Whirlpool RF391PXW Use & care guide

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Contents

Important

Safety Instructions.

Using Your Range

Using the surface units

Optional canning kit

The electronic oven controls

Setting the clock

Using the electronic

Minute Timer

Using the Oven Off-button

Using the oven

Using the electronic

MEALTIMER’” control

Theovenvent

The storage drawer

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Optional door panel pat

Caring For Your Range

Control panel and knobs

Surface units and reflector

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Lift-up cooktop

Using the Self-Cleaning cycle

Cleaning tips

Using and replacing the light bulbs

The oven light

If You Need Service

Or Assistance.

Whirlpool Range Warranty..

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If your range has a Consumer Buy

Guide label, remove it. It will be easier to remove before the range is used.

To remove any remaining glue:

Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove. l or

Soak area with liquid hand dishwash- ing detergent before removing glue as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety In- structions” on page 3.

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 on the frame) and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book, the Cooking Guide and sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

You are responsible for: l l l l l

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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Read all instructions before using the range.

Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. It is rec- ommended that the range be in- stalled by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. a l l

To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To check if the bracket is installed properly, remove the storage drawer (see page 16) and verify that the anti-tip bracket is engaged.

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

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.

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically rec- ommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

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

Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet 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 potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or 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 sur- face unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency. 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 the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls may subject the wiring and components under- neath them to damage. l

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

Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. l

Check to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the

Important Safety Instructions

Continued l l l l l cooktop. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed uten- sils are suitable for cooktops with- out breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

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 con- tents could cause burns and con- tainer particles could cause injury.

Keep range vents unobstructed. l l l

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove 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.

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 be- come hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements 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 vent opening, the cooktop, the oven door and window.

. 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. l

. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

9 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 recom- mended in this Use and Care

Guide.

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

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.

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Using Your Range

Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting.

They can be set 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 unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator

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

Burn and 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.

Until you get used to the set- tings, 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 foods cooking; to bring liquids to a boil.

Use MED-HI to hold a rapid boil: to fry chicken or pancakes.

Use MED for gravy, puddings and icing; to cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting

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

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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. 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 cook- ing utensils to prevent injury. l

If a surface unit stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan 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 surround- ing areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cook- ing on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.

The electronic oven controls

There are three parts in the oven control section:

-The digital display.

-The command buttons.

-The Set Knob.

Instructions for each oven control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.

When you first plug in the range, the display will show four flashing 8’s.

If, after you set the clock (page 8) the display again shows four flashing 8’s, your electricity was off for a while.

Reset the clock.

Model RF395PXW only: Operating instructions are provided for the elec- tronic controls. They are located on the inside of the flip-top console. Use these flip-top instructions for quick and easy reference.

Optional canning kit

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 can- ning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit, Order the kit (Part No.

242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.

NOTE: See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information.

Digital display/clock pressed.

When showing the time of day, the display will show the hour and minutes

When using the Minute Timer, the display shows minutes and seconds in the following sequence: l

For SettlngS from l-59 seconds, each second will show in the display. l

For settings from l-10 minutes, the display will increase in 10 seconds increments. l

For settings from lo-99 mrnutes, the display will increase in 1 minute increments.

When using the Bake Hours and/or

Stop Time, the display shows hours and

Command buttons

Set Knob clockwise decreases the number on the display.

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Setting the clock

1. Push the Time Of Day button. The

TIME lrght WIII show in the display.

2. Whrle pushing the Trme Of Day button, turn the Set Knob until the correct time shows In the display.

3. Release the Time Of Day button.

Using the electronic

Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set In minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear four beeps. when the set time IS up.

1. Push the Min/Sec Timer button.

The TIMER light will come on and the display will show “O-00:’

2. Turn the Sel Knob until the desired time shows in the display. The

Minute Timer will begin counting down 2 seconds after the trme is set.

When time IS up, “End” will show

In the large display and you will hear four beeps.

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To cancel the Minute Timer:

Push the Min/Sec Timer button and turn the Set Knob until “0:OO” shows in the display. or

Quickly push the Min/Sec Timer button twice.

Using the Oven-Off button

The Oven-Off button will cancel any command button except for the Min/

Set Timer button. When the Oven-Off button is pushed, “Off” will show in the large display. The display will then show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining.

Using the oven

Baking

1. 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 1% lo

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. Push the Bake button. “350°F” will show in the small display to indicate the preset temperature and the

PRE- BAKE and ON lights will come on.

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3. To cook at a different temperature, push the Bake button. Turn the Set

Knob until the desired temperalure shows In the small display.

4. The oven IS preheated when you hear three beeps and the PRE- light goes off.

5. Pul food In the oven.

During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the settrng.

The top element helps heat dur- ing baking, but does not turn red.

6. When baking IS done, push the Oven-

Off button. “Off” will show In the dis- play and all other displays will go off

NOTE: The oven automatrcally turns off after 11 hours, 59 minutes.

Broiling

1. Positron the rack before turning the oven on. See “Brorl Chart” tn the

Cooking Guide or a reliable cook- book for recommended rack positions.

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

3. Close the door to the Broil Stop pOSi- tion (open about 4 inches, 10 2 cm).

The door will stay open by itself.

4. Push the Broil button. “brl” will show in the small display and the BROIL and ON lights will come on.

5. When broiling is done, push the

Oven-Off button. “Off” will show in the large display and all other displays will go off.

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If food is cooking too fast, push the

Broil button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until 325°F shows In the small display. The CUST BROIL and ON lights will come on. l

If you want food to brotl slower from the start, push the Broil button and turn the Set Knob so a temperature between 150°F and 325°F (655°C and 162.7%) shows in the small dis- play. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. The CUST BROIL and ON lights will come on.

NOTE: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is being used to broil. Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

Using the electronic

The electronic MEALTIMER’” control will 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 result. will

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To start baking now and stop automatically:

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

2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See Settrng the clock” on page 8.)

6. The display will count down in minutes.

The oven will beep three times when the PRE- light goes off.

7. When the baking time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show in the display.

To delay start and stop automatically:

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

2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 8.)

3. Push the Bake Hours button. “0:OO“ will show In the display and the

BK/HR light WIII come on.

4. Turn the Set Knob clockwise until the desired baking time shows in the display.

5. Push the Stop Time button. The

ST/TM light will come on. Turn the

Set Knob clockwise until the desired stop time shows in the display.

The time of day will show in the dis- play and the ST/TM light will flash until Bake is selected.

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7. Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button.

8. When the start time is reached, the

DELAY light will go off. The display will show the set temperature and the time remaining. The BK/HR,

PRE-BAKE and ON lights will come on. The display will count down in minutes.

The oven will beep three times when the PRE- light goes off.

To cancel the MEALTIMER’” control setting:

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To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER’” control: n 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 NEVER STAND MORE

THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE

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

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

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The oven vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear 4 surface unit. You can cook on the unit, 1 or keep food warm on it while the oven is on.

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Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.

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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.

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Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt.

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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:

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

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

To verify the anti-tip bracket is engaged: l l

Remove the storage drawer.

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

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

See Installation Instructions for further details.

Optional door panel pat

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

(Kit No. 814070) from your Whrrlpool

Dealer. The kits include easy rnstalla- tion instructions.

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Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure ail controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can re- suit in burns or electrical shock.

Control panel and knobs

1. Turn control knobs to the OFF position.

2. Pull control knobs and buttons 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 and buttons in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. Do not soak.

5. Replace control knobs and buttons 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 control knobs point to the OFF position. Make sure you have not turned oven ON when replacing buttons. If oven has been turned on, push Oven-Off button.

Surface units and reflector bowls

Removing

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure ail surface units are

OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

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1. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the element hold down clip, reflector bowl and trim ring.

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

3. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See Cleaning tips” on page 25 for cleaning Instructions.

Replacing l l

Burn, Electrical Shock and

Fire Hazard

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 line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result.

1. Line up openings in the reflector bowl and notches In the trim ring with the surface unrt receplacle and the element hold down clip.

2. Hold the surface unit as level as pos- sible wrth the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle.

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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. The element hold down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around.

Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface untts. 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 uten- sil goes down and heats the trim ring.

This extra heat can discolor it. See

Cooking Guide for further Information.

Lift-up cooktop

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

9 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.

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Hand lean frame

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Hand clean door around edge

Do not hand clean seal

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 high heat to burn away so11 Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleanrng 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. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... l

The inside of the door. (The center area of the door does not need to be hand cleaned.)

. The frame around tlie 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.

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

4. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Other- wise. put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are

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cleaned In the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. See page 25.

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

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

Personal Injury and

Product Damage Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.

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

Do not force the Lock Lever, you could bend or break it. The lever is designed to stay locked until the oven is cool enough to safely open. Wait until it moves freely.

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

Do not block the vent during the

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

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

Setting the controls

1. Make sure the clock IS set to the right time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 8.)

2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right -the Clean position.

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3. Push the Self-Clean button. A 3-hour

Self-Cleaning cycle will be set auto- matically. “C3:OO” will show in the large display and “cln” will show in the small display. The ON light will come on.

If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, push the Self-Clean button. Turn the Set Knob to the new time up to 4 hours. l l

Use 2 hours for light soil

Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.

4. Skip to Step 6 if you want the Self-

Cleaning cycle to start now.

5. (Option) Delayed clean: Push the

Self-Clean button. Immediately push the Stop Time button. Immediately turn the Set Knob to the new stop time. The DELAY and ST/TM lights will come on.

After the stop time has been set, the large display will go back to showing the current time of day. “cln” will show in the small display and the

DELAY light will stay on.

-..----- ..- -. - _.... ._... peratures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can’t be opened when this light is on.

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8. When the oven reaches normal baking temperatures, the Locked

Indicator Light goes off. Move the

Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it will move easily.

9. 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.

Special tips l l

Keep the kitchen well ventilated dur- rng 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. l

If the Self-Cleantng 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 prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Clean- ing cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 20

To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time:

1. Push the Oven-Off button,

2. When the Locked Indicator Light goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it moves easily.

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How it works

Dunng the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or brorIing...approxrmately

875 F (466X). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off.

Thus graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a

Self-Cleaning cycle for 3 hours.

Self-Cleaning cycle-three hour setting

(Approxrmate temperatures and times)

1000 F

875 F (466 Cl CLEANINGCYCLE

800’ F

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200’ F

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427’C

316-C

204 C

93 c

3’12 hrs STOP

Notrce that Ihe heating stops when the 3-hour setting IS up. but that

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Cleaning tips

Control knobs l l

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not soak.

Control panel l l

Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Exterior surfaces (other than cooktop) l

Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

Wipe off regularly when cooktop and oven are cool. l

Use a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

NOTE: Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface,

Acids may remove the glossy finish.

Surface units l l

No cleaning is required.

Spatters or spills will burn off.

Do not immerse in water.

Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls l l

Clean with warm soapy water and a non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad.

Wipe off excess spills.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

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Use Self-Cleaning cycle.

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

Broiler pan and grid l l l

Clean with warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad.

Clean after each use.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not clean in Self-Cleaning Oven.

(See note on page 20.)

Oven racks l

Use Self-Cleaning cycle.

Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

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Clean with warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads.

Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool pads for heavily-soiled 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. If racks are left in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle, apply a small amount of vegeta- ble oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to slide.

Oven door glass l l l

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

Make sure oven is cool.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Self-Cleaning oven l l l

For areas outside the Self-Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads.

Follow directions starting on page 20,

“Using the Self-Cleaning cycle:’

Do not use commercial oven cleaners.

Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self-Cleaning Oven.

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Using and replacing the light bulbs

The cooktop light

(Model RF395PXW only)

The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. The Top Light switch is on the control panel. Push it and hold it for a second or two to turn on the too liaht.

Push it again to turn it off.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure power to the range has been turned OFF at the main power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock.

1. Unplug applrance or disconnect at

3. Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends. Turn the tube away from you until both ends come out of the receptacles. Replace with a 20-watt cool-white fluorescent tube.

4. Close the top panel. Plug in appliance or reconnect at ma/n power supply.

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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 the switch again to turn off the light. l l

Electrical 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 elec- trical shock or burns.

The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking, and from high oven tempera- tures. Since bulb cover is made of glass, be careful not to drop it. Broken glass could cause injury.

To replace the oven light:

I. Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply.

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

3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a

40-watt appliance bulb.

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

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

Mk;;ggest you follow these

.

1. Before calling for assistance...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix wrthout tools of any kind. l l

If nothing operates:

Is the power supply cord plugged tnto a live circuit with the proper voltage?

(See Installation Instructions.)

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

If the oven will not operate:

Are the electronic controls set correctly? See pages 9-l 5. l

Have you programmed a delay start time?

If surface units will not operate: l l

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

Are surface units plugged in all the way?

Do the control knobs turn? l

If surface unit knob(s) will not turn:

Drd you push In before trying to turn? l l l

If the Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate:

Does the clock show the right time of day?

Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right?

Have you set a delay start time? l l l

If cooking results aren’t what you expected:

Is the range level?

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 l

If baking, have you allowed 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation?

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

Do the cooking utensils have smooth, flat bottoms and fit the surface elements being used? l l

If the oven temperature seems too low or too high:

Was your old oven accurate? Your old oven may have shifted gradually while your new oven may be more exact.

If, after using the oven, you are not satisfied with the temperature set- tings they can be adjusted by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service techni- cian. (See “If you need service” on page 29.)

If there has been a power interrup- tion, the display will flash 88:88.

Reset the clock, (page 8).

If “call” shows on the display, call for service. (See “If you need service” on page 29.)

See the Cooking Guide for more

InformatIon on cooking problems and how to solve them.

2. If you need assistance?..

Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consul- tants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is nec- essary, 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 day-time phone number in your correspondence.

3. If you need service’...

Whirlpool has a

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SERV’CE rized Whirlpool” service com- panies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com- pany in your area, call our COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number

(see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

APPLIANCES - NOUSEHOLO

MAJOR-SERVICE A REPAIR

- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES -

MAJOA- REPAIRING A PARTS

OR

WASHING MACHINES, DRYERS

A IRONEAS - SERVICING

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE

SER”,CE COMPANIES

XYZ SERVICE CO

123 MAPLE 999-9399

4. If you need FSP’“’ replacement parts*...

FSP is a registered trademark of

Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts.

Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace- ment 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 your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance number in Step 2.

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

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. l

Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer or

Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. l

Major Appliance Consumer

Action Panel

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

‘When requesting assistance, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request.

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Notes

Notes

Range

Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.

Service must be provided by an authorized

WhirlpoolSM service company.

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

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 producl 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 limitatron 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 Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.

@Registered Trademark/TM Trademark/SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation

Part No. 3150579 a1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.