ELECTRIC

RANGE

Self-Cleaning

Models

;;;;R;g (Shown)

RF361 PXX

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS.

PARTS AND FEATURES.

USING YOUR RANGE.

Using the Surface Units.

Optional Canning Kit

Setting the Clock

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Using the Minute Timer.

Using the Oven Controls

Baking

Adjusting the Oven

Temperature Control

Broiling .

Custom Broil

Using the Automatic

MEALTIMER’” Clock..

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The Oven Vent.

The Storage Drawer

Optional Door Panel Pat

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

Control Panel and Knobs

Surface Units and Reflector

Bowls ,..__.....,,_........

Lift-Up Cooktop

Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle

Cleaning Chart

The Oven Light

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

OR ASSISTANCE.

WHIRLPOOL RANGE

WARRANTY

01990 Whirlpool Corporation

Before you use your range

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You are responsible for:

Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide.

Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)

Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Properly maintaining the range.

Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.

Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket, with a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket.

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IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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B Read all instructions the range. before using

Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended that the ran e be in- stalled bv a aualifie ? installer. The ran e mist be properly con-

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To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly in- stalled anti-tip bracket. To check if the bracket is installed properly, remove the storage draw& (se& oaael41 and verifv that the anti- iip bracket is enghged.

Do not use the range for warming or heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

L Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured. l

Do not wear loose or hanging gar- ments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot sur- face unit or heating element and you could be burned. l

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicin should be referred to a qualified 9 echnician.

B Do not store flammable materials in or near the range. They could explode or burn.

B Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaniin pan 06 cooktop bv coverina .3, lid, cbokie shegt or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let Dotholder touch hot heat- ing elements. Do not use a towel OI bulky cloth for a potholder. They could catch on fire.

. Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heat- ing element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

. Never leave surface units unat- tended at high heat settings. A boil-over could result and cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that may ignite.

. Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls may sub- ject the wirin underneath f and components

. Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners.

Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of elec- tric shock or fire.

. Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. on next page

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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.

Do not soak removable heating elements in water. The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result.

Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Do not heat unopened containers.

They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

Do not clean door seal. It is essen- tial for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended in this Use and

Care Guide.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven.

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Before self-cleaning the oven, re- move broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean mis- cellaneous parts.

. Do not store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or Injured while climbing on it.

9 Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flam- mable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating ele- ments or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the surface near the ventopening,thecooktop,the oven door and window.

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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE

OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS

AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF

THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE

HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question. l l

Copy model and serial numbers from plate (behind the oven door Model Number on the oven frame) and purchase date from sales slip.

Serial Number

Keep this book, the Cooking

Guide and sales slip together in a handy place.

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features

Models RF375PXX [Shown), RF365PXX & RF36lPX.X

SURFACE UNIT

MARKER 1

AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT

MEALTIMER’” SWITCH

CLOCK/

MINUTE TIMER

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CONTROL 1

OVEN

SELECTOR

OVEN TEMPERATURE

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RIGHT FRONT

CONTRO! KNOB

LiFT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

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LEFT FRONT

CONTROL KNOB

STAR: STiP

TIME TIME

‘lOVEN HEATING”

INDICATOR LIGHT

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“SURFACE HEATING”

INDICATOR LIGHT

RdHT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

CONTROL PANEL _

PLUG-IN

SURFACE UNIT

MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBER

PLATE

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-OVEN VENT

PORCELAIN-ENAMEL

REFLECTOR BOWL AND

*CHROME TRIM RING

AUTOMATIC OVEL

/LIGHT SWITCb

REMOVABLE

STORAGE DRAWER

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OVEN DOOR

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Using your range

Using the Surface Units

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 the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

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Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.

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Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights an? OFF when you are not cooking. Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

Use HI to start Use MED-HI foods cook- ing; to bring to hold a

Use MED for gravy, rapid boil; to puddings liquids to a boil. fry chicken or pancakes. and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use MED-LO to keep food keep food cooking after warm until starting settrng. it on a higher

Use LO to ready to serve. Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want.

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. l l

Burn and Product Damage Hazard

If the pan is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury.

If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the p rn is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of

Incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.

See the Cooking Guide for additional utensil information.

Optional Canning Kit

(Part NO. 242905)

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a

Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooP service company.

See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information. r

Setting the Clock

Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.

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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 Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.

Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.

DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.

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Without pushing It In, turn the

Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want.

2. Without pushing in, turn the knob back to the setting you want.

When the time is up, a buzzer will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn the Minute Timer hand to OFF.

PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK

SETTING.

Using the Oven Controls

Baking

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Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out.

The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least IYz to

2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide.

2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.

3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator

Light will come on. The oven is pre- heated when the OVEN HEATING

Indicator Light first goes off.

NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles.

4. Put food in the oven. During bak- ing, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The OVEN HEATING

Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements.

The fop element helps heat during baklng, but does not turn red.

5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control to OFF The OVEN

HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

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 using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps:

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Pull the Oven Temberature Control

Knob straight off. ’

2. Loosen the lockina screws inside the control knob. iote the posi- tion of the notches.

TOOTH NOTCHES

3. To lower the femperafure, move the tooth a notch closer to LO.

Each notch equals about 10°F

15°C).

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TOOTH NOTCHES

4. To raise the temperature, move the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each notch equals about 10°F (5°C).

Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

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Broiling

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Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook 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.

NOTE: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to

BROIL. Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control to BROIL. The

OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on.

NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.

5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control to OFF. The OVEN

HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

Custom Broil

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If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l

If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature

Control between 150” and 325°F (65.5” and 162.7”C). The lower the tempera- ture, the slower the cooking.

The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.

Using The Automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock

The automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around.

Automatic baking 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 will result.

To delay start and stop automatically:

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Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven.

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.

5. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED

BAKE.

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Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop automatically. The OVEN

HEATING Indicator Light will come on when the start time is reached.

7. After baking is done or to stop

the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the

Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

To start baking now and stop automatically:

1. Position rack(s) properly and place food in the oven.

2. Make sure the clock is set to fhe right time of day.

3. 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.

4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.

5. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want.

6. After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. l l l

To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER’” control:

Do not use foods that will spoil while waitlng 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 stari should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD

NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.

Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start. They will not rise properly.

Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle.

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 ieti over the vent can melt.

The vent is needed for air circulation.

Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.

The Storage Drawer

The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check for installation of the anti-tip bracket.

Use care when handling the drawer.

Removing the storage drawer

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Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the frrst stop.

Lift front and pull out to the second stop.

Replacing the storage druwer

2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out.

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Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening.

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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 l l

To verity the anti-tip bracket is engaged:

Remove the storage drawer.

Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached to floor with screws. l

Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti-tip bracket.

0 See Installation Instructions for further details.

Optional Door Panel Pat

(Models RF375PXX & RF365PXX)

If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit

No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.

Caring for your range

Control Panel and Knobs

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are OFF and the

Is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so ca’n

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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, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.

4. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak.

5. Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into place.

NOTE: When cleaning, never use steel wool, abrasives, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish. After cleaning, make sure all contra1 knobs point to the OFF position.

Surface Units and Reflector Bowls

Removing

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all surface units are OFF before removlng surface units and reflector bowls.

Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- trical shock.

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Turn off all surface units. 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip, reflector bowl and trim ring.

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle.

4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See “Cleaning Chart” on page 22 for cleaning instructions.

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Replacing

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Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Make sure all surface units are OFF before replaclng surface units and burns or electrical shock.

Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock

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Turn off all surface units. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip.

3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible receptacle. with the terminal started into the receptacle. the surface unit terminal just

Push into the

4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push i down the edge of the surface unit 1 opposite the receptacle. The ele- i ment hold down clip will keep the f surface unit from moving around. ;

NOTE: 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 the utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down

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Lift-Up Cooktop

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Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. l l

Personal Injury and Product

Damage Hazard

Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.

Do not drop the cooktop.

Damage can result to the por- celain and the cooktop frame.

2. Wipe with warm, soapy water.

Use a soapy steel wool pad on heavily-soiled areas.

3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.

Lower the cooktop into place.

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.

Before You Start

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Clean the areas shown by hand.

They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l

The inside of the door. (The cen- ter area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.] l

The frame around the oven.

DO NOT clean, move or bend the fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and poor baking will result.

2. Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have stored in the oven.

NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid] can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. The chrome broiler grid will discolor if cleaned in the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

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Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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CLEAN S

CLEAN

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4. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides

(guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the

Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide.

See chart on page 22.

5. If you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven: l

Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease. l l

Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack. For best results, they should not touch each other or the oven walls.

Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven. They will discolor.

Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning Cycle.

This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle. l

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning you.

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard cycle. It could burn l l l l l

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.

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.

Walt until it moves freely.

Do not use foil or other liners in the oven. During the Self-Cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning freely for best cleaning results. cycle. Air must move

Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.

Setting the Controls

Be sure the kitchen Is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as posslble.

1.

Set the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control to CLEAN.

2. Make sure the Clock, Start and

Stop Times all have the right time of day.

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3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours. l

Use 2 hours for light soil. l

Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil.

NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is out.

4. Move the Lock Lever to the right- the Clean position. The OVEN

HEATING Indicator Light will come on.

5. When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking tempera- tures, the door can’t be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved.

6.

After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven tem- perature has dropped below approximately 520°F (271”C), the

Lock Lever can be moved back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. Turn the Oven

Selector and Oven Temperature

Control to OFF.

7. 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.

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Special Tips

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Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke.

Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.

If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have pre- pared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 18.

TO stop the Self-Cleanlng cycle at anytime:

1.

Push in and turn the Stop Time

Knob clockwise until it points to the right time of day.

2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control to OFF. When the oven temperature drops below approximately 520°F

(271”C), move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily.

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 HOUR SEllING

(Approximate Temperatures and Times)

1000°F

530°C

0OO'F

A27”C

600°F

AOO'F

316°C

204°C

200°F 93°C

START ‘Q hr 1 hf. lb hrs.

2 hrs

2 b hrs

3 hrs 3 12 hrs STOP

Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but that It takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.

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Cleaning Chart

PART

Exterior surfaces

Surface unlts

Porcelain- enamel reflector bowls

Chrome trim rings

Control knobs

Control panel

Broiler pan and grld

Oven racks

WHAT TO USE

Warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas.

No cleaning required.

HOW TO CLEAN l

Wipe off regularly when range is cool. l

Do not allow food containing acids (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. l

Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers. l

Spatters or spills will burn off. l

Do not immerse In water. l l

Wipe off excess spills.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

Self-Cleaning cycle. l

Place upside down on oven racks in oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle

Warm soapy a non-abrasive scrubbing pad.

Warm soopy a sofl cloth.

Warm soapy water and water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

Warm soapy soapy plastic water and water or a steel wool pod. l l

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Clean frequently. l l

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Do not clean In Self-Cleaning Oven. l

Wash, rinse and dry well. l

Do not soak. l l

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner. l l

Clean after each use.

Wash, rinse and dry well. l

Do not clean In Self-Cleaning

(See note on page 18.)

Oven.

Self-Cleaning cycle. l

Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. l

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Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy wool pads for heavily-soiled steel areas.

NOTE: The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. if you want them to stay shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand.

Oven door glass

SelfCleanIng

Oven

Spray glass cleaner or warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

For areas outside the

Self-Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads. l l l

Make sure oven is cool.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Wash, rinse and dry well. l l

Follow directions starting on page 18, “Using the Self-Cleanrng

Cycle:’

Do not use commercial cleaners. oven l

Do not use foil to ilne the bottom of vour Self-Cieanlna Oven.

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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, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel.

Push it again to turn off the light.

To Replace: l

Electrlcal Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

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 could result in electrical shock or burns. l

The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven temperatures.

Since bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it. Broken glass could cause injury.

1.

Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply.

2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counterclockwise. socket. Replace

40-watt appliance the bi

Jlt buro.

)rn its

) with a

4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Plug in applrance or reconnect at the main power supply.

NOTE: The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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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 nofhlng operates: l l

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.)

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l l l

If the oven will not operate:

Is the Oven Selector turned to BAKE or BROIL? If Oven Selector is turned to

TIMED BAKE, wait until the start time is reached.

Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting?

Is the automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock set correctly? l l

If surface units will not operate:

. Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Are surface units plugged in all the way?

Do the control knobs turn? l

If surface unit control knob(s) will not turn:

Did you push in before trying to turn? l l l l

If the Self-Cleaning operate: cycle will not

Are the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control set on CLEAN?

Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day? Is the knob all the way out?

Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop?

Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right? l l l l l

If cooking results aren’t what you expected:

Is the range level?

Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high? See page 10.

If needed, have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for?

Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source?

Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide? l

If baking, have you allowed 1112 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation?

9 Are the pans the size called for in the recipe? l

Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur- face elements being used?

See the Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems and how to solve them.

2.

If you need assistance?..

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE~R serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dlal free from anywhere in the U.S.:

I-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. Donald Skinner

Director of Consumer Relations

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

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3.

If you need service%.

Whirlpool has a nationwide net- work of autho- nzed WhirlpoolSM service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized company

Whirlpool in your area, service call our

CCCL-LINE@ service assistance tele- phone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone

Pages under: directory Yellow

5. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved?..

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Contact the Major Appliance Con- sumer Action Panel (MACAP).

MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices con- sumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer

Whirlpool have failed to resolve or your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606 l

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

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SERVlCE

123 co

MAPLE

999~9999

4.

If you need FSP@ replacement parts?..

FSP is a registered trademark

Whirlpool Corporation for quality of parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in yourarea, referto Step 3aboveorcall the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as- sistance number in Step 2.

*When requesting assistance, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the prob- lem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.

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Notes

Notes

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WHIRLPOOL’ RANGE PRODUCT

WARRANTY

r

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

WhirlpoolSM service company.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

EROOl

1

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the range product.

2. Instruct you how to use the range product.

3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

B. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may also apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance” section of this book. After checking “Service and AssIstonce:’ additional help can be found by calling our

COOL-LINE’ service assistance telephone number, I-BOO-2534301, from anywhere in the U.S.

@Registered Trademark/TM

Part No. 3150267

81990 Whirlpool Corporation

Trademark/SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation

Printed in U.S.A.

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