Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF385PXY Whirlpool
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A Note ToYou 2 Important Safety Instructions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Carin For Your ange R 32 HYou Need Assistance Or Service 37 Warranty 40 1400-253-1301 Call us with qmstions or comments.
A NoteToYou Thank you for 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.
Important Safety Instructions General To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions.
l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma result in burns from steam. ‘b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire. l Keep range vents unob- structed.
Grease wiping out excess food spills pnor to self-cleaning. l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. l Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner rotective coating of l Do not use water on grease any kind s [ ould be used in or fires.
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.
Using Your Range In This Section Pa* Using the rurface unit6 ...................................... 7 Positioning racks and pans .............................. .9 For best air circulation ...................................... .9 Using aluminum foil for baking .
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SETTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans.
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles. l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. The foil should have the edges turned up and be about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
Command pads The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. A few examples: -Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to set the clock -Off/Cancel tells the oven to turn off. Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and Start/Enter) has its own indicator.
2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lii rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Push the Bake pad. ‘350” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will light up.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself.
To broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad until “325”” shows in the small display. l If you want food to broil slower from the start, push the Broil pad and push the V Temp pad SO a temperature between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C) shows in the small display.
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you conserve energy when using your cooking product. l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides and tight-fitting lids.
3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
8. When the baking/roasting time is completed, the oven will turn off automatically, beep four times and “End” will show in the display. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, push and hold the Cook Time pad for 4 seconds.
8. Push the Delay Start Time pad. The time of day with the colon flashing will show in the display and START TIME will light up. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day.
7. 8. 9. 10. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up’ (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times).
Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock? on page 11.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature.
-. 7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:00 (the set stop time minus the set cook time).
To cancel the MEALTIMER” control setting: l Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the display to the time of day. To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER”control: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts.
The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Paw How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..*.............................. 28 Page Setting the controls ,.
2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dish- washer. lf most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur.
If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or ‘down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. 9 Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, LOCKED lights up in the display when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/ roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the time of day will show in the display.
Caring For Your Range In This Section Page SUrfaCe units and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lift-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Page Cleaning other range parts .
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. For model RF385PXY, Q series, also lift out the trim ring. See “Cleaning other range parts” on page 35 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all control knobs are turned off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
4. When the terminal is pushed into the recep- tacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element hold-down clip will keep the surface unit from moving around. NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units.
PART Control panel WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Sponge and warm, soapy l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. water DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive clean- OR ers. They may damage the finish. Paper towel and spray NOTE: Make sure you have not turned the glass cleaner oven on when cleaning panel.
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 l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
IfYou Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions.
PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected The display shows “PF” POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The range is not level. Level range. (See Installation Instruc- tions.) The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control. low or too high.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
WW?LPOOL Electric Freestanding Range Warrantv LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LlMlTED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT Second Year Through Life of Product From Date of .
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