Whirlpool RF364BBD User's Manual
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1. 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 e 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 e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 23 e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding continued on next page 29 CARING FOR YOUR RA2. NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 19 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 in the over another oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Using aluminum foil for baking 3 s wji tj ES THEE J Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles 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 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 Electronic disp
3. shows on the small CUSTOM display Press the Start Enter pad BROIL example shows Broil at 325 F A TEMP Vv If you want food to broil slower from the PRESS YOU SEE start press the Custom Broil pad and press the VY Temp pad so a temperature between 170 F and 500 F 77 C and BROIL 260 C shows on the small display Press the Starv Enter pad Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower M the cooking re example shows Broil at 400 F TEMP NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart Hamburger patties and thin steaks 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish 1 Not used for broiling 19 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 Do not cover the broiler grid with foil 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 o
4. the surface unit is too hot 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 6 8 e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables 2 4 e To keep food cooking after starting itona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve USING YOUR RANGE Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HI setting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 27 and 28 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surfac
5. door Failure to do so can result in death burns or other injury To verify the anti tip bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor is engaged if you have a wall bracket bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 21 Cable attached Rear to fee of leveling ne leg panel Wall bracket Floor bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the contro panel e Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Reconnect cable before using range See Installation Instructions for further details 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 Optional door panel pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Model RF374PXD Model RF364BBD e White Kit No 814324 e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814325 e Almond Kit No 814072 22 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 func
6. longer or shorter than 3 hours use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time Press the up A or down Y pad s until a time between 22 412 hours shows on the display e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 314 4 hours for moderate to heavy soil 24 PRESS YOU SEE example shows 41 hour cleaning time 3 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE NOTE The display will show door and a tone will sound once every five seconds if the door is not latched Lock Lever set at the clean position 4 After Self Cleaning cycle starts LOCK D lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCK D is on 5 After Self Cleaning cycle ends YOU SEE and oven reaches normal bak ing roasting temperatures LOCK D goes off Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily To stop the Self Cleaning cycle PRESS YOU SEE at any time When LOCK D goes off move the Lock OFF Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT ae Wait until it moves easily 25 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
7. store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or un attended 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 eDo not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start eUse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual eDo 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 flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have RANGE SAFETY had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns eDo 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 co
8. 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 OF DEGREES FAHRENHEIT TO MAKE FOOD A little more done Moderately more done Much more done A little less done Moderately less done Much less done USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e Preheating is not necessary when broiling 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 19 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Press Custom Broil pad PRESS YOU SEE CUSTOM BROIL 5 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE NOTE You can change the temperature aint setting any time after pressing the Start bits Enter pad To change the setting see AL To custom broil at a lower temperature on page 19 After changing the setting you must press the Start Enter pad again 6 When broiling is done turn off PRESS YOU SEE oven time of day 18 USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast press the PRESS YOU SEE Custom Broil pad and press the Y Temp pad until 325 F
9. 0 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 28 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 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
10. 16 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 If 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 five seconds The display will show the current offset temperature for example 0 if you have not previously adjusted the temperature 2 Set new offset temperature Press A to raise the 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 tempera ture 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 3 Enter the adjustment 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 factory setting of 0 YOU SEE example when making oven 10 F cooler PRESS YOU SEE time of day How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much
11. 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 23 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 preset for a 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle However you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere be tween 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 24 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops 1 2 hour before the 34 hour setting is up 26 875 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START 1 STOP 2 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 T
12. Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 7 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of 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 Number Dealer Address 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 explanation 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 e Read all instructions before using the range e nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical 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 installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 22 eCAUTION Do not
13. G How cycle works sssessssessssserssssesssres 26 Preparing OVEN cscceesssseeessses 23 24 Setting controls 0 2 eeeeesesseeeeeneeesseees 24 Stopping cycle eee eeseeeeceseteeetteeesners 25 TMD ia we cate ee eee tec eee 26 SERVICE aiani 33 STORAGE DRAWER FROMOVING aeciaii 21 Replacing sisii eneses 21 SURFACE UNITS Control knobs ississiscissesscsececiecaeestecescs 8 29 Control setting guide enssssneseneseeeenene 8 Hot surface indicator light 0 8 Surface unit indicator lights 8 Surface unit Markers ceeeeeeeeee 8 TROUBLESHOOTING ccceceseeeseeeeeee 31 WARRANTY contos cs scececdevctceetys eeetasteezaress 36 35 WHIRLPOOL CLEANTOP Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP WARRANTY ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product From Date of Purchase Whirlpool warrants that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn o
14. M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in Dial toll free from anywhere consultants The consultant can instruct you your area Whirlpool Corporation your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this 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 Cen
15. NG 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 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 front 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 21 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
16. NGE WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and Wash wipe with clean water and dry a nonabrasive plastic thoroughly scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 23 26 The oven light The oven light will come on when you open To replace the oven light the oven door Model RF374PXD To turn 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the on the light when the oven door is closed main power supply press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Unplug oven before changing light Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli bulb ance bulb Replace light bulb cover before a using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter 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 30 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 Reque
17. S gt E Whirlpdol Appliances HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189070 Rev B MODELS RF364BBD RF374PXD Olas Table of Contents A Note to You te 3 Range Safety 0 ee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 4 6 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range cccccccceeseeees 8 Using the surface units c cee 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation eceee 11 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 The electronic oven control 12 Setting the clock seeen 13 Using the electronic Minute Timer 13 Starting a function 0 eee eeeteeeeee 15 Canceling a function 0 0 0 eee 15 Baking roasting ccccessereeesssneeeees 15 Adjusting the oven temperature COMMON ce vividsccece n eoira n iioaeoei 17 BrOIlNg osni iais 18 Broiling tiPS 0 0 0 ee eeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeeneees 20 Energy Saving tips cce essere 20 TNE OVEN vent oo e eee eeetssteeeeeneeeeeees 21 The storage drawer eeeeeeeeeee 21 The anti tip bracket cesses 22 Optional door panel pac eceeee 22 Using the Self Clea
18. are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size e There is not enough air space around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of one inch e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used The display is showing e There has been a power failure Reset the clock PF See page 13 F followed by a e The electronic control or temperature sensor has failed number shows on the Call for service See Step 2 on page 34 display If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 33 32 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 31 32 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number wy in the U S A SS 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in lf you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative 2000 North
19. e smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite i B 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 When using the oven eAlways position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately 4 mae Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Clean 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 eSmall amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food de composition Significant exposure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exp
20. e unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight 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 Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop e Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop NOTE D
21. ered 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 27 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 goes off 2 For stubborn spills rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 4635
22. he control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads NOTES e Control lock is only available when oven is not in use or control has not been set e Set control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent oven from accidentally turning on To lock or deactivate the control panel Push and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will START sound and Loc will appear on the temperature display To unlock the control panel Push and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will START sound and Loc will disappear from the temperature display USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock 1 Press Clock pad PRESS YOU SEE 2 Set time PRESS YOU SEE Press the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows on the display example for 5 30 3 Start clock PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER OR 85sec Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour You will hear four 2 second tones when the set time is up 1 Press Timer Set pad PRESS YOU SEE 2 Set time PRESS YOU SEE Press the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows on the display example for 10 min
23. his 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 cleana bility 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 28 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 e Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that may melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot e Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powd
24. lay maD ano CLEAN T EE GE Oven Temperature a Ww a ae Start Off Selector pads fe timer pads pads enter cancel pads p 13 set and pad pad off pads p 15 p 15 pp 13 14 Display clock Off Cancel tells the oven to turn off e When you first plug in the range everything on the display will light up for one to two seconds then a time of day and PF will appear on the temperature display If after you set the clock page 13 PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock e When you are not using the oven the control is an accurate clock e When you are using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show times temperature settings and what command pads have been pressed e When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes e When you are using the Minute Timer the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings one hour or over the display will count down each minute Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock tells the oven you are going to set the clock CLOCK 12 OFF CANCEL Each command pad except Off Cancel and Startv Enter has its own Indicator Light The Indicator Light comes on when you press the command pad Using the control lock T
25. n 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 15 USING YOUR RANGE 5 Press the Start Enter pad PRESS YOU SEE A preheating time will count down on the display The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select For 320 F and less the preheating example for set temperature time is six minutes of 350 F e For 325 F 375 F the preheating time is eight minutes e For above 380 F the preheating time is 10 minutes HEAT BAKE The oven is preheated when you hear a YOU SEE 1 second tone and PrE on the display changes to the set temperature J p Hi Honi NOTES HEAT BAKE e You can change the temperature set ting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad However you must press the Start Enter pad again e The display will show door and a tone will sound once every five seconds if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast 6 When baking put food in oven after oven is preheated During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 7 After cooking turn off oven PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day
26. nce Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3189070 Rev B 10 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
27. ning Cycle 23 Before you Start ecceeeeeseeeeeeeees 23 Before setting the controls 00 24 Setting the controls c cece 24 Special tipS cccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 26 How the cycle works eseseeseeeeeees 26 Caring for Your Range e 27 Cleaning the cooktop eseseeee 27 Cleaning other range parts 29 The oven light ccccsseseseeeeeeeeeees 30 Troubleshooting ccssseeeeeeeeeeees 31 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Index 235 20 eee Sees 35 Warranty i c c cgesiccieteiiescetesssecceseeiiens 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
28. o sure 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 grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub 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 21 ria as unit Cr ae p 8 cooktop Model and a serial number plate Automatic ee en light Lock lever Il switch pp 24 25 7 TE p 30 A SS ON l oe gt Broil element NSS
29. o 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 1inch maximum overhang 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 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 To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out e 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 e For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven When baking on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom 2nd level from bottom Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies
30. p 19 EA J Bake element P 16 Anti tip floor bracket aar A for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 22 Removable en ND storage drawer p 21 NOTE Window available on Model RF374PXD only Control panel Manual Right oven light Right Surface Left rear Electronic rear switch front unit marker control oven control Model control p 8 knob control knob RF374PXD knob pp 8 29 p 12 pp 8 29 p 30 z pp 8 29 888 88 88 Whol 4 or eup e Ti v Left front Hot surface Surface unit control indicator light indicator light knob p 8 p 8 pp 8 29 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 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 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 light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the igs control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot SMA to touch The Indicator Light amp will continue to glow as long as
31. racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harderto slide See page 29 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them onthe 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 23 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE NOTES e Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Before setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 13 SO eS NG M 2E __ as e Move Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position Setting the controls 1 Press Auto Clean pad A 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically PRESS YOU SEE AUTO CLEAN 2 Set cleaning time optional If you want a Self Cleaning cycle
32. s 29 Control knobs esasansnnnoononnnnnoeennnesererenenne 29 Control panel oo eeeeesseesseesesseseceees 29 OF 0l0 4 0 oe 27 28 Exterior surfaces oo eeceesesssetseeeeeeees 29 Oven Cavity 2 ccecccceeceeeeeeeeteeeeeee 30 Oven door QIASS eecccceeesecsseceeeseeseees 30 OVEN racks ou ceeceeesseesceceseeeseeseseceseeees 29 CONTROL PANEL Canceling 0 ecccccesseccessseecsseeeesseeeeesees 15 COCK ES EA E EEE Heston saves E EA 13 Command pads cccccccsssesssssssceee 12 DiSplay v rietsc cesses edecessniaenssddvevonsocieansnssyes 12 Minute timer 0 eee cceceeceeseeeeseeneee 13 Starling eisat ienai iiaee 15 COOKTOP GIGAMING cicsescciecetoctch conlsveticansutewesslied 27 28 SING EE A E EEEE 8 9 COOKWARE Canning eeseesasessnesesessressssesonsenrreressnersnne 10 MIPS arae N ASS 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS noaee 20 FEATURES va areenan ansa iA 7 TOPIC PAGE LIGH Th aa toina eels 30 LOCK LEVER vraie 24 25 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 22 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting ieleccc scl eit canes ett aces 17 SOMING veces 4 ee cbietevsissededenavsdesienavde cis 15 18 OVEN VENT orros dns 21 PANS ict etinhak ita ee 10 PARIS yaaan aa 7 RACKS ies scccseateaceccettedsssivanntectesecoredaeistieedts 10 ROASTING PANS aseena ndeoin kanai 10 11 MaRS a AA anA EEE ENAA 10 Setting cycle oo cece eeeeecetseetertereeeees 15 SAFETY er erresa an aini 4 6 SELF CLEANIN
33. sting Assistance or Service on page 33 If nothing operates check the following See Installation Instructions aT Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage Y v Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not e You have not set the electronic control correctly Refer operate to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating The surface units e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit will not operate breaker e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Control knob s You are not pushing in before turning will not turn The Self Cleaning You did not press the Start Enter pad cycle will not operate e The Lock Lever is not in the Clean position all the way to the right Cooking results e The range is not level See Installation Instructions are not what you expected e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 17 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe continued on next page 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 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
34. ter 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 Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ANTI TIP BRACKET oaae 22 ASSISTANCE cccccscecseessesssseecceeceeeues 33 BAKING Aluminum foil oo eee eet eeseeseeeeeereeeeeeee 11 PANS es oiiisices nn sie neal 10 11 Racka isean eira iesea 10 Setting cycle 0 eeesecescsssscessecseetseeeces 15 BROILING Broil stop position 0 0 2 cecceeseeeeeeees 18 Broiling rack position chart 0 19 GV e EEE E E A thecal 20 d EEE EA EE E E E EAR 18 20 Setting cycle oe eeecee ceeeeeteeeeeeete ees 18 STIPS E EAEE AE E AEE E 20 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid csceseeeeee
35. tions 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 Mins aaa Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes Before you start hand clean f i seal H Hand clean Hand clean door around 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 NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result e Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven 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 dis color 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
36. uld 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 utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manu facturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils e Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop eDo 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 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 heat ing element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of cloth ing 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 Never leave surface units un attended at high heat settings A boilover could result and caus
37. ut 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 contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assista
38. utes continued on next page 13 USING YOUR RANGE 3 Start Minute Timer PRESS YOU SEE The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started display counts down When the time is up YOU SEE You will hear four 2 second tones then four 1 second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two Timer pads NOTE To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down press the Clock pad 4 Turn off Minute Timer PRESS YOU SEE TIMER OFF time of day To cancel the Minute Timer PRESS YOU SEE Press Timer Off pad time of day 14 USING YOUR RANGE Starting a function After programming a function you must press the Start Enter pad to start Carag the function Canceling a function The Off Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set olda functions When you press the Off wae Cancel pad the display will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 2 Choose baking roasting setting PRESS YOU SEE 3 Set temperature optional PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temp erature in 5 F amounts Use these pads until the desired temperature shows o
39. ven 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 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 gt 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 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 USI
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