Whirlpool Estate RF302EXP User manual

RANGE
Models
RF305EXP (Shown)
RF302EXP
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Contents
Pclue
Before You Use Your Range. i 2
oprlonal Rotrsserte
Important Safety Instructions 3 Caring for Your Range
Parts and Features.
4 Control Panel
Using Your Range 5
Surface Units and
Using the Surface Units 5 Reflector Bowls
Optional Canning Kit t, 1ItTUp Cooktop
Using the Oven Controls 6 OvenDoor
Baking 6 Cleaning Chart
Broiling
Oven Vent 1’
8 If You Need Service’&
9
Assistance
Storage Drawer IO
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~1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read this Use & Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety
information.
you are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide and the
Cooking Guide.
l Installing the range where it is protected from the elements, and on a floor
strong enough to support its weight.
l Properly connecting the range to electrical supply and grounding. [See
“Installation Instructions:‘)
9 Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining the range
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.

I IV1PORTANT’
SAFITY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use o!
play ,with uny part of +hc ‘II~I :t’-
leave them unattendec: :;c+z ‘+
Thev iould be bLrnee (11 71~‘(-A:
2. DO NOT s!<>re thl!!As IL’ ! :‘I ..
rnighl &Nan! above tpe ri: :6:
!:hlld!en : ould be burn+ .I
~‘ijure~-: \wh Ie cllmulnq ::
3. DO NOT ailow an~on:i 1 c_ L
hot sur’ace units CI heall: :J c:,t:
men?, Dark colored urilf !I(?(! eic,
ments ~cc1r1still be hot enS:l~.,gr to
burr: severely
4. KEEP children away frorl- :“E
range when it ISon The cooktop
and oven walls racks and door
can get hot enough to c:(luse
burns
6 KEEP pan handles turned in. but not
(?LL.?!(Inother surface unit to avold
t!i.rrli :n]ur\i and to help prevent the
tJV,nsl from being pushed off the sur-
‘2 e ,vts
7 DO NOT USC,‘iv
TheI fire wll spread Cover fire with
l:-!:gc~ iid or smother with baking
:ajc 31 salt
8 DO NOTweur loose or hanging gar-
ments when using the range They
could ignite If they touch a hot sur-
face unit or heating element and
you could be burned
9 DO NOT heat unopened containers.
They could explode The hot con-
tents could burn and container par-
tlcles could cause injury
5. DO NOT use the range to VIeat a
10 When adding or removing
room Persons in the room could food,
MAKE SURE to open the
be burned or injured or a fire oven door all the way to
could start prevent burns
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
If you need service, or call with a question. have this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from plate pus?behind
the oven door).
2. Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
There is no warranty reqistratlon
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that I
is required for in-warrantv service. Service Company/Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RF305U(p and RF302&~
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OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN
CONTROL SELECTOR
OVEN SIGNAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT
LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using the surface units
PUSH IN
Turn to
setting.
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot In the surface unit
rndicator shows which surface unit
ISturned on by that knob.
Signal light
One of the signal lights WIII glow
when a surface unit is 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 Use MED-LO Use LO
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ina; to brina rapid boil; to warm until
lic.$ids to a- try chicken puddings cooking after
and icing; to starting it ready to
boil or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
vegetables or lower
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
/ tinue cooking. .
I
within the LO
band to keep
bowls. Start cookmg on HI and turn control down to con-
food at the
temperature
you want.
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Use only flat-bottomed utensrls for best cooking results and to prevent damage
to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged
bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended.
See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information.
Optional C’anning Kit (Pat-l NO 242905)
The large diameter of most ;Nater-bath or ;.jressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time ‘:an shorten the life of regular surface
units and cause damage to the cooktop
II you plori to use the cooktop ‘or cannlny we recommend the installation
of a Cannrrlg Krt Order the kit t”om your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care i Servrce
Compani
See the “Cooking Guide” for important canning information.
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
Rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered in the oven. Always leave
at leastI% to 2 inches (4-5 cm]
between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other
pans. For more information, see
the “Cooking Guide:’
1. Posrtron the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven To
change rack position, III? rack at
front and pull out.

2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE
4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
racks, walls and door will be
hot.
During baking, the elements WIII
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Oven Signal Light will turn on and
off with the elements
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The Oven Signal Light will come on.
The oven IS preheated when the
Oven Signal Light first goes off
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature
of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change.
Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when
comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.
If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the
temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps:

1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screw inside the control knob. Note the posi-
tion ot the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO. Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C)
4. To raise the temperature, move a
notch closerto HI. Each notch
equals aboutlOT (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
Broiling
1. Posrtion the rack before turning
the oven on. See brorl chart In the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack

3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position, [open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm]. The door will stay open
by itself.
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
When broiling IS done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
CAUTION: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set
to BROIL. leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper
temperatures.
The Oven Vent
The oven vent is located under the
right rear surface unit. When the oven is
on, hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through this vent. Poor baking
can result if this vent is blocked. When
using the oven, do not use oversized
pans or other items that might block
the oven vent.

The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans
Removing the storage drawer
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop
Replacing the storuge drawer
1. Fit ends of drawer slid%ails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
. Luff back slightly and slide drawer
all the way out
2. Lift drawer frznd 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.
Use & Care Guide storuge
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ sales slip and
warranty in the Literature Pac. inside
the storage drawer.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK-811242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions
Caring Ior your range
Control Panel
1. Pull knobs straight off
2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the
control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry
4. Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl.
continued on next page

3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle
Replacing
3. Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle
4. Llftoui the reflector bowl. See
Cleaning Chart on page14 for
cleaning instructions
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit
receptacle
4. Push the surface unit terminal into
the receptacle. When the terminal
ISpushed into the receptacle as
far as it will go, the surface unit will
fit into the reflector bowl,
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CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the
surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be
flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface untt. In either
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor
it. See “Cooking Guide” for further information.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at center ant
swing-up the support rod
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe with warm soapy water
Use soapy steel-wool pad on
stubborn spots
CAUTION: Do not drop the
cooktop. Damage can
result to the porcelain and
the cooktop frame.
1
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door wrll help make ’
Open the door to the first stop
positron
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
osrer to clean the oven

Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior
surfaces Soft cloth and warm soapy
l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and
water lower oven are cool
Nylon or plastrc scouring
l Do not allow food containing acids
pad for stubborn spots (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Acids will remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Surface units No cleaning requrred l Spatters or spills WIII burn off
l Do not immerse in water.
Chrome Automatic drshwasher o: l Wash wrth other cookrng utensrls
reflector bowls warm, soapy water and l Clean frequently
plastic scrubbing pad l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Broiler pan Warm, soapy water or
and grid steel-wool pad
l Wash with other cooking utensils
Control knobs Warm, soapy water and l Wash. rinse and dry well
soft cloth l Do not soak.
Control panel Warm, soapy water or l Wash, rrnse and dry well
spray glass cleaner l Follow drrectrons provided wrth
cleaner
Oven racks Warm, soapy water or
soapy steel-wool pads
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel-
wool pads for stubborn areas
Oven door
glass Spray glass cleaner
Warm, soapy water or
plastic scrubbing pad
9 Make sure oven is cool.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
l Wash rinse and dry well with a soft
cloth
Standard
oven Warm, soapy water or
l Remove door for easier access
soapy steel-wool pad
l Place newspaper on floor to protect
Commercial oven cleaners floor surface.
l Follow drrectrons provided with the
oven cleaner
l Rinse well with clear water
l Use rn well ventilated room.
n Do not allow commercial oven
cleaner to contact the heating ele-
ments, oven seal, or exterior surfaces
of the range. Damage will occur.
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can fix yourself
without tools of any kind.
If nothing operates:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a he circuit with the proper volt-
14 age? (See “Installation Instructions:‘)

l Have You checked the main fuse or
circuit breaker box?
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector turned to a set-
ting [BAKE or BROIL)?
l Is the Oven Temperature Control
turned to a temperature setting?
If surface units will not operate:
l Have You checked the main fuse or
circuit breaker box?
l Are surface units plugged in all the
way?
l Do the control knobs turn?
If surface unit control knob(s) will
not turn:
l Did you push in before trying to turn7
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
l Is the range level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking Guide?
l If bakrng. have you allowed 1’2 to 2
Inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the
pans for air crrculation’
l Have You preheated the oven (IS the
recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the
recrpe?
l Are You followlng a tested recipe
from a reliable source7
l Do the cooking utensils have
smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur-
face unrt being used?
See the Cooking Guide for more rnfor-
matron on cooking problems and
how to solve them
2. If you need assistanccY:.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE”’ service
assistance telephone number. Dial
free from:
Continental U.S. . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultants can Instruct
You in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from Your appliance or, I! serv
ice IS necessary, recommend a
qualified servrce company tn your
a reo
3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
chised TECH-
CARE@ Service
TECH- CARE Companies
TECH-CARE serv-
FRANCHISEDSERVICE
~~- ice technicians
are trarned to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service. anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in Your
area, call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) or look in Your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under:
4. If you have a
problemJ’...
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and
talk with one of our Consultants, or if
you prefer, write to,
Mr. Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor. Ml 49022
‘If you must call or write, please pro-
vrde model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This
information IS needed in order to
better respond to your request for
assistance
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