Whirlpool RF350BXB, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...are A Note to You 2 Parts and Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Setf Cleaning Cycle 20 Warranty 32 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF3600XY RF350BXB ...

Page 2: ...hese symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 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 Need Assistance or Service on page 28 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center ...

Page 3: ...on an could i part of the range They e burned or injured l Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly Do not use the range for warming or heatin the room Persons could be urned or injured or a fire could start 4Jse the range only for itsin t x tluse as described In this GEL 111 df Do not touch surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven Surf...

Page 4: ...he same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and could result in the i 8 niting of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency l Check to be sure 9 lass cook ing utensils are sa e for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ce ramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitabl...

Page 5: ...out excess food spills pnor to self cleaning m Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner any kind sR rotective coating of ould be used in or around any part of the oven l Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler oven racks ancf an broiler rid other utensi s 9 Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide ...

Page 6: ...d appearance of all parts and features Control panel Plug in surface unit with chrome reflector bowl Model and serial number plate A I Oven vent optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see page 19 Removable A or Lock lever Broil element Bake element storage drawer f Model RF3600XY Removable panel Model RF3SOBXB Control panel ...

Page 7: ...your range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting You can set them any where between HI 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 Indi...

Page 8: ...d contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface uni...

Page 9: ... 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 Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food wi...

Page 10: ...ack 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 not cover the en...

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: ...ing 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 5 When baking roasting is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Adjusting the oven temperatu...

Page 13: ...rol knob Locking screws Note hes Broiling 1 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 14 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches lo cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the O...

Page 14: ...e lower the temperature the slower the cooking l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper tempera tures Broiling rack position chart 3 Quickly searing food rare and medium st...

Page 15: ... are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fiiing lids l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface unit control on low or off t...

Page 16: ... to the time you want baking roasting to start Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 6 After baking roasting ...

Page 17: ...start Such foods are dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Also foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on The vent is needed for air circulation Do no...

Page 18: ...r slide 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 clear second stop and slide drawer closed The lower panel Model RF350BXB You can remove the lower panel to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor ...

Page 19: ...t is engaged if you have a floor brat ket l Remove the storage drawer See page 18 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 Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall brat ket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached ...

Page 20: ...ng or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours See Setting the controls on page 21 The graph at the right is representative of s t F a normal 3 hour Self Cleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer ...

Page 21: ...turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle Burn Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle It could burn you l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven Cleaners could produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish l Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTES l Do no...

Page 22: ...wise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the l if the Self Cleaning cycle does not get the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat oven as clean as yo...

Page 23: ... will help to keep it looking and operating like new Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning IFailure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock I Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle ...

Page 24: ...g 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle 24 ...

Page 25: ...he heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discolor it Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position Failure to do so could result in per sonal injury from the cook top acciden tallv...

Page 26: ...hly soapy water l Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad No cleaning required lge HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers They may damage the finish of the knobs l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans ers...

Page 27: ...eel wool pad and warm soapy water OR The Self Cleaning cycle l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly OR l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self Cleaning cycle Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding Oven door glass Oven cavity Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool glass cl...

Page 28: ...tructions A household fuse has blown or Replace household fuse or reset circuit a circuit breaker has tripped breaker The oven You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Selector to the desired will not Selector to BAKE or BROIL setting operate You have set a delayed stati Wait for the start time to be reached time You have not turned the Oven Turn the Oven Temperature Control Temperature Control ...

Page 29: ... the way See Step 3 in Setting the controls on page 21 for proper setting instructions Cooking The range is not level results are Level range See Installation Instruc tions not what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 12 You have not preheated the Preheat oven if called for in recipe oven...

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Page 31: ...or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to palts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Y93 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply...