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Whirlpool RF363PXPT manual

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  • Page 1

    Self-Cleaning Models RF3620XP RF363PXPT (Shown) Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room AN Condltloners. Dehumldlfws, Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-F[...]

  • 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 11 Oven Vent 12 Storage Drawer Optional Rotisseri[...]

  • Page 3

    IM I 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 uoit 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 face un[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Models RF3620XP and RF363PXPT CLOCK START TIME STOP TIME B”OR6” NE-PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SELF-CLEANING FIBERGLASS REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER OVEN DOOR OR OVEN DOOR (wHtroul window) 4 LITERATURE PAC (In storage drawer)[...]

  • Page 5

    OVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN l&K CLEAN RIGHT-REAR RlGHrFRONT LIGHT LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units I 1 Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which su[...]

  • Page 6

    I I I 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-b[...]

  • 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. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want. 2. Without pu[...]

  • Page 8

    2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, wails and door will be hot. 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 during baking, but does not turn red. 3. Set Oven Temperature Contr[...]

  • Page 9

    1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the posi- tion of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). 4. To mise the temperature, move a notch closer to HI. Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C). Tighten the locki[...]

  • Page 10

    3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. Custom Broil l if food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Cont[...]

  • Page 11

    Using the Automatic ME <ALTIMER* Clock The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not arot Jnd. Automatic baking is ideal for foods as meats and casseroles. Do not us which do not require a preheated oven such ;e the automatic cycie.for cakes, cookies, 0 ‘Tmk. - . etc . . . unde[...]

  • Page 12

    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 temper[...]

  • Page 13

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way ouf. Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer sliderails into the drawer guides on both sides of openi[...]

  • Page 14

    I I’ Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-BV242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation 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 control [...]

  • Page 15

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions 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 surface[...]

  • Page 16

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

  • Page 17

    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-[...]

  • Page 18

    Setting the Controls Be sure the kltchen Is venfilafed during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to dlsappear from the room as quickly as posslble. 1. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3 [...]

  • Page 19

    Special Tips c Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean area[...]

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    I I I How It Works During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875’F (468’C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEllING (Approximate Te[...]

  • Page 21

    Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Soft cloth and 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 vlnegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy flnlsh. 9 [...]

  • Page 22

    The Oven Light Model RF363PXPT onlv: To turn the liaht on when the oven door is closed, DUSh the Oven light switch on the console. P&h it again to turn off the light. ’ I Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and push- ing the wire holder to the side. 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 4[...]

  • Page 23

    If cooking results are not what you expected: l Is the range level? l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide? l If baking, have you allowed 1’2 to 2 Inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circula:ion7 l Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for? l Are the pans the size called for In the recipe? l Are you following[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT W-TY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE’ service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave WARR[...]