Whirlpool RF33OOXV User's Manual
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1. 4 Turn off all controls With the door 2 Slightly tip the window and closed remove the screws from frame out from the top Ihe top of the outer window frame 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame To replace the outer window PZ h 4 Fit the bottom tabs of the frame 3 Replace the screws into the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down 21 The Continuous Cleaning Oven standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain Your Continuous Cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porcelain A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but spreads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black The spread out fat on the rough surface gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition FAT SPATTER STANDARD FAT SPATTER CONTINUOUS BEADS UP PORCELAIN SPREADS OUT CLEANING TURNS BLACK BURNS AWAY PORCELAIN Using Foil Using foil on the oven bottom is recommended to catch sugar and starchy spills from pies and casseroles It must be used properly Cut foil from a roll of heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven Is cool before using foil Failure to do2. 5 zu gt c 2 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 not satisfied with the tem perature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches a MAC hy Dj e Ws AND gt 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 C 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 14 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 JONVA ANOA ONISN AWARNING Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking when removing it Pan handles can result can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt re
3. Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label It will be easier to remove before the range is used To remove any remaining glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 IMPORIANI SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following e 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 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 ihe bracket is installed properly remove the storage drawer see page 16 and verify that the anti tip bracket is engaged Do not use the range for warmin or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start 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 ofthe range
4. 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 Im proper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric 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 without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature continued on next page 3 cS m O AJ m 6 c cC Mm 3 x gt pr e m P z a AJ c O Q Z e 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 E removing or replacing ood e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Keep range vents unobstructed e 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 e Do not clean door seal It is essen tial fora good seal Care should be taken not to rub d
5. They could be burned or injured 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 Do not repair or replace any part ofthe range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred fo a qualified technician e Do not store flammable materials In or nearthe range They could explode or burn e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan smother ang pan 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 the 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 boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite Make sure the reflector bowls are in pace during cooking
6. the oven Do not use a damp potholder or oven mitt Steam burns could result in to follow the above precautions may result in fire or personal njury ro v Q c 70 70 gt O m 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 e Allow 17 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One Pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two Pans Place in opposite corners of the Oven rack NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Rely on your timer Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 4 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element 2 Put the broiler pan and food on CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven position open about 4 inches Temperature Control to BROIL 10 2 cm The door will stay open NOTE Do not preheat oven when DIRI broiling NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open
7. 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 befter respond to your request 27 n lt O c Z m m O e X lt Q m O aw gt e gt Z O m WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY u 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 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse f
8. Home Canning Information To Protect Your Range 4 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 a canner which can be centered 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 B 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 Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set th
9. allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures B When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counter clockwise until the Oven Indicator Light goes off e If 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 for all broiling temperatures 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 e To ensure adequate grease dralnage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for brolling 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 broller grid Grease can then drain away and cool In pan c n Z Q
10. amage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e 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 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 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 nof touch or let clothing or other flam mable 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 the oven door and window e FOR YOUR SAFETY e 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 mall 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 questio
11. ar surface unit use potholders 15 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 4 Empty drawer of any pots and 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer pans before removing drawer Pull all the way out drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer DRAWER SLIDE RAIL 2 Lift drawer front and push in until the drawer guides on both sides metal stops on drawer slide of opening rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Remove the storage drawer 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 16 further details Optional Door Panel Pac Model RF330PXV If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWA RNING Burn and Electrical Sh
12. bor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence continued on next page 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net ol work of autho rized Whirlpool 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 call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR lt gt Whirl SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DAYERS 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 partfor 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 referto Step 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 3 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e
13. d grid soapy steel wool pad e Wash rinse and dry well Oven racks Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for heavily soiled areas Oven door Spray glass cleaner or e Make sure oven is cool glass warm soapy water and e Follow directions provided with a non abrasive plastic the cleaner scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry well Continuous Warm soapy water ora e Remove door for easier access Cleaning Oven soapy steel wool pad e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Heavy duty aluminum foil e Place piece of foil on oven floor fo catch spillovers Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrinkling e Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Most fat splatters on oven walis and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push it again to turn off the light To replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not t
14. e Clock 4 Push In Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute the right time of day Timer hand points to OFF The clock sefting 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 1 Without pushing It in turn the 2 Without pushing in turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want hand passes the setting you want When the time Is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF SEM IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK c 2 O m oO 70 2 gt O m Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls CONTINUE OS ANING OMIN 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE front and pull out For information on positioning racks see How To Position Racks and Pans on page 11 3 Setthe Oven Temperature Control 4 Putfood in the oven During bak to the baking temperature you ing the elements will turn on and want The Oven Indicator Light will off fo keep the oven temperature come on The oven is preheated at the set
15. e OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Failure 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 bowis 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 the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit in either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it O gt 7 o 7B e 70 70 gt 2 Lift Up Cooktop 4 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 p
16. food 4 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 5 Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan AWARNING Burn Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e if the pan Is 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 e 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 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 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 HI and turn control down to continue cooking e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has bolled dry on a hot surface unit it can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit e 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 c e Z 7 7 gt Z 2
17. ire 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 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 4 800 253 1304 from anywhere in the U S eo Whirlpool Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3150568 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic
18. ly Surface Unit Markers left ON The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob 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 control knob down to continue cooking Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on unit Use HI to stat Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook 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 and icing to starting it ready to boil orpancakes cook large ona higher serve Set 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 1 use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler 2 The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid 3 Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with
19. n Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior Warm soapy water and e Wipe off regularly when range is surfaces a soft cloth cool porcelain Non abrasive plastic e Do not allow food containing and chrome scrubbing pad for heavily acids such as vinegar tomato finish solled areas lemon julce or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers chrome Chrome cleaner or e Make sure cooktop is COOL finish polishing creme e Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme NOTE For chrome surfaces follow above cleaning instructions before using non abrasive chrome cleaner or Cook Top Polishing Creme Part No 814009 To obtain order Information for Cook Top Polishing Creme write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 4900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46305 Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Chrome Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well reflector a non abrasive plastic e Clean frequently bowis scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Control knobs Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well a soft cloth e Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with and a soft cloth the cleaner Broller pan Warm soapy water or a e Clean after each use an
20. n e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on fhe oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serlal Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Parts and features Models RF330PXV and RF3300XV LEFT REAR CLOCK OVEN TEMPERATURE SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB MINUTE TIMER CONTROL MARKER LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT OVEN LIGHT OVEN RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR SWITCH oven SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT ONE PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL SURFACE Ton em MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ELEMENT PLATE CONTINUOUS o NS NN Il Mire CLEANING OVEN INS fj S HEAT SEAL 7 LINER ANTI TIP BRACKET AA o REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER BAKE ELEMENT REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR SIUNIVII ANV SLUVd SNOIONALSNI ALIIVS INVIZOANI Using your range Using the Surface Units Surface Unit QO AND TURN IndicatorLights One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are Control knobs must be pushed in turned to OFF and all indicator before tuming them to a setting They lights are OFF when you are not can be set anywhere between HI cooking Someone could be and OFF burned or a fire could start if P a surface unit is accidental
21. o drop it Broken glass could cause Injury gt 2 O 7 20 2n Z O mi 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in at the main power supply the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover by 40 watt appliance bulb appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 25 B If vou need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps I Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates e s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL e is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not furn e Did you push in before trying to turn If soil is visible on Continuous Cleaning oven finish e The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven
22. ock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Fallure to do so can c e z O O c 70 70 gt z Inm P O gt 7 z n O 7 Q c 29 70 Z result in burns or electrical shock O 1 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 17 Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Lift the 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 out the reflector bowl See from the receptacle Cleaning Chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions continued on next page 18 Replacing AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard e Make sure all surface units ar
23. osition Failure to do so could result in personal Injury from the cooktop acci dentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por celain and the cooktop frame 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle It is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 20 The Oven Window If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR To remove the outer window AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing the outer window Failure O 29 z O pu O 20 lt O c 79 gt to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 6 na
24. so can result in burns or electrical shock e Do nof let foll touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foil is flat on the bottom and away from the bake element 4 Turn off all controls 3 Slide the foil under the bake 2 a element Make sure the foil is cen ice n s iy Misi slightiy tered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrin bottom kling For proper baking lower the bake element so all f et rest solidly on the foil 22 Cleaning Tips 4 The oven window and racks are not coated Clean them by hand 2 The oven door does not get as hot as the walls Some hand cleaning may be needed 3 if you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 4 Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions Spill overs may not burn away and could stain the bottom Hand Cleaning AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning prod ucts Some can become trap ped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well WINDOW Keep clean with hot soapy water Use a plastic scrub bing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers Nd WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well 23 O gt a Z Q x S 5 20 gt Z
25. spot less only presentably clean e f you broil often you may see oven soil e The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See page 23 for how to clean e Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 23 for hand clean ing tips Keep foil on oven bottom to catch these spllis 26 If cooking results aren t what you expected e s the range level e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 14 e f needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cookware section on page 6 e If baking have you allowed 19 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe eDo the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Har
26. ting The Oven Indicator when the Oven Indicator Light first Light will turn on and off with the goes off elements NOTE Do not preheat oven when The top element helps heat roasting or cooking items such as during baking but does not casseroles turn red CONTINGE OLS CLEANING ONIS 5 When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF 10 How To Position Racks and Pans The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods e Angel and bundt cake pans yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second 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 A WARNING Fire and Personal Injury Hazard e 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 e Do not let potholders or oven mitts contact hot heating elements e Always use a dry potholder or oven mitt to change racks or handle utensils in
27. use amp care guide ELECTRIC RANGE Continuous Cleaning Models RF330PXV Shown RF3300XV Contents Pag BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE The Oven Vent The Storage Drawer Optional Door PanelPac CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Control Panel and Knobs Using the Surface Units Home Canning Information Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls How To Position Racks Broiling Surface Units and Reflector Lift Up Cooktop The Oven Door The Oven Window The Continuous Cleaning Oven Cleaning Chart The Oven Light Setting the Oven Controls IF YOU NEED SERVICE Custom Broil OR ASSISTANCE Broiling Tips WHIRLPOOL RANGE Adjusting the Oven WARRANTY Temperature Control 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide e 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 e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range e Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket with a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket
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