Whirlpool RF4700XE manual

Use And Care G U I D E A Note to Y ou ..................2 Range Safety ...................3 Parts and Features .........6 Using Y our Range...........7 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ......30 Caring for Y our Range ....................33 T roubleshooting ...........40 Requesting Assistance or Service ......................42 Index ..................[...]

2 A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maint[...]

3 Making sure the anti-tip brackets are installed: • Slide range forward. • Look for the anti-tip brackets securely attached to floor . • Slide range back so rear range feet are under anti-tip brackets. w W ARNING T ip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Connect anti-tip brackets to rear range feet. Reconnect the ant[...]

4 RANGE SAFETY WARNING: T o reduce the risk of fir e, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERL Y INST ALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INST ALLED PROPERL Y[...]

5 RANGE SAFETY • Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service with- out breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. • Utensil Handles Should Be T ur ned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – T o reduce the risk of b[...]

6 Par ts and Features Control panel Control panel (see below) Left oven vent (p. 28) Broil element (not shown) (p. 23) Standard cleaning oven (p. 34) Hot surface indicator light (p. 7) Right oven manual light switch (p. 39) Left rear control knob (pp. 7, 33) Left oven temperature control knob (pp. 17, 19) Right rear control knob (pp. 7, 33) Right f[...]

7 Until you become familiar with the settings, use the chart at right as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. OFF SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI • T o start food cooking. • T o bring liquid to a boil. MED-HI • T o hold a rapid boil. • T o quickly brown or sear food. M[...]

8 USING YOUR RANGE Using the surface cooking areas Home canning information T o protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cooktops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rippled or ridged bot- toms do not allow good contact with the surface. • Center the canner over the largest surface cooking area. Do not extend mor e th[...]

9 USING YOUR RANGE Th e pan m a teri al af fects ho w f ast h eat tr ansf ers f r om th e surf ace cooki ng area through t he p a n mate ria l a nd how e ve nly hea t s pre a d s o ve r t he pa n b ot to m. Choo s e pans that provi de the best cookin g resu lt s. Al umi num • Heats qu ickly and even ly. • Use for al l types of cooki ng . • Me[...]

10 USING YOUR RANGE Using the oven Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven. • T o move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, 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 rack(s) must be moved while the o[...]

11 USING YOUR RANGE NOTE: Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners. It could affect the oven surface as well as the quality of your baking. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. It will reduce air circulation and give you poor cooking results. Using aluminum foil Ba ki ng perf orm a nce is af f ected by th e ty pe of bak[...]

12 SELF-CLEANING O SELF-CLEANING O VEN VEN CANCEL OFF BAKE CUSTOM BROIL A U T O CLE AN OVEN PREHEA T LOCK CLOCK TIMER SET COOK TIME STOP TIME USING YOUR RANGE The electronic oven control (right oven only) Display/clock • When you first plug in the range, “12:00” will flash on the display . If after you set the clock (see “Setting the clock?[...]

13 13 Canceling a function OFF/CANCEL will cancel any function except for the Clock and Minute T imer functions. When you press OFF/CANCEL, the display will show the time of day or , if Minute T imer is also being used, the time remaining. T o cancel the Minute T imer see “Using the electronic Minute T imer” section. Setting the clock 1. Press [...]

14 PRESS YOU SEE TIME R SET Display shows time of day . 14 2. Set time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display . NOTES: • Press the “up” ( s ) pad to increase the time by 1 minute, or the “down” ( t ) pad to decrease the time by 1 minute. • Press and hold the “up” ( s ) pad to[...]

15 Audible signals When choosing a function, an audible signal will sound each time a command pad is pressed. An audible signal will also tell you when a cycle is completed. T o shut off all audible signals: Press and hold STOP TIME for 7 seconds. After 7 seconds, you will hear one tone. Repeat the step above to turn the signals back on. If your po[...]

NOTES: • T o set your oven to cook in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit, see the “T o display temperatures in °C instead of °F” section. • The oven temperature can be set anywhere between 170°F to 550°F (65°C to 287°C). • The Right Oven Indicator Light will go on. • The Preheat Indicator Light will glow when the oven begins to operate[...]

17 17 Baking/r oasting 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 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 primary) ov[...]

4. After cooking, turn the Left Oven T emperature Control Knob clockwise to OFF . The Left Oven T emperature Control Indicator Light will go off. Roasting tips • For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the drippings and allows the heat to circulate better . • Use a meat thermometer for the most ac[...]

19 3. W ithin 15 seconds, press and hold BAKE until the 2-digit display appears. 4. Release BAKE. The display will show the current offset temperature, for example “00,” if you have not previously adjusted the temperature. 5. Set the new offset temperature. Press the “up” ( s ) pad to raise the temperature or the “down” ( t ) pad to low[...]

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches on the knob in relation to the skirt pointer . 3. T o lower the temperature, hold knob skirt firmly and rotate the knob and notches in the direction of the LO arrow at the top of the skirt. Each notch equals about 5°F (1°C). 4. T o raise the temperature, hold k[...]

21 4. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pads to change from °F to °C or °C to °F . 5. Press any command pad to return to normal operating mode. Br oiling in the right oven NOTES: • Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • See “Broiling guidelines” later in this section. 1. Position ra[...]

5. Press CUST OM BROIL. The Custom Broil Feature Indicator Light will glow . 6. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) pad for HI broil or the “down” ( ▼ ) pad for LO broil. 7. When broiling is done, turn oven off. Br oiling in the left oven NOTES: • Preheating is not necessary when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • See “Broiling guidel[...]

4. Close the oven door to the Broil position. The oven door must remain open about 4 inches (10 cm) while broiling. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 5. T urn the Left Oven T emperature Control Knob counterclockwise to Broil. The Left Oven T emperature Control Indicator Light will come on. 6. When broiling is done, turn the Left[...]

24 Using the electronic cook timer (right oven only) The electronic cook timer will 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 r[...]

25 25 USING YOUR RANGE PRESS YOU SEE “– – –” appears on the display . BAKE PRESS YOU SEE Display shows 350°F (177°C). If the temperature is changed, the display will then show the selected baking temperature. continued on next page PRESS YOU SEE Display will flash “0:00.” COOK TIME 2. Choose BAKE setting. The Bake Feature Indicator [...]

26 3. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad until the desired baking/roasting time appears on the display . PRESS YOU SEE Display shows baking/ roasting time. 26 T o delay start and stop automatically: IMPORT ANT : Follow these instructions carefully . 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For corr[...]

27 27 USING YOUR RANGE PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE Display shows 350°F (177°C). YOU SEE Display shows the selected oven temperature. continued on next page Display shows baking/roasting temperature. ST OP TIME PRESS YOU SEE BAKE Display shows Stop Time and then time of day . Display flashes the earliest possible Stop Time. 4. Press [...]

28 28 8. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and 3 tones will sound. Y ou will hear 3 tones every minute until you press OFF/CANCEL. T o cancel the setting at any time: The oven vents Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through vents under the rear coil elements. Y ou can cook on the coil elements or keep food w[...]

The storage drawer Use the storage drawer to store cookware. Y ou can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. T o remove the storage drawer: 1. Open the drawer and empty it of all cookware. 2. Pull the drawer out to the first drawer stop. 3. Lift the front of the drawer high enough to allow it to be pulled all the way out. T o[...]

30 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle (right oven only) Before you start Hand-clean frame DO NOT hand-clean gasket Hand-clean door around edge w W ARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Failure to follow these inst[...]

31 USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE Before setting the controls • Make sure clock is set to correct time of day . (See the “Setting the clock” section.) Setting the controls 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. The Auto Clean Feature Indicator Light will glow . 2. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) pad until “3:00” appears on the display for a 3-hour Self-Cleaning [...]

32 875 ° F ( 468 ° C ) CLEANING CYCLE OVEN SHUT OFF DOOR UNLOCKS DOOR LOCKS ( normal broiling temperature ) ST ART 1 2 3 STOP Time In Hours T emperature 3. Release the pads. When the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad is released the Lock Indicator Light will flash. NOTE: The door will lock automatically . DO NOT open the door while the Lock [...]

PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Knobs • Soap and water • Dishwasher • DO NOT use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. • Pull knobs straight away from control panel. • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. Control Panel • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. Exterior Surfaces* (excluding ceramic glass cook[...]

34 34 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Oven cavity (left oven) • Food spills containing sugar and/or milk • Heavily soiled areas • Soap and water • Steel wool pad • When oven cools, wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. • Wipe with clean water and dry well. • Commercial oven cleaner • Follow the directi[...]

35 35 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Broiler pan and grid • Soap and water • Steel wool pad • Dishwasher • Wash, rinse and dry. • Solution of 1 / 2 cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gallon (3.8 L) water • Mildly abrasive cleanser or commercial oven cleaner • Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with plastic scrubbi[...]

Coil elements and reflector bowls Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing the coil elements, reflector bowls, and trim rings. 2. Lift the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the reflector bowl and trim ring. 3. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out t[...]

37 37 3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with the terminals just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminals into the receptacle. 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 newer longer . If a trim [...]

38 Removing the right oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door . However , if you have to remove the door follow the instruc- tions in this section. The oven door is heavy . Use both hands to remove and replace the door . Do not lift and carry the door by the handle. T o remove and replace the door you may need help[...]

39 The oven light (right oven only) The oven light will come on when you open the oven door . T o turn on the light when the oven door is closed, press the Right Oven Manual Light Switch on the control panel. The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven tempera- tures. Because th[...]

40 CAUSE • In the right oven, you have not set the electronic control correctly . Refer to the section in this manual describing the function you are operating. • Y ou have not set the control for the oven you are using to bake or broil. Set the control to the desired setting. • In the right oven, you have set a delayed start time. W ait for [...]

41 PROBLEM The Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate (right oven only) Cooking results are not what you expected “F” followed by a number shows on the display CAUSE • The clock does not show the correct time of day . Reset the clock to show the correct time of day . (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) • The range is not level. (See Ins[...]

42 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[...]

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Canceling................................................13 Command pads ......................................12 Display/clock ..........................................12 FEA TURES ..................................................6 LIFT -UP COOKTOP ..................................37 LIGHT ...............................[...]

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT P A Y FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of your range. 2. Instruct you how to use your range. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs. B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. Pickup and delivery . Y our range is des[...]