..Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock Oven Vent ..01987 Whirlpool Before you use your range Read thls Use 81 Care Gulde and The Cooking Guide for important Intormatlon. You are personally...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured. DO NOT store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned injured while climbing...
Parts and features Model RF365BXP CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND SE NUMBER PLATE REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown] CLOCK START STOP...
OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL RIGHT REAR / CLEAN LOCK LIGHT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between and OFF. Until you get used to the settings, use the start cooking at the high settings;...
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Company. See the “Cooking Guide” for important Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
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2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. Oven Put food in the oven. Note: racks, walls and door will be hot. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements.
Pull the Oven Temperature Control straight off. 3. To lower the temperature, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions,...
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3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. both 5. When broiling is done, turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. Custom Broil If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature wise...
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER” The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated Do not use the automatic as meats and casseroles. efc...undercooking will result.
To start baking now and stop automatically: Position rack(s) properly, and place 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob to shut off. 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 5.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage druwer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage druwer Fit ends of drawer slidxails into...
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, the control panel.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page for cleaning instructions.
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl gets discolored, flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either case, some of the heat that’s meant to go info or around a utensil goes down and heats the reflector bowl.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle hlgh heat The self-Lleaning cycle uses very make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle Before You Start Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to burn away.
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Setting the Controls Be sure fhe klfchen Is venfllafed during the Self-Cleaning normal smoke and heat odors to dlsappear Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time clockwise Knob 2 or 3 hours.
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Special lips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared...
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How It Works During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREE HOUR SEITING [Approximate 1000°F [ 875°F (468%)
Cleaning Chart WHAT TO USE PART Exterior Soft cloth and warm soapy surfaces water. Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots. Surface units No cleaning required. Chrome Automatic dishwasher reflector bowls warm, soapy water plastic scrubbing pad. Broiler pan Warm, soapy water and grld...
The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and push- ing the wire holder to the side. CAUTION: The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking.
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FSP is a registered trademark Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are made to the same exacting specifications...
WHIRLPOOL RANGE PRODUCT LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR Replacement WARRANTY defects From Date of Purchase must be provided service LIMITED FOUR-YEAR Replacement WARRANTY ovens Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls 1.
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