UseAndCare

A Note to You

Important Safety

Instructions

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Using Your Range 7

Using the Self-

Cleaning Cycle 21

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Warranty

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ELECTRIC RANGE

MODELS RF364PXY

RF364BXB

RF354BXB

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 will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli- ance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

Center number, l-800-253-1301,

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 29. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions

General

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

*Use the range only for itsin- t;;;;t,use as described In this

. oRead all instructions before using the range.

4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.

The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The ran must be roperly connecte 2 e to l

@WARNING: To reduce the risk of ti ping of the appliance, the

P a proper1 installed anti-tip bracket. f! o check if the bracket is installed properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 20.

CAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the range. Chil % burned or injured while climb- ing on it. 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 an could i part of the range. They e burned or injured.

*Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

*Do not use the range for warming or heatin the room.

% injured, or a fire could start.

ADO not touch surface units, areas near units, heating ele- ments or interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements could be hot even though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enou h to cause burns. During an CP not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heatin elements or interior surfaces 0 oven until 9 they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent o ening, the cooktop, the

CP also become hot enough to cause burns.

@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 burned. continued on next page

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@Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder.

It coul J catch on fire.

.Keep range vents unobstructed.

*Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

.Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes could create an explo- sion and/or fire hazard.

When usinn the cooktor,

.Do not cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician imme- diately.

*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 in will be exppsed an % element could result

~~~~l~~~.n~~~~~t~~~~~e also improves cooking efficiency.

@Check to be sure lass cook- ing utensils are sa e for use on the range. 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. eNever leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smokin and greasy spillovers t f! at could ignite.

@Turn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units.

This will help reduce the chance of burns, i

9 niting of flammable materia s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven

*Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be re- moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element 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 collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wip- ing out excess food spills prior to self-cleaning.

*Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin 9 WI h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of

Ii an can be extin

3 uished with aking soda or, i available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

@Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners could reduce noxious fumes if applie to a hot sur- face. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe s ills on a hot cookin area, I! e careful to

@Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are iven

9 from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Si exposure to these subs 9 nificant antes could cause cancer or repro- ductive harm. Exposure can be

@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.

@Before self-cleaning the oven., remove broiler an, broiler rid, oven racks an B 9

Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this

Use and Care Guide.

*Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a ood seal.

R en not to rub, damage or move the seal.

Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide.

@Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi- cally recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

@Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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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

Surface unit

Model and aerial number plate

Lock lever

;;4tt floor

(for information on optional wall~mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 20) or

Removable

- anel

(Model RF&BXB)

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Control panel

Manual oven

I e Oven vent

CleanTopTY ceramic cooktop

Automatic

-oven

FiF36‘4PXY)

Broil element

Bake element

NOTE: Window not included on

Models RF364BXB and RF354BXB. control knob

6 control knob indicator indicator indicator light light light knob

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

Using the surface units ..................... 7

Positioning racks and pans ............. .9

For best air circulation .................... IO

Using aluminum foil for baking ...... IO

Setting the clock .............................. 11

Using the Minute Timer ................... 11

Baking/roasting ................................ 12

;t$;Jing the oven temperature

..... ....... ......... .......................... 13

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Broiling ............................................. 14

Broiling tips ...................................... 15

Energy saving tips ........................... 16

Using the MEALTIMER”‘clock ....... .I7

The oven vent ................................... 16

The storage drawer .......................... 19

The lower panel ................................ 19

The anti-tip bracket .......................... 20

Optional door panel pat .................. 20

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 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 turned on.

Hot surface indicator light

The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit becomes too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will con- tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch, even after it is turned off.

Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to

OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left

ON.

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

SETTING

HI

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@To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high *To hold a rapid boil.

*To fry chickenor pancakes

Medium l

For gravy, pudding and hvsfie OFF)

icing.

.To cook large amounts of vegetables.

Medium-low *To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

LO *To keep food warm until ready to serve.

Using the ceramic glass cooktop l

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences:

The surface unit will glow red when if is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH setting - to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have selected.

. Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See pages 25 and 26 for care and cleaning suggestions. l

Cookware tips

Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface unit. l l l l l l l l l

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware) or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels.

This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

Also, woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick- ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

The pan material (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles should be made of sturdy, heat- resistant material and be securely at- tached to the pan.

With your hand, feel the bottom of your pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and dry before using on cooktop.

Avoid spillovers on cooklop. Use pans with tall sides.

Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

Product Damage Hazard

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.

The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

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Home canning information l l l

Use the largest surface unit for best results.

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.

Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD RACK POSITION

Frozen pies, large Lowest level or roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom

Burn Hazard l

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level. l

If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Bundl cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats

2nd level from bottom

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in burns.

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15.

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For best air circulation

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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.

Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other.

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 space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans:

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

Using aluminum foil for baking

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Use aluminum foil to catch splllovers from pies or casseroles:

Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.

Do not cover the entire rack with alumi- num foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.

Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

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Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements.

Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements.

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 correct 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.

NOTE: Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer. Pushing in and turning the

Minute Timer Knob setting. changes the clock

1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute

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

2. Without pushing it 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.

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, 888 “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 Indicator

Light will come on. The oven is preheated 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 baking/ roasting, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting. The

OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements.

NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red.

5. When baking/roasting is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven

Temperature Control Knob to OFF.

The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

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Adjusting the oven temperature control

Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven.

If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps:

1. Make sure the Oven Temperature

Control Knob is turned to the off position.

Pull knob straight off and flip it over.

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 counterclockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (25°C).

4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmty and move the tooth a notch clockwlse. Each notch equals about 5°F

(2.5%).

5. Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

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Broiling

1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15.

2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.

3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position

(open about 4 inches [lo cm]). The door will stay open by itself.

4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob 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 Temperature

Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEAT-

ING Indicator Light will go off. l l l

Custom broil

If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven

Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator

Light goes off.

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

Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and

163°C). These temperature settings allow the broil heating element to cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.

Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling tempera- tures.

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

NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

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Broiling rack position chart

I RACK POSlTlON

BOTTOM

4

3

2

1

TYPE OF FOOD/

DONENESS

Hamburger patties and thin steaks, YY thick or less

Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaksfrankfurters

Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish

Not used for broiling

Broiling tips

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Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.

They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.

After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.

Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.

Fire Hazard l

Place meat the correct distance from the element. Meat placed too close to the element could spatter, smoke, burn or catch fire during broiling. l

To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Also, covering the broiler grid with foil is not recom- mended. Poor drainage of grease could result in fire. If foil is used, cut slits in foil to line up with all openings in broiler grid. Grease can then drain away and cool in pan.

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Energy saving tips

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Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fifing lids.

Match the pan to the surface unit size.

Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time.

Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible. l l l l l l

Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

“Oven peeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.

Bake cakes, pies or cookies when the oven is warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in the oven.

Preheat the oven no longer than necessary.

Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in it also.

Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or cocking items such as casseroles.

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Using the MEALTIMER” clock

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

Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. - undercooking will result.

Before using the MEALTIMER clock, make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.)

To delay start and stop automatically:

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

2. Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking/ roasting to start.

3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off.

4. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE.

5. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The oven will now start and stop automaticalfy. The OVEN HEATING

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

6. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to OFF.

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To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: now

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

2. 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 not pushed in.

3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE.

4. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.

5. After baking/roasting is done or to cancel the setting at any time, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven

Temperature Control Knob to OFF.

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 with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Also, foods containing baking powder or yeast will not rise properly when cooked using delay start.

The 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.

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Oven vent

The storage drawer

(Models RF354PXY and RF354BXB)

You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). handling the drawer.

Use care when

Removing the storage drawer:

1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. pull out to the second stop.

Lift front and

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

Replacing the storage drawer:

1. Fit 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. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed.

The lower panel

(Model RF354BXB)

You can remove the lower panel to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one).

Removing the lower panel:

1. Pull out bottom of panel.

2. Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips.

Replacing the lower panel:

1. Place notches in top of panel over the top clips.

2. Swing down and push bottom of panel to secure bottom clips.

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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.

Personal Injury Hazard

.To reduce risk of range tipping over, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket supplied with range or an optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit. l

If range is moved for cleaning or service, check that anti-tip bracket is engaged before using range.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury. l l l l

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a floor brat ket):

Remove the storage drawer. (See page 19.)

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

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

See Installation Instructions for further details.

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged (if you have a wall bracket): l l l

. Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel.

Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket.

Cable must be unhooked from wall bracket to move range for cleaning or service. Recon- nect cable before using range.

See Installation Instructions for further details.

Floor bracket

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Wall bracket

Optional door panel pat

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If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kiis from your Whirlpool

Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.

Model RF364PXY:

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White (Kit No. 814069)

Almond (Kit No. 814070) l l

Models RF364BXB and RF354BXB:

White (Kit No. 814071)

Almond (Kit No. 814072)

Rear leveling leg

, Cable

!:ZZ

control panel)

Using the Self-Cleaning

In This Section

Page Page

How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Setting the controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

I Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Special tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like with the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.

How the cycle works

The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away.

You can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven. You can set the cycle time anywhere between 2 and 4 hours.

(See “Setting the controls” on page 22.)

The graph at the right is representative of a normal, 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Note that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but it takes longer for the oven to cool enough to unlock.

Before you start

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Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you:

Handclean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool pad for cleaning.

NOTE: DO NOT clean, move or bend the seal. Poor cleaning, baking and roasting may result.

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START

876-F (468-C)

OVEN SNUf OFF

DOOR UNLOCK!3

1

The Ii Hours

3

DO NOT hand-clean seal

Hand-clean

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STOP

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Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven.

NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan

(without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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

Cleaning cycle.

Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will become harder to slide.

(See page 27.) If you clean racks in the

Seff-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (Guides are counted from bottom to top.)

Heat and odors are normal during the Self

Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

Burn 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 could produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. l

Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface. l l l l

NOTES:

Do not force the Lock Lever. You coukl bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Waft until it moves freely.

Do not block the vent during the Seff-

Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

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

The oven light will not work during the

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Setting the controls

1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature Control Knob to CLEAN.

2. Make sure the clock, Start and Stop

Times all have the correct time of day.

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

22 not pushed in.

4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the

Clean position. The OVEN HEATING

Indicator Light will come on.

5. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tempera- tures, the door cannot be opened and the

Lock Lever must not be moved.

6. After the Self-Cleanlng cycle is com- pleted and the oven has cooled suffi- ciently, 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

Knob 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.

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time:

1. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day.

2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control Knob to OFF. When the oven has cooled sufficiently, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT

FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily. l l l l

Special tips

Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the

Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke.

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 abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.

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 does not get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand-clean areas noted on page 21.

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Caring for Your Range

In This Section

Page Page

Cleaning the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Cleaning other range parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning or servic- ing.

Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock.

Cleaning the cooktop

This cooktop is designed for easy care.

However, ceramic cook-tops need to be maintained differently than standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, the surface should be dust-free and soil-free before heating.

Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory for improved protection and cleanability. The Cooktop Polishing Creme

(included with your range), paper towels or a sponge, and the razor scraper included with your range are all you need to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” on pages 25 and 26. Follow them after each use to ensure top performance and to preserve that uniquely elegant look.

Personal Injury Hazard l

When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l

Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner could produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l

Do not use the range if the cook-top is cracked or broken.

Failure to follow these instructions could result in personal injury.

To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions: l

Remove sugary spills before cooktop cools to prevent pitting. l

Do not use the cooktop board. as a cutting

.Do not allow anything that may melt

(such as plastic or aluminum foil) to come in contact with the surface while it is hot. l

Do not use the ceramic cooktop to cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers. The container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed com- pletely. l

Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia or glass cleaning products with ammo- nia. These could damage the cooktop surface. l

Dropping heavy or hard objects on the cooktop could crack it. Se careful with heavy skillets. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

Cleaning tips l l

What to use:

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.

Razor scraper (included with your range)-Use to remove cooked-on soils from your ceramic cook-top. Razor blades will not scratch your cooktop. Store razor blades out of reach of children.

NOTE: For more information on using the razor scraper, see back of scraper pack- age.

Steps to follow:

1. Most spills can be wiped off easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light(s) go off.

2. Rub Cooktop Polishing Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel. If some soil remains, leave some creme on the spot(s) and follow Step 3.

3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.

4. Finish by polishing entire cooktop with

Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel. continued on next page

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l l l l l

Additional tips:

Sugar spills and soils (such as jellies and candy syrups) can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramfc surface is still warm. Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs.

Remove dark streaks, specks and discoloration with Cooktop Polishing

Creme.

Remove metal marks (from copper or aluminum pans) with Cooktop Polishing

Creme before heating the cooktop again.

If heated before cleaning, metal marks may not come off.

Tiny scratches or abrasions do not affect cooking. In time, these will become less visible as a result of cleaning. To prevent scratches and abrasions, use

Cooktop Polishing Creme regularly.

Nonabrasive cleanser with damp paper towel or sponge can be used as an alternative method for removing cooked-on soils. Always rinse and dry your cooktop thoroughly after using cleanser to prevent streaking or staining.

To obtain order lnformatlon for Cooktop

Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), write to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350

OR

Call have l-800-253-1301 to order. You must a major credit card to order by phone.

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Cleaning other range parts

PART

Control knobs

Control panel

Exterior surfaces

(other than cooktop and control panel)

Broiler pan and grid (clean after each use)

Oven racks

3ven door glass

Oven cavity

WHAT TO USE

Sponge and warm, soapy water

Sponge and warm, soapy water

OR

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

HOW TO CLEAN l l l

Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel.

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish of the knobs.

Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. l l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish.

Do not spray cleaner directly on panel

Apply cleaner to paper towel.

Sponge and warm, soapy water

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water l l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. They may damage the finish. l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycle.

(See note on page 22.)

Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water

OR

The Self-Cleaning cycle l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughfy. l

OR

Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

NOTE: Racks will permanently discolor and become harder to slide if left in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to aid sliding.

Paper towel and spray glass cleaner

OR

Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad

Self-Cleaning cycle l

. Make sure oven is cool.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner. l

Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. l

See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on pages 21-23.

2

The oven light

(Models RF364PXY and RF364BXB)

Model RF364PXY: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door.

Both models: To turn on the light when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light

Switch on the control panel.

Elect&al Shock 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 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. Because bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it.

Broken glass could cause injury.

To replace the oven light:

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 counter- clockwise.

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.

Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appli- ance bulb.

4. Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. Plug in appliance or recon- nect at the main power supply.

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

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If You Need Assistance or Service

This section is designed to help you Save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.

Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our

Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date. (See page 2.) Thii information will help us respond properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance . . .

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a service call.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Nothing operates The power supply cord is Plug power supply cord into a live circuit not plugged into a live with proper voltage. (See Installation circuit with the proper Instructions.) voltage.

A household fuse has Replace househokl fuse or reset circuit blown or a circuit breaker breaker. has tripped.

The oven will not The Oven Selector is not Turn the Oven Selector to the desired operate turned to BAKE or setting.

BROIL.

A delayed start time has been set.

Wait for the start time to be reached.

The Oven Temperature

Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting.

Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired setting.

The MEALTIMER” is not set correctly. clock Set the MEALTIMER clock correctly.

(See “Using the MEALTIMER clock” on page 17.)

The Stop or Start Time If a delay start or stop is not desired, the

Knobs for the MEALTIMER Stop and Start Time Knobs must be turnec clock are not set at the to the correct time of day. Turn knobs till correct time of day. they pop out.

Surface units will A household fuse has not operate

Replace household fuse or reset circuit blown or a circuit breaker breaker. has tripped.

The control knob(s) will not turn.

Turn knob(s) again, pushing in as you turn. continued on next page

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE

Control knob(s) You are not pushing in will not turn before trying to turn.

Push control knob(s) in before turning to a setting.

SOLUTION

Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Set both the Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not Oven Temperature Control Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN.

Dperate Knob are not set to CLEAN.

The range clock does not show the correct time of day.

Reset clock to show the correct time of day. (See page 11.)

The Lock Lever is not in the Move the Lock Lever all the way to the

CLEAN position-all the way right. to the right.

The Start Time Dial does Reset the Start Time Knob to show the not show the correct time of correct time of day. Pull knob out all the day or the knob is not all the way out. way.

The Stop Time Dial is not set ahead to the time you want the Self-Cleaning cycle to stop.

See Step 3 in “Setting the controls” on page 22 for proper setting instructions.

Zooking The range is not level. what you expected

The oven temperature seems too low or too high.

Level range. (See Installation Instruc- tions.)

Adjust the oven temperature control. (See

“Adjusting the oven temperature controf” on page 13.)

Preheat oven if called for in recipe. The oven was not pre- heated as the recipe calls for.

The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.

The pan used is not the type or size recommended in the recipe.

There is not proper air circulation around pan when baking.

The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used.

Use only tested recipes from a reliable source.

Refer to a reliable cookbook for recom- mended pan type and size.

Allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Use cooking utensils with smooth, flat bottoms that fit the surface units being used.

2. If you need assistance . . .

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.:

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 necessary, recom- mend a qualified service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark

Consumer Assistance Representative

Whirlpool Corporation

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, Ml 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

3. If you need service . . .

Whirlpool has a nation- wide network of autho-

%* SE%& rized Whirlpool service

H companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer

Assistance Center telephone number (see

Step 2) or look in your telephone directory

Yellow Pages under:

.APPLlANCE-HOUSEHOLD-

MUOR, SERVICE A REPAIR

- SW: WhIrlpool Appllancer M

Aulhorlzed Whhlpool Smvka

(Exampb:XYZ SarvkeCo.)

*WASHING MACHINES 6

DRYERS. SERVICE 6 REPAM

- sea WMrlpwl Appllemeo or

Auihorlzed Whirlpool Sewica

(Exempb: XYZ Service Co.)

4. If you need FSP replace- ment parts . . .

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool

Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool@ appli- ance. FSP replacement parts will fl 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 your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirl- pool Consumer Assistance Center number in

Step 2.

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

Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry.

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve 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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WHIRLPOOL@

CleanTop”” Freestanding

Range Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 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.

FULL FIVE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CleanTop ceramic cooktop to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that:

-The ceramic cooktop will not discolor

-The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off

-The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will not crack

-The ceramic cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock

-The surface units will not burn out

LIMITED WARRANTY

FOR LIFE OF THE

PRODUCT

Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of

Purchase

FSP replacement parts for control knobs.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your range.

2. Instruct you how to use your range.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

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

C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.

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

E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

F. Repairs to CleanTop ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this

Use and Care Guide.

G. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance

Ye3

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUE

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

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

If you need service, first see the “If You Need Assistance or Service” section of this book. Aftc checking “If You Need Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our

Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.

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