Whirlpool RF385PCV manual

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Contents Paae BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE - 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 USING YOUR RANGE. 5 Using the Surface Units 5 OptiOnal Canning Kit 6 Electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock 7 Setting the Electronic Clock 8 Using the Electronic Minute Timer 9 Using the Oven Controls IO Baking.. _, _. _. 10 Broiling 12 Using the Electronic Aut[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce lhe risk ot ihe, electrical shock, Injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, lncludlng the followlng: 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but ploy with any part of the range, not over another surface unit to or leave them unattended near it. avo[...]

Parts and features Model RF385PCV ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER’ C~CKIMINUTE TlMER L KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CoNT CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT PORCELAIN-ENAMEL ----EmTAm ma..,. . ..- BROIL =’ -1cbsT- CLCIVL.. , SELF-CLEANING OVEN REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) 4 ‘Tmk[...]

OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT SWITCH / CONTROL SELECTOR INDICATOR LOCKED IHEATING -OVEN ON RiGHT REAR RiGNl FRONT SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROl. KNOB Using your range Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed In before tumlng them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Sur[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a gulde. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Use Hi to start Use MED-Hi Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO to foods cook- to hold a fof gravy, to keep food keep food ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings liquids to a fry chicken an[...]

The Electronic MEALTIMER* Clock The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock handles many different types of functions. The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock: l The numbers on the Display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob. l When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the Display shows hours and minutes. ‘lmk Twenty-five minutes p[...]

Sefflng ltm Electronic Clock When you first plug In the oven or If your electrlclty goes off for a while, each light in the Display will flash in sequence. Then, 4 elghts and the Mln/Sec Tlmer and Bake Hours slgnal lights will flash. The flashing means that the clock Is ready to be set. 1. Push in both the MinlSec Timer Button and the Bake Hours Bu[...]

Using the Electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps when the set time is up. 1. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button. 2. Turn the Set Knob until the desired The Signal Light will come on and time shows in the Display[...]

Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least lY2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posit[...]

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 you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you difficult results. If after[...]

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. 1 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperatur[...]

Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock Is deslgned to turn the oven on and off at tlmes you set, even If 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 re[...]

7. When ihe baking tlme Is com- plete, the oven will beep for l-2 minutes. To stop, push the Bake Hours Button. Turn the Oven Selec- tor and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 8. TO stop the oven before the pro- grammed time, push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows “0:OO:’ The Display will retur[...]

7. Set the clock for the length of baking time you want: Push in the Bake Hours Button, then turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Display. This example shows 2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be set for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. 8. The Sake Hours Signal Light will stay on and the Stop Time Signal Light will Ha[...]

To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTiMER* control: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting tor cooking to starl, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in me oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER[...]

The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lifl back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replacing the stomge dmwer 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the dr[...]

Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pat It 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) [...]

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 1. Turn off all surface units. clear the element hold down clip, reflector bowl and trim ring. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 26 for cleaning instructions. 19[...]

Replacing Make sure ail surtace units are OFF. Failure to do 1 l Turn off att surface units. . Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the termlnal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unlt terminal Into the receptacle. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and th[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cook-top at both front corners until the support rods lock intoplace. I Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are 1 fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from me cooktop accidentally tailing. 2. Wipe with warm soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on[...]

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 cycle safely. Before You start DO NOT clean me fiberglass seal. 1. Clean me shaded areas by DO NOT move lt or bend It. Poor hand. They do not get hot enough cleaning and poor baking wlii durin[...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This wlii help normal smoke and heat to disappear from the room as qulckiy as possible. 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. The “on” Signal Light will come on. 2. Move the Lock Lever ail the way to the right-the Clean position. 3. [...]

6. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The “on” Signal Light will go off. Special Tips 7. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors an[...]

How It Works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875 ‘F (468”C).This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self- Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEITING (Approximate Temper[...]

Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. l Wipe off regularly when range is cool. l Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remain on surtace. Acids will remove the glossy tlnlrh. Surface units No cleaning [...]

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 Bght bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF bef[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five 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 volt- age? [See Installation Instructions.) *H[...]

3. If you need setice*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- chised TECH- CARE@ Service Companies. TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our CCCL-LINE@service as- sistance telephone numbe[...]

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WIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY F.SPi”- replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Corre[...]