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Whirlpool RF316PXP manual

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  • Page 1

    RF316PXP (Shown) Mrcrowave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condrtloners. Dehumldrfiers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigeralor-Frc[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 USING YOUR RANGE. . 5 Using the Surface Units 5 Optional Canning Kit 6 Setting the Clock . . 6 Using the Minute Timer 7 Using the Oven Controls 7 Baking . . . 7 Broiling . . . . . . 9 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock 10 Oven Vent . . . . . . 1[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 fa[...]

  • Page 4

    CONTROL PANEL ENT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SILICONE I HEAT SEAL I REMOVABLE I STORAGE DRAWER, SAKE lENT LIrERATURE PAC Out Shown) A[...]

  • Page 5

    I I OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT Using the surface units Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Slgnal light Control knobs must be pushed In before turnlng them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. One of the signal lights will glow when a [...]

  • Page 6

    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. Wlthout pushlng It in, turn the 2. Wlthout pushing In, turn the knob Minute Timer Knob until the hand back [...]

  • Page 8

    4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. 5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Temperature Control and the Oven Selector to OFF 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 durl[...]

  • Page 9

    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or 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 posltion, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. Custom Bmil 4. Set the Oven Selector[...]

  • Page 10

    ! I I I’ 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...undercooklng will re[...]

  • Page 11

    I I I 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 [...]

  • Page 12

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

  • Page 13

    I I I’ 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 installatton 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 contr[...]

  • Page 14

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page 17 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 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 surfac[...]

  • Page 15

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

  • Page 16

    The Oven Window 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: Wlth the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer wlndow frame. To replace the outer window: 1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame In[...]

  • Page 17

    Cleaning Chart PART EXferl0r surfaces WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Soft clothsnd warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and water. lower oven are cool. Nylon or plastic scouring l Do not allow food contalnlng acids pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon lulce or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy tlnlsh. l D[...]

  • Page 18

    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 console. Push ii again to turn off the light. 1: CIRCUIT BREAKER 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Turn the power back on at the main pow[...]

  • Page 19

    l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source? l Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur- face unit being used? See the Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems and how to solve them. 2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dlal free from an[...]

  • Page 20

    WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service From Date of Purchase must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave WARRANTY ov[...]