Whirlpool RF3300W manual

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    RANGE Continuous-Cleaning Models RF330PXV (Shown) RF33OOW Mashers Clolher Orvet’s Freezers Relr~~eralor-Freews Ice Makers lushwashers BUIII ln Ovens and Surlace Un~ls. Ranpea, M~crowsve Ovens. Trash CompaC[...]

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    Contents Page BEK)RE YOU USE YOUR RANGE . 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ 3 PARTS AND FEATURES. ......... 5 USING YOUR RANGE. .......... 6 Using the Surface Units. ...... 6 Optional Canning Kit ........ 7 Setting the Clock ............ 8 Using the Minute Timer. ...... 8 Using the Oven Controls ..... 9 Baking .................... 9 [...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS l Read all instructions before using the range. l Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. It is recom- mended that the range be in- stalled by a qualified installer. The range must be properly con- nected to electrical supply and grounded. 9 Do not use the range for w[...]

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    will be damaged and shock or fire could result. l Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. l Do not heat unopened con- tainers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury l Keep range vents unobstructed. l Always position oven racks in desi[...]

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    Parts and features Models RF330PXV and RF3300XV LEfl REAR CLOCK/ CONTR?L KNOB OVEN TEMPERATURE MlNm TIMER CONTROL 1 SURFACE UNIT MARKER CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR RIGHT’REAR - I LIGHT SWITCH OVEN SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KN6E OVEN VENT CONTROL PANEL MODEL AND PLATE CONTINUOUS- . REMOVABLE CIcIrnII. mm ..-._ - JIUKAC[...]

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    Using your range Using the Surface Units PUSH IN :: ANDTURN I % s Control knobs must be pushed In before tumlng them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between HI and OFF. 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 me surface unit indicat[...]

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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. Burn and Product Damage Hazard l If the pan Is too small for the surface untt, you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the[...]

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    Setting the Clock Push In and turn the Mlnute Timer Knob to set the Clock. 1. Push In Mlnute Tlmer Knob and turn clockwlse until clock shows the right ttme of day. 2. let the Mlnute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. The clock setttng will change If you push In the knob when tumlng. Using the Minute Timer The [...]

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    Using the Oven Controls Baking II I II I II I / 1 . Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltlon, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 4. Put food in the oven. During ba k- ing, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Oven Indicator Light w[...]

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    Adjusting the Oven Temperutu~ 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 . Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. e door to the Broil Stop posltlon (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. 5. When broiling is done, turn[...]

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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. Burn Hazard If you leave a utensil on the right rear surface unit, use potholders when removlng lt. Pan handles can become hot enough to burn. Plastic utensils leff over th[...]

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    The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range. Use care when handling lhe drawer. Removing the stomge drawer 1. EmDtV drawer of anv pots and pansbefore removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. 2.[...]

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    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pat (Model RF33OPXV) If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No[...]

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    Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Burn and Electrlcal Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removlng surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn off ail surface units. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. !. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite[...]

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    Replacing Burn, ElecMcal Shock and Fire Hazard , l Make sure all rurtace units are OFF before replaclng surface units and mflecfor bowls. Failure to do so can result In burns or elecMcal shock. l Do not line the reflector bowls with toll. Fire or electrlcal shock could result. 1. Turn off ali surface units. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl[...]

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    Lift-Up Cooktop 1. Litt front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Be sure both support rods are fully extended and In the locked posltlon. Failure to do so could result In personal Injury from the cooktop accl- dentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can re[...]

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    The Oven Window If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS DOOR. To remove the outer window: - Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven Is cool before removing the outer wlndow. Failure to do so can resul[...]

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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 EXtWi0r surtaoes (porcelain and chrome flnlsh) WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Warm soapy water and . Wipe off regularly when range is a soft cloth. cool. Plastic scrubbing pad l Do not allow food contalnlng for heavily-solled areas. acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remain on surface. Aolds may remove the glossy [...]

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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: Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replaclng the light bulb. Failure to do so could result In electrIcal shock or [...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you folk IW these ste&: 1. Before calling for assistance... If cooklng results aren’t what you expected: l Is the range level? Performance problems often result l Does the oven temperature seem from little things you can find and fix too low or too high? See page 10. without tools of any kind. l I[...]

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    3. If you need service%. Whirlpool has a w - a nationwide net- I..,’ ‘1 w- - 01 y work of autho- rized WhirlpoolSM SERV’CE service com- panies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, any- where in the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in y[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ RANGE PRODUCT W-TY EROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR RIU ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects In materlals or workmanshlp. Service must be provlded by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Sewlce calls to: 1. Correct the instal[...]