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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Range . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for Your
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
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STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
PART NO. 3189078 Rev. A
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MODEL RF315PXD
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
1-800-253-l 301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF315PXD ....2 ..29... - Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... 3 Range Safety ... 4 Getting to Know Your Range ... 7 Using Your Range ... Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ... The electronic oven control ...
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Page 3: A Note To You
Keep this book and the sales slip together Our Consumer Assistance number is toll-free 24 hours appliance. Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, Registration Card provided with your information. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address... -
Page 4: Range Safety
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. 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 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to... - Page 5 window, could also become hot enough to cause burns. 43 ‘\ *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. aUse only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
- Page 6 When using the oven aAlways 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 eie- ment in oven. @Use care when opening oven door.
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Range
Getting to Know Range This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel Plug-in surface Model and serial bracket, see p. -
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 &ntrol 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.
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Page 10: Positioning Racks And Pans
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large Lowest level or 2nd roasts, turkeys, level from bottom angel food cakes Bundt cakes, most... -
Page 11: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: Place the foil on the oven rack below the Turn up rack with the food. foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. -
Page 12: The Electronic Oven Control
The electronic oven control Temperature Clock Minute Hour Minute Start/ Off/ Oven I selector pads pads Display/clock When you first plug in the range, everything on the display will light up for l-2 seconds, then a time of day and “PF” will appear on the temperature display. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. 2. Set time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start clock. Using the electronic The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. - Page 14 3. Start Minute Timer. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 2-second tones, then four 1 -second reminder tones every minute until you press one of the two Timer pads.
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Page 15: Starting A Function
Starting a function After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock and Timer Set functions. When you press the Off/ Cancel pad, the display will show the Illi time of day or, if Minute Timer is also... - Page 16 5. Press Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: For 320°F and less, the preheating time is 6 minutes. For 325”F-375”F, the preheating time is 6 minutes.
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Page 17: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook 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 offset tempera- ture by following these steps: 1. -
Page 18: Broiling
Broiling NOTES: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 19. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. - Page 19 To custom broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the v Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the v Temp pad so a temperature...
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Page 20: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips 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 21: 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 Do not block the needed for air circulation. -
Page 22: The Anti-Tip Bracket
Optional door panel pat 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 23: 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 24 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 Push receptacle.
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Page 25: 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. soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support Lower rods back to unlock them. -
Page 26: 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, (other than control soapy water panel) - Page 27 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,...
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Page 28: 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 @Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. -
Page 29: 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 If nothing operates, check... - Page 30 PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not The range is not level. (See Installation what you expected The oven temperature “Adjusting the oven temperature adjust oven temperature. You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe). The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food.
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Page 31: Requesting Assistance
Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied... -
Page 32: 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 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE BAKING Aluminum foil ... Pans ... Racks ... Setting cycle ... BROILING Broil stop position ... -
Page 33: Warranty
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Requesting After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,”...