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Whirlpool RF377PXY Use And Care Manual

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A Note To You
2
ImportantSafety
instructions
3~
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The Setf-
Cleaning Cycle
27
Caring For
Your Range
31
If You Need Assistance
Or Sewice
35
Warranty
40
Call TOLL-FREE With Chmstions or
comments: 1800~1301
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODEL RF377PXY

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  • Page 1 A Note To You ImportantSafety instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Warranty Call TOLL-FREE With Chmstions or comments: 1800~1301 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF377PXY...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, ~~ddclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience 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.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to ersons, or damage when using the range, follow asic precautions, including the following: General Read 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 surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel cloth for a potholder. or bulk 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- avers immediately. ~DO not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range b coverin h a well- , cookie s 7l fitted Ii cy eet or flat...
  • 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 parts and features. Remcvdb storage drawer Control panel oven tempcmtur8 aelector control Leit front control knob control knob hsstlng btlng...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section unlta ..I ... 7 U&g the surface Po8lUonlng rack8 and psns ..I...- ..I...” ... 9 For best sir drculatlon foil for baklng ..lO Uolng alumlnum ... I”..10 The dectronk oven controls Betting lhe dock ...
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, us8 the followlng as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED USE SEl-flNG To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.

  • Page 9: Po8Luonlng Rack8 And Psns

    Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.

  • Page 10: The Dectronk Oven Controls

    Using aluminum Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles. Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.

  • Page 11: Betting Lhe Dock

    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 Control Knob lets you set a specific cooking temperature.

  • Page 12: Udng The Electronk Minute Llmer

    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 13: Baklnghoastlng

    Baking/roasting Position the rac&(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. See “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.

  • Page 14: Adjurtlng The Oven Temperature Control

    Adjusting the oven temperature Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.

  • Page 15: Brdllng Tfpa

    Custom broil lf food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. lf you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 1 70°F and 325OF (77% and 1 WC).

  • Page 16: Energy Saving Upa

    Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
  • Page 17 5. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the ‘up’ (A) or ‘down’...
  • Page 18 Method Z-Using Stop lime: Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clodC on page 11.) Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the desired temperature.
  • Page 19 10. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. 11. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook and Start Time: 1.
  • Page 20 7. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the arbn flashing will show in the display, the Start Trne Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Liiht will flash. 8. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time.
  • Page 21 12. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 2-Using Start and Stop Time: Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven.
  • Page 22 7. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time Indicator Light will light up, and the Start Time Indicator LigM will flash. 8. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time.
  • Page 23 12. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven.
  • Page 24 7. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display, the Stop Time indicator LigM will lght up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. 8. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time.

  • Page 25: The Oven Venl

    11. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times, and ‘End’ will show in the display. You will also hear two tones once every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds.

  • Page 26: The Storage Drawer

    White (Kit No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits indude easy installation instructions. Drawer alide rail...
  • Page 27 Using The SelfCleaning In This Section Hew the cyck wcrks ““..“...“...lll. 6etcra you 8tarl ..“...I...-...-...-““.” The SelfCleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, the Self-Cleaning cycle is operated with the easy-to-use electronic controls.
  • Page 28 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 29 If a deaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the ‘up’ (A) or ‘down’ (r) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. Use 2 hours for light soil.
  • Page 30 6. After the Self-Clsanlng cycle Is started, the oven door will lock when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle Is completed, “End”...
  • Page 31 Caring For Your Range In This Section Cteanlng the solld element wrface Cieanlng other range pmla ..I... Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.
  • Page 32 To order information for ElectroR Dressing (Part No. 814030) write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Department 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPone, IN 46350 Call 1-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone. 1. .Q...
  • Page 33 Cleaning other Use the following table to help you dean all other parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Sponge and warm, soapy Control knobs water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spraY glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy (other than control...
  • Page 34 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 35 If You Need Assistance Or Service 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 or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
  • Page 36 PROBLEM POSSlBLE CAUSE Cooklng results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature is too low or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
  • Page 37 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied itl;et2e...
  • Page 40 Whirlpool. E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CGRPORATlON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not albw the exclusion or limitation of inddental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exdusion may not appty to you.

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