Page 1: ...our Range 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Caring for Your Range 26 Troubleshooting 29 or Service 31 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE PART NO 3190502 MODEL RF356BXD VI 95 ...
Page 2: ...3 Adjusting the oven temperature control 14 Broiling 15 Broiling tips 17 Energy saving tips 17 Using the MEALTIMERTM clock 18 The oven vent 20 The lower panel 20 The anti tip bracket 21 Optional door panel pat 21 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Before you start 22 Setting the controls 23 Special tips 25 How the cycle works 25 Caring for Your Range 26 Cleaning the cooktop 26 Cleaning other range p...
Page 3: ...appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 7 for location of pl...
Page 4: ...perate the range if it is damaged or not working properly DO not use the range for warming or heating the room Persons could be burned or injured or a fire could start Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual g g WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the Do not touch surface units areas appliance must be secured by a near units heating elements or properly ...
Page 5: ... fumes could create an explosion and or fire hazard When using the cooktop Do not cook on a broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Select a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface unit...
Page 6: ...amounts of formaldehyde and carbon monoxide are given off in the Self Cleaning cycle from fiberglass insulation and food decomposition Significant expo sure to these substances could cause cancer or reproductive harm Exposure can be mini mized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self cleaning Do not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven l...
Page 7: ...re included Control panel PP 8 28 Oven vent P 20 CLEANTOP f srsmir Model and serial Anti tip alternate wall mounted anti tip bracket see p 21 Lower panel P 20 Broil element P 16 Bake element Control panel Left Left MEALTIMERTM front rear clock minute timer b l m aol PP 12 18 P 8 1 P 8 P 13 face face unlt unit marker indicator P 8 light P 8 Start t e PP 18 23 OveY heating indicator light PP 13 15 R...
Page 8: ... a surface unit becomes too hot to touch The Indicator Light will continue to glow as long as the surface unit is too hot to touch even after it is turned off Fire Hazard Turn all controls off when done cooking Failure to do so can result in death fire or burns Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high setting then turn the control k...
Page 9: ...htly indented bottoms or very small expansion channels 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 tha...
Page 10: ... on l To move rack s lift rack s at front and pull out l Be sure the rack s is level l If rack s must be moved while oven is hot use pot holders or oven mitts to protect hands l For baking roasting with 1 rack place the rack so the too of the food will be centered in the oven l When baking on 2 racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom 1 FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies large...
Page 11: ...e other l For best results allow 1YZto 2 inches 4 5 cm of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls There must be a minimum space of 1 inch 3 cm l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at one time 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 fo...
Page 12: ... Timer does not 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 12 ...
Page 13: ... goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roast ing or cooking items such as casseroles 3 Put food in oven During baking roasting the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera ture at the 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 not turn red 4 After cooking turn off oven Turn both the ...
Page 14: ...r Locking Tooth To lower Notches 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counterclockwise 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 5 F 2 5 5 Tighten the locking screws and re...
Page 15: ...t the surface of the food is at least 3 inches 7 4 cm away from the broil element See Broiling rack position chart on page 16 2 Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack 3 Position door Close the door to the Broil Stop position open about 4 inches lo cm The door will stay open by itself 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Contro...
Page 16: ... heating element to cycle and to slow cook ing The lower the temperature the slower the cooking NOTE Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD FROM BOlTOM DONENESS 2 Hamburger patties and thin steaks l 2 thick or e less 0 Quickly searing food 0 rare and medium 0 steaks medium patties ham slice...
Page 17: ...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 surface 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 ove...
Page 18: ...ven when you are not around Delayed time baking roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use delayed time cycle for cakes cookies etc they will not rise properly Before using the MEALTIMER clock make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Setting the clock on page 12 To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven...
Page 19: ...o cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven 2 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE and set the Oven Tem perature Control Knob to the baking roasting temperature you want 4 After baking roasting is done or to cancel the s...
Page 20: ...n vent Failure to do so can result In burns The lower panel You can remove the lower panel to help make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti tip floor bracket if you have one Removing the lower panel 1 Pull out bottom of panel 2 Slightly swlng out and lift panel to remove from top clips Replacing the lower panel 1 Place notches in top of panel over the top c...
Page 21: ...ith screws l Make sure one rear leveling leg is posi tioned 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 Cable attached to rear of control panel 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...
Page 22: ...and pans being stored in the oven NOTE You can clean the broiler pan without grid in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by hand cleaning or in a dishwasher If most of the soil is not removed too much smoking will occur The chrome broiler pan and grid will dis color if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 22 l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You c...
Page 23: ...nd the Lock Lever must not be moved 3 Make sure the clock and Start and Stop Times all have the correct time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise 2 or 3 hours The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on l Use 2 hours for light soil l Use 3 hours or more for moderate to heavy soil NOTE Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in continued on next page 23 ...
Page 24: ...r 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 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise until it points to the correct time of day 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to OFF 3 When the oven has cooled enough move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FOR...
Page 25: ...een set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 22 How the cycle works The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease During the cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away You c...
Page 26: ...w them after each use to ensure top performances and to preserve that uniquely elegant look NOTE Let cooktop cool before cleaning To avoid damaging the cooktop follow these instructions l Sugar spills and soils such as jellies and candy syrups can cause pitting on the cooktop if not removed while the ceramic surface is still warm Remove as soon as possible after the spill occurs l Do not use the c...
Page 27: ...scraper Part No 3183488 wrlte to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 OR Call l 800 253 1301 to order You must have a major credit card to order by phone How to keep your cooktop looking like new IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO Sugary spills To prevent pitting on and soils such the cooktop wipe up as jellies and with paper towel or candy syrups clean ...
Page 28: ... water thoroughly Use nonabrasive plastic and control panel scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers They may damage the finish Broiler pan and Steel wool pad and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly grid clean after warm soapy water Do not clean in Self Cleaning each use cycle See note on page 22 Oven racks Steel wool pad and l Wash rinse and dry thoroughly warm s...
Page 29: ...L l You have programmed a delayed start time Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the controls l You have not turned the Oven Temperature Control Knob to a temperature setting l You have not set the MEALTIMERTM clock correctly See Using the MEALTIMER clock on page 18 l You have not set the MEALTIMER clocks Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day If a delay start or...
Page 30: ...ted l The oven temoerature seems too low or too high See Adjusting the oven temperature control on page 14 to adjust oven temperature l You did not preheat the oven before baking if called for in recipe l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food l You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size Refer to a reliable cookbook or recipe fo...
Page 31: ...3 was solved Benton Harbor Ml 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of H authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service SERVICE technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company...
Page 32: ...27 Using 8 10 COOKWARE Canning 10 Tips 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 17 FEATURES 7 LOCK LEVER 23 24 LOWER PANEL 20 TOPIC PAGE MEALTIMERTM CLOCK Delaying start and stop automatically 18 Starting now and stopping automatically 19 MINUTE TIMER 12 MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER 3 OPTIONAL DOOR PANEL PAC 21 OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjusting 14 Setting 13 15 19 OVEN VENT 20 PANS 10 11 PARTS 7 RACKS 10 ROASTING Pans 10 11 Rack...
Page 33: ... Your range is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this Use and Care Guide F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance a95 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NO...
