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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . .

PARTS AND FEATURES. .

USING YOUR RANGE.

Using the Surface Units.

Setting the Clock

Using the Minute Timer.

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Using the Oven Controls

Baking

Adjusting the Oven

Temperature Control 10

Broiling . . . . . .

Custom Broil

Using the Automatic

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MEALTIMER’” Clock,, . . . . . 12

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The Oven Vent.

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The Storage Drawer

Optional Rotisserie . . .

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Optional Door Panel Pat . . . . 15

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE . 15

Control Panel and Knobs . . . 15

Solid Element Surface Units

Using the Self-Cleaning

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Cycle

Cleaning Chart

TheOvenLight .__._,,__....,

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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WHIRLPOOL RANGE

WARRANTY 24

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 hold its weight, and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.) l l

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

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

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. 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. or l

Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing 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 Instructions” on page 3.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Read all instructions before using the range. l l l

Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended that the range be in- stalled by a qualified installer, The range must be properly con- netted to electrical supply and grounded.

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

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 l

Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range.

They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating ele- ment and you could be burned.

Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi-

Cally recommended in this man- ual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician, l l

Do not store flammable mate- rialS 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 cook- top by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flam- ing grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking sodaor, if available, a multipur- pose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. l l

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot- holder. 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 heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders.

Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency. l l

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.

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 sud- den change in temperature. l l

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.

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

Do not heat unopened con- tainers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury

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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. l l l l

Do not clean door seal. It is essential 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.

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. l

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 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.

. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and the Owner Reglstratlon Card provlded with this product. Then comf the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call a question. l

Copy model and serial numbers from blate fbehind the oven door on the oven frame] and purchase date from sales slip. l

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

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features

Models RF377PXW (Shown)

& RF367BXW

SURFACE UNIT

INDICATOR LI

SURFACE UNIT

AUTOMATIC

OVEN TEMPERATURE RIGHT FRONT

CONTROL

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CONTROL ,KNOB

CONTROL KNOB

CONTROL PANEL

SOLID ELEMENT

SURFACEUNIT \

MODEL AND SE

NUMBER PLATE

HEAT SEAL

SELF-CLEA

OVEN

REMOVABLE

STORAGE DRAWER

OVEN “ON”

INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT

, OVEN VENT

- AUTOMATIC OVEN

LIGHT SWITCH

BROIL

OVEN DOOR

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 Unit

Indicator lights

One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on.

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

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- to hold a ing; to bring liquids to a boil.

Use MED for gravy, pud- rapid boil; to dings and fry chicken or icing; to pancakes. cook large amounts of vegetables.

Use MED-LO to keep food on a higher setting.

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

Solid element surface units

Before using a solid element surface unit for the first time, heat on HI setting for five minutes. The surface units will give off smoke as the protective coating, applied at the factory, finishes bonding to the surface.

Solid element surface units are made of heavy cast-iron to provide even cooking. Each surface unit has a built-in protective limiter as a safety feature.

The limiter senses uneven cooking temperatures and automatically reduces the heat level. The limiter will sense uneven heat when a pan boils dry or when a pan is removed and the surface unit is left on. The heat level may also be reduced automatically if the bottom of the pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element. This will result in longer cooking times.

Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units. For best cooking results, use a high setting for only a short period of time. Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking. You may want to turn the solid element surface unit OFF a few minutes before you finish cooking. l l

Burn, Fire and Personal Property Damage 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.

Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do not use the HI setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooking is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result.

Cookware

Pans should be the same size or larger than the surface unit to prevent boil-overs and hot handles.

Use only flat-bottomed utensils. Flat bottoms allow maximum contact between the pans and surface units for fast, even cooking. Pans with uneven bottoms or with raised patterns on the bottoms are not suitable. Do not use trivets, woks with skirts, or canners with concave or ridged bottoms.

To check your cookware for flatness, place a straight-edge across the bottom of each piece. Rotate the straight-edge across the bottom. If light shows any- where between the pan and the straight-edge, the pan is not flat. Do not use it.

See the Cooking Guide for additional cookware information.

Burn 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 utensils to prevent injury.

Setting the Clock

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

1.

Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day.

2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute

Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Timer

The 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.

1.

Wlthout 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.

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Using the Oven Controls

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 1 the oven, Always leave at least IYz to 1

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.

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2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.

The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on.

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.

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 top element helps heat during baking, 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 and ON Indicator Lights will go OFF

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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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LOCKING

1.

Pull the Oven Temperature Control

Knob straight off.

2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the posi- tion of the notches.

NOTCHES TOOTH

1. To lower the temperature, move the tooth a notch closer to LO.

Each notch equals about 10°F

(SC].

TOOTH NOTCHES

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

Tlghten the locking screws and replace the control knob.

Broiling

1.

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.

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4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control to BROIL. The

Oven ON and HEATING Indicator

Lights will come on.

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5. When broiling is done,turn both the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control to OFF The

Oven ON and HEATING Indicator

Lights will go off.

Custom Broil

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If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterciock- wlse until the Oven HEATING Indicator Light goes off.

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.

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.

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:

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.

3. Push in and turn the StartTime

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 on TIMED

BAKE. The Oven ON Indicator Light will come on.

6.

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

HEATING Indicator Light will come on.

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

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To start baking now and stop automatically:

1.

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

2. Make sure the clock is set to the 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 on TIMED BAKE.

5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you Want.

6.

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

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

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. l l

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 atter end of cooking cycle.

The Oven Vent

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the back- guard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result.

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OVEN N-

Burn Hazard

When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles left near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plas- tics. Use potholders to move pans. Never store plastics, paper or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent, or any of the surface units.

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.

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.

Replacing the Storage Drawer

2. Lift back slightly and3de drawer all the way out.

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.

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Optional Rotisserie

If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit [Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions.

Optional Door Panel Pat

If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer: for Model RF377PXW,

White [Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070); for Model RF3678XW, White (Kit

No. 814071) or Almond (Kit No. 814072). The kits include easy installation instructions.

Caring for your range

Control Panel and Knobs

1.

Pull knobs straight off.

I Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry

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

4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.

Solid Element Surface Units

Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard

Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot. Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.

1.

Turn off all surface units

2. For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy water after each use.

Remove burned-on food with a soap-filled scrubbing pad. Rinse well. The red spot in the center of the surface unit will gradually wash off. This is normal and will not affect the operation of the surface unit.

NOTE: Make sure plastic scrub- bing pad does not contain metal or abrasive particles. Do not use abrasive cleaners.

3. IMPORTANT: Dry the element completely after cleaning. Turn on the element for a few minutes to thoroughly dry. After the element has cooled, use a paper towel to apply a thin coat of salt-free oil to the surface units to season and re- store the finish. Wipe excess oil off stainless steel trim rings. Then heat

3-5 minutes. Some smoking may occur; this is normal. If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food, the oil treatment will im- prove their appearance but not eliminate the spots. NOTE: Optional

Electrol@ dressing can be applied to the surface units to improve their appearance.

4. The stainless steel trim rings will gradually yellow from the heat of the surface units and pans. This is normal. The yellowing can be removed by using stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing

Creme on the trim rings.

To obtain order information for

Cook Top Polishing Creme (Part

No. 814009) or Electrola dressing

(Part No. 814030), write to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46305

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Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

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

Before You start

1.

Clean the areas shown by hand. 2. Remove the broiler pan and any

They do not get hot enough dur- pots and pans you may have ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil stored in the oven. to burn away Use hot water and

NOTE: The broiler pan (without detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... grid) can be cleaned in the oven l

The inside of the door. (The cen- only if most of the soil has been removed by hand-cleaning or a ter area of the door does not dishwasher. The chrome broiler need to be hand cleaned.] grid will discolor if cleaned in the

Self-Cleaning cycle. l

The frame around the oven.

DO NOT clean, move or bend the fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and

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

If the oven has a rotisserie, make sure the motor socket cover is closed.

CLEAN FRAME DC

CLEAN DOoR CENTER AREA

If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Cther- wise, 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 20.

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 l l

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

Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard cycle. It could burn 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 sately open.

Wait 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 ventllated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible.

1.

Set the Oven Selector and Oven

Temperature Control on CLEAN.

2. Make sure the Clock, Start and

Stop Times all have the right 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 out.

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

HEATING and ON Indicator Lights will come on.

5. The Oven LOCKED Indicator Light comes on when the oven temper- ature exceeds normal baking temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can’t be opened when the Oven

LOCKED Indicator Light is on.

6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the Oven LOCKED

Indicator Light goes off when the oven reaches normal baking tem- peratures. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it.

Wait until it moves easily. Turn the

Oven Selector and Oven Temper- ature 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 pagel7.

To stop the Self-Cleaning at anytlme: cycle

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 LOCKED Indicator Light goes off, 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

Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. temperatures and times during a Self-

SELF-CLEANING CYCLE-THREE HOUR SEITING

[Approximate Temperatures and Times)

1000°F I

800°F

600°F

400-F

200°F

1 f 1 1 875°F I468’C) CLEANINGCYCLE f ! 1 )

538°C

427°C

316°C

204°C

93-c

START )/I hr. I hr lh hrs 2 hrs 2 h hrs 3 hrs 3 YI 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 surlaces

Surface units

(Solld elements)

(Trim rings)

Control knobs

Control panel

Broiler pan and grid

Oven racks

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WHAT TO USE

Warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas.

HOW TO CLEAN l l l

Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.

Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish.

Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers.

Warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. l

Make sure the cooktop surface units are cool. and the

Soap-filled scrubbing pad. l

Wipe off the surface units after

(See “Solid Element each use.

Surface Units” on page 16 l

Make sure all soap residue for more information.] is removed. l

After each cleaning, heat surface units until dry.

To darken surface units or to remove rust spots: l

Make sure surface units are cool.

Salt-free oil on a soft cloth. l

After each cleaning, apply thin coat of oil to surface units, then heat for

3-5 minutes. Slight smoking of oil will occur,

Electrol ’ dressing

(Part No. 814030)’ l l

Follow the directions on the dressing.

NOTE: This will improve surface unit appearance, but not eliminate dark spots.

Make sure surface units are cool. Stainless steel cleaner or Cook Top Polishing

Creme. (Part No. 814009)’ l

Follow directions provided with cleaner or polishing creme.

NOTE: Yellowing of trim rings is normal from heat of the surface units and bans.

Warm soapy water and a soft cloth.

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

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not soak. l l

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad. l l l

Clean after each use.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not clean In Self-Cleaning

(See note on page 17.)

Oven.

Self-Cleaning cycle. l

Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

OR

Warm soapy soapy water or steel wool pads. l

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 lett in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand.

*See page16 for re-order informatlon.

PART

Oven door glass (Model

RF377PXW only)

Sell-Cleanlng

Oven

WHAT TO USE

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

For areas outside the

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

HOW TO CLEAN l

Make sure oven is cool. l l

Follow directions provided with the cleaner.

Wash, rinse and dry well. l l

Follow directions starting on page 17, “Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle:’

Do not use commercial cleaners. oven l

Do not use foil to line the bottom ot your Selt-Cleaning Oven.

The Oven Light

The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model RF377PXW only: 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.

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Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard

Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so could result In electrical 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 temperatures.

Broken glass could cause injury.

1. Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply.

2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. continued on next page

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3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace

40-watt appliance the bulb with a bulb.

4. Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place. Plug in appliance or reconnect at the main power supply

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

If surface units will not operate or seem to cook too slow:

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

Is the surface unit control knob turned to a setting other than OFF?

Are you using the proper cook- ware? See page 7.

Do the control knobs turn?

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

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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 nothing operates:

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

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

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

If the oven will not operate:

Is the Oven Selector turned to a set- ting (BAKE or BROIL, but not TIMED

BAKE)?

Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting?

Is the automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock set correctly? 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 l

If baking, have you allowed IYz 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?

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& serv- ice assistance telephone number.

Dial tree trom anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301 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.

3.

If you need service?..

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

LINE@ service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone under: directory Yellow Pages

AUTHORIZED WHlRLPOOLSER"lCE

4.

If you need FSP” replacement 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 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, refertostep 3aboveorcall the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as- sistance number in Step 2,

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 or

Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem.

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 prob- lem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request.

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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT

WARRANTY

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LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

FSPa 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 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.

EROOI

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 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.

Part No. 3149916 Rev A

01990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A.