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- Page 1 UseAndCare STANDARD-CLEANING Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF310BXY...
- Page 2 A Note To You Thank buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering 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. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General ORead all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 *Do not wear loose or hanging arments when using the range. hey could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only dry otholders. Moist or damp pothol ers on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements.
- 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 flaming pan on range by coverin with a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
- Page 6 Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. Control panel Plug-in surface unit with one-piece chrome reflector bowl Model and serial number plate / Anti-tip ftaor on optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see page 17)
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ..... . 7 racks and pans ..m ..9 Positioning For best air circulation . -
Page 8: Units
Until you get used to the settings, the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. smrirs ___-- -RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil. -
Page 9: Racks And Pans
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 WhirlpoolSM service company. pans NOTE: For recommended rack placement when broiling, see “Broiling rack position... -
Page 10: Using The Surface Positioning For Best Air Circulation
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 directly over the other. 0 For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. -
Page 11: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. -
Page 12: Baking/Roasting
aking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. -
Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though 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 temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps:... - Page 14 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The OVEN HEAT- ING Indicator Light will go off. Custom broil If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off.
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Page 15: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips Use 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. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. -
Page 16: 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 needed for air circulation. -
Page 17: The Anti-Tip Bracket
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. White (Kit No. 814071) Almond (Kit No. - Page 18 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls . . . 18 Lift-up cooktop ..s ....m ..21 Removing the oven door .
- Page 19 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 22 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
- Page 20 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 recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
- Page 21 Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in per- sonal injury from the cooktop acciden- tally falling.
- Page 22 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all 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 Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy (other than control...
- Page 23 PART WHAT TO US-CLEAN Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy 1 water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking Remove door for easier access. (See page 21.) Wash, rinse and dry well.
- Page 24 The oven light will come on when you 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 25 If You Need Assistance Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
- Page 26 -----._ PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking The range is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature expected 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.
- Page 27 United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: -APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD- .
- Page 28 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 “Assistance or Service” section of this book. After checking “Assistance or Service,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, PART NO.