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Whirlpool RF36OOXY manual

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    UseAndCam ANoteToYou 2 lmporta~safety Instructions 3 PartsAndFeatures 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Seff- Cleaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Range 22 If You Need Assistam or- 26 Warranty 32 ~T~REE~~onsor SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF36OOXY[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wo&c&ss 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate [...]

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    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to r rsons, or damage when using the range, follow asic precautions, including the following: General 4Jse the range only for its-in- . 4ead all instructions before using the range. t;;f;tl use as described In this . l Install or locate the range only in accordance w[...]

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    @Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- 7 faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnr;repotholder. It coul dy catch *Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and cont[...]

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    Grease l 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 range b pan on fitted Ii dy coverin , cookie s 7l WI h a well- 9 eet or flat tray. Flaming rease outside of 1 an can be e ii in uished with aking soda [...]

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    PartsAnd Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the kxation and appearance of all parts and features. Antl-tlp bracket (on wall bahlnd 0entrol psnsl) I Plug-In surfi~ce unlt with one- ::Etmz y ModOiU4sMlsI numbsrplste - Renlovabk storsge drawer u - Oven wnt -LOdtlt3VW f Broil element 1[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Pago Udng the rutface unita I-.....-.. ---.........7 PodUonlng mdm and pm8 -.-.......---..@ For best air drculath “---“.-....-.“~.1o Using alumlnum foil for baking . . .._ -- .-- 10 Betting the dock --..-.“.“...“-.-...““““-“. 11 Using the Ylnute Timer -..---.---...-11 BaUnghoa8Ung ..-.--._ - . [...]

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    Until you get used to the settings, uss the foliowing as a guide. For best resufts, start axking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SEIllNG RECOMMENDED USE Hi l To start fcuxfs 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 [...]

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    Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners for best resutts. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porce- lain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the C-k@- l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner which [...]

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    For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 11X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use onfy one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a gui[...]

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    Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the dock. 1. Push In Minute llmer Knob and turn clockwW until clock shows the coned time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn dockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change If you push In the knob when tumlng. Using the Minute Timer The Minu[...]

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    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, 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 [...]

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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 you noticing the change. Your new oven is property adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. lf, afte[...]

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    Custom broil l tl food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwlsa until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l lf you want the food to broil sbwer from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325’F (77°C and 163%). 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, oooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids. l Match the pan to the surface u[...]

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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/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not uaa the auto- matk cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. -. undercooklng w[...]

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    6. After baklnglroastlng ls done or to cancel the ssttlng at any time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To avokl slcknsss and food waste when uslng the MEALTIMER” control: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more tha[...]

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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 handllng the drawer. Removlng the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lii front and pull out to the second stop. [...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Paw Hew tha cyde wcrka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting the control0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-... 20 Before you stllrt . . . . . . . . ..-..-.........“.....“.“.......e.. 19 spedal upa,,, --.. . .[...]

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    2 Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a dish- washer. tf most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if deaned in the Self-Cleani[...]

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    4. 5. 6. 7. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Lght will come on. When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures, the dwr cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ls completed and the oven has cooled suffklently, the Lock Lever can be mov[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page mP Surface units and mflecior bowl9 “--. .-“... 22 cteming chart” ..-...” -..“-- . . . . . . . . . . .._.I. “-25 m-up cz4x4ctup “-.““. -- .“..“. - . ..* “-““““...24 Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleaning[...]

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    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. 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 bOWIS. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surke unit receptacle and the elem[...]

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

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you dean your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away soapy water from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners. They[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tio[...]

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

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 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, recommend a qualified service company i[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Freestanding Range LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Produd From Date of Purchase EROl WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSF’@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an[...]