Whirlpool RF3663XD manual

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    VLfl ol@ 2 Home Appliances l4owloM*IQAHoMEW_H” UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Range Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Using Your Range . . . . . . 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ......................................... 4-6 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units ......................... 8 Positioning racks and pans ................ 10 ........[...]

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    A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable infor- mation about how to oper[...]

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    Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury. rhi= --hoi al[...]

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    surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as the oven vent opening, the surface near the vent opening, the cooktop, and the oven door and window, could also become .hot enough to cause burns. ‘ADO not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot su[...]

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    When using the oven *Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. iUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. *Small amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are gi[...]

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    Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Control panel Oven vent (P. 19) LEANTOP Model and serial number Anti-tip fl[...]

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    Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF. Surface unit markers The solid dot [...]

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    Using the ceramic glass cooktop Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is almost the same as cooking on coil surface units. There are, however, a few differences: l The surface unit will glow red when it is turned on. You will see the element cycling on (glowing red) and off - even on HI setting -to maintain the proper tempera- ture setting you have [...]

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    Home canning information Pan Surface unit . Start with hot water. This reduces the time the control is set on high. Reduce heat setting to lowest position needed to keep water boiling. l Refer to your canner manual for specific instructions. l Use the largest surface unit for best results. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surfa[...]

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    For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1 j/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. There must be a minimum s[...]

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    The electronic oven control Electronic display C&tom broil Tehperature pads pad (P. 16) (PP. 13,15,17) Display l When you first plug in the range, “PF” will appear on the display until you press any command pad. If “PF” again appears on the display, your electricity was off for a while. l When you are using the oven, the display will [...]

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    Startina a function - ---- ----e -~ After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel padwill cancel any function. Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. I I I/ For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. PRESS YOUSEE [...]

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    5. Press Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: l For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes. l For 325”F-375”F, the preheating time is eight minutes. l [...]

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    Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature to provide accurate temperatures, it may with a thermometer. Opening the oven door cook faster or slower than your old oven. will lower the oven temperature and give If, after using the oven for a period of time, you an inaccurat[...]

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    Broiling NOTES: l Preheating is not necessary when broiling. l Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. II See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. 3. Position door. Close the door to the[...]

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    To custom broil at a lower temperature: l If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. PRESS YOUSEE fN (example shows Broil at 325°F) l lf you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad so[...]

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    Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. l To ensure adequate grease drainage, do They are designed to drain excess liquid not use cookie sheets or similar pans for and grease away from the cooking surface broiling. to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. l After broiling, remove the broiler pan l Do not cover the broiler grid wi[...]

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    The oven vent Oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not block the vent. Poor baking/roasting can result. The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of th[...]

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    The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured. Tip Over Hazard Connect anti-tip bracket to the range feet. Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved. Do not push down on the open oven door. Follow [...]

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    Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. Burn Hazard Do not touch the ov[...]

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    NOTES: l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could l Do not leave plastic utensils near the bend or break it. The lever is designed to vent. They may melt. stay locked until the oven is cool enough l Do not leave any foil in the oven during to safely open. Wait until it moves freely. the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn l Do not block the vent dur[...]

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    3. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: The Door Locked Indicator Light will light up when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tempera- tures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when the Locked Indicator Light is on. 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal bak- ing/roasting temperatures:[...]

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    Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. l After the oven Is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soi[...]

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    Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Cleaning the cooktop This cooktop is designed for easy care. However, ceramic cooktops need to be maintained differently th[...]

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    Cleaning tips How to keep your cooktop looking like What to use: new: l Cooktop Polishing Creme (included with your range) with paper towel or clean, damp sponge - This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop. When using, follow instructions on container. l Razor scraper in a holder - Use to remove cooked-on soi[...]

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    Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse, and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the f[...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and l Make sure oven is cool. spray glass cleaner OR l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. I Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle @See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on page[...]

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    Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 31. If nothing operates, check the following: BPJ Is the range plugged[...]

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    PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve what you expected the taste or appearance of the food. (continued) l You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe for recommended pan type and size. l There is not enough air space around pan when ba[...]

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    Se&ice w ~---_ __---_ _ Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 29-30. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Ea Center telephone number. w Dial toll-free from anywhere[...]

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    Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 20 ASSISTANCE .......................................... 31 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 11 Pans .................[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ CLEANTOP” Freestanding Range Warranty - - LENGTH .OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an From Date of Purchase authorized Whirlpool service company. FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair la[...]