Whirlpool RF385PXY Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool RF385PXY Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF385PXY Use And Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric range

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A Note ToYou
2
Important Safety
Instructions
3
Parts And Features
6
Using Your Range
7
Carin For
Your ange
R
32
HYou Need Assistance
Or Service
37
Warranty
40
1400-253-1301
Call us with qmstions
or comments.
SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODEL RF385PXY

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  • Page 1 A Note ToYou Important Safety Instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range Carin For Your ange HYou Need Assistance Or Service Warranty Call us with qmstions SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE 1400-253-1301 or comments. MODEL RF385PXY...
  • Page 2 A NoteToYou 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 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. Install 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 surfaces ma result in burns from steam. ‘b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. Keep range vents unob- structed.
  • 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 range by coverin with 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-tfp bracket (on wall behind control, panel) Control panel Model and ser Removable storage drawer Control panel...
  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Using Your Range In This Section Using the rurface unit6 ... Positioning racks and pans ... For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ..10 The electronic oven controls 6elting the clock ... Using the electronic Minute Timer Using the Off/Cancel pad ...
  • Page 8 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 setvice company. To protect your range: Use flat-bottomed...
  • Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans

    Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.
  • Page 10: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking

    Using aluminum Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles. Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
  • Page 11: 6Elting The Clock

    Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: -Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock -Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/Enter) has its own indicator.
  • Page 12: Using The Off/Cancel Pad

    2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started.
  • Page 13: Bakinglroasting

    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lii rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. ‘350” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up.
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control

    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 15: Broiling

    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
  • Page 16: Broiling Tips

    To broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad until “325”” shows in the small display. If you want food to broil slower from the start, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad a temperature between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C) shows in the small display.
  • Page 17: Energy L Aving Tips

    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 18 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
  • Page 19 To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
  • Page 20 8. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds.
  • Page 21 8. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and START TIME will light up. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down”...
  • Page 22 To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
  • Page 23 Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up’ or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times).
  • Page 24 Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put 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 the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature.
  • Page 25 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time).
  • Page 26: The Oven Vent

    To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER”control: Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts.
  • Page 27: 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: White (Kii No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
  • Page 28 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section ........How the cycle works Before you start .
  • Page 29 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 hand-cleaning or a dish- washer.
  • Page 30 If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. Use 2 hours for light soil.
  • Page 31 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, LOCKED lights up in the display when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the time of day will show in the display.
  • Page 32 Caring For Your Range In This Section SUrfaCe units and reflector bowls ....32 Lift-up cooktop ..........34 Your range is designed for ease of care.
  • Page 33 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. For model RF385PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See “Cleaning other range parts” on page 35 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
  • Page 34 4. When the terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units.
  • Page 35 The Self-Cleaning Chrome trim rings Warm, soapy water and a (Model RF385PXY, nonabrasive plastic Q series) scrubbing pad. Steel-wool pad and warm, Broiler pan and grid soapy water [clean after each use)
  • Page 36 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 37 IfYou 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 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature low or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
  • Page 39 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 2. 5. If you are not satisfied...
  • Page 40 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...

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