Whirlpool RF3365XW User's Manual
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1. ELECTRIC RANGE Continuous Cleaning oae RF3365XW Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE Optional Rotisserie IMPORTANT SAFETY CARING FOR YOUR RANGE INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel and Knobs PARTS AND FEATURES Surface Units and Reflector USING YOUR RANGE Using the Surface Units Lift Up Cooktop Optional Canning Kit The Oven Door Setting the Clock The Oven Window Using the Minute Timer The Continuous Cleaning Using the Oven Controls Oven Baking Cleaning Chart Broiling The Oven Light Using the Automatic IF YOU NEED SERVICE MEALTIMER Clock OR ASSISTANCE The Oven Vent WHIRLPOOL RANGE The Storage Drawer WARRANTY 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold 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 e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range 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 Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use rubb2. when the oven door is closed push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push it again to turn off the light To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Fallure to do so could result In electrical shock or burns 9 atd Z 73 S S rm 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove the light bulb from its at the main power supply socket Repiace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 23 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five 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 els 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 but not TIMED BAKE e Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting if surface units will not operate es 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 turn e Did
3. a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flam ing grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipur pose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire e 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 may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency e 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 e Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may resuit in a risk of electric shock or fire e 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 e Turn pan handles inward but not o
4. as level as 4 When terminal is pushed into the ie possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as it will go push SS 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 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 See Cooking Guide for further information AWARNING Fire and Electrical Shock Hazard Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling 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 ro
5. ant the oven to shut off CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con BAKE trol on the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically 7 After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time furn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 12 To start baking now and stop automatically 1 Position rack s properly and place the 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 4 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control on 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 Oven Temperature Control to OFF ZONVa AAO ONISN AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e 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 foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain in
6. d away from the bake element 20 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 JONVA ANOA AOI ONIVD Hand Cleaning WINDOW Keep clean with hot AWARNING soapy water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse Personal Injury Hazard well Do not use steel wool or Do not use oven cleaning prod abrasive cleansers ucts Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes RACKS Usea soapy steel wool pad WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot for best cleaning results Rinse well soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well 21 Cleaning Chart PART Exterlor surfaces Surface unlts Chrome reflector bowls Control knobs Control panel Broller pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Continuous Cleaning Oven 22 WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas No cleaning required Warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth Warm s
7. ds back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place ACAUTION Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por celain and the cooktop frame The Oven Door 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 1 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 The Oven Window Your range has an oven window that can be removed for cleaning 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 to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 4 Turn off all controls With the door 2 Slightly tip the window and closed remove the screws from frame out from the top the top of the outer window frame 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame To replace the outer window a 1 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 19 The Continuous Cleaning Oven Standard ov
8. e 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 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 question Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door Model Number on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Serial Number e Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Py Da SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR INDICATOR LIGHT co ROL KNOB T W 7 AY Y AMD Using your range Using the Surface Units gt 3 PUSH IN AND TURN Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set an
9. en 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 DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 41 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 PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide JONVA ANOA ONISN 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position liff rack at front and pull out CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN selector 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Indicator Light first goes off CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN oven temp selector 4 Put food in the oven During baking 5 When baking is done turn both the elements will turn on and off fo the Oven Selector and Oven keep the oven temperature at the Temperature C
10. en 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 and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn off all controls 3 Slide the foil under the bake ele ment Make sure the foil is cen tered and long enough to start up both sides and without wrinkles For proper baking lower the bake element so all feet rest sol idly on the foil 2 Lift the cool bake element slightly to lift the feet off the oven bottom ACAUTION Do not let foil touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foil is flat on the bottom an
11. ing alcohol or flammable or toxic solvents such as acetone gasoline carbon tetrachloride etc These can damage the finish 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 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 e Do not use the range for warm ing 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 garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele ment and you could be burned e Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this man ual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Do not store flammable moate rials in or near the range They could explode or burn e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cook top by covering with
12. irlpool 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 lt gt oe Whirlpool Part No 3149924 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumiditiers Automatic W
13. nd Oven position open about 4 inches Temperature Control to BROIL 10 2 cm The door will stay open sat Be by itself 5 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 counterclock wise 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 NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 11 Using The Automatic MEALIIMER Clock The automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed fo 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 cookies efc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically slart 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 3 Push in and turn the Start Time A Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start w
14. oapy water ora soapy steel wool pad Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a plastic scrubbing pad Warm soapy water ora soapy steel wool pad Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN e Wipe off regularly when range is cool e Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surtace Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse In water e Wash rinse dnd dry well e Clean frequently es Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well e Most fat splatters on oven walls and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking ea Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water e Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spill overs Do not use commercial oven cleaners The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on
15. ontrol to OFF setting The Oven Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat dur ing baking but does not turn red 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 temperature 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 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 C 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob 10 Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See Broil Chart in the rack the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN I BRON Laas aes Iva oven temp e selector 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selector a
16. 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 The vent is needed for air circulation rear surface unit use potholders Do not block the vent Poor baking when moving it Pan handles can can result become hot enough fo burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt 13 ae 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 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 4 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into 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 14 Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installa
17. s The consultants 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 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net gt work of autho Whirlpool rized Whiripool SERVICE 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 telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES ORYERS amp RONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever yo
18. tion instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs ren temp 30d ONIAVO FONVA ANOA ONISA AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF 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 Failure to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 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 22 for cleaning instructions Replacing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 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
19. u need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete J description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 25 JONVISISSV AO IOIARIS AIIN NOA I Notes N Notes WwWHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY _ 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 fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Wh
20. ver other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element continued onnextpage 3 wo a 2 lt 0 Cc cC rn 3 Z CD gt mM Z 4 7 C O 0 zZ 7e 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 con tainers 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 essential fora 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 the oven Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surfac
21. xposed section of the surface unit Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury e Ifa 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 unlit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information 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 See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information an z 7 gt z m Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 1 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 setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the ov
22. 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 spot less only presentably clean e If you broil offen 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 21 for how to clean e Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 21 for hand clean ing tips Keep foil on oven bottom to catch these spills 24 if cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level es Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 10 If 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 Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 42 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Are the pans the size called for inthe recipe e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 If you need assistance Cali 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 sultant
23. ywhere between HI and OFF Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Surface Unit indicator Lights One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on 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 control knob down to continue cooking Use HI fo start foods cook ing to bring liquids to a boil Use MED HI to hold a rapid boil to fry chicken or pancakes Use MED for gravy puddings and icing to cook large amounts of vegetables Use MED LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band fo keep food atthe temperature you want Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended AWARNING Burn Hazard e If the pan is too small for the surface unlit you could be burned by the heat from the e
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