Whirlpool RF365BXW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE Self Cleaning Models R g Shown ahers Clothes Dryers Freezers Relrigeralor Freezer Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surlace Unils Flanges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactr ...

Page 2: ...ool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to hold 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 Prop...

Page 3: ...l or foam type 1 extinguisher l Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot sur faces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder They could catch on fire l Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating eleme...

Page 4: ... It is essential for a good seal Care surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal burns such as the oven vent Clean only parts recommended opening the surface near the in this Use and Care Guide ventopening thecooktop the oven door and window l Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or l FOR YOUR SAFETY l oven liner protectiv...

Page 5: ...NTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT OVEN VENl CONTROL PANEL PORCELAIN ENAMEL REFLECTOR BOWL AND CHROME TRIM RING SURFACE UNIT AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND 1 SERIAL NUMBER I w SELF CLEANING BROIL ELEMENT OVEN RACK GUIDE LOCK LEVER V BAKE q ELEMENT OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER ...

Page 6: ...are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally lefi 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 liquids t...

Page 7: ... usage of Incorrect utenslls for long perlods of tlme can result In damage to the surface unit cooktop wiring and surroundlng areas To prevent damage use correct utensils start cooklng on HI and turn control down to conttnue cooklng See the Cooking 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 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 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 IYzto 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 1 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will come o...

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: ...urn 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 wise 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 ...

Page 12: ... food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 2 Make sure the clock is set t0 the right time of day 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 ...

Page 13: ...with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait 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 using delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than tw...

Page 14: ...removing drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out 1 Fit ends of drawer slid ails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 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 cl...

Page 15: ... 814070 for Model RF365BXW White Kit No 814071 or Almond Kit No 814072 The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray g...

Page 16: ...he edge of the unit opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the element hold down clip reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ... 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 the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a trim ring gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may b...

Page 18: ...e you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely Before You Start 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough dur ing the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on l The inside of the door The cen ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned l The frame around the oven DO NOT clean move or bend the f...

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 the porcelain finish l Do no...

Page 20: ...ED Indicator Light comes on when the oven temper ature exceeds normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light is on 20 4 Move the Lock Lever to the right the Clean position The Oven HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will come on 6 After the Self Cleaning cycle is completed the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light goes off when the...

Page 21: ...ature 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 How It Works Burn Hazard Do not touch the range during the Self Cleaning cycle It can burn you During the Self Cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks u...

Page 22: ...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 Broiler 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 Self Cleaning Oven See note on page 18 Oven racks Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Warm soapy water o...

Page 23: ...o do so could 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 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb NOTE The oven light will not work during 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back o...

Page 24: ...l set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right 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 10 l If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source l Are you using pans recommended in the Co...

Page 25: ...ed a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved ...

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Page 28: ... approved by Whirlpool WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE 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 United States a different w...