Whirlpool RF385PXP User And Care Manual
Whirlpool RF385PXP User And Care Manual

Whirlpool RF385PXP User And Care Manual

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  • Page 1 .; “J 2~;,-‘y. jr ,~~;~.~‘“*- “-; ’ ii T r, L*<m.+ . ~~-.‘~~~~, rowaye Ovens. Trash Compaclors. Room AN Condltloners. Dehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Refngerator-freezers...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Using the Automatic if You Need Service or MEALTIMER’ Clock Assistance. Oven Vent . ‘Tmk. 01984 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read this Use 6 Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety information. You are personally...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not DO NOT allow children to use or over another surface unit to avoid play with any part of the range, or burns, injury and to help prevent the leave them unattended near it.
  • Page 4: Parts And Features

    Parts and features Model RF385PXP STOP TIME CLOCK START TIME SURFACE UNIT SIGNAL LIGHT MINUTE TIMER CONTROL PANEL AUTOMATIC OVEN BAKE REMOVAELE - ..---- STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) OVEN DOOR...
  • Page 5: Using The Surface Units

    OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL SURFACE UNIT INDICATOR OVEN SELECTOR OVEN LIGHT SWITCH RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR CLEAN LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB OVEN SIGNAL LIGHT LOCK LIGHT Using the surface units Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob.
  • Page 6: Optional Canning Kit

    If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care” Service Company. See the “Cooking Guide”...
  • Page 7: Using The Minute Timer

    Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer, Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer. Without pushing it in, turn the 2.
  • Page 8 3. Set Oven Temperature Control to 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. the baking temperature you want. The Oven Signal Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the Oven Signal Light first goes off. 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven 5.
  • Page 9: Broiling

    Pull the Oven Temperature 2. Loosen the lockina screws inside Control straight off. the control knob. iote the posi- tion ot the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, move 4. To raise the temperature, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch a notch closer to HI.
  • Page 10 4. Set the Oven Selector and the 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop Oven Temperature Control to position, (open about 4 inches, BROIL. 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
  • Page 11: Using The Automatic

    Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock The automatic MEALTIMER* Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles.
  • Page 12: Oven Vent

    To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwlse to the time you want the oven to shut off.
  • Page 13: Storage Drawer

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Removing the storage drawer Pull drawer straight out to the 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer first stop. Lift front and pull out to all the way out. the second stop.
  • Page 14: Optional Rotisserie

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Par-l No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off.
  • Page 15 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim 3. Pull the surface unit straight away ring. from the receptacle. See Cleaning Chart on page 2 1 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle.
  • Page 16: 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 better and look new longer. If a Mm ring gets dlscolored, some ot the utensils may be not be flat enough, or some may be too large tor the surtace unlt.
  • Page 17 LJsing the Self-Cleaning Cycle The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. Before You start Clean the shaded areas by hand. DO NOT clean the flberglau seal.
  • Page 18 Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. Set the Oven Selector and the 2. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times all have the right time Oven Temperature Control on of day.
  • Page 19 Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated Clean the oven before it gets during the cleaning cycle to help heavily soiled. Cleaning a very get rid of normal heat, odors and soiled oven takes longer and smoke. results in more smoke than usual. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get Oven racks lose their shine, dis-...
  • Page 20 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 The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours.
  • Page 21: Using The Self-Cleaning

    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exferlor Soft cloth and warm soapy Wipe off regularly when cooktop surfaces water. lower oven are cool. . Do not allow food tontalnlng aolds Nylon or plastic scouring (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon pad for stubborn...
  • Page 22: Oven Light

    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 console. Push ii again to turn off the light. 2.
  • Page 23 This FSP replacement parts information is needed in order to will fit right and work right. because they are better respond to your request for made to the same exacting specifications assistance. used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.
  • Page 24 Making your world a little easier Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 313275 Rev. A 01984 Whirlpool Corporation lmatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refrigerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. Olshwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges, MIC...

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