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- Page 1 SELF-CLEANING DESIGNERSTYLE ELECTRIC RANGE Note To You ImportantSafety instructions Parts And Features Using Your Range !$&Ekg Cyde Carin For Your ange If You Need Assistance Or Sewice Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. MODELS RF396PXY RF396PCY...
- Page 2 ANoteToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt 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, in’ury to persons, or damage when using the range, / allow 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 result in bums surfaces ma 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 on pan. Smother flamin range by coverin h a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
- Page 6 PartsAnd This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Anti-tip bracket (on wall behind control Control panel Oven vent Surface unit Model and ser Removable storage Control panel...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Using the ourface units ... rack8 and pans ... Positioning For best air circulation Using duminum foil for baking..10 The dectronic oven controls the clock ... 6etthg Minute Timer..12 Using the electronk pad ... - Page 8 Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SElTING RECOMMENDED USE To start foods cooking. To bring liquids to a boil. Medium- * To hold a rapid boil.
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Page 9: Positioning Rack8 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 extend more than one inch outside surface unit... -
Page 10: For Best 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: The Dectronic Oven Controls
The electronic Oven TemPedur; 8elactor pa& There are two parts in the oven control section: -The display -The command pads Instructions for the oven control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the range, a time of day and “PF will show in the temperature display. -
Page 12: 6Etthg The Clock
Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the tp” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. -
Page 13: Using The Off/Cancel Pad
Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four e-second tones. You will also hear four I -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads. -
Page 14: Bakinglroasting
Baking/roasting 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. Push the Bake pad. “350”” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up. -
Page 15: 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 gradualfy 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 16: Broiling
Broiling NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [ 10.2 cm]). -
Page 17: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position chart RACK POSKION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare steaks Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Welldone steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. -
Page 18: Using The Electronic Mealtimer" Control
Using the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER” control will 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 19 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. IO’“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the oven is heating. NOTE: The display will show “doof and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door is latched when you try to bake/roast.
- Page 20 4. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing and STOP TIME will show in the display. 5. 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.
- Page 21 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push 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 22 Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once a minute for 5 minutes if the door ls latched when you try to bake/ roast.
- Page 23 4. 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. 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down”...
- Page 24 9. When the start time is reached, a one-second tone will sound and DELAY will go off. The display will show the set cook time. Lo’, HEAT, TIMED and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is heating. The display will count down the bakinglroasting time in minutes.
- Page 25 5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 6. Push the Stop Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and STOP TIME will light up.
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Page 26: The Oven Vent
10. When the baking’roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automaticaliy, 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 27: The Rtoraga Drawer
White (Kii No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kiis include easy installation instructions. - Page 28 UsinglheSelfCleaning In This Section cycle ......“... 28 How the works Before you dart . ..“...I... The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior.
- 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 handcleaning 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 eta&d, 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 ForYour Range In This Section Cleaning the cooktop ........32 Cleaning other range parts ._._...
- Page 33 Polishing Crerns (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488). write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. ~~~ ._.._ . 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 Call l-800-253-1301 to order. You must have a major credit card to order by phone.
- Page 34 Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your range. WHAT TO USE PART Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfacer Sponge and warm, soapy (other than cooktop...
- Page 35 The light bulbs The cooktop light The fluorescent light is on the top of the control panel. Use the Cooktop Light Switch on the control panel to turn on the cooktop light. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure power to the range has been turned OFF at the main power supply before replacing the fluorescent tube.
- 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 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 complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
- Page 38 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Cooking results The range is not level. are not what you expected The oven temperature seems too 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 From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement WARRANTY From Date to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that: of Purchase -The ceramic cooktop will not discolor -The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off -The rubber seal between the ceramic cooktop and porcelain edge will...