Whirlpool RF385PXY Bedienungsanleitung

A Note ToYou 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Carin For Your ange R 32 HYou Need Assistance Or Service 37 Warranty 40 1400-253-1301 Call us with qmstions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF385PXY[...]

A NoteToYou Thank you 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 and ma[...]

Important Safety Instructions General To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. l Use the range only[...]

l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma result in burns from steam. ‘b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. l Keep range vents unob- structed. l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bu[...]

Grease wiping out excess food spills pnor to self-cleaning. l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. l Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner rotective coating of l Do not use water on grease any kind s [ ould be used in or fires. Never pick up a fla[...]

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. Anti-tfp bracket (on wall behind control, panel) Control panel Oven vent Removable storage drawer Automatfc oven light l witch Bake element Model and ser Control panel Left Left El[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Pa* Using the rurface unit6 ...................................... 7 Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation ...................................... .9 Using aluminum foil for baking ...................... .10 The electronic oven controls ........................... 10 6e[...]

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. 1 SETTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. Medium l For gravy, pudd[...]

Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For proper cooking, follow these guidelines for specific foods: l Angel and bundt cakes, yeast b[...]

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. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circ[...]

Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: -Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock -Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/Enter) has its own indicator. The indicator comes on when you touch the command pad. Setting the clock 1. Push the Cl[...]

2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four 2-second [...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lii rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. ‘350” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up. 3. To cook at a dif[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If, afte[...]

Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Push the Broil pad. The small display will show ‘500”” and BROIL will ligh[...]

To broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad until “325”” shows in the small display. l If you want food to broil slower from the start, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad SO a temperature between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C) shows in the small display. These temper[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Match the pan to the surface u[...]

3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the ti[...]

To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use[...]

8. 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 four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate tones, repeat this procedur[...]

8. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and START TIME will light up. 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 time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven w[...]

To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock? on page 11.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the B[...]

7. 8. 9. 10. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up’ (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: Ii you do not set a stop time, the colon [...]

Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock? on page 11.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the t[...]

-. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 8. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will l[...]

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: l 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 cooki[...]

The storage drawer 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. Lii front and pull out to the second stop. [...]

Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Paw How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.............................. 28 Page Setting the controls ,......................... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Special tips .*..........[...]

2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dish- washer. lf most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor lf cleaned in the Self-Cle[...]

If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. 9 Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the Start/Enter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up in the [...]

6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, LOCKED lights up in the display when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the time of day will show in the display. 8. When the oven reaches norma[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page SUrfaCe units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Page Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The oven light . . . . . .[...]

4. Lift out the reflector bowl. For model RF385PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See “Cleaning other range parts” on page 35 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and (on RF385PXY, Q serie[...]

4. When the terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element 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[...]

PART Control panel WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive clean- OR ers. They may damage the finish. Paper towel and spray NOTE: Make sure you have not turned the glass cleaner oven on when cleaning panel. If you have, push the Off/Cancel pad. Exterior surfaces Spong[...]

The oven light 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 c[...]

IfYou Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tion[...]

PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display shows “PF” POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- tions.) The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control. low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14.) The oven was not preheated Pr[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 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, recommend a qualified service company i[...]

WW?LPOOL Electric Freestanding Range Warrantv LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMlTED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR I EROl: WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmansh[...]