Whirlpool RF3000XVN3, Use & Care Manual

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Page 2: ...nsible for 0 Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide 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 Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly l Properly maintaining the range 0 Using the range only for jobs expected of a hom...

Page 3: ...d clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking BDo not use the range for warming efficiency or heating the room Persons could l Never leave surface units unat be burned or injured or a fire could start tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause b Do not leave children alone or smoking and greasy spill overs unattended in area where the that may ignite range is...

Page 4: ...r 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 tim...

Page 5: ...TURE CONTROL 1 SURFACEUNIT MARKER LEFTFRbNT CONTROL KNOB SURFACEUNIT INDICATOR LIGHT OVEN m I _ INDICATOR LIGHT I RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB I I OVEN 1 SELECTOR RIGHT FRONT I CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL ONE PIECE CHRt REFLECTOR MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE OVEN DO ...

Page 6: ... Someone could 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 HI to start Use ME HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for ...

Page 7: ...ached to the pan Bum Personal InJury and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan Is too small for the surface untt you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit Use correctly dzed cooklng utensils to prevent InJury l Not all glass glass ceramic ceramlc earthenware and other glazed ufensfts are safe for cooktop cooklng Some will crack or break wtth sudden temperature chang...

Page 8: ...its 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 l Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Optional Canning Kit Part NO 24...

Page 9: ...e baking temperature you baking the elements will turn on want The Oven Indicator Light will and off to keep the oven tem come on The oven is preheated perature at the setting The Oven when the Oven Indicator Light first Indicator Light will turn on and off goes off with the elements NOTE Do not preheat oven when The top element helps heat roasting or cooking items such during baking but does not ...

Page 10: ...ack on second level from bottom l Cookies biscuits cakes and non frozen pies place rack on second or third level from bottom Fire and Personal Injury Hazard l Always position oven rack in desired location before turning oven on Be sure the rack is level l If rack must be moved while oven is hot use potholders or oven mifts to protect hands Do not let potholders or oven mitts contact hot heating el...

Page 11: ...out 1inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One Pan l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cook ing results 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 a...

Page 12: ...o that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 4 Set the Oven Selector an...

Page 13: ...revent spatter smoke or fire l Refer to a broiling char f in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times l 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 Fire Hazard l Place meat the correct distance from the element Meat placed too close to the element may spatter smoke burn or catch fire during broil...

Page 14: ... 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 NOTCHES TOOTH 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C TOOT H NOi...

Page 15: ...he right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the rlghf rear surface unit use potholders when movlng lt Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt ...

Page 16: ...2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy 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 su...

Page 17: ...ure to do so can result In burns or elec trical shock 1 Turn off all surface units Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions continued on next page ...

Page 18: ...urface unit recep tacle and the element hold down clip 1 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle The ele ment 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...

Page 19: ...d areas 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock it at the s...

Page 20: ...nel to remove from top clips To replace the lower panel 1 Place notches in top of panel over the top clips 2 Swing down and push bottom of panel to secure bottom clips To verity the anti tip bracket is engaged l Remove the lower panel l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation ...

Page 21: ... plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas l Wipe off regularly when range is cool l Do not allow food contalnlng acids such as vinegar tomato lemon Juice or milk to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy ttnlsh l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surtace units No cleaning required l Spatters or spills will burn off l Do not Immerse In water Chrome reflector bowls Warm soapy water...

Page 22: ...cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt age See Installation Instructions l Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate l Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL l Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate l Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker...

Page 23: ...IANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERYlCE SERVICE COMPA VIES XYZ SEAVICECO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 If you need FSP replacement partsJr FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement partfor your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifica...

Page 24: ...Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE 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 a...