Whirlpool RF360BX User's Manual
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1. 7o zo gt P d rr Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough fo clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 3 Pull the surface unit straight away 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See from the receptacle Cleaning Chart on page 26 for cleaning instructions 20 Replacing AWARNING Burn Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard e Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls Fallure to do so can result In burns or electrical shock e Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could 4 Turn off all surface units 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit recep tacle and the element hold down Clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as 4 When terminal is pushed into the possible with the terminal just receptacle as far as if will go push started into the receptacle Push down the edge of the surface unit the surface unit terminal into the opposite the receptacle The ele receptacle ment hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surfa2. protect hands Do not let potholders or oven mitts contact hot heating elements Always use dry potholder or oven mitt to change racks or handle utensils in the oven Do not use a damp potholder or oven mitt Steam burns could result deed to follow the above precautions may result in fire or personal njury c c 20 20 gt 9 The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven For Best Air Circulation e Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other e Allow 172 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls e Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to deter mine where to place the pans One Pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two Pans Place in opposite corners of the Oven rack NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat loss longer cooking times and unsatistactory baking or roasting results Rely on your timer How to Use Aluminum Foil for Baking P 3 2 B 22 3 oat ar 2 A ww 9 S 23 7 EA ii HH ce comes es oan came a 4 Use aluminum foil to catch spill overs from pies or casseroles e Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food e Do not cover the
3. Push in Minute Timer Knob and 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop turn clockwise until clock shows out Turn clockwise until Minute the right time of day Timer hand points to OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven it works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer TO SET CLOCK PUSH AND TUAN TO SET MINUTE TIMER TURN RNOG minute timer 4 Without pushing It turn the 2 Without pushing in turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the timer back to the setting you want hand passes the setting you want When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING e uv c 2 79 gt c O Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls 4 Position the racks properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out For information on posi tioning racks see How To Position Racks and Pans on page 11 SELF CLEANING OVEN i 3 5 10 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Lig
4. Stop Times all have the right time of day 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking tempera tures the door cant be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved 7 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 Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke e Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual e If the Self Cleaning cycle doesnt get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 22 oven temp selector inute timer slart time time E 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven SS Temperature Control to OFF When the oven temperature drops 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time below approximately 520 F Knob clockwise until it points to 271 C move the Lock Lever back the right time of day to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily AWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the ov
5. entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cook ing results AWARNING Electrical Shock Fire and Product Damage Hazard e Do not allow foll to touch the heating elements because It will damage them and could result in shock or fire hazard e Do not line oven bottom with foll or other liners Poor baking will result Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop furning on the oven The oven rack position open about 4 inches should be positioned so that the 10 2 cm The door will stay open surface of the food is at least 3 by itself inches 7 4 cm away from the NOTE The door must be partly broil element open whenever the oven is set to 2 Put the broiler pan and food on BROIL Leaving the door open the rack allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures oven temp selector 4 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 1
6. 62 7 C The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures eo Z c at gt 2 m Broiling Tips e Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire e Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times e After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is left in the heated oven AWARNING Fire Hazard e Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broiling e To ensure adequate grease drainage do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling Also covering the broiler grid with foil is not recommended Poor drainage of grease may result in fire If foil is used cut slits in foil to correspond with all openings in broiler grid Grease can then drain away and cool in pan 14 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 compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the
7. AFETY 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 e Read all instructions before using the range e Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions It is recom mended that the range be in stalled by a qualified installer The range must be properly con nected to electrical supply and grounded e To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance the appliance must be secured by a properly in stalled anti tip bracket To check if the bracket is installed properly remove the storage drawer see page 18 and verify that the anti tip bracket is engaged Do not use the range for warmin or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start e Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured Do not wear loose or hanging gar ments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot sur face unit or heating element and you could be burned e Do notrepair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All Other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician e Do not store flammable materials in ornearthe range They could explode or bu
8. AVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 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 paris in your area referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 amp If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con sumer views at fhe highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the prob lem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 29 P je cC 2 m m 0 e 50 lt m e 7 Z m Notes 30 Notes C2 2 WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY m FULL O
9. Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 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 AWARNING Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right The vent is needed for air circulation rear surface unit use potholders Do not block the vent Poor baking when moving it Pan handles can can result become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt e lt 7 zo 2 O m The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip bracket Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any potsandpans 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer before removing drawer Pull drawer all the way out straight ouf to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer DRAWER SLIDE RAIL 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 4 Fit ends of dra
10. NE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpools service company WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 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 limitation or exclusion 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 also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and Assistance additional help can be found by calling our artery nee service assistance te
11. abrasive plastic e Clean frequently bowls scrubbing pad Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven Control knobs Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well a soft cloth e Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner e Follow directions provided with and a soft cloth the cleaner Broller pan Warm soapy water or a e Clean after each use and grid soapy steel wool pad e Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean In Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 22 Oven racks Self Cleaning cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning Cycle OR Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand If racks are left In the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle apply a small amount of vegetable oll to the sides of the racks to make them easler to slide Oven door spray glass cleaner or e Make sure oven is cool glass warm soapy water and e Follow directions provided with a non abrasive plastic the cleaner scrubbing pad e Wash rinse and dry well Self Cleaning For areas outside the e Follow directions starting on Oven Self Cleaning area use page 22 Using the Self Cleaning warm soapy wate
12. ce 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 eifher 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 21 gt 79 Z 20 az gt Q m Lift Up Cooktop 4 Litt front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place AWARNING Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop acci dentally falling 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use e Do not drop the cooktop a soapy steel wool pad on heav Damage can result to the por ily soiled areas celain and the cooktop frame 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely Before You Start 1 Clean the areas shown by hand DO NOT clean move or bend fhe They do not get hot enough dur fiberglass seal Poor cleaning and in
13. d be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally 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 Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on unit Use to start 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 toa fry chicken icing to X starting it ready to boil orpancakes large on a higher serve Set the amounts of setting heat higher vegetables orlower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want Cookware There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people Knowing something about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking utensils for your needs 4 Use only flat bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units To check the flatness of a utensil Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it Rotate the ruler in all directions There should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler 2 The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid 3 Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food 4 The pan material m
14. e the pans the size called for in the recipe eDo the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face elements being used 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained con sultants The consultant 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 If you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net ol work of autho service zed Whirlpool service Compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro vide after warranty service any where in the United States To locate fhe authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS lt gt Whirl WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SE
15. en gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times TC LI CL L Ie87 F eecjcuauNecvcit I 9 O SE eee urges DA IZEI IM I oven sors or 1 es a ee lt E 1000 F V o E o NI PP pa SECUN T TER 2006 a URL NC sase ERE CO CENE LAN Qa CEN UNI LAS Ge START Ya hr 1hr 1v2 hrs 2 hrs 2Y hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that ittakes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 25 gt 0 2 a c 7 AJ gt 2 m Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterlor Warm soapy water and e Wipe off regularly when range is surfaces a soft cloth cool Non abrasive plastic e Do not allow food containing scrubbing pad for heavily acids such as vinegar tomato soiled areas lemon juice or milk remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units No cleaning required e Spatiers or spills will burn off e Do not immerse In water Chrome Warm soapy water and e Wash rinse and dry well reflector a non
16. ensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature continued on next page 3 m P c eo m nd gt 2 3 Z e AJ c O oO 2 e e Turn pan handles inward but not over other surface units This will help reduce the chance of burns igniting of flammable materials and spills due to bumping of the pan e Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result e Use care when opening oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food e Do not heat unopened containers They could explode The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury e Keep range vents unobstructed e Always position 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 e Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide e 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 e Before self cleaning the oven re move broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean mis cellaneous parts Do not store
17. etal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom e Q 70 gt 0 m B Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material and be securely attached to the pan AWARNING Burn Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e If the panis too small for the surface unit you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury e Not all glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware and other glazed utensils are safe for cooktop cooking Some will crack or break with sudden temperature changes which could result in personal Injury 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 for long periods of time can 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 one which has boiled dry on a hot surface unit It can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit e Do not use canners woks and specialty utensils with rounded warped ridged or dented bottoms These could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unif Home Canning Info
18. g the Self Cleaning cycle for soil poor baking will result to burn away Use hot water and 2 detergent or a soapy steel wool Remove the broiler pan and any pad on pots and pans you may have e The inside of the door The cen ee ni wht ter area of the door does not NOTE The broiler pan w ithout need to be hand cleaned grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle e The frame around the oven s a 3 Wipe out any loose soll or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle HAND HAND CLEAN DO NOT CLEAN FRAME DOOR AROUND HAND CLEAN 4 if you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from fhe oven and clean by hand Otherwise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harderto slide See chart on page 26 Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned In the oven They will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle This wil help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle AWARNING P 20 2 0 9 20 6 c 5 zo gt O rm Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you e Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
19. ge See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate is the Oven Selector turned to BAKE or BROIL If Oven Selector isturned to TIMED BAKE wait until the start time is reached 15 the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting Is the automatic MEALTIMER Clock set correctly If surface units will not operate e Have you checked your home s main fuses 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 push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN e Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day Is the knob all the way out sthe Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you wantthe cleaning cycle to stop Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected Is the range level 28 e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 15 f needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Are you using pans recommended in the Cookware section on page 6 e If baking have you allowed 17 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Ar
20. ht first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles SELF CLEANING OVEN selector oven temp When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera fure at the setting The OVEN HEAT ING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red How To Position Racks and Pans The racks should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 12 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For proper cooking follow these guidelines for specific foods Angel and bundt cake pans yeast breads frozen pies large roasts and turkeys place rack on lowest level e Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats place rack on second level from bottom Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom A WARNING Fire and Personal Injury Hazard e Always position oven racks in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the racks are level If racks must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mitts to
21. imer Gime time 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off SELF CLEANING OVEN 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control fo the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 7 After baking is done orto stop the oven before preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To start baking now and stop automatically To start baking now and stop automatically 4 Position rack s properly and place food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is out 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Set the Oven Tem perature Control to the baking temperature you want 6 After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF AWARNING To avold sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS
22. lephone number 1 800 253 1304 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark TM Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3150260 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Wa
23. oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps LOCKING SCREWS 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches TOOTH NOTCHES TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO the tooth a notch closer to HI Each Each notch equals about 10 F notch equals about 10 F 5 C 5 C Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob e 2 0 20 gt 2 Using The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock The automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off af times you set even when you are nof around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start and stop automatically 4 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven TO SET CLOCK PUSH AND TURN KNOT TO SET MINUTE TIMER TURN start time stop time 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking fo start oven te 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 16 minute limer start time slop time 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day inute t
24. r or Cycle soapy steel wool pads e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foll to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven NO O The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door To Replace AWARNING Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns e The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop It Broken glass could cause injury 4 Unplug appliance or disconnect 2 Remove glass bulb cover in at the main power supply the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise gt p di 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover by socket Replace the bulb with a screwing it in clockwise Plug in 40 watt appliance bulb appliance or reconnect at the main power supply 27 P 2 20 0 gt 2 2 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates s the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt a
25. rmation To Protect Your Range 4 Use flat bottomed canners for best results Do not use canners with dented or ridged porcelain enamel ware bottoms They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over heating which damages the cookdop 2 For best results use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit Large diameter canners if not properly centered trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop 3 Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time Excessive heat build up will damage the cooktop 4 Alternate surface units This allows the surface units to cool down between batches 5 Start with hot water This reduces the time the control is set on high Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling 6 Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection 7 To prolong the life of the elements e Prepare small batches ata time e Do not use elements for canning all day 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 authorized Whirlpool service company Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock pe 4
26. rn e Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Smother cooktop 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 extinguisher e Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heat ing elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder They could catch on fire e Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heat ing element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency e Never leave surface unifs unat tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill overs that may ignite e Make sure the reflector bowls are in during cooking Cooking without reflector bowls may sub ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage e Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of elec tric shock or fire e Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed ut
27. things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flam mable materials contact surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near fhe vent opening the cooktop and the oven door FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR EXPLOSION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door onthe oven frame and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Compan
28. use amp care guide ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF360BXX Contents sac BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE Using the Automatic IMPORTANT SAFETY MEALTIMER Clock INSTRUCTIONS The Oven Vent PARTS AND FEATURES The Storage Drawer USING YOUR RANGE Optional DoorPanel Pac Using the Surface Units CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Home Canning Information Control Panel and Knobs Setting the Clock Surface Units and Reflector Using the Minute Timer Baking or Roasting Lift Up Cooktop Setting the Oven Controls Using the Self Cleaning How To Position Racks Cycle Cleaning Chart How To Use Aluminum Foil The Oven Light for Baking IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR Broiling ASSISTANCE Setting the Oven Controls WHIRLPOOL RANGE Custom Broil 1 WARRANTY Broiling Tips Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for e Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide e Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the 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 e Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket with a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket IMPORTANT S
29. wer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged e Remove the storage drawer e Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws e Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned underthe anti tip bracket e See Installation Instructions for further details 18 Optional Door Panel Pac If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814071 or Almond Kit No 814072 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs AWARNING Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 4 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull contro knobs straight off 3 Use warm soa py water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soa py water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position 19 2 2 7 70 c 2 E O gt 2 c DA zo
30. y Phone Number Parts and features Model RF360BXX AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER OVEN SURFACE CLOCK STOP TEMPERATURE OVEN UNIT MINUTE TIMER TIME CONTROL SELECTOR MARKER LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR START SURFACE OVEN RIGHT FRONT CONTROL CONTROL TIME HEATING HEATING CONTROL KNOB KNOB INDICATOR INDICATOR KNOB LIGHT LIGHT RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL OVEN VENT ONE PIECE CHROME PLUG IN REFLECTOR BOWL SURFACE UNIT AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SELF CLEANING o LOCK OVEN e LEVER BERS SS Ke OVEN RACK SS AN GUIDE NS HI BROIL HEAT SEAL ELEMENT BAKE ANTI TIP BRACKET ZE ELEMENT REMOVABLE N STORAGE DRAWER LAN N x pr gt Ti m o AJ c zi Z e e gt e N gt pa TI m gt cC 20 m e Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN V men 9 Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting They can be set anywhere 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 Heating indicator Light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on AWARNING Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone coul
31. your oven Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish 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 until It moves freely e Do not use foll or other liners in the oven During the Self Cleaning cycle foll can burn or melt and damage the oven surface e Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results Do not leave plastic utensils near vent They may melt 23 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle This will help heat odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible D SET CLOCK PUSH AMD TUAN KNOG TO SET MINUTE TIMER TUAN KNOB SELF CLEANING OVEN 4 Setthe Oven Selector and Oven temperature Control to CLEAN stop lime 3 Push in andturn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours 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 out 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven tem perature has dropped below approximately 520 F 274 C the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 24 minute Limer stari slop ume 2 Make sure the Clock Start and
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