Whirlpool RF330PXY User's Manual
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1. A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 18 If You Need Assistance Or Service 27 Warranty 32 Call TOLL FREE With Questions or Comments 1 800 253 1301 CONTINUOUS CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF330PXY E A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have 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 Owner ship Registration Card provided with 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 AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and 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 operation2. or if you need service feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center for help 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 Model Number Dealer Name Serlal Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Important Safety Instructions PAIE To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to porone or damage when using the range follow asic precautions including the following General eUse the range only for its in _ Pe ne Se ae S tended use as described in this Read all instructions before manual using the range e nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified in ss staller The range must be eDo not touch surface units properly connected to electrical areas near units heating ele Supply and grounded ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating Q Lt af All elements may be hot even i though they are dark in color o Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven WARNING
3. all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Do not let foil touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foil is flat on the bottom and away from the bake element 1 Turn off all controls 2 Lift the cool bake element slightly to lift the feet off the oven bottom 3 Slide the foil under the bake element Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrinkling For proper baking lower the bake element so all feet rest solidly on the foll 22 Fat spatter Standard beads up porcelain Turns black Fat spatter CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips 1 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 Spillovers may not burn away and could stain the bottom Hand cleaning AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes WINDOW K eep clean with warm soapy water N Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled gt areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning resul
4. anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area tf you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Banton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt gt network of authorized ol Whirlpool service compa SERVICE nies 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ORYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appllances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Authorized Whiripool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Service Co 4 If 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 appliance FSP replacement parts will f
5. 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 eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam es cape before removing or re placing food Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately ae hy Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning eDo not soak removable heat ing elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 eDo not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this manual All other ser
6. 2 n snsccncecssscsscscecesceseassonsoees 21 Removing the oven door cc c sssscessssscsceeees 21 Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Page The continuous cleaniing OVEN ccssccoreeeens 22 Cleaning chart 0 scsssreesecsssosenscserensccceeee wenn 24 The oven light ccscesssorsccecesscoverccseessoreeee 26 AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can resutt in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep tacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 18 Y CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 3 Hold the surface unit
7. Minute Timer 0 c ssccscessesscces essees 11 Baking roasting sessssesoosoacssocossseancee muse essees 12 Adjusting the oven temperature control 13 The storage drawer n ss ocscenscscensecssssonaes 16 The anti tip bracket nsscsccsccsecessonsseeseeees 17 Optional door panel pac ccrcsssccssceseenssenee V7 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 Control knobs must be pushed In before turning them to a setting They can be set 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 Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned 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 bumed 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 SETTING RECOMMENDED USE e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil e To fr
8. To reduce the risk become hot enough to cause of tipping of the appliance the burns During and after use do appliance must be secured by not touch or let clothing or a properly installed anti tip other flammable materials bracket To check if the bracket contact surface units areas is installed properly see The near units heating elements or anti tip bracket on page 17 interior surfaces of oven until eCAUTION Do not store things they have had sufficient time to children might want above the cool Other surfaces of the range Children could be range may become hot enough burned or injured while climb to cause burns such as the shes Pear the vont opening the e Do not leave children alone or cooktop the oven door and unattended in area where the range is in use They should window never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured e Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working prop ery Do not wear loose or hanging Do not use the range for warm garments when using the ing or heating the room Per range They could ignite if they sons could be burned or in touch a hof surface unit and jured or a fire could start you could be burned continued on next page 3 e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky clo
9. age the utensil or surface unit USING YOUR RANGE 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 ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard lf 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 USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information To protect your range Use flat bottomed canners for best results Do not use canners with dented or ridged porce lain enamel ware bottoms They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop For best results use the largest surface unit Also 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 Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop 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 Keep reflector bowls clean for best he
10. as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer if a reflector bowl gets discolored some of 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 20 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully ex tended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling e Do not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the porcelain 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 i
11. at reflection To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack 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 Angel and bundt cakes yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bottom 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 NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see a reliable cookbook AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be
12. ate The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Contro Knob is not turned to a tempera ture setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged in all the way The control knobs are not being set correctly Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 19 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting You are not pushing in before Push control knob s in before turning turning to a setting continued on next page 27 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION i Soll is visible on continuous cleaning oven finish Cooking results are not what you expected 28 You broil often Soil is on door Soil is caused by sugar and starchy spills The range is not level The oven temperature seems too low or too high The oven was not prehea
13. epairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement parts for control knobs 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 authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange It you need service first see the Assistance and Service section of this book After checking Assistance and Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S PART NO 3150286 1982 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whiripool Corporation Printed in U S A
14. er pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature 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 HEATING Indicator Light will go off 13 USING YOUR RANGE Custom broil if food is cooking too fast tum the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off 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 162 7 C These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow 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 temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is being used to broil Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat AWARNING away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire Fire Hazard e Refer to a broil
15. ing chart in a reliable cookbook 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 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 To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to correspond with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 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 conserve energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size 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 e 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 e Tum on the su
16. it 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 Whirlpool 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 inde pendent 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 and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Applianca Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 29 NOTES 30 NOTES 31 WHIRLPOOL Electric Freestanding Range Warranty ER012 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool From Date of Purchase service company LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the cooking product 2 Instruct you how to use the cooking product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B R
17. nto place Removing 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 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 comers 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 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The continuous cleaning oven Standard cleaning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain Your continuous cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porce lain 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 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 alumi num foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard e Make sure
18. or harsh cleansers Broller pan and grid Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly clean after each use soapy water Oven racks Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass e Make sure oven is cool cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and a e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 24 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity Steel wool pad and warm e Make sure oven is cool soapy water e Remove door for easier access e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water e Place piece of foil on oven floor to catch spillovers Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven wails without wrinkling e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Most fat spatters on oven wails and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking Heavy duty aluminum foil 25 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel 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 cove
19. r 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 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 Drawer slide rall 16 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket Is engaged e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel e Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details Optional door panel pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits e White Kit No 814069 Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface unlts and reflector bowls 00 0 18 Lift up Cooktop
20. r 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 main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call First we outline possible problems their causes and their solutions However you may still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service you will need to provide a compiete descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information is needed to respond to your request properly 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 will oper
21. rface 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 e Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is after a meal has been cooked in it e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven p through a vent under the right rear surtace unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air CD circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking pe N roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt Oveii vent KON AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard if you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to do so can result in burns or a fire 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 drawe
22. sure the rack s is level e lf rack s must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury 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 Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other Allow 11 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 Piace in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite comers on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time 10 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and tum 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 Tum clockwise until Minute 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 o
23. ted as the recipe calls for The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circula tion around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean f you broil often you may see oven soil Follow hand cleaning tips on page 23 The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See hand cleaning tips on page 23 Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 23 for hand cleaning tips Keep foil on oven bottom to catch these spilis Level range See Installation Instructions 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 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation 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 Whiripoo Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from
24. th for a potholder it could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed e Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Do not store flammable materi als on or near the range The fumes can create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop 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 result in a risk of electric shock or 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 orrect 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 tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help
25. ts Rinse well WALLS AND DOORS Wash with warm soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away water from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs Control panel Sponge and warm soapy e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive OR cleaners They may damage the finish Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterlor surfaces Sponge and warm soapy e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly other than contro water USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on panel heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wee up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off Do not immerse in water Chrome reflector Warm soapy water and a Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bowls nonabrasive plastic e Clean frequently scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive
26. urn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off OVEN TEMP SELECTOR USING YOUR RANGE 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 you 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 1 Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 5 Q gt 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 counter clockwise 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 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before tuming 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 See Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Put the broil
27. ven 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 De not push In the knob when setting the Minute Timer 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 NOTE Pushing in and turing the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 11 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For information on positioning racks see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 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 ae OVEN HEATING indicator Light first goes off OVEN TEVP SELECTOR 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 N 5 When baking roasting is done t
28. vicing should be referred to a quali fied 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 i Anti tip bracket on wall behind contro panel Oven vent Contro pane Plug in surface unit with one plece chrome reflector bow Broli element Model and serlal number plate 7 Removable aS K Bake element storage drawer 3 Foll liner Control panel Left front Lett rear Clock Minute Oven temperature Oven Surface unit control knob control knob Timer control knob selector marker Manual oven Surface heating Oven heating Right rear Right front light switch indicator light indicator light control knob control knob USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units ncccsccovessssscscsensncere 7 Positioning racks and pans For best alr circulation sssosssesseseosocosessososace 10 Page sisisssveveiedassiyss sassnoos svannesisgenseascoveees 1 9 Brolllng Broliing pe ccscssscceenssseenssensanesacseseaee 14 Energy saving tips sscssessserserescensssassesores 15 Setting the COCK es cccsssecscvoscnevenevocessensecee T The oven vent s sessssesssosssessvoseseeoveenescesensessra cees 16 Using the
29. y chicken or pancakes For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables Medium low To keep food cooking after Starting it on a higher setting LO To keep food warm until ready to serve Cookware tips There is no one brand of cooking 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 e 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 NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with fiat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness Pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food The pan materia 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 e Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan e Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may dam
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