Whirlpool RF365PXW User Manual

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Self-Cleaning
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Contents

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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.
PARTS AND FEATURES.
USING YOUR RANGE.

Using the Surface Units.
Optional Canning Kit
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer.
Using the Oven Controls

Baking
Adjusting the Oven

Temperature Control
Broiling
Custom Broil

Using the Automatic

MEALTIMER’” Clock..

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The Oven Vent

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The Storage Drawer
Optional Door Panel Pat

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

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Control Panel and Knobs

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Surface Units and Reflector

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Bowls _.....__...........

Lift-Up Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle
Cleaning Chart
The Oven Light

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

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OR ASSISTANCE.

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WHIRLPOOL RANGE

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WARRANTY

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Before you use your range

You are responslble for:

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Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and
the Cooking Guide.

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Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight,
and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)

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Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

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Properly maintaining the range.

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Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.

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Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket, with
a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket.

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Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the
range is used. To remove any remaining glue:

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Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.

or

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Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue
as described above.

Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions”
on page 3.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrlcal shock, injury
to persons, or damage when using the range,
follow basic precauttons, Including the followlng:

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Read all instructions before using Never pick up a flaming pan.
the range. Smother flamin

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Install or locate the range only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions. It is recom­mended that the ran
stalled by a qualifie

e be in-

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installer. The

by covering wit
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda or,
if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.

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Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heat­ing elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
could catch on fire.

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To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must

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Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as the
be secured by a properly in- surface unit. If pan is smaller than
stalled anti-tip bracket. To check if
the bracket is installed properly,

the surface unit, some of the heat-

ing element will be exposed and
remove the storage drawer (see may result in the igniting of
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tip brat

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Do not use the range for warmin
or heating the room. Persons cou
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.

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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 any
part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.

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Do not wear loose or hanging gar­ments when using the range. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur­face unit or heating element and
you could be burned.

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Do not repair or replace any part
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
other servicin
to a qualified echnician.

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Do not store flammable materials
in or near the range. They could
explode or burn.

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Do not use water on grease fires.

and venfy that the anti- clothing or potholders. Correct

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et is engaged. pan size also improves cooking

efficiency.

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tended at high heat settings. A

boil-over could result and cause

smoking and greasy spill-avers

that may ignite.

9 Make sure the reflector bowls are

in

lace during cooking. Cooking

WI hout reflector bowls may sub-

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ject the wirin
underneath t em to damage.

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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.

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Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the

should be referred

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cooktop. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktops
without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.

pan on cooktop

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a well-fitted lid,

and components

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) Turn pan handles inward, but not

over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of the
pan.

) Do not soak removable heating

elements in water. The element will
be damaged and shock or fire
could result.

) Use care when opening oven

door. Let hot air orsteam escape
before removing or replacing
food.

1 Do not heat unopened containers.

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

injury
1 Keep range vents unobstructed.
) Always position oven 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.
1 Do not clean door 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 use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or oven

liner protective coating of any

kind should be used in or around

any part of the oven.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

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Before self-cleaning the oven, re­move broiler pan, broiler grid,

oven racks and other utensils. Do

not use your oven to clean mis­cellaneous parts.

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Do not store things children might

want above the range. Children

could be burned or Injured while
climbing on it.

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Do not touch surface units, areas
near units, heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Surface
units and heating elements may
be hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units
and interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not

touch, or let clothing or other flam-

mable materials contact surface
units, areas near units, heating ele­ments or interior surfaces of oven
until they have had sufficient time

to cool. Other surfaces of the

range may become hot enough
to cause burns; such as, the oven
vent opening, the surface near the
vent opening, the cooktop, the
oven door and window.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE
OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS

AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF
THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE

HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service
or call with a question.

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Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (behind the oven door Model Number
on the oven frame) and purchase
date from sales slip.

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Keep this book, the Cooking
Guide and sales slip together in a

Serial Number

Purchase Da+e

handy place.

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Service Company Phone Number

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Parts and features

Model RF365PXW

SURFACE UNIT
MARKER 1

L:FI FRONT
CONTROL KNOB

LEFl REAR
CONTROL KNOB

CONTROL PANEL

PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNIT

MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE

AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT
MEALTIMER” SWITCH
CLOCKI
MINUTE TIMER

START STOP

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TIME TIME

OVEN TEMPERATURE
CONTROL I

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’ OVEN HEATING”

INDICATOR LIGHT

“SURFACE HEATING”
INDICATOR LIGHT

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OVEN
SELECTOR

RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB

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RIGHT REAR

CONTROL KNOB

OVEN VENT

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PORCELAIN-ENAMEL

REFLECTOR BOWL AND

,CHROME TRIM RING

AUTOMATIC OVEN

*LIGHT SWITCH

SELF-CLEANING

STORAGE DRAWER

BROIL

ELEMENT

LOCK

LEVER

ELEMENT

OVEN DOOR

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Using your range

Using the Surface Units

PUSH IN

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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 on.

Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.

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. -

Use HI to start
foods cook­ing; to bring
liquids to a
boil.

Use MED-HI Use MED
to hold a
rapid boil; to
fry chicken
or pancakes.

for gravy,
puddings
and icing; to
cook large
amounts of

vegetables.

Burn and Flre 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 accldentally
left ON.

Use ME&LO
to keep food
cooking after warm Until
starting it
on a higher
setting.

Use LO to
keep food

ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO

band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage

to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged

bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended.

Burn and Product Damage Hazard

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If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by
lhe heat from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly
sized cooklng utensils to prevent injury.

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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, wlrlng and surrounding areas. To prevent
damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control
down to continue cooklng.

See the Cooklng Guide for additional utensil information.

Optional Canning Kit

(Part

NO.

242905)

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with high
heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface units
and cause damage to the cooktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a
Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM
service company.

See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information.

Setting the Clock

Push in and turn the Minute mmer Knob to set the Clock.

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Push in Minute Timer Knob and

turn clockwise until clock shows

the right time of day.

2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF. The
clock setting will change if you
push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.

Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.

1.

Without pushing if in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the timer
hand passes the setting you want.

2. Without pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.

When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.

PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK
SETTING.

Using the Oven Controls

Baking

I Position the rack(s) properly

before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rock at
front and pull out.

The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least 1Yz to

2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides
of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans. For more information,

see the Cooking Guide.

2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.

4. Put food in the oven. During bak­ing, 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.
The fop element helps heat

durfng baklng, buf does not
turn red.

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3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator

Light will come on. The oven is pre­heated when the OVEN HEATING
Indicator Light first goes off.

5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven Tem-

perature Control to OFF. The OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light will go off.

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