Whirlpool RF366PXX, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ide Automatic MEALTIMER Oven controls clock minute time Left surface unit controls Right surface unit controls ceramic Model and Automatic oven Broil element Anti tip bracket Removable storage drawer SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE RF366PXX ...

Page 2: ...omplete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question l Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the oven door on the frame and purchase date from sales slip l Keep this book the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number You are responsible for l Installing and levelin...

Page 3: ...the sur page 13 and verify that the anti tip face unit If pan is smaller than the bracket is engaged surface unit some of the heating l Do not use the range for warming element will be exposed and may or heating the room Persons could result in the igniting of clothing or be burned or injured or a fire could potholders Correct pan size also start improves cooking efficiency l Do not leave children...

Page 4: ...ESE INSTRUCTIONS g Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan broiler grid oven racks and other utensils Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts Do not cook on broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spill overs may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately l Do not touch surface units areas nea...

Page 5: ... turned to OFF and all indicator 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 Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units are turned on The Indica tor Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch even aHer the...

Page 6: ...you have selected l Do not use the ceramic cooktop for canning Sliding metal pans on the ceramic cooktop surface could leave marks If they are not heated metal marks can be removed using a special cook top polishing creme Other marks may be permanent See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning and caring suggestions Wiping off the cooktop before and aHer each use will help keep the surface free from stains a...

Page 7: ...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 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 buzzer...

Page 8: ... be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2to 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 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 HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baki...

Page 9: ...r old oven the new design may 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 Locking _ Notc hes Tooth I 3 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off Loosen the locking screws Inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move the...

Page 10: ...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 counter clockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off l If you want food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 F and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 These temper ature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and sl...

Page 11: ...e the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push In and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 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 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven will now star l and stop autom...

Page 12: ...preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk 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 UNF...

Page 13: ...for storing pots 3 and pans The drawer can be removed 1 to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of 1 the anti tip bracket Use care when I handling the drawer j Removing the storage drawer 1 Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide dra...

Page 14: ...lation Instructions for further details NOTE The range will not tip during normal use Tipping can occur if exces sive force or weight is applied to open door without anti tip bracket properly secured Optionaldoorpanelpat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814069 or Almond Kit No 814070 from your Whirlpool De...

Page 15: ...l knobs by pushing them firmly Into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs pornt to the OFF posrtlon Cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care However for ease in cleaning and to keep the surface looking like new the cooktop surface must be soil free before heating Try to get in...

Page 16: ...e with a clean damp paper towel l Greasy soils Remove with a soapy sponge or soft cloth OR with vinegar and a clean paper towel Rinse and dry well l Stubborn soils Apply a vinegar soaked paper towel to the stain for lo 15 minutes Rub off soil Rinse and dry well l Heavy soils Carefully scrape heavy spills using a single edge razor blade in a holder Remove remaining residue with a non abrasive clean...

Page 17: ...oor baking will result 2 Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleani...

Page 18: ...not force the Lock Lever you could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Clean ing cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface l Do not block the vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Air must move freely for best cleaning results l Do not le...

Page 19: ...Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 7 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated dur 1ngthe Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke l Clean the oven before it gets heavily solled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and result...

Page 20: ...and soil and burns It off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times dunng a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours Self Cleaning cycle three hour setting Approximate temperatures and times 1OOO F 600 F 600 F 400 F 2OO F STAR r h hI 1 hr 11 hrs 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 3 hrs 3 hrs 536 c 427 C 316 C 204 C 93 c STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting ISup but that it takes longer for the o...

Page 21: ...nd dry well l Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 17 Oven racks Use Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily soiled areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven during the Self Cleanrng cycle If you want the...

Page 22: ...rns 0 The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Since bulb cover is made 1 of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause I injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise 3...

Page 23: ...ll not turn 0 Did you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN l Does the Start Time Dial show the right time of day Is the knob all the way out l Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t ...

Page 24: ...LPOOL SERVICE 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a regrstered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool applrance FSP replace ment parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specificatrons used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replaceme...

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Page 28: ... C Pick up 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 lo CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR I...