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Whirlpool RF313PXPT manual

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  • Page 1

    ELECTRIC RANGE Models RF313PXPT (Shown) RF310PXP RF31OOXP ~crowave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Au Condltloners. Oehumldlflers. Automatic Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers, Refrigerator-Free[...]

  • Page 2

    ! 1 I I’ ~ Contents Page Before You Use Your Range. Page 2 Optional Rotisserie 12 Important Safety lnstructlons 3 Caring for Your Range 13 Parts and Features. . . 4 Control Panel , 13 Using Your Range 5 Surface Units and Using the Surface Units 5 Reflector Bowls 13 Optional Canning Kit 6 Lift-Up Cooktop 15 Setting the Clock 6 Oven Window. , 15 Us[...]

  • Page 3

    I I’ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not play with any par-l 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. utensil from being pushed off the sur- 2. DO NOT store things chi[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Models RF3100XP, RF310PXP and RF313PXPT CLOCK/ MINUTE TIMER SURFACE UNIT SURFACE UNIT CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR CONTROL PANEL PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT - MODEL AND SERIAL ti NUMBER PLATE SILICONE / HEAT SEAL REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER - LITERATURE PAC (not shown) -PIECE CHROME EFLECTOR BOWL 4[...]

  • Page 5

    OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN CONTROL SELECTOR OVkN LIGHT OVEN SIGiAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT SWITCH LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using the surface units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. Surface Unit Indicators The solid dot in the surface unit indicator shows which surface u[...]

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

  • Page 7

    I I I I Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up. DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer. 1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer Knob until the hand passes the setting you want. 2. Wi[...]

  • Page 8

    ! I I’ 2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the settlng. The Oven Slgnal Light will turn on and off with the elements. The top element helps heat durlng baklng, but does not turn red. 3. Set Oven Tempera[...]

  • Page 9

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

  • Page 10

    3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position, (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Cont[...]

  • Page 11

    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 unit, or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. CAUTION: Plastic utensils lett over the vent can mett. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Re[...]

  • Page 12

    Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift drawer fro;t and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides. Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed. Use & Care Guide stomge Store this booklet, along with [...]

  • Page 13

    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. Rinse and wipe dry. 3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry 4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF. Surface Units and Reflector Bowls 2. Lift [...]

  • Page 14

    3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page17 for cleaning instructions Replacing 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle. 4. Push the surface [...]

  • Page 15

    CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface unlts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer. If a reflector bowl gets dlscolored, some ot the utensils may not be flat enough, or some may be too large tor the surface unlt. In either case, some of the heat that?[...]

  • Page 16

    To replace the outer window: 1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame into the bottom of the window opening. Push the top of the frame into place while pushing down. 2. Replace the screws. The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift It [...]

  • Page 17

    Cleaning Chart PART EXterl0r surlooes WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and water. tower oven are cool. Nylon or plastic scouring l Do not allow tood oontalnlng aolds pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to nmaln on surtace. Acids will remove the glossy flnlsh. l D[...]

  • Page 18

    The Oven Light To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven light switch on the console. Push it again to turn off the light. CIRCUIT BREAKER 2. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. If you need service or assistance, we suggest you[...]

  • Page 19

    It cooklng results aren’t what you expected: l Is the range level? l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooklng Guide? l If baking, have you allowed 1Yz to 2 inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the pans for air circulation? l Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls fo7! l Are the pans the size called for in the recipe? 9 Are you following [...]

  • Page 20

    YLirlpool Home L /Appliances Making your world a little easier. Part No. 313288 Rev. C 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. omatic Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers, Relrlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers. DIshwashers, Bwlt-ln Ovens and Surface Units, Ranges. M[...]