Whirlpool RF3OlOXV manual

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    Model RF3OlOXV 4.*‘,’ eq, 1 ,) !.I.[ ir’ ..- . .>&,Z, . ., 3.: I I. she% Clolhes Dryen. Freezers Relr~geralor-Freezer, Ice Makers Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Suriace Un~ls. Ranaes. Mwowave Ovens. Trash Compaclo[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 USING YOUR RANGE. 5 Using the Surface Units 5 Optional Canning Kit 6 Using the Oven Controls 7 Baking 7 Broiling 8 Oven Vent 9 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. 9 Control Panel and Knobs Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Lift-Up Cooktop Oven Door Standard Oven Clea[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but play wlth any part of the range, not over another surface unit to or leave them unattended near it. avoid burns, injury and to help They could be burned or injured. prevent the utensil from being 2. DO NOT store things children pushed off the surface units. might want a[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Model RF30lOXV SURFACE UNIT PLUG.lN w SURFACE UNIT ELEMENT[...]

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    RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB CPNTROL KNOB CONTROL / SURFACE UNIT OVEN SIGNAL Using your range SIGNAL LIGHT LIGHT Using the Surface Units . PUSH IN AND TURN Control knobs must be pushed in before tumlng them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit in[...]

  • Page 6

    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 Cooklng Guide for Important utensil Information. OptiOId &Ming Kit (Part No. 242905) The large diameter of most water-bath or pres[...]

  • Page 7

    Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least lY2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, l[...]

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    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart’ in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. I oven remp oven lemp I 4. Set the Ov[...]

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    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. CAUTION: Plastic utenslls letl over the vent can melt. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs 1. Pull knobs straight o[...]

  • Page 10

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 00 0, 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning Chart’ on page 13 for cleaning instructions. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Pus[...]

  • Page 11

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

  • Page 12

    Standard Oven Cleaning The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and steel wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” page for further instructions. Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements, thermostat, oven seal or exterlor surfaces of the range. Damage will occur. Using Foil [...]

  • Page 13

    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterlor surtaces Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. l Wipe off regularly when range is cool. l Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon juice or mllk) to remaln on surface. Acids will remove the glossy tlnish. l Do not use abraslve or h[...]

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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 resuli from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothlng operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged Into a llve circuit wlth the proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.) l [...]

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    3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide TECH-CARE serv- 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 CCCL-LINE service as- sistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yell[...]

  • Page 16

    WHIRLPOOL@ RANGE PRODUCT W-TY EROOI LENGTH OF WARRANTT WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provlded by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the insta[...]