Whirlpool RF310PXD manuel d'utilisation

UseAndCare C Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ............................................ 4 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 For bes[...]

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 is full of valuable information about how to opera[...]

Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to such dangers IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General @Read all instructions before [...]

@Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could[...]

When using the oven @Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven. @Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect[...]

Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Plug-in surface unit with one-piece reflector bowl (PP. 8, 24) Model and se[...]

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot [...]

l The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan. NOTES: l If a surface unit stays red f[...]

Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place When baking on two racks, arrange racks the rack so the top of the food will be cen- on bottom and third level from bottom. tered in the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front Rack Placement for specific foods: and pull out. FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large Lowest l[...]

Usina aluminum foil for bakina Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with alumi- num foil. It will reduce air circulati[...]

Setting the clock When you first plug in the range, or if your electricity was off for a while, the display will show “88:88”, then change to ‘I-:-“. SET and CLOCK will show on the display. 2. Press the “up” or “down” pad to set time of day. Each time you press the “up” or “down” pad, the displayed time will increase or decr[...]

Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to 24 hours. displayed time will increase/decrease in (display counts down time) ten-minute amounts. 3. To cancel the Minute Timer after countdown is over, press the Clock Set Button. You will hear two reminder tones every 10[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. NOTE: Do not preheat o[...]

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

Broiling NOTES: l Do not preheat when broiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element[...]

To custom broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163%). Lower temperature settings allow the br[...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven. Fire Hazard l Place [...]

The oven vent 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 I[...]

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 l To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional floo[...]

Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. 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 operating like new. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so could result[...]

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 with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. [...]

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 cook-top from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away 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 WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and l Make sure oven is cool. spray glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with the OR cl[...]

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. .The bulb cover must be in place whe[...]

Troubleshooting 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 29. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the range plugged int[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not what you expected l The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) l The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 15 to adjust oven temperature. l You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe). l The recipe you are usin[...]

Reauestina Assistance or Serifice - Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 27-28. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance &I Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from [...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 20 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 29 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans .................[...]

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 insta[...]