Whirlpool RF3870PXP Use & Care Manual
Whirlpool RF3870PXP Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool RF3870PXP Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 wave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltlonets. Dehumtdlllers. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Aefrlgerator-f...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock OtherOperating Hints Oven Vent Storage Drawer 01987 Whirlpool Before you use your range Read fhls Use 81 Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important Informatlon. You are personally responsible for: Reading and following...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS allow children to use or DO NOT play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured. 2. DO store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned injured while climbing...
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model RF387PXP LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL PANEL MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SELF-CL OVEN FIBERGLASS I -lEAl SEAL REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) ‘Tmk. LE> REAR ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER’ CONTROL KNOB CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER OVEN VENT...
  • Page 5: Using Your Range

    OVEN OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE SIGNAL LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed them to a setting. They betore turning can be set anywhere between Solid Element Surface Units Solid element surface units are made cooking.
  • Page 6 Until you get used to the settings, use the following Use Hi to start Use MED-Hi Use MED foods cooking; to hold a gravy, pud- to bring liquids rapid boil; to dings and to a boil. When start frying icing; to cooking foods, chicken...
  • Page 7: Clock

    The Electronic MEALTIMER* The Electronic MEALTIMER* Clock handles The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock: The numbers on the display change When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the display Twenty-five minutes past Forty-five six o’clock. twelve o’clock. When using the Min/Sec Timer, the display following...
  • Page 8: Setting The Electronic Clock

    When you first plug in the range or if your electricity light in the display will flash in sequence. and Bake Hours signal lights will flash, The flashing Push in and hold both the Min/Sec Timer Button and the Bake Hours Button.
  • Page 9: Using The Electronic

    Using the Electron Minute The Mlnute Tlmer does noi ‘star t or stop the can be set In minutes and I set :onds up to ! Push In the Mln/Sec Timer Button. The Slgnal Light will come on and the Display will show “0:001’...
  • Page 10: Using The Oven Controls

    Using the Oven Controls Baking Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. Note: Oven Put food in the oven. racks, walls and door will be hot.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Oven Tempetuture Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide comparing to your old oven, the new design If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature...
  • Page 12: Broiling

    Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, [open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself.
  • Page 13: Using The Electronic Automatic Mealtimer' Clock

    Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* The electronic MEALTIMER* is designed set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require Do not use the automatic as meats and casseroles. etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and shut off automatically: Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
  • Page 14 7. When the baking time is com- plete, you will hear a beeping sound. Push the Bake Hours Button to stop the beeping or the beep- ing will stop automatically after l-2 minutes. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
  • Page 15 7. Set the clock for the length of baking time you want: Push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Dis- play. This example shows 2 hours, 15 minutes.
  • Page 16: Otheroperating Hints

    Other Operating Hints If you want to check what you have programmed, the function you want to check. The display programmed for that function. If you want to check the time of day, press the Min/Sec Buttons, The display will show the time of day. A rapidly flashing signal light indicates...
  • Page 17: Storage Drawer

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Removing the stomge drawer Pull drawer szght out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides...
  • Page 18: Optional Rotisserie

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK-BV242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel First make sure the control knobs are set to OFF, 2.
  • Page 19 Cook Top Polishing Creme on the trim rings. To obtain order information for Cook Top Polishing Creme (PN 814009) or Electrol dressing (PN 814030), write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte. IN 46350...
  • Page 20 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle high heat The self-cleaning cycle uses very make sure you understand exactly 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. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool...
  • Page 21 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen Is ventllated during the Self-Cleanlng normal smoke and heat odors to disappear trom the room as quickly as possible, Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3. Push in and release the Self-Clean Button.
  • Page 22 After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel-wool pad. Special Tips OVEN Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke.
  • Page 23 To stop the cleaning cycle at any time: B~;;%E.; and release the Self-Clean 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 burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures...
  • Page 24: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Exterlor Soft cloth and warm surtaces soapy water. Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots, Surlace units Soft cloth and warm, (Solld elements) soapy water. Soapy scouring pad or scouring powder. To darken surface unlts or to remove Soft cloth and salt-free...
  • Page 25: 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, push the Push it again to turn off the light. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and push- ing the wire holder to the side.
  • Page 26: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    Cooking Guide for more infor- mation on cooking problems how to solve them. If you need assistance%. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ sew- Ice assistance telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.: I-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Con- sultants.
  • Page 27: If You Need Service

    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...
  • Page 28: Whirlpool Range Warranty

    D. Damage to range product of God or use of products not approved E. Any labor costs during the limited WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow consequential damages so this limitation warranty...

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