Whirlpool RF385PXW manual

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    ashen. Clolhes DYE, Freezers, Relrigeralor-Freeleo. IG? Mahen. Dishwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surlace Units. Ranges. Microwave Ovens. Trash Compact[...]

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    Contents Page BEFORE 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 The Electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock. 8 Setting the Electronic Clock 9 Using the Electronic Minute Timer IO Using the Oven Controls . 11 Baking. 11 Adjusting the Oven[...]

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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. l Do not use the range for w[...]

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    will be damaged and shock or l Do not store things children fire could result. might want above the range. l Use care when opening oven Children could be burned or door. Let hot air or steam escape injured while climbing on it. before removing or replacing l Do not touch surface units, areas food. near units, heating elements or l Do not heat unope[...]

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    Parts and features Models RF385PXW & RF385PCW INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT PORCELAIN-ENAMEL CHROME TRIM RING SELF-CLEANING REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER w.‘EN LIGHT SWITCH[...]

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    Using your range Using the Surface Units 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 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 co[...]

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    Until you get used 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. Use HI to start Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO to foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings liquids to a fry chicken an[...]

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    The Electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock The electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock handles many different types of functions. The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock: l The numbers on the Display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob. l When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the Display shows hours and minutes. Twenty-five minutes [...]

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    Setting the Electronic Clock When you first plug in the oven or if your electricity goes off for a while, each light in the Display will flash in sequence. Then, 4 eights and the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours Indicator Lights will flash. The flashing means that the clock is ready to be set. 1. Push in both the Min/Sec Timer Button and the Bake Hours[...]

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    Using the Electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps when the set time is up. 1. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button. The Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “0:OO:’ 2. Turn the Set Knob until [...]

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

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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 you 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, 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm]. The door will stay open by itself. I. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temp[...]

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    Using the Electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock The electronic MEALTIMER’” Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even if you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will resu[...]

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    7. When the baking time is com- plete, the oven will beep for 1-2 minutes. To stop, push the Bake Hours Button. Turn the Oven Selec- tor and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 8. To stop the oven before the pro- grammed time, push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows “0:OO:’ The Display will retur[...]

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    7. Set the clock for the length of baking time you want: Push in the Bake Hours Button, then turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Display. This example shows 2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be set for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. 8. The Bake Hours Indicator Light will stay on and the Stop Time Indica- tor Light[...]

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    To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER’” control: l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD[...]

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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 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer pans before removing drawer. Pull all the way out. drawer straight out to the [...]

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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 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. 814069) or Almo[...]

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    Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. 1. Turn off all surface units 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite t[...]

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    Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard l Make sure all surface units are OFF before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock. l Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical shock could result. 1. Turn off CIII surface units. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as [...]

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    I. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Lift-Up Cooktop 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 accidentally falling. l Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can resu[...]

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    5. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean by hand. Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. Apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the sides of the racks to make them easier to [...]

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    Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help heat, odors and smoke to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right-the Clean position. The ON Indicator Light will come on. 3. Pus[...]

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    6. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The ON Indicator Light will go off. Special Tips 7. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l[...]

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    How It Works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a Self- Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEITING (Approximate Temperat[...]

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    Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surtaces WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Warm soapy water and l Wipe off regularly when range is a soft cloth. cool. Plastic scrubbing pad for 9 Do not allow iood contalnlng heavily-soiled areas. acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon )uloe or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids may remove the glossy flnlsh. l Do not use abrasive[...]

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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, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. To Replace : Electrical Shock and Personal injury Hazard . Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF b[...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these 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.) . Have [...]

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    3. If you need serviceJ’... Whirlpool has a service compa- nies 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 your area, call our CCCL- LINE@ service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or l[...]

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    Notes[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL’! RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY EROO LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSPB replacement parts and repair labor to From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM set-vice company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: I. Correct [...]