Whirlpool RF376PXD manual

HowloAuKE*noMEly+” 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 . . . . . . . . .[...]

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 oper[...]

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 explana- tion of the tise of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General I !duce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or da[...]

oven until they have had suffi- cient 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. e ‘ *Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface u[...]

When using the oven @Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. *Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to colle[...]

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. Control panel ceramic Surface unit (P. 8) Model and serial number plate 1 c[...]

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 : ’ center over , I l Start with hot water. This reduces the surlace unit ; time the control is set on high. Reduce I 11” 1 inch ,*I: Pan heat setting to lowest position needed to I I maximum l- I keep water boiling. ; I overhang 1 I I -“--face unit l Refer to your canner manual for specific aur instructions. l Use th[...]

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 I Temperature Clock Minute Hour Minute Start/ Off/ selector pads pad timer pads pads enter cancel pads set and pad pad off pads 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 “PF” will appear on the tempe[...]

Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. PRESS cl CLOCK YOU SEE 2. Set time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS YOU SEE (example for 530) 3. Start clot k. Using the electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in ho[...]

3. Start Minute Timer. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. 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. NOTE: To display the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down, press the Clock pad. YOU[...]

Startina a function After programzg a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the, function. 1 Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function . iill 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, the time [...]

5. Press 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 minutes.[...]

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 PRESS Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small I53 . display. Press the Start/Enter pad. I-. l If you want food to broil slower from the PRESS start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so a temperature between 170[...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely. open. Wait until it moves freely. l Do not block the vent during the Self- Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results. l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt. l Do [...]

3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE 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). 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 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. 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 l Make sure oven is cool. spray glass cleaner OR l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry plastic scrubbing pad thoroughly. Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle @See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on oases [...]

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[...]

Reauestina Assistance or n - ~-- ~~~ ~ ------------ -- 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 La Center telephone numb[...]

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 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 22 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 33 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans .................[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CLEANTOP c[...]