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Whirlpool RF376PXY Use And Care Manual

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A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
lnstnxtions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The Self-
Cleaning Cyde
28
Caring For
Your Range
32
tf You Need Assistance
Or Setice
36
Warranty
40
1-800-253-1301
Cell us with questions or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS
RF376PXY
RF376PCY

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  • Page 1 A Note To You Important lnstnxtions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self- Cleaning Cyde Caring For Your Range tf You Need Assistance Or Setice Warranty Cell us with questions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE Safety 1-800-253-1301 MODELS RF376PXY RF376PCY...
  • Page 2 Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, wotid+zlass home appliance. Years of engineering into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safefy.
  • Page 3 Important To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, General Read all instructions before using the range. @Install or locate the range onl in accordance with the provi dy ed Installation Instructions.
  • Page 4 *Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot surfaces ma result in bums from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire.
  • Page 5 Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- over’s immediately. *Do not usexase fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
  • Page 6 Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all and features. parts Surface unit y Mode4 and serial number plate - Lock lever y .Remoyable storage drawer Control panel...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range ’ In This Section lJ8lng the surfaw units ----1---1-17 Positioning raclo and pans -..------0 For best air drculdon -..--...---,-.lo U&g alumhum foil for baking ------.. The electronic oven control8 ------- Setting the clock ------------ Timer --.._. Using the electronic Minute Using the Off/Cancel pad II ..-...“.
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, followlng as a guide. For best resuhs, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTlNG RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.

  • Page 9: Positioning Raclo And Pans

    Home canning information Use flat-bottomed canners/pans results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. For best resuhs, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend...
  • Page 10 For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not dirtily the other. Allow to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around 1’12...
  • Page 11 The electronic oven controls clock set Electronic MEALTIMEFP control There are three parts in the oven control section: -The display -The command pads -The control knobs Instructions for the oven contiol are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the range, ‘88:88’...

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    Control knobs There are two control knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob. The Oven Selector tells the oven which mode you wish to cook In (Bake, Broil, Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature Contrgl Knob lets you set a specifii cooking temperature.

  • Page 13: Using The Electronic Minute Timer

    Using the electronic The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. lt works like a kitchen timer. lt can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour.
  • Page 14 Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, at front and pull out. For further information see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature...
  • Page 15 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
  • Page 16 Broiling rack position chart TYPE OF FOOD/ RACK POSITION FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare steaks Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Welldone steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
  • Page 17 Using the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic bakingroasting is Ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
  • Page 18 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Oven Heating Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: You can change the Cook Time after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again. 8. The display will count down the baking/ roasting time in minutes. 9.
  • Page 19 3. Set the oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Terrperature Control Knob to the desired temperature. 5. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 6.
  • Page 20 11. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. and stop To delay start automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day.
  • Page 21 This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock The oven will automatically off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). Push the StarVEnter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed start at a later time.
  • Page 22 Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: Position the oven rack(s) properfy and put food in the oven. Make ure the clock fa ret to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clccK on 12.1 Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature.
  • Page 23 Q. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed start at a later time. The Start Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights wilLflash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Stan/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again.
  • Page 24 Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2 Make rure the clock lo e&to the mm& time of day. (See ‘Setting the clocK on page 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4.
  • Page 25 9. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again.
  • Page 26 To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle.

  • Page 27: The Anti-Tip Bracket

    White (Kit No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
  • Page 28 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section ........28 How the cycle works Before you start .
  • Page 29 2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a dish- washer.
  • Page 30 If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pad to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or udown” (r) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 shows in the display. Use 2 hours for light soil. Use 34 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
  • Page 31 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is completed, ‘End” will show in the display and four tones will sound. 8. Turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. 9. When the oven reaches normal baking/ roasting temperatures, move the Lock Lever back to the left.
  • Page 32 Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rfd of heat, odors and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth. * Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and resufts in more smoke than usual.
  • Page 33 Do not cook food directly on ceramic cooktop. To obtain order Information for Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488). write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. Whirlpool Drive 1900 LaPorte, IN 46350 Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a...
  • Page 34 Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of 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 Sponge and warm, soapy Exterior...
  • Page 35 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, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
  • Page 36 If You Need Assistance sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s page 2.) This information is needed to respond to your request properfy.
  • Page 37 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used is not the type or size recommended There...
  • Page 38 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied the problem...
  • Page 40 C. Pickup and delivery. This product Damage to the cooking product products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited Repairs to CleanTop ceramic Care Guide. G. Repairs to parts or systems caused WHIRLPOOL...

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