Whirlpool RF366BXD manuel d'utilisation

UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Caring [...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ........................................... 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 For best [...]

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 operat[...]

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 as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. IMPORTANT SAF[...]

of oven until they have had suffi- cient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. ~DO not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit [...]

When using the oven @Small amounts of formaldehvde l 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 ele- ment in oven. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flamma[...]

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. Control panel Model and serial number ;I;;;; Anti-tip floor bracket (for in[...]

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 [...]

Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have [...]

Home canning information Pan Surface unit l Star-l with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surf[...]

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 turn clockwise until clock shows correct time of day. 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 an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. NOTE: D[...]

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 cook 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 sur[...]

Broiling NOTES: l Do not preheat when broiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for brolling 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 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°C). Lower temperature settings allow the [...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drain- They are designed to drain excess liquid age, do not use cookie sheets or and grease away from the cooking surface similar pans for broiling. to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler l Do not cover the broiler grid with[...]

Using the MEALTIMER’” clock 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 rise properly. Before[...]

Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop auto- matically. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached. 5. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selec- [...]

The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of th[...]

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. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow [...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Burn Hazard Do not touch the ov[...]

NOTES: l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could l Do not leave plastic utensils near the bend or break it. The lever is designed to vent. They may melt. stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it moves freely. l Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or l Do not block the vent [...]

5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled enough, the Lock Lever can be moved back to the left. DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever. Wait until it moves easily. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed, touch up [...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soi[...]

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. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently th[...]

Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scra[...]

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

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool. glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner. Warm, soapy water l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry and a nonabrasive, thoroughly. plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle l See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on pages[...]

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

PROBLEM CAUSE The Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate l You have not set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera- ture Control Knob to CLEAN. l The range clock does not show the correct time of day. Reset clock. (See page 12.) l The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position - all the way to the right. Cooking results are not what y&u expected l The S[...]

Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 30-31. 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 the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance El Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 1-800[...]

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 BAKING Aluminum [...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty r 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. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor[...]