Whirlpool RF324PXE manual

4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS RF324PXE RF325PXE PART NO. 3196274 Rev. C TM Standard-Cleaning Electric Ranges A Note to Y ou ............ 2 Range Safety ........ 3-5 Parts and Features . .. 6 Using Y our Range ..... 8 Caring for Y our Range ..................... 26 T r oubleshooting ...... 36 Requesting Assistance or Service .................... 38 In[...]

2 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more compli- cated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we deve[...]

3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and [...]

4 RANGE SAFETY W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, [...]

5 RANGE SAFETY • Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified techni- cian immediately. • Clean Cook-Top With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful t[...]

6 HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE CUSTOM TEMP STAR T ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN BROIL 5 SEC PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF ACCUBAKE SYSTE M ACCUBAKE SYSTE M PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO [...]

7 ACCUBAKE SYSTE M PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF HR MIN TIMER TIMER SET TIMER TIMER OFF BAKE CUSTOM TEMP TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D TIMER O N F BROIL 5 SEC HOT SURFACE (Model RF324PXE shown) Oven vent (p. 23) CLEANTOP[...]

8 Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface cooking area heat settings Use the following chart as a guide. U SING Y OUR R ANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use[...]

9 USING Y OUR RANGE Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results . • Use the largest surface cooking area for best results. Also, use a canner/pan that you can center over the surface cooking area and that does not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Large diameter can[...]

10 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE SURF ACE COOKING AREAS ( CONT . ) HOT HOT SURF SURF ACE ACE Using the ceramic glass cooktop (Ceramic glass cooktop model) Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You wi[...]

11 USING Y OUR RANGE General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if [...]

12 USING Y OUR RANGE Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: • Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up the foil edges and make sure the foil is about 1 inch larger all around than the dish holding the food. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circula- tion an[...]

13 HR MIN TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE BAKE CUSTOM TEMP ST ART ENTER OFF CANCEL CLOCK LIGHT LIGHT AUTO CLEAN HEAT BAKE BROIL LOCK'D TIMER O N BROIL 5 SEC T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Start/enter pad (p. 15) Hour pads (p. 14) Minute pads (p. 14) Off/ cancel pad (p. 15) Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, everything on the display wi[...]

14 NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To dis- play the clock time again, press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. 1. Press the clock pad. 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the displ[...]

15 USING Y OUR RANGE 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four 1-second reminder tones every minute until you press the timer off pad. NOTE: To display the time of day while the minute timer is counting down, press th[...]

16 USING Y OUR RANGE Your oven is designed with the AccuBake tempera- ture management system to constantly monitor oven temperature. The burner element will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired temperature. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in operation. 1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven. For more inform[...]

17 USING Y OUR RANGE 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 2 minutes, 30 seconds. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is 4 minutes, 15 seconds. • For above [...]

18 7. After cooking, turn off the oven. PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (time of day) Save energy and save money • “Oven peeking” can make cooking times longer and affect food quality. • Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time. • Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or baking while[...]

19 2. Set the new offset temperature. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before the number when decreasing the temperature setting. The minus sign shows the oven will be cooler by the displayed amou[...]

20 B ROILING NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • Leave the door partly open whenever you use the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper temperatures. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Place the rack where you need it. You need to place the rack so that the surface of the f[...]

21 BROIL B ROILING ( CONT . ) 4. Press the custom broil pad. 5. Start oven. You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower tempera- ture” below. After changing the setting, you do not have to press the start/enter pad again. 6. After broiling, turn off t[...]

22 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING TIPS • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter or smoke. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To make sure the grease drains well, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling[...]

23 USING YOUR RANGE T HE O VEN VENT w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Ceramic glass cooktop model Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the ven[...]

24 USING YOUR RANGE Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed: • Slide range forward. • Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor. • Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. T HE ANTI - TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weigh[...]

25 T HE STORAGE DRA WER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under your range. Be careful when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the[...]

26 C LEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. HOW TO CLEAN 1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel. 2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry them well. Do not soak them. D[...]

27 HOW TO CLEAN • Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. OR • Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher. • Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. • Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with[...]

28 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 3. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 4.[...]

29 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( CONT . ) BAKE OFF BAKE Replacing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle. 3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminal just started in[...]

30 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( CONT . ) NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be too [...]

31 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However, you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric open- coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heat[...]

32 NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. C LEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( CONT . ) Steps to follow: 1. You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off. 2. For stubborn spills, ru[...]

33 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: If the door removal pins included in the Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails or screws may be used. Be careful that the length of the [...]

34 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMO VING THE OVEN DOOR ( CONT . ) To replace: NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the bottom of the hinge hanger on [...]

35 The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: • Push the oven light pad. T HE OVEN LIGHT LIGHT CARING FOR YOUR RANGE To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclockwise. 4. Repla[...]

36 PROBLEM Nothing works The oven does not work The surface cooking areas will not work CAUSE • The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) • You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker. • The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before turning [...]

37 D ISPLA Y MESSAGES PROBLEM The display is showing “PF” “F” followed by a number shows on the display CAUSE • There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display, then reset the clock, if needed. (See page 14.) • Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, call for service[...]

38 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” s ection). This i nformation will help us better respond to your requ est. Our consultants pro[...]

39 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 24 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 38 BAKING AccuBake ......................................................... 16, 17 Aluminum foil ....................[...]

W ARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ® E LECTRIC R ANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. Ceramic glass cook[...]