Whirlpool RF310PXD User's Manual
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1. See Installation Instructions ai Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Dy Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn You have not set the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL e You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker e The surface units are not plugged in all the way See Replacing on page 22 You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting e You are not pushing in before turning continued on next page 27 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not e The range is not level See Installation Instructions what you expected e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 15 to adjust oven temperature e You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe e The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food e You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size e There is not enough air space around pan when baking Allow 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm of air space on all si2. Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack s is level Bundt cakes most 2nd level from quick breads yeast bottom breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level muffins cakes from bottom nonfrozen pies e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury For best air circulation 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 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 Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other 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 3 cm e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time 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 Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3
3. OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns Electrical Shock Hazard Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from cool before removing surface units and the receptacle reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning receptacle just enough to clear the chart on page 24 for cleaning instructions element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 21 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 22 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit termi nal 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 your utensils may not be flat e
4. cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Do not cover the entire rack with alumi num foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements Failure to follow this precaution could result in fire or electrical shock hazard and damage to the elements 11 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock When you first plug in the range or if your electricity was off for a while the display will show 88 88 then change to SET and CLOCK will show on the display 1 Press the Clock Set Button 2 Press the up or down pad to set time of day Each time you press the up or down pad the displayed time will increase or decrease by one minute If you hold down the up or down pad the dis played time will increase decrease in display shows set time of day ten minute amounts 3 Press the Clock Set Button to start the clock 12 USING YOUR RANGE 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 24 hours 1 Press the Timer On Off Button Press the up or down pad to set desired time Each time you press the up or down pad the displayed time will increas
5. erii riana i nsi 9 MDS E E EE EET 8 ENERGY SAVING TIPS o oo 18 TOPIC PAGE FEATURES aeee ccessesigitcavsccddengrtette 7 LIFT UP COOKTOP ccecce 23 LGA pernan E A T 26 MINUTE TIMER ieee 13 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 20 OVEN DOOR REMOVAL 000 23 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 2 2 siecle iene 15 Setting enient erei 14 16 OVEN VENT aeree eana e e 19 PANS cncunsemn a eaa 8 9 a a RA EEEE TT 7 RACKS aa en tae 10 ROASTING PANS E E E ees 10 FRACKS csicccciSecnctecattecnsanetseninsnetiaivteveeteet 10 Setting cycle oo ceceeessssceeeetttnessenees 14 SAFETY vonalan ona 4 6 SERVICE ponha anae iais 29 STORAGE DRAWER REMOVING sssini sasada 19 Replacing iisriseinsiicnooirsirs diansis 19 SURFACE UNITS Coil elements n a 8 21 24 Control KnNObS 0 csseeessstereees 8 24 Control setting guide ees eeees 8 Oven heating indicator light 14 16 Reflector bowls oases 21 24 Surface unit indicator lights 8 Surface unit Markers eee 8 TROUBLESHOOTING eneee 27 WARRANTY 0 cceccceeeeeseeesteeteeeseesseeas 32 31 WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the
6. holders when moving it e Keep flammable materials away from oven vent Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns 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 Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 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 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 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 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 floor mounted anti tip bracket kit e If range is moved for cleaning or service check that anti tip bracket is engaged before using range Failure
7. lt gt Whirlpool HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUNL Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Caring for Your Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189068 Rev A MODEL RF310PXD Table of Contents A Note to You ooo cece ce ccneeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 Range Safety oo ccc ccsseteeeeeeees 4 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range cesses 8 Using the surface units cceeeee 8 Positioning racks and pans 10 For best air circulation e eee 10 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 Setting the clock eee ec ccsseeeeeeeee 12 Using the Minute Timer 00008 13 Baking roasting ereere 14 Adjusting the oven temperature COMO vescvnscaesvesscvesetersivncedevevasteniacecn 15 Brolling siete cscviaictil Gotti 16 Broiling tips 20 0 eeseesseeeseeeeeeeeeees 18 Energy saving tips cesses 18 The OVEN vent ese cece ete eeeteeeeeeees 19 The storage drawer eee 19 The anti tip bracket 20 Optional door panel pac cee 20 Caring for Your Range 0 21 Surface units and reflector bowls 21 Lift UP COOKTOP 2 0 cee eeeeeteetsenerees 23 Removing the oven door 0 66 23 C
8. to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury To verify the anti tip bracket To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a floor is engaged if you have a wall bracket bracket Remove the storage drawer See page 19 Cable attached june to rear of control leg ing panel Wall bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is Floor bracket attached with screws to the wall behind e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is the control panel attached to floor with screws e Make sure the cable on the back of the e Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi range is secured by the two hooks on the tioned under the anti tip bracket bracket e See Installation Instructions for further e Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket details to move range for cleaning or service Reconnect cable before using range 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 814324 Almond Kit No 814325 20 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found AWARNI NG around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Make sure all controls are
9. CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Broiler pan and grid clean after each use Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Steel wool pad and warm soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm soapy water and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm soapy water Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking HOW TO CLEAN e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with the cleaner e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Remove door for easier access See page 23 Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Wipe well with water e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Wipe well with clear water 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 NOTE Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor Poor baking roasting results could occur 25 CARIN
10. G 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 press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard e Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb 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 Failure to follow the above could result in electrical shock burns or injury from broken glass 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 26 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 29 If nothing operates check the following gt Is the range plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage
11. GE Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces other than control panel Surface units Porcelain enamel reflector bowls 24 WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm soapy water Sponge and warm soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm soapy water No cleaning required Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm soapy water HOW TO CLEAN e Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak e 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 wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e 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 e Wash wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans ers They may damage the finish 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 e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water e Wipe off excess spills e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly
12. action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ANTI TIP BRACKET oaeee 20 ASSISTANCE 00 cecsesssesecseecereseeesseeeee 29 BAKING Aluminum foil 0 ccccccessecesseesseeveees 11 PANS r aaa en cost e EEA 10 PACKS aieas iri aiaa Taa 10 Setting cycle eessen 14 BROILING Broil stop position a e 16 Broiling rack position chart 17 GG cesses dessus E E eds 18 Pan soan o 16 18 Setting cycle ooo cee ceeeeeeseeeeeneerees 16 TIPS a TAa 18 CANNING KIT nesessessserssrrssrrsrrrerrrsse 9 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid n se 25 Control knobs oisein 24 Control panel ccccceceeceeeeeeeeesseeeee 24 Exterior surfaces seeen 24 Oven cavity oe ceeteeeeetteeeeeerens 25 Oven door glass oo ccceccssesseetseeeeeeees 25 OVEN racks sin anas ar A 25 Reflector bowls esesesesereeeseresnenn 24 Surface units 0 0 eeeseeeeseeeteeseeneees 24 Under the cooktop ccceseeceeseeeees 23 CLOCK cscecectestetesiectaesbanstivvsdeved evecnstaceades 12 CONTROL KNOBS onairea 8 24 COOKTOP Cleaning oo eee ceecsecssseeeeseeeeeeeees 21 24 SING csee enre i anias 8 9 COOKWARE CANNING
13. ally when using glass or plastic utensils Do not store flammable materials on or near the range The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wiring and compo nents underneath them to damage RANGE SAFETY Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire e 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 heat ing element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of cloth ing or pot holders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency eCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthen ware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without break ing due to the sudden change in temperature e Never leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite A a a 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 continued on next page 5 When using the oven eAlways p
14. area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service 3 If you need FSP replacement 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 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer 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 Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your
15. ating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual e Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven 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 sur faces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door and window 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 eUse only dry pot holders Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder 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 eUse only utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manufacturer s instructions especi
16. des of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 inch e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit being used If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 29 28 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 27 28 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Ni Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A Na 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 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies 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
17. e 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 attached to the pan NOTES 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 Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils could 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 e 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 To protect your range e Use flat bottomed canners pans for best results e Use the largest surface unit for best results 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 n
18. e or decrease by one minute If you hold down the up or down pad the displayed time will increase decrease in display counts down time ten minute amounts 3 To cancel the Minute Timer after countdown is over press the Clock Set Button You will hear two reminder tones every 10 seconds until you cancel the Minute Timer NOTE To cancel the Minute Timer during a countdown press the Timer On Off Button twice The display will show 00 and SET TIMER Then the display will return to the time of day display shows time of day USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 Y N VANN 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to 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 roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the 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 4 After cooking turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Ind
19. emperatures 1 Position rack Position rack so that the surface of the aS food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away WTA LA ft fl all from the broil element See Broiling TTTTT TTT rack position chart on page 17 MATT 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 16 USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature 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 food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170 F and 325 F 77 C and 163 C Lower temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Qu
20. icator Light will go off 14 USING YOUR RANGE Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted Locking to provide accurate temperatures it may screws cook faster or slower than your old oven lf after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps To raise Notches 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the 1 Make sure the Oven Temperature notches Control Knob is turned to the off position 3 To lower the temperature hold knob Pull knob straight off and flip it over 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 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob NOTE DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the ther mometer temperature reading will change as your oven cycles 15 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES Do not preheat when broiling e The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures e Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper t
21. ickly searing 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 1 Not used for broiling 17 USING YOUR RANGE Broiling tips 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 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 AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place food about 3 or more from the broil element 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 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 Failure to follow the above could result in fire burns or other personal injury 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 he
22. 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 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation 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 Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting 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 50 recovered materials PART NO 3189068 Rev A 1995 Whirlpool Corpora
23. is on 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 HI e To start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil 6 8 e To hold a rapid boil e To fry chicken or pan cakes e For gravy pudding and icing e To cook large amounts of vegetables 2 4 To keep food cooking after starting it ona higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve 8 AWARNING Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking A fire could start or someone could be burned if a surface unit is accidentally left ON 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 severe overheating which damages the cookware and or surface unit 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 results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop ar
24. leaning Chart o 24 The oven light cccseeeseeeeetee 26 Troubleshooting ceeeeees 27 Requesting Assistance or Service 29 ide fee eta ek 31 Warranty ooo cccccececseereereersenrseees 32 A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated Whirlpool ranges are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 7 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Range Safety Your safet
25. lp 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 18 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 oven is warm Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in 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 e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking roasting can result NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt AWARNING Fire Hazard e If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use pot
26. nough or some may be too large for the surface unit 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 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard 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 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners NOTES Do not drop the cooktop Damage until the support rods lock into place could result to the porcelain and the cooktop 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a frame 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 cooktop into place Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it 1 Open the door to the first stop position easier to clean the oven AWARNING 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 electri cal shock or burns Gam 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 23 CARING FOR YOUR RAN
27. osition oven rack s in desired location while oven is cool If a rack must be removed while oven is hot do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease Grease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately We EE Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted tid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry Care and cleaning Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element 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 dam age 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 specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician eDisconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range chemical or foam type extinguisher SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features To hel
28. ot place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and wili damage the cooktop 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 e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions Optional canning kit 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 Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company USING YOUR RANGE Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place When baking on two racks arrange racks the rack so the top of the food will be cen on bottom and third level from bottom tered in the oven To change rack position lift rack at front Rack placement for specific foods and pull out FOOD RACK POSITION NOTE For recommended rack placement Frozen pies large Lowest level or when broiling see Broiling rack position roasts turkeys angel 2nd level from chart on page 17 food cakes bottom AWARNING
29. p you find information on specific parts and features quickly Page references are included Control panel Oven vent P 19 reflector bowl Automatic oven pp 8 24 light switch p 26 Model and serial number plate Broil element p 17 Bake element p 14 Anti tip floor bracket for information of _ alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 20 Removable storage drawer e19 AT Control panel Left front Left rear Oven temperature Right rear Manual oven control control control knob pp 14 control knob light switch knob knob 15 16 17 pp 8 24 p 26 pp 24 pp 8 24 1 NZ AY SK R Surface unit Clock Minute Oven heating Oven Surface unit Right front indicator Timer indicator light selector marker control knob light p 8 pp 12 13 pp 14 16 pp 14 16 p 8 pp 8 24 Using Your Range 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 gt Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where 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 unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on Sveti the control panel will glow when KALGOE a surface unit
30. tion Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
31. y is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol 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 AWARNING This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury following General Read all instructions before using the range e nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions The range must be installed by a qualified installer The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded wA A eWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the ap pliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is in stalled properly see The anti tip bracket on page 20 eCAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing 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 part 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 he
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