Whirlpool RF3020XKQ2 User's Manual
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1. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven m Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual m Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood m Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter m When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model Control Panel SURFACE HEATING OVEN HEATING A B C D E F G H I A Left front control knob D Oven selector G Right rear control knob B Left rear control knob E Oven temperature control knob H Right front control knob C Surface heating indicator light F Oven heating indicator light Surface area locator Range A L B C D F A Oven vent E Model and serial number plate Broil element B Surface burner behind left side of storage drawer not shown C Anti tip bracket F Storage drawer J Door gasket D Door stop clip G Control panel K Bake element H Automatic oven light switch L Self clean latch on some models on some models COOKTOP USE AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all c2. 25 to 35 F 15 to 21 C much more 5 to 10 F 3 to 6 C 4 little less 15 to 20 F 9 to 12 C moderately less 25 to 35 F 15 to 21 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press and hold CLOCK until the oven display shows the current calibration for example 00 if not yet adjusted or about 5 seconds 2 Press the up or down arrow pads to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5 F 3 C amounts The adjustment can be set between 35 F 19 C and 35 F 19 C 3 Press CLOCK to enter the new temperature IMPORTANT Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil liners or cookware because permanent damage will occur to the oven bottom finish m Do not cover entire rack with foil because air must be able to move freely for best cooking results m To catch spills place foil on rack below dish Make sure foil is at least 1 2 5 cm larger than the dish and that it is turned up at the edges IMPORTANT Do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish RACKS NOTES m Position racks before turning the oven on m Do not position racks with bakeware on them m Make sure racks are level To move a rack pull it out to the stop position raise the front edge then lift out Use the following illustration and charts as a guide aM OAD
3. replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with m Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 14 Accessories U S A To order accessories call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free at 1 800 442 9991 and follow the menu prompts Or visit our website at
4. C and 163 C These temperature settings let the broil elements cycle and slow cooking results BROILING CHART For best results place food 3 7 cm or more from the broil element Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom 1 to the top 6 For diagram see the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section COOK TIME RACK in minutes FOOD POSITION Side 1 Side 2 Steak 1 2 5 cm thick medium rare 4 14 15 7 8 medium 4 15 16 8 9 well done 4 18 19 9 10 Ground meat patties 3 4 2 cm thick well done 4 13 14 7 8 Pork chops 1 2 5 cm thick 4 20 22 10 11 Ham slice precooked Ya 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Fish Fillets Ya VYa 0 6 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Steaks 1 2 2 5 cm thick 4 16 18 8 9 Place up to 9 patties equally spaced on broiler grid RANGE CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES on some models Food spills containing acids such as vinegar and tomato should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool
5. FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large roasts turkeys 1or2 angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads 2 yeast breads casseroles meats Cookies biscuits muffins cakes 2or3 nonfrozen pies BAKEWARE To cook food evenly hot air must be able to circulate Allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide NUMBER POSITION ON RACK OF PAN S 1 Center of rack 2 Side by side or slightly staggered 3 or4 Opposite corners on each rack Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another The bakeware material affects cooking results Follow manufacturer s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe Use the following chart as a guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESULTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe m Light golden crusts m Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or nonstick finish m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center of oven Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans m Little or no bottom browning Place in the bottom third of oven May need to increase baking time Stainless steel m Light golden crusts m Uneven browning May need to increase baking time Ston
6. Leave Children Alone Children should not be left 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 Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on the Range Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element
7. Tilt top of door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins 4 Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the front frame 5 Open the door completely and remove the door removal pins Save door removal pins for future use 6 Close the door The storage drawer can be removed Before removing make sure drawer is cool and empty To Remove 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop 2 Lift up the back of the drawer and pull out To Replace 1 Fit the ends of the drawer rails into the guides in the cavity 2 Slide the drawer closed TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Is the power supply cord unplugged Plug into a grounded outlet Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Cooktop will not operate Is the control knob set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting On ceramic glass models is the Cooktop Lockout set See Cooktop Lockout section On coil element models is the element inserted properly See Coil Elements and Burner Bowls section Excessi
8. toward the receptacle Then lift it just enough to clear the burner bowl 3 Lift out the burner bowl To Replace 1 Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle 2 Holding the coil element as level as possible slowly push the coil element terminal into the receptacle 3 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle The lift up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath Do not drop the cooktop Damage could occur to the finish and the cooktop frame For more information see the General Cleaning section To Lift Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the supports lock into place To Replace 1 Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them 2 Slowly lower the cooktop into place When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas elements or surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool m Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element Canners should not extend more than 1 2 5 cm outside the cooking area m Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas elements or surface burners at the same time On ceramic glass models use only flat bottomed canners On coil element models the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recom
9. www whirlpool com and click on Buy Accessories Online Canning Unit Kit coil element models Order Part Number 242905 Cooktop Cleaner ceramic glass models Order Part Number 31464 Cooktop Protectant Order Part Number 31463 Cooktop Care Kit includes cleaner protectant and applicator pads Order Part Number 31605 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part Number 3183488 Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish stainless steel models Order Part Number 31462 All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Order Part Number 31662 15 WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP BUILT IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTY ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CLEANTOP COOKTOP On ceramic glass ranges and ceramic glass cooktops in the second through fifth years from the date of purchase when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts for the CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop Whirlpool Corporation warrants that the ceramic glass cooktop wi
10. 9761889 gt Whirlpool STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table Of Content 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SEIT v 231 3 The Anti Tip Bracket ue 3 PARTS AND FEATUREG cccssessesceeseeeseenseesseesseneersesseeeseerneenes 5 COOKTOP USE ssettseestecseeeseeeseessneneeeneeeseeeseeseesnensneneeneeeneeones 6 Cooktop Control 6 Coil Elements and Burner Bowls A 6 Lift UP COOKtOD AEN 7 Home Canning EE 7 COOK WANG sed 7 OVEN USE EE 8 Oven Temperature Control 8 Aluminui Foil esrara ect cecescessccnevsuseesstenseccaxaccuseccecdegcaceea ce 8 Positioning Racks and DBakeware 8 IEN 9 Meat Thermometer crisa aaa 9 COVEN VON EE 9 Baking and Roasting ce ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteaeeseaeeseneeeeaeeeeaeees 9 Brollingssishandieniee we ae eis A ai 10 RANGE CARE E 11 General Cleaning cecccccecesseeessecseeeeeeseeeseesseeeseeecenseneneetsces 11 Oven DOOF siise ira a ee a a aii 12 Storage Drawer eeceeeceecesseeeeeseeeseeeeeesseeeeeseeeseeeeseeesenseeeeetsees 12 TROUBLESHOOTING cscssssseeseeesserseeeseeseeeneeesseeseeeseesseeseneneees 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccscsessesesseseeesseseersessensnneeeens 14 WARRANTY sesesstecstsccticncseciesidsesesntesncscnessecssssendsseecscasennsenaseisendevedes 16 RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of oth
11. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage m Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface units Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the b
12. These spills may affect the finish m Glass cleaner mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order COOKTOP CONTROLS Do not use steel wool abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner Do not soak knobs When replacing knobs make sure knobs are in the OFF position On some models do not remove seals under knobs m Soap and water or dishwasher Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur m Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order COIL ELEMENTS on some models Do not clean or immerse in water Soil will burn off when hot For more information see Coil Elements and Burner Bowls m Damp cloth Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool BURNER BOWLS on some models m Solution of cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gal 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with stainless steel wool pad Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scou
13. er anti tip bracket Range Foot The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm This appliance can cause low level exposure to some of the substances listed including benzene formaldehyde carbon monoxide and toluene IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the range follow basic precautions including the following WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI TIP DEVICES TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY SLIDE RANGE FORWARD LOOK FOR ANTI TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI TIP BRACKET CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Proper Installation Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not
14. erature set Double check the recipe in a reliable cookbook Is the proper oven temperature calibration set See Oven Temperature Control section Was the oven preheated See Baking and Roasting section Is the proper bakeware being used See Bakeware section Are the racks positioned properly See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Is there proper air circulation around bakeware See Positioning Racks and Bakeware section Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan Check to make sure batter is level in the pan Is the proper length of time being used Adjust cooking time Has the oven door been opened while cooking Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times Are baked items too brown on the bottom Move rack to higher position in the oven Are pie crust edges browning early Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and or reduce baking temperature 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only FSP replacement parts FSP
15. ers are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately A DANGER follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow A WARN l N EI instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without having the anti tip bracket fastened down properly AWARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults AO Bracks Making sure the anti tip bracket is installed e Slide range forward e Look for the anti tip bracket securely attached to floor e Slide range back so rear range foot is und
16. eware m Crisp crusts Follow manufacturer s instructions Ovenproof glassware ceramic glass or ceramic m Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C On models without a temperature probe always rely on a meat thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry The internal temperature not appearance is what counts A meat thermometer is not supplied with this appliance m Insert the thermometer into the center of the thickest portion of the meat or inner thigh or breast of poultry The tip of the thermometer should not touch fat bone or gristle m After reading the thermometer once push it into the meat Ya 1 25 cm more and read again If the temperature drops cook the meat or poultry longer m Check all meat in 2 or 3 places A Oven vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven and should not be blocked or covered Blocking or covering vent will cause poor air circulation affecting cooking and cleaning results Do not set plastics paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent The element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the cookware does not extend more than 1 2 5 cm over the element Before baking and roasting position the racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven to preheat before putting food in unless recommended in
17. facturer s instructions Ceramic glass Heats slowly but unevenly Ideal results on low to medium heat settings Copper m Heats very quickly and evenly Earthenware Follow manufacturer s instructions Use on low heat settings Porcelain m See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating OVEN USE Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount The absence of a minus sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD ADJUSTMENT C 5 to 10 F 3 to 6 C little more 15 to 20 F 9 to 12 C moderately more
18. ll not discolor the cooktop pattern will not wear off the rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack the ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock and the surface unit elements will not burn out Whirlpool Corporation will not pay for 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your appliance to instruct you how to use your appliance to replace house fuses or correct house wiring or to replace owner accessible light bulbs 2 Repairs when your appliance is used in other than normal single family household use Pickup and delivery Your appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period De N WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you s
19. mended If a kit is not installed the life of the coil element will be shortened See Assistance or Service for ordering instructions m For more information contact your local U S Government Agricultural Department Extension Office Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material For example aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly Suitable for all types of cooking Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking tasks Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly Good for browning and frying Maintains heat for slow cooking Ceramic or Follow manu
20. ontrols when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death or fire The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO Push in and turn to setting On some models the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI m Start food cooking Bring liquid to a boil Medium High Hold a rapid boil 6 3 Quickly brown or sear food Medium Maintain a slow boil 5 Fry or saut foods Medium Low 2 4 Cook soups sauces and gravies Stew or steam food LO m Simmer Keep food warm Melt chocolate or butter REMEMBER When range is in use or on some models during the Self Cleaning cycle the entire cooktop area may become hot NOTE On self cleaning models the cooktop will not operate when the range is in a self cleaning mode Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results Burner bowls when clean reflect heat back to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section NOTE Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position To Remove 1 Push in the edge of coil element
21. pecific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center 1 800 253 1301 toll free from anywhere in the U S A 12 04 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future k e Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial Model number number label plate located on your appliance as shown in the erial number Parts and Features section S Purchase date 9761889 2005 Whirlpool Corporation 2 05 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
22. rawer is cool and remove tray m Mild detergent for both m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order 11 For normal range use it is not suggested to remove the oven door However if removal is necessary make sure the oven is off and cool Then follow these instructions The oven door is heavy Before Removing 1 Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom corner of the door stop clip d 2 Pry door stop clip free and remove from front frame hinge slot Take care not to scratch finish 3 Repeat procedure for other door stop clip To Remove 1 Open the oven door Insert door removal pins included with your range into both hinge hangers Do not remove the pins while the door is removed from the range 2 Slowly close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range 12 To Replace 1 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3
23. ring pad Porcelain enamel only not chrome m Dishwasher Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 not included See Assistance or Service section to order SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP on some models Do not remove the cooktop to avoid product damage For more information see Lift up Cooktop section m Steel wool pad OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order BROILER PAN AND GRID on some models Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle m Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad m Solution of cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gal 8 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad m Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Porcelain enamel only not chrome m Dishwasher STORAGE DRAWER on some models Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning For more information see Storage Drawer section m Mild detergent Drawer Liner on some models Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner m Clean with mild detergent m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 not included See Assistance or Service section to order WARMING DRAWER and TRAY on some models Make sure d
24. roken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Clean Cooktop With Caution If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color 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 heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges m Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket
25. sier cleaning m Trim excess fat to reduce spattering Slit the remaining fat on the edges to prevent curling m Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning or removing food Use tongs to turn food to avoid the loss of juices Very thin cuts of fish poultry or meat may not need to be turned m After broiling remove the pan from the oven when removing the food Drippings will bake on the pan if left in the heated oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature ES To Broil 1 Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL On some models set the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to BROIL The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on 2 After broiling turn the oven control knob to OFF On some models turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off 10 To Broil at a Lower Temperature If food is cooking too fast turn the oven temperature control knob counterclockwise until the OVEN ON indicator light goes off To broil food slower from the start of cook time set the oven temperature control knob between 170 F and 325 F 77
26. the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON and OVEN HEATING lights will turn on and the set temperature will appear in the display for 5 seconds On some models set the oven selector to BAKE and turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting The OVEN ON indicator light will turn on and will turn off once the oven is preheated 2 Place food in oven The bake and roasting elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The OVEN ON indicator light s will turn on and off with the elements 3 Push in and turn oven control knob to OFF when finished On some models turn both the oven selector and oven temperature control knob to OFF The OVEN ON indicator light will turn off Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures If your model does not have a broiler pan one may be ordered Ask for Part Number 4396923 For best results use a broiler pan and grid provided on some models They are designed to drain juices and help prevent spatter and smoke m For proper draining do not cover the grid with foil The bottom of the pan may be lined with aluminum foil for ea
27. ve heat around cookware on cooktop Is the cookware the proper size Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area element or surface burner Cookware should not extend more than 1 2 5 cm outside the cooking area Hot Surface indicator light stays on Does the Hot Surface indicator light stay on after control knob s have been turned off See Cooktop Controls section Cooktop cooking results not what expected Is the proper cookware being used See Cookware section Is the control knob set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls section Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions On coil element models is the element inserted properly See Coil Elements and Burner Bowls section Oven will not operate m On some models is the electronic clock timer set correctly See Electronic Clock Timer section On some models has the oven selector been set to a BAKE or BROIL function See Baking and Roasting or Broiling sections Oven temperature too high or too low m Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Control section Oven indicator lights flash Do the OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash See Assistance or Service section Oven cooking results not what expected Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions Is the proper temp
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