Whirlpool RF376PCY Bedienungsanleitung

UseAimdCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Seti- Cleaning Cycle 31 Caring For Your Range 36 1 If You Need Assistance Or Service I Warranty 41 44 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE 7/93 MODELS RF376PXY RF376PCY[...]

A Note To You T IL nk r~ u for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate a[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury t0 persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General 0 Use the range only for its in- l Read all instructions before t;;;;iluse as described in this using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance wi[...]

muse 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 potholder. It could catch on fire. @Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns an[...]

Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. l Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin with a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat Yl tray. Flaming grease outside of E an can be extin uished with aking soda or,[...]

Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Oven vent CleanTopTM Model and ser Broil element Bake element optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 30) Removable storage drawer / Control panel Oven Oven temperature[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using aluminum foil for baking . . . . . . . 10 The electronic oven control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting [...]

NOTE: The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use. This is normal. It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again. Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then tur[...]

Home canning information l Use the largest surface unit for best results. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rac[...]

h>I.. bed air cirai-,ulation * Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. * Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a min[...]

The electronic oven control Clock Display Electronic MEALTIMEP’ control H&r pads Display/clock l When you first plug in the range, “88:88” will appear in the display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), “88:88” again appears in the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock. l When you are not using the oven, th[...]

Control knobs There are two control knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob. The Oven Selector tells the oven which mode you wish to cook in (Bake, Broil, Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature Control Knob lets you set a specific cooking temperature. When using the MEALTIMER’” control you will use these knobs along with [...]

Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 min- utes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four 1 -second tones when the set time is up. 1. Push the Timer Set pad. The [...]

Using the Off/Cancel pad The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock/Set and Timer Set func- tions. When the Off/Cancel pad is pushed, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining. akinghoasting 1 Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack positio[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can ch[...]

Custom broil * If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. * If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element t[...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings[...]

Usielg ~41s electronic MEALTIMER’” control The electronic MEALTIMER’” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . under[...]

4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Pu[...]

Method Z-Using Stop Time: 7, Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minut[...]

To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” [...]

Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display. The Start Time Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. COOK START TIME TIME 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct start time s[...]

10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat this proc[...]

5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 6. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time Indicator Light will light up, a[...]

9. 10. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, a single tone will sound and the display will count down the baking/roasting time in minutes. The example at right shows a baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes (the differ- ence between the stop and start times). When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will tu[...]

4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. [...]

8. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad by repeating just Steps 4 and 5 or 6 and 7. 9. When the start time is rea[...]

To cancel the MEALTIMER’” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: *Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of co[...]

The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have 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 f[...]

The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard *To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle I I In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cle[...]

3. Set the cycle. To start cleaning immediately: Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. “C3:OO” with the colon flashing will show in the display and the Clean Time Indicator Light will come on. If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour [...]

Push the Start/Enter pad. The display will go back to showing the current time of day. The Delay Indicator Light will light up and the Clean Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash to indicate that the oven is programmed to start the Self- Cleaning cycle at a later time. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, [...]

5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is com- pleted, “End” will show in the display and four tones will sound. 6. Turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 7. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Wait at least one ho[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Cleaning the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Your range is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found aro[...]

Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts tc prevent burns. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions could result in persona[...]

Additional tips: * 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. * Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme. l Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) wit[...]

-~--. ~--.-- PART WHAT TO USE I HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop Sponge and warm, soapy / l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. water l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing and control panel) / pad on heavily soiled areas. I l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use)[...]

The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in [...]

If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or cal[...]

,------- -.-- -.- PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ---.--____~ ~--_--I Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not ’ Temperature Control Knob operate are not set to CLEAN. ! The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all the way to the right. ! A delayed start time has been i programmed. C[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CleanTop”” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHZLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. FSP[...]