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A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using Your Range . . . . . . . . . 8
Caring for Your
Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
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or Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS RF3020XD RF302BXD
PART NO. 3189066 Rev. A
RF305PXD
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Warranty ..... . . 32 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF3020XD RF302BXD ..25 or comments. RF305PXD... - Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... 4 Getting to Know Your Range ... 7 Using Your Range ... 8 Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ... Baking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control...
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Page 3: A Note To You
Keep this book and the sales slip together Our Consumer Assistance number is toll-free 24 hours a Whirlpool@ appliance. Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, information. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone... -
Page 4: Range Safety
Range Safety Your safety is important This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY General Read all instructions before... - Page 5 !fik Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
- Page 6 When using the oven Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating element in oven. Use care when opening oven door.
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Page 7: Getting To Know Your Range
Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel - Plug-in surface... -
Page 8: Using Your Range
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. - Page 9 If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company.
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Page 10: Positioning Racks And Pans
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large Lowest level or roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from food cakes bottom... -
Page 11: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: Place the foil on the oven rack below the Turn up rack with the food. foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food. -
Page 12: Baking/Roasting
Baking/roasting I. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the temperature calibration by following these steps: 1. -
Page 14: Broiling
Broiling NOTES: Do not preheat when broiling. The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for broiling temperatures. Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. Position rack so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7 cm) away from the broil element. - Page 15 To broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven counterclock- Temperature Control Knob wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. If you want food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C).
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Page 16: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven. -
Page 17: 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 18: The Anti-Tip Bracket
Optional door panel pat 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. Model RF305PXD: White (Kit No. -
Page 19: Range
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Surface units and reflector... - Page 20 Replacing Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as pos- sible with the terminal just started into Push the receptacle.
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Page 21: Lift-Up Cooktop
Lift-up cooktop Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. lower the cook-top, lift 3. To cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. -
Page 22: Cleaning Chart
RF305PXD, Q series) Chrome reflector Warm, soapy water bowls and a nonabrasive, (Model RF3020XD) plastic scrubbing pad HOW TO CLEAN Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. not soak. - Page 23 WHAT TO USE PART Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Sponge and warm,...
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Page 24: The Oven Light
The oven light (Model RF305PXD) To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 27. If nothing operates, check... - Page 26 PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not The range is not level. (See Installation what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 13 to adjust oven temperature. You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe).
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Page 27: Requesting
Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied... -
Page 28: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE BAKING Aluminum foil ... Pans ... Racks ... Setting cycle ... BROILING Broil stop position Broiling rack position chart ... -
Page 29: Warranty
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1 301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.