Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF330PXD Whirlpool
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Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ............................................ 4 Getttng to Know Your Range ................... 7 Udng Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units .
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool0 appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whiripcd ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of troubie- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special This symbd alerts you to such dangers attention to these symbols and follow any as personal injury, bums, fire, and instructions given.
*Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating ele- ments.
When using the oven Care and cleaning aAlways position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating eie- ment in oven. @Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Getting to Know Range Your Thii section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the bcation and appearance of al4 parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are inciuded.
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking resufts possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push In control knobs before turning them to a setting.
l The pan material (metal or gfass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenfy heat spreads over the pan bottom. ;i pans that provide the best cooking . .Handbsehoukfbemedeofsturdy, heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting wlth one rack, place theracksothetopofthefoodwillbe centered in the oven. Rack placement for spdfk foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large Lowest le.
Setting the clock WhenyoufKstplugintherange,orifyour els&i&y was off for a while, the display will show %6:W, then change to “-:-“. SET and CLOCK will show on the display. 1. Press the Clock Set Button. 2. Press the “up” or “down” pad to set time of day.
Using the Minute Timer The Minute Xnwr does not start or stop the oven. it works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to 24 hours. 2. Press the “up” or “down” pad to set de&red time. Each time you press the ‘up” or ‘down” pad, the displayed time will increase or decrease by one minute.
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more infomdon, see ‘Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE and Oven Temperature Control to baklnghoasting temperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light fKst goes off.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or dower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfii with the baking/ roasting results, you can change the tern peraWe calibration by following these steps: 1.
Broiling NOTES: l Donotprebatwhenbroiling. l The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for brolllng temperatures. l Leavethedoorpartlyopenwhenever usingtheoventobroil.msalbwsthe oven to maintall ploper temperatures. 1. Position rack Position rack sc that the surface of the fccdisatleast3inches(7cm)away from the broil element.
To broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Contrd Knob counterclock- wise until the OVEN HEATING lndiitor Light goes off. l If you want food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 163%).
Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are desiined to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent umler the right rear surface unit.Youcancoo&ontheunitorkeepfcod warmonitwhiletheovenison.Theventis needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apPly too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do mosl cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Efectrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cwl before replaciig surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unil receptacle and the element hokkbwn clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Lift-up cooktop 1. LIRfrontofcooklopatbothfrontcorners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, xaapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back io unbck them.
The continuous-cleaning oven Fmt mpatter bwda up. Turn8 black Standard porcelain Fat apatter Continuoue- rpremh out. cleaning Burn. l way. porcelain Standard-dwning oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your continuous- cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain.
Cleaning tips l The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. l The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand-cleaning may be needed. l If you do more broiling than baking, hand-cleaning may be needed. l Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions.
Cleaning chart Use the folbwlng table to help you clean your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Oven door glass Paper towel and l Make sure oven is cool.
The oven light The oven liiht will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 30.
PROBLEM Cooklng msutts are not what you expected CAUSE l The range is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) l The oven temperature seems too bw or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14 to adjust oven temperature. l You dii not preheat the oven before baking (ii called for in redips).
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check ‘Troubleshooting” on pages 26-29. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. lf you need assistance* .
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on whiih you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................ 19 ASSISTANCE.. ...............................
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty 1 LENGTH Of WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR I NLL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FromDateofPurchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.
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