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PartsAnd Features 6

Using Your Range 7

Using The Setf-

Cleaning Cyde 31

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Warranty 44

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SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE

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MODELS RF375PXY

RF375PCY

A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, woMc/ass 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. tt is full of valuable information on

how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,

please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This

will help us notify 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 could cause product damage

(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your

personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,

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

Purchase Date

Dealer Name

Dealer Phone

Important Safety 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 +Jse the range only for its in- .

te;e;f,use as described in this

Read all instructions before

using the range. .

4nstall or locate the range only

in accordance with the pro-

vided Installation Instructions.

~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

@WARNING:To reduce the risk become hot enou h to cause

of ti ping of the appliance, the

P bums. During an after use, do?

app iance must be secured by not touch, or let clothing or

a proper1 installed anti-tip

bracket. o check if the bracket

f other flammable materials

contact surface units, areas

is installed pro erly, see “The

F near units, heatin elements or

anti-tip bracke on page 30. interior surfaces 0 oven until

@CAUTION: Do not store things they have had sufficient time to

children mi ht want above the

% cool. Other surfaces of the

range. Chil ren could be range may become hot enough

burned or injured while climb- to cause burns; such as, the

ing on it. oven vent opening, the surface

Do not leave children alone or near the vent opening, the

unattended in area where the cwx&&z~~,the oven door and

range is in use. They should .

never be allowed to sit or stand

on an part of the range. They

could e burned or injured.

Do not operate the range if it

is damaged or not working

properly. *Do not wear loose or hanging

.Do not use the range for garments when using the

warming or heatin the room.

Persons could be urned or

% range. They could ignite if they

touch a hot surface unit and

injured, or a fire could start. you could be burned.

continued on next page 3

@Useonly d potholders. Moist

or damp po holders on hot sur-

faces may result in burns from

steam. Do not let potholder

touch hot heating elements. Do

not use a towel or bulk cloth for

a potholder. It could ca ch onY

fire.

@Keeprange 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

*Make sure 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

t! result in a risk of

electric s ock or fire.

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, 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.

@Checkto be sure lass cook-

ing utensils are sa

e for use on

the range. Only certain types

of glass, glass-ceramic,

ceramic, earthenware or other

glazed utensils are suitable for

cooktops without breaking due

to the sudden change in

temperature.

*Never leave surface units

unattended at high heat set-

tings. A boilover could result

and cause smokin and

gr;;zy sprllovers tIiat may

@Turnpan handles inward, but

not over other surface units.

This will help reduce the

chance of burns, i niting of

flammable materia s,9 and spills

due to bumping of the pan.

When usinn the oven

Always position 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.

I Grease

Grease is flammable. Do not

allow grease to collect around

cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-

overs immediately.

.Do not use water on grease

fires. Never pick up a flaming

pan. Smother flamin

range by coverin pan on

7lWIh a well-

fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat

tray. Flaming grease outside of

iian can be extin

?uished with

aking soda or, i available, a

multipurpose dry chemical or

foam-type extinguisher.

Care and cleaning

.Small amounts of formaldehyde

and carbon monoxide are

off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e

9iven

from fiberglass insulatron and

food decomposition. Si

exposure to these subs

nificant

antes

can cause cancer or reproduc-

tive harm. Exposure can be

minimized by venting with a

hood or o en window and

wipin

prior 0 self-cleaning.

P oupexcess food spills

*Do not use oven cleaners. No

commercial oven cleaner or

oven liner

any kind s

I!rotective coating of

ould be used in or

around any part of the oven.

@Beforeself-cleaning the oven,

remove broiler

oven racks ancf an, broiler rid,

other utensr s.

Do not use your oven to clean

miscellaneous parts unless you

are instructed to do so in this

Use and Care Guide.

ADOnot soak removable heating

elements in water. The element

will be damaged and shock or

fire could result.

.Do not clean door heat seal. It

is essential for a good seal.

Care should be taken not to rub,

damage or move the seal.

Clean only parts recommended

in this Use and Care Guide.

.Do not repair or replace any

part of the range unless specifi-

cally 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. Use them to become familiar with

the location and appearance of all parts and features.

Plug-in surface

unit with

porcelain-

enamel reflector

bowl and chrome

trim ring

(MC&l

RF375PXY.

0 serles)

NOTE: All other

models do not

Model and seri

(for Information

on optional wall-

mounted anti-tip

bracket kit, ses

me 30)

Automatic

Broil element

- Bake element

Removable

storage drawer

Control panel

Right

Oven Manual front

Oven temperature Electronic oven oven light control

selector control knob control l switch I knob

I I

Left front Left rear Surfac! den I

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 Page

Using the surface units ......................7 Broiling ..............................................15

Positioning racks and pans .,............. 8 Broiling tips .......................................17

For best air circulation .....................10 Energy saving tips ............................17

Using aluminum foil for

baking

.......10 Using the electronic MEALTiMER”

The electronic control.. .ll control ............................................... 18

oven ..........

Setting the clock 12 The oven vent ................................... 28

...............................

Using the electronic Minute Timer.. 13 The storage drawer .......................... 29

the Off/Cancel pad.. .14 The anti-tip bracket .......................... 30

Using ..............

Baking/roasting 14 Optional door panel pat ................. .38

................................

M$zlng the oven temperature

...............................................15

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

section gives you important information for effWent 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-

talty left ON.

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 down to continue cooking.

SElTING RECOMMENDED USE

To start foods cooking.

To bring liquids to a boil.

Medium-high

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

higher setting.

To keep food warm until

ready to sewe.

Cookware tips

Select a pan

that is about the same size

as the surface unit.

NOTE: For best results and greater

energy efficiency,

use onty 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 and/or surface unit.

You can, however, use the newer

cookware available with slightly 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.

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

a surface unit stays red for a long

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

coukl 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 flat-bottomed 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

resutts. Also, use

canner/pan which can damage 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 Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242906) from

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

heat

and

can cause damage to the WhirlpoolSM service company.

woktop.

Do not place canner

on two surface units

at the same time. Too much heat will build

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 rack,

place

the rack so the top of the food will be

centered in the oven.

Rack placement for specific foods:

FOOD 1RACK POSITION

Frozen pies, large

roasts, turkeys

Angel and bundt

cakes, most quick

breads, yeast

breads, casseroles,

meats

Cookies, biscuits,

muffins, cakes, non-

frozen pies

Lowest level or

2nd level from

bottom

2nd level from

bottom

2nd or 3rd level

from bottom

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.

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 bakfng.

Place

the pans so that one is not directly

over the other.

For best results, allow

1% 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 (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 comers of the oven rack.

Three or four pans

Place in opposite corners on each oven

rack. Stagger pans so WI pan is directly over

another.

Using aluminum foil for baking

Use aluminum foil to catch spilbvers from

pies or casseroles.

Place

the foil on the oven rack below the

rack with the food.

Turn up

foil edges and

make

sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm)

larger all around than the dish holding the

food.

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 resutt.

Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not allow foil to touch the heating

elements.

Failure to follow this precaution could

result in electrical shock or fire hazard

and damage to the elements.

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