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Whirlpool RF302BW manual

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    RF302BW (Shown) lashers Clolhes Drvers Freezers Relrloeralor-Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Sutiace Un~ls Ranoes. Mwowave Ovens.Trash Comw[...]

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. -2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3 PARTS AND FEATURES ......... 5 USING YOUR RANGE. .......... 6 Using the Surface Units ...... 6 Optional Canning Kit ....... 7 Using the Oven Controls ..... 8 Baking .................... 8 Broiling ................... 10 The Oven Vent .............. 11 The Storag[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended that the range be in- stalled by a qualified installer. The range must be properly con- nected to electrical supply and grounded. l Do not use the range for w[...]

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    will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l Do not heat unopened con- tainers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Always position oven racks in desi[...]

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    Parts and features Models RF302BXV and RF3020XV SURFACE UNIT SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR LIGHT I MARKER OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN CONTROL / SELECTOR / / / LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR /HT REAR / RIGH~RONT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB OVEN CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT CONTROL PANEL qL--/ PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT REFLECTOR BOWL hlh h MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER P[...]

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    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 Unit Indicator lights One of the surface unit indicator lights on the contro[...]

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    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. Burn and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the[...]

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    Using the Oven Controls Baking Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltion, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tem- perature at the setting. The Oven Indicator Light will turn on and off wi[...]

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    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 gradually without your noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But wher compared to your orb oven, the new design may give you different results. If after[...]

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    Broiling . Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil CharYin the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position [open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperat[...]

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    The 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. Burn Hazard If YOU leave a utensil on the right fear surface unit, use potholders when moving it. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils left over the [...]

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    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer -!Y- 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second s[...]

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    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pat (Model RF302BXV) 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[...]

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    Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing I Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surlace units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- trical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold d[...]

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    Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. l Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit recep[...]

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    Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktoo at both fronl corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resu[...]

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    Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and steel wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” for further instructions. Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger t[...]

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    Standard oven Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads, l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. Commercial oven cleaners. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water. l Use in well ventilated room. l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heatlng elem[...]

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    3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area,call our CCCL- LINE@ service assistance telephone number [see Step 2) or look [...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the insta[...]