Whirlpool RF385PXY5 manual

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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 will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion on how to op[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General l Read all instructions before using the range. l Use the range only for its in- tended use as described in this l Install or locate the range only in accordance wi[...]

*Use only d or damp po holders on hot r pot holders. Moist surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating ele- ments. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire. l Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bu[...]

Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner any kind s c: rotective coating of ould be used in or around any part of the oven. *Before self-cleaning the oven, @Do not use water on grease remove broiler pan,[...]

Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Plug-in surface unit with Dorcelain-enamel deflector bowl- (Model RF385PXY, Q series, includes chrome trim ring) Anti-tip floor bracket y (for information on optional wall- mounted a[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units.. ................... .7 Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .8 For best air circulation .................... .I0 Using aluminum foil for baking.. .... .I0 The electronic oven control.. .......... .ll Setting the clock ............................... 12 Using the electronic Minute [...]

7 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTlNG HI Medium-high Medium (opposite OFF) Medium-low LO RECOMMENDED USE . To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. . To hold a rapid boil. . To fry chicken or p[...]

Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap hea[...]

For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the 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/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum s[...]

1 The electronic oven control Timer set Electronic and off display pads Clock pad Oven Temperature Electronic Hour Minute Start/ Off/ seettor pads MEALTIMER pads pads enter cancel control pads pad pad Display/clock l When you first plug in the range, every- thing on the display will light up for l-2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF’ will app[...]

Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up on the display. 0 CLOCK 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (i) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, push and hold th[...]

3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immedi- ately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show on the large display and you will hear four P-second tones. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out For further informa- tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. “350°F will light up on the small display to show the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up. 3. To cook at a d[...]

7. 8. When baking, put food in the oven. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera- ture at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. When baking/roasting is done, push the Off/Cancel pad. The time of day will show on the display and all other displays will [...]

Broiling NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Push the Broil pad. The small dis[...]

RACK POSITION NOTES: l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. Broiling rack position chart TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks %” thick or less ’ 3 Quickl[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Us6 pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fifing lids. l Match the pan to the surface unft [...]

2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode (BAKE will light up). Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired tempera- ture. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. After you have set the desired tem- perature, the display will show the set[...]

7. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off auto- matically, beep four times, and “End” will show on the display. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones, repeat this proce[...]

5. Push the Start/Enter pad. The set temperature, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED, and ON will light up on the display to show that the~oven is heating. NOTES: l You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pushing the Start/Enter pad by repeating just Steps 2 through 4. l The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every 5 seco[...]

3. Push the Cook Time pad. “:OO” with the colon flashing and COOK TIME will show on the display. 4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Delay Start Ti[...]

8. When the start time is reached, a l-second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. The set temperature, HEAT, TIMED, BAKE, and ON will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than one hour) or [...]

4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and STOP TIME will light up. 6. Use the Hour an[...]

8. When the start time is reached, a 1 -second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. The set temperature, HEAT, TIMED, BAKE, and ON will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than one hour) or[...]

4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. A A I I HR MIN v v 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show on the display and STOP TIME wi[...]

8. When the start time is reached, a l-second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. The set temperature, HEAT, TIMED, BAKE, and ON will light up on the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than one hour) or [...]

The oven vent 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. Fire Hazard l If you leav[...]

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. Personal injury Hazard *To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properfy installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand- cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Sel[...]

If a cleaning cycle other than 3% hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 21/2-4’/2 hours shows on the display. l Use 2% hours for light soil. l Use 31~-41/z hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the StarVEnter pad. TIMED, HEAT, and ON wi[...]

To delay the start using Delay Start Time: Push the Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN, and “cln” will light up. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY, CLEAN, ON, and the tim[...]

6. When the oven reaches normal bakinglroasting temperatures, LOCKED goes off and “End” and CLEAN TIME come on. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: 1. 2. 3. Push the Off/Cancel pad. if the oven temperature is too high for baking/roasting when you push th[...]

Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . ..35 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 [...]

Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units, reflector bowls and trim rings. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. (Model RF385PXY, Q series, shown) Hold the surface unii as level as pos- sible with the t[...]

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. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. NOTE: Do not drop the cook[...]

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. l 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, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in ele[...]

If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooking The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- results are not tions.) what you expected The oven temperature seems Adjust the oven temperature control. too low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 15.) The oven was not preheated Preheat oven when called for [...]

1 - .-- 2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified s[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ 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. LIMITED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs. FOR LIFE OF[...]