Whirlpool RF315PCY manual

UseAhdCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Park And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 31 If You Need Assistance Or Service 37 Warranty 40 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF315PXY RF315PCY[...]

A Note To You 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 [...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General l Read all instructions before using the range. @Use the range only for itsin- . t;;;;zluse as described In thus @Install or locate the range only in accordance wit[...]

4 Use only dry potholders. Moist l Check to be sure lass cook- or damp potholders on hot sur- ing utensils are sa e for use on 4 faces may result in burns from the range. Only certain types steam. Do not let potholder of glass, glass-ceramic, touch hot heating elements. Do ceramic, earthenware or other not use a towel or bulky cloth for glazed uten[...]

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. @Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin[...]

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. Plug-in surface unit with one- $ceycc;in~~y Model and serial number plate A Anti-tip floor bracket / (for information on optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see we 30) Remov[...]

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 ............. Page Broiling .............................................. 15 Broiling tips .[...]

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 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 pan- cakes. Mediu[...]

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[...]

The electronic oven control Clock Display Minute Electroth MEALTIMEW” pads control 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, the [...]

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. Baking/roasting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To chan[...]

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 change them by following these steps: 1. [...]

Custom broil * 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°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[...]

Using the 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. . . . und[...]

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: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 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 Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time s[...]

9. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. 10. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: 1. 2. 3. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon f[...]

6. 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. 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 shows in the displa[...]

NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat this procedure. 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[...]

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[...]

roasting time of 30 minutes (the differ- ence between the stop and start times). 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 an[...]

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. 10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and “End” will show in the display. [...]

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. I l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of[...]

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 l To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . ..31 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..s..... 33 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Removin[...]

4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 34 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 element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as p[...]

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 could[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight awa: 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. l Replace [...]

PART Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm. soapv water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shal[...]

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 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 help or ca[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- results are not tions.) what you expected The oven temperature is too See page 15 for instructions on how low or too high. to adjust the Oven Temperature Control. 1 The oven was not preheated Preheat oven when called for in I before baking. recip[...]

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

WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-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. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life[...]