Whirlpool RF314BXB manuel d'utilisation

A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 I Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Or Service 25 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF314BXB Is3 0[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance. You have purchased a quality, worM*/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and ma[...]

)I,~,l=~,.,~,@~*~~ A . a 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 *Read all instructions before using the range. 4Jse the range only for its in- . t;;xx$use as described in this . *Install or locate the r[...]

*Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma from steam. b result in burns 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul dy catch on fire. l Keep range vents unobstructed. .Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns [...]

Grease Care and cleaning l Grease is flammable. Do not @Clean cooktop with care. Some allow grease to collect around cleaners can produce noxious cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- fumes if applied to a hot sur- overs immediately. face. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe s 111s on a hot * cooking area, e careful to 1 avoid steam burns. *Do not clea[...]

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 vent CleanTopTM ceramic cook-top on optional wall-mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 18) element element Control panel Oven temperature Clock/Minute Manual oven control Oven[...]

Using Your Range I In This Section Page Using the surface units.. ................... .7 Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .9 For best air circulation .................... .I0 Using aluminum foil for baking.. .... .I0 Setting the clock ............................... 11 Using the Minute Timer.. ................. .I1 Baking/roasting ........[...]

NOTE: The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use. This is normal. It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again. Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best r&&s, start cooking at the high setting; the[...]

Home canning information l Use the largest surface unit for best results. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. Positioning racks and I I pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.[...]

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[...]

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 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack Position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indic[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can ch[...]

Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itsetf. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN HEA[...]

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks l/2” thick or less ’ 3 Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters 2 Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l U[...]

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 Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Match the pan to the surface unit [...]

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 floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift f[...]

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 properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Cleaning the qooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Your range is designed for[...]

Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions could result in persona[...]

Additional tips: l Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cook-top if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. l Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme. l Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) wi[...]

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water 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 [...]

PART Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used 1 while cooking HOW TO CLEAN l Remove door for easier access. (See page 21.) l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Rinse well with water. l Remove door for e[...]

The oven light To turn the oven light on, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury 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 electrical shock or burns. *The bulb cover must be in place when u[...]

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 1 Control knob(s will not turn Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE You are not pushing in before trying to turn. The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. The oven was not pre- heated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used is[...]

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, recom- mend a qualified service[...]

WHIRLPOOL” CleanTop”‘” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool’ service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and rep[...]