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Whirlpool RF3365XW manual

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    RANGE Continuous-Cleaning Model RF3365XW ‘ashen. Clolhes Dryers Freezers Relr~geralor-Freezer Ice Makers. DIshwashers. Bu~ll-In Ovens and Surlace Units, Ranges, Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacl[...]

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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 Setting the Clock ........... 8 Using the Minute Timer ...... 8 Using the Oven Controls ..... 9 Baking .................... 9 Broiling .[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the rlsk of fire, electrlcal shock, Injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precauffons, lncludlng l Read all instructions before using the range. 0 Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructtons. It is recom- mended that the range be in- sta[...]

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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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    Using your range Using the Surface Units ro: PUSH IN AND TURN I 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 indicat[...]

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

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    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[...]

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    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. 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 temperature at the setting. The Oven indicator Light will turn on and off w[...]

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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 when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If after[...]

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    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. 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 Tem[...]

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    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 resu[...]

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    To star-l 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[...]

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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 dmwer 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 stop. R[...]

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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. Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can[...]

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    Reflector Bowls Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- trical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just eno[...]

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    Replacing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- I trical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit recep- tacle and the element hold down clip 3. Hold the surfac[...]

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    Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked posltion. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cook-top accidentally falling. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on [...]

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    The Oven Window Your range has an oven window that can be removed for cleaning. To remove the outer window: Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing the outer window. Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- trical shock. 1. Turn off all controls. With the door 2. Slightly tip the win[...]

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    The Continuous-Cleaning Oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your Continuous- Cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out fat on the rough surfa[...]

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    Cleaning Tips 1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. 2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. 3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed. 4. Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions. Spill-overs may not burn away and could stain the [...]

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    Cleaning Chart PART Exterlor surfaces WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a sofl cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. HOW TO CLEAN . Wipe off regularly when range is cool. l Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids will remove the glossy flnlsh. l Do not use abraslv[...]

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    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 it again to turn off the light. To Replace: Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacln[...]

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    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 nothlng operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.) l [...]

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    3. If you need service%. Whirlpool has a 2 nationwide net- %i*fl 0: work of autho- rized WhirlpoolSM SERVICE service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the Unlted States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our C[...]

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