Whirlpool RF3100XV, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE Models RF313PXVT Shown RF310PXV RF3100XV ...

Page 2: ...E WARRANTY Page 12 13 13 13 15 15 16 16 17 18 18 20 61988 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read this Use Care Guide and the Cooking Guide for important safety information You are personally responsible for l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing the range where it is protected from the elements and on a floor strong en...

Page 3: ...d or smother with baking soda or salt 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele ment and you could be burned 9 DO NOT heat unopened con tainers They could explode The hot contents could burn and container particles could cause injury 10 When adding or removing food MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to pr...

Page 4: ...Parts and features Models RF313PXVT RF310PXV and RF3100XV CLOCK CONTROL PANEL LITERATURE PAC UKUIL ...

Page 5: ...tart Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy to keep food ing to bring keep food rapid boil to puddings cookina after warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO CAUTION The use of the HI setting for long periods of time band to keep can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector I food at the bowls Start cooking on HI and turn contro...

Page 6: ...rmation Optional Canning Kit Part NO 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company Se...

Page 7: ...er 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 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want Without pushing in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a buz...

Page 8: ...nd off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not 8 turn red The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven Si...

Page 9: ...ll the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about tOT 5 C LOCKING 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches TOOTH NOTCHES L 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screws and repl...

Page 10: ...urn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on ...

Page 11: ... on CAUTION Plastic utensils lett over the vent can melt 1Do not block the vent Poor baking can result The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer 1 Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and side drawer all the way out ...

Page 12: ...ooking Guide and sales slip in the Literature Pat inside the storage drawer Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No RCK 81 242985 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Optional Door Panel Pat Models RF313PXVT and RFSIOPXV If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can...

Page 13: ... knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 1 Pull knobs straight off 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 page17 for cleaning instructions ...

Page 14: ...e receptacle The ele ment hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around CAUTION Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either ...

Page 15: ...le pressing the support rods bock to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it eosler to clean the oven 1 2 3 Open the door to the first stop position Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only whe...

Page 16: ...om the top 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame 3 Replace the screws Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned Use worm soapy water and steel wool pods and a commercial oven cleaner See Cleaning Chart for further instructions Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements thermostat oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will ...

Page 17: ...sh cleansers Control knobs Control panel Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a sofi cloth l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not soak l Wash rinse and dry well l Follow directions provided with the cleaner Broiler pan and grid Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad l Clean after each use l Wash rinse and drv well Oven racks Warm soapy water or soapv steel ...

Page 18: ...lector 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 box l Are surface units plugged in all the way l Do the control knobs turn 18 If surface unit control knob s will not turn l Did you push in before trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you...

Page 19: ...y Yellow Pages under 4 If you have a problem Call our CCCL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Customer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this...

Page 20: ...is used In other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This produc 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 r L WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incident...