Whirlpool RF4700XW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...V i 1 01 4a l hxne Appliances Oven light switch Left oven vent II YControlpanel Right oven vent rcelain enamel reflector bowl SELF CLEANINGELECTRICMNGE RF4700XW ...

Page 2: ...ll then remove or l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See lmpotiant Safety Instruc tions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then comple...

Page 3: ...rns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units areas near units heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window Select a pan with a fl...

Page 4: ...l Clean your range regularly See care and cleaning instructions in this manual l Be sure all range parts are cool before cleaning l Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result l Do not clean door heat seals They are essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seals Clean only parts recommended in this U...

Page 5: ...F when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is acciden tally 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 foods cooking to bring liquids to a boil Use MED HI to hold a rapid boil to fry chicken or pancakes ...

Page 6: ... too small for the surface unit Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surrounding areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long perio...

Page 7: ...e 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 buzz...

Page 8: ...n walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 2 Set the Right Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set the Right Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light first goes Off 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on ...

Page 9: ...o change rack position pull rack out to stop raise front edge and lift out 2 Set the Left Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Left Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light first goes Off 3 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the temperature ...

Page 10: ... using the ovens for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 For the oven you want to adjust turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the off position Pull knob straight off Locking screw 2 Loosen the locking screw Note the position of the notches r To raise 3 To lower the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch...

Page 11: ...cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Set the Right Oven Selector and the Right Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn both the Right Oven Selector and the Right Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will go off NOTE The door must be partly open whenever the oven is...

Page 12: ...t 4 inches 10 2 cm The door will stay open by itself Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies etc undercooking will result To delay start...

Page 13: ... time you want the oven to shut off Make sure the Start Time Knob is out 5 Set the Right Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 6 Set the Right Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven will now start and stop automatically The Right Oven Temperature Control Indicator Light will come on 7 After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time turn both the Oven Selector and th...

Page 14: ... See Setting the clock on page 7 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise to the time you want the oven to shut off Set the Right Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE Set the Right Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Right Oven Selector and the Right Oven Temperature Control to OFF ...

Page 15: ...lock may be turned on The door will then either 9 not open l not close all the way the oven light stays on If the door will not open 1 Make sure the clock and start and stop times are set to the right time of day 2 Turn the Right Oven Selector to CLEAN 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob past the right time of day 4 Wait 30 seconds 5 Turn the Right Oven Selector to OFF the door will be unlocked ...

Page 16: ...r installation of the anti tip brackets Use care when handling the drawer 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 drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides ...

Page 17: ...ll and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak Replace control 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 point to the OFF position Surface units and reflector bowls Removing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing ...

Page 18: ...acing surface units and reflector bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Do not line the reflector bowls with foil Fire or electrical shock could result 1 Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle 2 Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle Push the surface unit te...

Page 19: ...r around a utensil goes down and heats the trim ring This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further information Lift up cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at the center and swing the support rod up 2 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod Be sure the tip of the rod fits in the notch in the cooktop Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure the rod fits in the notch in ...

Page 20: ...een removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle Donot hand clean seal Hand clean door around edge 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle 4 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean them by hand Otherwise put oven racks on second and fourth...

Page 21: ... 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 leave plastic utensils near the vents They may melt Setting the controls 1 Set the Right Oven Selector and Right Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN 2 Make sure the clock start and stop times all have the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise 2...

Page 22: ...Caring For Your Range Continued 6 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 22 ...

Page 23: ...n more smoke than usual l If the Self Cleaning cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the time ind...

Page 24: ... that the heating stops when the three hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock Fat spatter beads up Turns black Standard porcelain Fat spatter spreads out Burns away Continuous cleaning porcelain Usingthe Continuous Cleaning left oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain Your Continuous Cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rou...

Page 25: ...urns or electrical shock l Do not use foil to cover oven floor or to completely cover a rack Good air circula tion is needed for the oven to operate properly Poor cooking results and damage to the oven could occur 1 Turn off all controls 2 Put foil or pan under the cooking container on rack Make sure the foil is centered and large enough to catch any spill overs Spill overs may not burn away and c...

Page 26: ...aive off harmful fumes WINDOW Keep clean with warm soapy waler or spray glass cleaner Use a plastic scouring pad fol heavily soiled areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well WALLS AND DOOR Wash with warm soapy water Use a steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well 26 ...

Page 27: ... not clean in Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 20 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 Cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny ...

Page 28: ... result in electrical shock or burns l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 3 Remove the lig...

Page 29: ...perature setting l Is the automatic MEALTIMER clock set If cooking results aren t what you expected l Is the range level l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page IO l If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for correctly l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source If surface units will not operate l Are you using pans recommended in the l Have ...

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Page 32: ...d or use of products not approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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 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 Un...