Whirlpool GR440LXL Use & Care Manual Download Page 1

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Page 1: ...out features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 130t or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF199LXK GR460LXK RF388LXK GR465LXK RF389LXK GR470LXK RF390LXK GR475LXK 8522773A ...

Page 2: ... 11 Tones 11 Fahrenheit and Celsius 11 Timer 12 Control Lock 12 Oven Temperature Control 12 OVEN USE 12 Aluminum Foil 12 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 12 Split Oven Rack 13 Bakeware 13 Meat Thermometer 13 Oven Vent 14 Baking and Roasting 14 CHOICE BAKE TM Function 14 Broiling 14 Warm Hold Feature 15 Timed Cooking 16 Sequence Programming 16 Warming Drawer 17 RANGE CARE 18 Self Cleaning Cycle 18 Ge...

Page 3: ...otential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Conn...

Page 4: ...e to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper r...

Page 5: ... good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should no...

Page 6: ...ea Locator ACCUSlMMER TM Indicator Light on some models ACCUSlMMER TM Control Knob on some models Left Front Control Knob 2 I 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Oven Vent on ceramic glass models 2 Ceramic Glass 3 Dual Element on some models 4 Anti Tip Bracket 5 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 6 Storage Drawer with Liner on some models or Warming Drawer with Liner on some models 7...

Page 7: ... right front surface cooking area or element The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER TM feature setting is on When the setting is not on the right front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element on some models To use 1 Turn the ACCUSIMMER TM feature knob from NORMAL BURNER to the ON position NORMAL tURNER 2 Push in and turn the right front control knob ON ...

Page 8: ...its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the c...

Page 9: ...k to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 P...

Page 10: ...d beofmedium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch thecooktop Aluminum and copper may beused asacore orbase incookware However when used asabase itcanleave permanent marks onthecooktop orgrates Cookware material isafactor inhow quickly andevenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results Anon stick finish has thesame characteristics asitsbase material Forexample aluminum cookware wi...

Page 11: ...sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the HR or MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day including a m or p m 3 Press CLOCK or START Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid pad press Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Reminder repeating each minute after the end of cycle tones Reminder ...

Page 12: ... or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD ADJUSTMENT C 10 F 5 0 a little more 20 F 10 C moderately more 30 F 15 C much more 10 F 5 C a little less 20 F 10 C moderately less 30 F 15 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press an...

Page 13: ...guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESU LTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center ...

Page 14: ...re and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements _ _ _ _ 11 I lllllilOh The CHOICE BAKE TM function eliminates the top heat during oven cooking It is ideal for baking pies casseroles and breads and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times such as poultry and roasts...

Page 15: ... 1 2in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness IMPORTANT Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven Food may b...

Page 16: ...imed Bake function is in process and a sequence program is started the un timed Bake function will be canceled and the program sequence will start All steps of a sequenced program except for the last step must be programmed with a stop time If a stop time is not entered for a step in the sequence program and the FIRST NEXT STEP pad is pressed three tones will sound To Program the First Step of the...

Page 17: ...er that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner To Use 1 Pre heat warming drawer for 10 minutes 2 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 3 Press WARMING DRAWER dr Lo DRAWER and START will appear on the display 4 Press START DRAWER and ON will appear on the display 5 Press DRAWER OFF when finished Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer is pre s...

Page 18: ...ter cleaner etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this area Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from th...

Page 19: ...s Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service ...

Page 20: ...VEN AND ROASTING RACKS Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of 1 2cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water S...

Page 21: ... while the door is removed from the range 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range 5 Open t...

Page 22: ...or lights flash Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed ...

Page 23: ...pair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can a...

Page 24: ...rporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP _ ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATI...

Page 25: ...out features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 130t or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF199LXK GR460LXK RF388LXK GR465LXK RF389LXK GR470LXK RF390LXK GR475LXK 8522773A ...

Page 26: ... 11 Tones 11 Fahrenheit and Celsius 11 Timer 12 Control Lock 12 Oven Temperature Control 12 OVEN USE 12 Aluminum Foil 12 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 12 Split Oven Rack 13 Bakeware 13 Meat Thermometer 13 Oven Vent 14 Baking and Roasting 14 CHOICE BAKE TM Function 14 Broiling 14 Warm Hold Feature 15 Timed Cooking 16 Sequence Programming 16 Warming Drawer 17 RANGE CARE 18 Self Cleaning Cycle 18 Ge...

Page 27: ...otential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Conn...

Page 28: ...e to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper r...

Page 29: ... good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should no...

Page 30: ...ea Locator ACCUSlMMER TM Indicator Light on some models ACCUSlMMER TM Control Knob on some models Left Front Control Knob 2 I 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Oven Vent on ceramic glass models 2 Ceramic Glass 3 Dual Element on some models 4 Anti Tip Bracket 5 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 6 Storage Drawer with Liner on some models or Warming Drawer with Liner on some models 7...

Page 31: ... right front surface cooking area or element The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER TM feature setting is on When the setting is not on the right front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element on some models To use 1 Turn the ACCUSIMMER TM feature knob from NORMAL BURNER to the ON position NORMAL tURNER 2 Push in and turn the right front control knob ON ...

Page 32: ...its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the c...

Page 33: ...k to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 P...

Page 34: ...d beofmedium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch thecooktop Aluminum and copper may beused asacore orbase incookware However when used asabase itcanleave permanent marks onthecooktop orgrates Cookware material isafactor inhow quickly andevenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results Anon stick finish has thesame characteristics asitsbase material Forexample aluminum cookware wi...

Page 35: ...sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the HR or MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day including a m or p m 3 Press CLOCK or START Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid pad press Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Reminder repeating each minute after the end of cycle tones Reminder ...

Page 36: ... or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD ADJUSTMENT C 10 F 5 0 a little more 20 F 10 C moderately more 30 F 15 C much more 10 F 5 C a little less 20 F 10 C moderately less 30 F 15 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press an...

Page 37: ...guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESU LTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center ...

Page 38: ...re and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements _ _ _ _ 11 I lllllilOh The CHOICE BAKE TM function eliminates the top heat during oven cooking It is ideal for baking pies casseroles and breads and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times such as poultry and roasts...

Page 39: ... 1 2in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness IMPORTANT Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven Food may b...

Page 40: ...imed Bake function is in process and a sequence program is started the un timed Bake function will be canceled and the program sequence will start All steps of a sequenced program except for the last step must be programmed with a stop time If a stop time is not entered for a step in the sequence program and the FIRST NEXT STEP pad is pressed three tones will sound To Program the First Step of the...

Page 41: ...er that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner To Use 1 Pre heat warming drawer for 10 minutes 2 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 3 Press WARMING DRAWER dr Lo DRAWER and START will appear on the display 4 Press START DRAWER and ON will appear on the display 5 Press DRAWER OFF when finished Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer is pre s...

Page 42: ...ter cleaner etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this area Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from th...

Page 43: ...s Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service ...

Page 44: ...VEN AND ROASTING RACKS Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of 1 2cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water S...

Page 45: ... while the door is removed from the range 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range 5 Open t...

Page 46: ...or lights flash Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed ...

Page 47: ...pair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can a...

Page 48: ...rporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP _ ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATI...

Page 49: ...out features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 130t or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF199LXK GR460LXK RF388LXK GR465LXK RF389LXK GR470LXK RF390LXK GR475LXK 8522773A ...

Page 50: ... 11 Tones 11 Fahrenheit and Celsius 11 Timer 12 Control Lock 12 Oven Temperature Control 12 OVEN USE 12 Aluminum Foil 12 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 12 Split Oven Rack 13 Bakeware 13 Meat Thermometer 13 Oven Vent 14 Baking and Roasting 14 CHOICE BAKE TM Function 14 Broiling 14 Warm Hold Feature 15 Timed Cooking 16 Sequence Programming 16 Warming Drawer 17 RANGE CARE 18 Self Cleaning Cycle 18 Ge...

Page 51: ...otential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Conn...

Page 52: ...e to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper r...

Page 53: ... good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should no...

Page 54: ...ea Locator ACCUSlMMER TM Indicator Light on some models ACCUSlMMER TM Control Knob on some models Left Front Control Knob 2 I 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Oven Vent on ceramic glass models 2 Ceramic Glass 3 Dual Element on some models 4 Anti Tip Bracket 5 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 6 Storage Drawer with Liner on some models or Warming Drawer with Liner on some models 7...

Page 55: ... right front surface cooking area or element The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER TM feature setting is on When the setting is not on the right front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element on some models To use 1 Turn the ACCUSIMMER TM feature knob from NORMAL BURNER to the ON position NORMAL tURNER 2 Push in and turn the right front control knob ON ...

Page 56: ...its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the c...

Page 57: ...k to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 P...

Page 58: ...d beofmedium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch thecooktop Aluminum and copper may beused asacore orbase incookware However when used asabase itcanleave permanent marks onthecooktop orgrates Cookware material isafactor inhow quickly andevenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results Anon stick finish has thesame characteristics asitsbase material Forexample aluminum cookware wi...

Page 59: ...sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the HR or MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day including a m or p m 3 Press CLOCK or START Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid pad press Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Reminder repeating each minute after the end of cycle tones Reminder ...

Page 60: ... or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD ADJUSTMENT C 10 F 5 0 a little more 20 F 10 C moderately more 30 F 15 C much more 10 F 5 C a little less 20 F 10 C moderately less 30 F 15 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press an...

Page 61: ...guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESU LTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center ...

Page 62: ...re and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements _ _ _ _ 11 I lllllilOh The CHOICE BAKE TM function eliminates the top heat during oven cooking It is ideal for baking pies casseroles and breads and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times such as poultry and roasts...

Page 63: ... 1 2in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness IMPORTANT Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven Food may b...

Page 64: ...imed Bake function is in process and a sequence program is started the un timed Bake function will be canceled and the program sequence will start All steps of a sequenced program except for the last step must be programmed with a stop time If a stop time is not entered for a step in the sequence program and the FIRST NEXT STEP pad is pressed three tones will sound To Program the First Step of the...

Page 65: ...er that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner To Use 1 Pre heat warming drawer for 10 minutes 2 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 3 Press WARMING DRAWER dr Lo DRAWER and START will appear on the display 4 Press START DRAWER and ON will appear on the display 5 Press DRAWER OFF when finished Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer is pre s...

Page 66: ...ter cleaner etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this area Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from th...

Page 67: ...s Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service ...

Page 68: ...VEN AND ROASTING RACKS Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of 1 2cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water S...

Page 69: ... while the door is removed from the range 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range 5 Open t...

Page 70: ...or lights flash Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed ...

Page 71: ...pair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can a...

Page 72: ...rporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP _ ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATI...

Page 73: ...out features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 130t or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 Models RF199LXK GR460LXK RF388LXK GR465LXK RF389LXK GR470LXK RF390LXK GR475LXK 8522773A ...

Page 74: ... 11 Tones 11 Fahrenheit and Celsius 11 Timer 12 Control Lock 12 Oven Temperature Control 12 OVEN USE 12 Aluminum Foil 12 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 12 Split Oven Rack 13 Bakeware 13 Meat Thermometer 13 Oven Vent 14 Baking and Roasting 14 CHOICE BAKE TM Function 14 Broiling 14 Warm Hold Feature 15 Timed Cooking 16 Sequence Programming 16 Warming Drawer 17 RANGE CARE 18 Self Cleaning Cycle 18 Ge...

Page 75: ...otential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed The range will not tip during normal use However the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti tip bracket fastened down properly Anti Tip Bracket Range Foot Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Conn...

Page 76: ...e to cool Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop Use Proper Pan Size The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of under sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper r...

Page 77: ... good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan and other utensils For units with ventilating hood Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should no...

Page 78: ...ea Locator ACCUSlMMER TM Indicator Light on some models ACCUSlMMER TM Control Knob on some models Left Front Control Knob 2 I 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 Oven Vent on ceramic glass models 2 Ceramic Glass 3 Dual Element on some models 4 Anti Tip Bracket 5 Model and Serial Number Plate behind left side of storage drawer 6 Storage Drawer with Liner on some models or Warming Drawer with Liner on some models 7...

Page 79: ... right front surface cooking area or element The indicator light will glow when the ACCUSIMMER TM feature setting is on When the setting is not on the right front surface cooking area or element will function as a single or dual element on some models To use 1 Turn the ACCUSIMMER TM feature knob from NORMAL BURNER to the ON position NORMAL tURNER 2 Push in and turn the right front control knob ON ...

Page 80: ...its original color Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating For more information see General Cleaning section Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the c...

Page 81: ...k to the cookware They also help catch spills Cookware should not extend more than 1 in 2 5 cm over the coil element If cookware is uneven or too large it can produce excess heat causing the burner bowl to change color For more information see the General Cleaning section Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls make sure they are cool and the control knobs are off To Remove 1 P...

Page 82: ...d beofmedium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch thecooktop Aluminum and copper may beused asacore orbase incookware However when used asabase itcanleave permanent marks onthecooktop orgrates Cookware material isafactor inhow quickly andevenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results Anon stick finish has thesame characteristics asitsbase material Forexample aluminum cookware wi...

Page 83: ...sure the oven and Timer are off 1 Press CLOCK 2 Press the HR or MIN up or down arrow pads to set the time of day including a m or p m 3 Press CLOCK or START Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid pad press Oven is preheated Function has been entered Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Reminder repeating each minute after the end of cycle tones Reminder ...

Page 84: ... or Celsius A minus sign means the oven will be cooler by the displayed amount No sign means the oven will be warmer by the displayed amount Use the following chart as a guide ADJUSTMENT F COOKS FOOD ADJUSTMENT C 10 F 5 0 a little more 20 F 10 C moderately more 30 F 15 C much more 10 F 5 C a little less 20 F 10 C moderately less 30 F 15 C much less To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration 1 Press an...

Page 85: ...guide BAKEWARE RECOMMENDATIONS RESU LTS Light colored Use temperature and time aluminum recommended in recipe Light golden crusts Even browning Dark aluminum and other bakeware with dark dull and or non stick finish Brown crisp crusts May need to reduce baking temperatures 25 F 15 C Use suggested baking time For pies breads and casseroles use temperature recommended in recipe Place rack in center ...

Page 86: ...re and peak energy usage times It is normal for the temperature showing on the display and the actual oven temperature to differ due to the cycling of the elements _ _ _ _ 11 I lllllilOh The CHOICE BAKE TM function eliminates the top heat during oven cooking It is ideal for baking pies casseroles and breads and for roasting foods that require longer and slower cook times such as poultry and roasts...

Page 87: ... 1 2in 1 25 cm thick 4 8 10 4 5 Frankfurters 4 5 7 3 4 Lamb chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick 4 14 17 8 9 Chicken bone in pieces 3 17 20 17 20 boneless breasts 4 11 16 11 16 Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness IMPORTANT Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven Food may b...

Page 88: ...imed Bake function is in process and a sequence program is started the un timed Bake function will be canceled and the program sequence will start All steps of a sequenced program except for the last step must be programmed with a stop time If a stop time is not entered for a step in the sequence program and the FIRST NEXT STEP pad is pressed three tones will sound To Program the First Step of the...

Page 89: ...er that helps keep the drawer clean Do not place food to be warmed directly on warming drawer liner To Use 1 Pre heat warming drawer for 10 minutes 2 Place cooked food s in warming drawer 3 Press WARMING DRAWER dr Lo DRAWER and START will appear on the display 4 Press START DRAWER and ON will appear on the display 5 Press DRAWER OFF when finished Warming Drawer Settings The warming drawer is pre s...

Page 90: ...ter cleaner etc enter slots on door frame Use a damp cloth to clean this area Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage At high temperatures foods react with porcelain Staining etching pitting or faint white spots can result This will not affect cooking performance Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt Remove all items from th...

Page 91: ...s Do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur Always wipe with a clean wet cloth or sponge and dry thoroughly to prevent streaking and staining Cooktop Polishing Creme is recommended regularly to help prevent scratches pitting and abrasions and to condition the cooktop and can be ordered as an accessory See Assistance or Service ...

Page 92: ...VEN AND ROASTING RACKS Self Cleaning cycle See Self Cleaning Cycle first Remove racks or they will discolor and become harder to slide If this happens a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad Do not clean in the Self Cleaning cycle Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of 1 2cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gallon 3 75 L water S...

Page 93: ... while the door is removed from the range 2 Carefully close the door until it rests against the door removal pins 3 Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface 4 Pull door straight up then toward you Hinge hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot Do not remove door removal pins until the door is replaced on the range 5 Open t...

Page 94: ...or lights flash Do the oven indicator lights flash See the Oven Indicator Lights section If the indicator light s keeps flashing call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows messages Is the display showing PF There has been a power failure Clear the display See Display s section On some models reset the clock if needed See Clock section Is the display showing a letter followed ...

Page 95: ...pair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can a...

Page 96: ...rporation 5 Repairs to CLEANTOP _ ceramic glass cooktop or other surfaces if they have not been cared for as recommended in the Use and Care Guide 6 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 7 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 8 Any labor costs during the limited warranty period WHIRLPOOL CORPORATI...

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