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Summary of Contents for RF310BXY

Page 1: ...te To You Important Safety Instructions 3 I Parts And Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 18 Warranty 28 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments STANDARD CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF310BXY ...

Page 2: ... help alert you to such dangers as personal injury burns fire and electrical shock This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You ...

Page 3: ...ents may be hot even though they are dark in color is installed properly see The Areas near surface units and anti tip bracket on page 17 interior surfaces of an oven CAUTION Do not store things become hot enou h to cause children might want above the burns During an 8 after use range Children could be do not touch or let clothing or burned or injured while climb other flammable materials ing on i...

Page 4: ... result in a risk of electric shock or fire Gelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heatin element will be exppsed anElmay result dt e n r e also improves cooking efficiency Check to be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa e for use on 7 the range Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware ...

Page 5: ...ipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Do not soak removable heating elements in water The element will be damaged and shock or fire could result Do not clean door heat seal It is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the seal Clean only parts recommended in this Use and Care Guide ADO not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifi cally reco...

Page 6: ... location and appearance of all parts and features Control panel Plug in surface unit with one piece chrome reflector bowl Model and serial number plate Anti tip ftaor on optional wall mounted anti tip bracket kit see page 17 Removable storage drawer _ Oven vent Broil element Bake element Control panel Clock Minute ...

Page 7: ... 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 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 heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Ligh...

Page 8: ...annels This cookware is specially designed to provide the good contact needed for best cooking results Also woks canners and teakettles with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are now available in most stores that sell housewares l The pan should have straight sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thick ness pans that are fairly lightweight l The pan material meta...

Page 9: ...an shorten the life of regular surface units and cause damage to the cooktop If you plan to use the cooktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpoolSM service company Positioning racks and For baking roasting with one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Rack placeme...

Page 10: ... pans Place in opposite corners on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch 3 cm larger all around than the dish holding the food l Do not cover the entire rack with al...

Page 11: ...start or stop the oven It works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up NOTE Do not push in the knob when setting the Minute Timer or when stopping the buzzer Pushing in and turning the Minute Timer Knob changes the clock setting 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting yo...

Page 12: ...oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 4 Put food in the oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to maintain the temperature setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements NOTE The top element helps heat during baking roasting but does no...

Page 13: ...handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 To raise the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clock wise Each notch equals about 5 F 2 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Locking TooHI screws Notches Broiling 1 2 3 4 Position the rack properly before turning on the oven Position rack so that the surface o...

Page 14: ...to cycle and to slow cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking l Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures NOTE Leave the oven door partly open whenever using the oven to broil This allows the oven to maintain proper tempera tures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSIT...

Page 15: ... energy can be used efficiently Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product l Use pans with flat bottoms straight sides and tight fitting lids l Match the pan to the surface unit size l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to help shorten cooking time l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible l Start food on higher heat settings then set...

Page 16: ...ult in burns or a fire The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one 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 sto...

Page 17: ...oor with screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is positioned under the anti tip bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged if you have a wall bracket l Look to see if the anti tip bracket is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket...

Page 18: ...ills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning IFailure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock I Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Lift the edge of th...

Page 19: ...tor bowl See Cleaning chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls 2 Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold down clip 19 ...

Page 20: ...clip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of your utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that s meant to ...

Page 21: ...as 3 To lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so could result in burns or electrical shock 1 Ope...

Page 22: ...tic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish Surface units No cleaning required NOTE Do not allow foods containing acids such as vinegar tomato or lemon juice to remain on surface Acids may remove the glossy finish Also wipe up milk or egg spills when cooktop is cool l Spatters or spills will burn off l Do not immerse in water Chrome...

Page 23: ...r easier access l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provided with the oven cleaner l Rinse well with clear water l Use in well ventilated room l Do not allow commercial oven cleaners to contact the heating elements heat seal thermostat or exterior surfaces of the range Damage will occur l Place piece of foil or shallow pan slightly larger than the cooking contai...

Page 24: ...e oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Be cause bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury To replace the oven light 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at main power supply 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven by screwing it out counter clockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the b...

Page 25: ...e oven will not operate The surface units will not operate Control knob s will not turn POSSIBLE CAUSE The power cord is not plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The Oven Selector is not turned to BAKE or BROIL The Oven Temperature Control Knob is not turned to a temperature setting A household fuse has blown or a circuit break...

Page 26: ...ng The cooking utensils are not the proper shape or do not fit the surface units being used SOLUTION Level range See Installation Instruc tions Adjust the oven temperature control See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 13 Preheat oven if called for in recipe Use only tested recipes from a reliable source Refer to a reliable cookbook for recommended pan type and size Allow 1l 2 to 2 inc...

Page 27: ...OLD WASHING MACHINES MAJOR SERVICE LLREPAIR DRYERS SERVICE REPAIR See Whirlpool Appknces or See Whirlpool Applmces or Authorized WhIrlpool Service Authmzed Whirlpool Serwce Example XYZ Service Co Example XYZ Setwe Co 4 If you need FSP replace ment parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for ...

Page 28: ...cts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 5193 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion m...

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