Whirlpool RF314BXB User's Manual
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1. 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock wise 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 that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 14 Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS ae Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or Broiling tips less e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease 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 you leave it in the heated oven Quickly sear2. 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 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use However tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured AWARNING Personal injury Hazard e To reduce risk of range tipping over secure range with a properly installed anti tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip device is engaged before using range Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor bracket e Remove the storage drawer See page 17 Rear e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached leveling to floor with screws leg e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is Floor bracket engaged if you have a wall bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached Cable with screws to the wall behind the control arama panel control e Make sure the cable on the back of the range panel is secured by the two hooks on the bracke
3. Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures it may cook faster or slower than your old oven If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings you can change them by following these steps 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position Pull knob straight off and flip it over 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the Locking Tooth control knob Note the position of the screws notches To lower 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise 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 Notches 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob USING YOUR RANGE Broiling 1 Position the rack before turning the oven on See Broiling rack position chart on page 15 2 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 Tem perature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when OvEN TEMP SELECTOR broiling
4. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician imme diately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cook ing utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain _ types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unattended at high heat set tings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that ma
5. free 24 hours a day If 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 25 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 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 propery connected to electrical supply and grounded e WARNING To reduce the risk of upping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly see The anti tip bracket on page 18 e CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while
6. heated before cleaning metal marks may not come off e Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking In time these will become less visible as a result of cleaning To prevent scratches and abrasions use Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked on soils Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining To obtain order information for Cooktop Polishing Creme Part No 3184477 or razor scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call 1 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone 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 could result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning other range parts Use the foll
7. 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 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 Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is 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 Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements 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 correct 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 NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stoppin
8. lt gt Whirlpool Use AndCare A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF314BXB 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 Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information 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 ACAUTION This symbol will help you avoid actions AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll
9. manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features Oven vent zs CleanTop ceramic cooktop Surface unit serial number EA f plate oe Broil element Bake element Anti tip floor bracket for information on optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see page 18 Removable storage drawer Control panel Oven temperature Surface Right front Clock Minute Manual oven control Oven unit control Timer light switch knob selector marker knob Left front Left rear Surface Hot Oven Right rear control control heating surface heating control knob knob indica indicator indicator knob tor light light light Using Your Range in This Section Using the surface units Broiling Positioning racks and pans Broiling tips For best air circulation Energy saving tips Using aluminum foil for baking The oven vent Setting the clock The storage drawer Using the Minute Timer The anti tip bracket Baking roasting Optional door panel pac Adjusting the oven temperature control To obtain the best cooking results possible you must operate your range properly This section gives you important information for ef
10. proper voltage See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The oven will not operate Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Surface units will not operate Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker The control knob s will not turn Turn knob s again pushing in as you turn continued on next page 25 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Control knob s You are not pushing in Push control knob s in before turning to a will not turn before trying to turn setting Cooking The range is not level Level range See installation Instruc results are not tions what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature contro on page 13 The oven was not pre heated as the recipe calls for Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use on
11. 22 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity Sponge and warm soapy Remove door for easier access water See page 21 e Wash rinse and dry well Soapy steel wool pad for Rinse well with water heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner Remove door for easier access for heavily soiled areas Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner Rinse well with clear water Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur Heavy duty aluminum foil Place piece of foil or shallow pan or shallow pan used slightly larger than the cooking while cooking container on lower rack to catch spillovers NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur 23 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light To turn the oven light on use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns 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
12. To fry chicken or pancakes Medium For gravy pudding and opposite OFF icing e 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 Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units There are however a few differences e The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on You will see the element cycling on glowing red and off even on HIGH setting to maintain the proper tempera ture setting you have selected e Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating See pages 20 and 21 for care and cleaning suggestions Cookware tips e Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit e NOTE For best results and greater energy efficiency use only flat bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units Cookware with rounded warped ribbed such as some porcelain enamelware or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results You can however use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking resu
13. ace the rack so the top of the food will be AWARNING centered in the oven Rack placement for specific foods Frozen pies large Lowest level or roasts turkeys 2nd level from bottom 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 could result in personal injury Angel and bundt 2nd level from cakes most quick bottom breads yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level muffins cakes from bottom nonfrozen pies 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 USING YOUR RANGE For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven This results in better baking e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place
14. and the razor scraper included with your range are all you need to clean your cooktop For proper cleaning methods please review Cleaning tips on pages 20 and 21 Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look 19 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard e When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop wear oven mitts to prevent burns e Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop e Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions e Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting e Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board e Do not allow anything that may melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to come in contact with the surface while it is hot e Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed com pletely e Do not use steel wool plastic cleaning pads abrasive powdered cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammo nia These could damage the cooktop surface e Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it Be careful with
15. climb ing on it e Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any et of the range They could be burned or injured e 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 To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following eUse 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 such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door could also become hot enough to cause burns 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 continued on next page 3
16. e oven when possible The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result 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 to keep track of the cooking time e Bake cakes pies or cookies when the oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven e Preheat the oven no longer than necessary e Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range When using the oven to cook one food try to cook the rest of the meal in it also e Do not preheat when broiling roasting or cooking items such as casseroles Oven vent USING YOUR RANGE The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one 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 Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening
17. ficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them 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 Hot surface indicator light The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will con tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is 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 USING YOUR RANGE 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 Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control knob down to continue cooking SETTING RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil Medium high To hold a rapid boil e
18. g the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF USING YOUR RANGE 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 Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the 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 OVEN TEMP OVEN TEMP SELECTOR USING YOUR RANGE
19. heavy skillets Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop 20 Cleaning tips What to use e Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean damp sponge Included with your range this creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container e Razor scraper included with your range Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop Store razor blades out of reach of children NOTE For more information on using the razor scraper see back of scraper package Steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Lighi s go off 2 Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follow Step 3 3 Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper 4 Finish by polishing entire cooktop with Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel Additional tips e Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs e Remove dark streaks specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme e Remove metal marks from copper or aluminum pans with Cooktop Polishing Creme before heating the cooktop again If
20. ident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide G Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5 93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential 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 A Printed on recycled paper 10 post consumer waste PART NO 31 87487 50 recovered materials 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
21. ing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices fish steaks frankfurters Well done steaks and patties lamb chops split chicken pork steaks and chops whole fish USING YOUR RANGE AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element could 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 recom mended Poor drainage of grease could result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan USING YOUR RANGE Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home cooking energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product e Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids e Match the pan to the surface unit size e Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time e Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible 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 th
22. lem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 27 WHIRLPOOL CleanTop Freestanding Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company FULL FIVE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CleanTop ceramic WARRANTY cooktop to the original purchaser of this product Whirlpool From Date of Purchase warrants that 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 FSP replacement parts for control knobs 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 your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by acc
23. lts Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight 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 e Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely at tached to the pan e With your hand feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop e Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop e Avoid spillovers on cooktop Use pans with tall sides e Do not cook food directly on cooktop ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not leave an empty utensil or one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information e Use the largest surface unit for best results e 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 Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack pl
24. ly tested recipes from a reliable source The recipe has never been tested or is not froma reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom mended pan type and size The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 2 5 cm The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used Use cooking utensils with smooth flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used 26 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 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 recom mend 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 nation e wide network of autho rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product
25. 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 counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise Plug in appliance or recon nect at the main power supply 24 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 Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing operates The power supply cord is Plug power supply cord into a live circuit not plugged into a live with
26. owing table to help you clean all other parts of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs e Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel Apply cleaner to paper towel Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Control panel Exterior surfaces other than cooktop and control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish Sponge and warm soapy water Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Steel wool pad and warm e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray e Make sure oven is cool glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner Warm soapy water and a e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Steel wool pad and warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly
27. t e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service Recon nect cable before using range Wall 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 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions e White Kit No 814071 Almond Kit No 814072 18 Caring For Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop Cleaning other range parts Removing the oven door The oven light Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNING owe your dia Sang yon Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard STE PERE O T A RS Make sure all controls are off and Reap I looking andioperating Akg new the range is cool before cleaning or servicing Failure to do so could result in bums or electrical shock Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open coil elements Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open coil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your unit paper towels or a sponge
28. 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 tele phone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whi SERVICE eAPPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appli ance 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 Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your prob
29. y ignite AA 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 eUse 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 fas SS Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with aking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot sur face If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this
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