Whirlpool RF310PXA manual

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ANoteToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worId&rss 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 m[...]

Important Safety Instructions General @Read all instructions before using the range. ADO not use the range for warming or heatin % the room. Persons could be urned or injured, or a fire could start. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- 4Jse the range only for its-in- . vided Installation Instructions. The range must be insta[...]

ai& @Do not wear loose or hanging arments when usin s hey could ignite if t 1 the range. ey touch a kzt;;2eT unit and you could . @Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol cf ers on hot surfaces 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 catc[...]

Grease Care and cleaning *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around @Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin range by coverin 9 pan[...]

the location and appearance of all parts and features. This section contains captioned illustrations of your range, Use them to become familiar w&h Control panel ww-tip floor bracket (for infarmh. . ~-..-. wail-mounted Control panel Left front control knob Left rear I control knc ..___. Oven vent Manual o&u,, hrl- light switch indicator I.,[...]

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 Setting the clock ............................... 11 Using the Minute Timer.. .................. 11 Baking/roasting ..........[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cooking. cakes. Medium 1 l For gravy, pudding and (opposite OFF) icing. l To cook large amounts of vegetables. Medium-low l To keep [...]

Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap hea[...]

For best air circulation 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. l 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 minimum spac[...]

Setting the clock When you first plug in the range, or if your electriciiy was off for a while, the display will show “88:88”, then change to “--:--“. SET and CLOCK will show on the display. 1. Push the Clock Set button. “12:OO” will show on the display. 2. Push the “up” or “down” pad to set the time of day. Each “tap” of th[...]

Baking/roasting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING[...]

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 l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l 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%). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to [...]

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[...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Bum and Fire Hazard If yo[...]

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-[...]

Caring ForYour Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 18 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24[...]

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 22 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the el[...]

3. Hokl the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When 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[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can r[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs.[...]

I PART ! WHAT TO USE ! HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool. glass cleaner OR l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. I 1 scrubbing pad I Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas [...]

The oven light The oven light will come on when you 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 electrical shock or burns. *The bulb cover must be in pl[...]

-- .~- -- If You Need Assistance Or service 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 [...]

PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe. There is not proper air circulati[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: 1-500-253-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 compan[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Electric Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT FSP replacement [...]