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Whirlpool RF310PXD Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF310PXD Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool standard-cleaning electric range use and care guide rf310pxd
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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting to Know
Your Range
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Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for Your
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting
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Requesting
Assistance
or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
1-800-253-l
301
Call us with questions
or comments.
STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
PART NO. 3189088 Rev. A
MODEL
RF310PXD
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Index ......31 Warranty ..... . . 32 1-800-253-l Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF310PXD...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... Getting to Know Your Range ... 7 Using Your Range ... Using the surface units ... 8 Positioning racks and pans ... 10 For best air circulation ... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ...

  • Page 3: A Note To You

    Whirlpool@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges 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.

  • Page 4: Range Safety

    Range Safety Your safety is important This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY General @Read all instructions before using the range.
  • Page 5 @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. @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
  • Page 6 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 pot holder contact hot heating element in oven. @Use care when opening oven door.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know

    Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Plug-in surface unit with one-piece reflector bowl...

  • Page 8: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range 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 Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF.
  • Page 9 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.

  • Page 10: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Positioning racks For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be cen- tered in the oven. Rack Placement for specific foods: RACK POSITION FOOD Lowest level or Frozen pies, large roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from bottom food cakes...

  • Page 11: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking

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

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock When you first plug in the range, or if your electricity was off for a while, the display will show “88:88”, then change to ‘I-:-“. and CLOCK will show on the display. 2. Press the “up” or “down” to set time of day.

  • Page 13: Using The Minute Timer

    Using the Minute The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to 24 hours. displayed time will increase/decrease in ten-minute amounts. 3. To cancel the Minute Timer after countdown is over, press the Clock Set Button.

  • Page 14: Baking/Roasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may wok faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 16 Broiling NOTES: Do not preheat when broiling. The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element.
  • Page 17 To custom broil at a lower If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. If you want food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163%).

  • Page 18: Broiling

    Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. 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.

  • Page 19: The Oven Vent

    The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.

  • Page 20: The Anti-Tip Bracket

    If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. White (Kit No. 814324) Almond (Kit No.

  • Page 21: Caring For Your Range

    Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. 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 operating like new. Surface units and reflector...
  • Page 22 Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.

  • Page 23: Lift-Up Cooktop

    Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cook-top from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Chart

    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy water (other than control panel)
  • Page 25 PART WHAT TO USE Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm,...

  • Page 26: The Oven Light

    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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 29. If nothing operates, check...

  • Page 28: Requesting

    PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not what you expected If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 29. The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control”...

  • Page 29: Requesting Assistance Or Service

    . . . replacement number. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool@ appli- ance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and...

  • Page 30: Index

    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 ... 20 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE BAKING Aluminum foil ... Pans ... Racks ... Setting cycle ... BROILING Broil stop position ...

  • Page 31: Warranty

    E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL 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.

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