Whirlpool RF3120XP User's Manual
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1. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door Spray glass cleaner Make sure oven Is cool glass Warm soapy water or Follow directions provided with plastic scrubbing pad Cleaner Wash rinse and dry well with a soft cloth Standard Warm soapy water or Remove door for easier access oven soapy steel wool pad e Place newspaper on floor to protect Commercial oven cleaners floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating ele ments oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur The Oven Light To turn the oven light on push the Oven Light switch on the console Push it again to turn off the light CIRCUIT BREAKER i 2 Remove the light bulb from its WARNING To avoid pos socket Replace the bulb with a sible shock hazard turn 40 watt appliance bulb off the electric power at the main power supply Turn the power back on at the main power supply O gt 7D Z 2 na oO A lt Cc a 7 gt z m If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates els the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Install2. use amp care guide ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF3120XP x ERE BL ss IDEEN owave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freez Contents Maus Before You Use Your Range 2 Storage Drawer Important Safety instructions 3 Optional Rotisserie Parts and Features 4 Caring for Your Range Using Your Range 5 Control Panel Using the Surface Units Surface Units and Optional Canning Kit Reflector Bowls Setting the Clock Lift Up Cooktop Using the Minute Timer Oven Window Using the Oven Controls Baking Cleaning Chart Broiling Oven Light Using the Automatic If You Need Service or MEALTIMER Clock Assistance Oven Vent 1984 Whirlpool Corporation ATE Before you use your range Read this Use amp Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety information You are personally responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use amp Care Guide and the Cooking Guide e Installing the range where it is protected from the elements and on a floor strong enough to support its weight e Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding See Installation Instructions e Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the range e Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range See Cooking Guide for important safety and use infor
3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Surface Units and Reflector Bowls WARNING To avoid 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite burns and possible the receptacle just enough to electric shock be sure clear the reflector bowl surface units are OFF and COOL 14 3 Pull the surface unit straight away 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See from the receptacle Cleaning Chart on page 18 for cleaning instructions Replacing WARNING To avoid 2 Line up opening in the reflector burns and possible bowl with the surface unit electric shock be sure receptacle surface units are OFF 3 Hold the surface unit as level as 4 Push the surface unit terminal into possible with the terminal just the receptacle When the terminal started into the receptacle is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl 15 O gt a Q mal oO m 6 5 zu 2 Z Q CAUTION Reflector bowis reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also heip catch spilis When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowi gets discolored some of the utensiis may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In elther case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the re
4. REAR RIGHT FRONT CONTROL SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob JONVA ANOA DNISN SIANLWId ANY SLaWd Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow when a surface unit is on Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They V WARNING Be sure all can be set anywhere between HI and OFF lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use Hl to stat Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy to keep food keep food ing to bring rapid boil to puddings cooking after warm until liquids fo a fry chicken and icing to starting it ready to boil or pancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables orlower ithin the LO CAUTION The use of the HI setting for long periods of time band to keep can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector food at the bowls Start cooking on HI and turn contro down to con temperature tinue cooking you want Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to
5. 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 THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate just behind the oven door 2 Purchase date from sales slip Model Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your Serial Number warranty and sales slip together in the Literature Pac There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Service Company Phone Number Purchase Date Parts and features Model RF3120XP Sock MINUTE TIMER START TIME STOP TIME lt gt Whirlpool PUSH TO TURN LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR CONTROL OVEN VENT PANEL PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT ONE PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE 1 SS NS BROIL Sa ELEMENT a SILICONE HEAT SEAL OVEN RACK GUIDE BAKE ELEMENT LITERATURE PAC not shown REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER REMOVABLE AIR FLOW OVEN DOOR STANDARD OVEN Using your range OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT PUSH TO TURN e front OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN RIGHT
6. the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended If it turns red the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the size of the surface unit Damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and or surrounding area could result If the pan is too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit WV WARNING The surface unit should never turn red during use See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information Optional Canning Kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company See the Cooking Guide for important canning information Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute the right time of day Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitche
7. the oven is on CAUTION Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt W WARNING If you leave a Do not block the vent Poor baking utensil on the right rear sur can result face unit use pot holders when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough fo burn 12 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Removing the storage drawer 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer Slide Rail 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of Opening JONVa sNOA ONISN 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out 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 Use amp Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide sales slip and warranty in the Literature Pac inside the storage drawer 13 Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 81 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel 4 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3
8. your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran lt gt chised TECH Whirlpool Gare service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv FRANCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CD 1232Mapie llus 999 9998 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple losses 399 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert F Gunts Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model nu
9. ation Instructions Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE els the Oven Temperature Contro turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected e s the range level Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide 20 e If baking have you allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source eDo the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used Seethe Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from
10. before removing door 4 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift straight up 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Guide the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior Soft cloth and warm soapy Wipe off regularly when cooktop and surfaces water lower oven are cool Nylon or plastic scouring Do not allow food containing acids pad for stubborn spots such as vinegar tomato lemon julce or milik to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off Do not Immerse In water Chrome Automatic dishwasheror e Wash with other cooking utensils reflector bowls warm soapy water and e Clean frequently plastic scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Broller pan Warm soapy water or steel e Wash with other cooking utensils and grid wool pad Control knobs Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well soft cloth e Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven racks Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel woo pads wool pads for stubborn areas
11. e at the setting The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when comparing to your old oven the new design may give you 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 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch a notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw and replace the control knob Broiling 4 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See broil chart in the the rack Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions continued on next page JONVA ANOA ONISN BACK so BAON amp e oven temp selector 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selector and the position open about 4 inches Oven Tempera
12. flector bowl This extra heat can discolor It See Cooking Guide for further information WARNING DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Shock or fire hazard could result Lift Up Cooktop 4 Lift front of cooktop at center and swing up the support rod 2 Caretully lowerthe cooktop onto the support rod WARNING Be sure the rod fits in the notch in the cooktop and is held securely The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots CAUTION Do not drop the cooktop Damage can rosuli to the porcelain and the cooktop frame 16 The Oven Window If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR To remove the outer window JONVA YNOA JOI ONIAVD 4 With the door closed remove the 2 Slightly tip the window and screws from the top of the outer frame out from the top window frame 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame To replace the outer window 4 Fit the bottom tabs of the frame 3 Replace the screws into the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down 17 The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven WARNING To avoid burns be sure the oven is OFF and cool
13. mation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using your range follow basic precautions including the following 1 DO NOT allow childrento use or 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but not play with any part of the range or over another surface unit to avoid leave them unattended near it burns injury and to help prevent the They could be burned or injured utensil from being pushed off the sur DO NOT store things children face units might want above the range DO NOT use water on grease fires Children could be burned or The fire will spread Cover fire with injured while climbing on it large lid or smother with baking DO NOT allow anyone to touch soda or salt hot surface units or heating ele 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar ments Dark colored units and ele ments when using the range They ments can still be hot enough to could ignite if they touch a hot sur burn severely face unit or heating element and KEEP children away from the you could be burned range when it is on The cooktop 9 DO NOT heat unopened containers and oven walls racks and door They could explode The hot con can get hot enough to cause tents could burn and container par burns ticles could cause injury DO NOT use the range to heat a 10 when aading or removing food room Persons in the room could MAKE SURE to open the oven be burned or injured or a fire door all the way to prevent burns could start Al34dVS ISN NOA 340439
14. mber serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance foryour 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 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part E lt O c z m m g 7 m a O m O a gt e e 4 Le gt z i9 m THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK lt gt Whirlpool Home a Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 313290 Printed in U S A 1984 Whirlpool Corporation matic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Micr
15. n 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 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want c 2 z 9 lt Q c 7 22 gt Z m 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 PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING Using the Oven Controls Baking 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out Rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be cen tered in the oven Always leave at least1v 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 continued on next page ven Lemp selector selector 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want Tne Oven Signal Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light first goes off oven temp 4 Put food in the oven Note Oven 5 When baking is done turn both racks walls and door will be the Oven Temperature Control hot and the Oven Selector to OFF During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperatur
16. t baking to start want the oven to shut off B Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con BAKE trol on the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset fime turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF 1 To start baking now and stop automatically 4 Position rack s properly and place the 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 4 Setthe Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE B Set the Oven Temperature Control on 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 e Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start e Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or W WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste fish or any item with baking powder or yeast e 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 The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while
17. ture Control to 10 2 cm The door will stay open BROIL by itself B When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 142 C The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures CAUTION The door must be partiy open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures and prevents window glass from cracking 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 ba king 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 start and stop baking automatically Imk c 2 Z lt O c a a gt Z Q m 4 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock Is set to the and place the food in the oven correct time of day 3 Push in and turn the Start Time 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you Knob clockwise to the time you wan
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