Whirlpool RF398PXW manuel d'utilisation

ELECTRIC RANGE Self-Cleaning Model RF398PXW sherr, Clothes Dryen. Freezers. Relriperator-Freezen. Ice Makers Dishwashers Builbln Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranpes. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compacl[...]

Contents Paae BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGi - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ PARTS AND FEATURES ......... USING YOUR RANGE. .......... Using the Surface Units ...... Optional Canning Kit ....... About the Electronic Oven Controls ............ Clock .................... Minute Timer .............. Baking .................... Broiling ...[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the rlsk of flre, electrlcal shock, InJury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, lncludlng l Read ail instructions before using faces may result in burns from the range. steam. Do not let potholder touch l install or locate the range only in hot heating elements. Do not use acc[...]

will be damaged and shock or l Do not store things children fire could result. might want above the range. 0 Use care when opening oven Children could be burned or door. Let hot air or steam escape injured while climbing on it. before removing or replacing l Do not touch surface units, areas food. near units, heating elements or l Do not heat unope[...]

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Using your range Using the Surface Units rooo PUSH IN AND TURN I Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Unit lndlcator Lighi One of the surface unit indicat[...]

Bum Hazard l If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by the heal from the exposed section of the surface unit. Use correctly sized cooklng ulenslls to prevent Injury. l If a surface unlt stays red for a long ffme, the bottom of the pan Is not flat enough or is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of Incorrect ut[...]

Digital Display/Clock When you are not using the oven, this is an accurate Digital Clock. When using the oven or Minute Timer, the Display will show the time, tempera- ture settings and what command buttons have been touched. 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 [...]

1. Touch CLOCK SET. “0” appears in the Display. Within 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. It the Number Pads are not touched withln 5 seconds, “PF” or the original time will show in the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and Number Pads agaln. 2. Touc[...]

Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Touch BAKE TEMP”O”F” will appear in the Display. 3. Touch Number Pads for desired temperature between 1509509°F (65.5”265°C) The Display will show the numbers you touched, in the order you touched them. The temp[...]

Bmiling 1. Position the rack before turnina the oven on. See “Broil Chart”‘6 the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. Close the door to the Broil Stop oosition focen about 4 inches, i0.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. The door must be in this posltlon for the broil element to heat. 2. ;rth$t+troiler pa[...]

Baking Automalically The electronic controls will turn the oven on and off at times you set...even when 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...undercooklng will result. To start baklng now and stop automattc[...]

To delay start and stop automatlcally: l.~akewretheClockIs settothe rtght ttme of day. (See “Clock” on page 9.) Bin : ’ . 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. The Display will show the nu[...]

To avold sickness and food waste when using delay start: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waltlng for cooklng to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, ccBam soups, and cooked meats or flsh. Any food that has to wait for cooklng to start should be very cold or frozen before It Is put In the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MOR[...]

Other Operating Hints There are a number of things you should know about your electronic oven controls. Some of the items below are reminders, while others will be mentioned for the first time. l The control will accept temperatures between 150” and 509°F (65.5” and 265°C). l The control will accept times up to 12 hours and 59 minutes. l The [...]

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. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. [...]

Caring for your range Control Panels and Knobs Burn and Elect&al Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range Is cool before cleaning. Fallure to do so can result In burns or electrlcal shock. 1. Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a sott cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.[...]

Reflector Bowls Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result In burns or electrlcal shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. - 2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the receptacle, just enou[...]

Replacing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrlcal shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal i[...]

Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cook-top at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury Hazard Be sure both support rods are fully extended and In the locked posltton. Failure to do so could result In personal Injury from the cooktop accldentally falling. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel wool pad on [...]

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 Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent o[...]

Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen Is ventllated durlng the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to dlsappear from fhe room as quickly as possible. The oven will accept any length of cleaning tlme up to 4 hours and 59 minutes. A 3 hour cleaning tlme Is recommended for moderate soil. 1. Move the Lock Lever all the way to t[...]

Special Tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have b[...]

Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces WHAT TO USE Warm soapy water and a sofl cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for heavily-soiled areas. HOW TO CLEAN l Wipe off regularly when oven is cool. l Do not allow food contalnlng acldr (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juloe or milk) to remaln on surface. Aolds will remove the glossy flnlsh. l Do not use abrasive[...]

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. Eleotrloal Shock Hazard Make sure power to the range has been turned off at the maln power supply[...]

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, push the Oven Light Switch on the oven control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. To Replace: Electrfoal Shook and Personal InJury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned O[...]

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before caIling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothlng operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the propervolt- age? (See Installation Instructions.] l H[...]

2. If you need assistance%. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ serv- ice asslrtance telephone number. Dial tree trom anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants. The consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper- ation from your appliance or, if serv- ice is necessary, recommend a qualified service c[...]

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