Whirlpool RF3661XD, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Your Range m 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Caring for Your Range 25 Troubleshooting 29 Requesting Assistance or Service 31 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 l 301 Call US with questlons or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3189079 Rev A MODEL RF3661XD jOI9 5 ...

Page 2: ...ing 13 Adjusting the oven temperature control 15 Broiling 18 Broiling tips 18 Energy saving tips 18 The oven vent 19 The storage drawer 19 The anti tip bracket 20 Optional door panel pat 20 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 21 Before you start 21 Before setting the controls 22 Setting the controls 22 Special tips 24 How the cycle works 24 Caring for Your Range 25 Cleaning the cooktop 25 Cleaning other...

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: ...ating the room Persons qualified installer The range must could be burned or injured or a be properly connected to electri fire could start cal supply and grounded 4Jse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the Do not touch surface units areas appliance must be secured by a near units heating elements or properly install...

Page 5: ...s could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not 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 unit some...

Page 6: ... if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given SAVE THESE Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner...

Page 7: ... Model and serial number Anti tip floor bracket for information on alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 20 Removable storage drawer P 19 Oven vent P 19 CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop PP 325 Automatic oven light switch P 28 Broil element P 17 Bake element P 14 Control panel Surface unit marker 1 P 8 Left rear control knob 1 PP 8 27 Electronic oven control P 12 Rlght front control knob PP 627 I L...

Page 8: ...ace Indicator Lights on the cooktop will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will 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 results start c...

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: ...ull 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 baking roasting 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 pans Rack placement for specific foods FOOD Frozen pies large roasts turkeys ange...

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 foil 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: ...so lights up to tell you when the door needs to be latched or when the door is locked An indicator light on the display lights up when the oven is on Electronic display Start enter pad P 13 Off cancel pad P 13 Tehperature pads PP 13 15 17 Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads NOTES l The control lock is only available ...

Page 13: ...SS YOU SEE 9 3 Set temperature optional PRESS YOU SEE 4 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 You can set a temperature anywhere from 170 F to 500 F Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display example for Bake at 375 F 4 When roasting or cooking casseroles put food i...

Page 14: ...oes off and the count down is finished 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 Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is latched Lock Lever set at the clean position when you try to bake roast liiim example for set temperature of 350 F YOU SEE yN 6 When baking put food in oven after...

Page 15: ...erature factory setting of 0 2 Set new offset temperature PRESS YOUSEE 2 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 numb...

Page 16: ...oil Stop position open about 4 inches lo cm The door will stay open by itself 4 Press Custom Broil pad 5 Start oven PRESS YOUSEE 4 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 17 After changing the setting you must press the Start Enter pad again If you do not press the Start Enter p...

Page 17: ... Press the Start Enter pad m pJg Lower temperature settings allow the broil example shows Broil at 400 F heating element to cycle and to slow cooking A The lower the temperature the slower the cooking El v NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties an...

Page 18: ...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 19: ... one 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 Drawer slide rail v 1 Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Li...

Page 20: ... with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket Cable attached to rear of control panel Wall bracket 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 t...

Page 21: ...TE DO NOT clean move or bend the seal Poor cleaning baking and roasting may result l Remove the broiler pan 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 22: ... not work during the Self Cleaning cycle Before setting the controls Move Lock Lever all the way to the right the Clean position Setting the controls 1 Press Auto Clean pad A 4 hour Self Cleaning cycle will be set automatically 2 Start oven NOTE The Clean Indicator Light will light up and the Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is not latched Lock Lever set at the clean position PRES...

Page 23: ...ves easily Press the Off Cancel pad to clear the display YOU SEE 9 d PRESS 1 iI To stop the Self Cleaning cycle PRESS YOU SEE fN at any time If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures the Self Cleaning cycle will start a 30 minute cool down The Clean Latch Door and Door Locked Indicator Lights will stay on When the Door Locked Indicator Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to...

Page 24: ...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 21 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...

Page 25: ... them after each use to ensure top performance 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 coo...

Page 26: ... 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 27: ...ck 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 Broiler pan and g...

Page 28: ...door Electrical Shock Hazard 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back Unplug oven before changing light of the oven by screwing it out counter bulb clockwise Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or d...

Page 29: ... to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating The surface units will not operate 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 Control knob s will not turn l You are not pushing in before turning The Self Cleaning cycle will not operate l You did not press th...

Page 30: ...mum space of 1 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 larger than the surface unit being used The display is showing l There has been a power failure Press any command pad PF F followed by a l The electronic control temperature sensor or door latch number shows on the assembly has failed Call for service See Step...

Page 31: ...EHOLD WASHING MACHINES 6 NAJOR SERVlCE 6 REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE IL REPAIR See Whirlpool nppiiances or See Whirlpool Appliances w Authorized WlMpd Service Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Example Xl7 Service 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...

Page 32: ...L Canceling 13 Control lock 12 Display 12 Indicator lights 12 Starting 13 COOKTOP Cleaning 25 26 Using 8 10 COOKWARE Canning 10 Tips 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 18 FEATURES 7 LIGHT 28 LOCK LEVER 22 23 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 20 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 15 Setting 13 17 OVEN VENT 19 PANS 10 11 PARTS 7 RACKS 10 ROASTING Pans 10 11 Racks 10 Setting cycle 13 SAFETY 4 6 SELF CLEANI...

Page 33: ...signed 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 I...