Whirlpool RF366PXY Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool RF366PXY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF366PXY Use And Care Manual

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A Note To You
2
ImporQntSafety
lnsbuctions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Using The Setf-
Cleaning Cyde
18
Caring For
Your Range
21
If You Need Assistance
Or service
25
Warranty
28
1-800-253-1301
GA Us with qestions
or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODEL RF366PXY
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  • Page 1 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE A Note To You ImporQntSafety lnsbuctions Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Setf- Cleaning Cyde Caring For Your Range If You Need Assistance Or service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 GA Us with qestions or comments. MODEL RF366PXY...
  • Page 2 Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date a Whirlpool appliance. home appliance. Years of engineering to us. Please pay special attention to these symbols and of the use of each symbol.
  • 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 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 surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire. *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

    Parts And This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Surface unit Model and serial number plate Lock lever Removable storage drawer Control panel Automatic MEALTIMER”...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface unitm ... rack and pans ... Positioning For beat air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ..10 Betting the clock ... Using the Minute Timer ... Bakhghoasting Adjusting the oven temperature To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly.
  • Page 8 Until you get usad 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. SElTING RECOMMENDED To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. To hold a rapid boil.
  • Page 9: Positioning Rack And Pans

    Home canning information Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not...
  • Page 10: For Beat 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 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: Bakhghoasting

    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 13 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 (2.5%). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
  • Page 14: Energy Saving Tipa

    Broiling rack position RACK POSlTlON TYPE OF FOOD/ I DONENESS FROM BOllOM Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.
  • Page 15: Using The Automatic Mealtimer" Clock

    Using the automatic The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off al 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 16: The Oven Vent

    To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the 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. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- to the time you want the oven to shut off.
  • Page 17: The L Toraga 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: . White (Kit No. 614069) Almond (Kit No. 614070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
  • Page 18 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section ........a. 18 How the cycle works Before you start ..,...*.
  • Page 19 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 dish- washer.
  • Page 20 4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature exceeds normal bakingroasting temperatures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 6.
  • Page 21: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop other range parta ... Cleaning Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new.
  • Page 22 To obtain order Information Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488). write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Driie with your LaPorte, IN 46350 especially Call l-800-253-1301 major credit card to order by phone. cooklop...
  • Page 23 Cleaning other Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Sponge and warm, soapy Control panel water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Sponge and warm, soapy Exterior surfaces...
  • Page 24 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 25: If You Need Assistance Or Service

    If 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 26 POSSIBLE PROBLEM Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before will not turn. trying to turn. Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven Temperature cycle will not operate. are not set to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the correct time of day. The Lock Lever is not in the CLEAN positional1 to the right.
  • Page 27 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 28: Warranty

    WARRANTY From Date of Purchase service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that: WARRANTY From Date of Purchase -The ceramic cooktop will not discolor -The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off -The...

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