on the display until you press any command pad if PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while e When you are using the oven the display will show preheat times and temperature settings When you are not cleaning or cooking with the oven the display will be blank e When setting a function if you do not press the Start Enter pad within five seconds the Start Indicator Light will
27. knob control knob _ indicator light pp 8 27 pp 8 27 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 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
28. ont and push in until metal and pull out to the second stop stops on drawer slide rails clear white 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front the way out again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 19 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 Over 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 is engaged if you have a floor bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 19 Rear leveling leg Floor bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket Cable attached to rear of control panel Wall bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured b
29. ontact 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 3189079 Rev A 10 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
30. or 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 Before setting the controls gt 2 f ae Pe ee e Move Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position Setting the controls 1 Press Auto Clean pad PRESS YOU SEE ON A 42 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically AUTO CLEAN 2 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE ON NOTE The Clean Indicator Light will light up and the Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is not latched Lock Lever set at the clean position 3 After Self Cleaning cycle starts YOU SEE ON The Door Locked Indicator Light will light up when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tempera tures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when the Locked Indicator Light is on USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 After Self Cleaning cycle ends YOUSEE ON and oven reaches normal bak ing roasting temperatures The Clean and Door Locked Indicator Lights will go off The Latch Door Indica tor Light will flash Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily 7 Press the Off Cancel pad to clear the PRESS display To stop the Self Cleaning cycle PRESS YOU SEE ON at any time If the oven temperature is above normal OFF broiling temperatures the Self Cleaning
31. ore baking if called for in recipe continued on next page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve what you expected the taste or appearance of the food continued 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 11 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 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 The display is showing There has been a power failure Press any command pad PF F followed by a e The electronic control temperature sensor or door latch number shows on the assembly has failed Call for service See Step 2 on display page 31 Indicator light s is flashing e The function s indicated is not working Call for service See Step 2 on page 31 If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 31 30 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 29 30 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow th
32. pad PRESS YOU SEE ON gan BROIL 5 Start oven PRESS YOUSEE ON NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature on page 17 After changing the setting you must press the Start Enter pad again If you do not press the Start Enter pad within one minute the control will not accept the new changes 6 When broiling is done turn off PRESS YOU SEE y oven Sr a blank display CANCEL 16 To custom broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast press the PRESS Custom Broil pad and press the Y Temp pad until 325 F shows on the small CUSTOM display Press the Start Enter pad BROIL eae V o If you want food to broil slower from the PRESS start press the Custom Broil pad and press the Y Temp pad so a temperature between 300 F and 500 F shows on the small display Press the Start Enter pad Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking 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 Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters
33. 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 eUse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 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 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 a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire eKeep 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 uten
34. rid 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 e 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 Control panel Oven vent p 19 Surface unit p 8 Z CLEANTOP Model and s serial number Ren oe plate pp 9 25 Lock Automatic pp 22 23 ua oven light switch Anti tip p 28 floor bracket for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 20 Broil element p 17 Bake element p 14 Removable storage drawer p 19 Control panel Surface Left rear Electronic Right front unit marker control knob oven control control knob P 8 pp 8 27 p 12 pp 8 27 Left front Right rear Surface unit control
35. s the Start Enter pad again e The Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast When baking put food in oven after oven is preheated During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red After cooking turn off oven PRESS YOUSEE ON example for set temperature of 350 F YOUSEE ON PRESS OFF m CANCEL YOU SEE a blank display USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven lf after using the oven for a period of time you are not Satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the offset tempera ture by following these steps 1 Press and hold Bake pad for 4 seconds The display will show the current offset temperature for example 0 if you have not previously adjusted the temperature NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the ther mometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles PRESS YOU SEE oN factory setting of 0 2 Set new offset temperature Press A to raise t
36. sils 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 e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be ex posed 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 eNever leave surface units un attended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite M a B eTurn 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 continued on next page 5 When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location
37. y 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 e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814072 20 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 K hil i 7 j AA O eep children away Kom 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 DO NOT hand clean seal k Hand clean Hand clean door around edge Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e 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
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