Whirlpool RF3300W, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...RANGE Continuous Cleaning Models RF330PXV Shown RF33OOW Mashers Clolher Orvet s Freezers Relr eralor Freews Ice Makers lushwashers BUIII ln Ovens and Surlace Un ls Ranpea M crowsve Ovens Trash CompaC ...

Page 2: ... Corporation Before 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 Prope...

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: ...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 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...

Page 5: ... OVEN TEMPERATURE MlNm TIMER CONTROL 1 SURFACEUNIT MARKER CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR RIGHT REAR I LIGHT SWITCH OVEN SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KN6E OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL MODEL AND PLATE CONTINUOUS REMOVABLE CIcIrnII mm _ JIUKAC t YKAWER r OVEN DOOR ...

Page 6: ... Ilghts are OFF when you are not cooklng Someone could be burned or a fire could start If a surface unlt Is accidentally lefl ON Unttl you get used to the sefflngs use the followlng 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 foods cook to hold a for gravy ing to bring rapid boil to puddings l...

Page 7: ... usage of Incorrect utensils for long perlods of time can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wlrlng and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooklng on HI and turn control down to continue cooklng See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information OptiOld CaMing Kit Part No 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high...

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 pushing lt In turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE SEflING 2 Wlthoul pushing In turn the knob back to th...

Page 9: ...elements The top element helps heat during baklng bul does not turn red The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be cen tered in the oven Always leave at least lY2to 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 Indicator Light wi...

Page 10: ...give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the tem perature settings they can be adjusted by following these Steps 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posl tlon of the notches I 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperature move the tooth a n...

Page 11: ...ture Control to OFF Putthe broiler pan and food on the rack Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counter clockwlse 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 The lower the tempera ture the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BR...

Page 12: ...he unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit use potholders when removlng lt Pan handles can become hot enough to burn Plastic utensils leff over the vent can melt The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result 12 ...

Page 13: ...re removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Liftfront and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and zde drawer all the way out Replacing the stomge drawer 1 Fitends of drawer siiz rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 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 cle...

Page 14: ...814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard I Make sure all controls are OFF and the range Is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result In burns or electrical shock I 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control ...

Page 15: ...e to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Turn off ail surface units 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle Liftthe edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down cliF and the reflector bowl 4 Lift out the reflector bowl See Cleaning Chari on page 21 tor cleaning instructions continued on next page 15 ...

Page 16: ...t terminal into the receptacle 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 unlts They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look ne...

Page 17: ... 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 I Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven Is cool before removing oven door Fallure to do so can result In burns or electrlcal shock 1 Open the...

Page 18: ...ol before removing the outer wlndow Failure to do so can result In burns or electrical shock 1 Turn off all controls With the door closed remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame 2 Slightly tip the window and frame out from the top 3 With both hands lift up on both sides of the frame To replace the outer window I Fitthe bottom tabs of the frame into the bottom of the window opening...

Page 19: ...t must be used properly Cut foil from a roll of heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer Burn Electrlcal Shock and Product Damage Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven Is cool before using foil Failure to do so can result In burns or electrlcal shock l Do not let toll touch the bake element It could damage the eleme...

Page 20: ... and could stain the bottom Hand Cleaning WINDOW Keep clean with hot soapy water Use a plastic scrub bing pad for heavily soiled areas Personal InJury Hazard Rinse well Do not use steel wool or Do not use oven cleaning prod abraslve cleansers ucts Some can become trap ped In the porcelain surface and glve off harmtul tumes RACKS Use a soapy steel wool WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot pad for best clea...

Page 21: ...Control knobs Warm soapy water and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not soak Control panel 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 grid Oven racks Oven door glass Warm soapy water or a l Clean after each use soapy steel wool pad l Wash rinse and dry well Warm soapy water or l Wash ri...

Page 22: ...Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replaclng the light bulb Failure to do so could result In electrIcal shock or burns 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 power supply 22 ...

Page 23: ...ng Guide for more infor main fuses or circuit breaker box mation on cooking problems and l Are surface units plugged in all the how to solve them way l Do the control knobs turn 2 If you need If surface unlt control knob s will not turn assistance Did you push in before trying to turn Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number If soil Is visible on Contlnuous Dial free from anyw...

Page 24: ...t right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSPreplacement parts in your area refer to Step 2 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 3 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of in...

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Page 28: ...roducts not approved by Whlrlpool WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFORINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limltation of incidental or consequentlal damages so thls limltatlon or exclusion may not apply to you Thls warranty glves you speclflc legal rlghts and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outslde the United States a dlff...