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Page 1: ... Know Your Range 7 Using Your Range 8 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle 22 Caring for Your Range 26 Troubleshooting 30 Requesting Assistance or Service 32 Index 35 Warranty 36 l 800 253 1 301 Call us with questions or comments SELF CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE MODEL RF364PXD PART NO 3190503 l IS5 ...

Page 2: ... the oven temperature control 14 Broiling 15 Broiling tips 17 Energy saving tips 17 Using the MEALTIMERTM clock 18 The oven vent 20 The storage drawer 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 parts 28 ...

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 p...

Page 4: ...eating the room Persons qualified installer The range could be burned or injured or a must be properly connected to fire could start electrical supply and grounded muse the range only for its intended use as described in this manual ii g WARNING To reduce the risk of tipping the appliance the Donot touch surface units areas appliance must be secured by near units heating elements or a properly ins...

Page 5: ...The 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 aSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit If pan is smaller than the surface ...

Page 6: ...outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher Care and cleaning l Clean cooktop with care Some cleaners could produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface If a wet paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid steam burns SAVE THESE m s B aDo not use oven cleaners No commercial oven cle...

Page 7: ...nd appearance of all parts and features To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly page references are included ceramic Broil element anti tip bracket see p 21 Removable Control panel Left front Left rear MEALTIMEP Oven temperature Oven selector Surface unit light P 8 light knob light knob PP 13 15 P 8 P 8 P 8 ...

Page 8: ...urface 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 knob ...

Page 9: ...ghtly 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 th...

Page 10: ...sired location before turning oven 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 one rack place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven l When baking on two racks arrange racks on the bottom and third level from the bottom ...

Page 11: ...ther l For best results allow 1l 2 to 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 foi...

Page 12: ...me of day Using the Minute Timer The Minute 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: ... come on The oven is preheated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first 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 r...

Page 14: ...r Locking Tooth To lower t l 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 an...

Page 15: ...ay from the broil element See Broiling rack position char t 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 4 Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on 5 When broiling is done turn off oven Turn ...

Page 16: ...oil 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 BOTTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks Y z thick or less 3 Quickly searing food rare and medium steaks medium patties ham slices f...

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: ...The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even 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 cooking for cakes To delay start and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven want the oven to shut off 18 ...

Page 19: ... cancel the setting at any time turn both the Oven Selec tor and Oven Temperature Control Knobs to OFF I To start baking roasting now and stop automatically 1 Position the oven rack s prop erly and place the food in the oven 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: ... 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 stop 2 Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the storage drawer Drawer slide rail 1 Fit ends of drawer slide r...

Page 21: ... with 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 brat ket 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 ...

Page 22: ... 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 discolor if cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle 22 l Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the Self Cleaning cycle l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny You can clean the oven racks in the Self C...

Page 23: ...d 2 Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN 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 n...

Page 24: ...tor and Oven Temperature Control Knobs to OFF 6 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge If needed touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge 2 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knobs to OFF 3 When the oven has cooled enough move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE the Lock Lever Wait until it moves easily 24 ...

Page 25: ...repared 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 can adjust the cycle time to the amount of...

Page 26: ...w them after each use to ensure top performance 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 co...

Page 27: ...ing What to use l Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your range with paper towel or clean damp sponge This creme has been developed especially for cleaning and protecting your cooktop When using follow instructions on container l Razor scraper in a holder Use to remove cooked on soils from your ceramic cooktop To avoid scratches keep the razor blade as flat against the cooktop as possible Store...

Page 28: ...rectly on panel glass cleaner Apply cleaner to paper towel Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm l Wash wipe with clean water and dry other than cooktop soapy 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 Do grid clean...

Page 29: ...losed press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel To replace the oven Ilght 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply Electrical Shock Hazard Unplug oven before changing light bulb Replace light bulb cover before using the oven Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 2 Remove the glass bulb cover in the 4 Replace the bulb cover by screwing it in back of the ov...

Page 30: ... BAKE or BROIL l You have set a delayed start time Wait for the start time to be reached or cancel and reset the control 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 clock s Stop or Start Time Knobs to the correct time of day If a delay st...

Page 31: ...ns l The oven temperature 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 for...

Page 32: ...D MAJOR SERVICE REPAIR Seer Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Examp e xYz serwce Co l WASHING MACHINES DRYERS SERVICE L REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Aulhorizd Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 3 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement pa...

Page 33: ...KWARE Canning 10 Tips 9 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 17 FEATURES 7 LIGHT 29 LOCK LEVER 23 24 MEALTIMERTM CLOCK Delaying start and stop automatically 18 TOPIC PAGE 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 Racks 10 Setting cycle 13 S...

Page 34: ...ry 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT ...

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