Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF316PXY Whirlpool
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A Note To You 2 ;TSZF* 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 18 If You Need E2T-E~ Or 23 Warranty 28 1400-253-1301 Call us with questions or mments.
ANoteToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass 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 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General *Use the range only for its-in- @Read all instructions before using the range.
#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 bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire. IKeep range vents unobstructed.
Grease Care and cleaning @Grease is flammable. Do not *Clean cooktop with care. Some allow grease to collect around cleaners can produce noxious cooktop or in vents. Wipe fumes if applied to a hot sur- spillovers immediately. face. If a wet paper towel is used to wipe s 111s on a hot cooking area, e careful to 1 avoid steam burns.
PartsAndFeatures 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 Page Using the surface units ..................................... .7 Positioning racks and pans ............................... 9 For best air circulation ..................................... 10 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 setting; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. Medium-low l To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting. LO l To keep food warm until ready to serve.
Home canning information . Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best resuits. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop.
For best air circulation The 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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
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.
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 informa- tion see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
2. 3. 4. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and 0 patties, lamb chops, split a chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
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. Timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in 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.
The storage drawer You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.
Caring ForYour Range In This Section Page Cleaning the cooktop . . . . . . . . . . .._.......................... 18 Removing the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Page Cleaning other range parts . . . . . .
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooktop, wear oven mitts to prevent burns. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. l Do not use the cooktop if it is cracked or broken.
Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1.
PART Exterior surfaces [other than cooktop and control panel) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. USE nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
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.
If You Need Assistance OrService 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.
PROBLEM Control knob(s) will not turn. Cooking results are not what you expected. POSSIBLE CAUSE You are not pushing in before trying to turn. The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for.
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.
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WHIRLPOOL@ CleanTop” Electric Freestanding Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM From Date of Purchase service company.
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