Whirlpool RF375PXY manual

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    - A Note To You 2 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf- Cleaning Cyde 31 Carin For Your nge ia 36 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF375PXY RF375PCY RF362BXB 1 IW[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]

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    Important Safbty 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 l Read 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 [...]

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    @Use 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 ky cloth for a potholder. It could ca ch on fire. l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns [...]

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    Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. l Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner any kind s R rotective coating of ould be used in or around any part of the oven. l Before self-cleaning the oven, @Do not use water on grease remove broiler an, [...]

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    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Usa them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Oven vent Plug-In rurface unit with porce lain4namel reflector bowl and chrome trim ring y (some model8) NOTE: Some modek have chrome reflector (for Information on optional wall- mou[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Page Using the surface units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Positioning racks and Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 For best air circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Uslng aluminum foil for baking . . . . . . . 10 The electronic oven control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Betting [...]

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    Until you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElllNG 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 pan- cakes. Medium l For gravy, pudding[...]

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    Home canning information Optional canning kit To protect your range: The large diameter of most water-bath or l Use flstdottomed canners/pans for best pressure canners combined with high heat results. settings for long periods of time can shorten l Use the largest surface unit for best the life of regular surface units and cause results. Also, use [...]

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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. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1?4 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum spa[...]

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    The electronic oven control Clock Dieplay Ebctronk Hour Minute S&t/ MEMllMEFP P=JS Pads enter pad control Display/clock l When you first plug In the range, “88:89” will appear in the display. If, after you set the clock (page 12) “88:88” again appears in the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock. l When you are [...]

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    Control knobs There are two control knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob. The Oven Selector tells the oven which mode you wish to ccok in (Bake, Broil, Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature Control Knob lets you set a specifii ccoking temperature. When using the MEALTIMER” control you will use these knobs along with com[...]

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    Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. lt can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 min- utes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four 1 -second tones when the set time is up. 1. Push the Timer Set pad. The [...]

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    Using the Off/Cancel pad The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock/Set and Timer Set func- tions. When the Off/Cancel pad is pushed, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining. Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posi[...]

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

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    Custom broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise 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°C and 153°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element t[...]

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    Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for 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. Drippings[...]

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    Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookias, etc. - undercooking will [...]

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    4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Pus[...]

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    Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time s[...]

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    To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 4. Push the Cook Time pad. “090” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” ([...]

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    6. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display. The Start Time Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct start time shows in the displa[...]

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    10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat this proc[...]

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    5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the ‘up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 6. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time Indicator Light will light up, a[...]

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    roasting time of 36 minutes (the differ- ence between the stop and start times). 10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and “End” will show in the display. You will aiso hear two tones once every minute until you push the CM/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and[...]

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    4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/ roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. [...]

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    6. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indite that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cock Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad by repeating just Steps 4 and 5 or 6 and 7. 9. When the start time is reach[...]

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    To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTiMERm 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 than two hours after the end of cookin[...]

  • Page 29

    The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift f[...]

  • Page 30

    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 property secured. Personal injury Hazard .To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall-[...]

  • Page 31

    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . ..a............. 32 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    l Remove the broiler pan grid 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 -ur.The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Clean[...]

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    3. Set the cycle. To start cleaning immediately: Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. “C3:CKt” with the colon flashing will show in the display and the Clean Time Indicator Light will come on. If a cleaning cyck other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour [...]

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    Push the Start/Enter pad. The display will go back to showing the current time of day. The Delay Indicator Light will light up and the Clean Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash to indicate that the oven is programmed to start the Self- Cleaning cycle at a later time. When the start time is reached, the Delay Indicator Light will go off, [...]

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    5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is com- pleted, “End” will show in the display and four tones will sound. 7. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easity. Wait at least one hour after the Setf-Cleaning cycle has ended before trying to move the Lock[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface units and reflector bowls . ..36 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 [...]

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    Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units, reflector bowls and trim rings. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the recept[...]

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    Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling. Product Damage Hazard Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. (other than control soapy water l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on panel) heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. NOTE: Do not allow foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato or lemon [...]

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    The oven light Some models: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. All models: To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazerd l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light[...]

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    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 The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not Temperature Control Knob Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. operate are not set to CLEAN. The range clock does not Reset clock to show the correct time show the correct time of day. of day. (See page 12.) The Lock Lever is not[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 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, recom- mend a qualified service [...]

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    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 Whirlpool service company. LIMlTED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control knobs. FOR LIFE O[...]