Whirlpool RF365BXY User Manual

UseAndCare

A Note To You Important Safety

instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf-

Cleaning Cycle 19 Carin For

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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

MODELS 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, l-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

Read all instructions before using the range.

4nstall or locate the range only

in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be roperly connected to

electrica

supply and grounded.

WARNING: To reduce the risk

ping of the appliance, the

of ti

app iance must be secured by a proper1 installed anti-tip bracket.

f! 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

ht want above the

il ren could be 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 ‘b

Do not operate the range if it

part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

is damaged or not working properly.

@Do not use the range for

warming or heatin

Persons could be urned or

the room.

injured, or a fire could start.

Use the ranae

onlv for its

in-

@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 enou h to cause burns. During an cp

after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heatin

interior surfaces 0 oven until

elements or

9 they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the

cooktop, the oven door and

.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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4Jse only d

or damp po holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnr;r~otholder. It coul

@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

potholders. Moist

catch

*Check to be sure lass cook-

ing utensils are sa B e for use on 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~;ty 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 9 niting of flammable materia s, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

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 potholder contact hot

heating element 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 flamin pan on range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat

WI h a well-

tray. Flaming grease outside of

an can be extin

aking soda or, i

uished with

available, a

multipurpose dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e

iven

9 from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Si exposure to these subs

nificant

antes

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

prior to self-cleaning.

@Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven liner rotective coating of any kind s

ould be used in or

around any part of the oven.

@Before self-cleaning the oven.,

remove broiler

oven racks an B

an, broiler rid,

other utensl 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)

Control panel

Plug-in Surface unit with porce. lain-enamel reflector chrome trim

RF365PXY, 0 8eries) NOTE: All other models have

chrome reflector bowls.

Model and owial number plate/

bowl

and

Broil element

Lock lever

Removable

storage drawer i

Control panel

Left front control knob

Leff rear control knob

Automatic MEALTIMER”

cloMMinute Stop oven light temperature Oven Timer

Manual

time switch

Oven control knob selector

Surface unit

marker

Using Your Range

In This Section

Using the surface units ..................................... .7

Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9

For best air circulation ..................................... IO

Using aluminum foil for baking ....................... IO

Setting the clock ............................................... 11

Using the Minute Timer Bakingiroasthg 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.

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Paw

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Broiling Broiling tips Energy saving tips

Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock.. . .I6

The oven vent The storage drawer

The anti-tip bracket

Optional door panel pat

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Using the surface units

Control knobs must be pushed in before

turning

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.

them to a setting. They can be set

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.

SE-ITING 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

There is no one brand of cooking 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.

For best results and greater energy efficiency,

use only flat-bottomed utensils that make good contact with the surface units. To check the flatness of a utensil:

-Turn it over and check the bottom of the pan

by placing a ruler across it,

-Rotate the ruler in all directions. There

should be no gaps between the pan and the ruler.

NOTE: Woks, canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are

now available in most houseware stores or departments.

The pan should have straight sides and a tightfitting lid.

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.

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 a sturdy, heatresistant material and be securely attached to the pan.

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. lt can overheat and may damage the utensil or

surface unit.

Do not use canners, woks and specialty utensils with rounded, warped, ridged or dented

bottoms. These could cause severe overheat-

ing which damages the utensil and/or surface unit.

Product Damage Hazard

If 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.

Home canning information

To protect your range:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.

For best results, use the largest surface unit. 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 the same time. Excessive heat build-up will damage the cooktop.

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.

Optional canning kit 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 caaktaa.

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 WhirlpoolSM service company.

Positioning

For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1% to

2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan

and the oven walls and other pans.

For proper cooking, follow these guidelines for specific foods:

Angel and bundt cakes, yeast breads, frozen pies, large roasts and turkeys-place rack on lowest level.

Casseroles, muffins, most quick breads and meats-place rack on second or third level from bottom.

Cookies, biscuits, cakes and non-frozen pies-

place rack on second or third level from bottom.

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.

racks

and pans

Personal Injury Hazard

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.

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.

Allow 1X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.

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.

NOTE: ‘Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,

longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or

roasting results. Use a reliable kitchen timer to

keep track of the cooking 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. The foil should have the edges turned up and be 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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