Whirlpool RF366BXV manual

Use & Care Guide Automatic MEALTIMER’” clock/minute timer Left surface IT 1 ,I Right surface unit controls Broil element Oven rack temovable storage drawer SELF-CLEANINGDESIGNE~E'" ELECTRICRANGE RF366BXV[...]

Contents Important Safety Page Instructions. 3 Using Your Range 5 Using the surface units 5 Setting the clock 7 Using the Minute Timer 7 Using the oven controls 8 Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock 11 The oven vent 13 The storage drawer 13 Optional rotisserie 14 Optional door panel pat 14 Caring for Your Range 15 Control panel and knobs 15 C[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including l Read all instructions before using not let potholder touch hot heating the range. elements. Do not use a towel or l Install or locate the range only in bulky cloth for a potholder. They[...]

Important Safety Instructions Continued l Do not clean door seal. It is essen- l Do not touch surface units, areas tial for a good seal. Care should be near surface units, heating ele- taken not to rub, damage, or move ments or interior surfaces of oven. the seal. Clean only parts recom- Surface units and heating ele- mended in this Use and Care me[...]

Using Your Range . Using the surface units 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 unit indicator lights One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the cont[...]

Using Your Range Continued Until you get used to the set- tings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Use MED for gravy, puddings [...]

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[...]

Using Your Range Continued Using the oven controls Baking I. 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 1 I/Z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven [...]

Notches 1 I Tooth 5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera- ture Control to OFF. The Oven ON and HEATING Indicator Lights will go off. 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 gradu- ally without you noticing the chan[...]

Using Your Range Continued Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cook- book for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop posi- tion (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set[...]

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 res[...]

Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly and place the 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 Stan Time Knob is out. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED[...]

Oien vent 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 can result. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. U[...]

Using Your Range Continued Optional rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whrrlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. 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: Whi[...]

Caring For Your Range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can re- sult in burns or electrical shock. Control panel and knobs 1. Pull control knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wi[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued For heavy spills: l Carefully scrape heavy spills using a single edge razor blade in a holder while the cooktop is still warm. Personal Injury Hazard l Allow surface unit and sur- rounding area to reduce in tem- perature from hot to warm before removing heavy or sug- ary spills. Wear protective clothing such as oven [...]

Using the Self-Cleaning cycle Do cleah frame Do clean door I Do not clean seal Do not clean center area 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 during the [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard a Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. l Do not force the Lock Lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is designed[...]

2. Make sure the Clock. Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day.’ 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 more for moderate to heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right - the Clean position. The Oven HEATING and ON I[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the right time of day. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. When the Oven LOCKED Indicator Light goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it mov[...]

Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Black-glass cooktop See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning instructions. Oven ext[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in elec- trical shock or burns. l The bulb cover must be[...]

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 proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have you[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consul- tants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service [...]

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Whirlpool’ Range Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool”” service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls lo: 1. Correct the i[...]