Whirlpool RF36OOXY, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... 2 lmporta safety Instructions 3 PartsAndFeatures 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Seff Cleaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 If You Need Assistam or 26 Warranty 32 T REE onsor SELF CLEANING ELECTRICRANGE MODEL RF36OOXY ...

Page 2: ...p alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number l 800 253 1301 is TOLL FREE 24 hours a day ff you ever have a question concerning your appIiance s operation or if you need service feel free to call our...

Page 3: ...ON Do not store things children mi range ChiliI ht want above the ren could be burned or injured while climb ing on it l Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should become hot enou h to cause never be allowed to sit or stand 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 Donot ...

Page 4: ...e same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the I 8 nrtrng of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cookng efliciency l Check to be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa3e for use on the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ce ramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for ...

Page 5: ...ng ou excess food spills pnor to self cleaning SAVE THESE ADOnot use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner any kind sI rotective coating of ould be used in or around any part of the oven aBefore self cleaning the oven remove broiler oven racks ancf an broiler rid other utensl s 9 Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and C...

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Page 7: ...range properly This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units Coritrol knobs must be pushed In before turnlng them to a setting They can bs set anywhere 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 ...

Page 8: ...r use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores or departments l The pan should have straight sides and a tight fiiing lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material...

Page 9: ...on of a Canning Kit Order the kii Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpools se a company l To prolong the life of the elements Prepare small batches at a time Do not use elements for canning all day Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 12 to 2 inche...

Page 10: ...TE Oven peeking may cause heat bss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or roasting results Use a reliable kitchen timer to keep track of the cooking time 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 The foil shoufd have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch 3 cm larger all ar...

Page 11: ...r does not start or stop the oven lt 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 Wlthout pushlng lt In turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Wlthout pushlng lt In turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time la up...

Page 12: ...n The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting 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 elerneni helps heat durlng baklnglroastlng but ...

Page 13: ...nd move the tooth a notch countercbck wise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 4 To rake the temperature hokl knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 Tlghten the locking screws and replaoe the control knob Broiling 1 Position the radc properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inch...

Page 14: ...intain proper temperatures Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for coned broiling times l After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is lef...

Page 15: ... unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit l Oven peeking may cause heat bss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer l Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is ...

Page 16: ... the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automati cally The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached 7 After baklngiroastlng ls done or to cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperat...

Page 17: ...ggs 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 not block the vent Poor baking roasting can ...

Page 18: ...on both sides of opening 2 Lii drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lii drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer cbsed The anti tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use How ever tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti tip bracket properly secured To verify ...

Page 19: ...at breaks up the soil or grease and avaCSlWTOR mm burns it away The cyde time can be adjusted 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 20 The graph at the right is representative of a normal 3 hour SelfCleaning cycle Note that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but it takes longer for the oven to cool...

Page 20: ...ood or other kitchen vent during the cycle Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle lt could bum you l Do not use commercial oven deaners in your oven Cleaners may produce hazard ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish l Do not leave foil in the oven during the Self Cleaning cycle Foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface NOTE Do not...

Page 21: ...sh in and turn the Stop Time Knob cfock wlsa until lt points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control Knob to OFF When the oven has cooled sufficiently move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE fT Wait until it moves easily Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke l After ...

Page 22: ... will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn and ElectrIcal Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can resutt in bums or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bOWIS 2 Lii the edge of the unit opposite the recap tac...

Page 23: ...ctor bowl See Cleaning chart on page 25 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bOWIS 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surke unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 23 ...

Page 24: ...ough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl This extra heat can discobr k Lift up cook top 1 Lii front of cookto at both front comers until the support rods lock into place Personal injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully ex tended and in the lock...

Page 25: ...so wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool Surfscs unlts No cleaning required l Spatters or spills will bum off l Do not Immerse In wafer Chrome reflector Warm soapy water and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly bOWIS a nonabrasive plastic l Clean frequently scrubbing pad l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers l Do not clean in Self Cleaning oven Broller pan and Steel wool pad and l Wash rin...

Page 26: ...it breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a tempera ture setting The automatic MEALTIMER cbck is not set correctly The Stop or Start Time Knobs for the automatic MEALTIMER clock are not set at the correct time of day A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Surface units are not plugged in all the w...

Page 27: ...oper setting instructions cleaning cycle to stop CookIng The range is not level Level range See Installation Instructions results are not what you The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control See ewpectd bw or too high Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 The oven was not preheated as Preheat oven if called for in recipe the recipe calls for The recipe has never ...

Page 28: ...nce Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exading spec...

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Page 32: ...e cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATlON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exd...