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- Page 1 UseAhdCare STANDARD-CLEANING A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Park And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF315PXY RF315PCY...
- Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for 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 Read all instructions before using the range. @Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 4 Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for ;r;otholder. It could catch on e Keep range vents unobstructed.
- 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 with a well- range by coverin 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. Plug-in surface unit with one- $ceycc;in~~y Model and serial number plate A Anti-tip floor bracket (for information on optional wall- mounted anti-tip bracket kit, see Removable storage...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ..7 Positioning racks and pans.. For best air circulation ... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking..10 The electronic oven control Setting the clock ... Using the electronic Minute Timer.. - Page 8 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. -~-- .--_-__- _ SETTING RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. _ -..
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Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. and pans When baking on two racks, arrange racks on bottom and third level from bottom. -
Page 10: For Best Air Circulation
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. For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and... -
Page 11: The Electronic Oven Control
The electronic oven Clock Electroth MEALTIMEW” control Display/clock When you first plug in the range, “88:88” will appear in the display. If, after you set the clock (page 12), “88:88” again appears in the display, your electricity was off for a while. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
Control knobs There are two control knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature 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 13: Using The Electronic Minute Timer
Using the electronic The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 min- utes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. -
Page 14: Using The Off/Cancel Pad
Using the Off/Cancel The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock/Set and Timer Set func- tions. When the Off/Cancel pad is pushed, the display will show the time of day or, if Minute Timer is also being used, the time remaining. Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before... -
Page 15: T$;&Lng The Oven Temperature
Adjusting the oven 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: 1. - Page 16 Custom broil * If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclock- wise 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°C and 163°C).
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Page 17: 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 18: Using The Electronic Mealtimer'" Control
Using the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER’” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. - Page 19 4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
- Page 20 Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and the Stop Time Indicator Light will show in the display. 5.
- Page 21 9. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. 10. Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF. To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: Position the oven rack(s) properly and...
- Page 22 6. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display. The Start Time Indicator Light will light up, and the Cook Time Indicator Light will flash. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time.
- Page 23 To disable the reminder tones, NOTE: push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4 seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat this procedure. To cancel the MEALTIMER’” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Start...
- Page 24 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. 6. 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 Light...
- Page 25 roasting time of 30 minutes (the differ- ence between the stop and start times). 10. 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.
- Page 26 4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with the colon flashing and the Cook Time Indica- tor Light will show in the display. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down”...
- Page 27 8. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. The Cook Time and Stop Time Indicator Lights will flash. 10. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off...
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Page 28: The Oven Vent
To cancel the MEALTIMER’” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. -
Page 29: The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. -
Page 30: 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. 814069) Almond (Kit No. - Page 31 Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls . ..31 ......s... 33 Lift-up cooktop Removing the oven door .
- Page 32 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 34 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. 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.
- Page 33 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 34 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, Control panel soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water panel)
- Page 35 WHAT TO USE PART Steel-wool pad and Oven racks warm. soapv water Paper towel and spray Oven door glass glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Sponge and warm, Oven cavity soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas Commercial oven...
- Page 36 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 37 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 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking The range is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature expected low or too high. 1 The oven was not preheated I before baking. The recipe has never been / tested or is not from a reliable source.
- Page 39 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 40 C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized...