Whirlpool RF367PXD manual

^_ ._-. -. UseAndCare SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE rl . MODEL RF367PXD Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8 Using t[...]

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 inform- ation about how[...]

_. 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 instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. IMPORTANT SA[...]

do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient 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 and window, could also become hot[...]

When using the oven cause cancer or reproductive - l 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. harm. Exposure can be mini- mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self- c[...]

-_. Getting to Know Your Range This SeCfion 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 Plug-in surface unit with reflector bowl (PP. 8, 26, 27) [...]

-. ..-- 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 any- where between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The so[...]

Cookware tips l Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. ’ n l NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which[...]

Optional canning kit The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your [...]

For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the Use the following as a guide to determine oven for even heat to reach all parts of the where to place the pans: oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around [...]

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 tem- perature calibration by following these steos: 1. Make s[...]

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: . 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, do They are designed to drain excess liquid not use cookie sheets or similar pans for and grease away from the cooking surface 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 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 foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. -they will not rise properly. Before usi[...]

4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Temper- ature 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 i or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selec- to[...]

The oven vent S& Oven vent am Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Burn [...]

._.-_- 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 range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Foll[...]

Using the Self-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 the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. ‘I Burn Hazard Do not tou[...]

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. 2. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed [...]

^_. __.-- ..- _. 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, to[...]

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. NOTE: Let range cool before cleaning. Surface units and reflector bowls , Removing 1. 2. I. $ P Make sure all surface [...]

Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. [...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy, steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. Injury Hazard Lock both support rods in place. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry (other than control soapy water thoroughly. panel) l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. . Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar,[...]

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, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb. Replace light bulb cover before using the oven. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. To replac[...]

-.-- 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 33. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the range plugg[...]

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. Cooking results are not what you expected l The Start[...]

. ._ Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32. 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 ( Ea Center telephone number. w Dial toil-free f[...]

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 .......................................... 33 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans .................[...]

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