Whirlpool RF386PXGN4, RF386PXGB1, RF386PXGQ0, RF386PXGW3, RF387LXGN1 Use & Care Manual

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A Note to You ............ 2

Range Safety ............ 3

Parts and Features....6

Using Your Range .... 8

Using the Self-

Cleaning Cycle ........ 25

Caring for Your

Range ...................... 28

Troubleshooting ...... 36

Requesting Assistance or

Service .................... 38

Index ........................ 39

Warranty .................. 40

Call our Consumer Assistance Center

with questions or comments.

8uper Capacity 466 withACCUBAKE®System

4.65 Cubic Foot Oven

MODELS RF385PXG RF386PXG RF387LXH RF388LXG

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ANOTETOYOU

The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your

life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please

read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us

notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and

serial number. You can find this information on the

model and serial number label/plate (see diagram in

the "Parts and Features" section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance

and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important

for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will as-

sure you of in-warranty service.

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to

purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at

www.whirlpooLcom

Model Number. Serial Number

Purchase Date Dealer Name

Dealer Address Dealer Phone

RANGESAFETV

Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant.

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

This isthe safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

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

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

follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

happen if the instructions are not followed.

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The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you 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

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical

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

ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE

FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

• CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to

children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range - children climbing on the

range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• 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.

• 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 undersized 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 underneath 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• 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 techni- cian 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.

• 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.

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such substances. This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, and toluene.

PARTSANDFr:ATUP

(Models RF385PXG and RF387LXH)

Oven

(p. 23)

Plug-in coil element

with one-piece reflector bowl

(pp. 28, 31, 32)

Model and serial

plate (behind left side of storage drawer)

Electronic

Oven Control

(pp. 14-22)

Control panel

(pp. 6, 28)

Automatic oven

ht switch

(p. 35)

Gasket

(p. 25)

Broil element

(not shown)

(p. 2O)

Bake element

(p. 17)

Removable

storag,

(p. 24)

ACCUSIMMER TM feature indicator Surface heating

light indicator light

(lights when (lights up when a

ACCUSIMMER coil element is on)

ACCUBAKE ® system electronic

oven control

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ACCUSIMMER Left front Left rear

control knob control knob control knob

Coil element marker (shows which coil

element you are setting)

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Right rear Right front

control knob control knob

(ModelsRF386PXGandRF388LXG)

Oven

(p. 23)

CLEANTOP ® ceramic glass

cooktop

(pp. 11,30)

Surface cooking

area

(pp. 8-11, 30)

Anti-tip bracket .............

(p. 3)

Door stop clip ...........

(p. 34, 35) ............................................................................

Model and serial

number plate ......................

(behind left side of storage drawer)

Electronic

Oven Control

(pp. 14-22)

Control panel

(pp. 7, 28)

Hot surface

indicator lights

(p. 11)

.....Automatic oven

light switch

(p. 35)

Gasket

(p. 25)

....Broil element

(not shown)

(p. 2O)

Bake element

(p. 17)

Removable

storage drawer

(p. 24)

ACCUSIMMEW M feature indicator Surface heating

light indicator light

(lights when (lights up when a ACCUSIMMER surface cooking is on) area is on)

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ACCUBAKE ® system electronic

oven control

ACCUSIMMER Left front Left rear control knob control knob control knob

Surface cooking area marker (shows which

surface cooking area you are setting)

Right rear Right front

control knob control knob

USINGYOURRANGE

Push in the control knobs before turning them to a

them anywhere between

i etting. You can set

HI and ©FE

NOTE: The ACCUSIMMER ta

control knob does not

I have to be pushed in

before turning.

Fire Hazard

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

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING RECOMMENDED USE

• To bring liquid to a boil.

6-8 • To hold a rapid boil.

5 • To maintain a slow boil.

2-4 • To stew or steam food.

LO • To keep food warm.

ACCUSIMMER

MIN • For a low simmer or when using

MAX

• To quickly brown or sear food.

• To fry poultry or meat.

• To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.

• To simmer food.

• To melt chocolate or butter.

lids.

• For a high simmer or when simmering without lids.

ACCUSIMMER is an adjustable setting for the left front element which allows for more accurate sim-

mering of foods. To set the ACCUSlMMER control:

1. Turn the small element knob clockwise from the NORMAL BURNER position to the

ACCUSIMMER ON position. The indicator light will glow.

2. Turn the left front element knob ON between the ACCUSIMMER MIN and MAX settings.

Adjust the setting according to type and size of cookware, the type and amount of food, and

whether cookware lids are on or off. (See "Cookware tips" section.)

NOTE: All other elements can be used for normal

operation whether ACCUSIMMER is in use or not.

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To protect your range:

• Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of cook-

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diameter canners/pans, if not centered correctly, trap heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.

• Do not place your canner on two surface cooking areas at the same time.

• The type of material the canner is made of determines the length of heating time. Refer to the

"Characteristics of cookware materials" chart later in this section for more information.

• When canning for long periods of time, allow ele-

ments and the surrounding surfaces to cool down.

tops, especially ceramic glass. Canners with rip-

pled or ridged bottoms do not allow good

contact with the surface.

• Center the canner

over the largest surface cooking area. Do not

extend more than one inch outside the surface

cooking area. Large

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• Alternate use of the surface cooking areas between batches or prepare small batches at a

time.

• Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or

required pressure levels in a pressure canner.

• On coil element models, keep your reflector bowls clean so that they will always reflect

heat well.

• For up-to-date information on canning, contact your local U.S. Government Agricultural

Department Extension Office or companies

who manufacture home canning products.

Most water-bath or pressure canners have large diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat settings for long periods of time, you can

shorten the life of regular coil elements. This can also damage the cooktop. 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 dealer or designated service company.

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• Select a pan that is about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not ex-

tend more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.

• For best results and greater energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that

makes good contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed

(such as some porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor

cooking results.

• Cookware designed with slightly indented bot- toms or small expansion channels can be used.

• Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating characteristics of the base material.

The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.

• Use for all types of cooking.

• Medium or heaw thickness is best for most cooking.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

• Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass

surface.

• Use flat bottom cookware for best heat conduc-

tion from the surface cooking area to the cookware.

Determine flatness with the ruler test. Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware.

Hold it up to the light. No light should be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all directions and

look for any light.

• Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The

cookware could overheat, causing damage to the cookware or the surface cooking area.

Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.

• Good for browning and frying.

• Maintains heat for slow cooking.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

Ceramic or • Heats slowly and unevenly. ceramic glass • Use on low to medium settings.

Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.

Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or • See cast iron and stainless steel.

enamel-on-cast iron

Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.

• Follow manufacturer's instructions.

• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.

manufacturer.

• Use on low settings.

• A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides even heating.

• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.

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Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar

to cooking on coil elements. There

are, however, a few differences:

• The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on. You will see the

element cycling on and off - even on the HI

setting - to help the

area stay at the temperature setting you chose.

• Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.

• Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. The

container could leave aluminum marks on the cooktop that cannot be removed completely.

• Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Food and water particles left on the bottoms can leave deposits

on the cooktop when it is heated.

• Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop. Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave

marks that are difficult to remove or could leave permanent marks.

• Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. Be careful when using heavy skillets

and large pots. Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop.

• Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

• Do not allow anything that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with

the cooktop while it is hot.

• Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See "Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" in the

"Caring for Your Range" section for care and cleaning suggestions.

• Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and

give you the most even heating. See "Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" in the "Caring for Your

Range" section for care and cleaning suggestions.

One of the Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the

cooktop will glow when a surface cooking area becomes too hot to

touch. The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as the surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after it is

turned off.

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Place the oven racks where you need them before

turning on the oven.

• To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out.

• Be sure the rack(s) is level.

• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands

if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.

• For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the

oven.

• When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. Two sheets of

cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at approximately three quarters of the total bake time.

Increase baking time, if necessary.

• For best results allow 2 inches of space around

each pan and between pans and oven walls. 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.

Where to place pans:

WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE

1 pan In center of the oven rack. 2 pans Side by side or slightly

staggered,

3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on

each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly

over another.

FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large 1st or 2nd rack

roasts, turkeys, angel guide from bottom

food cakes

Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide quick breads, yeast from bottom

breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, 2nd or 3rd rack muffins, cakes, guide from bottom

nonfrozen pies

NOTE: For information on where to place your rack when broiling, see "Broiling guidelines" later in this

section.

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