Whirlpool RF356BXD manual

UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 For best[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion about how to oper[...]

Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. burns, and personal injury. IMPO[...]

of oven until they have had suffi- cient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door, could also be- come hot enough to cause burns. e ‘! @Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit an[...]

When using the oven @Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. @Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to colle[...]

Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel (PP. 8, 28) Oven vent (P. 20) CLEANTOP” f-srsmir Model and [...]

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in[...]

Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have [...]

Home canning information l Start with hot water. This reduces the Pan time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. Surface unit l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surfa[...]

For best air circulation Use the following as a guide to deter- ~ mine where to place the pans: One pan Place in the center of the oven rack. I Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack. Three or four pans I Place in opposite corners on each oven Hot air must circulate around the pans in the rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly oven f[...]

Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer, or when stopping the buzzer. [...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat o[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Although 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 baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps: 1. Make sure th[...]

Broiling NOTES: l Do not preheat when broiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element[...]

To custom broil at a lower temperature: 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 food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). Lower temperature settings allow the [...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, They are designed to drain excess liquid do not use cookie sheets or similar pans and grease away from the cooking surface for broiling. to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan l Do not cover the broiler grid wi[...]

Using the MEALTIMERTM clock Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Failure to follow the above can result in death, food poisoning, or sickness. The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for [...]

4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop auto- matically. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached. 5. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Sele[...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result In burns. The lower panel You can remove the[...]

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. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow [...]

Using the Setf-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Burn Hazard Do not touch the ov[...]

Setting the controls 1. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tem- peratures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 3. Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day. 4. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 [...]

5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled enough, the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left. DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with[...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soile[...]

Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently th[...]

Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scra[...]

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight soapy 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 f[...]

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 31. If nothing operates, check the following: •i!l Is the range plug[...]

PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate CAUSE l You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera- ture Control Knob to CLEAN. l The range clock does not show the correct time of day. Reset clock. (See page 12.) l The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position - all the way to the right. l The Start Time Knob does not show the correct time [...]

Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 29-30. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance El Center telephone number. w Dial toil-free from any[...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................ 21 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 31 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans ................[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANti 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. FSP repla[...]