Whirlpool RF395LXE, RF396LXE User Manual

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Self-Cleaning
Electric Ranges
A Note to You............ 2
Range Safety ......... 3-5
Parts and Features ... 6
Using Your Range ..... 8
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle........ 30
Range ..................... 35
Troubleshooting...... 45
Requesting Assistance or
Service .................... 47
4.65 Cubic Foot Oven
MODELS RF395LXE RF396LXE
PART NO. 3196279 Rev. B
Index ....................... 50
Warranty ................. 52
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
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A NOTE TO YOU

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
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 Registration Card 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.
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Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
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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
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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
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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
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installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating
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the Room. Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should
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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
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garments should never be worn while using the range.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part
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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
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materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother
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fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 –
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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
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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
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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
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steam escape before removing or replacing food. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers –
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Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.
Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
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Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven
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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
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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
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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.
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Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler
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pan and other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood –
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease
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should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
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off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
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PARTS AND 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)
CONTROL PANEL
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 TURN PUSH TO TURN
Left rear control knob
AccuBake system electronic oven control
OFF OFF
HI
8
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
7
6
5
BAKE
CUSTOM
BROIL
CLEAN
AUTO
HEAT
BAKE
DELAY
BROIL
DTIME START?
TEMP
C
F
O
N
LOCKED
COOK
TIME
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
COOK
DELAY START
TIME
TIMER
TIMER
SET
STOP
RTIME
CLEAN TIME
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)
CONTROL PANEL
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 TURN PUSH TO TURN
Left rear control knob
AccuBake system electronic oven control
OFF OFF
HI
8
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
7
6
5
BAKE
CUSTOM
BROIL
AUTO
CLEAN
HEAT
BAKE
DELAY
BROIL
DTIME START?
TEMP
C
F
O
N
LOCKED
COOK
COOK
TIME
ACCUBAKE SYSTE
DELAY START
TIME
TIMER
TIMER
SET
STOP
RTIME
CLEAN TIME
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.

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS

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.
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To bring liquids to a boil.
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To hold a rapid boil.
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To fry chicken or pancakes.
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For gravy, pudding, and icing.
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To cook large amounts of
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vegetables. To keep food cooking after
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starting it on a higher setting. To keep food warm until it’s
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ready to serve.
Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
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•
•
•
•
•
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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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USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (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
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cookware can result in uneven cooking due to incomplete contact with the surface cooking area.
Cookware that has been designed with
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (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
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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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POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS

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

FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven
for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking.
Place the pans so
•
that one is not directly over the other.
For best results,
•
allow 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.

USING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKING

Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles:
Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
•
with the food. 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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THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL

USING YOUR RANGE
Electronic display
HEAT
BAKE
AUTO
CLEAN
DELAY
BROIL
DTIME START?
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

SETTING THE CLOCK

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.
PRESS YOU SEE
CLOCK
PRESS YOU SEE
PRESS YOU SEE
START
ENTER

USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER

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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PRESS YOU SEE
TIMER
SET
RTIME
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USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (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.
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
(example for ten minutes)
PRESS YOU 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.
PRESS YOU SEE
TIMER
OFF
(time of day)
PRESS YOU SEE
TIMER
OFF
(time of day)
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USING YOUR RANGE

STARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTION

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.
PRESS YOU SEE
TEMP
USING YOUR RANGE
BAKE
(example for bake at 375°F)
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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.
PRESS YOU 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.
PRESS YOU 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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ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.
PRESS YOU SEE
BAKE
(factory setting of “0”)
F
PRESS YOU 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.
PRESS YOU 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.
PRESS YOU SEE
CUSTOM
BROIL
BROIL
PRESS YOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BROIL
PRESS YOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day)
PRESS YOU SEE
TEMP
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
TIME TIMECOOK
(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.
PRESS YOU 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

BROILING TIPS

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.
MEAT Steak, 1" thick
medium rare medium well done
Hamburger Patties, 3⁄4" thick, 1⁄4 lb well done Pork Chops, 1" thick Ham Slice, 1⁄2" thick, precooked Frankfurters Lamb Chops, 1" thick Chicken
bone-in pieces boneless breasts
Fish
fillets 1⁄4-1⁄2" thick steaks 3⁄4-1" thick
Lobster Tails, 6-8 oz
RACK POSITION
4
4 4 4 4 4
3 4
4
3
APPROXIMATE TIME
(MINUTES)
SIDE 1
14-15 15-16 18-19
13-14 20-22 8-10 5-7 14-17
17-20 11-16
8-10 16-18
17-20
SIDE 2
7-8 8-9 9-10
7-8 10-11 4-5 3-4 8-9
17-20 11-16
4-5 8-9
N/A
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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USING THE ELECTRONIC 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.
PRESS YOU SEE
BAKE
BAKE
PRESS YOU SEE
TEMP
BAKE
(example shows bake at 375°F)
PRESS YOU SEE
COOK
TIME
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
(example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time)
BAKE
BAKE
F
F
F
TIMECOOK
F
TIMECOOK
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USING THE ELECTRONIC 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.
PRESS YOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
DTIME TIMECOOK
(display counts down cook time)
YOU SEE
PRESS YOU 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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USING THE ELECTRONIC 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.
PRESS YOU SEE
BAKE
BAKE
PRESS YOU SEE
TEMP
BAKE
(example shows bake at 375°F)
PRESS YOU SEE
COOK
TIME
BAKE
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
BAKE
(example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time)
F
F
F
TIMECOOK
F
TIMECOOK
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USING YOUR RANGE
USING THE ELECTRONIC 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).
PRESS YOU SEE
DELAY START
TIME
BAKE
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
BAKE
(example shows 2 o’clock start time)
PRESS YOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
BAKEDELAY
YOU SEE
HEAT
BAKE
BROIL
DTIME TIMECOOK
(display counts down cook time)
F
START TIME
F
START TIME
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
PRESS YOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
(time of day)
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THE OVEN VENT

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
STOPSTOP CLEANCLEAN TIMETIME
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

THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET

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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THE STORAGE DRAWER

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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USING THE 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.
BEFORE YOU START
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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SETTING THE CONTROLS

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.
PRESS YOU SEE
AUTO
CLEAN
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
(example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning time)
PRESS YOU 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
SETTING THE CONTROLS (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.
PRESS YOU SEE
AUTO
CLEAN
PRESS YOU SEE
HR MIN
(example for 41⁄2-hour cycle)
PRESS YOU SEE
DELAY START
TIME
PRESS YOU 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)
PRESS YOU SEE
START
ENTER
5 SEC
DELAY CLEAN
O
N
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SETTING THE CONTROLS (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.
PRESS YOU SEE
OFF
CANCEL
DTIME
O
N
LOCKED
CLEAN TIME
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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE

HOW THE CYCLE WORKS

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
START 11 2 3 STOP
Time In Hours
DOOR UNLOCKS
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CARING FOR 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.

CLEANING CHART

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
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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
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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
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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
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the finish. If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy
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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
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burn off.
Do not immerse the coil elements in water.
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CLEANING CHART (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.
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Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water.
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Rinse and dry well.
OR
Place the bowls upside down on the oven racks in the oven during the Self-
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Cleaning cycle.
See the “Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop” section.
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Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse
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and dry well.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle (See “Before you start” in the “Using
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the Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.)
OR
Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.
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Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
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OR
Leave the racks in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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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
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scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well. Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
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Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools
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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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COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODEL RF395LXE)
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.
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COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODEL RF395LXE) (CONT.)
Replacing
1. Make sure all coil elements are off and
cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls.
2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the
coil element receptacle.
OFF
BAKE
BAKE
3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with
the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the coil element terminal into the receptacle.
4. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle
as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle.
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COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODEL RF395LXE) (CONT.)
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the
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-UP COOKTOP (MODEL RF395LXE)
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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CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (MODEL RF396LXE)
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
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Razor scraper in a holder – Use this scraper to
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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,
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gritty powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products with ammonia. These products could damage the cooktop surface.
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CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (MODEL RF396LXE) (CONT.)
Steps to follow:
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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REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR

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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REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (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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THE OVEN LIGHT

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.
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LIGHT
To replace the oven light:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of
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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.
RANGE DOES NOT WORK
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.
WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN
PROBLEM
The Self-Cleaning cycle will not work
CAUSE
You did not press the start/enter pad.
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You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or
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cancel and reset the control.
The door is not closed all the way.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
COOKING RESULTS
PROBLEM
Cooking results are not what you expected
DISPLAY MESSAGES
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
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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,
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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
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Use and maintenance procedures
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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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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.
TOPIC PAGE
AIR CIRCULATION.....................................................12
ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 28
ASSISTANCE .............................................................47
BAKING
AccuBake .........................................................16, 18
Aluminum foil.......................................................... 12
Pans .................................................................11, 12
Racks................................................................11, 12
Setting cycle ........................................................... 16
Tips ......................................................................... 17
BROILING
Grid......................................................................... 22
Pan ................................................................... 20, 22
Rack positions ........................................................ 22
Setting cycle ........................................................... 21
Tips ......................................................................... 22
CLEANING
Broiler pan and grid ................................................ 36
Ceramic glass cooktop .................................... 40, 41
Coil elements.............................................. 35, 37-39
Control knobs ......................................................... 35
Control panel .......................................................... 35
Exterior surfaces .................................................... 35
Oven cavity ............................................................. 36
Oven door glass ..................................................... 36
Oven racks .............................................................36
Self-cleaning cycle ................................................. 30
Reflector bowls .......................................... 36, 37-39
CONTROL PANEL
Celsius/Fahrenheit.................................................. 19
Coil element markers ............................................... 6
Control knobs ........................................................... 8
Hot surface indicator lights ................................ 7, 10
Surface heating indicator light ............................. 6, 7
Surface cooking area markers ................................. 7
TOPIC PAGE
COOKWARE
Canning .................................................................... 9
Tips .....................................................................9, 10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Canceling ............................................................... 16
Clock ...................................................................... 14
Control lock ............................................................13
Display .................................................................... 13
Minute timer ........................................................... 14
Starting ................................................................... 16
Tones ...................................................................... 16
FEATURES ...............................................................6, 7
LIFT-UP COOKTOP ................................................... 39
MEALTIMER™ CONTROL
Delay start .............................................................. 25
Starting now ........................................................... 23
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .................................. 2
OVEN DOOR .............................................................. 42
OVEN LIGHT ..............................................................44
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Adjusting ................................................................ 19
Setting .................................................. 17, 21, 23, 25
OVEN VENT ...............................................................27
PANS....................................................................11, 12
PARTS...................................................................... 6, 7
RACKS .................................................................11, 12
ROASTING
Pans .................................................................11, 12
Racks................................................................11, 12
Setting cycle ........................................................... 16
Tips ......................................................................... 18
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TOPIC PAGE
SAFETY .................................................................... 3-5
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
Before you start ......................................................30
Delay start .............................................................. 32
How the cycle works ..............................................34
Setting the controls ................................................31
Starting immediately...............................................31
Stopping the cycle ................................................. 33
Tips ......................................................................... 33
SERVICE .................................................................... 47
STORAGE DRAWER ..................................................29
SURFACE COOKING AREAS
Ceramic glass cooktop .......................................... 10
Coil element markers ............................................... 6
Control knobs ..................................................... 8, 35
Control setting guide ................................................ 8
Hot surface indicator lights ................................ 7, 10
Surface heating indicator light ............................. 6, 7
Surface cooking area markers .................................7
Tips ........................................................................... 8
TOPIC PAGE
TIPS
Bakeware................................................................11
Broiling ...................................................................22
Cookware ........................................................... 9, 10
Roasting ................................................................. 17
Saving energy ..................................................... 8, 18
Self-cleaning...........................................................33
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 45-46
WARRANTY ............................................................... 52
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WARRANTY

WHIRLPOOL® ELECTRIC RANGE
LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your range.
2. Instruct you how to use your range.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
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
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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.
PART NO. 3196279 Rev. B
© 1997 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
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