Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save
time, and help you manage your home better. 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, complete and mail the Product RegistrationCard provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
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 the diagram
in the “Parts and Features” section). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.
Look for these tips!
Look for these Time Smart Tips located
throughout your Use and Care Guide. They
will help you save time and make the most
of your new appliance.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Dealer Address __________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.WhirlpoolAppliances.com
1-800-253-1301
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RANGE SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the 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
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wWARNING
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.
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
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Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
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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RANGE SAFETY
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 cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
RANGE SAFETY
Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top
•
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a
risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cook-Top 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
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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
•
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
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PARTSAND FEATURES
This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and
features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more
about the part or feature you are interested in.
(Model RF395LXE)
OFF
HI
OFF
Oven vent
(p. 27)
F
STOP
R
TIME
OFF
HI
LO
8
SELF-CLEANING OSELF-CLEANING OVENVEN
2
OFF
LO
2
3
4
5
7
HI
3
6
8
4
5
7
PUSH TO TURN
6
CLEAN
LOCKED
N
O
TIME
HEAT
COOK
BAKE
?
DELAY
START
BROIL
D
TIME
STOP
DELAY
TIMETIME
START
COOK
TIME
TIME
TEMP
AUTO
CUSTOM
CLEAN
BAKE
BROIL
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
3
4
OFF
START
CANCEL
ENTER
MIN
HR
M
LO
2
LIGHT
CLOCKCLOCK
TIMERTIMER
TIMERTIMER
OFFOFF
C
SET
HI
8
LO
8
2
7
7
6
3
5
6
PUSH TO TURN
4
5
Plug-in coil element
with one-piece
reflector bowl
(pp. 8, 35-39)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 28)
Model and
serial number
plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(p. 29)
Control panel
(pp. 8, 13, 35)
Automatic oven
light switch
(p. 44)
Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 20)
Bake element
(p. 18)
CONTROLPANEL
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
coil element is on)
LO
6
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Left front
control knob
2
3
8
7
4
PUSH TO TURNPUSH TO TURN
Left rear
control knob
AccuBake
system electronic
oven control
OFFOFF
HI
8
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
7
6
5
BAKE
CUSTOM
BROIL
CLEAN
AUTO
HEAT
BAKE
DELAY
BROIL
DTIMESTART?
TEMP
C
F
O
N
LOCKED
COOK
TIME
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
COOK
DELAY
START
TIME
TIMER
TIMER
SET
STOP
RTIME
CLEANTIME
STOP
HR MIN
TIME
M
CLOCK LIGHT
OFF
OFF
START
ENTER
CANCEL
5 SEC
LO
2
3
4
Right rear
control knob
Coil element marker
(shows which coil
element you are setting)
HI
8
7
6
5
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Right front
control knob
8
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(Model RF396LXE shown)
Oven vent
(p. 27)
PARTS AND FEATURES
OFF
HI
OFF
F
STOP
R
TIME
OFF
HI
LO
8
SELF-CLEANING OSELF-CLEANING OVENVEN
2
OFF
LO
2
3
4
5
7
HI
3
6
8
4
5
7
PUSH TO TURN
6
CLEAN
LOCKED
N
O
TIME
HEAT
COOK
BAKE
?
DELAY
START
BROIL
D
TIME
STOP
DELAY
TIMETIME
START
COOK
TIME
TIME
TEMP
AUTO
CUSTOM
CLEAN
BAKE
BROIL
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
3
4
OFF
START
CANCEL
ENTER
MIN
HR
M
LO
2
LIGHTLIGHT
CLOCKCLOCK
TIMERTIMER
TIMERTIMER
OFFOFF
C
SET
HI
8
LO
8
2
7
7
6
3
5
6
PUSH TO TURN
4
5
CLEANTOP
®
ceramic glass
cooktop
(pp. 10, 40)
Surface
cooking area
(pp. 10, 40)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 28)
Model and serial
number plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(p. 29)
Control panel
(pp. 8, 13, 35)
HOT SURFACEHOT SURFACE
Automatic oven
light switch
(p. 44)
Hot surface
indicator
lights
(p. 10)
Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 20)
Bake element
(p. 18)
CONTROLPANEL
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a surface
cooking area is on)
LO
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
4
6
5
Left front
control knob
2
3
8
7
4
PUSH TO TURNPUSH TO TURN
Left rear
control knob
AccuBake
system electronic
oven control
OFFOFF
HI
8
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
7
6
5
BAKE
CUSTOM
BROIL
AUTO
CLEAN
HEAT
BAKE
DELAY
BROIL
DTIMESTART?
TEMP
C
F
O
N
LOCKED
COOK
COOK
TIME
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
DELAY
START
TIME
TIMER
TIMER
SET
STOP
RTIME
CLEANTIME
STOP
HR MIN
TIME
M
CLOCK LIGHT
OFF
OFF
START
ENTER
CANCEL
5 SEC
LO
2
3
4
Right rear
control knob
Surface cooking
area marker
(shows which
surface cooking
area you are setting)
HI
8
7
6
5
OFF
LO
2
3
HI
8
7
4
6
5
Right front
control knob
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USING YOUR RANGE
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you
what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
USINGTHESURFACECOOKINGAREAS
Using the control knobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Surface cooking area heat settings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING
HI
6-8
5
2-4
LO
RECOMMENDED USE
To start foods cooking.
•
To bring liquids to a boil.
•
To hold a rapid boil.
•
To fry chicken or pancakes.
•
For gravy, pudding, and icing.
•
To cook large amounts of
•
vegetables.
To keep food cooking after
•
starting it on a higher setting.
To keep food warm until it’s
•
ready to serve.
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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Fire Hazard
Easy ways to save energy
Match the pan to the surface cooking
area size.
The pan should have a flat bottom,
straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.
To help shorten your cooking time, use
the least amount of liquid possible.
Preheat your pots and pans only when
recommended and for the shortest time
possible.
Start your food on a higher heat setting,
then turn the control to a lower setting to
finish cooking.
Place a filled pan on the surface cooking
area before turning it on.
Coil element model: Keep your reflector
bowls clean for best heat reflection.
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USINGTHESURFACECOOKINGAREAS(CONT.)
USING YOUR RANGE
Using cookware
Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to
•
the surface cooking area, cooktop, wiring, and
surrounding areas.
If the cookware is too small for the surface
•
cooking area or the bottom is not flat, the surface
cooking area could stay glowing red for an
extended length of time causing damage to
the range.
If you start cooking on high, it is important to turn
•
the control down to a lower setting to complete
cooking.
The surface cooking area could overheat or be
•
damaged if a pot has boiled dry or has been left
empty on a hot surface cooking area.
Using the right cookware
makes a big difference
Flat bottomed cookware, including woks,
•
canners, and teakettles, will provide
better contact with the surface cooking
area and provide the best cooking results.
Warped, dented, and ribbed-bottomed
•
cookware can result in uneven cooking
due to incomplete contact with the
surface cooking area.
Cookware that has been designed with
•
slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
Choose medium to heavy gauge
•
(thickness) cookware.
The pan material (type of metal or glass)
•
affects how quickly and evenly the
pan heats.
Home canning information
To protect your range:
Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
•
1"1"
Surface
cooking area
centered correctly, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
Do not place your canner on 2 surface cooking
•
When canning for long periods of time, alternate
•
use of the surface cooking areas between batches
to allow the areas to cool down, or prepare food in
small batches.
On coil element model, keep your reflector bowls
•
clean so that they will always reflect heat well.
Refer to your canner manual for specific
•
instructions.
Pan
Use the largest
•
surface cooking area for
best results. Also, use a
canner/pan that you can
center over the surface
cooking area and that
does not extend more
than one inch outside
the surface cooking
area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not
areas at the same time.
Too much heat will build
up and damage the
cooktop.
Start with hot water.
•
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to keep
water boiling.
Optional canning kit
(Coil element model)
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 Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool
service company.
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USING YOUR RANGE
USINGTHESURFACECOOKINGAREAS(CONT.)
Using the ceramic glass cooktop
(Ceramic glass cooktop model)
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
HOT SURFACEHOT SURFACE
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.
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.
on. You will see the
element cycling on and
off – even on the HI
setting – to help the
Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See
•
“Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” in the
“Caring for Your Range” section for more
information.
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.
Using cookware on
ceramic glass cooktops
Check for rough spots on the bottom of
•
your metal or glass cookware which could
scratch the ceramic glass surface.
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.
NOTE:Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking
area. The cookware could overheat, causing
damage to itself or the surface cooking area.
Hot surface indicator lights
(Ceramic glass cooktop model)
One of the hot surface indicator lights on the
cooktop will glow when a surface
cooking area becomes too hot to
HOT SURFACE
10
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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POSITIONINGRACKSANDPANS
USING YOUR RANGE
General guidelines
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
•
where you need them.
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, 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.
When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
•
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
When baking/roasting on 2 racks, position racks
•
in oven to allow good circulation of air around all
the food.
Do not place items on the oven door when it
•
is open.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys, angel
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For information on where to place your
rack when broiling, see “Broiling guide” later in
this section.
RACK POSITION
1st or 2nd rack
guide from bottom
2nd rack guide
from bottom
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof
glassware, and dark metal pans
When baking with insulated cookie sheets
•
or baking pans, place them in the bottom
third of the oven. You may need to increase the recommended baking times,
so test for doneness before removing from
the oven.
When using ovenproof glassware or dark
•
bakeware, reduce the oven temperature
by 25°F but use the same baking time.
Because these pans absorb heat, producing darker bottom browning and crispier
crusts, place the rack in the center of the
oven. When baking pies and bread, you
can use the temperature suggested in
the recipe.
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USING YOUR RANGE
FORBESTAIRCIRCULATION
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 11⁄2-2 inches of
space around each pan
and between pans and
oven walls.
For best baking results, bake 1 sheet of cookies
at a time.
If baking with
•
2 cookie sheets, use
racks 2 and 4. Switch
the cookie sheets to
the opposite rack
about 2⁄3 of the way
through the baking
time, then finish baking.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
PLACE
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.
USINGALUMINUMFOILFORBAKING
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies
or casseroles:
Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
•
with the food. Turn up
the foil edges and make
sure the foil is about
1 inch larger all around
than the dish holding
the food.
Do not cover the entire
•
rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circulation and give you poor
cooking results.
Do not line the oven bottom or the entire oven rack
•
with foil or other liners. It could affect the quality of
your baking.
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THEELECTRONICOVENCONTROL
USING YOUR RANGE
Electronic
display
HEAT
BAKE
AUTO
CLEAN
DELAY
BROIL
DTIMESTART?
TEMP
SELF-CLEANING OVENSELF-CLEANING OVEN
BAKE
Oven selector
pads
(pp. 16, 21, 31)
CUSTOM
BROIL
Temperature
pads
(pp. 17, 19, 21)
Display/clock
When you first plug in the range, everything on
•
the display will light up for 1 to 2 seconds, then
a time of day and “PF” will appear on the temperature display. Press the off/cancel pad to
clear “PF” from the display. If, after you set the
clock (see the “Setting the clock” section), “PF”
again appears on the display, your electricity was
off for a while. Reset the clock, if needed.
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 1-59 minutes, the display will
count down each second.
– For settings one hour or over, the display will
count down each minute.
When you are using cook time and/or stop time,
•
COOK
TIME
STOP
TIME
the display will show hours
and minutes or minutes and
seconds.
C
F
O
N
COOK
TIME
LOCKED
COOK
DELAY
START
TIME
RTIME
STOP
CLEAN
TIME
Electronic
MEALTIMER™
control pads
(pp. 23-26)
Using the control lock
The control lock lets you shut down the control panel
command pads. The control lock comes in handy
when you want to prevent others from using
the oven.
NOTES:
You can only use the control lock when the oven
•
is not in use or the control has not been set.
Set the control lock when cleaning the control
•
panel to prevent yourself from accidentally turning
on the oven.
The control lock will stay on even after a power
•
failure.
To lock the control panel:
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
START
ENTER
pad other than clock or timer set.
To unlock the control panel:
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
START
ENTER
Timer set and off
pads (pp. 14, 15)
TIMER
STOP
TIME
SET
HR MIN
Hour
pads
(p. 14)
TIMER
OFF
Minute
pads
(p. 14)
CLOCK LIGHT
OFF
START
ENTER
CANCEL
5 SEC
Start/enter
pad
(p. 16)
You will hear a single tone and “Loc” and
will appear on the temperature display.
When the control is locked, “START?”
will appear on the display and 3 tones
5 SEC
will sound if you press any command
You will hear 3 tones followed by a single
tone. “Loc” and will disappear from the
temperature display.
5 SEC
Clock pad
(p. 14)
Manual oven
light pad
(p. 44)
Off/cancel
pad
(p. 16)
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USING YOUR RANGE
SETTINGTHECLOCK
NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed,
press and hold the clock pad for 5 seconds. To
display the clock time again, press and hold the
clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to
reset the time. While the clock is not displayed,
you can see the clock for 5 minutes by pressing
the clock pad.
1. Press the clock pad.
2. Set the time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
3. Start the clock.
PRESSYOU SEE
CLOCK
PRESSYOU SEE
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
USINGTHEELECTRONICMINUTETIMER
HR MIN
OR
5 SEC
TIME
TIME
(example for 5:30)
CLOCK
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 1-second tones
when the set time is up.
1. Press the timer set pad.
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PRESSYOU SEE
TIMER
SET
RTIME
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USINGTHEELECTRONICMINUTETIMER(CONT.)
USING YOUR RANGE
2. Set the time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
3. Start the minute timer.
The minute timer will begin counting down
immediately after the timer is started.
When the time is up:
You will hear four 1-second tones, then four
1-second reminder tones every minute until you
press the timer off pad.
NOTE: To remove the reminder tones, press and
hold the timer set pad for 5 seconds. To bring
back the tones, follow the same step. You will
see “oFF” when the tones are turned off and
“on” when they are turned on.
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
(example for ten minutes)
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
(display counts down)
YOU SEE
RTIME
RTIME
RTIME
4. Turn off the minute timer.
To cancel the minute timer:
Press the timer off pad.
PRESSYOU SEE
TIMER
OFF
(time of day)
PRESSYOU SEE
TIMER
OFF
(time of day)
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USING YOUR RANGE
STARTING/CANCELINGAFUNCTION
After setting a function, you must press the start/
enter pad to start the function. If you
START
ENTER
do not press the start/enter pad within
5 seconds of setting, “START?” will
show on the display as a reminder.
5 SEC
TONES
Tones tell you if a function is entered correctly or
not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed.
To shut off all tones except for the end-of-timer
and error tones:
Press and hold the stop time pad for 5 seconds.
A short tone will sound to tell you the
STOP
TIME
tones have been changed. Repeat to turn
the tones back on. You will see “oFF” for
3 seconds when the tones are turned off
and “on” for 3 seconds when they are
turned on.
The off/cancel pad will cancel any function except for
the clock, timer, or control lock. When you
OFF
CANCEL
To choose between high and low volume tones:
Press and hold the delay start time pad for 5 seconds.
DELAY
START
TIME
press the off/cancel pad, the display will
show the time of day or, if the minute timer
is also being used, the time remaining.
A short tone will sound to tell you the tones
have been changed. Either “HI” or “LO” will
appear on the time display for 3 seconds to
show the volume you chose.
BAKING/ROASTING
Your oven is designed with the AccuBake
temperature management system to constantly
monitor oven temperature. The burner element
will cycle, as needed, to maintain the desired
temperature. This feature is automatically
activated when the oven is in operation.
1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven.
For more information, see the “Positioning racks
and pans” section.
2. Choose the bake setting (optional).
USING YOUR RANGE
Front of rack
Rear of rack
PRESS YOU SEE
BAKE
BAKE
F
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BAKING/ROASTING(CONT.)
3. Set the temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. Use these pads until the desired
temperature shows on the small display.
4. When roasting, put your food in the oven.
You do not have to preheat the oven when
roasting, unless your recipe recommends it.
NOTE: The oven will cook normally even though
the preheat countdown timer is displayed.
PRESSYOU SEE
TEMP
USING YOUR RANGE
BAKE
(example for bake at 375°F)
USING YOUR RANGE
F
Roasting meats and poultry
For even cooking, place the meat on a
•
rack in a shallow pan. This keeps the meat
out of the drippings and allows the heat to
circulate better.
Use a meat thermometer for the most
•
accurate doneness. Insert it so the tip is in
the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the meat or poultry. Make
sure the thermometer is not touching
bone, fat, or the bottom of the pan.
5. Press the start/enter pad.
A preheating time will count down on the display.
The oven control automatically sets preheating
times based on the oven temperature you select:
For 245°F and less, the preheating time is
•
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
For 250°F-445°F, the preheating time is
•
4 minutes, 15 seconds.
For above 450°F, the preheating time is
•
6 minutes, 30 seconds.
As the preheat countdown ends, the selected
oven temperature replaces “PrE” on the display
and the time of day reappears. You will hear a
1-second tone, indicating the oven is ready to use.
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
(example for set temperature
of 350°F)
YOU SEE
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
F
O
N
F
O
N
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USING YOUR RANGE
BAKING/ROASTING(CONT.)
The AccuBake system electronically regulates
the preheat time and temperature to maintain a
precise temperature range for the best cooking
results. The preheat and set temperatures may
be different at the end of the countdown. This
is normal.
6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the
preheat countdown time ends.
During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on
and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
7. After cooking, turn off the oven.
NOTE: You can change the temperature setting
any time after pressing the start/enter pad. You
do not have to press the start/enter pad again.
Changing the temperature will not change
preheat countdown times.
PRESSYOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
Save energy and save money
“Oven peeking” can make cooking times
•
longer and affect food quality.
Rely on a timer to keep track of cooking time.
•
Plan your meals for the most efficient use
•
of the oven by cooking more than one
food at a time, or baking while the oven
is still hot after cooking a meal.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven
•
when broiling or roasting, unless your
recipe recommends doing so.
(time of day)
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ADJUSTINGTHEOVENTEMPERATURECONTROL
USING YOUR RANGE
Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster
or slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the offset temperature by
following the steps below.
1. Press and hold the bake pad for 5 seconds.
The display will show the current offset temperature, for example “0,” if you have not already
adjusted the temperature.
2. Set the new offset temperature.
Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower
the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set
the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as
high as +30°F. A minus (-) sign will appear before
the number when decreasing the temperature
setting. The minus sign shows the oven will be
cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign
in front of the number when increasing the
temperature setting.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.
PRESSYOU SEE
BAKE
(factory setting of “0”)
F
PRESSYOU SEE
TEMP
(example when making oven
10°F warmer)
F
3. Enter the adjustment.
NOTE: You must press the start/enter pad or
your changes will not be made.
To display temperatures in °C instead of °F:
Press and hold the custom broil pad for 5 seconds.
You will hear a short tone and the tem-
CUSTOM
BROIL
peratures displayed will switch to °C. To
switch back to °F, repeat the instructions
above. Whenever you switch, “°C” or “°F”
will be displayed for 5 seconds.
How to determine the amount of
adjustment needed
The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust
the offset temperature to get the cooking results
you want. You can figure out cooking results by the
amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for
baked foods.
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
(time of day)
TO COOK
FOOD ...
A little more
Moderately more
Much more
A little less
Moderately less
Much less
ADJUST BY
THIS NUMBER
OF DEGREES
(FAHRENHEIT)
+10
+20
+30
-10
-20
-30
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BROILING
NOTES:
Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe
•
recommends it.
Leave the door partly open whenever you use the
•
oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper
temperatures.
See “Broiling tips” later in this section.
•
1. Place the rack where you need it.
You need to place the rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil
element. See “Broiling guide” later in this section.
USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE
Front of rack
2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the
pan in the center of the oven rack.
3. Close the door to the broil stop position.
The broil stop position lets the door stay open
by itself about 5 inches.
Rear of rack
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BROILING(CONT.)
USING YOUR RANGE
4. Press the custom broil pad.
5. Start the oven.
You the can change the temperature setting any
time before or after pressing the start/enter pad.
To change the setting, see “To custom broil at
a lower temperature” below. After changing the
setting, you do not have to press the start/enter
pad again.
6. After broiling, turn off the oven.
To custom broil at a lower temperature:
If your food is cooking too fast, press the ▼ temp
•
pad until “325°F” shows on the small display.
PRESSYOU SEE
CUSTOM
BROIL
BROIL
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BROIL
PRESSYOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day)
PRESSYOU SEE
TEMP
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
TIMETIMECOOK
(example shows broil at 325°F)
F
F
F
O
N
If you want your food to broil slower from the start,
•
press the custom broil pad and press the ▼ temp
pad so a temperature between 300°F and 525°F
shows on the small display.
Lower temperature settings let the broil heating
element cycle and slow cooking. The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.
NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may
cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
PRESSYOU SEE
CUSTOM
BROIL
BAKE
BROIL
(example shows broil at 400°F)
TEMP
YOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BROIL
F
O
N
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USING YOUR RANGE
BROILINGTIPS
Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are
•
designed to drain extra liquid and grease away
from the cooking surface. This drainage helps
prevent spatter or smoke.
Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
•
To make sure the grease drains well, do not use
•
cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.
Broiling guide
Recommended rack positions are numbered from
the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, turn
meat after approximately 2⁄3 of the broiling time.
Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of
the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets,
may not need to be turned at all. Lobster tails are
not turned.
Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil
•
element.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the
•
oven when you remove the food. Drippings will
bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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USINGTHEELECTRONIC MEALTIMER
The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the
oven on and off at times you set, even when you are
not around.
Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods that
do not need a preheated oven, like meats and
casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for
cakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise properly.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct
time of day. (See the “Setting the clock” section.)
To start baking/roasting now and stop
automatically:
1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and
put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see “Positioning
racks and pans” earlier in this section.
USING YOUR RANGE
TM
CONTROL
wWARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one
hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in death, food poisoning,
or sickness.
2. Choose the bake setting.
3. Set the temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. Use these pads until the temperature
you want shows on the small display.
4. Press the cook time pad.
5. Set the cook time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESSYOU SEE
BAKE
BAKE
PRESSYOU SEE
TEMP
BAKE
(example shows bake at 375°F)
PRESSYOU SEE
COOK
TIME
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
(example shows 30-minute
baking/roasting time)
BAKE
BAKE
F
F
F
TIMECOOK
F
TIMECOOK
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USING YOUR RANGE
USING YOUR RANGE
USINGTHEELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL(CONT.)
6. Start the oven.
NOTES:
You can change the temperature or time
•
settings any time after pressing the start/enter
pad by repeating Steps 3 or 5. You do not have
to press the start/enter pad.
The display will count down the baking/roasting
•
time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more
than one hour) or in minutes and seconds
(if cook time is less than one hour).
7. When baking/roasting is done:
The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.
You will also hear four 1-second tones every
minute until you press the off/cancel pad.
NOTE: To remove the reminder tones, press and
hold the cook time pad for 5 seconds. To bring
back the tones, repeat this step. You will see
“oFF” when the tones are turned off and “on”
when they are turned on.
8. Turn off the oven.
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
DTIMETIMECOOK
(display counts down cook
time)
YOU SEE
PRESSYOU SEE
F
O
N
TIMECOOK
NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel
the MEALTIMER control setting.
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day)
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USINGTHEELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL(CONT.)
To delay start and stop automatically:
1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and
put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see “Positioning
racks and pans” earlier in this section.
USING YOUR RANGE
2. Choose the bake setting.
3. Set the temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. Use these pads until the temperature
you want shows on the small display.
4. Press the cook time pad.
5. Set the cook time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the
correct time shows on the display.
PRESSYOU SEE
BAKE
BAKE
PRESSYOU SEE
TEMP
BAKE
(example shows bake at 375°F)
PRESSYOU SEE
COOK
TIME
BAKE
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
BAKE
(example shows 30-minute
baking/roasting time)
F
F
F
TIMECOOK
F
TIMECOOK
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USING YOUR RANGE
USINGTHEELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL(CONT.)
6. Press the delay start time pad.
7. Set the start time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
The example at the right shows a chosen
start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will shut off
by itself at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set
cook time).
8. Press the start/enter pad.
NOTE: You can change the temperature or
time settings any time after pressing the start/
enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 7.
9. When the start time is reached:
You will hear a 1-second tone. The display will
count down the baking/roasting time in hours
and minutes (if the cook time is more than one
hour) or in minutes and seconds if the cook
time is less than one hour).
PRESSYOU SEE
DELAY
START
TIME
BAKE
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
BAKE
(example shows 2 o’clock
start time)
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
BAKEDELAY
YOU SEE
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
DTIMETIMECOOK
(display counts down cook
time)
F
STARTTIME
F
STARTTIME
O
N
F
O
N
10. When baking/roasting is done:
The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.
You will also hear four 1-second tones every
minute until you press the off/cancel pad.
NOTE: To remove the reminder tones, press
and hold the cook time pad for 5 seconds. To
bring back the tones, repeat this step. You will
see “oFF” when the tones are turned off and
“on” when they are turned on.
11. Turn off the oven.
NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel
the MEALTIMER control setting.
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YOU SEE
TIMECOOK
PRESSYOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day)
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THEOVENVENT
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching items left
near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Ceramic glass cooktop model
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent on the backguard below the control panel.
The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not
to block the vent, or you could get poor baking/
roasting results.
USING YOUR RANGE
OFF
HI
OFF
F
R
SELF-CLEANING OVENSELF-CLEANING OVEN
BAKE
TIMETIME
LOCKEDLOCKED
N
O
HEATHEAT
COOKCOOK
BAKEBAKE
?
DELAYDELAY
STARTSTART
BROILBROIL
D
TIMETIME
DELAY
START
COOK
TIME
TIME
TEMP
AUTO
CUSTOM
CLEAN
BROIL
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
OFF
HI
LO
8
2
OFF
7
HI
3
LO
6
8
4
5
2
7
PUSH TO TURN
3
6
4
5
3
STOPSTOPCLEANCLEANTIMETIME
OFFOFF
STARART
CANCEL
ENTER
MIN MIN
HR HR
STOP
TIME
M
LO
2
LIGHTLIGHT
CLOCKCLOCK
TIMER
TIMER
OFF
C
SET
HI
8
LO
8
2
7
7
6
3
4
5
6
PUSH TO TURN
4
5
Coil element model
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook
on this unit or keep food warm on it while the oven
is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not
block the vent by using extra large pans or
covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.
NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.
They could melt.
HOT SURFACE
Oven vent
Oven vent
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USING YOUR RANGE
THEANTI-TIPBRACKET
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.
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
wWARNING
Tip Over Hazard
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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THESTORAGEDRAWER
Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can
remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under
the range. Be careful when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer:
1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the
drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops
are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.
They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it
out to the second stop.
2. Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all
the way out.
USING YOUR RANGE
Replacing the storage drawer:
1. Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of the opening.
Also, be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the
lower slide rail.
2. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the
metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the
drawer guides. Then slide the drawer closed.
Lower slide rail
(inside drawer
opening)
Upper drawer
guides
(on inside walls)
Drawer
slide rail
Lower
drawer guide
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USINGTHE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the
inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the
easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
wWARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling
dangerous fumes.
BEFOREYOUSTART
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make
sure you:
Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot
•
enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a
soapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket.
You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting.
Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots
•
and pans being stored in the oven.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help
•
reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as
•
possible after the oven cools down. When sugar
is heated to a high temperature in the SelfCleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause
the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain.
This can cause staining and etching or pitting.
Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want
•
them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven
racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will
become harder to slide. (See the “Cleaning chart”
in the “Caring for Your Range” section.) If you
clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place
them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The guides
are counted from bottom to top.)
Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
•
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
TIPS:
Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
•
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.
Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They
•
may melt.
Do not leave any foil in the oven during the
•
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
The oven light will not work during the
•
Self-Cleaning cycle.
DO NOT
hand-clean
gasket
Hand-clean
frame
Hand-clean
door around
edge
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SETTINGTHECONTROLS
NOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time
of day. (See “Setting the clock” in the “Using Your
Range” section.)
To start cleaning immediately:
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
1. Press the auto clean pad.
This will automatically set a 31⁄2-hour
Self-Cleaning cycle.
NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down
1
⁄2 hour before the cycle is over.
2. Set the cleaning time (optional).
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or
shorter than 31⁄2 hours, use the hour and minute
pads to set the cleaning time you want. Press
the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until a time
between 21⁄2-41⁄2 hours shows on the display.
Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
•
Use 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours for average to heavy soil.
•
3. Start the oven.
Make sure the door is closed all the way. If the
door is open even a little, it will not lock. Press
the door closed if needed. If the door is closed, it
will lock as soon as you press the start/enter pad.
4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends:
LOCKED goes off and the door unlocks.
PRESSYOU SEE
AUTO
CLEAN
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
(example shows 41⁄2-hour
cleaning time)
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
DTIME
YOU SEE
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
O
N
LOCKED
CLEAN
TIME
5. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe
off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or
sponge.
If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive
cleanser or cleaning sponge.
CLEAN
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
SETTINGTHECONTROLS(CONT.)
To delay the start using delay start time:
1. Press the auto clean pad.
This will automatically set a 31⁄2 hour
Self-Cleaning cycle.
NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down
1⁄2
hour before the cycle is over.
2. Set the cleaning time (optional).
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or
shorter than 31⁄2 hours, use the hour and minute
pads to set the cleaning time you want. Press
the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until a time
between 21⁄2-41⁄2 hours shows on the display.
Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil.
•
Use 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours for average to heavy soil.
•
3. Press the delay start time pad.
4. Set the start time.
Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the
correct time shows on the display. The oven will
automatically come up with the stop time by
adding the set cleaning time to the set start time.
PRESSYOU SEE
AUTO
CLEAN
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
(example for 41⁄2-hour cycle)
PRESSYOU SEE
DELAY
START
TIME
PRESSYOU SEE
HR MIN
START
START
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
TIME
5. Press the start/enter pad.
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(example for 2:30 start time)
PRESSYOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
DELAYCLEAN
O
N
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SETTINGTHECONTROLS(CONT.)
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle starts:
The door will lock as soon as the oven starts to
heat up.
7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends:
LOCKED goes off and the door unlocks.
NOTE:The stop time will be the start time plus
the cleaning time.
8. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe
off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or
sponge.
If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive
cleanser or cleaning sponge.
YOU SEE
HEAT
DTIME
YOU SEE
O
N
LOCKED
CLEAN
TIME
CLEAN
To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time:
If the oven temperature is too high for baking/
roasting when you press the off/cancel pad, “cln,”
TIMED, ON, “cool,” and LOCKED will appear on
the display until the oven cools.
Self-cleaning tips
Keep the kitchen well ventilated during
•
the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of
heat, odors, and smoke.
Clean the oven before it gets heavily
•
soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes
longer and could cause an increased
amount of smoke.
PRESSYOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
DTIME
O
N
LOCKED
CLEAN
TIME
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
HOWTHECYCLEWORKS
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn
away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven
gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or
broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease
and burns it away.
Your oven is automatically preset for a 31⁄2-hour
Self-Cleaning cycle.
The graph at the right shows you what happens
in a 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Notice that the
heating stops 1⁄2 hour before the 31⁄2-hour setting
is up.
875°F ( 468°C )
CLEANING CYCLE
OVEN SHUT OFF
( normal broiling temperature )
T emperature
DOOR LOCKS
START1123STOP
Time In Hours
DOOR UNLOCKS
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CARINGFOR YOUR RANGE
Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found
around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it
looking and working like new.
wWARNING
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
CLEANINGCHART
Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all
controls are off and the range is cool.
PART
Control knobs
Control panel
Exterior surfaces
(other than ceramic
glass cooktop and
control panel)
HOW TO CLEAN
1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
2. Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
them well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish of the knobs.
3. Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
Wash the panel with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe the panel with
•
clean water and dry it well. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish.
OR
Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray
•
the cleaner directly on the panel. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
Wash the surface with a sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and
•
spray glass cleaner. Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Use a
nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
Do not use steel wool, abrasives, or harsh cleansers. They may damage
•
the finish.
If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy
•
residue.
NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
juice) remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe
up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool. Be careful when cleaning
around the model and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could
remove the numbers.
Coil elements
(Model RF395LXE)
You do not have to clean open coil elements because spatters or spills will
•
burn off.
Do not immerse the coil elements in water.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
CLEANINGCHART(CONT.)
PART
Porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls
(Model RF395LXE)
Ceramic glass
cooktop
(Model RF396LXE)
Broiler pan
and grid
Oven racks
HOW TO CLEAN
Wipe off excess spills.
•
Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water.
•
Rinse and dry well.
OR
Place the bowls upside down on the oven racks in the oven during the Self-
•
Cleaning cycle.
See the “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” section.
•
Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse
•
and dry well.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (See “Before you start” in the “Using
•
the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.)
OR
Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.
•
Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
•
OR
Leave the racks in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
•
NOTE: If you leave your racks in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle, they
will lose their original color and become harder to slide. If you need to, apply a
small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to make the racks easier to slide.
Oven door glass
Oven cavity
Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic
•
scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
•
Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools
•
down. (See “Before you start” in the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.)
See the “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
•
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COILELEMENTSANDREFLECTORBOWLS(MODELRF395LXE)
Removing
1. Make sure all coil elements are off and
cool before removing coil elements and
reflector bowls.
2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite
the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear
the reflector bowl.
OFF
BAKE
BAKE
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3. Pull the coil element straight away from
the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the “Cleaning
chart” earlier in this section for cleaning
instructions.
cookware on the coil elements. They also help
catch spills. When they are kept clean, they
reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your
cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be
LIFT-UPCOOKTOP(MODELRF395LXE)
NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could
result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.
1. Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
2. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm,
soapy water and a sponge. Use a soapy steelwool pad on heavily soiled areas.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both
sides while pressing the support rods back to
unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.
too large for the coil element. In either case, some
of the heat that’s meant to go into or around cookware goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This
extra heat can cause it to change color.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
CLEANINGTHECERAMICGLASSCOOKTOP(MODELRF396LXE)
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However,
you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop
differently than you would standard electric opencoil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop
will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because
of this, you should keep the surface dust free and
soil free before heating.
Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory
for improved protection
and easier cleaning.
The Cooktop Polishing Creme included
with your range,
paper towels or a
sponge, and a singleedge razor blade in a
holder (see next page
for ordering informa-
tion) are all you need
to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning methods, please review “Cleaning tips” in the next
column and on the next page. Follow them each
time you use your cooktop. This will ensure you
get the best performance out of your cooktop, as
well as preserve that uniquely elegant look.
Cleaning tips
What to use:
Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your
•
Razor scraper in a holder – Use this scraper to
•
range with a paper
towel or clean, damp
sponge – This creme
has been developed
especially for cleaning
and protecting your
cooktop. When using
the creme, follow the
instructions on the
container.
remove cooked-on soils
from your ceramic glass
cooktop. To avoid
scratches, keep the razor
blade as flat against the
cooktop as possible.
Store razor blades out
of reach of children.
To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these
instructions:
Remove sugar spills and soils from the cooktop
•
while the surface is still warm to avoid pitting on
the surface.
Marks from sliding metal pans on the cooktop are
•
difficult to remove completely. Use cooktop
polishing creme to clean the area. Several applications may be necessary.
Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads,
•
gritty powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust
remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products
with ammonia. These products could damage the
cooktop surface.
1. You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper
towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot
Surface Indicator Light goes off.
2. For stubborn spills, rub the Cooktop Polishing
Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel.
If some soil remains, leave some creme on the
spot(s) and follow Step 3.
3. Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.
4. Finish by polishing the entire cooktop with
Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.
To order the Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No.
3191048) or a razor scraper (Part No. 3183488),
call 1-800-253-1301. You will hear a recording.
Follow the steps to place an order.
How to keep your cooktop looking like new:
IF THERE ARE
Sugary spills
and soils (such
as jellies and
candy syrups)
Dark streaks,
specks, and
discoloration
Metal marks
(from copper
and aluminum
pans)
Tiny scratches
or abrasions
WHAT TO DO
To prevent pitting on the
cooktop, wipe up with a
paper towel or clean, damp
sponge while the ceramic
glass surface is still
warm. Remove spills as
soon as possible after
they occur.
Use the Cooktop Polishing
Creme or a nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp
paper towel or sponge.
Use the Cooktop Polishing
Creme with a damp paper
towel or sponge before
heating the cooktop again.
If heated before cleaning,
metal marks may not
come off.
Scratches and abrasions
do not affect cooking. After
many cleanings, they will
become less visible. To
prevent scratches and
abrasions, use the Cooktop
Polishing Creme regularly.
NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water
and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent
streaking or staining.
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
REMOVINGTHEOVENDOOR
For normal use of your range, you do not need to
remove the door. However, if you have to remove
the door follow the instructions in this section.
NOTE:If the door removal pins included in the
Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails or
screws may be used. Be careful that the length of
the nail or screw does not damage the oven by
chipping or scratching the porcelain surface.
To remove:
1. Open the door about halfway. Insert door
removal pins into both hinge hangers. Do not
remove them while the door is removed from
the range.
2. Close the door as far as the door removal pins
will let you.
Insert door removal
pin here
3. Rotate the door toward the range. Lift up the
door until it stops. Do not use the door handle to
lift the door. Rotate the door toward the floor and
pull it toward you.
Range
Hinge
hanger
Oven door
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Rotate
Range
Lift up
Oven door
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REMOVINGTHEOVENDOOR(CONT.)
To replace:
NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still
be in both sides of the door.
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on
the front of the door and your thumbs on the
inside surface.
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2. Rest the hinge hanger so that it is flat (at the
bottom of the hinge hanger on the bottom of the
front frame slot).
3. Position the door with the hinge hanger slots
almost parallel to the front frame.
4. Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots
become fastened to the range. Lower the door
and rotate it slightly from the front to the back
until the slots are fully fastened. The hinge
hanger will be close to the bottom of the front
frame slot.
5. Pull door open about halfway and remove the
door removal pins. Save door removal pins for
future use.
6. Close the door.
Oven door
Up
Remove door
removal pin
Range
Hinge
hanger
Hinge
hanger
flat
In
Front frame
slot bottom
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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
THEOVENLIGHT
The oven light will come on when you open the
oven door.
To turn the light on or off when the oven
door is closed:
Press the oven light pad.
•
LIGHT
To replace the oven light:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
4. Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
the oven by turning
it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
NOTE: The oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any
kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.
If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 47.
RANGEDOESNOTWORK
PROBLEM
Nothing works
The oven does not work
The surface cooking
areas will not work
CAUSE
The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage.
•
(See Installation Instructions.)
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
•
The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
•
turning them.
You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the proper
•
instructions.
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
•
The coil elements are not plugged in all the way (Model RF395LXE).
•
(See “Replacing” on page 38.)
You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in
•
before turning them to a setting.
WHENSELF-CLEANINGYOUROVEN
PROBLEM
The Self-Cleaning cycle
will not work
CAUSE
You did not press the start/enter pad.
•
You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or
•
cancel and reset the control.
The door is not closed all the way.
•
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TROUBLESHOOTING
COOKINGRESULTS
PROBLEM
Cooking results are
not what you expected
DISPLAYMESSAGES
PROBLEM
The display is showing
“PF”
“F” followed by a
number shows on
the display
CAUSE
The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven
•
temperature control” on page 19 to adjust the oven temperature.
You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe).
•
You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable
•
cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size.
There is not enough air space around the pan when baking. Allow 11⁄2 to
•
2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan.
The cookware is too large or too small for the surface cooking area being
•
used. The pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface
cooking area being used.
The range is not level. (See the Installation Instructions.)
•
CAUSE
There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the
•
display, then reset the clock. (See page 14.)
Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again,
•
call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 47.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 47.
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R
EQUESTING
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you
the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
IF
YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
A
SSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and
the complete model and serial number of your
appliance (see the “A Note to You” section).
This information will help us better respond to
your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
Features and specifications on our full line
•
of appliances
Installation information
•
Use and maintenance procedures
•
IF
YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you only use FSP
parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
WHIRLPOOL
®
appliance.
®
factory authorized
Accessory and repair parts sales
•
Do-it-yourself repair help
•
Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speak-
•
ing, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
•
repair parts distributors
Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company
in your area, you can also look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number
or your nearest authorized service center.
F
OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE
If you need further assistance, you can write to
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
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NOTES
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INDEX
This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s)
on which you can find each topic.
TOPICPAGE
AIR CIRCULATION.....................................................12
B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool.
E. Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this
Use and Care Guide.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials
or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
service company.
Ceramic glass cooktop only: FSP replacement parts and repair labor for
CLEANTOP® ceramic glass cooktop.
Whirlpool warrants that:
–The ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor
–The ceramic glass cooktop pattern will not wear off
–The rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will
not crack
–The ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock
–The surface unit elements will not burn out
8/96
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or
limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized
Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of this book. After checking “Troubleshooting,”
additional help can be found by checking the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section, or by calling the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.