Whirlpool RF366PXY manual

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    A Note To You 2 ImporQntSafety lnsbuctions 3 Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Using The Setf- Cleaning Cyde 18 Caring For Your Range 21 If You Need Assistance Or service 25 Warranty 28 1-800-253-1301 GA Us with qestions or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF366PXY b-9a[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions General To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: l Read all instructions before using the range. 4nstall or locate the range only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. @Do not touch surface [...]

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    4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot r surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire. *Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns an[...]

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    Grease l Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. @Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin with a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat ?l tray. Flaming grease outside of ii an can be extin uished with aking soda or,[...]

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    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Surface unit Model and serial number plate Anti-tip bracket (on wall behind control panel) Lock lever Oven vent CleanTopTY ceramic cooktop Removable storage drawer - Broil element Ba[...]

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    Using Your Range In This Section Paw Using the surface unitm ..................................... .7 Positioning rack and pans .............................. .9 For beat air circulation ..................................... 10 Using aluminum foil for baking ...................... .10 Betting the clock ..............................................[...]

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    Until you get usad to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results, start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue cooking. SElTING RECOMMENDED USE HI l To start foods cooking. l To bring liquids to a boil. Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil. l To fry chicken or pancakes. Medium l For gravy, pudding [...]

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    Home canning information l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. l For best results, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can[...]

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    For best air circulation The 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 Allow 1 V2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven [...]

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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 correct 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 T[...]

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    Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you want. The OVEN HEATING Indic[...]

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    2. Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. 3. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). 4. To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%[...]

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    Broiling rack position chart I RACK POSlTlON TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOllOM I DONENESS 2 Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fir[...]

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    Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off al times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the auto- matic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc. . . . undercooki[...]

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    To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 11.) 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- wie to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is n[...]

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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 the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop.[...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle I In This Section PWP Page How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a. 18 Setting the conlrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 I I Before you start ..,...........................................*. 18 Special tips[...]

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    2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Clea[...]

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    4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on. 5. When the oven temperature exceeds normal bakingroasting temperatures, the door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved. 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed and the oven has cooled sufficiently, the Lock Lever can be move[...]

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    Caring For Your Range In This Section Pasw Paw Cleaning the cooktop ....................................... 21 Cleaning other range parta .............................. 23 The oven light .................................................. .24 Your range is designed for ease of care. Most cleaning can be done with items found around your home. Cleani[...]

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    Personal Injury Hazard l When removing heavy or sugary spills from the hot cooklop, wear oven milts. l Do not use cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The cleaner may produce hazardous fumes or damage the cooktop. . Do not use the range if the cooktop is cracked or broken. Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury. To avoid da[...]

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    Cleaning other range parts Use the following table to help you clean all other parts of your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel[...]

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    The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. Failure to do so c[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tio[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Control knob(s) You are not pushing in before Push control knob(s) in before turning to a will not turn. trying to turn. setting. Self-Cleaning The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- cycle will not Temperature Control Knob perature Control Knob to CLEAN. operate. are not set to CLEAN. The[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consuttant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company [...]

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