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- Page 1 UseAhdCare Note To You Parts And Features Using Your Range Using The Setf- Cleaning Cycle Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comma u-its. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF366PXY...
- Page 2 A Note To You Thank buying a Whirlpool appliance. 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. It 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, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: @Use the range only for its in- General tended use as described in this Read all instructions before manual.
- Page 4 lass cook- @Check to be sure muse only dry potholders. Moist ing utensils are sa e for use or damp potholders on hot on the range. Only certain surfaces may result in burns types of glass, glass-ceramic, from steam. Do not let pot- ceramic, earthenware or other holder touch hot heating glazed utensils are suitable for...
- Page 5 Grease minimized by venting with a *Grease is flammable. Do not hood or open window and wip- allow grease to collect around ing out excess food spills prior cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- to self-cleaning. overs immediately. @Do not use water on grease @Do not use oven cleaners.
- Page 6 Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Oven vent CleanTopTM ceramic cooktop /--- Automatic Surface unit ---- oven light switch Model and ;;:;I number Broil element...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Page Page units ..............Using the surface Broiling racks and pans....9 tips ........Positioning Broiling ..... Energy saving tips......For best air circulation foil for baking..clock ..17 Using aluminum Using the MEALTIMER’”... - Page 8 NOTE: The surface elements may smoke . NOTE: For best results and greater slightly and emit a burning odor during the energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed first few hours of use. This is normal. It is cookware that makes good contact with caused by the insulation material of the new the surface units.
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Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans
Home canning information . Use the largest surface unit for best results. Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be... -
Page 10: For Best Air Circulation
For best air circulation 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. For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and... -
Page 11: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. -
Page 12: 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. ! Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. I Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you... -
Page 13: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, you can change them by following these steps:... -
Page 14: Broiling
- Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 15. : Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. : . Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. -
Page 15: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, l/2” thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish... -
Page 16: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips Use the more efficient surface units Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total instead of the oven when possible. energy used in the home, cooking energy Turn on the surface unit only after placing can be used efficiently. -
Page 17: Using The Mealtimer'" Clock
Using the MEALTIMER’” clock The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies,... -
Page 18: The Oven Vent
To start baking/roasting stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food or- the oven 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. -
Page 19: The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. -
Page 20: The Anti-Tip Bracket
If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these .kits from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. White (Kit No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. - Page 21 Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page Page Setting the controls ......22 How the cycle works . ..# ....21 Special tips .
- Page 22 * Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being storec in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan Personal Injury and (without grid) in the oven If you have first Product Damage Hazard removed most of the soil by hand-cleaning * Do not touch the oven during the Self- or a dishwasher.
- Page 23 Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. When the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures, door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is com- pleted and the oven has cooled suffi- ciently,...
- Page 24 Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Cleaning the cooktop ..... . . 24 The oven light ..m ... . . m ....28 Cleaning other range parts .
- Page 25 Cleaning tips What to use: Personal Injury Hazard Cooktop Polishing Creme with paper towel or clean, damp sponge-Included When removing heavy or sugary spills with your unit, this creme has been devel- from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to oped especially for cleaning and protecting prevent burns.
- Page 26 Polishing Creme (Pat-l 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 27 Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight Sponge and warm, soapy Control knobs water away from control panel. Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Page 28 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...
- Page 29 If You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date.
- Page 30 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Control knob(s) You are not pushing in Push control knob(s) in before turning to a will not turn setting. before trying to turn. Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN.
- Page 31 Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool anywhere in the U.S.: Corporation for quality parts. Look for this 1-800-253-l 301 symbol of quality whenever you need a and talk with one of our trained consultants.
- Page 32 WhirlpoolSM service company. From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor for CleanTop ceramic FULL FIVE-YEAR cooktop to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool WARRANTY warrants that: From Date of Purchase -The ceramic cooktop will not discolor...