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TimeSmart
Tips Inside!
Standard-Cleaning
Electric Ranges
A Note to You............2
Range Safety ........ 3-5
Getting to Know
Your Range ...............6
Using Your Range .....7
Caring for Your
Range .....................19
Troubleshooting......26
Requesting
Assistance or
Service....................27
Index.......................31
Warranty .................32
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
4.65 Cubic Foot Oven
MODELS RF3020XE RF302BXE
PART NO. 3195946
®
Home Appliances
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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 enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration
Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number plate (see the diagram on
page 6 for the location of the plate). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.
Look for these tips!
Look for these Time Smart Tips located
throughout your Use and Care Guide. They will
help you save time and make the most of your
new appliance.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Dealer Address__________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.
1-800-253-1301
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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under warning
symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief
explanation of the use of the symbol.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
wWARNING
General
Read all instructions before using
•
the range.
Install or locate the range only in accor-
•
dance with the provided Installation
Instructions. The range must be installed
by a qualified installer. The range must
be properly connected to electrical
supply and grounded.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons, or damage when using the range,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
Do not use the range for warming or
•
heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
Use the range only for its intended use
•
as described in this manual.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such
as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping
•
the appliance, the appliance must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip
bracket. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, see “The anti-tip
bracket” on page 17.
CAUTION: Do not store things children
•
might want above the range. Children
could be burned or injured while climbing on it.
Do not leave children alone or unat-
•
tended 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 operate the range if it is
•
damaged or not working properly.
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, such as the oven
vent opening, the surface near the vent
opening, the cooktop, and the oven
door, could also become hot enough to
cause burns.
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RANGE SAFETY
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.
Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp
•
pot 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 bulky cloth for a pot
holder. It could catch on fire.
Keep range vents unobstructed.
•
Do not heat unopened containers. They
•
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles
could cause injury.
Use only cookware approved for oven
•
use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
instructions, especially when using glass
or plastic cookware.
Do not store flammable materials on or
•
near the range. The fumes could create
an explosion and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
Make sure the reflector bowls are in
•
place during cooking. Cooking without
reflector bowls could subject the wiring
and components underneath them
to damage.
Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum
•
foil or other liners. Improper installation of
these liners could result in a risk of electric shock or 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 could result in the igniting of
clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size
also improves cooking efficiency.
Check to be sure glass cookware is safe
•
for use on the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed cookware are
suitable for cooktops without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature.
Never leave surface units unattended at
•
high heat settings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that could ignite.
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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RANGE SAFETY
When using the oven
Always position oven rack(s) in desired
•
location while oven is cool. If a rack must
be removed while oven is hot, do not let
pot holder contact hot heating elements
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 spillovers immediately.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never
•
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming
pan on range by covering with a wellfitting 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.
Care and cleaning
Do not soak removable heating elements
•
in water. The element will be damaged
and shock or fire could result.
Do not clean door heat seal. It is essen-
•
tial for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or move the
seal. Clean only parts recommended in
this Use and Care Guide.
Do not repair or replace any part of the
•
range unless specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician.
Disconnect the electrical supply before
•
servicing the range.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RANGE
This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and
features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more
about the part or feature you are interested in.
OFF
HI
OFF
Oven vent
(p. 17)
LO
OFF
2
OFF
LO
2
OFF
HI
3
LO
8
4
2
3
5
7
PUSH TO TURN
6
4
5
OFF
HI
8
7
6
BAKE
SURFACE
HEATING
BROIL
OVEN
HEATING
BROIL
150
500
450
400
3
200
4
250
300
350
HI
8
LO
8
2
7
7
6
3
5
6
PUSH TO TURN
4
5
Plug-in surface
unit with one-piece
reflector bowl
(pp. 7, 19, 21)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 17)
Model and
serial number
plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(p. 18)
Control panel
(pp. 7, 19)
Broil element
(p. 14)
Bake element
(p. 11)
CONTROL PANEL
LO
6
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Left front
control knob
2
3
8
7
PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN
Left rear
control knob
Temperature
Oven selector
(pp. 11, 15)
OFF OFF
HI
SURFACE
HEATING
8
7
4
6
5
OFF
BROIL
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
surface unit is on)
control knob
(pp. 11, 15)
BROIL
500
BAKE
450
400
OFF
OVEN
150
HEATING
200
250
300
350
Oven heating
indicator light
(lights up when the
oven is heating)
Surface unit marker
(shows which surface
unit you are setting)
LO
2
3
HI
8
7
4
6
5
Right rear
control knob
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Right front
control knob
8
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USING YOUR RANGE
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells
you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
USING THE SURFACE UNITS
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Turn all controls off when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or burns.
Surface unit heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
SETTING
HI
6-8
5
2-4
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
To start foods cooking.
•
To bring liquids to a boil.
•
To hold a rapid boil.
•
To fry chicken or pancakes.
•
For gravy, pudding, and icing.
•
To cook large amounts of
•
vegetables.
To keep food cooking after
•
starting it on a higher setting.
To keep food warm until it’s
•
ready to serve.
Easy ways to save energy
Match the pan to the surface unit size.
•
The pan should have a flat bottom,
•
straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.
To help shorten your cooking time, use
•
the least amount of liquid possible.
Preheat your pans only when recommended
•
and for the shortest time possible.
Start your food on a higher heat setting,
•
then turn the control to a lower setting to
finish cooking.
Place a filled pan on the surface unit
•
before turning it on.
Keep your reflector bowls clean for best
•
heat reflection.
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USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE SURFACE UNITS (CONT.)
Using cookware
Use the correct cookware to prevent damage
•
to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and
surrounding areas.
If the cookware is too small for the surface unit
•
or the bottom is not flat, the surface unit could
stay glowing red for an extended length of time
causing damage to the unit.
If you start cooking on high, it is important to
•
turn the control down to a lower setting to
complete cooking.
The surface unit could overheat or be damaged
•
if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on
a hot surface unit.
Using the right cookware
makes a big difference
Flat bottomed cookware, including woks,
•
canners, and teakettles, will provide better
contact with the surface unit and provide
the best cooking results.
Warped, dented, and ribbed-bottomed
•
cookware can result in uneven cooking
due to incomplete contact with the
surface unit.
Cookware that has been designed with
•
slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
Choose medium to heavy gauge
•
(thickness) cookware.
The pan material (type of metal or glass)
•
affects how quickly and evenly the
pan heats.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
•
Use the largest
center over
surface unit
maximum
overhang
Surface
unit
1 inch
Pan
1" 1"
centered correctly, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
Do not place your canner on two surface units
•
To keep your elements working for as long as
•
possible:
– Prepare small batches at a time.
– Do not use your elements for canning all day.
Keep your reflector bowls clean so that they will
•
always reflect heat well.
Refer to your canner manual for specific
•
instructions.
•
surface unit for best
results. Also, use a
canner/pan that you
can center over the
surface unit and that
does not extend more
than one inch outside
the surface unit area.
Large diameter canners/pans, if not
at the same time. Too
much heat will build
up and will damage
the cooktop.
Start with hot water.
•
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to
keep water boiling.
Optional canning kit
Most water-bath or pressure canners have large
diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat
settings for long periods of time, you can shorten
the life of regular surface units. This can also damage the cooktop. If you plan to use the cooktop
for canning, we recommend the installation of a
Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool
service company.
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POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS
USING YOUR RANGE
General guidelines
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
•
where you need them.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
•
front edge, and lift it out.
Be sure the rack(s) is level.
•
Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your
•
hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven
is hot.
When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
•
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange the
•
racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the
bottom.
Do not place items on the oven door when it
•
is open.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see “Broiling guide” on page 16.
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof
glassware, and dark metal pans
When baking with insulated cookie sheets
•
or baking pans, place them in the bottom
third of the oven. You may need to increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
When using ovenproof glassware or dark
•
bakeware, reduce the oven temperature
by 25°F but use the same baking time.
Because these pans absorb heat, producing darker bottom browning and crispier
crusts, place the rack in the center of the
oven. When baking pies and bread, you
can use the temperature suggested in the
recipe.
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USING YOUR RANGE
FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION
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 11⁄2-2 inches of space
•
around each pan and between pans and
oven walls.
Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
•
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
PLACE
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corner on each
oven rack. Stagger pans
so no pan is directly over
another.
USING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKING
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies
or casseroles:
Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
•
with the food. Turn up
the foil edges and make
sure the foil is about
1 inch larger all around
than the dish holding
the food.
Do not cover the entire
•
rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circulation and give you poor
cooking results.
Do not line the oven bottom or the entire oven
•
rack with foil or other liners. It could affect the
quality of your baking.
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BAKING/ROASTING
1. Place the racks where you need them.
For more information, see “Positioning racks and
pans” on page 9.
USING YOUR RANGE
Front of rack
Rear of rack
2. Set the oven selector to BAKE and 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 the oven when roasting.
3. Put your food in the oven.
During baking/roasting, 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.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
Roasting meats and poultry
TURN TURN
OFF
BROIL
BROIL
BAKE
500
450
400
350
OFF
150
200
250
300
For even cooking, place the meat on a
•
rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the
meat out of the drippings and allows
the heat to circulate better.
Use a meat thermometer for the most
•
accurate doneness. Insert it so the tip is
in the center of the largest muscle or
thickest portion of the meat or poultry.
Make sure the thermometer is not touching bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.
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USING YOUR RANGE
BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.)
4. After cooking, turn off the oven.
Turn both the oven selector and the oven temperature control knob to OFF. The oven heating
indicator light will go off.
Save energy and save money
“Oven peeking” can make cooking
•
times longer and affect food quality.
Rely on a timer to keep track of
•
cooking time.
Plan your meals for the most efficient
•
use of the oven by cooking more than
one food at a time.
If possible, plan to bake while the oven
•
is still hot after cooking.
You don’t have to preheat the oven
•
when broiling or roasting.
TURN TURN
OFF
BROIL
BROIL
BAKE
500
450
400
OFF
150
200
250
300
350
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ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster
or slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature calibration
by following the steps below.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.
1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is
turned to the off position. Pull the knob straight
off and flip it over.
USING YOUR RANGE
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the
control knob.
Note the position of the notches.
3. Adjust the temperature.
To lower the temperature, hold the knob
•
handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to
move the tooth a notch to the right.
To raise the temperature, hold the knob
•
handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock-
wise to move the tooth a notch to the left.
Each notch equals about 5°F.
4. Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
Locking
screws
1 NOTCH = 5˚F
L
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O
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R
O
G
C
G
E
H
R
O
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T
T
To raise To lower
L
E
O
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R
O
G
C
1 NOTCH = 5˚F
G
E
H
R
O
E
T
T
Skirt
L
E
O
E
R
O
G
C
G
E
H
R
O
E
T
T
1 NOTCH = 5˚F
Notches
Notches
Tooth
Locking
screws
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USING YOUR RANGE
BROILING
NOTES:
Do not preheat when broiling.
•
The oven selector must be on BROIL for broiling
•
temperatures
1. Place the rack where you need it.
You need to place the rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil
element. See “Broiling guide” on page 16.
Leave the door partly open whenever you use
•
the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the
proper temperatures.
Front of rack
Rear of rack
2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the
pan in the center of the oven rack.
3. Close the door to the broil stop position.
The broil stop position lets the door stay open
by itself about 5 inches.
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BROILING (CONT.)
USING YOUR RANGE
4. Set the oven selector and the oven temperature
control knob to BROIL.
The oven heating indicator light will come on.
5. After broiling, turn off the oven.
Turn both the oven selector and the oven
temperature control knob to OFF. The oven
heating indicator light will go off.
If you want to broil at a lower temperature:
If your food is cooking too fast, turn the oven
•
temperature control knob counterclockwise until
the oven heating indicator light goes off.
TURN TURN
OFF
BROIL
BROIL
BAKE
500
450
400
TURN TURN
OFF
BROIL
BROIL
BAKE
500
450
400
TURN
OFF
BROIL
500
450
400
350
150
200
250
300
OFF
150
200
250
300
350
OFF
150
200
250
300
350
If you want your food to broil slower from the
•
start, set the oven temperature control knob
between 170°F and 325°F. These temperature
settings let the broil heating element cycle and
slow cooking. The lower the temperature, the
slower the cooking.
NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may
cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
TURN
BROIL
500
450
400
OFF
150
200
250
300
350
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USING YOUR RANGE
BROILING TIPS
Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are
•
designed to drain extra liquid and grease away
from the cooking surface. This drainage helps
prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
•
To make sure the grease drains well, do not use
•
cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.
Broiling guide
Recommended rack positions are numbered from
the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, turn
meat after approximately 2⁄3 of the broiling time.
Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of
the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets,
may not need to be turned at all. Lobster tails are
not turned.
Place food about 3" or more from the broil
•
element.
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.
MEAT
Steak, 1" thick
medium rare
medium
well done
Hamburger Patties, 3⁄4" thick, 1⁄4 lb well
done
Pork Chops, 1" thick
Ham Slice, 1⁄2" thick precooked
Frankfurters
Lamb Chops, 1" thick
Chicken
bone-in pieces
boneless breasts
Fish
fillets 1⁄4-1⁄2" thick
steaks, 3⁄4-1" thick
Lobster Tails, 6-8 oz
RACK
POSITION
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
APPROXIMATE TIME
(MINUTES)
SIDE 1
14-15
15-16
18-19
13-14
20-22
8-10
5-7
14-17
17-20
11-16
8-10
16-18
17-20
SIDE 2
7-8
8-9
9-10
7-8
10-11
4-5
3-4
8-9
17-20
11-16
4-5
8-9
N/A
Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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THE OVEN VENT
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Use pot holders to move utensils left on the
left rear surface unit.
Keep flammable materials away from the
oven vent.
Failure to follow these precautions can
result in death, fire, or burns.
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent under the left rear surface unit. You can
cook on this unit or keep food warm on it while the
oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.
Do not block the vent by using extra large pans
or covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.
USING YOUR RANGE
Oven vent
NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.
They could melt.
THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight
to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
wWARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet.
Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the Installation Instructions.
Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
Failure to follow the above can result in death, burns, or other injury.
To make sure the anti-tip bracket is fastened
into place:
Remove the storage drawer (see “The storage
•
drawer” on page 18).
Look under the range (you may need a flashlight).
•
Check that a leveling leg is positioned under
the bracket.
See the Installation Instructions for further details.
•
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USING YOUR RANGE
THE STORAGE DRAWER
You can remove the storage drawer to make it
easier to clean under your range and to make sure
the anti-tip floor bracket is installed. Be careful
when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the
drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops
are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.
They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it
out to the second stop.
2. Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all
the way out.
Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of the opening.
Also, be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the
lower slide rail.
2. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the
metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the
drawer guides. Then slide the drawer closed.
Lower slide rail
(inside drawer
opening)
Upper drawer
guides
(on inside walls)
Drawer
slide rail
Lower drawer
guide
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. 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 working like new.
wWARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Make sure all controls are off and the range is cool before cleaning.
Failure to do so can result in death, electrical shock, or burns.
CLEANING CHART
Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all
controls are off and the range is cool.
PART
Control knobs
Control panel
Exterior surfaces
(other than control
panel)
HOW TO CLEAN
1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
them well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish of the knobs.
3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
Wash the panel with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe the panel with
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clean water and dry it well. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish.
OR
Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray
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the cleaner directly on the panel. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
Wash with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and
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dry well.
Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
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Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers, which can damage the finish.
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NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
juice) remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe
up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool. Be careful when cleaning
around the model and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could
remove the numbers.
Surface units
Chrome reflector
bowls
You do not have to clean open coil elements because spatters or spills will
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burn off.
Do not immerse the surface units in water.
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Wash the reflector bowls with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic
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scrubbing pad. Rinse and dry them well.
Clean the reflector bowls often.
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Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
CLEANING CHART (CONT.)
PART
Broiler pan
and grid
Oven racks
Oven door glass
(Model RF302BXE)
Oven cavity
HOW TO CLEAN
Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse
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and dry well.
OR
Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.
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Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
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Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic
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scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
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Wash with a sponge or steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean
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water and dry well.
OR
1. Clean heavily soiled areas with a commercial oven cleaner. Follow the direc-
tions that come with the oven cleaner. (Place newspaper on the floor to
protect the floor surface.)
2. Wipe well with clean water.
NOTES:
Use oven cleaners in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not let commercial oven cleaners contact the heat seal, thermostat, or
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exterior surfaces of the range. This will cause damage.
For easier cleaning you can remove the oven door. Carefully follow the
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instructions on page 24.
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SURFACE UNITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS
Removing
1. Make sure all surface units are off and
cool before removing surface units and
reflector bowls.
2. Push in the edge of the unit, opposite the
receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear
the reflector bowl.
OFF
BAKE
BAKE
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away from
the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart”
on page 19 for cleaning instructions.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
SURFACE UNITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (CONT.)
Replacing
1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool
before replacing surface units and reflector
bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the
surface unit receptacle.
OFF
BAKE
BAKE
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the
terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the
surface unit terminal into the receptacle.
4. 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.
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SURFACE UNITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (CONT.)
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the
cookware on the surface units. They also help
catch spills. When they are kept clean, they
reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your
cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could
result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.
1. Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
2. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm,
soapy water and a sponge. Use a soapy steelwool pad on heavily soiled areas.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both
sides while pressing the support rods back to
unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.
too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of
the heat that’s meant to go into or around cookware
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra
heat can cause it to change color.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
For normal use of your range, you do not need to
remove the door. However, if you have to remove
the door follow the instructions in this section.
To remove:
1. Open the door about halfway. Insert nails or
screws into both hinge hangers. Do not remove
them while the door is removed from
the range.
2. Close the door as far as the nails or screws will
let you.
Insert nail or
screw here
Range
3. Rotate the door toward the range. Lift up the
door until it stops. Do not use the door handle to
lift the door. Rotate the door toward the floor and
pull it toward you.
Oven door
Hinge
hanger
Rotate
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Range
Lift up
Oven door
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REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.)
To replace:
NOTE: The nails or screws you inserted must still be
in both sides of the door.
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on
the front of the door and your thumbs on the
inside surface.
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2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the
bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the
front frame slot).
3. Position the door with the hinge hanger slots
almost parallel to the front frame.
4. Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots
become fastened to the range. Lower the door
and rotate it slightly from the front to the back
until the slots are fully fastened. The hinge
hanger will be close to the bottom of the front
frame slot.
5. Pull door open about halfway and remove the
nails or screws.
6. Close the door.
Oven door
Remove nail
or screw
Range
Hinge
hanger
Up
Hinge
hanger
flat
In
Front frame
slot bottom
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of
any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 27.
RANGE DOES NOT WORK
PROBLEM
Nothing works
The oven does not work
The surface units will
not work
COOKING RESULTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage.
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(See Installation Instructions.)
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
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The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
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turning them.
You have not turned the oven temperature control knob to a temperature
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setting.
You have not set the oven selector to BAKE or BROIL.
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You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
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The surface units are not plugged in all the way.
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(See “Replacing” on page 22.)
You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in
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before turning them to a setting.
CAUSE
Cooking results are
not what you expected
If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 27.
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The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven
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temperature control” on page 13 to adjust the oven temperature.
You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe).
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The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or
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appearance of the food.
You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable
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cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size.
There is not enough air space around the pan when baking. Allow 11⁄2 to 2
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inches of air space on all sides of the pan.
The cookware is too large or too small for the surface unit being used.
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The pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface unit
being used.
The range is not level. (See the Installation Instructions.)
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REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check “Troubleshooting” on page 26. It may save
you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and
the complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see page 2). This information will help us
better respond to your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line
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of appliances
Installation information
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Use and maintenance procedures
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IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP® factory authorized
parts. 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.
Accessory and repair parts sales
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Do-it-yourself repair help
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Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speak-
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ing, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
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repair parts distributors
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, you can also look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number
or your nearest authorized service center.
FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
If you need further assistance, you can write to
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
If the dealer, authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem, you can contact the
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
(MACAP). MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voice consumer views at the
highest levels of the major appliance industry.
MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
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INDEX
This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the
page(s) on which you can find each topic.
TOPIC PAGE
AIR CIRCULATION.....................................................10
ANTI-TIP BRACKET...................................................17
ASSISTANCE .............................................................27
BAKING
Aluminum foil..........................................................10
Pans ...................................................................9, 10
Racks........................................................................9
Setting cycle...........................................................11
Tips.........................................................................12
BROILING
Grid.........................................................................16
Pan ...................................................................14, 16
Rack positions........................................................16
Setting cycle...........................................................15
Tips.........................................................................16
CLEANING
Broiler pan and grid................................................20
Control knobs.........................................................19
Control panel ..........................................................19
Exterior surfaces ....................................................19
Oven cavity.............................................................20
Oven door glass .....................................................20
Oven racks .............................................................20
Reflector bowls ................................................19, 21
Surface units ....................................................19, 21
CONTROL PANEL
Control knobs...........................................................7
Oven heating indicator light ..................................... 6
Surface heating indicator light .................................6
Surface unit markers ................................................6
COOKWARE
Canning ....................................................................8
Tips...........................................................................8
TOPIC PAGE
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ..................................2
OVEN DOOR.............................................................. 24
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Adjusting ................................................................13
Setting ..............................................................11, 15
OVEN VENT ...............................................................17
PANS......................................................................9, 10
PARTS..........................................................................6
RACKS .........................................................................9
ROASTING
Pans ...................................................................9, 10
Racks........................................................................9
Setting cycle...........................................................11
Tips...................................................................11, 12
SAFETY.................................................................... 3-5
SERVICE ....................................................................27
STORAGE DRAWER ..................................................18
SURFACE UNITS
Control knobs..................................................... 7, 19
Control setting guide................................................ 7
Oven heating indicator light ..................................... 6
Surface heating indicator light .................................6
Surface unit markers ................................................6
Tips...........................................................................7
TIPS
Bakeware..................................................................9
Cookware .................................................................8
Roasting .................................................................11
Saving energy.....................................................7, 12
TROUBLESHOOTING................................................26
FEATURES ...................................................................6
LIFT-UP COOKTOP ................................................... 23
WARRANTY ...............................................................32
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WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL® ELECTRIC RANGE
LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
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. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
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 exclusion or
limitation 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 authorized
Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,”
additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling our
Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials
or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
service company.
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