Whirlpool RF378LXK, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...GE f I I i _ _II 1i11 I For questions about features operationlperformanoe parts aooessories or service call 1 800 113 1301 or visit our website at www whiflpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF378LXK RF379LXK RF380LXK 8522772A ...

Page 2: ... OVEN CONTROL 9 Display 9 Start Enter 9 Off Cancel 9 Clock 10 Timer 10 Control Lock 10 Oven Temperature Control 10 OVEN USE 10 Aluminum Foil 10 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 11 Bakeware 11 Meat Thermometer 11 Oven Vent 12 Baking and Roasting 12 Broil 12 RANGE CARE 13 Self Cleaning Cycle 13 General Cleaning 14 Oven Light 16 Oven Door 16 Storage Drawer 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 17 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 18...

Page 3: ...otential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The rangewill not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Conne...

Page 4: ...e to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop 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 r...

Page 5: ... good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should no...

Page 6: ...ctronic Oven Control 7 Surface Cooking Area Locator 5 Right Rear Control Knob 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 II 10 11 12 1 Surface Cooking Area or Element 2 Anti Tip Bracket 3 Door Stop Clip 4 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 5 Storage Drawer 6 Control Panel K Hot Surface Indicator Light on ceramic glass models 8 Automatic Oven Light Switch on some models 9 Gasket 10 Broil Element...

Page 7: ...k when the lid is removed Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface indicator light goes off If spills or soils are not wiped up while warm surface pitting can occur Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum contain...

Page 8: ...the cooktop into place 3 Lift out the burner bowl To Replace 1 Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle 2 Holding the coil element as level as possible carefully push coil element terminal into the receptacle 3 When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle When canning for long periods...

Page 9: ...e Follow manufacturer s instructions Use on low heat settings Porcelain See stainless steel or cast iron enamel on steel or cast iron Stainless steel Heats quickly but unevenly A core or base of aluminum or copper on stainless steel provides even heating ELECTRONICOVEN CONTROL 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Oven Settings 6 Oven Light 2 Temperature 7 Hour 3 Display 8 Minute 4 Clock 9 Start Enter Control Lock 5 T...

Page 10: ...some models will disappear from the display IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature calibration can be adjusted It can be changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius A minus sign m...

Page 11: ...red Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center of oven Insulated cookie sheets or baking pans Lit...

Page 12: ...ood in unless recommended in the recipe To Bake or Roast 1 Press BAKE Press TEMP up or down arrow pads to set a temperature other than 350 F 175 C in 5 amounts The bake range can be set between 170 F and 500 F 75 C and 260 C 2 Press START The temperature can be changed after this step START does not need to be pressed again 3 Press OFF when finished Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food C...

Page 13: ... Cleaning cycle Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room Self clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat odors and smoke Do not block the oven vent s during the Self Cleaning ...

Page 14: ...door will not unlock until the oven cools When the start time is reached the oven will automatically turn on When the cycle is complete and the oven cools End will appear on the lower oven display and LOCKED will disappear Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display To Stop Self Clean any time Press OFF CANCEL If the oven temperature is too high cln TIMED ON cool and LOCKED will ...

Page 15: ...ructions Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Porcelain enamel only not chrome Dishwasher SURFACE UNDER COOK FOP on some models To avoid product damage do not remove the cooktop For more information see Lift up Cooktop section Steel wool pad OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not direct...

Page 16: ...on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 2 Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge slots 3 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 4 Insert the do...

Page 17: ...o the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed by a number Depen...

Page 18: ...pair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can a...

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Page 20: ...d by Whirlpool Corporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP C 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 WH...