Whirlpool RF375PXW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Model RF375PXW ihen Clothes Dryers Freezers ReltiperalovFreezer Ice Makers Dlshwashen Bwll In Ovens and Surlace Un ls Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash bNWaCl ...

Page 2: ...ing and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing and leveling the range on a floorstrong 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 Using the range only for jobs expected of...

Page 3: ... Correct tip brat et is engaged pan size also improves cooking Do not use the range for warming efficiency or heating the room Persons could 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 overs unattended in area where the that may ignite range is i...

Page 4: ...e the range Children 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 mab...

Page 5: ...ONTROL MEALTIMER I I I ____ ___ MARKtR w VW 8 I MINUTE TIMER m FRONT I TIME TIME INDlCi j STAR SdP lOhD CONTROL KNOB LEFCREriR HEATING I OVEN ON CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL PANEL PORCELAIN ENAMEL REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING SURFACE UNIT AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND ...

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 perlods of tlme can result In damage to the surface untt cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking 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 hi...

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 Wlthout 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 b...

Page 9: ...lement helps heat during baking but 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 lY2to 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 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will come on ...

Page 10: ...ts If after using 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 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the tem...

Page 11: ...rn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The Oven ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock 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 t...

Page 12: ...ack s properly 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 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 on TIMED BAKE The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on 12 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want The oven will now start an...

Page 13: ...wlth mllk or eggs cream 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 urlng delay start They will not rlse properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more man two...

Page 14: ...ut Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage dmwer 1 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 14 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 me antl tip bracket is engaged l Remove the storage dr...

Page 15: ... range Is cool before cleaning Fallure 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: ...o do so can result In burns or elec trical shock I 1 Turn off ali surface units 2 Litt the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring I I 3 Pull the surface unit straight away trom the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...ush me surface unit terminal into the receptacle 4 When terminal is 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 fhe utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat ...

Page 18: ... unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 4 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go pus1 down the edge of the surface unii 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 unlts They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat b...

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 fhe porcelain finish l Do no...

Page 20: ...g temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when the Oven LOCKED Indicator 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 HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will come on I I 6 After fhe SelfGleanIng cycle Is completed the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light goes off when t...

Page 21: ...perature Control to OFF When the right time of day the Oven LOCKED Indictor 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 Cleanlng 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 break...

Page 22: ...l l Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well l Follow directions provided with the cleaner Brolier pan and grid Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad l Clean after each use l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not clean In Sell Cleaning Oven See note on page 18 1 Oven racks Oven door Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self ...

Page 23: ... 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 1 unplua appliance or disconnect at the ma in power supply 3 Remove the liaht bulb frc rn its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 2 Remove the glass bulb cover i...

Page 24: ...Selector is turned to TIMED BAKE wait until the start time is reached l Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting l Is the automatic MEALTIMER Clock set correctly If surface units will not operate l Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box l Are surface units plugged in all the way l Do the control knobs turn If surface unit control knob s will not turn ...

Page 25: ...ork right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in yourarea refertoStep 3aboveorcaII the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer e...

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Page 28: ...OR 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 gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised...