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- Page 1 & UseAndCare SELF-CLEANING nmm ol’ Note To You Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle Caring For Your Range Warranty 1-800-253-l 301 Call us with questions ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF370PXY or comments. RF365PXY RF360BXY...
- Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a WhirlpooP You have purchased a quality, worMclass 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. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
- Page 3 Important To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General oRead all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- faces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bul foOnr~~!otholder. It coul catch .Keep range vents unobstructed. @Do not heat unopened contain- ers.
- Page 5 Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to colleci around cooktop or in vents. V\c’ipe spill- overs immediately. Do not use water on grease iires. Never pick up a flaming Ian. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin a well- WI h fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat...
- Page 6 Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. Control panel - Plug-in surface unit with chrome reflector bowl Model RF365 page Control panel Left Left front rear MEALTIMER’= control control clock/Minute Timer knob knob...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units . . . ,... 7 racks and pans ....9 Positioning For best air circulation ..... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking . - Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For b’est results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continLle cooking. SElTiNG 1 RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hoM a rapid boil.
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Page 9: Racks And Pans
If you plan to use the cook-top for canning, we recommend the installation Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. NOTE: wrack, place For recommended when broiling, see “Broiling rack position... -
Page 10: For Best Air Circulation
For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in reach the oven for even heat to the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. For best results, allow 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. -
Page 11: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Push and turn the Minute Timer Knob set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand The clock setting will points... -
Page 12: Positioning Racks And Pans
Baking/roasting1 1. Position the rack(s) properly To change rack turning on the oven. position, lift rack at front and For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. the Oven Selector to BAKIE. the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. -
Page 13: Broiling
sure Make the Oven Temperature Control Knob is turned to the off position. Pull flip ii over. knob straight off and Loosen the locking screws inside the knob. Note the position of the control notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob move handle firmly and the tooth a notch... - Page 14 Custom broil if food is cooking too fast, turn counterciock- Temperature Control Knob wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. if you want the food to broil rriower from the start, set the Oven Y’smpelPature 170°F Control Knob between and 325°F (77°C and 163°C).
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Page 15: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips the broiler pan and grid fclr broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. Refer broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. -
Page 16: Using The Mealtimer'"Clock
Using the MEALTIMER” The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed timed baking/roasting foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. not use the delayed time cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. - Page 17 2. Push in and turn the Time Stop clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. the Oven Selector TIME BAKE. the Oven Temperature C~ontrol Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
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Page 18: The Oven Vent
The 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 19: 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. Models RF370PXY and RF365PXY: White (Kit No. - Page 20 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works ......20 Before you start ....... . 20 The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior.
- Page 21 Remove the broiler pan grld and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (withoul grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.
- Page 22 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting peratures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 6.
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Page 23: Surface Units And Reflector Bowls
Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls . ..23 Lift-up cooktop ....... . . 25 Your range is designed for ease items can do most cleaning with... - Page 24 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. On Model RF365PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See Ueaning chart” on pages 26 and 27 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
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Page 25: Lift-Up Cooktop
4. When terminal Is pushed Into the receptacle as far as lt will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. -
Page 26: Cleaning Chart
Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water panel) Surface units No cleaning required Porcelaln*namel Nonabrasive, reflector bowls scrubbing pad and (Model RF365PXY, warm, soapy water Q series) The Se&Cleaning cycle Chrome trim rings Warm, soapy water (Model RF365PXY, nonabrasive, Q series) plastic scrubbing pad age. - Page 27 PART WHAT TO USE Chrome reflector Warm, soapy water bowls a nonabrasive, (all other models) plastic scrubbing pad Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water The Self-Cleaning cycle Oven door glass...
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Page 28: The Oven Light
The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrlcal Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. - Page 29 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
- Page 30 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Control You are not pushing in before knob(s) will turning. not turn Self-Clean- have not set the Oven ing cycle will Selector not operate Control Knob to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all the right.
- Page 31 United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: *APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD.
- Page 32 C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.