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Summary of Contents for RF317PXX

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC RANGE Model RF317PXX lashers Cblhes Orvet s Freezers Relr geralof Freezen Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compaclr ...

Page 2: ...E 21 Broiling I I WHIRLPOOL RANGE Custom Broil 1I WARRANTY 24 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 12 01990 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range You are responsible for l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the element...

Page 3: ...nti may result in the igniting of tip brat 1 et is engaged clothing or potholders Correct pan size also improves cooking l Do not use the range for warming efficiency or heating the room Persons could l Never leave surface units unat be burned or injured or a fire could start tended at high heat settings A boil over could result and cause l Do not leave children alone or smoking and greasy spill o...

Page 4: ...burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flam mable materials contact surface units areas near units heating ele ments or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven vent opening the surface near the vent opening the cooktop the oven door and window FOR YOUR SAFETY l ...

Page 5: ...ME SV lTCH SURFACE UNIT i SELECTOR MARKER 4 ILEFT REAR CONTROL KNOB LEFl FRONT SURFACE HEATING CONTROL KNOB 1 RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB OVEN TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT RIGHT FRONT CONTROL CONTROL KNOB CONTROL PANEL SOLID ELEMEN MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ANTI TIP BRACKET REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER OVEN DOOR ...

Page 6: ...ts are OFF when you are not cooking Someone could be burned or a fire could start if a surface unit is accidentally left ON Until you get used to the settings use the following as a guide For best results start cooking at the high settings then turn the control knob down to continue cooking Use HI to start Use MED HI Use MED for Use MED LO Use LO to foods cook to hold a gravy pud to keep food ing ...

Page 7: ...he pan is not flat or if the pan is too large or too small for the element This will result in longer cooking times Solid elements hold heat longer than conventional surface units For best cooking results use a high setting for only a very short period of time Then use a lower setting to complete the cooking You may want to turn the solid element surface unit OFF a few minutes before you finish co...

Page 8: ... 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 DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 1 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer Knob until the timer hand passes the setting you want 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back to the setting you want When the time is up a b...

Page 9: ...mperature you want The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on The oven is pre heated when the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first goes off NOTE Do not preheat oven when roasting or cooking items such as casseroles 2 Set the Oven Selector to BAKE 4 Put food in the oven During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tem perature at the setting The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light wil...

Page 10: ...e oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps LOCKING 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 2 Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob Note the posi tion of the notches I TOOTH NOTCHES I I TOOTH NdTCHES 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F ...

Page 11: ...n Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will come on NOTE Do not preheat oven when broiling 5 When broiling is done turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counter clockwise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator Ligh...

Page 12: ...roperly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the StartTime Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 12 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The oven will now sta...

Page 13: ...eam soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of...

Page 14: ...nt and pull out to the second stop Replacing the Storage Drawer 1 Fit ends of drawer sliz rails into the drawer guides on both sides ofopening all the way out 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed To verity the anti tip bracket is engaged l Remove the storage dr...

Page 15: ...he range is cool before cleaning Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Turn control knobs to the OFF position 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by pushing them firmly into pla...

Page 16: ...ng apply a thin coat of salt free oil to the CCCL surface units then heat 3 5 minutes It may still smoke slightly when heated If surface units have dark spots caused by grease and food the oil treatment will improve their appearance but not eliminate the spots NOTE Optional Electrol dressing can be applied to the surface units to improve their appearance 16 4 The stainless steel trim rings will gr...

Page 17: ...cool before removing oven door Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Open the door to the first stop position 2 Hold the door at both sides and lift it at the same angle it is in 3 To replace fit the bottom corners of the door over the ends of the hinges Push the door down evenly The door will close only when it is on the hinges correctly ...

Page 18: ... surface Acids may remove the glossy flnish l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface units Solid elements Warm soapy water and l Make sure the cooktop and the a soft cloth surface units are cool Soap filled scrubbing l Wipe off the surface units after each pad or scouring powder use See Solid Element Surface Units on page After each cleaning heat surface 16 for more information units until...

Page 19: ...y soiled areas l Make sure oven is cool l Follow directions provided with the cleaner l Wash rinse and drv well Standard oven Warm soapy water or l Remove door for easier access soapy steel wool pads OR l Clean heavily soiled areas or stains Rinse well with water Commercial oven cleaners l Remove door for easier access l Place newspaper on floor to protect floor surface l Follow directions provide...

Page 20: ...esult in electrical shock or burns l The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover 1 protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury 1 unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bul...

Page 21: ...to turn If cooking results aren t what YOU expected l Is the range level l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 10 l If needed have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide l If baking have you allowed lY2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air ...

Page 22: ...s will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance number in Step 2 5 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Con sumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a gr...

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Page 24: ...RLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For deta...

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