Whirlpool RF360BXY User Manual

UseAndCare

Note To You

Important Safety lnsbuctions

Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self-

Cleaning Cycle Caring For

Your Range

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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

MODELS RF360BXY

RF365BXY

RF365PXY

RF370PXY

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,

is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 26. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Serial Number

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

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:

General

4ead all instructions before

using the range.

4nstall or locate the range only

in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

@WARNING: To reduce the risk

of ti ping of the appliance, the

app iance must be secured by a proper1 bracket. o check if the bracket is installed properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 18.

*CAUTION: Do not store things

children mi range. Chil burned or injured while climbing on it.

*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 an

could

Do not operate the range if it is damaged or not working properly.

*Do not use the range for

warming or heatin Persons could be urned or injured, or a fire could start.

installed anti-tip

ht want above the

ren could be

part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

the room.

@Use the range only for its+

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@DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE

UNITS, AREAS NEAR UNITS, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF

OVEN. Surface units and heat-

ing elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enou burns. During an c? do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heatin interior surfaces 0 oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough

to cause burns; such

*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.

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after use,

elements or

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*Use only d potholders. Moist

or damp po holders on hot sur- r faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnror~otholder. It coul

c7 catch

*Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain-

ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause Injury.

*Do not store flammable materi-

als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

*Check to be sure lass cook-

ing utensils are sa e for use on

3 the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ce-

ramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils 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 smokin and gr;;.y spillovers t

at may

*Make sure the reflector bowls

are in place during cooking. Cookin % without reflector bowls may su ject the wiring and components underneath them to damage.

*Do not line reflector bowls with

aluminum foil or other liners. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

*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

niting of clothing or potholders.

orrect pan size also improves

cooking efficiency.

*Turn pan handles inward, but

not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, i niting of flammable materia s, and 9 spills due to bumping of the pan.

When usincr 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 potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

4Jse 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 flamin pan on range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat

WI h a well-

Y-l

tray. Flaming grease outside of

an can be extin P uished with

aking soda or, i available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleanina

@Small amounts of formaldehyde

and carbon monoxide are off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e

iven

7 from fiberglass insulatron and food decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproduc-

tive harm. Exposure can be

minimized by venting with a

hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills pnor to self-cleaning.

@Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven liner rotective coating of any kind s I! ould be used in or around any part of the oven.

*Before self-cleaning the oven.,

remove broiler

oven racks an 8

an, broiler nd,

other utensr s. 9

Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide.

*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 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 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.

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Anti-tip bracket (on wall behind control panel)

(\> Oven vent

Control panel

Plug-in surface unit with porcelainenamel reflector bowl and chrome trim ring (Model RF365PXY, Q series) NOTE: All other models have chrome reflector bowls.

Model and serial number plate /

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Lock lever

Broil element

Bake element

Removable storage

Control panel

Left front control knob

Left rear control knob

Automatic MEALTIMER” clocWMinute Stop oven light temperature Oven Timer

&art time

Manual Oven

time switch

Surfa& heating indicator indicator light

control knob selector

&fen heating

light

dight rear control knob

Surface unit marker

Right front control knob

Using Your Range

In This Section

Using the

Positioning For best air Using aluminum Setting the Using the Bakinglroasting Adjusting the oven temperature control

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

ourface unite ....................................

racks and pans ..............................

circulation .....................................

foil for baking

clock ...............................................

Minute Timer ....................................

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Paw

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Broiling

Broiling tips ....................................................

Energy l aving tipe .........................................

Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock..

The oven vent .................................................

The storage drawer ........................................

The anti-tip bracket ........................................

Optional door panel

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Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them 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 heating indicator light

The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is turned 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 resufts, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control

knob down to continue cooking.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil.

To fry chicken or pancakes.

Medium

For gravy, pudding and icing.

(opposite OFF) l To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

Medium-low l To keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Cookware tips

Select a pan that is about the same size as the

surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater energy

efficiency, use only flat-bottomed utensils that

make good contact with the surface units. Utensils with rounded, warped, ridged (porcelain enamel-ware) or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating, which damages the

utensil and/or surface unit.

Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most houseware stores and departments.

The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) pans that are fairly light-weight.

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. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Handles should be made of sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Product Damage Hazard

lf a surface unit stays red for a long time,

the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or

is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue cooking.

0 Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil can overheat and may damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

To protect your range:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best resufts.

Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

Do not place canner on two surface units at

Optional canning kii 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 kii (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company.

the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cook-top.

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.

Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches at a time.

- Do not use elements for canning all day.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

1 FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys

RACK POSITION Lowest level or

2nd level from

1 bottom

Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast

2nd level from bottom

breads, casseroles,

meats

1 Cookies, biscuits,

muffins, cakes, non-

2nd or 3rd level

from bottom

frozen Dies

Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

If rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions may result in personal injury.

Personal Injury Hazard

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement when

broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on

page 14.

For best air circulation

The 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 1 ‘h to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and

between pans and oven walls. There must be a

minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one

time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where

to place the pans.

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners 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 foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.

Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil.

It will reduce air circulation and cause poor

cooking results.

Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements because it will damage them and

could result in shock or fire hazard.

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