Whirlpool RF380LXPB3 Use And Care Manual Download Page 1

ELECTRIC RANGE

Use & Care Guide

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To the installer: Please leave this
instruction book with the unit.

To the consumer: Please read and
keep this book for future reference.

Summary of Contents for RF380LXPB3

Page 1: ...n performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 W10017630 To the installer Please leave this instruction book with the unit To the consumer Please read and keep this book for future reference ...

Page 2: ...mer 13 Control Lock 13 12 Hour Shut Off 13 Oven Temperature Control 13 OVEN USE 14 Aluminum Foil 14 Positioning Racks and Bakeware 14 Split Oven Rack 14 Bakeware 15 Meat Thermometer 15 Oven Vent 15 Baking and Roasting 15 Choice Bake Function 16 Broiling 16 Convection Cooking 17 Warm Hold Feature 18 Timed Cooking on some models 19 Sequence Programming 20 Warming Drawer on some models 21 RANGE CARE ...

Page 3: ...instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Connect anti tip bracket to rear range foot Reconnect the anti tip bracket if the range is moved See the installation instructions for details Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults Anti Tip Bracket Making sure the anti tip bracket is i...

Page 4: ...ese pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed u...

Page 5: ...s A Surface cooking area locator B Electronic oven control C Surface cooking area locator D Left front control knob E Left rear control knob F Warm zone push button some models G Right rear control knob H Right front control knob A Surface cooking area locator B Electronic oven control C Surface cooking area locator D Left front control knob E Left rear control knob F Right rear control knob G Rig...

Page 6: ... F Storage drawer on some models or warming drawer on some models G Console night light on some models H Oven light switch on some models I Console panel J Warm zone element on some models K Warm zone indicator light on some models L Hot surface indicator light on ceramic glass models M Automatic oven light switch N Broil element not shown O Gasket P Bake element hidden on some models Q Self clean...

Page 7: ...near medium or medium low 4 or 5 for a low simmer or when using lids Select a knob position near medium high 7 or 8 for a high simmer or when not using lids On some models select either the Single or Dual Zone settings See Dual Cooking Zone section 3 Push the ACCUSIMMER control switch back to the NORMAL BURNER setting when finished cooking The indicator light will go out SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HI...

Page 8: ...ked goods allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover food Plastic wrap may melt Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food To Use Push in WARM ZONE button to activate Push again to turn off CeramicGlass onsomemodels The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on It will cycle on and off at all settings to maintain the selected heat le...

Page 9: ...expansion channels can be used Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them Residue and water can leave deposits when heated Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop Hot Surface Indicator Light under ceramic glass The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off CoilE...

Page 10: ...sistance Cookware IMPORTANT Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area element or surface burner Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom straight sides and a well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to heavy thickness Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware However when used as a base they can leave...

Page 11: ...med cooking on some models K Temperature L Hour minute M Off cancel SET TIMER BROIL CHOICE WARM DRAWER START TIME STOP TIME COOK TIME DELAY MIN HR SEC MIN AM PM ON FC DOOR LOCKED CONVECT BAKE WARM REVIEW PROGRAM STEP 1 2 3 4 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N P O SET TIMER BROIL CHOICE WARM DRAWER START TIME STOP TIME COOK TIME DELAY MIN HR SEC MIN AM PM ON FC DOOR LOCKED CONVECT BAKE WARM REVIEW PROGRAM...

Page 12: ...ter the end of cycle tones Three tones Invalid pad press Four tones End of cycle Style 1 Electronic Oven Control Reminder Tones Reminder tones may be turned off On some models press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds REMINDER TONES OFF will appear on the display Repeat to turn reminder tones back on and REMINDER TONES ON will appear on the display All Tones All of the above tones are preset on To disable...

Page 13: ...rShut Off Styles 1 2 3 4 Electronic Oven Controls The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven turns on This will not interfere with any timed or delayed cook function Style 1 Electronic Oven Control The 12 hour shutoff feature may be turned off on Style 1 electronic oven controls To Set Press and hold DELAY for 5 seconds 12 HR SHUT OFF ON will appear on the d...

Page 14: ...ate Allow 2 5 cm of space around bakeware and oven walls Use the following chart as a guide SplitOvenRack onsomemodels Split Rack with Removable Insert The split rack with removable insert is a space maximizer When the two are attached they make a full rack The insert can also be removed to provide room for large items such as a turkey and casseroles Do not place more than 25 lbs 11 3 kg on the sp...

Page 15: ... broil elements cycle on and off in intervals The bake element will glow red when cycling on the broil element will not This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use Before baking and roasting position racks according to the Positioning Racks and Bakeware section When roasting it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to end before putting food in unless ...

Page 16: ...OFF CANCEL when finished cooking To use the CHOICE BAKE function during a regular Bake cycle to achieve less top browning press CHOICE BAKE cycle set the desired temperature and press START Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food Changing the temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the temperature the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and u...

Page 17: ...During the CONVECT preheating cycle the fan and the bake and broil elements heat the oven cavity When preheating is finished the ring element cycles to maintain the oven temperature while the fan continues to constantly circulate the heated air If the oven door is opened during convection cooking or preheating the ring element and fan will turn off immediately Once the door is closed they will com...

Page 18: ... well done Rib Roast boneless rare medium well done Rump Sirloin Tip Roast rare medium well done Meat Loaf 20 25 25 30 30 35 22 25 27 30 32 35 20 25 25 30 30 35 20 25 300 F 150 C 300 F 150 C 300 F 150 C 325 F 160 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 140 F 149 C 160 F 149 C 170 F 149 C 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C 165 F 74 C Veal Rack Position 2 Loin Rib Rump Roast medium well done 25 35 30 40 32...

Page 19: ...and End will appear on the display End of cycle tones will sound then if enabled reminder tones will sound every minute 6 Open and close the oven door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set a Delayed Timed Cook Before setting make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day See Clock section 1 Press desired cook function 2 Press the TEMP up or down arrow pads to enter a temper...

Page 20: ...in a normal baking cycle After START has been pressed additional steps cannot be added to the sequencing If additional steps are desired press OFF CANCEL This will exit the sequence program and the oven display will return to just the time of day To Program Steps 2 3 and 4 of the Sequence 1 Press ADD STEP SELECT COOK OPTION will appear on the display 2 Choose a desired cook function by pressing an...

Page 21: ...ware and bakeware and on some models the temperature probe from the oven Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt damaging the oven Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide See General Cleaning section for more information Hand clean inside door edge and the 1 3 8 cm area around the inside oven cavity frame being certain not to move or bend the gasket This area does ...

Page 22: ...n Press AUTO CLEAN again to set a clean time for 4 hours 30 minutes MAXI CLEAN 2 Press DELAY 3 Press HR and MIN up and down pads to enter the time of day to stop 4 Press START The start time is automatically calculated and displayed The door will automatically lock at the set start time and DOOR LOCKED or LOCKED and DELAY and the stop time will also appear on the display on some models The door wi...

Page 23: ...still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down Rub creme into surface with a damp paper towel or soft cloth Continue rubbing until white film disappears Heavy soil dark streaks specks and discoloration Cooktop Polishing Creme or nonabrasive cleanser Rub product into soil with a damp p...

Page 24: ...ed to the rack guides will help them slide Steel wool pad BROILER PAN AND GRID on selected models Cleaning Method Chrome only Mildly abrasive cleanser Scrub with wet scouring pad Solution of cup 125 mL ammonia to 1 gal 3 75 L water Soak for 20 minutes then scrub with scouring or steel wool pad Oven cleaner Follow product label instructions Porcelain enamel only Dishwasher Do not clean in the Self ...

Page 25: ...nd empty To Remove 1 Pull the storage drawer straight back past the drawer stop notch and the end of the side rails 2 Lift up the back of the drawer and pull the drawer out To Replace 1 Lift up the back of the drawer and place it inside the range in its fully forward position 2 Lift up the front of the drawer to a level position 3 Slowly push the drawer into the range until the drawer side rails e...

Page 26: ...l knob set to the proper heat level See Cooktop Controls section Is the appliance level Level the appliance See the Installation Instructions Oven will not operate Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Electronic Oven Control section Has a delay start been set See Timed Cooking section On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section Oven temperature too high or too low D...

Page 27: ...t you use only FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Featu...

Page 28: ... WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS...

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