Whirlpool RF3000XV User manual

Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
PARTS AND FEATURES 4
USING YOUR RANGE. 5
Using the Surface Units 5
Optional Canning Kit 6
Using the Oven Controls 7
Baking. . 7
Broiling 9
Oven Vent 10
Optional Rotisserie . IO
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE. 11
Control Panel and Knobs
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls
Lift-Up Cooktop
Oven Door
Lower Panel
Standard Oven Cleaning
Cleaning Chart
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read this Use 81Care 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.)
l 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.
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IMPORTANT
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but
play with any part of the range, not over another surface unit to
or leave them unattended near it. avoid burns, injury and to help
They could be burned or injured. prevent the utensil from being
2. DO NOT store things children pushed off the surface units.
might want above the range. 7. DO NOT use water on grease
Children could be burned or fires. The fire will spread. Cover
injured while climbing on it. fire with large lid or smother with
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch baking soda or salt.
hot surface units or heating 8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
elements. Dark colored units and garments when using the range.
elements can still be hot enough They could ignite if they touch a
to burn severely. hot surface unit or heating ele-
4. KEEP children away from the ment and you could be burned.
range when it is on..The cooktop 9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
and oven walls, racks and tainers. They could explode. The
door can get hot enough to hot contents could burn and
cause burns. container particles could
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a cause injury
room. Persons in the room could
10. When adding or removing food,
be burned or injured, or a fire MAKE SURE to open the oven
could start. door all the way to 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.
- SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (behind the oven door
Model Number
on the oven frame) and purchase
date from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RF3000XV
CONTROL PANEL -PIECE CHROME
EFLECTOR BOWL
PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNIT
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
HEAT SEAL
REMOVABLE
LOWER PANE\
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REMOVABLE
-v OVEN DOOD
n
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OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT
CONTROL SELECTOR INDICATOR
OVEN SIGNi RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT
LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using your range
Using the Surface Units
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
indicator shows which surface unit
is turned on by that knob.
Signal light
One of the signal lights will 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
foods cook- to hold a for gravy,
ing; to bring to keep food
rapid boil; to puddings
liquids to a cooking after
fry chicken and icing; to
boil. starting it
or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
bowls. Start cooking on HI and turn control down to con-
tinue cooklng.
Use LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
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Use only flat-bottomed utensils 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 Canning Kit (Part NO. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular surface
units and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation
of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care’ Service
Company.
See the Cooking Guide for important canning information.
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Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
The rack should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least II'2 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.
3. Set the 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.
4. Put food in the oven. NOTE: Oven
rack, walls and door will be hot.
During baking, the elements will
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.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control 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 you 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 screws inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches.
NOTCHES TOOTH
3. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about IOE
(5°C).
TOOTH NOTCHES
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 1O’;F(5°C).
Tighten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
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Broiling
A broiler pan and grid (Part Numbers 310976 and 258171) may be ordered from
your Whirlpool Dealer.
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in
the Cooking Guide or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
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3. Close tl
hc
P door to the Broil Stop
position (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL.
5. When broiling is done,turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off.
l If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature
Control between 150” and 325°F (65.5” and 162.7”C). The lower the tempera-
ture, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
NOTE: The door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL.
leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.
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The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent under the right
rear surface unit. You can cook on the
unit, or keep food warm on it while
the oven is on.
CAUTION: Plastic utensils lett
over the vent can melt.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK-79/261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer.The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
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Caring for your range
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off
2. Use warm soapy water and a sofl 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
Removing
3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the element hold down clip
and the reflector bowl.
1. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
“Cleaning Chart” on page 15 for
cleaning instructions.
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Replacing
Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle. Push
the surface unit terminal into the
receptacle.
2. Line up openings in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit recep-
tacle and the element hold down
clip.
4. When terminal is pushed into the
receptacle as far as it will go, push
down the edge of the surface unit
opposite the receptacle. The ele-
ment hold down clip will keep the
surface unit from moving around.
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 unit. 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.
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Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at both front
corners until the support rods lock
into place.
2. Wipe with warm soapy water.
Use a soapy steel wool pad on
stubborn spots
3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop
from both sides while pressing the
support rods back to unlock them.
Lower the cooktop into place.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will help make it easierto clean the oven,
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.

The Lower Panel
The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the
range.
To remove the lower panel:
1. Pull out bottom of panel.
To replace the lower panel:
2. Slightly swing out and I~flpanel to
remove from top clips.
1. Place notches in top of panel over
the top clips. 2. Swing down and push bottom of
panel to secure bottom clips
Standard Oven Cleaning
The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and steel
wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner. See Cleaning Chart” for further
instructions.
Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heating elements,
thermostat, oven seal or exterior surfaces of the range. Damage will occur.
Using Foil
To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, place a small shallow
pan or cookie sheet on the rack directly under the cooking container.
NOTE: Do not use foil or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking results
could occur.
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Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Exterior
surfaces Warm soapy waler and a soft cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad
for stubborn spots,
l Wipe off regularly when range is
cool.
l Do not allow food containing
acids (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 required.
l Spatters or spills will burn off
l Do not immerse in water.
Chrome
reflector
bowls
Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
a plastic scrubbing pad.
l Clean frequently.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Control knobs
Control panel
Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
Warm soapy water or
spray glass cleaner
and a soft cloth,
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
l Wash, rinse and dry Well.
l Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
Oven rack Warm soapy water or
soaov steel wool roads.
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy Steel
wool Dads for stubborn areas.
Standard Warm soapy water or
oven soapy steel wool pads. . Remove door for easier access.
l Place newspaper on floor to protect
floor surface.
Commercial oven cleaners. l Follow directions provided with the
oven cleaner.
l Rinse well with clear water.
l Use in well ventilated room.
l Do not allow commercial oven
cleaners to contact the heating
elements, oven seal or exterior
surfaces of the range. Damage
will occur.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
without tools of any kind.
If nothing operates:
l Is the power supply cord plugged
into a live circuit with the proper volt-
age? (See Installation Instructions.)
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses 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 your home’s
main fuses 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 turn?
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 baking, have you allowed 1% to 2
inches (4-5 cm] on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Have you preheated the oven as the
recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for In the
recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe
from a reliable source?
l Do the cooking utensils have
smooth, flat bottoms and fit the sur-
face unit being used?
See the Cooking Guide for more infor-
mation on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
2. If you need
assistance?..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
1-800-253-1301
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, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
chised TECH-
CARE’ Service
TECM-CARE Companies.
FRANCHISEDSERVICE TECH-CARE serv-
ice technicians
are trained 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
problems’...
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. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP’”
replacement parts?..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts 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, referto Step 3above orcall
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as-
sistance number in Step 2,
*If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for assist-
ance.

Notes
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Notes
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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT
WARRANTY
EROOl
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to
From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials or workmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CARE” service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the range product.
2. Instruct you how to use the range product.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs,
El. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
WHIRLPOOL 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 details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Whirlpml
Part No. 3148531
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