Whirlpool RF3020XY manual

UseAndCam A Note To You 2 ImportantSafety Instructions 3 PartsAnd Features 6 Using Your Range 7 If You Need Assistance Or Service 23 Warranty 28 Call TOLL-E With CIudons or c4mmerlw l-soo-z53-13[31 STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF3020XY and RF302BXY[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturfng. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]

Important Safbty Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to E ersons, or damage when using the range, follow asic precautions, including the following: General 4Jse the range only for its-in- . l Read all instructions before using the range. te;e;t,use as described In this . l Install or locate the range only in accordance[...]

@Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- 7 faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul d catch on fire. ‘Keep range vents unobstructed. ‘Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burn[...]

Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. .Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range b fitted Ii J coverin , cookie s 7l WI h a well- 7 eet or flat tray. Flaming grease outside of 1 an can be extin aking soda or, i B uished [...]

PartsAnd Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Antctlp braokat (on wall behlnd cmtrol panel) Plug-In unlt - Broil element Bake elemmt Control panel Left front Ml mar oven Burfiloe COlltrol control temDsmtllm dector unlt Burfaoe I [...]

Using Your Range In This Section Page Page Uslng the surface units T7 ..................................... Posltlonlng racks and pans ............................... 9 For best air drculation ..................................... 10 Uslng aluminum foil for baking ..................... . 10 Baklnglroastlng ..................... . ..................[...]

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a gulde. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. 1 SEITING 1 RECOMMENDED USE I HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. Medium l For gravy, pu[...]

Home canning information To protect your range: l Use flat-bottomed canners for best results. Do not use canners with dented or ridged (porce- lain enamel-ware) bottoms. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner whi[...]

For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1X-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time. Use the following as a guid[...]

Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, see “Positioning racks and pans’ on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN [...]

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. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If. afte[...]

Custom broil l tf food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob counterdockwlse until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light goes off. l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77% and 162.7%). These temperature settings albw the broil heating element to cycl[...]

Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usualty a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used effiiently. 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. . Match the pan to the surface un[...]

The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unii or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/ roasting can result. NOTE: Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt. Burn and Fire Hazard lf [...]

The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. How- ever, tipping can occur if excessive force or weight is applied to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. To verlfy the antl-tlp bracket Is engaged: l Look to see if the anti-tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel. l Make sure[...]

Caring For Your Range In This Section Page Page Surface unlls and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . .._..... 17 Removlng the oven door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . 20 UH-up cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Cleanlng chart . . . . . . . . [...]

3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart’ on page 21 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surfa- units and reflector bOWIS. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the ele[...]

3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle. The element holddown clip will keep the surface unit from moving ar[...]

Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cookto~ at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury;nd rdroduct Damage a 2f l Be sure both support rods are fully ex- tended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop accidentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resu[...]

Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you dean all parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive c[...]

PART Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water OR Commercial oven cleaners Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan HOW TO CLEAN l Make sure oven is cool. l Remove dcor for easier access. l Clean heavity soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. l Remove door for easier access. l Place newspaper on fbor to proted fbor surface[...]

If You Need Assistance Or setvice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tio[...]

PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected POSSIBLE CAUSE The range is not level. The oven temperature seems too low or too high. The oven was not preheated as the recipe calls for. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source. The pans are not the type or size recommended in the recipe. There is not proper air circula- [...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Asslstancs Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company [...]

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WHIRLPOOL” Electric Freestanding Range Warranty EROl: LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSpd replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool= service company. LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LIFE OF THE PRODUCT FSP repl[...]