Whirlpool RF4700XW manual

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ......................... .3 Using Your Range ............................................ .5 Using the surface units .................................... .5 Optional canning kit ......................................... .6 Setting the clock.. ............................................ .7 Using the Minu[...]

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: l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the ran[...]

Important Safety Instructions Continued l Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. A boil-over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that may ignite. l Make sure surface units are off when you are finished, and when you aren’t watching. l Use care when opening oven doors. Let hot air or steam escape before remov[...]

Using Your Range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set any- where 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 unit indicator light The surface unit indicator light on the control panel[...]

Using Your Range Continued Cookware 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. Burn and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the [...]

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 setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The[...]

Using Your Range Continued Using the oven controls Baking in the right oven The right oven is controlled by two knobs: a Selector and a Temperature Control. Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat. 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and lift out. The r[...]

Baking in the left oven The left oven is best used as a warming oven, for heating smaller casseroles, or for baking many kinds of frozen convenience foods. Baking and broiling times may be longer than in the right oven. Large pans and bakeware can block air circulation needed for proper baking. The right, or primary, oven should be used for family [...]

Using Your Range Continued Adjusting the oven temperature control Does either oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new ovens are properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give [...]

Broiling in the right oven 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See rack placement chart and broiling chart in the “Cooking Guide” for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Rig[...]

Using Your Range Continued Broiling in the left oven 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See rack placement chart and broiling chart in the “Cooking Guide” for recommended rack positions. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open[...]

I I 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 7.) I I 3. Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start. 4. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 5. Set the Right Oven Selec[...]

Using Your Range Continued To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 7.) Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- wise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Set the Right Oven Selector to T[...]

To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NE[...]

Using Your Range Continued The oven vents Hot air and moisture escape from the ovens through vents under the rear surface units. You can cook on the units, or keep food warm on them while the oven is on. Do not block the vents. Poor baking can result. Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on one of the rear surface units, use potholders when moving it[...]

Caring For Your Range 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. Control panel and knobs 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn control knobs to the OFF position. Pull control knobs straight off. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning tips” on page 27 for cleaning instruc- tions. Replacing Burn, Electrical 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. *Do not lin[...]

3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a trim ring gets discolored, some of [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before you start 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away.[...]

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven during the Self- Cleaning cycle. It could burn you. l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazard- ous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. l Do not use foil or other liners in the oven. During the Self-Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damag[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued 6. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. 22[...]

Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued How it works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. Self-Cleaning cycle - three ho[...]

Using foil To catch sugar or starchy spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on rack under the cooking container. Foil or pan should be slightly larger than the cooking container. Poor baking may result if air circulation is blocked by foil or pan. Burn, Electrical Shock and Product Damage Hazard l [...]

Caring For Your Range Continued Hand cleaning Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven cleaning products in a continuous-cleaning oven. Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and aive off harmful fumes. WINDOW - Keep clean with warm soapy waler or spray glass cleaner. Use a plastic scouring pad fol heavily-soiled areas. Rinse well. Do not u[...]

Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop) Clean with warm soapy water and a so[...]

Caring For Your Range Continued The oven light (right oven only) The Oven Light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are coo[...]

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 voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l Have [...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance*... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINEO service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is nece[...]

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