Whirlpool RF3000XP User's Manual
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1. e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with cleaner e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Oven rack Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Standard Warm soapy water or oven soapy steel wool pad Commercial oven cleaners e Remove door for easier access e Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface e Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner e Rinse well with clear water e Use in well ventilated room e Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating ele ments oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur 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 e ls the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or a breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL e is the Oven Temperature Control 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 e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn e Did you pus2. we Ey 6 fa T met ae ete ys Beg oe e ER TA biota a T in eM ae USE Asay RO ES TS IE Id E snes ROUTAN te ee SRR RT YT oP PUGS E E IRS OS Sey cies Sect ibe a hte co os Ye ge A pe gt Whirlpool ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF3000XP Contents ae Before You Use Your Range 2 Caring for Your Range Important Safety Instructions Control Panel Parts and Features Surface Units and Using Your Range Reflector Bowls Using the Surface Units Lift Up Cooktop Optional Canning Kit Oven Door Using the Oven Controls Lower Panel Baking Cleaning Chart Broiling If You Need Service or Oven Vent Assistance Optional Rotisserie c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation 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 suppon 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 information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using your range fo
3. 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 IONVA ANOA AOI DNIAVO The Lower Panel The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the range To remove the lower panel 4 Pull out bottom of panel 2 Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips To replace lower panel 4 Place notches in top of panel over 2 Swing down and push bottom of the top clips panel to secure bottom clips Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO CLEAN 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 e Do not allow food containing acids pad for stubborn spots such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface unlts No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Chrome Automatic dishwasheror Wash with other cooking utensils reflector warm soapy water and e Clean frequently bowls plastic scrubbing pad e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Control knobs Warm soapy water and soft cloth e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner
4. unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit W WARNING The surface unit shouid 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 Using the Oven Controls Baking Rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be cen fered in the oven Always leave at least1 2 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 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out selector N Z lt O X 70 gt Z Y rr 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light first goes off oen temp 4 Put food in the oven Note Oven 5 When baking is done turn both racks walls and d
5. S 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 purchase Rats to return Proof of purchase is all that A a is required for in warranty service Service Company Phone Number Al34VS ISN NOA 140439 Parts and features Model RF3000XP SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFT REAR CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL OVEN VENT PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE BROIL sucone ng WSS D ovin aa OVEN DOOR OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL OVEN SELECTOR oven temp selector A OVEN SIGNAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units O gt AJ 4 mn gt v I m 2 Cc 7 mi N a 2 Z 0 lt O C A AO gt m PUSKIN Surface Unit Indicators Turn to The solid dot in the surface unit Setting indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob Signal Light One of the signal lights will glow when a surface unit is
6. e 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 oxen Lemp 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop 4 Set the Oven Selector and the position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open TESIS Control to by itself SINE ANOA NISN oven temp selector 5 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 siower from the star 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 partly open whenever the oven Is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 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 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 hold
7. e as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR R MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES WHIALPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 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 number 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 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part 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 Wh
8. ers when moving it Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven you can order a kit Part No RCK79 261881 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel WARNING To avoid burns and possible electric shock first make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL 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 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they pointto OFF 10 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 JONVA ANOA AOI NIXVO JONVI ANOA DNISN 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 14 for cleaning instructions 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 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
9. h in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 1Y 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 e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used see the 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 1304 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 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 y network of fran Rae _ chised TECH CARE Service Companies TECH CARE TECH CARE serv L _FRANCHISED SERVICE oe 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 servic
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11. llow basic precautions including the following DO NOT allow childrentouseor 6 KEEP pan handles turned in but not play with any par 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 MAKE SURE to open the oven door room Persons in the room could all the way when adding or remov be burned or injured or a fire ing food to prevent burns could start FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THI
12. on Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They WARNING Be sure all can be set anywhere between HI lights are OFF when you and OFF 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 Hi 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 to a fry chicken andicing to starting it ready to boil orpancakes cook large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables or lower within the LO CAUTION The use of the Hi setting for long periods of time steals Tee can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector nes E A bowls Start cooking on HI and turn control down to con a de tinue cooking Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to 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
13. oor 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 temperature atthe 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 continued on next page 4 Pull the Oven Temperature 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Control 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 e replace the control knob Broiling A broiler pan and grid Part Numbers 310976 and 258171 may be ordered from your Whirlpool Dealer WARNING Always use a pan designed for broiling The grid holds the food above the drippings and helps prevent excessive smoke and or fir
14. terminal started into the receptacle is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will i fit into the reflector bowl CAUTION Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer if a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface 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 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 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod WARNING Be sure the rod fits in the notch in the cook top and is held securely lt 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 result to the porcelaln and the cooktop frame The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier fo clean the oven 1 WARNING To avoid burns be sure the oven is OFF and COOL Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift
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