Whirlpool RF365BXY User's Manual
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1. Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is being used to broil Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food rare steaks Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Medium steaks and patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat AWARN ING away from the cooking surface to help prevent Fire Hazard spatter smoke or fire P ais z e Place meat the correct distance from the e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook element Meat placed too close to the for correct broiling times element may spatter smoke burn or e2. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock on page 16 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 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 23 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Cooking results are not what you expected The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob are not set to CLEAN The range clock does not show the correct time of day The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being u
3. the new design may give you different results if after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3in ches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 14 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off N M Locking screws
4. Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket See Installation Instructions for further details Optional door panel pac If you would like to change the color of your oven Models RF365PXY and RF370PXY door glass to white or almond you can order one e White Kit No 814069 of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits e Almond Kit No 814070 include easy installation instructions Model RF365BXY e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814072 18 Using The Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range the Self Cleaning cycle is operated with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the 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 ae teaver baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away The cycle time can be adjusted to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours Se
5. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking roasting temperatures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control Knob to OFF 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips 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 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
6. be used in or around any part of the oven Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any _ part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicing _ should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Anti tip bracket on wall behind control panel Oven vent Plug in surface unit with porce lain enamel reflector bowl w EO chrome trim ring A Model RF365PXY Q sories NOTE Ali other models have chrome reflector bowis Lock lever Broil element ALND et Bake element Removable storage drawer Control panel Automatic Leftfront Left rear MEALTIMER Manual Oven Surface control control clock Minute Stop
7. hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 28 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following AWARNING Use the range only for its in General in tended use as described in this e Read all instructions before using the range e install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded S All h dl WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To c
8. on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns or a fire Oven vent 17 The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e
9. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self Cleaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 If You Need Assistance Or Service 28 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF365BXY RF365PXY RF370PXY A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Owner ship Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24
10. After broiling remove the broiler pan from the catch fire during broiling oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to correspond with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 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 conserve energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible 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 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 Bake cakes pies or cookies
11. BLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 3150288 Rev B 1902 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
12. Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs e For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when tilled with food e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e For best results use the largest surface unit Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter can
13. aned in the Self Cleaning cycle they will become harder to slide See Cleaning chart on page 26 Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle if needed remove them by opening a window or by turing on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise 2 or 3 hours Use 2 hours for light soil Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 20 AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazard ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTE Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt OVEN TEMPE 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position
14. appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM Nothing will operate The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a tempera ture setting The automatic MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly The oven will not operate The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the automatic MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged in all the way The control knobs are not being set correctly The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn You are not pushing in before turning 28 possistecause SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Wait for the start time to be reached
15. areas noted on page 19 21 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls Cleaning chart Lift up cooktop The oven light Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around AWARN ING your home Cleaning your range whenever spills i or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard operating like new Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 22 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl On Model RF365PXY Q series also lift out the trim ring See Cleaning chart on page 25 for cleaning instructions Model RF365PXY Q series shown Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls wW 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl and Model RF365PXY Q series notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip Model RF365PXY Q series shown 23 3 Hold the surface unit as level as p
16. d cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be re moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use 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 s eas Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother aming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aki ng soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Exposure can be 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
17. e Setting the controls on page 20 The graph at the right is representative of a START 1 normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature 2 STOP Time In Hours Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make DO NOT sure you hand clean seal 1 Hand clean the indicated areas They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result Hand clean frame Hand clean door around edge 2 Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand cleaning or a dish washer If most of the soil is not removed excessive smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle 4 Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny If the oven racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top NOTE If oven racks are cle
18. he time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF NOTE Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 11 Baking roasting 1 12 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the 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 roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven
19. heck if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 18 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be _ burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start manual eDo not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned continued on next page Use only dry potho
20. ing roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm
21. lders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materi als on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop eMake sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cook ing utensils are sate for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ce ramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result an
22. ners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop 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 Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bot
23. ng chart Use the following table to help you clean your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away Soapy water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish Control panel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Porcelain enamel Nonabrasive plastic Wipe off excess spills Exterior surfaces other than control panel Sponge and warm soapy water reflector bowls scrubbing pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Model RF365PXyY warm soapy water OR h ay Q sonos OR e Place upside down on oven racks in oven The Self Cleaning c
24. ning Cycle on pages 19 21 26 The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 27 If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a complete descrip tion of the problem your
25. num foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm larger all j around than the dish holding the food p e Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results A i e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with y foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard N iid Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When t
26. onwide network of authorized Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under a gt ol SERVICE 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 30 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of inde pendent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the maj
27. or appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK WHIRLPOOL Electric Freestanding Range ER012 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlipool service company LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for control knobs WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIA
28. ossible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl or trim ring gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 24 Cleani
29. oven light temperature Oven unit knob knob Timer time switch control knob selector marker Start Surface Oven Right Right time heating heating rear front indicator indicator control control light light knob knob Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock 16 Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The storage drawer cssssssssssees aerate na faddin 18 Baking roasting The anti tip bracket ss0000 siaslddudebetabntes 18 Adjusting the oven temperature control Optional door panel pac s s secececossssnasanses 18 To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone co
30. sed Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Contro Knob to CLEAN Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 11 Move Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 20 for proper setting instructions Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used 29 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The 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 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nati
31. tom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 14 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e lf rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury te For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e Allow 1 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time Using alumi
32. uld be burned or a fire could Start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which following as a guide For best results start has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can cooking at the high settings then turn the control overheat and may damage the utensil or knob down to continue cooking surface unit e Do not use canners woks and specialty SETTING RECOMMENDED USE _ utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented ae e To start foods cooking bottoms These could cause severe overheat e To bring liquids to a boil ing which damages the utensil and or surface Mediunrhigh To hold a rapid boil unit Bestia S F iy chicken or pancakes A CAUTION Product Damage Hazard If a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged Medium e For gravy pudding and icing opposite OFF To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting L e To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips To prevent damage use correct utensils usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas start cooking on HI and turn control down to There is no one brand of cooking utensil that is continue cooking best for all people
33. when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection 15 Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the auto matic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clock wise to the time you want baking roasting to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automati cally The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached AEN Let suutcten 7 After bak
34. ycle during the Self Cleaning cycle e Wash rinse and dry well e Clean frequently e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Do not place in Self Cleaning oven e Wash rinse and dry well e Clean frequently e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Do not place In Self Cleaning oven Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water DO NOT CLEAN in Self Cleaning cycle each use See note on page 20 continued on next page Chrome trim rings Model RF365PXY Q series Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Chrome reflector bowls all other models Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 25 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water OR OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle The Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle See Using The Self Clea
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