Page 1: ...ty instructions 3 PartsAnd Features 6 Using Your Range 7 Caring For Your Range 18 lfFfid Assistance 27 Warranty 32 WI TOLL FREEWnh Cbsthta Q comment8t 1 800463 1301 CONTINUOUS CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF330PXY ...
Page 2: ... 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 l 800 253 1301 is TOLL FREE 24 hours a day lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service feel free to call our ...
Page 3: ...after use do a properl installed anti tip f other flammable matenals bracket o check if the bracket contact surface units areas is installed pro anti tip bracke on page 17 P erly see The aCAUTION Do not store things children mi range ChilEl ht want above the ren could be burned or injured while climb ing on it Donot leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use They should n...
Page 4: ...the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit some of the heating element will be exposed and may result in the I 8 nltmg of clothing or potholders orrect pan size also improves cooking efficiency Checkto be sure lass cook ing utensils are sa38 for use on the ran e Only certain types of glass g ass ceramic 9 ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for ...
Page 5: ...move the seal range b coverin WI h a well dy 7l Clean only parts recommended fitted Ii cookie s eet or flat in this Use and Care Guide tray Flaming grease outside of Donot repair or replace any ii an can be extin uished with B part of the range unless specifi aking soda or i available a tally recommended in this multipurpose dry chemical or manual All other servicing foam type extinguisher should ...
Page 6: ...ts and featu Anll Up bracket on wall behlnd control panel coeol Palwl 4 Plug in urffice unlt wlth one Control panel Left fron1 control knob bftmu ClodI WlIll control knob llnler onltte4n tura own ccmtrol knob Surface unh DdOOt0r marker Manual oven light li kL L l witch lndkator light lndkator light Right rear Right front contrd knob control knob 6 ...
Page 7: ...section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range Using the surface units 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 heating indicator light The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on th...
Page 8: ... sides and a tight fitting lid l Choose medium to heavy gauge thickness pans that are fairly lightweight Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier when filled with food l The pan material metal or glass affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom l Handles should be made of a sturdy heat resistant material...
Page 9: ...nits and cause damage to the cooktop ff you plan to use the rxoktop for canning we recommend the installation of a Canning Kit Order the kit Part No 242905 from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized WhirlpooP service company Positioning racks and pans For baking roasting with one rack the rack should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1l z to 2 inches...
Page 10: ... cookie sheet in the oven at one time Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans One pan Place in the center of the oven rack Two pans Place in opposite corners of the oven rack Three or four pans Place in opposite comers on each oven rack Stagger pans so no pan is directly over another NOTE Oven peeking may cause heat bss longer cooking times and unsatisfactory baking or ro...
Page 11: ...imer does not start or stop the oven lt works like a kitchen timer Set it in minutes up to an hour You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up Do not push In the knob when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushlng It In turn the Minute Timer Knob counterclockwise until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Wlthout pushlng It In turn the knob back to the setting you want When the tlms fe...
Page 12: ...on The oven Is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Liiht 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 durlng baklngiroastlng but ...
Page 13: ... 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 5OF 2 5 Tighten the locking screws and replace the control knob Broiling 1 Posftion the rack properly before turning on the oven The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inch...
Page 14: ...tain proper temperatures Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling They are designed to drain exoess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter smoke or fire l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times l After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food Drippings will bake on the pan if it is lef...
Page 15: ...unit control on low or off to finish cooking Use retained heat for cooking when possible l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible l Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit l Y ven peeking may cause heat bss bnger cooking times and unsatisfactory baking results Rely on your timer l Bake cakes pies or cookies when oven is warm Best time is a...
Page 16: ... resuft in burns or a fire 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 handllng the drawer Removlng 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 2 Lift back slightly and slide...
Page 17: ...et is attached with screws to the wall behind the control panel l Make sure the cable tether on the back of the range is secured by the two hooks on the bracket l See Installation Instructions for further details Optional door panel pat fl you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond you can order one of these kits l White Kit No 814069 l Almond Kit No 814670 from ...
Page 18: ... your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep lt looking and operating like new Burn and Electrlcal Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 1 Make sure all surface units are off and cool before removing surface units and reflector bowls 2 L...
Page 19: ...tor bowl See Cleaning chart on page 24 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: ...lip will keep the surface unit from moving around NOTE Refledor howls 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 lf a reflector howl gets discolored some of the 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 go ...
Page 21: ...lower the cooktop lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Removina the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to dean the oven Burn and Electrlcal Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door ...
Page 22: ... catch sugar and starchy spills from pies and casseroles It must be used properly Cut foil from a roll of heavyduty 1 inch 45 an alumi num foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241420 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer Burn Electrkal Shock and Product Damage Hazard l Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil Failure to do so can resutt in burns or electrical ShOCk l Do not l...
Page 23: ... and could stain the bottom Hand cleaning Personal Injury Hazard Do not use oven deaning products Some can become trapped in the porcelain surface and give off harmful fumes WlNDOWaeep clean with warm soapy water Use a plastic scrubbing pad for heavily soiled areas Rinse well Do not use steel wool or abrashre cleansers RACKMse a soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well WALLS AND D...
Page 24: ...l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly Do not soak l Replace knobs Make sure all knobs point to OFF DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish of the knobs l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly DO NOT USE steel wool or abrasive cleaners They may damage the finish l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly USE nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or har...
Page 25: ...s or stains Rinse well with water Heavy duty aluminum foil l Place piece of foil on oven fbor to catch spitlovers Make sure the foil is centered and long enough to start up both side oven walls without wrinkling l Do not use commefclal oven cleaners Most fat spstters on oven walls and floor will gradually reduce to a presentably clean condltlon durlng baking 25 ...
Page 26: ...hen using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Because bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury 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 counterdockwise 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 wat...
Page 27: ...E 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 tempera ture setting SOLUTION Plug the power cord into a live circuit with proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit ...
Page 28: ...rmal baking or roasting k is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean ff you broil often you may see oven soil Follow hand cleaning tips on page 23 The door is cooler than the oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See hand cleaning tips on page 23 Sugar and starchy spills may leave stains See page 23 for hand cleaning tips Keep foil on ...
Page 29: ...ssistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or kok in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under 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 your Whirlpod appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting...
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Page 32: ...d in the home D Damage to the cooking product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATlON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damag...
