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Whirlpool RF3120XP manual

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  • Page 1

    ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF3120XP . ...’ j :,1+ p:,!&n: F ‘: ‘_ . ?* !-r$: owave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room AM Conditioners. Oehumldlfiers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Relrigerator-Free2[...]

  • Page 2

    1 Contents Before You Use Your Range. . . Important Saiety Instrucllons Parts and Features. . Using Your Range . . . . . . Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit . Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . Using the Minute Timer. . . . . . Using the Oven Controls . . . . Baking................... Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using[...]

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

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Model RF3120XP CLOCK MINUTE TIMER START TIME STOP TIME OVEN VENT ONE-PIECE CHROMI REFLECTOR BOWI REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER -- STANDliRD OVEN 4[...]

  • Page 5

    Using your range OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN 1 RIGHT REAR/ RIGHT FRONT CONTROL SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units 4. Turn to The solid dot in the surface unit 1 Setting indicator shows which surface unit . is turned on bv that knob. PUSH IN Surface Unit Indicators Control knobs before turning c[...]

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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. See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information. Optional Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905) The large diameter of most water-bath or[...]

  • Page 7

    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. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer. 1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want. 2. Without pu[...]

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    2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements. The top element helps heat during baking, but does not turn red. 3. Set Oven Temperature Cont[...]

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    1. Pull me Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off. 3. To lower the temperature, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning me oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the contro[...]

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    3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Cont[...]

  • Page 11

    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 result. To star[...]

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    To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the 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. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temper[...]

  • Page 13

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. 1. Fit ends of drawer slidzails into the drawer guides on both sides of openin[...]

  • Page 14

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. [...]

  • Page 15

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page18 for cleaning instructions. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Push the surface[...]

  • Page 16

    I CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface unfts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a mffector bowl gets dlscolored, some of the ufenslls may not be llat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unlt. In efffver case, some of the heat that[...]

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    If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window 1. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. To replace the outer window: 2. Slightly tip the window and frame out from the to[...]

  • Page 18

    The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift stralghl up. 3. To replace, fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges. Gulde me door down evenly. The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctt y. Cle[...]

  • Page 19

    PART Oven door glass WHAT TO USE Spray glass cleaner; Warm. soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad. HOW TO CLEAN l Make sure oven Is cool. l Follow directions provided with cleaner. l Wash rinse and dry well with a soft cloth. Standard oven Warm, soapy water or l Remove door for easier access. soapy steel wool pad. l Place newspaper on floor to prote[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? [See “Installation Instructions!?[...]

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    3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide ?iECU-CARE Companies. FRANCHlSED SERVICE , TECH-CARE serv- i 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 COOL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number (see Ste[...]

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    Maklng your world a little easier. Part No. 313290 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. tmatic Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relrlgeralor-Freezers. Ice Makers, DIshwashers, Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranges. MICI[...]