Whirlpool RJE-345P Use & Care Manual
FREE-STANDING
ELECTRIC RANGE
Model WE-345P
Control Panel
Oven Vent
Manual Oven
Light Switch
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Automatic Oven
Light Switch
Removable
Storaae Drawer
Reflector Bowls
Broil Element
Oven Rack
Removable
Oven Door
Oven Signal Light
Oven Light Switch
Oveh Temperature Ovhn Selector Knob
Control Knob
Table of Contents
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
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4
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USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
USING I-HE OVEN CONTROLS
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SETTING THE CLOCK
TO
THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING
THE MINUTE: TIMER
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER. CLOCK
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
USING THE OVEN L.IGHT
THE OVEN VENT
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
ACCESSORY CANNING KIT
YOUR CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN :
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
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Cleaning Ilndtv tht> Cooktop
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Remcwng the ()~.i ‘1 her
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Rem )wnq thv S;tc~,l I~CJ Drawer
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Clear’:rly-(;hart
Surface Unit Signal Light
Minute Timer
Stop Time Knob
Surf&e Unit
Control Knobs
Surface Unit
Indicators
Digital Clock
Start T&e
Knob
Your responsibilities
Proper installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the ‘Cooking
Guide” carefully for important use and safety information
You must be sure your range
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is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight. and
in a well-ventilated room
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is connected only to the right kirld of outlet, ujith the right electric supply
and grounding (see “Installation Instructions” 1.
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IS used only for lobs expected of home rariges
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is out of the weather.
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is properly maintained.
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is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should
PUSH IN and turn to
setting.
To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE
To broil, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
Using the surface unit controls
Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning.
Turn either way to the setting you waljt
A design by each knob tells which unit is turned on by that knob.
(For example. [ l I shows the right front unit.)
The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on. Be
sure this light is off when you have finished cooking.
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF.” As you
use your surface units. you ~111 get used to the settings that match your
pots. pans and favorite foods the best.
As a guide. the setting shou!d cook at about the following heats:
HI - To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI - To hold a rapid boil; to fry pancakes or chicken.
MED -To make gravy. puddings and icings, to cook large quan-
tities of vegetables.
MED-LO -- To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting.
LO ~ To keep food warm until ready to serve. You will notice
that you can set the heat higher or lower within the LO
band j $% I to help keep food at the temperature you
want
NOTE: U\e orbit fl,lr bottomed utensils for best results a11d IO prevent damage to the r-anile Speclaltv Iterns with rounded or ridgeci bottoms
(woks. ndged-bottom ( anlier\ or tea kettles) are 1101 recommended See
the “CookIng Gu~dt~” il jr important utensil informatlon
Using the oven controls
Baking:
First-Follow the directlons on page 5 for “Posltlonlng Oven
Racks.”
Second-Turn the Oven Selector Knob to “BAKE ”
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking
temperature you want The Oven Signal Light will glow while the oven IS
heating. When this light goes off. the oven has heated to the temperature
you set
Fourth-P&e food in the oven. Dunng baking. the elements will
turn on and off to help keep the oven at the temperature you set The
Oven Signal Light ii41 turn on and off with the elements.
The top eiement
helps
heat
during
baking.
but does not turn red.
Fifth-When the baking isdone. turn both the Oven Temperature
and Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF.”
Broiling: (Note-The door must be partly open while broiling.)
First-Follow the directions on page 5 for placing the meat at the
right distance from the Broil Element
Second-Turn the Oven Selector to “BROIL.”
Third-Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “BROIL” or
turn it to a lower temperature (see “Vanable Broil Feature.” on page ‘, 1
Fourth-Put the broiler pan on the oven rack.
Fifth-Keep the oven door open about four Inches (10 cm).
There is a stop in the hinges to hold it there. The Oven Signal Light will
glow while the broil element is on.
Sixth-When you are through. turn both the Oven Temperature
Control and the Oven Selector Knobs to “OFF“
ly
ALWAYS broil with
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
the
L Loosen the locking 1
screw;
NOTICE
position
of notches.
Lower: move black part
toward “LO.”
One notch equals about
10’F (5°C).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
10°F (5’C).
The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack positions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set
to BROIL.
Inches (cm) from
top of food
to Broil
Approximate
Minutes
Description Element 1st side
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2nd side
Variable Broil Feature:
Y<IU might wilnt IO b1-o11 some foods
slower
than others Broiling
L.an be slowed down by it>ttlng a lower temperature on the Oven Temper-
ature Control Knob Instejad of “BROIL ” Using a lower temperature will
cause th? broil elemk’nt TO turn on and off during the broiling so that the
iood hrolls more slo:4iv
When the O\kz;n lernperature Control Knob is on “BROIL.” the
Broil Element heats ~111 the time. Set the temperature lower and it heats
some of rhe ttme T!I+ lower the temperature setting, the shortel are the
prriods of heatlny
NOTE: The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door
must be partly open for all broiling temperatures.
Resetting the Oven Temperature Control:
I)ot’~ Lout I\%‘~< ~~WII st~em hotter or colder thalr your old oven!
The tiJmpera;urt+
:I’ 1 )Idcr ,~vens often shift very gradually, gettlrlg hotter
(:r collie: iilthout the, ust’r really noticing the change Your r1eLL overr
is
propetl\ adlusted to proL)ldr accurate temperatures, hut when compared
to your ()Ici range thi, II~JN deslgrl may give you different baking results If
LOU thl; I!+ that the ternprraturc settlrlg on your range needs to be hotter or
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L-a:) ad~u-r[ thk, C)Len Temperature Control Knoh by yourself
-I;) adlusr thi’ 7pttlllg first pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob
.traqhr ;ff 011 the t>,lci\ lui[ acroL;s from the locking screw, are a row of
rlotcht,y OII thcj blat!-. part oi the krlob and one tooth on the chrome part
1; J w tour o\ IJI~ about 10 F(5 C) cooler. loosen the locking screw
abc,ut INO friil turrii
qrlci
m<)ve the row of notches one notch closer to
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T, stzt your jve!~ about 10 Ft.5 C) warmer, move the row of
rrotche5 one notch ~~Ioser to
HI.“ Each notch equals about 10 Fi5 C)
I’~ght~rl thtx I# lcklltg \creua and put the knob back on the control
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