Whirlpool RF196LXMQ0, RF196LXMQ1, RF369LXPB0, RF378LXPB0 Owner’s Manual

ELECTRICRANGE

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Table of Contents ................................................. 2

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

RANG E SAFETY ............................................................................. 3

The Anti-Tip Bracket .................................................................... 3

PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 6

COOKTOP USE .............................................................................. 7

Cooktop Controls ......................................................................... 7

ACCUSIM MER®Feature .............................................................. 7

Dual Cooking Zone ...................................................................... 7

Keep Warm Element .................................................................... 8

Ceramic Glass .............................................................................. 8

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ................................................. 9

Lift-up Cooktop ............................................................................ 9

Home Canning ............................................................................. 9

Cookware ..................................................................................... 9

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS ............................................... 10

Display ........................................................................................ 10

Start ............................................................................................ 10

Cancel or Off/Cancel .................................................................. 10

Clock .......................................................................................... 10

Tones .......................................................................................... 11

Fahrenheit and Celsius ............................................................... 11

Timer ........................................................................................... 11

Control Lock ............................................................................... 11

Oven Temperature Control ........................................................ 11

OVEN USE ..................................................................................... 11

Aluminum Foil............................................................................. 12

Positioning Racks and Bakeware .............................................. 12

Split Oven Rack .......................................................................... 12

Bakeware .................................................................................... 12

Meat Thermometer ..................................................................... 13

Oven Vents ................................................................................. 13

Baking and Roasting .................................................................. 13

Choice Bake ®Function .............................................................. 13

Broiling ........................................................................................ 14

Warm Hold Feature .................................................................... 15

Timed Cooking ........................................................................... 15

Sequence Programming ............................................................ 16

Warming Drawer ........................................................................ 17

RANGE CARE ............................................................................... 18

Self-Cleaning Cycle .................................................................... 18

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 19

Oven Light .................................................................................. 20

Oven Door .................................................................................. 21

Storage Drawer .......................................................................... 21

Warming Drawer ........................................................................ 21

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 22

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 23

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 24

RANGESAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip ifyou apply too much force or weight to the open door without the

anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

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.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a Hst
of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and

requires businesses to warn of potentiaU exposure to such substances,
WARNUNG: This product contains a chemicaU known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or

other reproductive harm,

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

This appliance can cause low=level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde,
carbon monoxide, and toluene,

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

WARNUNG: To reduce the risk of fire, ebctrbaI

shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
range, follow basic precautions, including the

following:

•, WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE
SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTPTIP

DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE
INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD,

LOOK FOR ANTPTIP BRACKET SECURELY

ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK
SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTFTIP

BRACKET.

,. CAUTUON: Do not store items of interest to

cNdren in cabinets above a range or on the back-
guard of a range - children climbing on the range to

reach items could be seriously injured.

m Proper Installation - Be sure the range is properly

installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the

Room.
Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should 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

garments should never be worn while using the

range.
User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any part 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 materials

should not be stored in an oven or near surface

units.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother fire or

flame or use dry,chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

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 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 cooktop and
surfaces facing the cooktop.

m Use Proper Pan Size - The range is equipped 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 under-
sized 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 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 under-
neath to damage.

Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to 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
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 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 -
Heating elements should never be immersed in

water.

Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop - If cooktop

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of

electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately.

Clean Cooktop With Caution - If a wet sponge or
cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area,

be careful to avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Use Care When Opening Door - Let hot air or

steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers - Build-up

of pressure may cause container to burst and result
in injury.

SAVE THESE INSTF{UCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

• Placement of Oven Racks - Always place 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.

• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For self-cleaning ranges -

• Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is
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
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.

• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler pan
and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood -

• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

PARTSANDFEATURES

This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The

location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model.

Control Panel

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1. ACCUSlMMER _'Range Indicator Light
(on some models)

2. Left Front Control Knob
(ACCUSlMMER '_Range Control Knob

on some models)

3. Surface Heating Indicator Light

Range

4. Left Rear Control Knob

5. Electronic Oven Control

6. Right Rear Control Knob

7. Right Front Control Knob

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8. ACCUSIMMER _ Range Switch (on some models)

9. Surface Cooking Area Locater

!0. Keep Warm Element Control Knob

(on some models)

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1. Oven Vent (on ceramic glass
models)

2. Ceramic Glass (on some
models)

3. Dual Element

(on some models)

4. Anti-Tip Bracket

5. Model and Serial Number Plate

(behind left side of storage

drawer)

6. Storage Drawer (on some
models) or Warming Drawer (on
some models)

7. Control Panel

8. Keep Warm Element

(on some models)

9. Hot Surface Indicator Light (on

ceramic glass models)

10.Automatic Oven Light Switch
! 1. Broil Element (not shown)

12. Bake Element

13. Self-Clean Latch

Parts and Features Not Shown
Coil Elements (on some models)

Oven Door Window
Oven Light

Broiler Pan and Grid
Roasting Rack

Storage Drawer Liner
(on some models)

COOKTOPUSE

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push

in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when
setting heat levels.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI • Start food cooking.

• Bring liquid to a boil.

6-8 • Hold a rapid boil.
[MED- Nil • Quickly brown or sear food.

The ACCUSIMMER ®feature setting is an adjustable heat setting
for more precise simmering. It is the left front surface cooking
area or element. The indicator light will glow when the

ACCUSIMMER ®feature is in use.

(NOTE: Picture may vary depending on your model)

The ACCUSlMMER ®control knob has two settings: SIMMER and
NORMAL BURNER. When the control is set on NORMAL

BURNER, the left front surface cooking area or element will
function as a single or dual element (on some models).

To use:

1. Turn the ACCUSIMMER ®Range control knob to the SIMMER
position. The indicator light will glow.

2. Push in and turn the left front control knob to a setting
between LO and 5.

Select LO for a low simmer or when using lids and 5for a high
simmer or when not using lids.

On some models, select either the Single or Dual Zone
settings. See "Dual Cooking Zone" section.

Turn the ACCUSIMMER ®Range control knob back to the
Normal Burner setting when finished cooking. The indicator
light will go out.

5 • Maintain a slow boil.
[MED] • Fry or saut@foods.

• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

2-4 • Stew or steam food.
[MED- LO] • Simmer.

LO • Keep food warm.

• Melt chocolate or butter.

ACCUSIMMER _ • Precise simmer control.
(on some models)

4 • Low simmer or when using lids.
LO • High simmer or simmer without lids.

Keep Warm Element • Keep cooked foods warm.
(on some ceramic
glass models)

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some
modeUs)during the SeUf=CUeaningcycle, the entire

cooktop area may become hot,

The Dual Cooking Zone offers flexibility depending on the size of
the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

1. Single

2. Dual

To Use SINGLE:

1. Push in and turn the left front control knob counterclockwise

from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between
HI and LO.

2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Use DUAL:

1. Push in and turn the left front control knob clockwise from the
OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between HI and

LO.

2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished.

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit for more than one hour before
or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or

sickness.

Use the Keep Warm Element to keep cooked foods warm. One
hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food

quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Keep Warm Element can be used alone or when any of the

other surface cooking areas are being used, and can be set from
MIN to MAX for different levels of heating.

The Keep Warm Element area will not glow red when cycling on.

However, its indicator light will glow as long as the Keep Warm
Element area is too hot to touch.

• Use only cookware and dishes recommended for oven and
cooktop use.

• Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture
to escape.

• Do not use plastic wrap to cover food. Plastic wrap may melt.

• Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

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The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
will cycle on and off, at all settings, to maintain the selected heat

level.
It is normal for the surface of white ceramic glass to appear to

change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass
cools, it will return to its original color.

Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it
free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more
information, see "General Cleaning" section.

• Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack it.

• Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools,
air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop,
and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed.

• Clean up sugary spills and soils as soon as hot surface
indicator light goes off. If spills or soils are not wiped up while
warm, surface pitting can occur.

Do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop.
Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on

cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the
cooktop.

• Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. It could leave aluminum marks that cannot
be removed completely.

• Do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or
aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.

• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm)

outside the area.

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To Use:

1. Push in and turn KEEP WARM knob to desired setting.

2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.

1. Surface Cooking Area

2. Coekware/Canner

3. 1 in. (2.5 cm) Maximum Overhang

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or

dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.

Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While rotating the ruler,

no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.

Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.

Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits

when heated.

• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.