Whirlpool RF316PXY, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...You 2 TSZF 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 18 If You Need E2T E Or 23 Warranty 28 1400 253 1301 Call us with questions or mments bsa STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF316PXY ...

Page 2: ...elp alert you to such dangers as This symbol will help you avoid actions which personal injury burns fire and electrical shock could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1 301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You N...

Page 3: ...r let clothing or racket To check if the bracket other flammable materials is installed properly see The contact surface units areas anti tip bracket on page 17 near units heatin elements or interior surfaces 0 oven until 9 CAUTION Do not store things children mi ht want above the they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range Chil 3ren could be burned or injured while climbing ...

Page 4: ...it If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heatin element will be exppsed an may result iI b d ElY n8 9 F e ajso improves cooking effi ciency Check to be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa9e for use on the ran e Only certain types of glass g ass ceramic ceramic 9 earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Neve...

Page 5: ... Do not use water on grease damage or move the seal fires Never pick up a flaming Clean only parts recommended pan Smother flaming pan on in this Use and Care Guide range by coverin with a well 91 Do not repair or replace any fitted lid cookie s eet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of part of the range unless specifi cally recommended in this E an can be extin uished with 3 manual All other ser...

Page 6: ...odel and serial number plate Removable storage drawer ceramic cooktop Automatic oven light switch Broil element Bake element Control panel Left front Automatic MEALTIMER Surface control knob I heating Oven temperature Right rear Surface unit clocwminute timer indicator light control knob control knob marker Left rear I I Ma al control knob Start time Stop time oven light Ove n heating Ob en indica...

Page 7: ...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 turned on Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units get hot The Indicator Lights ...

Page 8: ...d contact with the surface units Utensils with rounded warped ridged porce lain enamel ware or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating which damages the utensil and or surface unit Woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores and departments l The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose mediu...

Page 9: ...cement for specific foods FOOD Frozen pies large roasts and turkeys Angel and bundt cakes and yeast breads RACK POSlTlON Lowest level or 2nd level from bottom 2nd level from bottom Casseroles muffins most quick breads and meats 2nd or 3rd level from bottom Cookies biscuits 2nd or 3rd level from cakes and non frozen bottom pies When baking on two racks arrange racks on bottom and third level from b...

Page 10: ...ers 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 Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles l 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 l Do...

Page 11: ...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 counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting yo...

Page 12: ... During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does not turn red Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use So even though your new oven is propery adjusted to ...

Page 13: ...Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Tem perature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from th...

Page 14: ... drain away and cool in pan 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 l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum ...

Page 15: ...tart and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly 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 4 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want...

Page 16: ...o OFF To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish A...

Page 17: ...stop and slide drawer closed Drawer slide rail lv The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use HOW ever tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cab...

Page 18: ...ed directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on opencoil elements Because of this the surface should be dust free and soil free before heating Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability The Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your unit paper towels or a sponge and the razor scraper included with your range are all you need to clean your cooktop F...

Page 19: ... Store razor blades out of reach of children NOTE For more information on using the razor scraper see back of scraper package steps to follow 1 Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light s go off 2 Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked on soil using a paper towel If some soil remains leave some creme on the spot s and follo...

Page 20: ...e only when it is on the hinges correctly Cleaning other range parts Use the following chart for proper cleaning of your range PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from water control panel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners The...

Page 21: ...ponge and warm soapy water l Remove door for easier access See page 20 l Wash rinse and dry well Soapy steel wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR l Remove door for easier access l Rinse well with water Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas l Remove door for easier access l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well w...

Page 22: ... The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power suppfy 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3 Remove ...

Page 23: ...it proper voltage See Installation Instructions with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown Replace household fuse or reset circuit or a circuit breaker has breaker tripped The oven will not You have not turned the Turn the Oven Selector to the desired setting operate Oven Selector to BAKE or BROIL You have set a delayed start Wait for the start time to be reached time You have not turned t...

Page 24: ...rculation around pan when baking The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used SOLUTION Push control knob s in before turning to a setting Level range See Installation Instructions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Re...

Page 25: ...PPLlAMCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES 6 MAJOR SERVICE A REPAJR DRYERS SERVICE A REPAJR 4 If you need FSP replace ment 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 specificatio...

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Page 28: ...other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide G R...