Whirlpool RF4700XB manual

UseAndCare A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parts and Features . . . . . . . . 6 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 7 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 or Service . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 contains valuable information about how to operate[...]

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 @Use the range only for its intended *Read all instructions before using use as described in this manual. the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordanc[...]

4Jse only dry pot holders. Moist or clothing or pot holders. Correct damp pot holders on hot surfaces pan size also improves cooking could result in burns from steam. efficiency. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a l Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It [...]

Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if[...]

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. Oven light switch (right oven) - h- - - Left oven vent dB Broil element Model and serial number plate 1 Plug-in surface unit ain-enamel r bowl wtth hrome trim Right oven auto- mat[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Broiling in the right oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Broiling in the left oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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. SElTING HI MED-HI MED MED-LOW LO RECOMMENDED USE l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. l To hold a rapid boil. . To fry chicken or pan- cakes. l For gravy, pudd[...]

- 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 h[...]

For best air circulation The 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 minim[...]

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 correct 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 T[...]

Baking/roasting in the right oven The right oven is controlled by two knobs: a Selector and a Temperature Control Knob. Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat. 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to stop, lift rack at front, and pull out. For further information, see “Positionin[...]

Baking/roasting in the left oven The left oven is best used as a warming oven for heating smaller casseroles, or for baking/roasting many kinds of frozen convenience foods. Baking/roasting and broiling times may be longer than in the right oven. Large pans and bakeware can block air circulation needed for proper baking/ roasting. The right (or prim[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new ovens are properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, they may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the ovens for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the tem- perature calibration by following these steps: 1. M[...]

Broiling in the right oven 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil element. 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 [...]

Broiling in the left oven 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door until it is open about 4 inches (10 cm). The door[...]

Broiling rack position chart 3 2 I 1 TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, %” thick or less. Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters. Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish. Not used for broiling. Energy saving tips A[...]

Using the MEALTIMER’” clock (right oven only) 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 ris[...]

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Right Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE. 4. Set the Right Oven Temperature Control[...]

If the door does not open or close If you do not follow the steps for using the MEALTIMERTM clock in order, the electric oven door lock may be turned on. The door will then either: l not open OR l not close all the way (the oven light stays on). If the door will not open: 1. Make sure the clock and start and stop times are set to the correct time o[...]

The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip brackets. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lif[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle (right oven only) In This Section Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . ..*................ 22 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Page Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

l Remove the broiler pan and 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 [...]

3. To start the Self-Cleaning cycle now, push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2-4 hours. @Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 hours for moderate soil. l Use 3-4 hours for heavy soil. NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 4. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tem- peratures, the Cleaning Indicator Li[...]

Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . . . 25 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Lift-up cooktop 27 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning chart” on page 29 for cleaning instructions. 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 and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle. 3. Hold the surface unit a[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cook-top at the center and swing the support rod up. 2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto the support rod. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure the rod is attached to the cover plate and safely supports the cooktop. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. NOTE: Do not drop th[...]

Removing the right oven door Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. .The door is heavy. For safe, tempo- rary storage, lay the door flat. Failure to follow the above precautions could result in electrical shock, burns, or personal injury. To remove the door: 1. Open the door all the [...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel. l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs. l Replace[...]

PART Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks Oven door glass (right oven only) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. warm, soapy water l Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle. (See note on page 23.) Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. warm, soapy water OR OR The Self-Cleaning l[...]

PART 3ven cavity :left oven) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry water thoroughly. Soapy steel-wool pad for l Wipe with clean water. heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner l Place newspaper on floor to protect for heavily soiled areas floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the ov[...]

The oven light (right oven only)- The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn on the light 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. @The bulb cover m[...]

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 Self-Clean- You have not set the Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven ing cycle will Selector and Oven Temperature Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. not operate Control Knob to CLEAN. The range clock does not show Reset clock to show the correct time the correct time of day. of day. (See page 11.) The Start Time[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call the 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, recom- mend a qualified ser[...]

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 installa[...]