Whirlpool RF3000XVN3, RF3000XVW3 Use & Care Manual
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. ;1
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . 3
PARTS AND FEATURES. 5
USING YOUR RANGE. 6
Using the Surface Units. 6
Home Canning Information. 8
Baking or Roasting c‘
Setting the Oven Controls 9
How To Position Racks
andPans . . 10
How To Use Aluminum Foil
for Baking. . . . I?
Broiling . . . , . . 12
Setting the Oven Controls 12
Custom Broil . . . . 13
Broiling Tips . . 13
Adjusting the Oven
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Temperature Control .
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The Oven Vent. . .
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE .
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Control Panel and Knobs .
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Surface Units and Reflector
Bowls . . . . . . . .._..
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Lift-Up Cooktop
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The Oven Door ,
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The Lower Panel .
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Standard Oven Cleaning. . .
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Cleaning Chart .
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE. .
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WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY .
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01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
You are responsible for:
0 Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide.
= Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight,
and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)
= Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Properly maintaining the range.
0 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.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the
range is used. To remove any remaining glue:
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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
or
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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 the following:
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Read all instructions before using
the range.
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Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is recommended that the ran
e be in-
stalled by a qualifie
8. rnstaller. The
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flamin
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pan on cooktop
by covering wrt 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.
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Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heat-
ing elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
could catch on fire.
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To reduce the risk of tipping of the
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Select a pan with a flat bottom
appliance, the appliance must
that is about the same size as the
be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To check if
surface unit. If pan is smaller than
the surface unit, some of the heatthe bracket is installed properly,
remove the lower panel
ing element will be exposed and
see
page 20) and verify that
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may result in the igniting of
he anti-
tip bracket is engaged.
clothing or potholders. Correct
pan size also improves cooking
B Do not use the range for warming
efficiency.
or heating the room. Persons could
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Never leave surface units unatbe burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
tended at high heat settings. A
boil-over could result and cause
b Do not leave children alone or
smoking and greasy spill-overs
unattended in area where the
that may ignite.
range is in use. They should never
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Make sure the reflector bowls are
be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the range. They could be
in place during cooking. Cooking
burned or injured.
without reflector bowls may sub-
ject the wiring and components
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Do not wear loose or hanging gar-
underneath them to damage.
ments when using the range. They
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Do not line reflector bowls with
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
aluminum foil or other liners. Imface unit or heating element and
you could be burned.
proper installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electric
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Do not repair or replace any part
shock or fire.
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
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Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
other servicin
to a qualified
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should be referred
echnician.
cooktop. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
) Do not store flammable materials
earthenware or other glazed
in or near the range. They could
utensils are suitable for cooktops
explode or burn.
without breaking due to the
b Do not use water on grease fires.
sudden change in temperature.
continued on next page
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Turn pan handles inward, but not
over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of the
pan.
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Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element will
be damaged and shock or fire
could result.
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Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam escape
pzre removing or replacing
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Do not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury.
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Keep range vents unobstructed.
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Always position oven rack 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.
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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.
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Do not store things children might
want above the range. Children
could be burned or Injured while
climbing on it.
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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, and
the oven door.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS
AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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.
9 Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (behind the oven door Model Number
on the oven frame) and purchase
date from sales slip.
Serial Number
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Keep this book and the sales slip
together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Parts
and featu:,,
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Model RF3000XV
LEFT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
OVEN TEMPERATURE
CONTROL 1
SURFACE UNIT
MARKER
LEFT FRbNT
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CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE UNIT
INDICATOR LIGHT
OVEN /
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INDICATOR LIGHT
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RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
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OVEN 1
SELECTOR
RIGHT FRONT
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CONTROL KNOB
OVEN VENT
CONTROL PANEL
ONE-PIECE
CHRt’- --
, REFLECTOR
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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OVEN DO&
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 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. Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on unit.
Use HI to start Use ME&HI
Use MED
Use MED-LO
Use LO to
foods cook-
to hold a
for gravy,
to keep food
keep food
ing; to bring
rapid boil; to
puddings cooking after
warm until
liquids to a
fry chicken
and icing; to starting it
ready to
boil.
or pancakes.
cook large on a higher
serve. Set the
amounts of setting.
heat higher
vegetables.
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
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Cookware
There is no one brand of utensil that is best for all people. Knowing something
about pan materials and construction will help you select the right cooking
utensils for your needs.
1. Use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface
units. To check the flatness of a utensil:
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Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan by placing a ruler across it.
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Rotate the ruler in all directions. There should be no gaps between the pan
and the ruler.
2. The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting lid.
3. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness] pans that are fairly lightweight.
Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with
food.
4. 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.
5. Handles should be made of a sturdy, heat-resistant material and be
securely attached to the pan.
Bum, Personal InJury and Product Damage Hazard
l If the pan Is too small for the surface untt, you could be burned by the
heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly dzed
cooklng utensils to prevent InJury.
l Not all glass, glass-ceramic, ceramlc, earthenware and other glazed
ufensfts are safe for cooktop cooklng. Some will crack or break wtth
sudden temperature changes, which could result In personal Injury.
l If a surface untt stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan Is not
ftat 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 unlt, cooktop, wlrlng and surroundlng areas. To prevent
damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down
to continue cooking.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one whkh has bolled dry, on a hot
surface unit. It can overheat and may damage the utensil or s&ace
lmlt.
l Do not use canners, woks and speclatty utensils with rounded, warped,
rldged or dented bottoms. These could cause severe overheattng
which damages the utensil and/or surface unlt.
Home Canning Information
To Protect Your Range:
1. Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with
dented or ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make
good contact with the surface unit and cause severe over-heating
which damages the cooktop.
2. For best results, use a canner which can be centered over the surface unit.
Large diameter canners, if not properly centered, trap heat and can
cause damage to the cooktop.
3. Do not place canner on two surface units at the same time. Excessive heat
build-up will damage the cook-top.
4. Alternate surface units. This allows the surface units to cool down between
batches.
5. 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.
6. Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.
7. To prolong the life of the elements:
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Prepare small batches at a time.
. Do not use elements for canning all day
Optional Canning Kit
(Part NO. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high
heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units
and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a
Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM
service company.
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