Whirlpool RF366BXV, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Automatic MEALTIMER clock minute timer Left surface IT 1 I Right surface unit controls Broil element Oven rack temovable storage drawer SELF CLEANINGDESIGNE E ELECTRICRANGE RF366BXV ...

Page 2: ... not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have thus information ready if you need service or call with a question l Copy model and serial...

Page 3: ...fe for use on the ments when using the range They cooktop Only certain types of could ignite if they touch a hot sur glass glass ceramic ceramic face element or heating element earthenware or other glazed uten and you could be burned sils are suitable for cook tops with Do not repair or replace any part out breaking due to the sudden of the range unless specifically change in temperature recommend...

Page 4: ...nits or interior surfaces of oven racks and other utensils oven until they have had sufficient DO not use your oven to clean time to cool Other surfaces of the miscellaneous parts range may become hot enough to l Do not cook on broken cooktop cause burns such as the oven If cooktop should break cleaning vent opening the surface near the solutions and spill overs may vent opening the cooktop and th...

Page 5: ...s on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on Hot surface indicator lights The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units are turned on The Indica tor Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch even after they are turned off I Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator...

Page 6: ... setting you have selected Cookware Use only flat bottomed utensils on the cooktop Pans without flat bottoms and specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks or tea kettles will cause uneven heating and poor cooking results To check your cookware for flatness place a straight edge across the bottom of each piece Move the straight edge around If light shows anywhere between the pan and the s...

Page 7: ...inute 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 buzzer ...

Page 8: ... be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1I Zto 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 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during bak...

Page 9: ...s But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the tem perature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 2 Loosen the lockmg screws inslde the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move the...

Page 10: ...g is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture 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 counter clockwise until the Oven HEATING Indicator Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Tempera ture Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C Th...

Page 11: ...e food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 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 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want Th...

Page 12: ...e preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER control l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes 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 U...

Page 13: ...Thestoragedrawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range 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 Repla...

Page 14: ...om your Whrrlpool Dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Optionaldoorpanelpat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814071 or Almond Kit No 814072 from your Whrrlpool Dealer The kits Include easy installa tion instructions 14 ...

Page 15: ... Make sure they point to OFF cooktop Consistent cleaning is essential for maintaining the glass cooktop NOTE Always follow these directions when cleaning the cooktop to prevent staining and damage Cleaning before cooking l Make sure the cooktop surface is clean before using Wipe cooktop surface with a clean damp paper towel NOTE Do not use a sponge or cloth containing soap Soap or soil can stain t...

Page 16: ...range Follow instructions on the container to re move metal marks from copper or aluminum right away If heated they may never come off l Remove areas of discoloration from mineral deposits in water and food and dark streaks and specks from use of incorrect cleaning materials with polishing creme l Tiny scratches or abrasions are not removable but do not affect cooking In time the scratches will be...

Page 17: ...broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven NOTE The broiler pan without grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand cleaning or a dishwasher The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle 4 If the oven has a rotisse...

Page 18: ...ot force the Lock Lever you could bend or break it The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open Wait until it moves freely l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven During the Self Clean ing cycle foil can burn or melt and damage 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 l...

Page 19: ...ndicator Light goes off when the oven reaches normal baking temper atures Move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 7 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 Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated dur rng the Sel...

Page 20: ...e oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours Self Cleaning cycle three hour setting Approximate temperatures and times 1000 F 1 I 875 F 468 C CLEANINGCYCLE 1 I 1 I I I I I I 800 F 600 F 400 F 200 F 536 c 427 C 316...

Page 21: ... Oven See note on page 17 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 remove from the oven and cl...

Page 22: ... the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven tempera tures Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at 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 light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 4 Replace the...

Page 23: ... push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate l Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN l Does the Start Time Dial show the right time of day Is the knob all the way out l Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the Self Cleaning cycle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected l...

Page 24: ...WHlRLPOOL SEAVICE 4 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP IS a registered trademark of WhIrlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality when ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replace ment 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 repla...

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Page 28: ...uct caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God 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 r...