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- Page 1 SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE " " f"< ._II °@1i11(I@ I i( " ='= For questions about features, operationlperformanoe parts, aooessories or service, call: 1-800-113-1301. or visit our website at... www.whiflpool.com Table of Contents ..........Models RF378LXK RF379LXK RF380LXK 8522772A...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLEOF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY ................The Anti-Tip Bracket ..............PARTS AND FEATURES ..............COOKTOP USE ................Cooktop Controls ................. Ceramic Glass ................Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ..........Lift-up Cooktop ................Home Canning ................Coo kware ..................ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ........... Display .................. -
Page 3: The Anti-Tip Bracket
RANGESA£EI Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER"... - Page 4 iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical [] Use Proper Pan Size - The range is equipped with shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the one or more surface units of different size. Select range, follow basic precautions, including the utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover following:...
- Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning ranges - • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. • Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is • Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not racks in desired location while oven is cool.
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Page 6: Parts And Features
PARTSANDFEA S This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model. Control Panel 1. -
Page 7: Cooktopuse
Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more COOKTOPUSE information, see "General Cleaning" section. • Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. -
Page 8: Coo Kware
Coil e lements should belevel foroptimal cooking r esults. Burner The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. bowls, when clean, reflect heat b ack tothecookware. They also Be careful not to drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the help catch spills. -
Page 9: Electronicoven Control
ELECTRONICOVEN IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface CONTROL cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. -
Page 10: Ovenuse
Onsome models, ifyoudonotwant t heclock time tobe IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven displayed, press a nd hold theCLOCK p ad (button) for5seconds. temperature because opening the oven door and element or When t heclock isnotdisplayed, youcanseethetime for5 burner cycling may give incorrect readings. -
Page 11: Bakeware
IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer's recommendations and use the bakeware size door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish. recommended in the recipe. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWAR E/ R ECOM M EN DATIONS RACKS... -
Page 12: Positioning Racks And Bakeware
Preheating After START is pressed, the oven will enter a timed preheat conditioning. "PrE" and the time countdown will appear on the display. When the preheat conditioning time ends, a tone will sound and the selected temperature will appear on the display. Preheat temperatures are affected by varying factors such as room temperature... -
Page 13: Range Care
BROILING CHART RANGECARE For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the "Positioning Racks and Bakeware"... - Page 14 Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: To Stop Self-Clean any time: • Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may Press OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, "cln," melt. "TIMED," "ON," "cool," and "LOCKED" will appear on the display and the door will remain locked.
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Page 15: Self-Cleaning Cycle
Burned-on soil CONTROL PANEL • Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn or some paper towels. -
Page 16: Oven Light
3. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. 4. Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge hangers will The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come slide out of front frame hinge slot. -
Page 17: Cooktop Controls
Oven indicator lights flash TROUBLESHOOTING Do the oven indicator lights flash? See the "Oven Indicator Lights" section. If the indicator Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See "Assistance or an unnecessary service call. -
Page 18: Assistanceorservice
For further assistance ASSISTANCEORSERVICE If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center Before calling for assistance or service, please check 553 Benson Road "Troubleshooting."... - Page 20 For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP° replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.