Whirlpool RF376PXE manual

Tim e Sma rt Tips Inside! ® 4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS RF375PXE RF376PXE PART NO. 3196277 Rev. C TM A Note to Y ou ............ 2 Range Safety ......... 3-5 Par ts and Features . .. 6 Using Y our Range ..... 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle ........ 26 Caring for Y our Range ..................... 29 T roubleshooting ...... 39 Requesting Assistanc[...]

2 1 - 800 - 253 - 1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more compli- cated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we deve[...]

3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and [...]

4 RANGE SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DE[...]

5 RANGE SAFETY • Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified techni- cian immediately. • Clean Cook-Top With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful t[...]

6 PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF TIMER BAKE BROIL START ? PREHEAT ON DOOR LOCKED DOOR LOCKED BAKE TE TE M P/ P/ TIME OFF CANCEL CANCEL START 5 SEC 5 SEC ENTER ENTER AUTO CLEAN CLEAN CUSTOM BROIL TIMER CLOCK • • CANCEL CANCEL SELF-CLEANING O SELF-CLEANING [...]

7 PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF TIMER BAKE BROIL START ? PREHEAT ON DOOR LOCKED DOOR LOCKED BAKE TEMP/ TIME TIMER CLOCK OFF CANCEL • • CANCEL CANCEL START 5 SEC ENTER AUTO CLEAN CLEAN CUSTOM BROIL HOT SURFACE HOT SURFACE SELF-CLEANING O SELF-CLEANING O V[...]

8 U SING Y OUR R ANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. U SING THE SURF ACE COOKING AREAS Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. S[...]

9 1" 1" USING Y OUR RANGE Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. • Use the largest surface cooking area for best results. Also, use a canner/pan that you can center over the surface cooking area and that does not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area. Lar[...]

10 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE SURF ACE COOKING AREAS ( CONT . ) H O T SU R FA C E HOT SURFACE Using the ceramic glass cooktop (Ceramic glass cooktop model) Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. Yo[...]

11 USING YOUR RANGE General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if r[...]

12 USING Y OUR RANGE Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: • Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up the foil edges and make sure the foil is about 1 inch larger all around than the dish holding the food. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circula- tion an[...]

13 TIMER BAKE BROIL ST ART ? HEA T ON DOOR LOCKED BAKE TIME CLOCK OFF CANCEL ST ART 5 SEC ENTER AUTO CLEAN CLEAN CUSTOM BROIL SELF CLEANING O VEN TIMER • • CANCEL USING YOUR RANGE T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Bake pad (p. 16) Using the control lock The control lock lets you disable the control panel command pads. The control lock comes in handy[...]

14 USING YOUR RANGE S ETTING THE CLOCK 1. Press the clock pad. 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start the clock. NOTES: • To see the time of day when the clock time is not on the display, press the clock pad. • You must reset the clock if the power goes off for [...]

15 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE MINUTE TIMER ( CONT . ) ST ART 5 SEC ENTER (display counts down) YOU SEE TIMER • • CANCEL OR PRESS YOU SEE 3. Start the countdown. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones. NOTE: To see the countdown time when the minute timer is not on the display, press the minute timer pad. 4. Turn off the minute[...]

16 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING 1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” earlier in this section. 2. Choose the bake setting. The bake indicator light will light up. 3. Set the temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press[...]

17 USING Y OUR RANGE 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The heat, bake, and on indicator lights will light up . The oven control automa tically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 3 minutes. • For 250°F-445°F, the preheating [...]

18 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING ( CONT . ) 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 7. After cooking, turn off the ove[...]

19 USING Y OUR RANGE A DJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERA TURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below. NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperat[...]

20 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING Front of rack Rear of rack NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • Leave the door partly open whenever you use the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper temperatures. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Place the rack where you need it. You need t[...]

21 USING Y OUR RANGE 4. Press the custom broil pad. The broil indicator light will light up. 5. Start the oven. The on and heat indicator lights will light up. NOTES: • You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. • If you are b[...]

22 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING TIPS • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter or smoke. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To make sure the grease drains well, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling[...]

23 USING Y OUR RANGE T HE OVEN VENT w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Ceramic glass cooktop model Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the ven[...]

24 USING YOUR RANGE Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed: • Slide range forward. • Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor. • Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket. T HE ANTI - TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weigh[...]

25 T HE STORAGE DRA WER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Be careful when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops are small, round objects formed in the slide ra[...]

26 U SING THE S ELF -C LEANING C YCLE The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. w W ARNING Burn Ha[...]

27 S ETTING THE CONTROLS 1. Press the auto clean pad. The clean indicator light will light up. This will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄ 2 hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3 1 ⁄ 2 hou[...]

28 S ETTING THE CONTROLS ( CONT . ) 6. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: If the oven temperature is above normal broiling temperatures, the Self-Cleaning cycle will[...]

29 C ARING FOR Y OUR R ANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. 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 working like new. C LEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, alw[...]

30 C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) PART Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls (Model RF375PXE) Ceramic glass cooktop (Model RF376PXE) Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • Wipe off excess spills. • Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. OR • Place the bowls upside d[...]

31 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 3. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 4. [...]

32 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) ( CONT . ) BAKE OFF BAKE CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle. 3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the ter[...]

33 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) ( CONT . ) NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be too l[...]

34 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However, you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric open- coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating. Your cooktop has [...]

35 NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. C LEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( MODEL RF 376 PXE ) ( CONT . ) Steps to follow: 1. You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off. 2. Fo[...]

36 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMO VING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: If the door removal pins included in the Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails or screws may be used. Be careful that the length of the[...]

37 CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE R EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ( CONT . ) To replace: NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the bottom of the hinge hanger on [...]

38 T HE OVEN LIGHT CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: • Push the oven light switch on the backguard. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by turning it counterclock[...]

39 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 41. R ANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEM Nothing works The oven does not w[...]

40 C OOKING RESULTS PROBLEM The display is showing “PF” “F” followed by a number shows on the display The indicator light(s) is flashing D ISPLA Y MESSAGES CAUSE • There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. • Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, call for ser[...]

41 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” s ection). This i nformation will help us better respond to your requ est. Our consultants pro[...]

42 NOTES[...]

43 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 24 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 41 BAKING Aluminum foil .......................................................... 12 Pans ...........................[...]

W ARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ® E LECTRIC R ANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY 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. Ceramic glass cook[...]