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    UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety lnsbuctions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Self- Cleaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 Warranty 32 1-800-253-1301 Call us with cpstions of comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF360BXY RF365BXY RF365PXY RF370PXY[...]

  • Page 2

    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and [...]

  • Page 3

    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 @Use the range only for its+ 4ead all instructions before using the range. t;;;;tluse as described In this . 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the[...]

  • Page 4

    *Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- r faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnror~otholder. It coul c7 catch *Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and conta[...]

  • Page 5

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

  • Page 6

    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. Anti-tip bracket (on wall behind control panel) Control panel Plug-in surface unit (> Oven vent with porcelain- kL=-=i enamel reflector bowl and chrome trim ring (Model RF365PXY,[...]

  • Page 7

    Using Your Range In This Section Paw Using the ourface unite .................................... .17 Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation ..................................... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ...................... .10 Setting the clock .............................................[...]

  • Page 8

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

  • Page 9

    Home canning information Optional canning kii To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best resufts. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not proper[...]

  • Page 10

    For best air circulation The 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 ‘h to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a mini[...]

  • Page 11

    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[...]

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

  • Page 13

    Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is propery 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 cha[...]

  • Page 14

    Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cy[...]

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    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. . Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Match the pan to the surface unit [...]

  • Page 16

    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. Timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the timed cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooking will re[...]

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    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 baking/roasting temperature you want. 5. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the [...]

  • Page 18

    The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lii back slightly and slide drawer all the way out. Replac[...]

  • Page 19

    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Paw Paw How tfm cycle worka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    l Remove the broiler pan grki 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 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-Cl[...]

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    Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently, the Lock Lever can be moved bac[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Surface units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Page Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. On Model RF365PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See “Cleaning chart” on page 25 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the [...]

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    3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the recep- tacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from movi[...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean vour range. PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface units Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls (Model RF365PXY, Q series) Chrome trim rings (Model RF365PXY, Q series) Chrome reflector bowls (all other models) Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use[...]

  • Page 26

    PART Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR The Self-Cleaning cycle Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. OR l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: Racks will p[...]

  • Page 27

    The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or burns. l The bulb cover must be in p[...]

  • Page 28

    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[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Self-Cleaning You have not set the Oven Selector Set both the Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not and Oven Temperature Control Knob Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. operate to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the Reset clock to show the correct time of correct time of day. day. (See page 11.) The Lock Lever i[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consukant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPS replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolsM sewice company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Th[...]