Whirlpool RF316Pxx User's Manual
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1. Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the surface elements being used See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 21 29 Q Ti om e G3 m vi lt m m N m 20 m JJ ae gt e m If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 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 consul tants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if Service is nec essary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence If you need service Whirlpool has a lt gt _ s nationwide net Whirlpool work of autho SERVICE rized Whirlpool service com panies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com pany in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look i2. Oven controls Automatic MEALTIMER clock minute timer m Right surface Left surface y 8 i 9 unit controls at 7 unit controls ee Oven vent cooktop oN Cleanlop Ss EA Automatic oven ram switch Model il N serial number 2 THOS plate 1 i Heat seal AS Se ze Bake element Broil element Anti tip bracket Removable storage drawer Oven door ELECTRIC RANGE RF316PXX Contents Page important Safety instructions 3 Using Your Range 5 Using the surface units 5 Setting the clock 7 Using the Minute Timer 7 Using the oven controls 8 Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock 11 The oven vent 13 The storage drawer 13 Optional door panel pac 14 Caring For Your Range 15 Control panel knobs 15 COOKIOD 2 15 The 17 Standard oven cleaning 18 Cleaning tips 19 The oven light 20 If You Need Service Or Assistance 21 Whirlpool Cooking Product Warranty 24 1990 Whirlpool Corporation 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 informat
3. scratched bottom could damage the ceramic cooktop Heating a soiled can leave a stain on the cooktop and cause scratches Cookware Pans should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit to prevent boil overs and hot handles Use only flat bottomed utensils on the cooktop Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fast even cooking Pans without flat bottoms and specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles will cause uneven heating and poor cooking results To check your cookware for flatness place a straight edge across the bottom of each piece Move the straight edge around If light shows anywhere between the pan and the straight edge the pan is not flat Do not use it See the Cooking Guide for additional cookware information Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the Set time is up Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Witho
4. 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 Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite 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 uten sils are suitable for cooktops with out breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan E S 5 5 important Safety Instructions Continued e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot con tents could cause burns and con tainer particles could cause injury Keep range vents unobstructed e Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recom mended in thi
5. and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed tn order to better respond to your request IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE Notes WHIRLPOOL Cleantop Cooking Product Warranty EROO3 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to WARRANTY correct defects in material or workmanship From Date of Purchase Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement parts for CleanTop ceramic WARRANTY cooktop to the original purchaser of this product Second Through Fifth Year Whirlpool warrants that From Date of Purchase The ceramic cooktop will not discolor The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock The surface units will not burn out 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 Repairs when the cooking product is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or us
6. continue cooking Use HI to start foods cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use 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 to keep food at the temperature you want Using the ceramic cooktop Cooking on the ceramic cooktop is almost the same as cooking on conven tional surface units There are however a few differences e The ceramic cooktop will take slightly longer to heat up than a regular surface unit It will also take longer to cool down Turn off the unit a few min utes before you are finished cooking e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off to maintain the proper temperature setting you have selected Do not use the ceramic cooktop for canning Sliding metal pans on the ceramic cooktop surface could leave marks If they are not heated metal marks can be removed using a special cook top polishing creme Other marks may be permanent See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning and caring suggestions Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating Using with a nicked
7. 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 its hinges correctly 17 Caring For Your Range Continued Standard oven cleaning The standard oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning tips on page 19 for further instructions Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements thermostat heat seal or exterior surfaces of the oven Damage will occur Using foil To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles use a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack slightly larger than the cooking container NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking results could occur 18 Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with the cleaner Ceramic cooktop See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning instructions Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel Clean with warm soapy water and a so
8. to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off oven temp selector Custom broil If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counter clockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off If you want food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 F and 325 F 65 52 and 162 7 C These temper ature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and slows cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 9 N 8 7 oven te mp 4 TO CLOCE hAm Ae TO Te selec lor Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to 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 etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place th
9. turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 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 gradu ally 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 tem perature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob ce 2 T lt pa m Using Your Range Continued Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop posi tion open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control
10. weil Sugary spills and soils To avoid pitting on the cooktop clean spills up while the glass is still warm Fol low cleaning instructions for Heavy soils above Rinse and dry well NOTE Always rinse and dry your cook top thoroughly after cleaning This will prevent streaking or staining from cleaning materials Tiny scratches or abrasions are not removable but do not affect cooking In time the scratches will become less visible as a result of cleaning For further care of your cooktop use the Cooktop Polishing Creme in cluded with your range Use only on a clean cool cooktop Follow instruc tions on the container to remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans as soon as possible If heated metal marks may not come off Cook top Polishing Creme will also remove dark streaks specks and discolora tions caused by cleaning materials or foods NOTE To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 814009 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 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 gt gt gt Ti D lt 2 gt 2 1 Open
11. ck if the bracket is installed properly remove the storage drawer see page 13 and verify that the anti tip bracket is engaged Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face element or heating element and you could be burned Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Do not store flammable materials in or near the range They could explode or burn Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the sur face unit
12. e food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 7 After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF A A mi Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically 1 Position rack s properly and place 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 Make sure the Start Time Knob is out 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control to 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 the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk o
13. e of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranty Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide 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 If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3150265 1990 Whirlpoo Corporation Printed in U S A
14. er 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 sec ond stop and slide drawer closed T lt 20 J 2 m Using Your Range Continued 14 To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged Remove the storage drawer Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket See Installation Instructions for further details NOTE The range will not tip during normal use Tipping can occur if exces sive force or weight is applied to open door without anti tip bracket properly secured 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 White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installa tion instructions Caring For Your Range AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can re sult in burns or electrical shock Control panel and knobs 1 Turn control knobs the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight
15. ft cloth Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool Use a non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers NOTE Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Broiler pan and grid Clean with warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad e Clean after each use e Wash rinse and dry well Oven racks Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas Oven door glass Use spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a non abrasive plastic scrub bing pad e Make sure oven is cool Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well Standard oven Clean with warm soapy water and a cloth or sponge e Remove door for easier access See page 17 e Wash rinse and dry well Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas e Remove door for easier access e Rinse well with water OR Use commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contac
16. ion ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Mode Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number You are responsible for e Installing and leveling the range floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range e Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket with a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket 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 Read all instructions before using the range Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is rec ommended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded l To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To che
17. n your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp AEPAIR ELECTAICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 22 4 If you need replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase
18. nge 10 HOT SURFACE Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere between 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 on Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units are turned on The Indica tor Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch even after they are turned off 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 NOTE The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use This is normal It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again 2 5 z ra gt amp G9 lt ce gt rr Using Your Range Continued Until you get used to the set tings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to
19. off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position 63 6 lt 2 T 2 x Ti JJ 5 Gd m Cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However for ease in cleaning and to keep the surface looking like new the cooktop surface must be soil free before heating Try to get in the habit of wiping the surface with a clean damp paper towel before each use Cooked on soils are difficult to remove Foods spilled directly on the surface units will not burn off as on standard open coil burners To maintain best appearance see Cleaning tips on page 16 Caring For Your Range Continued AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Allow surface unit and sur rounding areas to reduce in temperature from hot to warm before removing heavy or sugary spills Wear protective clothing such as oven mitts Do not use cooktop cleaner a hot cooktop The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop Do not use the range if
20. onnect at the main power supply 20 lf You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these Steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind lf nothing operates e 5 the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate Is the Oven Selector turned to BAKE or BROIL If Oven Selector is turned to TIMED BAKE wait until the start time is reached 5 the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting 15 the automatic MEALTIMER clock set correctly lf surface units will not operate Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Do the control knobs turn lf surface unit knob s will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 9 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 if baking have you allowed 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation Are the pans the size called for in the recipe
21. r 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 e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 12 Bn a hi Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backquard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result AWARNING Burn Hazard When the oven is ON pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to plastics Use potholders to move pans Never store plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent or any of the surface units The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 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 draw
22. s Use and Care Guide Do not cook on broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spill overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and create risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface if a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven be come 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 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 Using Your Ra
23. t the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Use heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan while cooking e Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch Spill overs 39 Ti lt 2 6 m Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To turn the light on when the oven door is closed push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Push the switch again to turn off the light 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 elec trical shock or burns e The bulb cover must place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Since 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 rec
24. the cooktop is cracked or broken Failure to follow these instruc tions can result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using Avoid spill overs Use pans with tall sides Do not allow anything that melt plastic aluminum foil sugar or food with high sugar content to come in contact with the surface while it is hot Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Do not place food directly on ceramic cooktop Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia glass cleaning products with ammonia or cleaning products designed for white ceramic cooktops These could damage the cooktop surface Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop can crack it Be careful with heavy skillets Don t store jars or cans above the cooktop 16 Cleaning tips Light soils Remove with a clean damp paper towel Greasy soils Remove witha soapy sponge or soft cloth with vinegar and a clean paper towel Rinse and dry well Stubborn soils Apply a vinegar soaked paper towel to the stain for 10 15 minutes Rub off soil Rinse and dry well Heavy soils Carefully scrape heavy spills using a single edge razor blade in a holder Remove remaining residue with a non abrasive cleanser and a clean damp paper towel Rinse and dry
25. ut pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing 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 turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 224 m Using Your Range Continued selec lor Using the oven controls Baking 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide Set the Oven Selector to BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tem perature at the setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red oven temp selector Locking Screws To raise Notches Tooth To lower 5 When baking is done
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