Whirlpool RF374PXD manual

UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . 23 Caring for Your Range . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 For best[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation-, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable informa- tion about how to ope[...]

Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. IMPORTANT SAFET[...]

had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. !B ‘1 *Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be b[...]

When using the oven @Small amounts of formaldehyde @Always position oven rack(s) in and carbon monoxide are given desired location while oven is off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from cool. If a rack must be removed fiberglass insulation and food de- while oven is hot, do not let pot composition. Significant exposure holder contact hot heating ele- to[...]

Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. e Control panel - Model and serial number Control panel ceramic Broil eleme[...]

Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot in[...]

Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have [...]

Home canning information Pan Surface unit l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit. l Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. l Refer to your canner manual for specific instr[...]

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 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum s[...]

The electronic oven control Electronic display Oven Temperature Clock Minute Hour Minute Start/ Otf/ Selector pads pad timer pads pads enter cancel pads (p.13) set and pad pad off pads (P.15) (P.15) (pp.1 3-14) Display/clock l When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for one to two seconds, then a time of day and ?[...]

Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. PRESS cl CLOCK YOU SEE 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. [-$=I m (example for 5:30) 3. Start clock. PRESS YOU SEE BORAX Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitche[...]

(display counts down) When the time is up: You will hear four 2-second tones, then four 1 -second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two Timer pads. YOU SEE NOTE: To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down, press the Clock pad. 4. Turn off Minute Timer. PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) To cancel the Minute Tim[...]

Startina a function - ---~ -~~ v ~~ After programming a function, you must press the StarVEnter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set functions. When you press the Off/ Cancel pad, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, th[...]

. 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: l For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes. l For 325”F-375”F, the preheating time is eight minutes. l For above 38O”F, the preheating time is 10 mi[...]

Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature to provide accurate temperatures, it may with a thermometer. Opening the oven door cook faster or slower than your old oven. will lower the oven temperature and give If, after using the oven for a period of time, you an inaccurat[...]

Broiling NOTES: l Preheating is not necessary when broiling. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 19. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Position door. Close the door to the Br[...]

To custom broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. PRESS YOU SEE . II :-. 1 . l If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature betwee[...]

Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do They are designed to drain excess liquid not use cookie sheets or similar pans for and grease away from the cooking surface broiling. to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan l Do not cover the broiler grid wi[...]

The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of th[...]

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 bpen door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet Reconnect anti-tip bracket, If the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow t[...]

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Burn Hazard Do not touch the ov[...]

NOTES: l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could l Do not leave plastic utensils near the bend or break it. The lever is designed to vent. They may melt. stay locked until the,oven is cool enough to l Do not leave any foil in the oven during safely open. Wait until it moves freely. the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or l Do not block the vent [...]

3. Start oven. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every five seconds if the door is not latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position). PRESS YOU SEE 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCK’D lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not [...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soi[...]

Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently th[...]

Cleaning tips What to use: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cooktop. To avoid scra[...]

Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight water away from control panel. l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the f[...]

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray l Make sure oven is cool. glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with the OR cleaner. Warm, soaPY water and a nonabrasive, plastic l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry scrubbing pad thoroughly. Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle l See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on pages[...]

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 33. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the range plugged int[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve what you expected the taste or appearance of the food. (continued) l You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size. l There is not enough air space around pan when ba[...]

Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 31-32. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance I El Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from anywh[...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 22 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 33 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans ......[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-Y EAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP repl[...]