Whirlpool RF367PXD User's Manual
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1. Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury Use only utensils approved for oven use Follow utensil manufac turer s instructions especially 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 eMake sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls could sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Im proper installation of these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or fire eSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the sur face unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the igniting of clothing 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 breaking due to the sudden change in temperature eNever leave surface units unat tended at high heat settings A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that could ignite um eTurn pan handles inwa2. For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the Use the following as a guide to determine oven for even heat to reach all parts of the where to place the pans oven This results in better baking 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 e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e For best results allow 112 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 aluminum foil for baking HHH Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results e Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners Poor baking will result 11 USING YOUR RANGE Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows correct time of day 2 Let Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn c
3. Handles should be made of sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan NOTES e 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 damage the utensil or surface unit Home canning information To protect your range 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 1 inch outside surface unit area Large diameter canners pans if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop e Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on HI Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling e Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection e To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day e Refe
4. 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 oven TEMP LzcToA Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 13 net ees 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 i lf after using the oven for a period of time To raise you are not satisfied with the baking roasting results you can change the tem perature calibration by following these steps Tooth To lower 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 tempera ture with a thermometer Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading Also the thermome
5. as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 27 aaee CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Lift up cooktop AWARNING Be 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners Injury Hazard until the support rods lock into place Lock both support rods in place 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a Failure to do so can result in soapy steel wool pad on heavily soiled serious injury areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from NOTE Do not drop the cooktop Damage both sides while pressing the support could result to the porcelain and the cooktop rods back to unlock them Lower the frame cooktop into place Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy water 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 Control panel Sponge and warm e Wash wipe with clean water and dry soapy water thoroughly e Do not use steel wool or abrasive OR cleansers They may damage the finish Paper towel and e Do not spray cleaner directly on panel spray glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel 28 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exte
6. lt gt 5 Whiripdol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Range Safety Getting to Know Your Range Using Your Range Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Caring for Your Range Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE i MODEL RF367PXD PART NO 3190504 l9 5 Table of Contents A Note to YOu l a 3 The storage drawer ccceeesseseneereees 20 Range Safety ccccccccceeeeceeseeeeeees 4 6 The anti tip bracket eeeeeeseeees 21 Getting to Know Your Range 7 Optional door panel pac 21 Using Your Range ccceseeeeee 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Using the surface units ceee 8 Before you start eessseseeeeseeeeees 22 Positioning racks and pans 10 Setting the Controls eeseeeeereeeees 23 For best air circulation eeeee 11 Special IPS siirsin 25 Using aluminum foil for baking 11 How the cycle works cece eee 25 Setting the clock aeaaee 12 Caring for Your Range 00 26 Using the Minute Timer 0 12 Surface units and reflector bowls 26 Baking roasting cccccceeceseseseeteees 13 Lift UP COOKtOP 0 0 0 2 eee eee eeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Adjusting the oven temperature Clean
7. must not be moved 2 Set the Oven Selector and Oven OvEN TEMP suLLeToR Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 3 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on e Use 2 hours for light soil e Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in continued on next page 23 USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 5 After the Self Cleaning cycle is a completed and the oven has cooled enough the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 3 When the oven has cooled enough move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily 24 Special tips e Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e After the oven is cool wipe up any residue
8. 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 aday 1 800 253 1301 Range Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under AWAR N i N G warning symbols Please pay special This symbol alerts you to such attention to these symbols and follow any dangers as fire electrical shock instructions given Here is a brief explanation burns and personal injury 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 following General eDo not leave children alone or eRead all instructions before using Unattended in area where the the range range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any eInstall or locate the range only in accordance with the provided pan or ine tange they Coulbe Installation Instructions The range ourned orinjurea ee must be installed by a qualified Do not operate the range if it is installer The range must be damaged or not working properly properly connected to electrical Do not use the range for warming supply and grounded or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start a eUse the range only for it
9. or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If any spots remain clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual If the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 22 How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 23 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 32 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops 1 2 hour before the 31 2 hour setting is up 75 F 468 C CLEANING CYCLE OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR LOCKS normal broiling temperature DOOR UNLOCKS Temperature START 1 2 3 STOP Time In Hours 25 Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care You can do most cleaning with items found around your home Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and ope
10. ASSISTANCE ccccesccesseeceseseeeeeneeeees 33 BAKING Aluminum foil 0 2 2 eeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 PANS a A N Sees 10 PRAGCKS EEE a E ET 10 Setting cycle 0 ceccceeesceeesenseeeeees 13 BROILING Broil stop position 00 ee eee eeeeeeeereeees 15 Broiling rack position chart 16 Eio E E E a erecrcrece eee 17 PANN reei taasi eiie d aeae 15 17 Setting cycle nsesessesseesssonrerrerrerensrereros 15 THOS EE E E E 17 CANNING KIT ou ceeteeessseeeeeeeeeesenseeenes 10 CLEANING Broiler pan and grid eesseceeeeeees 29 Control KNODS cccccssseecceessseseeeeeeeees 28 Control panel sisses 28 Exterior surfaces 0 2 cece eeseeeeeeeeeees 29 OVEN Cavity oo eeeccecscceeeteeeeseetetersnes 29 Oven door GlaSS 0 eeeseeeesseeeeeeees 29 Oven TACKS rerranes sooritas tersine 29 Reflector bowls sssseesesonesssessnssesssnerens 29 Surface units espoteetncasn ated taste tess 29 Under the Cooktop eeseseeseeeeeeeee 28 CLOCK roe nnd ied avec 12 CONTROL KNOBS eects 8 28 COOKTOP Cleaning sisicckeeen eesti 26 27 29 USNO ec aa enee ei 8 9 COOKWARE CANNING isei sreci Svavetsteeveiecicteeiesees 9 10 U e EAE E E E 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 0 eeeeeeseeeee 17 FEATURES ineo iran 7 LIFT UP COOKTOP svcctaicdiecccazseveecvevereade 28 LIGHT a iietiesees atch eiesicnke aseesecdecaeyss 30 LOCKE LEVER viniera 23 24 TOPIC PAGE MEALTIMER CLOCK 0 eeeeeseseeneeens 18 D
11. TY sssciscdcssccedecevececscicadscesscoxtviv 36 WHIRLPOOL Electric Range Warranty 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 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 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR 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 dealer If you need service first see the Trouble
12. aner OR e Wash wipe with clean water and dry warm soapy water thoroughly and a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self Cleaning cycle See Using the Self Cleaning Cycle on pages 22 25 29 CARING 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 use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise Plug in appliance or recon clockwise nect at the main power supply 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb NOTE The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle 30 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 33 If nothing operates check the following Is the range plugged into a live out
13. e and to slow cook An ing The lower the temperature the slower cad the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart Hamburger patties and thin steaks 1 2 thick or less Quickly 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 16 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 Do not cover the broiler grid with foil 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 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 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 l
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15. fter baking roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 19 USING YOUR RANGE The oven vent AWARNING Ae SS Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface Burn Hazard unit You can cook on the unit or keep food il warm on it while the oven is on The vent is Use pot holders when touching items needed for air circulation Do not block the left near oven vent vent Poor baking roasting can result Failure to do so can result in burns NOTE Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt 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 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the before removing drawer Pull drawer drawer guides on both sides of opening straight out to the first stop Lift front 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal and pull out to the second stop stops on drawer slide rails clear white 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front the way out again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 20 USING YOUR RANGE The anti tip bracket The range will not
16. he Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position all the way to the right e The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out e The Stop Time Knob is not set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 23 for proper setting instructions Cooking results are not what you expected e The range is not level See Installation Instructions e The oven temperature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 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 sides of pan There must be a minimum space of 1 inch e The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the sur face 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 33 32 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting o
17. ing chat isi cities se tevecereetse 28 CONO sate ce seiieiicesaiceianees 14 The oven light c sccescssesssssesseesseeen 30 BONING ininsert anaa iede 15 Troubleshooting cs ccssecssseseseseees 31 Broiling tips e sessenessssreeererrnernssererrnee 17 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Energy SAVING tPS o s cseccssssssseseseeer TO WAGON i A AE aac 35 Using the MEALTIMER clock 18 Warranty oirre 36 The OVEN vent sseseeressenssssersrreres 20 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 inform ation 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 pisa e also record is Sunes date
18. iquid or fat to help 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 LO 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 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 17 USING YOUR RANGE Using the MEALTIMER clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct
19. let with the proper voltage i See Installation Instructions i Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The oven will not e You have not turned the Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL operate e You have set a delayed start time Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control e You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting e You have not set the MEALTIMER clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 18 e You have not set the MEALTIMER clock s Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day If a delay start or stop is not desired the Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turned to the correct time of day Turn knobs till they pop out The surface units e You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit will not operate breaker e The surface units are not plugged in all the way See Replacing on page 27 e You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting Control knob s e You are not pushing in before turning will not turn 31 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE The Self Cleaning cycle e You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera will not operate ture Control Knob to CLEAN e The range clock does not show the correct time of day Reset clock See page 12 e T
20. lockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counter clockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing it in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF 12 USING YOUR RANGE Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 N 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE and oven teme SELECTOR Oven Temperature Control to cn AAN baking roasting temperature lt J you want 3 The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will fa come on The oven is preheated when anaren 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
21. n pages 31 32 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 the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A d 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 area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under e 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 Exampie XYZ Service Co When asking f
22. o much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan and grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 22 e Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle e Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self Cleaning cycle but they will become harder to slide See page 29 If you clean racks in the Self Cleaning cycle place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides Guides are counted from bottom to top e Heat and odors are normal during the Self Cleaning cycle Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle NOTES e Do not force the Lock Lever You could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results e Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent They may melt e Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface e The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Setting the controls 1 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position When the oven temperature goes above normal baking roasting tem peratures the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever
23. or 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 appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1 4 lf 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 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 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 esseceeeeeneees 21
24. r to your canner manual for specific instructions 9 USING YOUR RANGE 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 Positioning racks and pans General guidelines e Always position oven rack s in desired location before turning oven on e To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out Be sure the rack s is level e If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands e For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven e When baking on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom Rack placement for specific foods RACK POSITION Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom 2nd level from bottom Frozen pies large roasts turkeys angel food cakes Bundt cakes most quick breads yeast breads casseroles meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits muffins cakes nonfrozen pies NOTE For recommended rack placement when broiling see Broiling rack position chart on page 16 USING YOUR RANGE
25. rating like new NOTE Let range cool before cleaning Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning chart on page 29 for cleaning instruc 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the tions receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 26 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing N 1 Make sure all surface units are off and 4 When kaka is tier aaa the h cool before replacing surface units and receptacie as Tar S It WII9O pus reflector bowls 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 enough or 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl oe ey be too large for the surface Uae In either case some of the heat that s meant with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down cli to go into or around a utensil goes down and P heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it 3 Hold the surface unit
26. rd 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 RANGE SAFETY When using the oven Always position 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 ele ment in oven eUse care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Grease eGrease is flammable Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents Wipe spill overs immediately Y _ ae Saas Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extin guisher Care and cleaning eSmaill amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be mini mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning eDo not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or aro
27. rior surfaces Sponge and warm Wash wipe with clean water and dry other than control soapy water thoroughly panel e Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers 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 Surface units No cleaning required Spatters or spills will burn off e Do not immerse in water Porcelain enamel Nonabrasive plastic Wipe off excess spills reflector bowls scrubbing pad and e Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR OR the Self Cleaning e Place upside down on oven racks in oven cycle during the Self Cleaning cycle Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water e Do not clean in Self Cleaning cycle each use See note on page 22 Oven racks Steel wool pad and Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm soapy water OR OR the Self Cleaning e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding Oven door glass Paper towel and e Make sure oven is cool spray glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with the cle
28. s intended use as described in this manual eWARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is install Do not touch surface units areas ed properly see The anti tip near units heating elements or bracket on page 21 interior surfaces of oven Surface CAUTION Do not store things units and heating elements may children might want above the be hot even though they are dark range Children could be burned in color Areas near surface units or injured while climbing on it and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop and the oven door 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 eKeep range vents unobstructed
29. se kits from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions e White Kit No 814324 e Almond Kit No 814325 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand cleaning the oven interior Like the other functions of your range you operate the Self Cleaning cycle with the easy to use controls Please review the instructions in this section to keep your AWARNING oven spotless Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle ANAM aaa Keep children away from oven during Self Cleaning cycle Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Failure to follow the above can result in burns or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes Before you start D hand clean seal Hand clean Hand clean door around edge Before you start the Self Cleaning cycle make sure you e Hand clean the areas shown They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and deter gent or a soapy steel wool pad for cleaning NOTE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result e Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed to
30. see p 21 Removable storage drawer p 20 Control panel Left Left MEALTIMER Stop Oven Oven Manual oven Surface front rear clock minute time temperature selector light switch unit control control timer Pp 18 control knob Pp 13 p 30 marker knob knob p 12 19 23 pp 13 14 15 19 p 8 p 8 p 8 18 24 15 19 23 23 Start time Oven heating Right rear Surface Right pp 18 23 indicator light control unit front pp 13 15 knob indicator control p 8 light knob p 8 p 8 5 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 the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on PUSH TO TURN AWARNING Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns 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 as RECOMMENDED USE e To
31. shooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3190504 11 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
32. start foods cooking e To bring liquids to a boil 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 e To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting LO e To keep food warm until ready to serve 2 4 USING YOUR RANGE 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 dam ages 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 cook top are now available in most stores that sell housewares e The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid e Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness 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 cook ing results e
33. ter temperature reading will change as your oven cycles USING YOUR RANGE Broiling NOTES e 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 temperatures 1 Position rack Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 16 MINI iN N ANN 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 ONAE Beleero 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 450 ARO L 1500 15 USING YOUR RANGE To custom broil at a lower temperature o If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven OVEN TEMP 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 q heating element to cycl
34. time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Failure to follow the above can result in death food poisoning or sickness To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven 2 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking roasting to start 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off USING YOUR RANGE Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Temper ature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop auto matically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached After baking roasting is done Oven TEM seL c108 OFF or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem perature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 4 A
35. 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 Tip Over Hazard Connect anti tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti tip bracket if range is moved Do not push down on the open oven door Follow the Installation Instructions Do not let children climb onto the oven door Failure to do so can result in death burns or other 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 e Remove the storage drawer See page 20 Cable attached to rear of control panel z Rear leveling leg Wall bracket e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is Floor bracket attached with screws to the wall behind the e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is 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 range is secured by the two hooks on the positioned 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 the
36. und any part of the oven eBefore self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide 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 e Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range 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 help you find information on specific Parts and features quickly page references are included Control panel ee Oven vent p 20 N Plug in surface AKC NR unit with Automatic oven EA gisi light switch pp 8 26 27 p 30 Broil element i WSS Y Model and serial ny SRR UN number plate aes QS p Bake element A S S C K Lock fever r p 23 Anti tip toor NER bracket for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket
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