Whirlpool RF390PXV Use And Care Manual

Self-cleaning electric range

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  • Page 1 T&f1 Use & Care Guide Electronic automatic MEALTIMER’ oven Removable storage drawer Literature (inside drawer) SELF-CLEANING RF390PXV Home Appliances Oven vent celain-enamel ector bowl and omatic oven Broil element ELECTRIC RANGE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    If You Need Service Or Assistance Whirlpool Range Warranty, ‘Tmk 01989 Whirlpool Corporation Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the range is used. To remove any re- maining glue: Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
  • Page 3: Important Safety

    Important Safety Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical injury to persons, range, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. Do not use the range for warming or heating the room.
  • Page 4 Important Safety Instructions Continued Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot con- tents could cause burns and con- tainer particles could cause Injury. Keep range vents unobstructed. Always position oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
  • Page 5: Using Your Range

    Using Your Range Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface unit indicators The solrd dot in the surface unit rndrca- tor shows which surface unit IS turned on by that knob.
  • Page 6: Optional Canning Kit

    If you plan to use the cooktop for can- ning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care’ Service Company. NOTE: See the Cooking Guide for additional canning information.
  • Page 7 Digital display/clock When you are not using the oven. this is an accurate digital clock. When using the oven or Minute Timer, the display will show the time, temperature settings and what command buttons have been pressed. When showing the trme of day, the display will show the hour and minutes.
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Using Your Range Continued Setting the clock 1. Push the Time Of Day button. The TIME light will show in the display. 2. Whrle pushrng the Trme Of Day button, turn the Set Knob until the correct time shows In the display. 3.
  • Page 9: Using The Oven Off Button

    To cancel the Minute Timer: Push the Min/Sec Timer button and turn the Set Knob until “0:OO” shows In the display. Qurckly push the Min/Sec Timer button twice. Using the Oven Off button The Oven Off button will cancel any command button except for the Mm/ Set Timer button.
  • Page 10 Using Your Range Continued I<’ To cook at a deferent temperature. push the Bake button Turn the Set Knob untrl the desired temperature shows In the small drsplay L(. The oven IS preheated when you hear three beeps and the PRE- lrght goes off, 5.
  • Page 11: Using The Electronic Automatic Mealtimer' Control

    4. Push the Broil button. “brl” show will In the small display and the BROIL and ON lights come on. will 5. When broiling done, push the Oven Off button. “Off” will show In the large display and all other displays will go off.
  • Page 12 Using Your Range Continued To start baking now 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 right time of day. (See “Setting the clock”...
  • Page 13 To delay start 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 right time of day. (See ‘Setting the clock” on page 8.) 3. Push the Bake Hours button. “0:OO” 4.
  • Page 14 Using Your Range Continued 6. Push the Bake button and set the desired temperature. The display will show the time of day and set temper- ature. The DELAY and BAKE lights will come on. 7. Changes can be made at any time by pressing a command button.
  • Page 15: Theovenvent

    To avoid sickness when using the MEALTIMER’ control: m Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven.
  • Page 16: The Storage Drawer

    Pat, inside the storage drawer. Optional rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions, Optional door panel pat If you would like to change the color...
  • Page 17: Caring For Your Range

    Caring For Your Range Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning. Fallure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. Control panel and knobs 1. Pull control knobs and command buttons straight off.
  • Page 18 3. Lrft out the reflector bowl and tnm rrng See “Cleaning Tips” on page 25 for cleanrng instructrons. Replacing Burn or Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock.
  • Page 19: Lift-Up Cooktop

    3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle 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. Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units.
  • Page 20: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Caring For Your Range Continued DO clean frame Do clean door Do not clean seal not clean center area 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place. can result to the porcelain and the Using the Self-Cleaning cycle...
  • Page 21 cleaned In the Self-Cleaning they become harder to slide. See page 25. Turn on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning This will help remove heat and odors that are normal dunng the cycle. Personal Product Damage Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning burn you.
  • Page 22 Caring For Your Range Continued 3. Push the Self-Clean button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set auto- matically. “C3:OO” will show in the large display and “cln” will show in the small display. The ON light will come on. If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, push the Self-Clean button.
  • Page 23 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the oven will beep four times and “End” WIII show rn the drsplay. 8. When the oven reaches normal bak- rng temperatures. the Locked signal light goes off. Move the Lock Lever Do not force it. back to the left Wait untrl it will move easrly.
  • Page 24 Caring For Your Range Continued 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 and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self-Cleaning...
  • Page 25: Cleaning Tips

    Cleaning tips Control knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. Do not soak. Control panel Clean with warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Wash, rinse and dry well. .
  • Page 26: The Oven Light

    Caring For Your Oven Continued 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 Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push the switch again to turn off the light.
  • Page 27: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    If You Need Service Or Assistance.. . We suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from llttle things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the power supply cord plugged Into a love crrcurt with the proper voltage? (See Installation lnstructrons ) Have you checked your home’s marn...
  • Page 28 5. If you need FSP’ replacement parts?.. FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this symbol of quality when- ever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replace- ment parts will fit right and work right,...
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  • Page 32: Whirlpool Range Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Outside the United States, a different warranty may also apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. Part No. 3140543 Rev. A 0 1989 Whirlpool Corporation...

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