Whirlpool RF3600XX manual

Self-Cleaning Model RF3600X.X[...]

Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3 PARTS AND FEATURES. ......... 5 USING YOUR RANGE. .......... 6 Using the Surface Units. ...... 6 Home Canning Information. 8 Setting the Clock ............ 9 Using the Minute Timer. ...... 9 Baking or Roasting .......... 10 Setting the Oven Controls 10 How To[...]

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 flamin pan on cooktop l Install or locate the range only in 3 by covering wit a well-f[...]

l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. l Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape b[...]

Parts and features Model RF3600XX AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’” OVEN SURFACE CLOCK/ STOP TEMPERATURE OVEN UNIT MINUTE TIMER TIME CONTROL SELECTOR MARKER I I I LEFT FRONT LEFl REAR I START “SURFACE “OVEN RIGHT FRONT CONTROL CONTROL TIME HEATING” HEATING” CONTROL KNOB KNOB INDICATOR INDICATOR KNOB LIGHT LIGHT RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL[...]

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

2. The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid. 3. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly lightweight. Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food. 4. The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly hea[...]

Home Canning Information To Protect Your Range: 1. Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porcelain enamel-ware] bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over-heating which damages the cooktop. 2. For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface[...]

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 Timer The[...]

Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position the racks properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on posi- tioning racks, see “How To Position Racks and Pans” on page 11. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indica[...]

How To Position Racks and Pans a. The racks should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. I+$ Always leave at least 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and , .&- the oven walls and other pans. 3~ ,, For proper cooking, follow these guidelines for specific foods: l Angel and bundt cake pans, yeast breads,[...]

The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. For Best Air Circulation: l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other, l Allow M-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a [...]

Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. 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 [...]

Broiling lips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat 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 wi[...]

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. z .[...]

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...undercooklng will resu[...]

To start baking now and stop automatically: 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 Sel[...]

Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs I Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft clot[...]

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- 1. Turn off all surface units 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold do[...]

Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrlcal shock. l Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 1. Turn off all surface units. Line up openings in the reflector bowl[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury trom the cooktop acci- dentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can re[...]

The Lower Panel The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket. To remove the lower panel: 1. Pull out bottom of panel. To replace the lower panel: 2. Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips. I I 1. Place notches in top of panel over the top cli[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before YOU start, make sure YOU understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent o[...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil l Use 3 hours or mo[...]

Special Tips l Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily-soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have b[...]

Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Warm soapy water and l Wipe off regularly when range is a soft cloth. cool. Non-abrasive plastic . Do not allow food confalnlng scrubbing pad for heavily- acids (such as vinegar, tomato, soiled areas. lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy Bnlsh. . Do not[...]

If you need service or we suggest you follow 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 proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have you checked your home’s[...]

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-LINEO service assistance tele- phone number (see Step 2) or look[...]

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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 or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the[...]