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Whirlpool RF375PXP manual

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  • Page 1

    RF375PXP (Shown) tlcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condwoners. Dehumldlflers. Automatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Relrleerator-FI[...]

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    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 Oven Vent Storage Drawer 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 9 11 12 13 Optional[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured. 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. 3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating ele- m[...]

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    Parts and features Models RF3750XP and RF375PXP MINUTE START TIMER TIME I I / I LEFl FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFl REAR CLOCK STOP TIME CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT IV PORCELAIN-ENAMEL AUTOMATIC 0 LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND SE NUMBER PLATE BROIL ELEMENT SELF-CLEANIN OVEN I FIBERGLASS HEAT SEAL - RE[...]

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    OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT SWITCH CONTROL /SELECTOR /INDICATOR I I LOCK CLEAN OVEN SIGNAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in betore turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot i[...]

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    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-bath or[...]

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    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. Wlthout pushlng It In, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want. 2. Wlthout pu[...]

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    2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls 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 Cont[...]

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    1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control 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 about10”F (5°C). 4. To raise the temperature, move a notch closer to HI. Each notch equals about10”F (S’YZ]. TIghten the locking [...]

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

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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 a round. 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...undercooklng will result. To s[...]

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    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 &en Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking tem[...]

  • Page 13

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer stid%ails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift back sligh[...]

  • Page 14

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-81/242985) 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 sofl cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel.[...]

  • Page 15

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 4. Lifl out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the su[...]

  • Page 16

    CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a trim ring gets discolored, some of the utensils may be not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that’s[...]

  • Page 17

    The Oven Window If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleanrng. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: 1. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. 2. Slightly tip the window and frame out from the top. With both[...]

  • Page 18

    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 19

    Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. 1. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time of day. 4. Move the Lock Lever t[...]

  • Page 20

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

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    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 Temperature[...]

  • Page 22

    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO CLEAN HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces 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 containing acids pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy finish. [...]

  • Page 23

    The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven light switch on the console. Push it again to turn off the light, d 1. 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. 3. Remove the light bulb from its soc[...]

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    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 fix yourself without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? (See “Installation Instructionsl?[...]

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    3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- chised TECH- CARE y Service 7iECfMARE Companies. TECH-CARE serv- FRANCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE servic[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT W-l-T LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONEYEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 WARRAN[...]