Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF398PXP Whirlpool
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Contents Page Before You Use Your Range. 2 Important Safety lnstructlons. 3 Parts and Features. 4 Using Your Range 5 Surface Units 5 Optional Canning Kit 6 Aboutthe Electronic Oven Controls.
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.
Parts and features Model RF398PXP LEFl F;ONT SIGNA: LIGHT COHTRdL KNOB SURFACE UNIT INDICATORS CONTROL KNOB KEYBOARD ON/OFF CONTROL CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT- AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH I.
’ RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRbNl CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Signal light One of the signal lights will glow when a surface unit is on.
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 “Cooklng Guide” for Important utensil Informafton.
The Dlgltal Display/Clock. When you are not using the oven, this is an accurate digital clock. When using the oven or minute timer, this displays time and temperature settings, and shows what number pads have been touched. The Command Pads tell the oven what to do and in what order.
Clock 1. Touch CLOCK SET. “0” appears in the Display. Wlthln 5 seconds, touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers you touched In the order you touched them. If the Number Pads are not touched wlthln 5 seconds, “PF” or the orlglnal time will show In the Display.
Bd king Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. 3. Touch Number Pads for desired temperature between 150”-509°F (65.5’265°C). The Display will show the numbers you touched, in the order you touched them.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack. positions. 3. Open the door to the Broil Stop position, about 4 inches (10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself.
Baking Automalically The electronic controls are designed to turn the oven ON and OFF at the times you set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc.
To start baking at a later time and shul off automatically: 1. Make sure the Clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Touch BAKE TEMP and the desired oven temperature. 350°F is shown above. 5. Touch START TIME. The Display will show a “0:’ Touch Number Pads for the ttme of day you want baking to start.
KEEP WARM The Keep Warm cycle is preset atl70”F (76.6%). Use it to keep hot foods worm before serving, or to worm plates, serving dishes, etc. To set the Keep Warm cycle: 1. Touch KEEP WARM. The Display will show “170°F” m 2. Touch START. The oven will main- tain 170°F (76.
Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic oven control. Some of the items below ore reminders, while others will be mentioned for the first time. l The control will accept temperatures between 150” and 509°F (65.
The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never keep anything in the drawer that could burn or melt. Use care when handllng the dmwer. Removing the stomge dmwer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. RCK81-242985) 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 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring. See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the surface unit receptacle.
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 belter and look new longer. It a htm ring gets discolored, some of the utensils may be not be flat enough, or some may be too large tor the surface unit.
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. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on.
Setting the Clean Cycle Be sure the kitchen Is ventllated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. The oven will accept any length of cleaning time up to 4 hours and 59 minutes.
Special lips 1. Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke. 2. 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 Durlng the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broillng...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours.
Cleaning chart PART EXferl0r surfaces WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN SoR cloth and warm soapy l Wlpe off regularly when cook-top and water. lower oven are cool. Nylon or plastic scouring l Do not allow food contalnlng acids pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Using and Replacing the Light Bulbs The Cooktop light The fluorescent top light is under the control panel. The Top light switch is on the control panel. Push it in and hold it for a second or two to turn on the top light. Push it again to turn it off.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1 l Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools of any kind.
3. If you need service%. Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran- chised TECH- 1 CARE” Service TECH-CARE Companies. TECH-CARE serv- LFn!!c~?~-E~ ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war- ranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
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