Whirlpool RF360BXY Use And Care Manual

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UseAndCare
A
Note To You
2
Important
Safety
lnsbuctions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The Self-
Cleaning Cycle
19
Caring For
Your Range
22
Warranty
32
1-800-253-1301
Call us with cpstions
of comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS
RF360BXY
RF365BXY
RF365PXY
RF370PXY

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  • Page 1 UseAndCare SELF-CLEANING Note To You Important Safety lnsbuctions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Self- Cleaning Cycle Caring For Your Range Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with cpstions of comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF360BXY RF365BXY RF365PXY RF370PXY...
  • Page 2 A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free 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 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General 4ead all instructions before using the range. 4nstall 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 foOnror~otholder. It coul c7 catch *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 flamin pan on range by coverin WI h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
  • Page 6 Parts And Features 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 Control panel Plug-in surface unit with porcelain- kL=-=i enamel reflector bowl and chrome trim ring...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the ourface unite ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ..10 Setting the clock ... Using the Minute Timer ... Bakinglroasting Adjusting the oven temperature To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly.
  • Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best resufts, 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. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.
  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
  • Page 10: For Best Air Circulation

    For best air circulation The 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.
  • 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: Bakinglroasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion, 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 propery 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 you can change them by following these steps: 1.
  • Page 14: Broiling Tips

    Custom broil If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterclockwise 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 163°C).
  • Page 15: Energy L Aving Tipe

    Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product. .
  • Page 16: Using The Automatic Mealtimer" Clock

    Using the automatic The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
  • Page 17: Paw Using The Ourface Unite

    2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. 3. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature...
  • Page 18: The Storage Drawer

    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 kiis include easy installation instructions. rail Drawer slide Models RF365PXY and RF370PXY: White (Kit No.
  • Page 19 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How tfm cycle worka ........19 Before you start .
  • Page 20 Remove the broiler pan grki and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.
  • Page 21 Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. When the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures, door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently, Lock Lever can be moved back to the left.
  • Page 22: Bowls

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Surface units and reflector bowls ....22 Lift-up cooktop ..........24 Your range is designed for ease of care.
  • Page 23 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. On Model RF365PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See “Cleaning chart” on page 25 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
  • Page 24: Lift-Up Cooktop

    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 recep- tacle.
  • Page 25: Chart

    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean vour 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 Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces (other than control soapy water...
  • Page 26 PART WHAT TO USE Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water The Self-Cleaning Paper towel and spray glass Oven door glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning HOW TO CLEAN Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning NOTE: Racks will permanently cycle...
  • Page 27: The Oven Light

    The oven light 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 28 If You Need Assistance Or 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.
  • Page 29 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Self-Cleaning You have not set the Oven Selector cycle will not and Oven Temperature operate to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN position-all the way to the right. The Start Time Dial does not show the correct time of day or the knob is not all the way out.
  • Page 30 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance 5. If you are not satisfied the problem solved .
  • Page 32 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. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

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