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Whirlpool RF398PXP Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF398PXP Use And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF398PXP :’ ._.. 1,’ “,. .:*. owave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Condilloners, Oehumrdifiers. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrrgerator-Freezers...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Before You Use Your Range. Important Safety lnstructlons. Parts and Features. Using Your Range Surface Units Optional Canning Aboutthe Electronic Oven Controls. Clock Minute Timer Baking Broiling Baking Automatically Keep Warm Other Operating Hints 01985 Whlrlpool Before you use your range Read this Use &...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Lnstructlons

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

  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model RF398PXP LEFl F;ONT SIGNA: LIGHT COHTRdL KNOB CONTROL KNOB KEYBOARD ON/OFF CONTROL CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT- AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE DOOR SWITCH SELF-CLEANING OVEN FIBERGLASS HEAT SEAL REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER...

  • Page 5: Using Your Range

    RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between and OFF. Until you get used to the settings, use the following start cooking at the high settings;...

  • Page 6: Optional Canning Kit

    If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Company. See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important NOTE: Excess steam and moisture can cause false readings on the electronic oven controls.
  • Page 7 Keyboard On/Off Control Keyboard On/Off Control is under the flip-top in the center of the console. It has three different positions: ON-allows all Command Pads and tones to work. TONES OFF - removes the programming OVEN CONTROL OFF-turns off the oven controls and programming MINUTE TIMER, MINUTE TIMER CANCEL and CLOCK SEl will operate In thls posltlon.

  • Page 8: Clock

    Clock Touch CLOCK SET. “0” appears the Display. Wlthln 5 seconds, touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers In the order you you touched touched them. If the Number Pads are not touched wlthln 5 seconds, “PF”...

  • Page 9: Baking

    Bd king Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. 3. Touch Number Pads for desired temperature between 150”-509°F (65.5’265°C). The Display will show the numbers you touched, the order you touched them. temperature appears in the Dis-...

  • Page 10: 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. Open the door to the Broil Stop position, about 4 inches (10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. The door must be in this position for the broil element to heat.

  • Page 11: Baking Automatically

    Baking Automalically The electronic controls are designed set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated Do not use the automatic as meats and casseroles. etc...undercooking will result. To start baking now and shut off automatically: Setting the right time of day is not necessary, but you may...
  • Page 12 To start baking at a later time and shul off automatically: Make sure the Clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired oven temperature. 350°F is shown above. 5. Touch START TIME. The Display will show a “0:’...

  • Page 13: Keep Warm

    KEEP WARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset atl70”F (76.6%). Use it to keep hot foods worm before serving, or to worm plates, serving dishes, etc. To set the Keep Warm cycle: Touch KEEP WARM. The Display will show “170°F” 3.

  • Page 14: Other Operating Hints

    Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic control. Some of the items below ore reminders, for the first time. accept The control will temperatures 265°C). accept The control will times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes. The Start Time can be delayed up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.

  • Page 15: Storage Drawer

    The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never keep anything drawer that could burn or melt. Use care when handllng the dmwer. Removing the stomge dmwer Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.

  • Page 16: Carlng For Your Range

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK81-242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy...
  • Page 17 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See Cleaning Chart on page for cleaning instructions.

  • Page 18: Lift-Up Cooktop

    CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat belter and look new longer. It a htm ring gets discolored, some of the utensils may be not be flat enough, or some may be too large tor the surface unit.

  • Page 19: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle

    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle high heat The self-cleaning cycle uses very make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle Before You Start Clean the shaded areas by hand. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on... the frame around the oven, the inside of the door, especially...
  • Page 20 Setting the Clean Cycle Be sure the kitchen Is ventllated during the Self-Cleaning normal smoke and heat odors to disappear The oven will accept any length of cleaning A 3 hour cleaning time is recommended Move the lock lever all the way to the right-to the Clean Position.
  • Page 21 Special lips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. 3. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared...
  • Page 22 How It Works Durlng the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broillng...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREE HOUR SEllING (Approximate 1000°F 1 075’F (468°C) CLEANING...

  • Page 23: Cleaning Chart

    Cleaning chart PART WHAT TO USE SoR cloth and warm soapy EXferl0r surfaces water. Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots. Surface units No cleaning requlred. Porcelaln- Automatic dlshwasher or enamel reflector warm, soapy water: Self- bowls cleaning Oven cycle. Chrome Automatic dlshwasher or...

  • Page 24: Using And Replacing The Light Bulbs

    Using and Replacing the Light Bulbs The Cooktop light The fluorescent top light is under the control control panel. Push it in and hold it for a second Push it again to turn it off. Turn off the electric power at the maln power supply.

  • Page 25: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    Cooklng Guide See the for more infor- mation on cooking problems how to solve them. 2. If you need assistance? Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from: Contlnental U.S. . . (800]253-1301 Mlchlgan ..(800) 632-2243 Alaska 6 Hawaii .
  • Page 26 Whirlpool Corporation quality ports Look for this , symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part ‘8 foe your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right. because they are made to the same exacting...
  • Page 27 Notes...
  • Page 28 Whirlnool Home .5 Appliances Making your world a llttle easier. Part No. 313273 Printed in U.S.A. 01985 Whirlpool Corporation tomallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers. Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers, Ewlt-In Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges, MICI...

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