Whirlpool RF316Pxx manuale d’uso

Automatic MEALTIMER’” clock/minute timer I - Oven contra’s I Riaht surface ceramic Model and Automatic oven Broil element Antl-tip bracket Removable storage drawer ELECTRICRANGE RF316Pxx[...]

Contents Page Important Safety Instructions. ................ Using Your Range ........... Using the surface units ...... Setting the clock ............ Using the Minute Timer ...... Using the oven controls ...... Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock ...... Theovenvent .............. The storage drawer ......... Optional door panel pat ...... [...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including l Read all instructions before using in or near the range. They could the range. explode or burn. l Install or locate the range only in l Do not use water on grease fires. accordance with[...]

Important Safety Instructions Continued l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot con- tents could cause burns and con- tainer particles could cause injury. 9 Keep range vents unobstructed. l Always position oven racks in desired l[...]

Using Your Range 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 markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control p[...]

Using Your Range Continued Until you get used to the set- tings, use the following as a guide. For best results, stat-l cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Use HI to start foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil. Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil; to fry chicken or pancakes. Use MED for gravy, puddings[...]

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 right 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 The[...]

Using Your Range Continued Using the oven controls Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven wal[...]

5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera- ture Control to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off. Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradu- ally without you noticing the change. Your new oven is prope[...]

Using Your Range Continued Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop posi- tion (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Cont[...]

Using the automatic MEALTIMER’” clock The automatic MEALTIMER’” clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set.. .even when 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 re[...]

Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly and place food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Star-l Time Knob is out. 4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED B[...]

The 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 can result. Burn Hazard CA vent When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plastics. Use[...]

Using Your Range Continued To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Remove the storage drawer. l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti-tip bracket. l See Installation Instructions for further details. NOTE: The range will not tip during normal use. Tip[...]

Caring For Your Range Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can re- sult in burns or electrical shock. Control panel and knobs 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft clo[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 16 Personal Injury Hazard ) Allow surface unit and sur- rounding areas to reduce in temperature from hot to warm before removing heavy or sugary spills. Wear protective clothing such as oven mitts. ) Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. D Do not u[...]

The oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Standard oven cleaning The standard oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water, soapy steel wool pads or a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning tips” on page 19 for further instructions. Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements, thermostat, heat seal or exterior surfaces of th[...]

Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Ceramic cooktop See pages 15 and 16 for cleaning instructions. Exterior sur[...]

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 control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF befor[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Vtk;~ggest you follow these . . 1. Before calling for: assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: . Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have you c[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance:.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk wrth one of our trained consul- tants. The consultant can instruct you In how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is ne[...]

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WHIRLPOOC CleanTop’” Cooking Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase EROO: WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in material or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whi[...]