Whirlpool RF3165XW, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF3165XW ...

Page 2: ...re you use your range You are responsible for l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly l Properly maintaining t...

Page 3: ...ical or foam type extinguisher l Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire l 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 heating elem...

Page 4: ...face 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 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 may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the...

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Page 6: ... lights are OFF when you are not cooking 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 Use HI to start Use MED HI Use MED Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a for gravy to keep food kee...

Page 7: ...usage of Incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unlt cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information Optional Canning Kit Part NO 2429051 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with hi...

Page 8: ... 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 1 Without pushlng it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a b...

Page 9: ...ther pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Oven Indicator Light will turn on and oft with the elements The top element helps heat dur ing baking but does not turn red to the baking temperature you want The Oven Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the ...

Page 10: ...ing the 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 Knob straight off 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posi tron of the notches TOOTH _ NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4...

Page 11: ...turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counferclock wise until the Oven Indicator 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...

Page 12: ...ition the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 2 Make sure the clock is set fo fhe right time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con trol on the baking temperature you want...

Page 13: ...am soups and cooked meafs or fish Any food fhaf has to walf for cooking to sfari should be very cold or frozen before It Is puf In the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods confalnlng baklng powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than lwo hours after end of ...

Page 14: ... removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Liftfront and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage dmwer 1 Fitends of drawer slide rails into 2 Lift drawer front and push in until the drawer guides on both sides metal stops on drawer slide of opening rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to cl...

Page 15: ...Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range Is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result In burns or electrical shock 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to...

Page 16: ...nits 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 2 Liftthe edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl 4 Lif lout the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chart on page 20 for cleaning instructions ...

Page 17: ...it terminal into the receptacle 4 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 fhe ufenslls on fhe surface unlfs They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look n...

Page 18: ...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 I OPT the d...

Page 19: ...w frame To replace the outer window 2 Slightly tip the window and frame out from the top 3 With both hands lift UD on both sides of the frame Fitthe bottom tabs of the frame 3 Replace the screws into the bottom of the window opening 2 Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned Use warm soapy water and steel wool pads and ...

Page 20: ...leansers Control knobs Control panel Warm soapy water and l Wash rinse and dry well a soft cloth l Do not soak Warm soapy water or l Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth l follow directions provided with the cleaner Broiler pan and grld Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad l Clean after each use l Wash rinse and dry well Oven racks Warm soapy water or soapv steel wool...

Page 21: ... Replace Electrloal Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb Failure to do so could result In electrical shock or burns 1 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb Plug in ap pliance or reconnect at the main powe...

Page 22: ...fore trying to turn If cooking results aren t what you expected l Is the range level l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 10 l If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide l If baking have you allowed IYzto 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pa...

Page 23: ...f you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 5 If YOUneed 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 rep...

Page 24: ... 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 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...