Whirlpool RF385PCV Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Electronic Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking.. _, _. _. Broiling Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock 61989 Whirlpool Before you use your range You are responsible for: Reading and following all safety precautions and the Cooking Guide. Installing...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce lhe risk ot ihe, electrical to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, DO NOT allow children to use or ploy with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured.
  • Page 4: Storage Drawer

    Parts and features Model RF385PCV L KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT PORCELAIN-ENAMEL ----EmTAm ma..,..- BROIL =’ -1cbsT- CLCIVL.. SELF-CLEANING OVEN REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER’ C~CKIMINUTE TlMER CoNT ‘Tmk...
  • Page 5 OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SWITCH / CONTROL SELECTOR LOCKED IHEATING -OVEN ON SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT Using your range Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed In before tumlng them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between and OFF.
  • Page 6 If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Company. See the Cooking Guide for additional as a gulde. For best results, knob down to continue...
  • Page 7 The Electronic MEALTIMER* The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock handles The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock: The numbers on the Display change When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the Display Forty-five Twenty-five minutes past twelve o’clock. six o’clock. When using the Min/Sec Timer, the Display the following...
  • Page 8 Sefflng ltm Electronic Clock When you first plug In the oven or If your electrlclty goes off for a while, each light in the Display will flash in sequence. 1. Push in both the MinlSec Timer Button and the Bake Hours Button. “0:OO”...
  • Page 9 Using the Electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps when the set time is up. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button.
  • Page 10 Using the Oven Controls Baking Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. The “on” Signal Light will come on. 4. Put food in the oven. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature...
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder your old oven may have shifted gradually Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide when comparing to your old oven, the new design results. If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted...
  • Page 12 Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself.
  • Page 13 Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock Is deslgned tlmes you set, even If you are not around. Automatic baking Is Ideal for foods which do not require a preheated not use the automatic such as meats and casseroles. cookies, etc...undercooklng will result.
  • Page 14 7. When ihe baking tlme Is com- plete, the oven will beep for l-2 minutes. To stop, push the Bake Hours Button. Turn the Oven Selec- tor and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Delay start and automatic shut-off: Position the oven rack(s) properly 2.
  • Page 15 7. Set the clock for the length of baking time want: Push in the Bake Hours Button, then turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Display. This example shows 2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be set for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes.
  • Page 16 To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTiMER* control: Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting tor cooking to starl, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in me oven.
  • Page 17 The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the stomge dmwer Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer...
  • Page 18: Optional Rotisserie

    White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer.The instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs...
  • Page 19: Surface Units And

    Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. clear the element hold down clip, reflector bowl and trim ring. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring.
  • Page 20 Replacing Make sure ail surtace units are OFF. Failure to do Turn off att surface units. . Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the termlnal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unlt terminal Into the receptacle.
  • Page 21: Lift-Up Cooktop

    Lift-Up Cooktop Lift front of cook-top at both front corners until the support rods lock intoplace. Personal injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are 1 fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from cooktop accidentally tailing.
  • Page 22: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle very high heat The Self-Cleaning cycle uses make sure you understand exactly Start Before You start 1. Clean shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel...
  • Page 23 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning help normal smoke and heat to disappear possible. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. The “on” Signal Light will come on. 3. Push in and release the Self-Clean Button.
  • Page 24 6. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The “on” Signal Light will go off. Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
  • Page 25 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 and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEITING (Approximate Temperatures 1000°F...
  • Page 26: Cleaning Chart

    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water Exterior surfaces a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing for stubborn spots. Surface units No cleaning required. Porceialn- Warm soapy water and a enamel plastic scrubbing pad. reflector Self-Cleaning cycle. bowls Chrome Warm soapy water trim rings a plastic...
  • Page 27 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 control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. To Replace: Electrical Shock and Personal InJury Hazard Make sure oven and Bght bulb are cool and power to the oven has been...
  • Page 28: If You Need Service Or

    See the Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems how to solve them. If you need assistance?.. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE * serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants.
  • Page 29 If you need setice*... Whirlpool nationwide network of fran- chised TECH- CARE@ Service Companies. TECH-CARE serv- ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your...
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  • Page 32: Warranty

    This product home. D. Damage to range product of God or use of products not approved WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow consequential damages so this limitation warranty gives you specific...

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