Whirlpool RF313PXVT manual

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    ELECTRIC RANGE Models RF313PXVT (Shown) RF310PXV RF3100XV[...]

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    Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.. 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 4 USING YOUR RANGE.. 5 Using the Surface Units 5 Optronal Canning Kit 6 Setting the Clock 7 Using the Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls : : 7 8 Baking 8 Broiling 10 Oven Vent 11 Storage Drawer 11 Optional Rotisserie 12 Optronal Door Panel Pat CARING FO[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near It They could be burned or injured 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it. 3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating elements.[...]

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    Parts and features Models RF313PXVT, RF310PXV and RF3100XV CLOCK/ CONTROL PANEL LITERATURE PAC UKUIL[...]

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    OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT CONTROL / SELECTOR INDICATOR &EN SIGNAL RldHT REAR ~GHT FRONT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB Using your range Using the Surface Units :: PUSH IN AND TURN I I I 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[...]

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    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 pressu[...]

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    Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day. 2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning. Using the Minute Timer The[...]

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    Using the Oven Controls Baking 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rcrck position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the 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 setting. T[...]

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    comparing to your old oventhe new design may give you different results. If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps: 1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off. TOOTH NOTCHES 3. To lower the temperature, move the tooth a notch closer to[...]

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    1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. I. Close the door to the Broil Stop position [open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature [...]

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    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 melt. 1 Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans U[...]

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    Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift drawer front 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 storage Store this booklet, along with[...]

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    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 Removing 1. Pull knobs straight off. . Pull the surface unit straight aw[...]

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    Replacing 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit recep- tacle and the element hold down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with 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 edg[...]

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    Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with worm soapy water. Usea soapy steel wool pod on stubborn spots. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods bock to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place. The Oven Door Removing the oven doo[...]

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    The Oven Window If your range has on oven window instead of the block gloss door, the outer gloss and frame con be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: 1. With the door closed, remove the screws from the top of the outer window frame. To replace the outer window: 1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame[...]

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    Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces (porcelain and chrome finish) Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. 9 Wipe off regularly when range is cool. 9 Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy fini[...]

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    The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. To Replace: . Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace 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 follow these five ste[...]

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    2. If you need assistance%. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINER sew- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from 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 com[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL’ RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROOI LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP* replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE” service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1 Correct the [...]