Whirlpool RF370PXY manual

WL! . & nmm ol’ UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle 20 Caring For Your Range 23 Warranty 32 1-800-253-l 301 Call us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF370PXY RF365PXY w93 RF360BXY[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP appliance. You have purchased a quality, worMclass 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 and ma[...]

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. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. @Use the range only f[...]

4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- r faces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bul Fir cloth foOnr~~!otholder. It coul catch .Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and contai[...]

Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to colleci around cooktop or in vents. Vc’ipe spill- overs immediately. Do not use water on grease iires. Never pick up a flaming Ian. Smother flamin range by coverin ! pan on 7l WI h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat :ray. Flaming grease outside of Dan can be extin uished with Daking soda[...]

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 - iv Plug-in surface unit with chrome reflector bowl Model RF365 Oven vent Broil page 19) Control panel Left Left Manual front rear MEALTIMER’= oven Oven control Surf[...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Using the surface units . . . ,.................. 7 Broiling . . . . . . . . . ..m..........................w....... 13 Positioning racks and pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Broiling tips . . ..m.................................. 15 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For b’est results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continLle cooking. SElTiNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE Hi l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hoM a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pan- cakes. Medium l For gravy, pu[...]

Home canning informaation To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. 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. Largle diameter canners/pans, if not property centered, trap h[...]

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 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minim[...]

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/roasting1 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKIE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Ind[...]

1. Make sure the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip ii over. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). 4. To ra[...]

Custom broil l if food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterciock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l if you want the food to broil rriower from the start, set the Oven Y’smpelPature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating elem[...]

Broiling tips . Use the broiler pan and grid fclr broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Dripping[...]

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

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 C~ontrol 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[...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor bakingroasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Burn and Fire Hazard l If [...]

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 l 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 Cycle In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

l Remove the broiler pan grld and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (withoul 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[...]

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 tem- peratures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 6. After the Self-Cleaning cyclle Is com- pleted and the oven has cooled suffi- ciently, the Lock Lever [...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . ..23 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 [...]

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 Ueaning chart” on pages 26 and 27 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 [...]

4. When terminal Is pushed Into the receptacle as far as lt will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they refle[...]

Cleaning chart Use the followina table to help YOU clean your I PART Control knobs Control panel Exterior surfaces (other than control panel) Surface units Porcelaln*namel reflector bowls (Model RF365PXY, Q series) Chrome trim rings (Model RF365PXY, Q series) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy water OR l Wash, rinse and[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Chrome reflector Warm, soapy water l Wash, rinse and dry well. bowls and a nonabrasive, (all other models) plastic scrubbing pad l Clean frequently. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans- ers. Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use) Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water l Do not place in Self-Cleaning oven. l Wash, [...]

The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrlcal 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 bums. .The bulb cover must be in pla[...]

If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 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 cal[...]

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

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-500-253-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@ Electric 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 WhirlpooPM service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of P[...]