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Whirlpool RF315PXY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF315PXY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool standard-cleaning electric range use and care guide rf315pxy, rf315pcy
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A Note To You
2
Important
Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Caring For
Your Range
27
tf You Need Assistance
Or Setice
33
Warranty
36
1-800-253-l 301
Call us with questions or comments.
STANDARD-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS
RF315PXY
RF315PCY

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    STANDARD-CLEANING A Note To You Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range tf You Need Assistance Or Setice Warranty 1-800-253-l 301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF315PXY RF315PCY...

  • Page 2: A Note To You

    Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date a Whirlpool appliance. to us. Please pay special attention to these symbols and of the use of each symbol. This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important 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 potholders. Moist @Use only d or damp po holders on hot result in burns surfaces ma from steam. I5 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul catch on fire.

  • Page 5: Care And Cleaning

    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 by coverin h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.

  • Page 6: Control Panel

    PartsAnd This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Anti-tip (on wall behind, control Plug-in surface unit with onepiece porcelain reflector bowl - Model and serial number plate / Removable...

  • Page 7: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ..I0 The electronic oven controls Setting the clock ... Using the electronic Minute Timer..12 Using the Off/Cancel pad ...

  • Page 8: Home Canning Information

    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. To protect your range: Use flat-bottomed canners/pans results.

  • Page 9: For Best Air Circulation

    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 1 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.

  • Page 10: 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 rack wfth the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.

  • Page 11: Control Knobs

    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: 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 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour.

  • Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature...

  • Page 14: Custom Broil

    2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (25°C). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.

  • Page 15: Broiling Tips

    Broiling rack position TYPE OF FOOD/ RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare steaks Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks. frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips .

  • Page 16: Using The Electronic

    Using the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
  • Page 17 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: You can change the Cook Time after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again. 8. The display will count down the baking/ roasting time in minutes. 9.
  • Page 18 6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2 o’clock. The cook time will be the difference between the stop time and the current time of day.
  • Page 19 To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook and Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) 3.
  • Page 20 This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 9. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Delay Indicator Light will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time.
  • Page 21 Method 2-Using Start and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4.
  • Page 22 This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: If you do not set a stop time within 5 minutes, the display will return to the time of day.
  • Page 23 Method 3-Using Cook and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4.
  • Page 24 9. 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. NOTE: You can change a time setting after pushing the Start/Enter pad without pushing the Start/Enter pad again.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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: White (Kit No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Energy saving tips...

  • Page 27: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls ....27 Lift-up cooktop ..........29 Removing the oven door .
  • Page 28 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 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 29: Lift-Up Cooktop

    Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cook-top accidentally falling.
  • Page 30 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. PART 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 water oanel)
  • Page 31 HAT TO USE PART Steel-wool pad and warm, Oven cavity soapy water Commercial Heavy-duty shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN Make sure oven is cool. Remove door for easier access. Clean heavily soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. oven cleaners Remove door for easier access.

  • Page 32: The Oven Light

    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 33 H 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...
  • Page 34 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pan used is not the type or size recommended There is not proper air circulation...
  • Page 35 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 the problem...

  • Page 36: Warranty

    C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to the cooking product 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...

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