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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCam STANDARD-CLEANING Note To You ImportantSafety Instructions PartsAnd Features Using Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty Call TOLL-E With CIudons c4mmerlw l-soo-z53-13[31 ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF3020XY and RF302BXY... -
Page 2: A Note To You
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date a Whirlpool appliance. home appliance. Years of engineering to us. Please pay special attention to these symbols and of the use of each symbol. -
Page 3: Instructions
Important Safbty 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 @Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul d catch on fire.
- Page 5 Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. .Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range b coverin h a well- fitted Ii J , cookie s 7l eet or flat...
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Page 6: Partsand Features
PartsAnd Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Antctlp (on wall behlnd cmtrol Plug-In unlt Control panel Left front COlltrol control braokat panel) oven temDsmtllm dector... -
Page 7: Using Your Range
Using Your Range In This Section Uslng the surface units Posltlonlng racks and pans ... For best air drculation Uslng aluminum foil for baking ..10 Baklnglroastlng ..-. Adjusting the oven temperature Brolllng ..-...“..” 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. - Page 8 get used to the settings, use the Until you following as a gulde. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. RECOMMENDED USE SEITING To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.
- Page 9 Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooP”’ service company. Personal Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
- Page 10 For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. Allow 1X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
- Page 11 Baking/roasting before Position the rack(s) properly turning on To change rack posltlon, the oven. lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, see “Positioning racks and pans’ on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3.
- Page 12 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 13 Custom broil tf food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven counterdockwlse Temperature Control Knob until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 162.7%).
- Page 14 Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usualty a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effiiently. 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 15 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 unii or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.
- Page 16 White (Kii No. 814071) Almond (Kit No. 814672) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. pat (model RF302BXY)
- Page 17 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface unlls and reflector bowls ...._... 17 UH-up cooktop ..........20 Your range is designed for ease of care.
- Page 18 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart’ on page 21 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surfa- units and reflector bOWIS.
- Page 19 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
- Page 20 Lift-up cooktop Lift front of cookto~ at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury;nd rdroduct Damage a 2f Be sure both support rods are fully ex- tended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling.
- Page 21 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you dean all parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge water panel Control Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge (other than control water panel) Surface untts...
- Page 22 PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Commercial oven cleaners Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN Make sure oven is cool. Remove dcor for easier access. Clean heavity soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water.
- Page 23 If You Need Assistance setvice This section is designed to help you 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 page 2.) This information is needed to respond to your request properly.
- Page 24 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature too low or too high. The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
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Page 25: If You Need Assistance
Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Con- sumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied... -
Page 28: Warranty
PART NO. 3150284 Q 1992 wlllrpaor colporalh Range WILL PAY FOR parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool= parts for control knobs. household use. modifications made to the appliance. OR CONSEQUENTIAL and Service”...