Whirlpool RF377PXY manual

A Note To You 2 ImportantSafety instructions 3~ Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle 27 Caring For Your Range 31 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice 35 Warranty 40 Call TOLL-FREE With Chmstions or comments: 1800~1301 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF377PXY[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, ~~ddclass 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. ft is full of valuable information on how to operate and ma[...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to E ersons, or damage when using the range, follow asic precautions, including the following: General l Read all instructions before using the range. 4Jse the range only for its in- . t;;;;fluse as described in this . @Install or locate the range only in accordance [...]

4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot 7 surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk It coul J cloth for a potholder. catch on fire. aKeep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns an[...]

Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- avers immediately. ~DO not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin range b pan on fitted Ii cy coverin , cookie s 7l WI h a well- 9 eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of & an can be extin B uished with aking s[...]

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. Oven vent Automatic en light 8wltdl Broil element Bake element Remcvdb storage drawer Control panel oven tempcmtur8 aelector control knob Elactronlc MEALTIMER” Manual Right front c[...]

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Until you get used to the settings, us8 the followlng as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SEl-flNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE I HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fly chicken or pancakes. Medium l For gravy, pud[...]

Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1’12 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For proper ceoklng, follow these guklellnes for speclfk foods: l Angel and bundt cakes, yeast b[...]

Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles. l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. lt will reduce air circ[...]

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 cook in (Bake, Broil, Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature Control Knob lets you set a specific cooking temperature. When using the MEALTIMER”’ control you will use these knobs along with [...]

Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. lt works like a kitchen timer. lt can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. 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 Ti[...]

Baking/roasting 1. 2 3. 4. Position the rac&(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. See “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will com[...]

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 properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. ff, afte[...]

Custom broil l lf food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l lf you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 1 70°F and 325OF (77% and 1 WC). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycl[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking 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[...]

5. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 6. 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. 7. Pu[...]

Method Z-Using Stop lime: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clodC on page 11.) Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day [...]

10. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. 11. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: 1. Position the oven rank(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock beset to the correct time of day. (S[...]

7. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the arbn flashing will show in the display, the Start Trne Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Liiht will flash. 8. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up’ (A) or ‘down’ (r) pad(s) until the correct start time shows in the display[...]

12. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 2-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Make sure the clock ls set to the correc[...]

7. 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, and the Start Time Indicator LigM will flash. 8. 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 shows in the display. This example s[...]

12. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. 2. 3. 4. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Make sure the clock ia set to the correct time [...]

7. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time indicator LigM will lght up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. 8. 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 shows in the display. This example s[...]

11. 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[...]

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. Removing 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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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. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if deaned in the SelfCleani[...]

4. 5. If a deaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the ‘up’ (A) or ‘down’ (r) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 34 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the StartEnter pad. The Clean Time Indicator Lght wil[...]

6. After the Self-Clsanlng cycle Is started, the oven door will lock when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is completed, “End” will show in the display and four tones will sound. 8. Turn both the Oven Selector and Ov[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Pllge Psge Cteanlng the solld element wrface units ..“.. 31 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cieanlng other range pmla . . . ...........I........ ..,33 Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items f[...]

3. IMPORTANT: Dry the element completely after cleaning. Turn on the element for a few minutes to dry thoroughly. After the element has cooled, use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt-free oil to the surf= units to season and restore the finish. Wipe excess oil off stainless steel trim rings. Then heat 3-5 minutes. Some smoking may occur; th[...]

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you dean all other parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away 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 [...]

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, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical 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 c[...]

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[...]

PROBLEM Cooklng results are not what you expected The display ls flashlng ‘88:88” ‘F2” shows ln the display POSSlBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature is too low or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used is not the type or size reco[...]

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, 1 service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in[...]

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WHIRLPOOL” Electric Freestanding Range Warranty EROl2 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WfLL PAY FOR NIL ONE-YEAR FSPe replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpoop From Date of Purchase service company. UMfTED WARRANTY FSP replacement parts for control k[...]