Whirlpool RF360BXW manual

ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF360BXW shers Clolhes Dryers. Freezers Relrlgeralor-Freezer, Ice Makers DIshwashers. Buill-In Ovens and Sutlaee Unlls, Ranges, Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compaclc[...]

Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . 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 the Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock The Oven Vent . Page 2 3 5 6 6 ii i 9 11 12 13 Page The Sto[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including 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- sta[...]

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 des[...]

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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[...]

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 k. tst j bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. Burn and Product Damage Hazard . If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed secti[...]

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. 1 / 1 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 Tim[...]

Using the Oven Controls Baking . 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 on BAKE. The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on. 4. Put food in the oven. During bak- ing, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The [...]

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[...]

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. I 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 T[...]

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[...]

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 tempera[...]

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 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. [...]

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 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. 814071) or Almo[...]

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 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. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold dow[...]

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. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as p[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktoo at both front 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 acci- dentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can re[...]

5. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. See chart on page 22. Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned in the oven. They will[...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. c I 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop T[...]

Special Tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have b[...]

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

The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To Replace : I Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF betore replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. l The bulb cover must be in place when usin[...]

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 nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervolt- age? (See Installation Instructions.) l H[...]

3. If you need servicek. Whirlpool has a 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- LINEa service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephon[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP” replacement parts and repair laborto 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 th[...]