Whirlpool RF3600XX User's Manual
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1. Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard e Do not line oven bottom with foil or other liners Poor baking will result Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 1 Position the rack properly before 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop turning on the oven The oven rack position open about 4 inches should be positioned so that the 10 2 cm The door will stay open surface of the food is at least 3 by itself inches 7 4 cm away from the NOTE The door must be partly broil element open whenever the oven is set to 2 Putthe broiler pan and food on BROIL Leaving the door open the rack allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures SELF CLEANING OVEN oven temp selector 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off f you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL fo2. Control knobs Control panel WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Warm soapy water and Wipe off regularly when range is a soft cloth cool Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas e Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water No cleaning required Wash rinse and dry well Clean frequently Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven Warm soapy water and non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Wash rinse and dry well Follow directions provided with the cleaner Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth Broiler pan Warm soapy waterora Clean after each use and grid soapy steel wool pad Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean In Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 23 Oven racks Self Cleaning cycle Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove f
3. 1 LOCKING SCREWS 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note posi tion of the notches TOOTH NOTCHES TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO the tooth a notch closer to HI Each Each notch equals about 10 F notch equals about 10 F 5 5 lt Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 15 Using The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock The automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookles etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically SET CLOCK PUSH AND TUAN KNOB a TO SET MINUTE TIMER TURN KNO M D 274 LY AS 6 6 PUSH TO TURN minute timer starl time stop time 4 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock is set to the and place the food in the oven right time of day TO SET CLOCK PUSH AMD TURN KNOT IMER TURN PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN start timc stop time inute Limer Start ime slop time 3 Push in and turn the Start Time 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start want
4. and Product Damage Hazard If the panis too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury Not all glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware and other glazed utensils are safe for cooktop cooking Some will crack or break with sudden temperature changes which could result in personal injury If a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the panis not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on and turn control down to continue cooking Do not leave an empty utensil one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit Do not use canners woks and specialty utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented bottoms These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unit Home Canning Information To Protect Your Range 1 Use flat bottomed canners for best results Do not use canners with dented or ridged porcelain enamel ware bottoms They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over heating which damages the cooktop 2 For best results use canner which can be centered
5. as possible SET CLOCK PUSH AND TURN KNOB i SELF CLEANING OVEN i minute timer start time stop time 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven 2 Make sure the Clock Start and Temperature Control to CLEAN Stop Times all have the right time of day PUSH UBI ELI JUTE TIMER TURN KMDB slop time 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob the Clean position The OVEN clockwise 2 or 3 hours HEATING Indicator Light will e Use 2 hours for light soil come on e Use 3 hours or more for moderate 5 When the oven temperature to heavy soil exceeds normal baking tempera NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob tures the door cant be 5 Out and the Lock Lever must not be moved 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle 7 After the oven is cool wipe off is completed and the oven tem any residue or ash with a damp perature has dropped below cloth If needed touch up spots approximately 520 F 271 C the with a soapy steel wool pad Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until if moves easily Turn the Oven selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 24 Special Tips 5 Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help E get rid of heat odors and smoke uS Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual Ifthe Self Cleaning cycle doesnt get the
6. m remain shiny remove from the e oven and clean by hand Other wise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are HAND HAND CLEAN DO NOT cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle CLEAN FRAME DOOR AROUND HAND CLEAN they become harder to slide See EDGE SEAL chart on page 26 Chrome reflec tor bowls must not be cleaned in the oven They will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle A WARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish 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 Walt until it moves freely Do notuse foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help heat odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly
7. not let potholders or oven mitts contact hot heating elements Always use a dry potholder or oven mitt to change racks or handle utensils the oven Do not use damp potholder or oven mitt Steam burns could result Failure to follow the above precautions may result in fire or personal injury The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven For Best Air Circulation e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other Allow 172 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to deter mine 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 NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Rely on your timer 12 How to Use Aluminum Foil for Baking Use aluminum foil to catch spill overs from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor ing results AWARNING Electrical Shock Fire and Product Damage Hazard
8. 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 hy iy gt SEK cf 6 at N PUSH TO TURN oven temp selector timer start time stop time 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF When the oven temperature drops 4 Push in and turn the stop Time below approximately 520 F Knob clockwise until it points to 271 C move the Lock Lever back the right time of day to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times START Vo hr 1 hr 17 hrs 2 hrs 2 v hrs 3 hrs 3vohts STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock T Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces Surface units Chrome reflector bowls
9. the oven to shut off SELF CLEANING OVEN i SELF CLEANING OVEN oven te aaa 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Contro BAKE to the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 7 After baking is done orto stop the oven before preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the 16 Oven Temperature Control to OFF To start baking now and stop automatically TE To start baking now and stop automatically 4 Position rack s properly and place food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is out 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want 6 After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avold sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Do not use fo
10. use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan smother on cooktop 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 Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heat ing elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than fhe surface unit some of the heat ing element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A Doil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of elec tric shock or fire Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops wit
11. MINUTE TIMER TIME CONTROL SELECTOR MARKER LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR START SURFACE OVEN RIGHT FRONT CONTROL CONTROL TIME HEATING HEATING CONTROL KNOB KNOB INDICATOR INDICATOR KNOB LIGHT LIGHT RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL OVEN VENT ONE PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL lt NUMBER PLATE LOCK SELF CLEANING LEVER OVEN aii 3 lt lt 5 we lt NN NN NES Z il BROIL HR LF BAKE BRACKET ELEMENT NI REMOVABLE ae OVEN DOOR Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN ar AND TURN Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface Heating Indicator Light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between and OFF AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the contro knob down to continue cooking Turn on the surface u
12. TRUCTIONS AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recom mended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly con nected to electrical supply and grounded e To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly in stalled anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly remove the lower panel 59 page 22 and verify that the anti tip bracket is engaged e Do not use the range for warmin or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured e Do not wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face unit or heating element and you could be burned e Do notrepair orreplace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Do not store flammable materials In ornear the range They could explode or burn Do not
13. as 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 Decome hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flam mabie materials contact surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door onthe oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts and features Model RF3600XX AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER OVEN SURFACE CLOCK STOP TEMPERATURE OVEN UNIT
14. eplace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use 3 dixo up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3150259 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Buill In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic W
15. he right time of day Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push In the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set itin minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer SET CLOCH PUSM AND TUAN KROB TO SET PUSH ANOS SET MINUTE TIMEA TURN KNOB O SET MINUTE TIMEA TUAN 1 Without pushing it in turn the 2 Without pushing in turnthe knob W Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want 5 hand passes the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer x will sound To stop the buzzer turn B the Minute Timer hand to OFF 2 PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE B SETTING 1 Nov aS Yh a Haake MOD ARS Ge Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls 1 Position the racks properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For information on posi tioning racks see How To Position Racks and Pans on page ff SELF CLEANING OVEN 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roast
16. hout breaking due to the sudden change in temperature continued on next page 3 Ba 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 Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Keep range vents unobstructed Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is COOl If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in Oven Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of fhe oven Before self cleaning the oven re move broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean mis cellaneous Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not touch surface units are
17. ing or cooking items such as casseroles i SELF CLEANING OVEN oven temp selector 5 When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the setting The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will turn on and Off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not furn red How To Position Racks and Pans The racks should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 172 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and Seems the oven walls and other pans c For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cake pans yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second level from bottom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom AWARNING Fire and Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven racks in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the racks are level e If racks must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Do
18. ips To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Remove the lower panel e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 7 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning UD uc Rape 1 4 cycle safely 3 7 clean move or bend the ev Before You Start fiberglass seal Poorcleaningand 9 1 Clean the areas shown by hand poor baking will result IC They do not get hot enough dur X ing the Self Cleaning cycle for soil 2 oii pide 15 broiler Sn T to burn away Use hot water and pele ys TID nay 92 stored the oven gt detergent soapy steel wool pad on ias 2 0 ee T grid be cleaned the oven des 22 only if most of the soil has been need to be hand cleaned removed by hand cleaning or dishwasher The chrome broiler The frame around the oven grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle ay aer je mo B el ot i gy n wr me Ard E cal Pag 3 Wipe out any loose soil or A 5 grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning is cycle N 4 If you want the oven racks to
19. lean they reflect heat befter and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be foo large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around d utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it 20 Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e 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 acci dentally falling 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use e Do not drop the cooktop soapy steel wool pad on heav Damage can result to the por soiled areas celain and the cooktop frame 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place 2 lt e a bib 4 21 The Lower Panel The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket To remove the lower panel X 1 Pull out bottom of panel 2 Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips replace the lower panel S 1 Place notches in top of panel over 2 Swing down and push bottom of the top clips panel to secure bottom cl
20. mer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Er 21 Dus x S Pra ow ey ug DES M a le M m Pe OC DERIT ORE alg E Mies m vro a fL fiction wes ee Eres per PHRASE nig eode x 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a lt gt nationwide net lt work of autho Whirlpool Whirlpoo service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area cal our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 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 ihe same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool applia
21. nce To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 28 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Notes Notes Notes LS a d Eee exec bite i CERE DERE WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY I LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 R
22. nit only after placing filled pan on unit Use Hitostart Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods to hold a for gravy to keep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cooking after warm until liquids to a fry chicken icing to starting it ready to Doil orpancakes cook large ona higher serve Sef the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want Cookware There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs 4 Use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in al directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler 2 The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid 3 Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans fhat are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food 4 pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over ihe pan bottom 5 Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan A WARNING Burn Personal Injury
23. ods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on AWARNING Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure ail controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position 18 Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Remo
24. over the surface unit Large diameter canners if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop 3 Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop 4 Alternate surface units This allows the surface units to Cool down between batches 5 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 6 Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection 7 To prolong the life of the elements e Prepare small batches at a time e Do not use elements for canning all day Optional Canning Kit Part No 242905 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 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company T 4 Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock wir y galt TO SET CLOCK PUSH AND TURN KNOB TO SET CLOCR PUSH AND TUAN KNOB T SET MINUTE TURN KNOB SET SINUTE TIMER TURN KNOB Pte s ee 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute t
25. r all broiling temperatures 13 Broiling Tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke Or fire e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to correspond with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 14 Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps
26. re trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day Is the knob all the way out Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you wantthe cleaning cycle to stop s the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected s the range level Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 15 needed have you preheated the amp x oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe 44 from a reliable source Are you using pans recommended 3 in the Cookware section on page 6 if baking have you allowed 172 to 2 3 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the E pans for air circulation Are the pansthe size called forinthe 3 recipe Do the cooking utensils have 3 smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur 3 face elements being used 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv 1 ice assistance telephone number 4 Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con 1 sultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv 1 ice is necessary recommend a 1 qualified service company in your 2 area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consu
27. rom the oven and clean by hand If racks are left In the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle apply a small amount of vegetable to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide Self Cleaning Oven 26 For areas outside the Self Cleaning area use Follow directions starting on page 23 Using the Self Cleaning warm soapy water or Cycle soapy steel wool pads Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates 15 the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate s the Oven Selector turned to BAKE or BROIL If Oven Selector is turned to TIMED BAKE wait until the start time is reached 15 the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting Is the automatic MEALTIMER Clock set correctly If surface units will not operate Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not furn Did you push in befo
28. use amp care guide iances ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF3600XX Contents Pag BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 Adjusting the Oven IMPORTANT SAFETY Temperature Control INSTRUCTIONS Using the Automatic PARTS AND FEATURES MEALTIMER Clock USING YOUR RANGE The Oven Vent Using the Surface Units CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Home Canning Information Control Panel and Knobs Setting the Clock Surface Units and Using the Minute Timer Reflector Bowls Baking or Roasting Lift Up Cooktop Setting the Oven Controls The Lower Panel How To Position Racks Using the Self Cleaning and Pans Cycle How To Use Aluminum Foil Cleaning Chart for Baking IF YOU NEED SERVICE Broiling OR ASSISTANCE Setting the Oven Controls WHIRLPOOL RANGE Custom Broil WARRANTY Broiling Tips 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Properly maintaining the range Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket with a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket IMPORTANT SAFETY INS
29. ving AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Liftthe edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away 4 Lift outthe reflector bowl See from the receptacie Cleaning Chart on page 26 for cleaning instructions Replacing A WARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock e Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit recep tacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as 4 When terminal is pushed into the possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as it will go push started into the receptacle Push down the edge of the surface unit the surface unit terminal into the opposite the receptacle The ele receptacle ment 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 c
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