Whirlpool RF327PXV manual

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    ELECTRIC RANGE Continuous- Cleaning Model RF327PXV ashers Clothes Drven. Freezers. Relrioeralor-Freezers Ice Makers. Dlshwashen. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranoes. Microwave Ovens. Trash COmPaCl[...]

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    Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR RANGE.. Using the Surface Units Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking. . . Broiling . . , The Oven Vent . . The Storage Drawer , Page . 2 . 3 5 6 6 . 8 8 . 9 . 9 . . 11 . 12 . 12 Page Optional Rotisserie . , 13 Optio[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l Read all instructions before using the range. l Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot sur- l Install or locate the range only in faces may result in burns from accordance with the provided steam. Do not let potholder touch lnstallatlon Instructions. It is recom- hot heating elements. Do not use men[...]

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    l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Do not touch surface units, areas l Always position oven racks in near units, heating elements or desired location while oven is interior surfaces of oven. Surface cool. If rack must be moved units and heating elements may while oven is hot, do not let be hot even though they are potholder contact hot heating dark[...]

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    Parts and features ----- -- Model RF327PXV OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT 06 MlNuTiTlMER 6i&~ TEMPERATURE 1 F LEFl REAR CONTROL CLOCK/ dVLY Kp- - SELECTOR - --- --- -.w, I . ..YICiATOR LIGHT LEFT FRONT CONTROL KNOB ODE1 AND SERIAL[...]

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    Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN AND TURN Surface Unit Markers The solid dot in the surface unit marker shows which surface unit is turned on by that knob. Surface Unit Indicator lights One of the surface unit indicator lights on the control panel will glow when a surface unit is on. Control knobs must be pushed in before turning th[...]

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    I Solid elements stay hot for a long time. Do not use the Hi setting for long periods of time or leave pans on hot elements when cooklng is done. Burned food and damage to the cookware could result. I Solid Element Surface Units Before placing a pan on solid element surface units for the first time, heat on HI setting for five minutes. The surface [...]

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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 rack position, liff rack at front and pull out 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least IYz to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the o[...]

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    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 your 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 after[...]

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    Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. 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 Tem[...]

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    The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the back- guard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. Burn Hazard When the oven is ON, pans and pan handles lett near the oven vent can become hot enough to burn the user and to melt plas- tics. Use pot[...]

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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. Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your[...]

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    Caring for your range Control Panel and Knobs Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electiical shock. 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. [...]

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    Solid Element Surface Units Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Solid element surface units do not glow red when hot. Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is COOL before cleaning. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units. 2. For best results, wipe off surface units with a damp soft cloth and soapy[...]

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    The Oven Door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Open the door to the first stop position. 2. Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same[...]

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    The Continuous-Cleaning Oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain. Your Continuous- Cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain. A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher surface. The bead of fat on the smooth surface chars and turns black. The spread-out fat on the rough surfa[...]

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    Cleaning Tips 1. The oven window and racks are not coated. Clean them by hand. 2. The oven door does not get as hot as the walls. Some hand cleaning may be needed. 3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand cleaning may be needed. 4. Use aluminum foil on the oven bottom according to instructions. Spill-avers may not burn away and could stain the [...]

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

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Contlnuour- Warm soapy water or a l Most tat splatters on oven walls Cleanlng Oven soapy steel wool pad. and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condltlon durlng baklng. l Clean heavily-soiled areas or stains. Rinse well with water. Heavy-duty aluminum foil l Place piece of foil or shallow pan, or shallo[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, :2- we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age? (See Installation Instructions.[...]

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    3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a nationwide net- service compa- nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warrantv and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our CCCL- LINE@ service assistance telephone number (see[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL’ RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 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 an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: I. Correct the ins[...]