Whirlpool RF362BXB User manual

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A Note To You 2

Using Your Range 7

Using The Setf-

Cleaning Cyde 31

Carin For

Your nge

ia 36

SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

MODELS RF375PXY

RF375PCY

RF362BXB 1IW

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.

You have purchased a quality, WorMclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience

have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free

operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on

how to operate and maintain your appliance property and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli-

ance. This will help us ndify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these

symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each

symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

dangers as personal injury, burns, fire

and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions

which couM 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.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first

see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 41. If you need further help, feel free to call

our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s

complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and

serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a

handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip

and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in

a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchaee Date

De&r Name

Dealer Phone

Important Safbty Instructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to

persons, or damage when using the range, follow

basic precautions, including the following:

General

Read all instructions before

using the range.

Install or locate the range only

in accordance with the pro-

vided Installation Instructions.

@Usethe range only for itsin- ,

t;;;;tluse as described In this

@WARNING:To reduce the risk

of ti

app iance must be secured by

ping of the appliance, the

a proper1 installed anti-tip

f!bracket. o check if the bracket

is installed properly, see The

anti-tip bracket on page 30.

@CAUTION: Do not store things

children mi

ht want above the

range. Chi! ren could be.

bugnendfiorinjured while clrmb-

@Donot touch surface units,

areas near units, heating ele-

ments or interior surfaces of

oven. Surface units and heating

elements may be hot even

though they are dark in color.

Areas near surface units and

interior surfaces of an oven

become hot enou h to cause

burns. Durin anc?

after use, do

not touch, or

9et clothing or

other flammable materials

contact surface units, areas

near units, heatin

interior surfaces 0 oven until

9 elements or

Do not leave children alone or

unattended in area where the

range is in use. They should

they have had sufficient time to

cool. Other surfaces of the

range, such as the oven vent

opening, the surface near the

never be allowed to sit or stand

on an

could II part of the range. They

e burned or injured.

Do not operate the range if it

is damaged or not working

properly.

@Donot use the range for

warming or heatin

Persons could be %

the room.

umed or

injured, or a fire could start.

vent opening, the cooktop, and

the oven door and window,

could also become hot enough

to cause bums.

l Do not wear loose or hanging

garments when using the

range. They could ignite if they

touch a hot surface unit and

you could be burned.

continued on next page 3

@Useonly d potholders. Moist

or damp po holders on hot sur-

faces may result in bums from

steam. Do not let potholder

touch hot heating elements. Do

not use a towel or bulky cloth for

a potholder. It could ca ch on

fire.

Keep range vents unobstructed.

Do not heat unopened contain-

ers. They could explode. The

hot contents could cause burns

and container particles could

cause injury.

Do not store flammable materi-

als on or near the range. The

fumes can create an explosion

and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

@Makesure the reflector bowls

are in place during cooking.

Cookin %

without reflector bowls

may su ject the wiring and

components underneath them to

damage.

Do not line reflector bowls with

aluminum foil or other liners.

Improper installation of these

liners ma result in a risk of

electric s

ock or fire.

@Selecta pan with a flat bottom

that is about 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

8 niting of clothing or potholders.

orrect pan size also improves

cooking efficiency.

Check to be sure 9lass cook-

ng utensils are sa e for use on

:he range. Only certain types

3fglass, glass-ceramic,

ceramic, earthenware or other

alazed utensils are suitable for

zooktops without breaking due

:othe sudden change in

:emperature.

Never leave surface units

Jnattended at high heat set-

:in s. A boilover could result

%sn cause smokin and

~reaeayspillovers ti!

at may

9 -

*Turn pan handles inward, but

not over other surface units.

This will help reduce the

chance of bums, i niting of

flammable materia s,cl and spills

due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven

@Alwaysposition oven rack(s)

in desired location while oven

is cool. If a rack must be

removed while oven is hot, do

not let potholder contact hot

heating element in oven.

4Jse care when opening oven

door. Let hot air or steam

escape before removing or

replacing food.

Grease

@Greaseis flammable. Do not

allow grease to collect around

cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-

overs immediately. l Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or

oven liner

any kind s

rotective coating of

ould be used in or

around any part of the oven.

l Before self-cleaning the oven,

@Donot use water on grease remove broiler an, broiler rid,

fires. Never pick up a flaming oven racks an0 other utensl s.

pan. Smother flamin9 pan on Do not use your oven to clean

range by coverin

h a well- miscellaneous parts unless you

fitted lid, cookie s7leet or flat are instructed to do so in this

tray. Flaming grease outside of Use and Care Guide.

Iian can be extin

aking soda or, i9uished with @Donot soak removable heating

available, a elements in water. The element

multipurpose dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher. will be damaged and shock or

fire could result.

Care and cleaning

l Do not clean door heat seal. It

is essential for a ood seal.

@Smallamounts of formaldehyde Care should be ta5 en not to rub,

and carbon monoxide are

off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e

7iven damage or move the seal.

from fiberglass insulatron and Clean only parts recommended

in this Use and Care Guide.

food decomposition. Si

nificant

exposure to these subs @Donot repair or replace any

antes

can cause cancer or reproduc-

trve.harm. Exposure can be

mrnrmized by venting with a

hood or open window and

wipin out excess food spills

prior 0 self-cleaning.

part of the range unless specifi-

tally recommended in this

manual. All other servicing

should be referred to a qualified

technician.

*Disconnect the electrical supply

before servicing the range.

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Parts And Features

This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Usa them to become familiar with

the location and

appearance

of all parts and features.

Oven vent

Plug-In rurface

unit with

porce

lain4namel

reflector bowl and

chrome trim ring y

(some model8)

NOTE: Some

modek have

chrome reflector

(for Information

on optional wall-

mounted anti-tip

bracket kit, ree

Removable

- Bake element

(window on some

models only)

Control panel

Right

Oven Manual front

Oven temperature Electronic oven oven light control

selector control knob control I awitch l knob

I I

Left front Left rear Surfaci! den Right Surface

control control heating heating rear unit

knob knob Indicator indicator control marker

6 light light knob

Using Your Range

In This Section

Page

Using the surface units ......................7

Positioning racks and Pans ...............9

For best air circulation .....................10

Uslng aluminum foil for baking .......10

The electronic oven control .............11

Betting the clock ...............................12

Using the electronic Minute Timer ..13

Using the Off/Cancel pad .................14

Baking/roasting ................................14

Adjusting the oven temperature

control ...............................................15

Page

Broiling .............................................. 15

Broiling tips ....................................... 17

Energy saving tips ............................ 17

Using the electronic MEALTIMER”

control ............................................... 18

The oven vent ................................... 28

The storage drawer .......................... 29

The anti-tip bracket .......................... 30

Optional door panel pat ................. .8Cl

To obtain the best cooking resufts possible, you must operate your range properly. This

section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range.

Using the surface units

Push in control knobs before turning

them to a setting. You can set them any-

where 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

the control panel will glow when a surface

unit is turned on.

Burn and Fire Hazard

Be sure all control knobs are turned to

OFF and all indicator lights are OFF

when you are not cooking.

Someone could be burned or a fire

could start if a surface unit is acciden-

tally left ON.

Until you get used to the settings, use

the followlng as a guide. For best results,

start cooking at the high setting; then turn

the control knob down to continue cooking.

SElllNG RECOMMENDED USE

To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high

To hold a rapid boil.

To fry chicken or pan-

cakes.

Medium

For gravy, pudding and

(opposite OFF) icing.

To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

Medium-low

To keep food cooking

after starting it on a

higher setting.

To keep food warm until

ready to serve.

Cookware tips

Select a pan that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater

energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed

cookware that makes good contact with

the surface units. Cookware with rounded,

warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain

enamelware) or dented bottoms could

cause severe overheating, which damages

the cookware andlor surface unit.

You can, however, use the newer

cookware available with slightly indented

bottoms or very small expansion channels.

This cookware is specialty designed to

provide the good contact needed for best

cooking results.

Also, woks, canners and teakettles with

flat bottoms suitable for use on your

co&top are now availabfe in most stores

that sell housewares.

The pan should have straight sides and a

tight-fitting lid.

Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-

ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.

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.

Choose pans that provide the best cooking

results.

Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-

resistant material and be securely attached

to the pan.

Product Damage Hazard

If a surface unit stays red for a tong

time, the bottom of the pan is not flat

enough or is too small for the surface

unit. Prolonged usage of incorrect

utensils could result in damage to the

surface unit, cooktop, wiring and

surrounding areas. To prevent dam-

age, use correct utensils, start cooking

on HI and turn control down to con-

tinue cooking.

Do not leave an empty utensil, or one

which has boiled dry, on a hot surface

unit. The utensil could overheat and

could damage the utensil or surface

unit.

Home canning information

Optional canning kit

To protect your range: The large diameter of most water-bath or

Use flstdottomed canners/pans for best pressure canners combined with high heat

results. settings for long periods of time can shorten

Use the largest surface unit for best the life of regular surface units and cause

results. Also, use a canner/pan which can dernege to the cooktop.

be centered over the surface unit and If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,

which does not extend more than one inch we recommend the installation of a Canning

outside surface unit area. Large diameter Kii. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from

canners/pans, if not property centered, trap your Whirlpool dealer or authorized

heat and can cause damage to the Whirlpoole service company.

cwktop.

Do not place canner 0r1two surface units

at the same time. Too much heat will build

up and will damage the cooktop.

Start with hot water. This reduces the

time the control is set on high. Reduce

heat setting to lowest position needed to

keep water boiling.

Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat

reflection.

To prolong the life of the elements:

- Prepare small batches at a time.

- Do not use elements for canning all

&Y-

Positioning racks and pans

For baking/roasting with one mck, place

the rack so the top of the food will be

centered in the oven.

Reck plscement for specific foods:

FOOD

Frozen pies, large

roasts, turkeys

RACK POSITION

When baking on two racks, arrange racks

on bottom and third level from bottom.

NOTE: For recommended rack placement

when broiling, see “Broiling rack position

chart” on page 16.

Angel and bundt

cakes, most quick

breads, yeast

breads, casseroles,

meets

cod<& biiuits,

muffins, cakes,

nonfrozen pies

Lowest level or

2nd level from

bottom

2nd level from

bottom

2nd or 3rd level

from bottom

Personal Injury Hazard

Always position oven rack(s) in

desired location before turning oven

on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.

If rack(s) must be moved while oven

is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to

protect hands.

Failure to follow the above precautions

could result in personal injury.

For best air circulation

Hot air must circulate around the pans in the

oven for even heat to reach all parts of the

oven. This results in better baking.

Place the pans so that one is not directly

over the other.

For best results, allow 1?4to 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 (2.5 cm).

Use only one 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 corners on each oven

rack. Stagger pans so no pan is directly over

another.

Using aluminum foil for baking

Use alumlnum loll to catch splllovers

from

piea or

casseroles:

Place the foil on the oven rack below the

rack with the food. Turn

foil edaes and

make sure foil is about 1 i&h (3 &I)

larger all around than the dish holding the

focd.

Do not cover the entire rack with alumi-

num foil. It will reduce air circulation and

cause poor cooking results.

Do not line oven bottom or entire oven

rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking

will result.

Electrkal Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating

elements.

Failure to follow this precaution couM

resuft in electrical shock or fire hazard

and damage to the elements.

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