Whirlpool RF317PXX manual

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L Contents Page Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 The Oven Vent. .............. 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY The Storage Drawer ......... 14 INSTRUCTIONS, ............... 3 Optional Door Panel Pat .... 15 PARTS AND FEATURES. ......... 5 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE .... 15 USING YOUR RANGE. .......... 6 Control Panel and Knobs .... 15 Using the Surface Units. .....[...]

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: l Read all instructions before using the range. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on cooktop l Install or locate the range only in by covering with a well-fi[...]

l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. . Keep range vents unobstructed. l Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven. l Do not clean [...]

Parts and features Model RF317PXX AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’” CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER START STOP OVENLIGHT OVEN TIME , TI,ME SV’(lTCH SURFACE UNIT i ‘” : , SELECTOR MARKER ; . ., 4 .; . . I LEFT REAR CONTROL KNOB LEFl FRONT “SURFACE HEATING” CONTROL’KNOB 1 RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB OVEN TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT CONTROL CONTROL KNO[...]

Using your range Using the Surface Units l Surface Unit Markers III! 111) is turned on by that knob. Surface Heating Indicator light The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Light on t[...]

Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result. Solid Element Surface Units Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time, heat on HI setting for five minutes. The surface unit[...]

Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day. 2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Tier The [...]

Using the Oven Controls Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 11/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For mo[...]

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 your 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 after[...]

Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. NOTE: The door must be partly open wh[...]

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock The automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc.... undercooking will re[...]

To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly and place food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Tempera[...]

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, and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the Storage Drawer 1. Emptv drawer of any pots and 2. Lifl back slightly and slide drawer pans’before removing [...]

Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs ’ i I Burn and Electrical Shock Haza[...]

Solid Element Surface Units Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot. Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. I 1. Turn off all surface units. 2. For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soa[...]

The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same[...]

Standard Oven Cleaning The standard oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” below for further instructions. Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements, thermostat, heat seal or exterior surfaces of the oven. Damage will occur. Using Foi[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Warm soapy water or a soapy steel[...]

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, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. To Replace: Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard 1 l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervolt- age? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have y[...]

3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our COOL-LINE@ service assistance tele- phone number (see Step 2) or loo[...]

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WHIRLPOOL’ RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials orworkmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the [...]