Whirlpool RF376PXY manual

A Note To You 2 Important Safety lnstnxtions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Self- Cleaning Cyde 28 Caring For Your Range 32 tf You Need Assistance Or Setice 36 Warranty 40 1-800-253-1301 Cell us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF376PXY RF376PCY[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wotid+zlass 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and [...]

Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General *Use the range only for its,in- . l Read all instructions before using the range. t;;i;iluse as described In this . @Install or locate the range onl in accordance w[...]

*Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma from steam. b result in bums 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. *Keep range vents unobstructed. DO not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause bums and c[...]

Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- over’s immediately. I c *Do not usexase *Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner any kind s R rotective coating of ould be used in or around any part of the oven. fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on [...]

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. control panel ) Ovan vent Surface unit y Mode4 and serial number plate - Lock lever y .Remoyable storage drawer CleanTopN ceramic cooktop 31 Hot Sutface ?A*-- Indicator lights /% Aut[...]

Using Your Range ’ In This Section Page lJ8lng the surfaw units ----1---1-17 Positioning raclo and pans -..------0 For best air drculdon -..--...---,-.lo U&g alumhum foil for baking ------.. 10 The electronic oven control8 ------- 11 Setting the clock ------------ 12 Using the electronic Minute Timer --.._. -,..13 Using the Off/Cancel pad II [...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the followlng as a guide. For best resuhs, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTlNG 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 fry chicken or pancakes. Medium (opp~sks OFF) l Fo[...]

Home canning information l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. l For best resuhs, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can [...]

For best air circulation The 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 dirtily over the other. l Allow 1’12 to 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[...]

The electronic oven controls clock set pad Display Electronic Hour Minute StarVenter MEALTIMEFP pads pa& pad control There are three parts in the oven control section: -The display -The command pads -The control knobs Instructions for the oven contiol are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the range, ‘[...]

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 Contrgl Knob lets you set a specifii cooking temperature. When using the MEALTlMER’control you will use these knobs along with comm[...]

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 pads. The T[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indica[...]

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%[...]

Broiling rack position chart I RACK POSITION I TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS I 4 Quickly searing food, rare steaks 3 Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Welldone steaks and 2 patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are des[...]

Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic bakingroasting is Ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooking w[...]

7. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Oven Heating Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: You can change the Cook Time after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again. 8. The display will count down the baking/ roasting time in minutes. 9. When the baking’roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep f[...]

3. Set the oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Terrperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) unt[...]

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: 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 clock’ on paw 12) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Set the Oven Selector [...]

9. 10. 11. 12. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). Push the StarVEnter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Start Time Indicator Light[...]

Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. 2 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Position the oven rack(s) properfy and put food in the oven. Make l ure the clock fa ret to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clccK on paw 12.1 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. Push the Delay Start Time pad. T[...]

Q. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Start Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights wilLflash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Stan/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again. 10. When the start time is reac[...]

Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2 Make rure the clock lo e&to the mm& time of day. (See ‘Setting the clocK on page 12) 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. 5. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” wit[...]

9. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again. 10. When the start time is rea[...]

To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle. NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start. Such foods are: dishes wit[...]

Replacing the storage drawer. 1. Fii ends of drawer slide 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. Lii drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal us[...]

Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..-.............................. 28 P%P Setting the conk018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Special[...]

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. ff most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Clea[...]

4. 5. If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pad to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or udown” (r) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 34 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Clean Time Indicator Light will stay [...]

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 Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 9. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DC NOT FORCE IT. Wait until ft moves easify. Waft at least one hour[...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rfd of heat, odors and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth. * Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and resufts in more smoke than usual. * ff the Seff-Cleaning cycle [...]

Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. To avoid da[...]

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 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 sewice 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- tion[...]

PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display is flashing “88:88” POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- tions.) The oven temperature is too low See page 15 for instructions on how to or too high. adjust the Oven Temperature Control. The oven was not preheated Preheat oven when ca[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consuftant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or. if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company [...]

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WHIRLPOOL” CleanTop” Electric Freestanding Range Warranty EROll LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WlLL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP 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. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts[...]