Whirlpool RF315PXY User's Manual
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1. a Leo COOK TIME 16 USING YOUR RANGE 7 Push the Start Enter pad The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on START NOTE You can change the Cook Time after pushing the Start Enter pad without pushing the Start Enter pad again 8 The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable the reminder tones push COOK and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To TIME reactivate the tones repeat this procedure o aa 10 Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day OFF CANCEL 11 Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF Method 2 Using Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature 5 Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indicator Light will show in the display 17 USING YOUR RANGE 1 1 1 N 0 h 8 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A2. continued on next page Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder It could catch on fire Keep range vents unobstructed Do not heat unopened contain ers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury 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 Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking oS wot reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components underneath them to damage 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 Select a pan with a flat bot tom 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 an may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eCheck to be sure glass cook ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ce ramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never le
3. Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners 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 AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be 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 Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and could result in shock or fire
4. 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 rail 25 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 e Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions 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
5. Note the position of the notches screws 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 To raise Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 Put the broiler 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 SELECTOR TEMPERATURE Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on N 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 Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off e 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 163 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 tha
6. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs 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 apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange if you need service first see the Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Assistance or 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 3150275 Rev A 1992 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed In U S A
7. or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 o clock The cook time will be the difference between the stop time and the current time of day Push the Start Enter pad The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE You can change the Stop Time after pushing the Start Enter pad without pushing the Start Enter pad again The display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones repeat this procedure Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF HOUR MINUTE Ia 71 ro Sut L To delay start and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time and Start Time 1 2 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Contro Knob to the desired temperature Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and
8. large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of 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 Whirlpools service company To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e For best results use the largest surface unit Also use a canner pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop e 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 e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day 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 correct cooking utensils for your needs e For best results and greater energy efficiency use only f
9. 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 e The bulb cover 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 the 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 32 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 complete 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 cal
10. roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones repeat this procedure 12 Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven SELECTOR Durenan Temperature Control Knob to OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day 20 Method 2 Using Start Time and Stop Time 1 2 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and the Start Time Indicator Light will light up Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display the Stop Time Indicator Light will light up and the Start Time Indicator Light will flash Use the Hour and Min
11. the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes Push the Delay Start Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display the Start Time Indicator Light will light up and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time Push the up A or down V pad s until the correct start time shows in the display USING YOUR RANGE SELECTOR TEMPERATURE COOK START TIME TIME HOUR MINUTE 19 USING YOUR RANGE This example shows a desired start time of 2 o clock The oven will automatically shut off rah A A at 2 30 the set start time plus the set cook 2 i time Vom 7 l Nem 9 Push the Start Enter pad The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time The Cook Time and Start Time Indicator Lights will flash NOTE You can change a time setting after pushing the Start Enter pad without pushing the Start Enter pad again 10 When the start time is reached the Delay Indicator Light will go off a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 11 When the baking
12. the Off Cancel pad Optional door panel pac Baking roasting Energy saving tips 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 burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON USING YOUR RANGE 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 eTo start foods cooking eTo bring liquids to a boil Mediunrhigh To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pancakes Medium e For gravy pudding and icing opposite OFF To cook large amounts of vegetables e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve Home canning information The
13. 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 e Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible 26 e Turn on the surface 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 Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls Cleaning chart Lift up cooktop The oven light Removing the oven door Your range is designed for ease of care Most cleaning can be dene with items found around AWARNING your home Cleaning your range whenever spills i or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard operating like new Make sure all controls are OFF and th
14. 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 33 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center 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 Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 General e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro vided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be property connected to electrical supply and grounded g g gt A k a e WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check i
15. E To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones repeat this procedure 12 Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day OFF CANCEL 22 Method 3 Using Cook Time and Stop Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature 5 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes Push the Stop Time pad The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display the Stop Time Indicator Light will light up and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 The oven will automatically start cooking
16. SS Whirlpool Home Jf Applences Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range 27 Hf You Need Assistance Or Service 33 Warranty 36 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF315PXY RF315PCY 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 This will help us notify you about any new informa tion on 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 dangersas 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
17. ad The Timer Indicator TIMER Light will come on and the display will show 0 00 with the colon flashing ENERE LC LU TIMER 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the HOUR MINUTE desired time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately START after the timer is started ENTER When time is up End will show in the display and you will hear four 2 second tones You will also hear two 1 second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for four seconds To reactivate the tones repeat this procedure To cancel the Minute Timer e Push the Timer Off pad The time of day will oe IMER __ show in the display SET Using the Off Cancel pad The Off Cancel pad will cance any command pad except for the Clock Set and Timer Set pads OFF When the Off Cancel pad is pushed the display CANCEL will show the time of day or if Minute Timer is also being used the time remaining 12 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 further information see Positioning racks and pans on page 9 2 Set the Oven Selec
18. at 2 00 the set stop time minus the set cook time NOTE If you do not set a stop time within 5 minutes the display will return to the time of day USING YOUR RANGE SELECTOR TOMPERATURE 23 USING YOUR RANGE 9 Push the Start Enter pad The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that START the oven is programmed to start at a later time The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash NOTE You can change a time setting after pushing the Start Enter pad without pushing jae wien Cea al the Start Enter pad again l l a on fo wn Gam 10 When the start time is reached the Delay Indicator Light will go off a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes 11 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOTE To disable the reminder tones push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds To reactivate the tones repeat this procedure 12 Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER control setting e Push the Off Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control e Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more t
19. ave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite z e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan 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 Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Y ma Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother naming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pa can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Do not soak removable heating elements in water The ele ment will be damaged and shock or fire could result 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 recom mended in this Use and Care Guide eDo not repair or replace any part of the rang
20. circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged in all the way The control knobs are not being set correctly Control knob s You are not pushing in before will not turn turning The surface units will not operate 33 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking results The range is not level Level range See Installation Instruc are not what tions you expected See page 13 for instructions on how to adjust the Oven Temperature Control Preheat oven when called for in recipe The oven temperature is too low or too high The oven was not preheated before baking The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking space on all sides of pan Cooking utensil does not fit the Pan should be the same size or slightly surface unit being used larger than surface unit being used The display is There has been a power failure Reset the clock See page 11 flashing 88 88 F2 shows in Call for service See Step 3 on page 35 the display Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air 34 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assi
21. 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 Make sure oven is cool cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water anda e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad 30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART HAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven cavity Steel wool pad and warm Make sure oven is cool soapy water e Remove door for easier access e Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water OR Commercial oven cleaners e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur e Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur 31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 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 use the Oven Light Switch
22. e cooktop is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result 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 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 27 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 30 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 3 Hold the surface unit 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 un
23. e unless spe cifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a quali fied technician Disconnect the electrical sup ply 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 Anti tip bracket on wall behind control panel Plug in surface unit es ee with one piece aa eS porcelain en SSN Oven vent reflector bowl Automatic oven e light switch AASS SS Broil element Model and serial number plate Bake element Removable Control panel Left front Oven Electronic Manual oven control knob selector MEALTIMER clock light switch Left rear Oven temperature with oven controls Right rear Right front and minute timer control knob control knob control knob control knob Surface heating Oven heating Surface unit indicator light indicator light marker USING YOUR RANGE Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units Adjusting the oven temperature control Positioning racks and pans Broiling For best air circulation Broiling tips Using aluminum foil for baking Using the electronic MEALTIMER control 16 The electronic oven controls The oven vent Setting the clock The storage drawer Using the electronic Minute Timer The anti tip bracket Using
24. f the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 26 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climb Ing on it 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 pan of the range They could be burned or injured Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly e Do not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the range only for its in tended use as described in this manual Do not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior Surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do 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 Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned
25. 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 NOTE Make sure you have not turned the cleaner oven on when cleaning panel If you have push the Off Cancel pad Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm soapy e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly other than control 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 wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surface units No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Porcelain reflector Warm soapy water anda e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bowls nonabrasive plastic e Clean frequently scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Broiler pan and grid Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly
26. han two hours before cooking starts e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start 24 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven meee 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 The vent is needed for air SZ CO circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt Oven vent COQ 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 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 drawer all the way out
27. hazard The electronic oven controls Clock set pad DELAY COOK sToP START TIME TIME TNE Electronic MEALTIMER pads control There are three parts in the oven control section The display The command pads The control knobs Instructions for the oven control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the range 88 88 will appear in the display If after you set the clock page 11 88 88 again appears on the display your electricity was off for a while Reset the clock 10 Display Minute timer TEk Off cancel pad pads pad Display clock When you are not using the oven this is an accurate clock When using the oven or Minute Timer the display will show the time settings and what command pads have been pressed When showing the time of day the display will show the hour and minutes When using the Minute Timer the display shows minutes and seconds in the following sequence For settings from 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second e For settings over 1 hour the display will count down each minute When using Cook Time and or Stop Time the display shows hours and minutes Control knobs There are two control knobs the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob The Oven Selector tells the oven which mode you wish to cook in Bake Broil Time Bake while the Oven Temperature Control Kn
28. iler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan USING YOUR RANGE J Using the electronic MEALTIMER control The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking roasting 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 This section instructs you in two methods of starting baking roasting now and stopping automati cally later and three methods of starting and stopping automatically Read this section carefully to determine which method s is best for you To start baking roasting now and stop automatically Method 1 Using Cook Time 1 Position the oven rack s properly and put food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 11 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE ThaPeRATURE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature 5 Push the Cook Time pad 0 00 with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display 6 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the de sired cooking time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes IN Z J
29. it 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 28 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 e Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling 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 cooktap into 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 h 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 29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning chart Use the
30. lat 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 tt Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler NOTE Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid 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 e The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom Choose pans that provide the best cooking results 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 damage the utensil or surface unit e Do not use canners woks and specialty utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented bottoms These could cause severe overheat ing which damages the utensil and or surface unit A CAUTION Product Damage Hazard If a surface unit stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit Prolo
31. ling 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 The power cord is not plugged Plug the power cord into a live circuit with operate into a live circuit with proper proper voltage See Installation Instruc voltage tions A household fuse has blown ora Replace household fuse or reset circuit circuit breaker has tripped breaker Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting Wait for the start time to be reached The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL A delayed start time has been programmed The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a tempera ture setting The electronic MEALTIMER control is not set correctly The oven will not operate Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting Set the MEALTIMER control correctly See Using the electronic MEALTIMER control on page 16 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Plug surface units in all the way See Replacing on page 28 Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Push control knob s in before turning to a setting continued on next page A household fuse has blown or a
32. nged 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 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 11 2 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 e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second or third level from bottom e Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 15 For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e Allow 11 2 to 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
33. ob lets you set a specific cooking temperature When using the MEALTIMER control you will use these knobs along with command pads see Using the electronic MEALTIMER control on page 16 Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock Off Cancel tells the oven or Minute Timer to turn off Each command pad except Off Cancel and Start Enter has its own indicator The indicator comes on when you touch the command pad Setting the clock 1 Push the Clock Set pad The colon flashes and the previously set time of day will light up in the display 2 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day Push the up A or down W pad s until the correct time shows in the display 3 Push the Start Enter pad NOTE If you do not want the clock time dis played push and hold the Clock Set pad for 4 seconds To display the clock time again push the Clock Set pad once USING YOUR RANGE PTV 7 t7jiel Ll HOUR MINUTE START ENTER USING YOUR RANGE Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours 59 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour You will hear four 1 second tones when the set time is up 1 Push the Timer Set p
34. stance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from 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 If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton 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 WhirlpoolS service compa 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 SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 lf you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whene
35. t 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 14 Broiling rack position chart TYPE OF FOOD DONENESS Quickly searing food rare steaks RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM Medium steaks and patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish Broiling tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven USING YOUR RANGE AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease 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 bro
36. tor to BAKE SELECTOR TOMPLRATURE 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 OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off 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 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob 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 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 13 USING YOUR RANGE 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control Locking Tooth Notches knob
37. ute pads to set the desired stop time Push the up A or down Y pad s until the correct time shows in the display HOUR MINUTE USING YOUR RANGE SELECTOR HOUR MINUTE f MINUTE START TIME a m 4a Cd TNE m KD lt n maua ZINN START STOP TIME TIME 21 USING YOUR RANGE This example shows a desired stop time of 2 30 This provides a cook time of 30 minutes the difference between the start and stop times NOTE If you do not set a stop time within 5 minutes the display will return to the time of day 9 Push the Start Enter pad The Delay Indica tor Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time The Start Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash NOTE You can change a time setting after pushing the Start Enter pad without pushing the Start Enter pad again START STOP TIME TIME 10 When the start time is reached the Delay Indicator Light will go off a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking roasting time in minutes The example at right shows a baking roasting time of 30 minutes the difference between the stop COOK and start times TIME 11 When the baking roasting time is completed the oven will turn off automatically beep four times and End will show in the display You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off Cancel pad NOT
38. ver 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 refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con sumer 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 Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 35 WHIRLPOOL Electric Freestanding Range Warranty ERO12 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 Whirlpools 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
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