Whirlpool RF398PXV manuel d'utilisation

ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF398PXV[...]

Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE.. Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit About the Electronic Oven Controls Clock Minute Timer Baking . Broiling Baking Automatically Keep Warm Other Operating Hints Oven Vent 2 6 0 8 9 10 11 13 14 14 Page Storage Drawer 15 Optional Door[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but play with any part of the range, not over another surface unit to or leave them unattended near avoid burns, injury and to help it. They could be burned or prevent the utensil from being injured. pushed off the surface units. 2. DO NOTstore things ch[...]

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SURFACE UNIT OVEN LIGHT INDICATORS SWITCH / RIGHT REAR ’ RIGHT SURFiCE RIGHT FRO‘NT CONTROL KNOB UNIT SIGNAL CONTROL KNOB Using your range llGHT Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicat[...]

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information. Optional Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905) The large diameter of most water-bath or press[...]

Digital Display/Clock When you are not using the oven, this is an accurate Digital Clock. When using the oven or Minute Timer, this displays time and temperature set- tings, and shows what Number Pads have been touched. The Command Pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: - CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the C[...]

1. Touch CLOCK SET. “0” appears in the Display. Within 5 seconds, touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers you touched, In the order you touched them. If the Number Pads are not touched wlthin 5 seconds, “PF” or the orlglnal tlme will show In the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and Number Pads agaln. 2. Touch[...]

Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change mck position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Touch BAKE TEMP”O”F” will appear in the Display 3. Touch Number Pads for desired temperature between 150”-509°F (65.5”-265°C). The Display will show the numbers you touched, in the order you touched them. The t[...]

Bmiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. The door must be in this position for the broil element to heat. 2. Put the broiler pa[...]

Baking Automatically The electronic controls are designed to turn the oven ON and OFF at the times YOU set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and sh[...]

To start baking at a later time and shut off automatically: 1. Make sure the Clock is set to the rlght tlme of day. 2. Position the oven rack(s) and place the food in the oven. 3. Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired oven temperature. 350°F is shown above. 4. Touch TIMED BAKE. “0” will appear in the Display. Touch Number Pads for the desired length[...]

KEEP WARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset atl70”F (76.6”C). Use it to keep hot foods warm before serving, or to warm plates, serving dishes, etc. To set the Keep Warm cycle: 1. Touch KEEP WARM. The Display will show “170°F” 2. Touch START. The oven will main- tain 170°F (76.7”C) for 4 hours and m 3. To stop the Keep Warm cycle, touch CANC[...]

Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic oven controls. Some of the items below are reminders, while others will be mentioned for the first time. l The control will accept temperatures between 150” and 509°F (65.5” and 265°C). l The control will accept times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes. l The [...]

The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storuge drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer slidyrails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift back slig[...]

Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits; White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panels and Knobs 1. Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use wa[...]

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 22 for cleaning instructions. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level a[...]

CAUTION: Reflector bowis reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They help catch spiiis. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. if a trim ring gets discolored, some of five utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. in either case, some of the heatthat’s meant t[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by DO NOT clea hand. They do not get hot enough In the fiberglass seal. DO NOT movl e it or bend it. Poor during the Sel[...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. The oven will accept any length of cleaning time up to 4 hours and 59 minutes. A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended for moderate soil. 1. Move the Lock Lever ail the wa[...]

Special Tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not[...]

Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. HOW TO CLEAN . Wipe off regularly when oven is cool. l Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids will remove the glossy flnlsh. l Do not use abraslve or ha[...]

Using and Replacing the The Cooktop light The fluorescent top light is under the control panel. Push it in and hold it fc Push it again to turn it off. I !C 3r ,ight Bulbs :ontrol panel, The Top Light Switch is on the a second or two to turn on the top light. 2. Flip up the top of the control panel. 3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends. Turn [...]

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, push the Oven Light Switch on the oven control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the ov[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nofhlng operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.] l [...]

3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- TECU-CARE i FRf.Jm~“l~~VICE_~j TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our CCCL-LINE@service as- sistance telephone number (s[...]

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LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPa replacement parts and repair laborto From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be orovided bv a franchised 1 TECH-CAREa serv’ice compahy. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do no[...]