Whirlpool RF3300XV User's Manual
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1. ELECTRIC RANGE Continuous Cleaning Models RF333PXVT RF330PXV Shown RF3300XV E NE rs ul Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR Optional Rotisserie CARING FOR YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY Control Panel and Knobs INSTRUCTIONS Surface Units and PARTS AND FEATURES Reflector Bowls USING YOUR RANGE Lift Up Cooktop Using the Surface Units Oven Door Optional Canning Kit Oven Window Setting the Clock Continuous Cleaning Oven Using the Minute Timer Cleaning Chart Using the Oven Controls Oven Light Baking IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Broiling ASSISTANCE Oven Vent WHIRLPOOL RANGE Storage Drawer WARRANTY 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read this Use amp Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for important safety information You are personally responsible for e Reading and following ail safety precautions in this Use amp Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing the range where it is protected from the elements and on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding See 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 See Cooking Guide for important safety and use information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING When using your range follo2. If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpoo Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3above 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 description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 23 lt c z rr m e m 7 lt O m J gt 2 lt gt 2 m WHIRLPOOL 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 a franchised TECH CARE 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 up delivery
3. 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 Cook ing Guide for further Information WARNING DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Shock or fire hazard could result JONVA ANOA 3O4 NI3VO Lift Up Cooktop 4 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until fhe support rods lock into place WARNING Be sure both support rods fully extended the locked position The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop CUL E from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them porsan and the cooktop Lower the cooktop into place The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven WARNING To avoid burns be sure the oven is OFF and COOL 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 16 The Oven Window If your range hos 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
4. DOOR To remove the outer window O gt a z Q pa O c z gt Z u WARNING To avoid 2 Slightly tip the window and burns be sure the oven frame out from the top is OFF and COOL 3 With both hands lift up on both With the door closed remove the sides of the frame screws from the top of the outer window frame To replace the outer window 2 4 Fitthe bottom tabs of the frame 3 Replace fhe screws into the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down 17 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 WARNING To avoid 3
5. LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the oven frame and purchase date from sales slip Model Number Serial Number e Keep this book and sales slip to gether in the Literature Pac Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number SNOILONALSNI A1134VS INVLAOdWI ISN 3J3O438 Parts and features Models RF333PXVT RF330PXV and RF3300XV CLOCK MINUTE TIMER LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL 7 ONE PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL PLUG SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE CONTINUOUS IGE CLEANING OVEN FOIL HEAT SEAL LINER BAKE REMOVABLE ELEMENT STORAGE DRAWER black front on RF333PXVT only LITERATURE PAC not shown REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR 4 OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT CONTROL SELECTOR INDICATOR CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN PUSH TO TURN gt A c gt 2 g mni m gt rm e e lt e lt O lt A 7 gt Pd rT selector front OVEN LIGHT
6. This product is designed to be repaired in the ome D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt Whirlpool Part No 3148537 u 1988 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ce Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Oehumiditiers Automatic
7. the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn 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 spot less only presentably clean If you broil often you may see oven soil The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See page 19 for how to clean 22 e Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 19 for hand clean ing tips Keep foil on oven bottom to catch these spills If cooking results aren t what you expected 15 the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 17 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Have you preheated the oven asthe recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 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 sult
8. AN e Wipe off regularly when range is cool Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do notuse abrasive or harsh cleansers Make sure cooktop is COOL 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 PN 814009 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 soapy water or a 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 e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water e Wash rinse and dry well e Clean frequently 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 Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well e Most fat spatters on oven wal
9. OVEN SIGNAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT SWITCH LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB e Using your range Using the Surface Units B Surface Unit Indicators oo PUSH IN The solid dot in the surface unit 0 TURN indicator shows which surface unit isturned on by thot knob Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow when q surface unit is on WARNING Be sure all signal lights are OFF when Control knobs must be pushed in you are not cooking Some before turning them fo a setting They one could be burned or a fire can be set anywhere between HI could start if a surface unit is and OFF 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 Hl to sat 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 toa fry chicken andicing to starting it ready to boil orpancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower within the LO CAUTION The use of the HI setting for long periods of time band to keep can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector food atthe bowls Start cooking on HI and turn control down to con temperature tinue cooking you want Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to
10. Slide the foll under the bake ele burns and possible ment Make sure the foil is cen electric shock be sure the tered and long enough to start up oven is OFF and COOL both sides and without wrinkles For proper baking lower the 2 Lift the cool bake element slightly bake element so all feet rest sol to lift the feet off the oven idly on the foll bottom CAUTION Do not let foll touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foll is flat on the bottom and away from the bake element 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 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 18 Keep Clean With hot er Use q plastic scrubbing tn spots Rinse well eel woo or abrasive DOOR Wash with hot er Usa g steel woo Pad or Crubbing pod for Stubborn Spots Rinse well Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces porcelain and chrome finish chrome finish Surtace units Chrome reflector bowls Control knobs Control panel Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door Continuous Cleaning Oven WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots HOW TO CLE
11. 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 buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF a oq IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK ETTING Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be cen tered in the oven Always leave qt 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 before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN BAKE ZAN 4 HOYG selector 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light first goes off CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN oven temp selector 4 Put food in the oven NOTE Oven 5 When baking is done turn both racks walls and door will be hot the Oven Selector and Oven Tem During baking the elements will perature Control OFF turn
12. ants 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 network of fran Whirlp ol chised CARE Service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv FRANCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Mape 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES 4 1f you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022
13. ls and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during baking e Clean stubborn spots or stains Rinse well with water e Place piece of foil on 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 push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push if again to turn off the light IONVA AOI 9NRIVO 2 Remove the light bulb from its WARNING To avoid possible shock hazard socket Replace with a 40 watt turn off the electric power at appliance bulb Turn the power the main power supply back on atthe main power supply 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 15 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 15 the Oven Selector turned fo a set ting BAKE or BROIL e 15 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 Are surface units plugged in all the way e Do
14. nd pull out to all the way out 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 Use amp Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pac inside the storage drawer Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 81 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Optional Door Panel Pac Models RF333PXVT and RF330PXV If you would like to change the color of your oven door giass 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 A WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock first make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL 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 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point t
15. o OFF c e lt a 20 gt Z m gt e Q a lt c 7 20 gt m Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock be sure surface units are OFF and COOL 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 2 Liftthe edge ofthe unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 20 for cleaning instructions Replacing WARNING To avoid burns 2 Line up openings in the reflector and possible electric bowl with the surface unit recep shock be sure surface units tacle and the element hold down are OFF 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 CAUTION 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 foo large for the surface unit In elther case
16. on and off to keep the oven temperature atthe setting The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elemenis The fop element helps heat during baking but does not 8 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 you noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when comparing to your old oven the new design may give you difficult 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 c en lt c gt m 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 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 4 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 BRON oven temp selec tor 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selec
17. prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended WARNING The surtace unit should never turn red during use If it turns red the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the size of the surface unit Damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and or surrounding area could result 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 See the Cooking Guide for important 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 Tech Care Service Company See the Cooking Guide for important canning information Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob fo set the Clock lt OQ lt A 2 2 m 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
18. tor and Oven position open about 4 inches Temperature Control to BROIL eee 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 Signal 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 10 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 CAUTION Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt c 53 lt c AJ 20 Q m Do not block the vent Poor baking A WARNING If you leave a can result utensil on the right rear surface unit use holders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn 11 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 4 Pull drawer straight out to the 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer first stop Lift front a
19. w basic precautions including the following 4 DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range orleave them unattended near it They could be burned or injured DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating elements Dark colored units and elements can still be hot enough to burn severely KEEP children away from the range when it is on The cooktop and oven walls racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns DO NOT use the range to heat a room Persons in the room could be burned or injured or a fire could start 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but not over another surface unit to avoid burns injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the surface units DO NOT use water on grease fires The fire will spread Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt 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 DO NOT heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could burn and container particles could cause injury 10 wnen adding or removing food MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to prevent burns e FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
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