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Whirlpool RF3020XP manual

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  • Page 1

    RF302BXP (Shown) , .“‘xLs.-;qT Sb’, ,A . i ,p -*+-m;‘yq,.. i - . 5-;. y-Y*- -@cca$@a Al 3% Microwave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumldlflers. Automallc Washers, Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Re(rlgerator.Fi[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE.. Using the Surface Units Optional Canning Kit Using the Oven Controls Baking.. Broiling Oven Vent Storage Drawer 3 4 5 5 6 6 6 8 9 IO Optional Rotisserie CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. Control Panel Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Lift-Up Cooktop [...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not play with any port of the range. or over another surface unit to ovoid leave them unattended near It burns, injury and to help prevent the They could be burned or Injured utensil from being pushed off the sur- 2. DO NOT store things children face[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Models RF302BXP and RF3020XP SURFACE UNIT LEFl REAR SURFACE UNIT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SE NUMBER PLATE SILICONE HEAT SEAL CONTROL PANEL ONE-PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER LITERATURE PAC (not shown) 4[...]

  • Page 5

    OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN CONTROL SELECTOR Using the surface units PUSH IN Surface Unit Indicators Turn to h - Setting The solid dot In the surface unit Indicator shows which surface unit Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a settrng They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF Until you get used to the settings, use the following a[...]

  • Page 6

    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. Optional Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905) The large diameter of most water-bath or[...]

  • Page 7

    2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. Dunng 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. The top element helps heat during baking, but does not turn red. 3. Set Oven Temperature Contro[...]

  • Page 8

    1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the posi- tion of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, move a notch closer to LO. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). 4. To raise the temperature, move a notch closer to HI. Each notch equals aboutlO”F (5°C). Tighten the locking s[...]

  • Page 9

    3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. Custom Broil 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control [...]

  • Page 10

    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer sfidyails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift back slightl[...]

  • Page 11

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No. RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for your range Control Panel 1. Pull knobs straight off. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the control panel.[...]

  • Page 12

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle 4. LIH out the reflector bowl See Cleanrng Chart on page74 for cleaning InstructIons Replacing 2. Line up opening In the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Push the surface uni[...]

  • Page 13

    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. If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be fiat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unif. In either case, some of the heat that?[...]

  • Page 14

    Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces Surface units WHAT TO CLEAN HOW TO CLEAN 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 milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glos[...]

  • Page 15

    If the oven will not operate: l Is the Oven Selector turned to a setting (BAKE or BROIL]? l Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting? It surface units will not operate: l Have You checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l Are surface units plugged in all the way? l Do the control knobs turn? If surface unit c[...]

  • Page 16

    WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT W-T-Y LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE service comoanv. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Replacement magnetron tube on microwave[...]