Whirlpool RF310PXX manual

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Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. ............... 3 PARTS AND FEATURES. ......... 5 USING YOUR RANGE. .......... 6 Using the Surface Units ....... 6 Home Canning Information. 8 Setting the Clock ............ 9 Using the Minute Timer. ...... 9 Baking or Roasting .......... 10 Setting the Oven Controls . 10 How [...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended that the ran e be in- stalled by a qualifie 8 installer. The ran 3 e must be properly con- net ed to electrical supply and g:unded. l To reduce the risk of ti[...]

l Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan. l Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape b[...]

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Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN I 1 Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Heating Indicator Light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on t[...]

food. 4. The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. 5. Handles should be made of a sturdv, heat-resistant material and be ’ securely attached to the pan. Burn, Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan is too small f[...]

Home Canning Information To Protect Your Range: 1. Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porcelain enamel-ware] bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over-heating which damages the cooktop. 2. For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface[...]

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 right time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setttng will change If you push In the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The[...]

Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, see “How To Position Racks and Pans” on page 11. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature[...]

How To Position Racks and Pans The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least IM to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For proper cooking, follow these guidelines for specific foods: l Angel and bundt cake pans, yeast breads, frozen pies, large r[...]

The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. For Best Air Circulation: l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow lY2-2 inches (4-5 cm] of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as [...]

Broiling Setting the Oven Controls 1. Position the rack properly before 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop turning on the oven. The oven rack position (open about 4 inches, should be positioned so that the 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open surface of the food is at least 3 by itself. inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. NOTE: The door must[...]

Broiling Tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat 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 wi[...]

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 your 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. If after[...]

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. Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when moving It. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils iett over the [...]

Replacing the storuge drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer sli~rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. To verity the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l Remove the stora[...]

Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. 2. Pull control knobs straight off. 3. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner, and a soft cloth[...]

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip and the reflector bowl. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 23 for cleaning instruct[...]

Replacing Burn, Electrlcal Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result In burns or electrical shock. l Do not llne the reflector bowls wlth foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. . Turn off all surface units. I I 3. Hold the surface unit as level a[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cookto~ at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal InJury and Product Damage Hazard ) Be sure both support rods are fully extended and In the locked posltlon. Failure to do so could result In personal Injury from the cook-top acci- dentally falling. b Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can r[...]

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 cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: . Turn off all controls. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. . Slightly tip the window and frame out fr[...]

Using Foil To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy- duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger than the cooking container. NOTE: Do not use foil or toll liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking results could occur. Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterlor surfaces War[...]

Standard oven Warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. OR Commercial oven cleaners. l Remove door for easier access. l Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. 9 Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface. l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner. l Rinse well with clear water[...]

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply. 25[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix 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 Instructions.) l Have [...]

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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY r 1 EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: I. Correct[...]