Whirlpool RF36OBXv, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...Is Clothes Orpm Freezen Relrigeralor Freezer Ice Makers DIshwashers Buill In Ovens and Surlace Umts Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compact ...

Page 2: ... use your range You are responslble 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 Properly maintaining the ran...

Page 3: ...r 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 Issmaller than the surface unit some of the heating element wil...

Page 4: ...r seal It is essential for a good seal Care surfaces of the range may should be taken not to rub become hot enough to cause damage or move the seal burns such as the oven vent Clean only parts recommended opening the surface near the in this Use and Care Guide vent opening the cooktop and the oven door l Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or FOR YOUR SAFETY oven liner protective c...

Page 5: ...Parts and features Model RF36OBXv ...

Page 6: ...re OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally lefl 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 liquids to...

Page 7: ...ge of Incorrect utensils for long periods of tlme can result In damage to the surface unft cooktop wlrlng and surroundlng areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooklng on HI and turn control down to continue cooklng See the Cooklng Gulde for addltlonal utensil Information Optional Canning Kit Part NO 242905 The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high h...

Page 8: ...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 I 1 1 Wlthout pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want 1 I I 1 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is...

Page 9: ...op element helps heat during baking but does not turn red The rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least IK to 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 Setthe Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven HEATINGIndicator Light will come on ...

Page 10: ...ven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps LOCKING SCREWS 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screws inside Knob straight off the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches NOTi HES 6OlH I TOOTH NOTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F ...

Page 11: ...urn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFFThe Oven ON and HEATINGIndicator Lights will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wlse until the Oven HEATINGIndicator 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 tem...

Page 12: ...and place the food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on 12 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you 6 Setthe Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want The oven will ...

Page 13: ...ream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to walt 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 after end o...

Page 14: ...ightly and de drawer first stop Lifl front and pull out to all the way out the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fitends 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...814070 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control pane...

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

Page 17: ...s 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 units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored som...

Page 18: ...ltion Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling 2 Wipe with warm soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad on heav ily soiled 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 IDo not drop the cooktop Damage can result to the por celain and the cooktop frame 18 ...

Page 19: ...d Cther wise put oven rack on second or fourth guide guides are counted from bottom to top After rack Is cleaned In the Self Cleaning cycle it becomes harder to slide See chart on page 22 Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned In the oven They will DO NOT discolor DO 1 CLEAN FRAME CiEAis DOOR CLEAN SEAL Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Thiswill help re...

Page 20: ...emperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when the Oven LOCKEDIndicator Light is on 20 2 Make sure the Clock Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The Oven HEAT ING Indicator Light will come on I 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light goes off when the oven reac...

Page 21: ... clockwlse until it points to the right time of day the bven LOCKEDIndicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Burn Hazard 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 brea...

Page 22: ...nd dry well Follow directions provided with the cleaner Broiler pan and grid Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad Clean after each use Wash rinse and dry well Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven Oven rack Self Cleaning cycle Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Warm soapy water or Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for stubborn areas NOTE The oven rack w...

Page 23: ...the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Broken glass could cause injury 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the...

Page 24: ... Time Dial show the correct time of day l Isthe 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 cooklng 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...

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Page 28: ...s designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or useof products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty giv...