Whirlpool RF365PXW, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...a ELECTRIC J m Self Cleaning Model y RF365PXW ...

Page 2: ... 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 support 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 the range l Using the range only for jobs expected of...

Page 3: ...Correct tip brat et is engaged pan size also improves cooking l Do not use the range for warmin B efficiency or heating the room Persons cou d l Never leave surface units unat be burned or injured or a fire tended at high heat settings A could start boil over could result and cause l Do not leave children alone or smoking and greasy spill avers unattended in area where the that may ignite range is...

Page 4: ...dren could be burned or Injured while climbing on it l Do not touch surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven Surface units and 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 flam mable materials con...

Page 5: ...I FRONT CONTROL KNOB I I START STOP I OVEN HEATING RIGHT REAR TIME TIME INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LEFl REAR SURFACE HEATING CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL PANEL OVEN VENT J PORCELAIN ENAMEL I REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING PLUG IN SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH BROIL ELEMENT LOCK LEVER SELF CLEANING STORAGE DRAWER ELEMENT OVEN DOOR 5 ...

Page 6: ... lights are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accldentally 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 foods cook to hold a for gravy ing to bring rapid boil to puddings l...

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

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 if 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: ...rfng baklng buf does not turn red The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1Yzto 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 I I I I 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is ...

Page 10: ... the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off roo1H NOTCHES I 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F IS C 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches I TOOTH NOTCHES 4 ...

Page 11: ...turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counferclock wlse until the OVEN HEATING 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 ...

Page 12: ...ce 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 to the right tlme ot 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 to TIMED BAKE 12 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop au...

Page 13: ... or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours a...

Page 14: ...stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer Fit ends of drawer 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 To verity the anti tip bracket is engaged l Remove the storage drawe...

Page 15: ... range Is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place...

Page 16: ...e to do so can result in burns or elec trical shock 1 Turn off all surface units 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...ce unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go pus down the edge of the surface uni 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 units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat b...

Page 18: ...y soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning Cycle safely Before You Start 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough dur ing the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on l The inside of the door The cen ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned l The frame around the oven...

Page 19: ... will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning CyCle This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle Personal Injury and Product Damage 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 may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish l Do n...

Page 20: ... Make sure the Start Time Knob is out 1 6 Atfer the Self Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven tem perature has dropped below approximately 520 F 27fC the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 7 Atter the oven is cool wipe oft any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots wit...

Page 21: ...of day Temperature Control to OFF When the oven temperature drops below approximately 520 F 71 C move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you How It Works During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up g...

Page 22: ...soft cloth l Do not clean In Self Cleanlng Oven 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 grld Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad 9 Clean after each use l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not clean In Self Cleanlng Oven See note on page 18 1 Oven racks Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning ...

Page 23: ... shock or burns l The bulb cover must be In place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from hlgh oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop It Broken glass could cause InJury rn its 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of ...

Page 24: ... out l Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right 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...

Page 25: ...rt for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved j Contact the Major...

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