Whirlpool RF354BXB manual

UseAndCare SELF-CLEANING A Note to You 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 &Kin61 6 Using Your Range 7 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle 21 Carin for Your ange w 24 If You Need Assistance or Service 29 Warranty 32 1-800-253-I 30 1 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF364PXY RF364BXB RF354BXB[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to oper[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General oRead all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. The range must be insta[...]

@Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire. .Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns [...]

Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin !l WI h a well- 9 fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of Ii an can be extin 3 uished with aking soda o[...]

Parts and Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Control panel Surface unit Model and aerial number plate Lock lever ;;4tt floor (for information on optional wall~mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 20) or - / Removable anel (Mo[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units ..................... 7 Positioning racks and pans ............. .9 For best air circulation .................... IO Using aluminum foil for baking ...... IO Setting the clock .............................. 11 Using the Minute Timer ................... 11 Baking/roasting ................[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI @To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high *To hold a rapid boil. *To fry chickenor pancakes Medium l For gravy, pudding and hv[...]

Home canning information l Use the largest surface unit for best results. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack[...]

For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum s[...]

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 correct 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 T[...]

Baking/roasting 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, 888 “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can ch[...]

Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN HEATI[...]

Broiling rack position chart RACK POSlTlON FROM BOTTOM I I 4 3 2 1 TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, YY thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaksfrankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Not used for broili[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fifing lids. l Match the pan to the surface unit s[...]

Using the MEALTIMER” clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. - undercooking will result. Before usin[...]

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the [...]

The storage drawer (Models RF354PXY and RF354BXB) You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straigh[...]

The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Personal Injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 I Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-[...]

4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tempera- tures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 6. After the Self-Cleanlng cycle is com- pleted and the oven has cooled suffi- ciently, the Lock Lever c[...]

Caring for Your Range In This Section Page Page Cleaning the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around you[...]

Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the range if the cook-top is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions could result in person[...]

Additional tips: l Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramfc surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs. l Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing Creme. l Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) wit[...]

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help YOU clean all other I PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop and control panel) Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Oven racks 3ven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray g[...]

The oven light (Models RF364PXY and RF364BXB) Model RF364PXY: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Both models: To turn on the light when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Elect&al Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before [...]

If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you Save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Control knob(s) You are not pushing in Push control knob(s) in before turning to a will not turn before trying to turn. setting. Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Set both the Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not Oven Temperature Control Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. Dperate Knob are not set to CLEAN. The ran[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CleanTop”” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labo[...]