Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF360EXP Whirlpool
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I I Contents Paae BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE. Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking.................... Broiling Using the Automatic MEALTIMER@ Control Oven Vent .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not play with any part of the range, or over another surface unit to avoid leave them unattended near it. burns, injury and to help prevent the They could be burned or injured.
I I Parts and features CLOCK START STOP Model RF360EXP MINUTE TIMER TIME TIME Lm FRONT SUIiiACE UNIT LEFT REAR LOCK/ CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LIGHT -PIECE CHROME CONTROL PANEL FLECTOR B.
RIGHT REAR SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR N TEMPERATUR LIGHT CONTROL LIGHT SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units PUSH IN Turn to Setting Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended. See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information.
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. 1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want.
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements.
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control straight off. 3. To lower the temperature, move black part of knob closer to LO. Each notch equals about 10°F (5”CJ. Broiling 2. Loosen the locking screw inside the control knob. Note the posi- I tion of the notches.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic bakina is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automat16 cycle’for cakes, cookies, etc.
To start baking now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven 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 clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off.
/ I I Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order kit RCK-79 (Part No. 261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off.
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. See Cleaning Chart on page 21 for cleaning instructions.
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. It a reflector bowl gets dlscolored, some of the utensils may not be tlat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unlt.
The Lower Panel The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the range. To remove the lower panel: 1. Pull out bottom of panel. To replace lower panel: 1. Place notches in top of panel over the top clips. 2. Slightly swing out and lift panel to remove from top clips.
I I I Using 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 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
Sefflng the Controls Be sure the kitchen Is venfllated durlng the Self-Cleanlng cycle. Thls will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from lhe room as quickly as posslble. 1. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3.
I I’ Special Tops Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
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 greaseond soil and burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours.
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and water. lower oven are cool. Nylon or plastic scouring l Do not allow food containing acids pad for stubborn spots. [such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or mlik) to remain on surface.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: Performance problems oflen result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind.
3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- TEC f/-CARE Companies. TECH-CARE serv- FRAHCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT WRRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service From Date of Purchase must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company.
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