Whirlpool RF365EXP Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool RF365EXP Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF365EXP Use And Care Manual

Estate series self-cleaning electric range

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RANGE
Self-Cleaning
Model RF365EXP
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Ovens,
Trash Compactors,
Roam Air Condltlonets,
Dehumldlflers.
Aulomallc
Washers.
Clothes
Dryers,
Freezers.
flelrlgerator-Freezer

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  • Page 1 Ovens, Trash Compactors, Roam Air Condltlonets, ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF365EXP Dehumldlflers. Aulomallc Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. flelrlgerator-Freezer...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking Broiling Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock Oven Vent 0 1985 Whirlpool Before you use your range Read this Use b Care Gulde and The Cooking Information. You are personally responsible for:...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS allow children to use or DO NOT play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it They could be burned or Inlured store things children DO NOT might want above the range Children could be burned injured while climbing...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model RF365EXP LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL PANEL\- PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT BROIL ELEMENT REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC stomp3 dmwer) MINUTE START TIMER TIME LEFT REAR CLOCK STOP TIME CONTROL KNOB OVEN VENT...
  • Page 5: Using Your Range

    OVEN TEMPERATURE Using the surface units I’ PUSH IN km to rdmg. Control knobs must be pushed before turning them to a setting. TI can be set anywhere between and OFF. Until you get used to the settings, use the following start cooking at the high settings;...
  • Page 6: Optional Canning Kit

    Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. See the “Cooking Guide” tor important Optional Canning Kit (Part The large diameter of most water-bath high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular units and cause damage to the cooktop...
  • Page 7: Using The Oven Controls

    te limer not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when settina the Minute Timer. Wlthout pushing It in, turn the...
  • Page 8 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements.
  • Page 9 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off. 3. To lower the tempemture, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil char-f in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended...
  • Page 10 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches. 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open 5. When broiling is done,turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF CAUTION: The door must be parity open whenever the oven is set to BROIL.
  • Page 11: Using The Automatic

    Using the Automatic ML4LTILMER* The automatic MEALTIMER’ Cloc:k is deslgned you set, even when you are not around Automatic baking is ideal for foods which ilo not require a preheated as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic etc...undercooking will result.
  • Page 12: Oven Vent

    To start baking now and stop automatically: Position rack(s) properly, and place 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to shut off 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
  • Page 13: Storage Drawer

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Removing the storage dmwer first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the stomge drawer ” - Fit ends of drawer slide rails Into the drawer guides on both sides...
  • Page 14: Optional Rotisserie

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotrsserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, control panel.
  • Page 15 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle Replacing 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions.
  • Page 16: Liwu~ Cooktop

    CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface untts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl gets discolored, flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In etlher case, some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl.
  • Page 17: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle Before You Start Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to...
  • Page 18 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen Is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning normal smoke and heat odors to disappear Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours Use 2 hours for light soil.
  • Page 19 Special Tops Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared...
  • Page 20 How It Works During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875 F (468 C] This heat breaks up grease burns it off The graph shows approximate temperatures cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREE HOUR SEITING (Approximate...
  • Page 21: Cleaning Chart

    Cleaning Chart WHAT TO USE PART Soft cloth and warm soapy Exterlor water. surfaces Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Surface units No cleaning required. Chrome Automatic dishwasher reflector bowls warm, soapy water plastic scrubbing pad. Broiler Warm, soapy water or steel and grid...
  • Page 22: 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, push the Oven light switch on the console. again to turn off the light, 2.
  • Page 23 Wl-lrlpool Corporation qualify parts Look for this symbol of quclily whenever ycu need a replacement port for your Whirlpool appllonce FSP replacement parts WIII fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications...
  • Page 24 Maklng your world a llttle easier. Part No. 313706 0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation matx Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Home b Appliances Printed in U.S.A. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Dnlts, Ranges, Mlcr...

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