Whirlpool RF315PXE User Manual
Standard-Cleaning
TM
Electric Range
A Note to You............ 2
Range Safety ........ 3-5
Parts and Features ... 6
Using Your Range ..... 7
Caring for Your
Range ..................... 24
Troubleshooting...... 32
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 34
Index ....................... 35
Warranty ................. 36
4.65 Cubic Foot Oven
MODEL RF315PXE
PART NO. 3196273 Rev. B
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
A N
OTE TO
Y
OU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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 label/plate (see the diagram
in the “Parts and Features” section). 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.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.WhirlpoolAppliances.com
1-800-253-1301
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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
wWARNING
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns
to children and adults.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
Slide range forward.
•
Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
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Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
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RANGE SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using
the range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
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TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST
BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED
ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES
ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE
FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE
RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS
UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
CAUTION – Do not store items of interest to
•
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range – children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly
•
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating
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the Room.
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should
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not be left 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.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging
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garments should never be worn while using
the range.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part
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of the range unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable
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materials should not be stored in an oven or
near surface units.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother
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fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
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potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
•
NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had
sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are
the cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top.
Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped
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with one or more surface units of different size.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface unit heating element. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship
of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
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Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
•
Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to
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line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms,
except as suggested in the manual. Improper
installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock, or fire.
Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of
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glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
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Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements -
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Heating elements should never be immersed
in water.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RANGE SAFETY
Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or
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steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers –
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Build-up of pressure may cause container to
burst and result in injury.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
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Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven
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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.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
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INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating
elements may be hot even though they are dark
in color. 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 heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may
become hot enough to cause burns – among
these surfaces are oven vent openings and
surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and
windows of oven doors.
For self-cleaning ranges –
Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is
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essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven
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cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
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Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler
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pan and other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease
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should not be allowed to accumulate on hood
or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
•
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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
Oven vent
(p. 22)
HI
OFF
LO
ON
TIMER
BAKE
OFF
BROIL
HI
START ?
HEAT
LO
CLEAN
8
2
OFF
LO
2
3
4
5
7
HI
3
6
8
4
5
7
PUSH TO TURN
6
CLOCK
TEMP
TIMER
TIME
CUSTOM
CANCELCANCEL
BROIL
BAKE
2
3
4
OFF
START
CANCELCANCEL
ENTERENTER
5 SEC5 SEC
HI
8
LO
8
2
7
7
6
3
5
6
PUSH TO TURN
4
5
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 31)
Plug-in coil element
with one-piece
reflector bowl
(pp. 7, 24, 26)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 22)
Model and
serial number
plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(p. 23)
Control panel
(pp. 7, 24)
Automatic oven
light switch
(p. 31)
Broil element
(p. 18)
Bake element
(p. 16)
CONTROL PANEL
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
coil element is on)
LO
6
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Left front
control knob
2
3
8
7
4
PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO TURN
Left rear
control knob
Oven control
OFF OFF
HI
8
7
6
5
START ?
HEAT
CLEAN
BAKE
TIMER
BAKE
BROIL
CUSTOM
BROIL
TEMP
ON
CLOCK
START
OFF
ENTER
TIME
TIMER
CANCEL
CANCEL
5 SEC
LO
2
3
4
Right rear
control knob
Coil element marker
(shows which coil element
you are setting)
HI
8
7
6
5
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
8
7
4
6
5
Right front
control knob
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 COIL ELEMENTS
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Coil element heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING
HI
6-8
5
2-4
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
To start foods cooking.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
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To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pancakes.
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For gravy, pudding, and icing.
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To cook large amounts of
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vegetables.
To keep food cooking after
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starting it on a higher setting.
To keep food warm until it’s
•
ready to serve.
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Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Easy ways to save energy
Match the pan to the coil element size.
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The pan should have a flat bottom, straight
•
sides, and a well-fitting lid.
To help shorten your cooking time, use
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the least amount of liquid possible.
Preheat your pots and pans only when
•
recommended and for the shortest time
possible.
Start your food on a higher heat setting,
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then turn the control to a lower setting to
finish cooking.
Place a filled pan on the coil element
•
before turning it on.
Keep your reflector bowls clean for best
•
heat reflection.
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USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE COIL ELEMENTS (CONT.)
Using cookware
Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to
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the coil element, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas.
If the cookware is too small for the coil element
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or the bottom is not flat, the coil element could
stay glowing red for an extended length of time
causing damage to the range.
If you start cooking on high, it is important to
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turn the control down to a lower setting to
complete cooking.
The coil element could overheat or be damaged
•
if a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on
a hot coil element.
Using the right cookware
makes a big difference
Flat bottomed cookware, including woks,
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canners, and teakettles, will provide better
contact with the coil element and provide
the best cooking results.
Warped, dented, and ribbed-bottomed
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cookware can result in uneven cooking
due to incomplete contact with the
coil element.
Cookware that has been designed with
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slightly indented bottoms or small expansion channels can be used.
Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
•
ness) 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.
•
Coil element
can cause damage to the cooktop.
Do not place your canner on 2 coil elements at the
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When canning for long periods of time, alternate
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use of the coil elements between batches to allow
the coil elements to cool down, or prepare food in
small batches.
Keep your reflector bowls clean so that they
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will always reflect heat well.
Refer to your canner manual for specific
•
instructions.
Pan
Use the largest coil
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element for best results.
Also, use a canner/pan
that you can center over
the coil element and that
does not extend more
than 1 inch outside
the coil element area.
Large diameter canners/
pans, if not centered
correctly, trap heat and
same time. Too much
heat will build up and
damage the cooktop.
Start with hot water.
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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 coil elements. This can
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, position racks
•
in oven to allow good circulation of air around all
the food.
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” later in
this section.
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
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that one is not directly
over the other.
For best results, allow
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11⁄2-2 inches of space
around each pan and
between pans and
oven walls.
For best baking results, bake 1 sheet of cookies
•
at a time.
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.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
Do not line the oven bottom or the entire oven rack
•
with foil or other liners. It could affect the quality of
your baking.
PLACE
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.
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THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Indicator
lights
(see below)
Bake pad
(p. 14)
USING YOUR RANGE
Electronic
display
Start/enter pad
(p. 13)
Off/cancel pad
(p. 13)
Custom broil
pad
(p. 19)
Temperature/
time pads
(pp. 12, 14,
17, 19)
Display
When you first plug in the range, “PF” will
•
appear on the display until you press any command pad. If “PF” again appears on the display,
your electricity was off for a while. You will need
to reprogram any temperature adjustments you
may have made. See the “Adjusting the oven
temperature control” section.
When you are using the oven, the display will
•
show preheat times and temperature settings.
When you are not cleaning or cooking with the
•
oven, the display will show the time of day.
When setting a function, if you do not press the
•
start/enter pad within 5 seconds, the Start?
indicator light will flash. If you do not press the
start/enter pad within 5 minutes, the function
will be canceled.
Indicator lights
An indicator light to the left of the display lights up
when you are in a setting. An indicator light on the
display lights up when the oven is on.
Clock/timer pads
(pp. 12-13)
Using the control lock
The control lock lets you disable the control panel
command pads. The control lock comes in handy
when you want to prevent others from using
the oven.
NOTES:
You can only use the control lock when the oven
•
is not in use or the control has not been set.
Set the control lock when cleaning the control
•
panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning
on the oven.
You must reset the control lock if the power goes
•
out for more than 1 second.
To lock the control panel:
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and “Loc” will
START
ENTER
To unlock the control panel:
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
START
ENTER
appear on the temperature display for
5 seconds. “Loc” and “START?” will then
appear whenever a command pad is
5 SEC
pressed.
You will hear a single tone and “Loc” and
“START?” will disappear from the temperature display.
5 SEC
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