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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

MODEL RF385PXY5

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and tion 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.

Care

Guide. It is full of valuable informa-

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-800-253-1 301,

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 40. 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.

Dealer Dealer

Name Phone

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

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.

Install 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 properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance, the appliante must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket. To check if the bracket is installed properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 29.

CAUTION: Do not store things children might want above the range. Children 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 any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.

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

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

Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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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 flammable materials contact surface units, areas near units, heating elements, or interior surfaces of oven until the have had sufficient time to coo. Other

r surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become hot enough to cause burns.

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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*Use only d

or damp po holders on hot

pot holders. Moist

r surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot holder. It could catch on fire.

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 materials on or near the range. The fumes could 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, ceramic, 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 gr;;iy splllovers t I!

and

at could

Make sure the reflector bowls are in place during cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls could subject the wirin and components undernea h them

to damage.

Do not line reflector bowls with aluminum foil or other liners.

Improper installation of these liners could 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 could result in the

igniting of clothing or pot holders. Correct

pan

size also im-

proves 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 spills 9 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 pot holder 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 flaming pan on range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s 7l

with a welleet, or flat

tray. Flaming grease outside of

an can be extin uished with

aking soda or, i 9 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 could cause cancer or reproductive 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 any kind s

rotective coating of

ould be used in or

around any part of the oven.

*Before self-cleaning the oven,

remove broiler pan, broiler gnd, oven racks, and other utensils. 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 Care should be ta

ood seal.

en 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 specifi-

tally recommended in this

manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

aDisconnect 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 the location and appearance of all parts and features.

H Oven vent

Plug-in surface

unit with Dorcelain-enamel deflector bowl(Model RF385PXY,

Q series, includes chrome trim ring)

Automatk oven

familiar with

light switch

element

Anti-tip floor bracket y (for information on

optional wall-

mounted anti-tip

bracket kii, see page 29)

Removable _ storage drawer’

Control panel

Left Left front rear control knob

Surface unit marker

control knob

Electronic oven control

Right rear control light

knob

Manual Fiig; oven

switch

control knob

Surface unit indicator light

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

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

Positioning racks and pans.. ............ .8

For best air circulation .................... .I0

Using aluminum foil for baking.. .... .I0

The electronic oven control.. .......... .ll

Setting the clock Using the electronic Minute Timer ..I 2

Using the Off/Cancel pad ................ .13

Audible signals ................................. 13

Baking/roasting ................................

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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Ad$;J;ng the oven temperature Broiling

Broiling tips Energy saving tips Using the electronic MEALTIMER’”

control The oven vent The storage drawer The anti-tip bracket

Optional door panel pat ................. .28

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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.

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15 16 17 18

18 28 28 29

Surface unit markers

The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.

Surface unit indicator lights

One of the Surface Unit Indicator Lights on the control panel will glow when a surface

unit is on.

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, the following as a guide.

For best results,

use

start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

SElTlNG

Medium-high

RECOMMENDED USE

. To start foods cooking.

l To bring liquids to a boil.

. To hold a rapid boil. . To fry chicken or pan-

cakes.

Medium

(opposite OFF)

l For gravy, pudding, and

icing.

l To cook large amounts

of vegetables.

Medium-low

l To keep food cooking

after starting it on a

hiaher settina.

l To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Cookware tips

l Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater energy efficiency,

cookware that makes good contact with

the surface units. Cookware with rounded,

warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause severe overheating, which damages the cookware and/or surface unit.

You can, however, use the newer cookware available with slightly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels. This cookware is specially designed to

provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

Also, woks, canners, and teakettles with

flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares.

The pan

tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

should have straight sides and a

use only flat-bottomed

(thick-

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, heat-

resistant material and be securefy attached to the pan.

NOTES:

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 could result in damage to the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and surrounding areas. To prevent damage, use correct utensils, start cook-

ing on HI, and turn control down to continue cooking.

l Do

not leave

an empty utensil, or one which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. The utensil could overheat and could damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

To protect your range:

Use flat-bottomed canners/pans

best results.

Use the largest surface unit

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

units at the same time. Too much heat will build up and will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water.

timethe control is set on high. Reduce

heat setting to lowest position needed to

keep water boiling.

Keep reflector bowls clean

reflection.

l To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches

- Do not use elements

day.

Refer

to your canner manual for specific

instructions.

on two surface

This reduces the

at a time.

for canning all

for

for best

for best heat

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

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

Whirlpool service company.

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Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack,

the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel

foodcakes - - 1 bottom

Bundt cakes, most

quick breads, yeast

breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muff ins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

j RACK POSITION

Lowest level or 2nd level from

2nd level from bottom

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

place

When baking on two racks,

on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE:

when broiling, see “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17.

9 Always position oven rack(s) in

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

l If rack(s) must be moved while oven

is hot, use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions

could result in personal injury.

arrange racks

For recommended rack placement

Personal Injury Hazard

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 that one is not directly

over the other.

For best results, allow

(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.

1 l/2 to 2 inches

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.

sure

foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all

around than the dish holding the food.

Do not cover

foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause

poor cooking results.

Do not line

with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements.

Failure to follow this precaution could result in electrical shock or fire hazard and damage to the elements.

Turn up

the entire rack with aluminum

oven bottom or entire oven rack

foil edges and

make

The electronic oven control

Electronic and off display

Oven Temperature Electronic Hour Minute Start/ Off/ seettor pads MEALTIMER pads pads enter cancel

control pads

Timer set pads Clock pad

pad pad

Display/clock

When you first plug in the range, every-

thing on the display will light up for l-2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF’ will appear on the temperature display. If, after you set the clock (page 12) “PF again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the clock.

When you are not using the oven,

the

control is an accurate clock.

When you are using the oven or Minute Timer,

the display will show times, temperature settings, and what command pads have been pressed.

When showing the time of day,

the

display will show the hour and minutes.

When you are using the Minute Timer,

the display will show minutes and seconds in the following sequence:

- For settings from l-59 minutes,

the

display will count down each second.

- For settings 1 hour or over,

the

display will count down each minute.

When you are using Cook Time and/or

Stop Time,

the display will show hours

and minutes.

Command pads

The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples:

-Clock

-Off/Cancel

tells the oven you are going to set

the clock.

tells the oven to turn off.

Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/Enter) has its own Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on when you push the command pad.

Using the control lock

The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling the control panel command pads.

NOTES:

Control lock is only available

is not in use or control has not been set.

Set

control lock when cleaning the control

panel to prevent oven from accidentally

turning on.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Push and hold the Start/Enter pad for 5 seconds. A single tone will sound and “Lot” and fi will appear on the temperature display.

When the control is locked, “START?” will appear on the display and three tones will sound if you push any command pad.

To unlock the control panel:

Push and hold the Start/Enter pad for 5 seconds. A single tone will sound and “Lot” and fi will disappear from the temperature display.

when oven

Setting the clock

1. Push

the Clock pad. The colon flashes

and TIME will light up on the display.

Use

the Hour and Minute pads to set the

time of day.

(i) pad(s) until the correct time shows

on the display.

Push the

“up” (A) or “down”

CLOCK

3. Push NOTE:

displayed, push and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, push and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time.

the Start/Enter pad.

If you do not want the clock time

Using the electronic Minute Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 12 hours,

59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four l-second tones when the set time is up.

1. Push

the Timer Set pad. TIMER will come on and the display will show “:OO” with the colon flashing.

TIMER

SET

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Use

the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.

Push

the “up” (A) or

3. Push

the Start/Enter pad. The Minute

Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started.

When time is up, “End” will show on the large display and you will hear four

P-second

1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads.

NOTE:

push 5 seconds. To reactivate the tones, follow the same procedure.

tones. You will also hear four

To disable the reminder tones,

and

hold the Timer Set pad for

To cancel the Minute Timer:

Push

the Timer Off pad. The time of day

will show on the display.

Using the Off/Cancel pad

The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set functions. When you push the Off/Cancel pad, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining.

Audible signals

Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed.

To shut off all signals except for the end-of-timer and error tones:

Push and hold

5 seconds. A short tone will sound to tell you the signals have been changed.

Repeat the above step to turn the signals back on.

To choose between high and low

volume signals: Push and hold

for 5 seconds. A short tone will sound to tell

you the signals have been changed. Either “HI” or “LO” will appear on the time display

to show the volume you chose.

the Stop Time pad for

the Delay Start Time pad

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