Whirlpool RF376PXD, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ng to Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 23 Caring for Your Range 27 Troubleshooting 31 Requesting Assistance or Service 33 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 l 301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189072 Rev B MODEL RF376PXD lWs ...

Page 2: ...ng a function 15 Baking roasting 15 Adjusting the oven temperature control 17 Broiling 18 Broiling tips 20 Energy saving tips 20 The oven vent 21 The storage drawer 21 The anti tip bracket 22 Optional door panel pat 22 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 23 Before you start 23 Before setting the controls 24 Setting the controls 24 Special tips 26 How the cycle works 26 Caring for Your Range 27 Cleaning ...

Page 3: ...appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on page 7 for location of plate Please a...

Page 4: ...s in stalled properly see The anti tip bracket on page 22 l CAUTION Do not store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it Donot leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range They could be burned or injured ADO not operate the range if it is damaged...

Page 5: ...The fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Donot cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface un...

Page 6: ...mounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproduc tive harm Exposure can be mini mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven l...

Page 7: ...ontrol panel ceramic Surface unit P 8 Model and serial number plate 1 cooktop PP 9 271 Anti tip floor bracket on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 22 Removable P 21 Broil element P 19 Bake element P 16 Control panel Surface Left rear unit marker control P 8 knob I PP Electronic oven control P I Right Right rear Manual front control oven light control knob switch knob PP 8 291 _ P 30 PP...

Page 8: ...ace Indicator Lights on 0 0 q the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will 0 0 continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best resul...

Page 9: ...htly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares l The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans tha...

Page 10: ...move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out l Be sure the rack s is level l If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands l For bakinglroastlng with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven l When baking on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom Rack placement for specific foods FOOD RACK...

Page 11: ...ne pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foll to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil...

Page 12: ...m 1 59 minutes the display will count down each second For settings one hour or over the display will count down each minute Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order A few examples Clock tells the oven you are going to set f 1 the clock CLOCK I I Off Cancel tells the oven to turn off Each command pad except Off Cancel and Start Enter has its own Indicator Light The ...

Page 13: ...0 3 Start clot k Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour You will hear four 2 second tones when the set time is up 1 Press Timer Set pad continued on next page 13 ...

Page 14: ... time is up You will hear four 2 second tones then four 1 second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two Timer pads NOTE To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down press the Clock pad YOU SEE mm 4 Turn off Minute Timer To cancel the Minute Timer Press Timer Off pad 14 ...

Page 15: ... remaining Baking roasting 1 Position racks For more information see Positioning racks and pans on page 10 3 Set temperature optional Do this step if you want to set a tempera ture other than 350 F Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temp erature in 5 F amounts Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display PRESS YOU SEE example for Bake at 375 F 4 When roas...

Page 16: ...et temperature NOTES l You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad However you must press the Start Enter pad again l The display will show door and a tone will sound once every five sec onds if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast PRESS example for set temperature of asoT 6 When baking put food in oven after ove...

Page 17: ...ture PRESS YOU SEE Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 10 F amounts You can set the temperature change to as low as 30 F or as high as 3O F A minus sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting to show the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount There is no sign in front of the number when increasing the temperature setting example whe...

Page 18: ...er pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches 10 cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Press Custom Broil pad 5 Start oven PRESS YOU SEE NOTE You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start Enter pad To change the setting see To custom broil at a lower temoerature on page 19 After changing the setting...

Page 19: ...ture settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures example shows Broil at 325 F YOU SEE example shows Broil at 400 F Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOITOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks...

Page 20: ...t fitting lids l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set surface 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 wh...

Page 21: ... have one Use care when handling the drawer Removing the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail w 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 drawer all the way out 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening...

Page 22: ...veling leg qy tiy I control 3 panel Ftor bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached to floor with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable on the back of the range is sec...

Page 23: ...O NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result l Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan and grid will d...

Page 24: ...lt and damage the oven surface l The oven light will not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Before setting the controls Make sure clock is set to correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 13 Move Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position 2 Set cleaning time optional PRESS YOU SEE If you want a Self Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3 hours use the Hour and Minute pads to ...

Page 25: ...rmal baking roasting temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCK D is on YOU SEE 5 After Self Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal baking roasting temperatures LOCK D goes off Move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily YOU SEE mm To stop the Self Cleaning cycle PRESS YOU SEE at any time When LOCK D goes off move ...

Page 26: ... properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 23 How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away 875 F 468 C Your oven is preset for a 3lh hour Self Cleaning c...

Page 27: ...w them after each use to ensure top perfor mance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions l Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs l Do not use the c...

Page 28: ...scraper Part No 3183488 write to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call l 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone How to keep your cooktop looking like new IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO Sugary spills To prevent pitting on and soils such the cooktop wipe up as jellies and with paper towel or candy syrups clean ...

Page 29: ... Control Lock to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on when you are cleaning the panel See Using the control lock on page 12 Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm l Wash wipe with clean water and dry other than cooktop soapy water thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic and control panel scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish Broile...

Page 30: ...sed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect main power supply at the 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Rem...

Page 31: ...ectly Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn l You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker l You have not set the control knobs correctly Push control knobs in before turning to a setting l You are not pushing in before turning The Self Cleaning cycle will not operate l You did n...

Page 32: ...s 4 5 cm of air space on all sides of pan There must be a minimum space of one inch l The cooking utensil is too large or too small for the surface unit being used Pan should be the same size or slightly laraer than the surface unit beina used The display is showing l There has been a power failure Reset the clock See PF page 13 F followed by a number shows on the display l The electronic control ...

Page 33: ...MAJOR SERVICE 6 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Auihorized Whirlpool Service Erampler XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES L DRYERS SERVICE 6 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Aulhorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Setice Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement p...

Page 34: ...eling 15 Clock 13 Command pads 12 Display 12 Minute timer 13 Starting 15 COOKTOP Cleaning 27 28 Using 8 9 COOKWARE Canning 10 Tips 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 20 FEATURES 7 TOPIC PAGE LIGHT 30 LOCK LEVER 24 25 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 22 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 17 Setting 15 18 OVEN VENT 21 PANS 10 PARTS 7 RACKS 10 ROASTING Pans 10 11 Racks 10 Setting cycle 15 SAFETY 4 6 SELF ...

Page 35: ...designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance a95 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR...