Whirlpool RF396PCYN3, RF396PXYB3, RF396PXYB5, RF396PXYN3, F396PXYN5 Use And Care Manual

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A Note To You

Important Safety Instructions

3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range

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Caring For Your Range

If You Need

Assistance Or Service

Warranty

1-800-253-I 301

Call us with questions or comments.

SELF-CLEANING DESIGNERSTYLE ELECTRIC RANGE

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MODELS RF396PXY

RF396PCY

A Note To You

Thzdnk you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-I 301, is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 41. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model

Number

Serial Number Purchase Date

Dealer Name Dealer Phone

Important Safety Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

General

Read all instructions before using

Use the range only for its in-

the range.

tended use as described in this

Install or locate the range only in

manual.

accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions. The range must be installed by a

qualified installer. The range must

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be properly connected to electri-

cal supply and grounded.

Do not touch surface units, areas near units, heating elements or

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance, the

appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.

To check if the bracket is in-

stalled properly, see “The anti-tip bracket” on page 29.

CAUTION: Do not store things

children might want above the

range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it.

Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They

could be burned or injured.

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

interior surfaces of oven. Surface units and heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units and interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other

flammable materials contact

surface units, areas near units, heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent opening,

the surface near the vent open-

ing, the cooktop, the oven door and window.

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Do not use the range for

warming or heating the room.

Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.

Do not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the range.

They could ignite if they touch a

hot surface unit and you could be burned.

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8 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 bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.

+ Keep range vents unobstructed.

Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop . Do not cook on a broken cooktop.

If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may

penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

m Select a pan with a flat bottom

that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the igniting of clothing or potholders. Correct pan size also improves cooking efficiency.

Check to be sure glass cooking

utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass,

glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

Turn pan handles inward, but not

over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of burns, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven

Always position oven rack(s) in

desired location while oven is cool.

If a rack must be removed while

oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

Use care when opening oven door.

Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

Grease

Grease is flammable. Do not allow

grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately.

Do not use water on grease fires.

Never pick up a flaming pan.

Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming

grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or,

if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

Clean cooktop with care. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burns.

Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition. Significant exposure to these substances can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Exposure can be

minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to selfcleaning.

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.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts unless you are instructed to do so in this Use and Care Guide.

Do not clean door heat seal. It is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, dam-

age or move the seal. Clean only

parts recommended in this Use

and Care Guide.

Do not repair or replace any part

of the range unless specifically

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

Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range.

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Cooktop light

CleanTopTM

Surface unit

Model and serial number plate

Lock lever

Anti-tip floor bracket H (for information on optional wallmounted anti-tip bracket kit, see

page 29)

Removable storage drawer A

Hot surface

matic oven ight switch

Broil element

Bake element

Control panel

Left

front

Cooktop rear

control light

control

knob

switch

knob

I I

Electronic oven control

Right

Manual

Right

rear

oven

front

control light

control

knob

switch

knob

\ I

Surface

unit marker

Surface unit

indicator light

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

Using the surface units..

...................

Positioning racks and pans .............. .9

For best air circulation ..................... 10

Using aluminum foil for baking.. ..... 10

The electronic oven control.. ........... 11

Setting the clock.. ............................ ,12

Using the electronic Minute Timer.. 12

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

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

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

Page

Adjusting the oven temperature control

...............................................

Broiling

............................................ ..I 6

Broiling tips

.......................................

Energy saving tips

............................

Using the electronic MEALTIMER’” control

...............................................

The oven vent

...................................

The storage drawer

..........................

The anti-tip bracket ......................... .29

Optional door panel pat ................. .29

To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

Surface unit markers

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

Surface unit indicator lights

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

Hot surface indicator lights

The Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the cooktop surface will glow when the surface units get hot. The Indicator Lights will continue to glow as long as the surface units are too hot to touch. even

after they are turned off.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator lights are OFF when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON.

NOTE: The surface elements may smoke slightly and emit a burning odor during the first few hours of use. This is normal. It is caused by the insulation material of the new ceramic cooktop elements and will not occur again.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking.

1 SETTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE

Medium l For gravy, pudding and

(opposite OFF) icing.

*To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

Medium-low *To keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

TO keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Using the ceramic glass

cooktop

Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is

almost the same as cooking on coil surface

units. There are, however, a few differences:

l The surface unit will glow red when it is

turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH setting - to maintain the proper temperature setting you have selected.

l Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass

cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep the surface free from stains and provide the most even heating. See

pages 36 and 37 for care and cleaning

suggestions.

Cookware tips

l Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

l NOTE: For best results and greater

energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good contact with the surface units. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain enamelware) or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking

results.

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

provide the good contact needed for best cooking results.

Also, woks, canners and teakettles with

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

l The pan should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

l The pan material (metal or glass) affects

how fast heat transfers from the surface unit

through the pan material and how evenly

heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.

l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

l With your hand, feel the bottom of your

pans while they are cool for nicks and scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass cooktop.

l Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and

dry before using on cooktop.

l Avoid spillovers on cooktop. Use pans

with tall sides.

l Do not cook food directly on cooktop.

Product Damage Hazard

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface

unit.

The utensil could overheat and could

damage the utensil or surface unit.

Home canning information

l Use the largest surface unit for best

results.

l Start with hot water. This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling.

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys

Angel and bundt cakes, most quick breads, yeast breads, casseroles, meats

Cookies, biscuits, muffins, cakes, nonfrozen pies

RACK POSITION Lowest level or

2nd level from bottom

2nd or 3rd level from bottom

When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement

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

Personal Injury Hazard

l Always position oven rack(s) in

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

l If rack(s) must be moved while oven

is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions could result in personal injury.

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.

Q Place the pans so that one is not directly

over the other.

e For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches

(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).

l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at

one time.

Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans:

One pan

Place in the center of the oven rack.

Two pans

Place in opposite corners of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another.

Using aluminum foil for baking

Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles.

l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack

with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.

l Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum

foil. It will reduce air circulation and cause poor cooking results.

l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven rack

with foil or other liners. Poor baking will result.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating

elements.

Failure to follow this precaution could result in shock or fire hazard and

damage to the elements.

The electronic oven control

Electronic

Clock set Minute timer set

display

pad

and off pads

Oven 1 Temperature Electronic

Hour Minute Start/ Off/

selector pads

MEALTIMER pads pads enter cancel

pads

control pads

pad pad

Display/clock

When you first

plug in the range, a time of day and “PF” will appear in the temperature display. If, after you set the clock

(page 12), “PF” again appears in the

display, your electricity was off for a while.

Reset the clock.

When you are not using the oven, the control is an accurate clock.

. When you are using the oven or Minute

Timer, the display will show the time, 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 over 1 hour, the display will count down each minute.

When you are using Cook Time and/or

Stop Time, the display will show hours and minutes.

Command pads

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

-Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock.

-Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off.

Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and StarVEnter) has its own Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on when you touch

the command pad.

etting the clock

Push the Start/Enter pad.

NOTE: If you do not want the clock time

displayed, push and hold the Clock&et pad for 4 seconds. To display the clock time again, push the Clock/Set pad once, then reset the clock time if necessary.

Using the electronic Minute

Timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four l-second tones when the set time is up.

1. Push the Timer Set pad. TIMER will come on and the display will show “0:OO” with the colon flashing.

2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in

the display.

3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started.

When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four 2-second tones. You will also hear four

1 -second tones every minute until you

push one of the two Timer pads.

NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, follow the same procedure.

To cancel the Minute Timer:

l Push the Timer Off pad. The time of day

will show in the display.

Using the Off/Cancel pad

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

Audible signals

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

To shut off all signals except for the end-

of-timer tone:

1. Press and hold the Stop Time pad for

seconds.

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

Repeat the above steps to turn the signals

back on.

Baking/roasting

1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further informa-

tion, see “Positioning racks and pans” on

page 9.

2. Push the Bake pad. “350”” will show in the small display to indicate the preset temperature and BAKE will light up.

To cook at a different temperature, use the Temp pad(s). Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F increments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.

Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT and BAKE show in the display to indicate that the oven is preheating. The temperature will increase in 5” increments.

NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/ roast.

You can change the temperature setting any time after touching the Star-t/Enter pad without touching the Star-t/Enter pad again.

5. When baking, preheat the oven. (Preheating is not needed when roasting.) The oven is preheated when you hear a one-second tone and HEAT goes off.

6. Put food in the oven. 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.

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