Whirlpool RF196LXMQ0, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 9756384 ...

Page 2: ...Clock 10 Tones 11 Fahrenheit and Celsius 11 Timer 11 Control Lock 11 Oven Temperature Control 11 OVEN USE 11 Aluminum Foil 12 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 12 Split Oven Rack 12 Bakeware 12 Meat Thermometer 13 Oven Vents 13 Baking and Roasting 13 Choice Bake Function 13 Broiling 14 Warm Hold Feature 15 Timed Cooking 15 Sequence Programming 16 Warming Drawer 17 RANGE CARE 18 Self Cleaning Cycle 18...

Page 3: ... fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Making sure the anti tip bracket is install...

Page 4: ...cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop m Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper rela...

Page 5: ...time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors and windows of oven doors For self cleaning ranges Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner...

Page 6: ...USIMMER _ Range Switch on some models 9 Surface Cooking Area Locater 0 Keep Warm Element Control Knob on some models 5 8 9 13 1 Oven Vent on ceramic glass models 2 Ceramic Glass on some models 3 Dual Element on some models 4 Anti Tip Bracket 5 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 6 Storage Drawer on some models or Warming Drawer on some models 7 Control Panel 8 Keep War...

Page 7: ...g It is the left front surface cooking area or element The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER feature is in use NOTE Picture may vary depending on your model The ACCUSlMMER control knob has two settings SIMMER and NORMAL BURNER When the control is set on NORMAL BURNER the left front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element on some models To use 1 Turn th...

Page 8: ...to its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack it Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and ...

Page 9: ...cle To Replace 1 Lift the cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them 2 Slowly lower the cooktop into place When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas elements or surface burners between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element Canners sho...

Page 10: ...d Locked On 11 10 9 8 IP SELF CLEAt J_N_ OVEN 1 Oven Display 7 Temperature Time 2 Clock 8 Cook Time 3 Timer Cancel 9 Start Time 4 Start Enter 10 Custom Broil Control Lock 1 Bake 5 Auto Clean 6 Off Cancel When power is first supplied to the appliance PF will appear on the display Press CANCEL or OFF CANCEL to clear PF from the display If PF appears at any other time a power failure has occurred Pre...

Page 11: ...RT or TIMER SET When the set time ends end of cycle tones will sound then if enabled reminder tones will sound every minute on some models 4 Press TIMER OFF or TIMER CANCEL anytime to cancel the Timer and reminder tones Remember do not press the CANCEL pad because the oven will turn off To display the time of day for 5 seconds when the timer is counting down press CLOCK The Control Lock shuts down...

Page 12: ...osite corners on each rack Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another Split Rack with Removable Insert The split rack with removable insert is a space maximizer When the two are attached they make a full rack The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles The insert can also be used on the counter for a cooling rack Do not place more t...

Page 13: ...ng to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Press BAKE 2 Press TEMP or TEMP TIME up or down arrow pad to set a temperature other than 350 F 175 C in 5 degree amounts The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 75 C and 260 C W...

Page 14: ... oven making cleaning more difficult Before broiling position rack according to Broiling Chart It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature To Broil 1 Press CUSTOM BROIL 2 Press START...

Page 15: ... 66 C The warm range is 100 F 200 F 38 C 93 C 3 Press START 4 Press OFF CANCEL when finished Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut off automatically Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly Style I Series Electronic Oven Control see Electronic Oven Controls sec...

Page 16: ...g 1 will also appear on the display indicating that step 1 is being programmed 2 3 Choose the desired cook function by pressing any cook function key Press START TIME then HR and MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day for the first cook function to begin If START TIME is not pressed then the sequence of cook functions will begin immediately once programming is complete and START is press...

Page 17: ...Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil Do not cover with plastic wrap Empty serving dishes and oven proof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating Before using the warming drawer wash the tray that lines the bottom of the drawer with soap and water See General Cleaning section The warming drawer comes with a liner that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed ...

Page 18: ...emove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from the storage drawer How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring loss of gloss hairline cracks and popping sounds The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures burning soil to a powdery ash The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle b...

Page 19: ...ASS on some models Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assis...

Page 20: ...f Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of 1 2cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gal 3 75 L water Soak for ...

Page 21: ...h hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots Tilt top of door toward range Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins Make sure the hinge hangers are fully seated and engaged on the support pins Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface at the top of the frame hinge slot then push in the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with the ...

Page 22: ...pliance See the Installation Instructions Oven will not operate Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Electronic Oven Control section Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section Oven temperature too high or too low Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment See Oven Temperature Control section On some mo...

Page 23: ...fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifica...

Page 24: ...d by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIR...