Whirlpool RF361 BXD User's Manual
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1. Drawer slide rail Model RF363PXD shown 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 19 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range or an optional floor mounted anti tip bracket kit If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 19 Rear leveling leg Floor bracket e Look to See if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket Cable attached to rear of control panel Wall bracket Look to see if the anti2. 21 Before you Start eerren 21 Before setting the controls 6 22 Setting the controls ccs 22 Special tiPS cee eceeesesseesseeeenees 24 How the cycle works eeeeseeeeeeee 24 Caring for Your Range c00e 25 Surface units and reflector bowls 25 Lift UP cooktop cccccccessssseeeeeeesees 27 Cleaning Chart cceseeneeeeeeenteee 27 The oven light aeee 29 Troubleshooting ccccccessseeereeseees 30 Requesting Assistance or Service 32 ING OX 5 secs cree r i a eave 35 Warranty occ cccececeeeceneeceeeeteeeees 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 infor mation about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial
3. Whirlpool 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 Range Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF361BXD RF363PXD PART NO 3189873 Table of Contents A Note to You cece ceeseecseeeeeeees 3 Range Safety 0 ccccsceeeeeeeeteee 4 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range ccscceesreees 8 Using the surface units cceceeees 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation 00008 10 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 The electronic oven control 06 12 Starting a function ccceseeeeeteeees 13 Canceling a function cccccceccees 13 Baking roastiing ceceessseeeseeeeeees 13 Adjusting the oven temperature CONUON EEE E TTA eee 15 BrOlinG erati iee rerea esea 16 Broiling tipS cccceccseceessseseseseeeeee 18 Energy saving tips cscceeeereees 18 The oven vent ssssssssessserssrinnrnsssse 19 The storage drawer cccecseeseeeeres 19 The anti tip bracket 0 eee 20 Optional door panel pac 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle
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5. CANCEL 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 4 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 temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting 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 ON factory setting of 0 PRESS A YOUSEE ON V example when making oven 10 F cooler PRESS YOU SEE a blank display How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the ri
6. that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ANTI TIP BRACKET cccccsssessesceesenes 20 ASSISTANCE nuia atan 32 BAKING Aluminum foil cceceeeeeeeceseeeseeeeeees 11 PANS sts caricccteeFicssteacieeseivecswneeetieens 10 Racks anonra nannaa Qos 10 Setting Cycle sranie 13 BROILING Broil stop position s 16 Broiling rack position chart 4 17 GIG 520228 EITE E E LE EET EER 18 PAN E A EA E T 16 18 Setting cycle sssonsseeseneaeserinessrernnnrsrrnra 16 TIDS tetiere EAT 18 CANNING KIT oo ecccscccseeeesssecesenseeeeaes 9 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid c eects 28 Control KNODS 0 ccscceesseceeseseessseeeseeees 27 Control panel cccecceeseeeeseceseeeeeees 27 Exterior surfaces ooo eeeeeeteeeeseteeeee 28 Oven cavity re 28 Oven door glass 0 0
7. Poor baking will result AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in fire or electrical shock hazard and damage to the elements 11 USING YOUR RANGE The electronic oven control Auto clean pad p 22 Bake pad p 13 Custom broil Temperature pads pp 13 15 17 pad p 16 Display e When you first plug in the range PF will appear on the display until you press any command pad If PF again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while When you are using the oven the display will show preheat times and temperature settings When you are not cleaning or cooking with the oven the display will be blank When setting a function if you do not press the Start Enter pad within five seconds the Start Indicator Light will flash If you do not press the Start Enter pad within five minutes the function will be canceled Indicator lights An indicator light to the left of the display lights up when you are in a setting An indicator light also lights up to tell you when the door needs to be latched or when the door is locked An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on Electronic display Start Enter pad p 13 Off Cancel pad p 13 ENTER O ssec Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control p
8. from the broil element 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 If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan Failure to follow the above could result in fire burns or other personal injury 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 Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible 18 e Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit e Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been
9. or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used The display is showing There has been a power failure Press any command pad DF F followed by a e The electronic control temperature sensor or door latch number shows on the assembly has failed Call for service See Step 2 on display page 32 Indicator light s is e The function s indicated is not working Call for service flashing See Step 2 on page 32 If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 31 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 30 31 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere wey in the U S A Nad 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspond
10. representative of a 44 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops 1 2 hour before the 42 hour setting is up OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START 1 4 STOP 2 3 Time in Hours 24 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARN ING around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns Electrical Shock Hazard Surface units and reflector bowls Removing SY 1 Make sure all surface units are off and 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from cool before removing surface units and the receptacle reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning receptacle just enough to clear the chart on page 28 for cleaning instructions element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1 2 3 26 N Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip Hold the surface unit as level as pos sible with the terminal just started
11. tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e Cable must be unhooked from wall brack et to move range for cleaning or service Reconnect cable before using range 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 RF363PXD White Kit No 814324 Almond Kit No 814325 20 Model RF361BXD e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814072 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless Before you start DO NOT hand clean i seal f Hand clean Hand clean door around edge Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and r
12. to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because the bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Failure to follow the above could result in electrical shock burns or injury from broken glass To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in back of the oven by screwing it out clockwise Plug in appliance or recon counterclockwise nect at the main power supply 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 29 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 32 If nothing operates check the following See Installation Instructions 7 Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage Ad v Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker I Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not You have not set the electronic co
13. a AN Broil element Wis 17 Lock lever p gt Bake element ss p 14 pp 22 23 Anti tip floor A bracket for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 20 Removable storage drawer p 19 NOTE Window not available on all models Control panel se AE Right switch Left front Left rear Electronic rear control some Right front control knob control knob oven control knob models control knob PP 8 27 PP 8 27 p 12 pp 8 27 p 29 pp 8 27 Surface unit marker Surface unit p 8 indicator light p 8 Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units gt Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where between HI and OFF Surface unit markers The solid dot in the Surface Unit Marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on PUSH the control panel will glow wnen ALGO a surface unit is on 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 ra
14. anel command pads NOTES e The control lock is only available when the oven is not in use or the control has not been set e Set the control lock when cleaning the control panel to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on To lock or deactivate the control panel Press and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will sound Sau and Loc will appear on the tem aime perature display for five seconds Loc will then appear whenever a command pad is pressed To unlock the control panel Press and hold the Start Enter pad for five seconds A single tone will sound Ata and Loc will disappear from the temperature display USING YOUR RANGE Starting a function After programming a function you must press the Start Enter pad to start Saul the function Canceling a function The Off Cancel pad will cancel any function OFF ee CANCEL Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning aS ana pans on page 1 n ATM 2 Choose baking roasting setting PRESS YOU SEE ON 3 Set temperature optional PRESS YOU SEE ON Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Press A to raise the temperature or W to lower the temp a ERD erature in 5 F amounts You can set a temperature anywhere from 170 F to example for Bake at 375 F 500 F Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the
15. ation before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury For best air circulation 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 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 10 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 USING YOUR RANGE Using aluminum foil for baking TTT Use aluminum foil to catch saree from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners
16. ce unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan NOTES e 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 usage of incorrect utensils could result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wir ing and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results Use the largest surface unit for best results Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop USING YOUR RANGE e Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls c
17. cooked in oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent N 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 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 Fire Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use pot holders when moving it Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns 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 Model RF363PXD shown 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
18. ed 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 Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Lae SSS 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 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included Oven vent P 19 Control panel Plug in surface unit with reflector bowi Automatic oven Pp 8 25 26 light switch meee DS p 29 Model and serial il WY N M b lat DI number plate N AY
19. ence 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 SEAVICE 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 Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts
20. essteeteneeees 23 TPS eari en a A A Ri 24 SERVICE ea a aeti aR ESAs 32 STORAGE DRAWER FROMOVING eniin 19 Replacing ainin eei aia 19 SURFACE UNITS Coil elements 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeee 8 25 Control knobs ccccecesecteseesstetenes 8 27 Control setting guide cece 8 Reflector DOWIS oiiire 25 28 Surface unit indicator lights 8 Surface unit markers ccceeeesseeeeeees 8 TROUBLESHOOTING oaeee 30 WARRANTY cccccsecssstecessssseeeeessaeeees 36 35 WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allo
21. ght tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning moistness and rising times for baked foods ADJUST BY THIS NUMBER TO MAKE OF DEGREES FOOD FAHRENHEIT 15 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e Preheating is not necessary when broiling e Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 1 Position rack See Broiling rack position chart on page 17 PHAN T AAN N Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack ie 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 YOUSEE ON ga BROIL 5 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE ON NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temperature on page 17 After changing the setting you must press the Start Enter pad again If you do not press the Start Enter pad within one minute the control will not accept the new changes 6 When broiling is done turn off PRESS YOU SEE oven i Gen a blank display m CANCEL 16 USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature e If food is cooking too fast press the Custo
22. holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury eUse only utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manu facturer s instructions especially when using glass or plastic utensils Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage RANGE SAFETY Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Im proper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electrical shock or fire eSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature eNever leave surface u
23. ight want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the 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 e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements 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 mate rials 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 such as the oven vent opening the sur face near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window could also become hot enough to cause burns Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot
24. 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 gets discolored some of your 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop AWARNING Personal Injury 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 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage until the support rods lock into place could result to the porcelain and the cooktop 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a frame 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 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you c
25. lean 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 e Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions 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 Whirlpool service company USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom Bundt cakes most 2nd level from quick breads yeast bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies 2nd or 3rd level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 17 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack s in desired loc
26. lean your range WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF Control panel Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and dry soapy water thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray Do not spray cleaner directly on panel glass cleaner 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 continued on next page 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Exterior surfaces other than control panel Surface units No cleaning required Porcelain enamel reflector bowls Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity 28 Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Self Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN e Wash wi
27. m Broil pad and press the Y Temp pad until 325 F shows on the small display Press the Start Enter pad YOUSEE ON example shows Broil at 325 F e If you want food to broil slower from the YOU SEE ON start press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature between 300 F and 500 F shows on the small display Press the Start Enter pad Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures example shows Broil at 400 F Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish 1 Not used for broiling 17 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard Place food about 3 or more
28. nits unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite i B a 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 continued on next page RANGE SAFETY 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 could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be mini mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self holder contact hot heating ele cleaning ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food eDo 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 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 dam age or move the seal Clean only parts recommend
29. ntrol 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 The surface units are not plugged in all the way See Replacing on page 26 e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Control knob s e You are not pushing in before turning will not turn The Self Cleaning e 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 15 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe 30 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 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 1 inch e The cooking utensil is too large
30. 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 explana tion of the use of the symbol AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following General eRead all instructions before using the range 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 20 eCAUTION Do not store things children m
31. oasting 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 grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 28 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above could result in burns or hazardous fumes 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 e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely f
32. or best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e 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 21 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Before setting the controls ee ED 2 _ eMove Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position Setting the controls 1 Press Auto Clean pad PRESS YOU SEE ON A 4 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically AUTO CLEAN 2 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE ON NOTE The Clean Indicator Light will light up and the Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is not latched Lock Lever set at the clean position 3 After Self Cleaning cycle starts YOUSEE ON The Door Locked Indicator Light will light up when the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tempera tures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when the Locked Indicator Light is on USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 After Self Cleaning cycle ends YOU SEE ON and oven reaches normal bak ing roasting temperatures The Clean and Door Locked Indicator Lights will go off The Latch Door Indica tor Light will flash Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Press the Off Cancel pad to clear the PRESS display OFF CANCEL To sto
33. p the self cleaning cycle PRESS YOU SEE ON at any time if the oven temperature is above normal OFF broiling temperatures the Self Cleaning cycle will start a 30 minute cool down The Clean Latch Door and Door Locked Indicator Lights will stay on When the Door Locked Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT P FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Les Ea USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke After the oven is cool wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abra sive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 21 How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away Your oven is automatically preset for a 4 2 hour Self Cleaning cycle The graph at the right is
34. pe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish 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 e Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water e Wipe off excess spills e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR e Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self Cleaning cycle e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 21 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 e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 21 24 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door Model RF363PXD To turn the light on when the oven door is closed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power
35. pid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes 5 e For gravy pudding and icing To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting 2 4 LO To keep food warm until ready to serve 8 AWARNING Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned off and all indicator lights are off wnen you are not cooking A fire could start or someone could be burned if a surface unit is accidentally left on Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unit 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 e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surfa
36. small display 4 When roasting or cooking casseroles put food in oven You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles continued on next page 13 USING YOUR RANGE 5 Press Start Enter pad A preheating time will count down on the display The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select e For 320 F and less the preheating time is six minutes For 325 F 375 F the preheating time is eight minutes e For above 380 F the preheating time is ten minutes The oven is preheated when the Preheat Indicator Light goes off and the count down is finished NOTES e You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad However you must press the Start Enter pad again e The Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast PRESS YOUSEE 0 example for set temperature of 350 F YOU SEE ON 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 tempera ture at the setting NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 7 After cooking turn off oven 14 PRESS YOU SEE l displ bre a blank display
37. w 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 Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting 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 A PART NO 3189873 6 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
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