Whirlpool RIE360B manual

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    TF&3001 30-INCHFREE-STANDINGUECTRICRANGE ModelRIE360B Control Panel Model and Serial Number Plate Automatic Oven Chrome Light Switch Storage Drawer[...]

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    Oven Signal Light Lock Light Clean Light Oven Temperature Control Knob Oven Selector Knob Table of Contents BEFORE USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS USING THE OVEN CONTROLS l Baking l Broiling ,,,. l Vanable Broil Fracture l Resetting the OLcan Temperature Control Knob SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY. USING THE MINUTE TI[...]

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    Surface Unit Signal Light Clock Stop Time Knob Surface Unit Control Knobs Minute Timer Start Time Knob Before using your range IMPORTANT This is the only fine pnnt you’ll find in this booklet. Please read it to be sure you use your range as it was meant to be used. We build appliances to last. but we can’t control how they are used. Before usin[...]

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    Using the surface unit controls PUSH IN and turn to setting. To bake, turn the Oven Selector Knob to BAKE. To broil, turn the Oven Selector Knob to BROIL. The Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed In before turning them. This helps avoid turning them on accidentally when wiping off the Control Panel. And it helps keep small children from turnin[...]

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    ALWAYS broil with the door open about 4 inches (10 cm). screw; NOTICE position of notches. Lower: move black part toward “LO.” One notch equals about 10°F (5°C). Higher: move black part toward “HI.” One notch equals about 10°F (5°C). The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack po- sitions for different kinds of meats when [...]

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    Clock and Timer Knob Minute Timer Setting the clock to the correct time of day 1 Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise to set the hands to the correct time of day. 2 The Minute Timer hand will turn as you set the clock. When the clock is set. let the knob pop out. Then. while it is out. turn the Minute Timer hand clockwise to “OFF.?[...]

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    3. Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to start. 4. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to stop. 5. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the temper- ature you want to use to cook the food. 6. Set the Oven Selector to “TIMED.” When cooking is finished, turn bot[...]

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    To remove rack, pull forward until rack stops, lift and pull. Gasket Using the oven light The Oven Ltght will come on when the Oven Door IS opened. 1 0 @E B To replace the light bulb: The oven light bulb has a glass cover which is held on by a wtre 0 holder. This cover must be in place when the oven is being used. 1. Turn off the electric power at [...]

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    The oven vent There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element. When the oven is on. heated air will escape through it. A vent is needed for air circulation in the oven during baking. You can cook on this surface unit while the oven is on. A warm pan of food will stay warm on this unit while the oven IS on. It may be warm enough to melt b[...]

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    Setting the controls to the Self-Cleaning cycle: 1. Set the Oven Selector Knob to “CLEAN.” 3. The clock and dials for start and stop time should all have the right time of day. 2. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to “CLEAN.” 4. Push in on the Stop Time Knob and set it ahead as many hours as you want for the clean- ing cycle. For a ligh[...]

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    How the Self-Cleaning cycle work s: 7. When the oven has cooled off a11 the way. wipe out any residue or ashes from the bottom. When oven contr& are set to “CLEAN.” the oven gets much hotter than it does for cooking. This high heat causes soil on the inside oven walls to burn off, or break up and mostly disappear. While this is happening. a[...]

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    Special tips: l If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as it should be, the time set for cleaning was probably not long enough. Set the cleaning time longer next time. You can set it for more than 3 hours. if you want. l Plan to clean the oven before it gets too heavily soiled. Other- wise. you may notice more smoke than you would ex[...]

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    I , Terminal To remove surface unit, lift and pull straight out. Hold surface unit level when replacing. Removing surface units and reflector bowls: 1. First. be sure the Surface Unit Controls are all “OFF” and that the surface units are cool. 2. See where the surface units plug into the range? Lift each surface unit about an inch (2.5 cm) at [...]

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    PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of appliance Soft cloth, warm soapy water l Wipe off regularly when range is cool. Nylon or plastic scouring pad l Do not allow food containing acids (such as for stubborn spots vrnegar. tomato. lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy finish. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleans[...]

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    If you need service or help, we suggest you follow these three steps: 1. Before you call for service^: If your range does not seem to be operating properly. check the following before calling for service. If nothing operates: l Is the range plugged into an operating outlet or wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage! (See Installation Inst[...]

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    You’ll find your nearest TECH-CARE service company listed in your local telephone book Yellow Pages under WashersiDryers-Repair- ing or Servicing. Should you not find a listing, dial free, the Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number (800) 253-1301. When calling from: Michigan . . . . . . , . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska & Hawa[...]