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Page 1: Table Of Contents
A Note To You Important Safety instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle Carin Your ange If You Need Assistance Or Setvice Warranty 1-800-253-I 301 ~---~- -- Call us with questiot% o~knments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF365BXY RF365PXY RF370PXY... -
Page 2: A Note To You
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 Safety Instructions
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. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. - Page 4 4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- faces may result in bums from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnr;r~otholder. It coul J 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 h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
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Page 6: Parts And Features
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. Control panel Plug-in Surface unit with porce. lain-enamel reflector bowl chrome trim RF365PXY, 8eries) NOTE: All other models have... -
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 ... IO Setting the clock ... Using the Minute Timer ... Bakingiroasthg Adjusting the oven temperature control To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. - Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SE-ITING RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high To hold a rapid boil.
- Page 9 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. and pans Personal Injury Hazard Always position oven rack(s) in desired location before turning oven on.
- Page 10 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 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 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 Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
- Page 14 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°C and 163°C).
- Page 15 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 conserve energy when using your cooking product. Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
- Page 16 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. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
- Page 17 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob ciock- wise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed 4. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature...
- Page 18 If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kiis from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Models RF365PXY and RF370PXY: White (Kit No.
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Page 19: Using The Setf-Cleaning Cycle
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section How the cycle works ........19 Before you start . - Page 20 2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a diih- washer.
- Page 21 Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures, the 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 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. Lii 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 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 receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
- Page 25 Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART ‘WHAT TO USE Control knobe Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterlor surfaces Sponge and warm, (other than control soapy water panel)
- Page 26 PART WHAT TO USE Oven rack8 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, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle 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 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.
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Page 28: If You Need Assistance
If You Need Assistance Or Service Thls 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 Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete page 2.) This information is needed to respond to your request properly. - Page 29 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven cycle will not Temperature Control Knob are not operate set 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.
- Page 30 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...
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Page 32: 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...