Whirlpool RF365PXW manual

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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 Optional Canning Kit 7 Setting the Clock 8 Using the Minute Timer. 8 Using the Oven Controls 9 Baking 9 Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control 10 Broiling 11 Custom Broil 11 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precauttons, Including the followlng: l Read all instructions before using Never pick up a flaming pan. the range. Smother flamin pan on cooktop l Install or locate the range only in 1 by covering wit a well-fi[...]

I 4 ) 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. ) Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. ) Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air orsteam escap[...]

Parts and features Model RF365PXW AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT OVEN MEALTIMER” SWITCH SELECTOR SURFACE UNIT CLOCKI I OVEN TEMPERATURE MARKER 1 I RIGHT FRONT MINUTE TIMER CONTROL I CONTROL KNOB L:FI FRONT CONTROL KNOB I I START STOP I ’ OVEN HEATING” RIGHT REAR TIME TIME INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LEFl REAR “SURFACE HEATING” CONTROL KNOB INDICAT[...]

Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN :: ANDTURN I 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 L[...]

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. Burn and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by lhe heat from the exposed section of the[...]

Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute mmer 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 [...]

Using the Oven Controls Baking I Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rock at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. During bak- ing, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on [...]

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. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by Itself. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem[...]

Using The Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock The automatic MEALTIMER I* 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 result.[...]

To start baking now and stop automatically: m 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 Tempe[...]

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 storuge drawer 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull 2. Lift back slightly andyde[...]

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 Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make [...]

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

Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replaclng surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. l Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as p[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop I 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 from the cooktop accidentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can re[...]

4. It you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. Apply a small amOUnt of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to [...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventflated durlng 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. 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of dav. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time [...]

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 a soft cloth. Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. l Wipe off regularly when range is cool. l Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy flnlsh. l Do not[...]

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 l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF b[...]

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. It 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?.. WhirlDOOi 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 EROO 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 [...]