Whirlpool RF354BXB User's Manual
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1. e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle e See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 21 23 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light Models RF3G4PXY and RF364BXB Model RF364PXY The oven light will come on when you open the oven door Both models To turn on the light when the oven door is closed press the Oven Light Switch on the contro panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main po2. Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned on Hot surface indicator light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will con tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off AWARNING 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 e To start foods cooking To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil e To fry chickenor pancakes Medium _ For gravy pudding and opposite OFF icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables Medium low To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HIGH s
3. Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water 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 e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse 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 Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel e Wash rinse 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 Sponge and warm soapy water Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle See note on page 22 Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm soapy water OR 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 The Self Cleaning cycle
4. heat resistant material and be securely at tached to the pan With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop e Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop e Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information Use the largest surface unit for best results 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 Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions 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 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 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOT
5. knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 4 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 C 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 N Put the broiler pan and food on the rack w Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow
6. num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning USING YOUR RANGE Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the r
7. preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to OFF USING YOUR RANGE To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Stop Time K
8. you start Special tips The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like with the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does CLEANING CYCLE for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 22 The pach el the right is pst ator of Sani 1 Time in Houre 2 akg a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature Before you start Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do DONE 22s not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad Hand clean for cleaning frame NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result Hand clean door around edge 21 e R
9. E For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 AWARNING Burn Hazard s Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in burns USING YOUR RANGE 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 Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 112 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 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food 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
10. Whirlpdol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUL Use AndCare A Note to You Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Caring for Your Range 24 If You Need Assistance or Service 29 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE ae MODELS RF364PXY Qy RF364BXB RF354BXB 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 will enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli ance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol ACAUTION This symbol will help you avoid actions AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock which could cause product damage scratches dents etc an
11. ack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off OVEN TEMP SELECIOH USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though 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 temperature settings you can change them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull
12. ation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service lt Whirlpool has a nation Whi wide network of autho rized 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 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpoot Appliances
13. 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 e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached leveling to floor with screws leg 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 Floor bracket engaged if you have a wall Cable KEN attached to rear of i Ni Mr Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control 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 Recon nect cable before using range Wall bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details bracket panel 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 RF364PXY Models RF364BXB and RF354BXB e White Kit No 814069 e White Kit No 814071 e Almond Kit No 814070 e Almond Kit No 814072 20 Using the Self Cleaning In This Section How the cycle works Setting the controls Before
14. cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking e Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling tempera tures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 14 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS a 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 Not used for broiling Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid AWARNING and grease away from the cooking surface Fire Hazard 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 e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element could spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom mended Poor drainage of grease c
15. d damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 29 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 6 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Modei Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date 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 nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed a
16. emove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan 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 27 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top 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 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE AWARNING Burn Hazard e Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners could produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTES Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until
17. er of this product Whirlpool From Date of Purchase warrants that The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase 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 Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 8 63 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so this limitation or exclusion ma
18. etting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 25 and 26 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms 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 surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results e Handles should be made of sturdy
19. i tip bracket kit see page 20 Removable storage drawer Models RF364PXY and RF364BXB or g Removable panel NOTE Window not included on Model RF354BXB Models RF364BXB and RF354BXB Control panel Manual oven light switch Models Oven Surface Right front MEALTIMER F364PXY temperature Oven unit control clock Minute Timer and RF364BXB control knob selector marker knob Left rear Start Stop Surface Hot Oven Right rear control control time time heating surface heating control knob knob indicator indicator indicator knob light light light Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking Using the MEALTIMER clock Setting the clock The oven vent Using the Minute Timer The storage drawer Baking roasting The lower panel Adjusting the oven temperature The anti tip bracket control 13 Optional door panel pac 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 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 heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING
20. nd a paper towel continued on next page 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Additional tips 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 Remove dark streaks specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme e Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off e Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time these will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs
21. nob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 5 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result Oven vent 18 USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer Models RF364PXY and RF3648XB 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 1 Emp
22. nti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 20 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any pan of the range They could be burned or injured e 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 Use the range only for its in tended use as described in this as Do not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments 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 had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop 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 ho
23. oints to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips 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 abrasive 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 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 23 Caring for Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop Cleaning other range parts Your range is designed for easy care You can do med ea with tema found AWARNING around your home Cleaning your range Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to Mak controls ff and the keep it looking and operating like new aKo ee Ec ee a range is cool before cleaning or servic ing Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care Ho
24. oo low or too high The oven was not pre heated as the recipe calls for tested or is not froma reliable source The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Oven Temperature Control Knob are not set to CLEAN The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way not show the correct time of The recipe has never been Push control knob s in before turning to a Setting Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN Reset clock to show the correct time of day See page 11 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right Reset the Start Time Knob to show the correct time of day Pull knob out all the way See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 22 for proper setting instructions Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circul
25. or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 lf you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirl pool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 31 WHIRLPOOL CleanTop Freestanding Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY 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 ceramic WARRANTY cooktop to the original purchas
26. ould result in fire 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids 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 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 Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible 16 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 Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Pian 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
27. prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed com pletely e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammo nia 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 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 included with your range Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop Store razor blades out of reach of children NOTE For more information on using the razor scraper see back of scraper pack age Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light s go off 2 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 a
28. s A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite AR J 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 When using the oven e Always position oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be re moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately _ 3 gt so Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother lamng pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aking 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 sur face If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns 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 substance
29. s could cause cancer or repro ductive harm Exposure can be minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wip ing 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 eDo not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any __ part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Control panel Oven vent CleanTop ceramic cooktop Surface unit Automatic oven light Model and switch Model serial number RF364PXY plate Broil element Lock lever Anti tip floor Bake element bracket for information on optional wall mounted ant
30. t surface unit and you could be burned continued on next page 3 eUse only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Do not store flammable materi als on or near the range The fumes could create an explo sion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician imme diately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eCheck to be sure glass cook ing utensils are sate for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set ting
31. te Wait for the start time to be reached Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting The MEALTIMER clock is not set correctly Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 17 If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day Surface units will A household fuse has Replace household fuse or reset circuit not operate blown or a circuit breaker breaker has tripped The control knob s will Turn knob s again pushing in as you not turn turn continued on next page 29 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM Control knob s You are not pushing in will not turn before trying to turn The Oven Selector and Self Cleaning cycle will not operate The range clock does not show the correct time of day to the right The Start Time Dial does day or the knob is not all the way out The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop Cooking The range is not level results are not what you expected The oven temperature seems t
32. 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 for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Setting the controls 1 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control Knob to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is 25 not pushed in USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tempera tures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is com pleted and the oven has cooled suffi ciently the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it p
33. ty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed The lower panel Model RF354BXB You can remove the lower panel to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one Removing the lower panel 1 Pull out bottom of panel 2 Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips Replacing the lower panel 1 Place notches in top of panel over the top clips 2 Swing down and push bottom of panel to secure bottom clips 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 e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip
34. wer supply NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 28 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing operates The power supply cord is Plug power supply cord into a live circuit not plugged into a live with proper voltage See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been set The oven will not opera
35. wever ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range paper towels or a sponge and the razor scraper included with your range are all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on pages 25 and 26 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look 24 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop wear oven mitts to prevent burns e Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop e Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting 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 popcom that comes in
36. y 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 If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need 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 Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste PART NO 3187474 Rev B 50 recovered materials 1804 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed In U S A
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