Whirlpool RF302BXYQ0 User manual

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Injury Hazard
All ranges can tip.
Install anti-tip device
packed with range. See
Installation Instructions,
Failure to do so could
result in injury.
Quick Reference
Table of Contents:
Before you start
Product dimensions
Cabinet dimensions/requirements
Electrical requirements
Installation steps
If range does not operate
If you need assistance/service
Moving the range
If you need assistance:
Checkyour Useand Care Guide for a toll-free number to call or call the
dealer from whom you purchasedthis appliance, The dealer islisted in
the Yellow Pagesofyour phone directory under "Appliances --
Household-- Major -- Service and Repair,"
Call when you:
[] Have questions about range installation or operation.
[] Need to obtain the name and number of an authorized
service company.
When you call, you will need:
[] The range model number.
[] The range serial number.
Both numbers are listed on the model/serial rating plate, located on the
oven frame behind the oven door.

Important: Observe all governing codes
and ordinances.
Proper installation isyour responsibility. Aqualified
technician must install this range. Make sure you
have everything necessaryfor correct installation. It
isthe installer'sresponsibilityto comply with
installation clearancesspecified on the model/serial
rating plate.The model/serial rating plate is located
on the oven frame behindthe oven door.
Checklocation where range will be installed.The
range should be locatedfor convenient use in
kitchen.
ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALL OR FLOORWHERE
RANGE ISTO BE INSTALLEDMUST BE SEALED.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances.
Grounded electrical outlet is required.See
"Electricalrequirements," Page 2.
Electrical Shock Hazard
It is the customer's responsibility to contact
a qualified electrical installer; and to make sure
that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70 -- latest edition*, and all local
codes and ordinances.
Failure to do so could resultin death or serious
injury.
Injury Hazard
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire, avoid
installing cabinet storage above the cooking
surface. If cabinets are already installed, reduce
the hazard of reachingover a heated cooking
surface by installinga range hood. The range
hood should extend a minimumof 5 inches out
from the bottom front of the cabinets.
Reaching over a heated cooking surface
could result in a serious burn or other injury.
Mobile home installation
The installationof this range must conform with the
Manufactured Home Constructionand Safety
Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the
Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction
and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] or, when such
standard is not applicable, the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI
A225.1/NFPA 501A, or with local codes.
When this range is installed in a mobile home, it
must be secured to the floor during transit. Any
method of securing the range is adequate as long
as it conforms to the standards listed above.
Four-wire power supply cable must be used in a
mobile home installation. The appliance wiring will
need to be revised. See four-wire electrical
connection, Page 3.
Copiesofthe standardslistedmay beobtainedfrom:
* NationalFireProtectionAssociation
BatterymarchPark
Quincy,Massachusetts02269
27-3/4" depth
with handle
45-5/16"
to 46-1/2"
overall
height
Anti-tip bracket
The floor mounted anti-tip bracket or an optional tether kit
MUST be installed. To install the anti-tip bracket shipped
with the range, see Page2 and the anti-tip bracket
template/instruction sheeL If this bracket cannot be used,
a wall-mounted anti-tip tether kit, Part No. 814234, is
available from your dealer.
__-_idth _,J / clearance, to the top
•_-- _'v] _ of the cooktop see
,, _' Note **
303/gope .g
18" min. I _/- I"_.'_. ±
c .ra.co..per I "JL
cabinetto I_ I _=__
! I
I4"mi.'. "I" I s.mlycord betwee,nthe
._ _!_e _ _ Wllolr;2,,C_rt:_le- _e_a:_t_ne;_:lngeto
material I I either cabi net, 7
I_max. from floor Oven frame must extend
either cabinet, 7"
beyond cabinet fronts by 1/2"
min.
**Note: 24" min. when bottom of wood or metal
cabinet is protected by not lessthan 1/4" flame
retardant millboard covered with not less than
No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" stainless steel,
0.024" aluminum or 0.020" copper.
30" min. clearance between the top of the
cooking platform and the bottom of an
unprotected wood or metal cabinet.
level
flat-blade
screwdriver or
5/16" nut driver
_-'_=_ measuring
Page I
hammer 10" adjustable 3/8" nut
wrench driver
_pliers!i
3/8" socket wrench
with 7/16" socket
hand or
electric drill
%
%
wood floor
II
1/8 drill bit
concrete/ceramic floor
3/16" carbide-tipped
masonry drill bit
floor-mounted
anti-tip bracket 2 plastic
anchors
2 screws (#10 x 1-1/2")
Brackets must be securely mounted to sub-floor. Thickness of
flooring may require longer screws to anchor bracket to sub-
floor. Longer screws are available from your local hardware
store.

Power supply cord is not supplied, but is available
through your local electrical supply house.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this appliance.
Do Not ground to a gas pipe.
Do Not change the powersupply cord plug. If it
does not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
Do Not havea fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit, A fuse inthe neutral or grounding circuit
could result in electrical shock.
Do Notuseanextensioncord withthis appliance.
Check with a qualified electrician ifyou are in
doubt as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Failure tofollow these instructions could result in
death or serious injury.
If codes permit and a separate groundingwire is
used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician
determine that the grounding path is adequate.
Range must beconnected to the proper electrical
voltage and frequency as specified on the model/serial
rating plate. (The model/serial rating plate is found on
the oven frame behind the oven door.)
[] CONNECTWITH COPPERWIRE ONLY.
[] A three-wire or four-wire, single-phase, 120/240-
volt, 60-Hz,AC-only, electrical supply (or three-wire or
four-wire 120/208-volt if specified on the model/serial
rating plate) is required on a separate, 40-ampere
circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
[] A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is
recommended.
[] Local codes may permit the use of a U.L.-listed,
250-volt, 40-ampere range power supply cord (pigtail).
This cord contains three, No.-10 copper wires and
matches a three-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-50R,
shown in Figure 1.Connectors on the appliance end
must be provided at the point the power supply cord
enters the appliance.
[] The range can be connected directly to the fused
disconnect (or circuit breaker box) through flexible,
armored or non-metallic sheathed, copper cable (with
grounding wire). Allow two to three feet of slack in the
line so that it can be moved if servicing is ever
necessary.
A U.L.-listed conduit connector must be provided at
each end of the power supply cable
(at the appliance and at the junction box).
Wire sizes (COPPERWIRE ONLY) and connections must
conform with the rating of the appliance (40-amperes).
[] The wiring diagram is locatedon the back of the
rangeor on the insideof the storagedrawer in a clear
plasticbag.
If connecting to a four-wire system:
This applianceis manufactured with the ground
connectedto the cabinet.The ground must be
revisedso the green grounding wire of the four-
wire power cord isconnected to the cabinet. See
"Four-wire electrical connection," section, Page 3.
When a four-wire receptacleof NEMA Type 14-50R
is used (see Figure2), a matching U.L.-listed,four-
wire, 250-volt, 40-ampere, range power supply cord
(pigtail) must be used.This cord containsfour
copper conductorswith ring terminals at the
appliance end,terminating in a NEMA Type 14-50P
plug on the supply end. The fourth (grounding)
conductor must be identified by a green or
green/yellow cover and the neutral conductor by a
white cover.Cord should be Type SRD or SRDT
with a U.L.-listedstrain reliefand be at leastfour
feet long.
The MINIMUM conductor sizesfor the copper
four-wire power cord are:
40-ampere circuit
2, No.-8 conductors
1, No.-10 white neutral
1, No.-8 green grounding
U
3-wire wall
receptacle (10-50R) 4-wire wall
receptacle (14-50R)
Figure 1 Figure2
DPreparation
Injury Hazard
Because of the weight and size of this range,
two or more people are required to move it.
Do Not use handle for lifting.
Failure to follow these instructions could
result in injury and/or product damage.
When moving range, slide range onto cardboard
or hardboard to prevent damaging the floor
covering.
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
• Remove shipping materials, tape and
protectivefilm from range. Keepcardboard
bottom and shipping base under range. Remove
oven racksand parts packagefrom inside oven.
• Take
three cardboard
corners from the carton and place
them widthwise on the floor behind the range --to
support the range when it is laid on its back. Do Not
place a cardboard corner under the area where the
control panel will lie. Firmly grasp the range and
gently lay it on its back on the cardboard corners.
1 Use _f"
7/16" socket wrench
to remove two shipping
boltsfrom the skid. Discardskid and bolts.
i
Use a 10"adjustable wrench to loosen the
leveling legs four complete turns.
•Place cardboard or hardboard in front of
range. Stand range back up.
DAnti-tip bracket installation
Electrical Shock
Take special care when drilling holes in
the floor or wall. Electrical wires may be
located beneath the floor or behind the
wall.
Locate the electrical circuits that could
beaffected bythe installation of the
anti-tip bracket and turn off power to
these circuits.
Failureto follow these instructions could
result in death or serious injury.
Injury Hazard
To reducethe risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must be
secured bya properly installedfloor-
mounted anti-tip bracket,supplied with
the range, or optional wall-mounted anti-
tip tether kit.
Save these Installation Instructions. If
the range is moved to a new location,
the anti-tip bracket must be removed
and reinstalled in the new location.
Failureto follow these instructions could
result in injury.
Contact a qualified floor covering installerfor the best
procedure of drilling mounting holesthrough your type
floor covering.
Use the anti-tip bracket
• template/instruction sheet to install the
anti-tip bracket.
Anti-tip bracket must be anchored
securelyto the sub floor.
Depending on the thickness
ofyour flooring, longer screws
may be necessaryto anchor the
bracketto the sub floor. Longer
screws are available
your localhardware store.
Ifthe anti tip
bracketcannot be
used,a
anti-tip tether kit, part
No. 814234, isavailable from
your dealer.
Before moving range across floor, slide range
onto cardboard or hardboard to protect floor
covering.
- Move range close to final operating
position.
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Electricalconnection
Electrical Shock Hazard
Electrical ground is required on this
appliance.
Do Not connect to the electrical supply until
the appliance ispermanently grounded.
Disconnectthe powerto the junction box
before makingthe electrical connection.
This appliance must beconnected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system
or a grounding connector should be
connected tothe grounding terminal or wire
lead on the appliance.
Failureto do so could result in death or
serious injury.
brass
terminal nuts
terminal
block terminal
block cover
Remove the terminal block cover located
• on the back of range.
Depending on your electrical supply,
•make the three-wire or four-wire
connection following the "Power supply cord
method" or "Direct wire method" instructions.
This appliance ismanufactured with the neutral
terminal connected tothe cabinet. Use a three-
wire, U.L.-listed, 40-ampere power supply cord
(pigtail);or if local codes Do Not permit
grounding through the neutral, use a four-wire
power supply cordrated at 250 volts, 40-amperes
and investigatedfor use with ranges. (See "Four-
wire electrical connection.")
knockout knock out
opening for .opening for
40-ampere power
power supply cable
supply cord
1. Disconnectthe power supply.
2. Remove the knockoutfor the 40-ampere
power supply cord.
3. Assemble a U.L.-listedstrain relief in the
opening.
4. Insertthe power supplycord through the
strain relief, allowing enough slackto easily
attachthe wiring to theterminal block.
5. Useonly ring-typeterminals to connect the
power supply.To securethe power supply
cord, usethe 3/8" brass nutsattached to the
terminal blockcover. Be sure nuts are installed
tight.
6. Complete electricalconnection accordingto
your type electricalsupply ("Three-wire
electricalconnection" or "Four-wire electrical
connection.")
Three-wire electrical connection:
silver-colored
screw
I
grounding Neutral
link (center wire)
line 1
U.L-listed strain relief
and 40 ampere range
power supply cord
Figure3
Usethis method ONLY iflocal codesPERMIT
connecting cabinet-grounding conductorto neutral
wire of power supply cord.
7. Use the brassterminal nuts attachedto the
terminal blockcover to connect the neutral wire
(centerwire) to the silver-coloredterminal screw
on theterminal block.See Figure3.
8. Connectthe other two wires to outer terminal
screwson the terminal block.See Figure 3.
9. Do Not loosen factory-installed nuts alreadyon
the terminal. Tighten nuts with 3/8" nut driver
for proper electricalconnection.
10.Tighten the strain reliefscrews.
11. Reinstallthe terminal block cover.
12. Plugpower supply cord into grounded electrical
outlet.
Four-wire electrical connection:
grounding
Figure4
irounding-link
screw
green
grounding
wire _o nd_e_-
SFigure5
silver-colored
tblrcmkn:¢lre_
green . I
grounding _
neutral wire
ter wire)
ed strain relief
mpere range
power supply cord
Figure6
Usethis method for mobile homes andwhenever
four-wire installation is required.
7. Remove the grounding-link screw from the
range frame. Save the grounding-link screw.
Bend up the grounding link so that it does not
contact the range. See Figure 4.
8. Connect the green grounding wire from power
supply cord to the range using the grounding-link
screw. The groundingwire must be attachedfirst
and must not contact any otherterminal. See
Figure5.
9. Connectthe neutral (center wire) wire to the
center, silver-coloredterminal screw on the
terminal blockusingthe brassnutsthat are
attachedto the terminal blockcover. See
Figure6.
10.Connect the othertwo wires to the outer
terminals on the terminal block.See Figure6.
11.Do Not loosenthe factory installed nuts already
on the terminal. Tighten nuts with 3/8" nut driver
for proper electricalconnection.
12.Tighten the strain relief screws.
13.Replacethe terminal blockcover.
14.Plug power supply cord into grounded electrical
outlet.
This appliancemay be connected directly to the fuse
disconnect or circuit breaker box; or with a U.L.-listed,
40-ampere rangepower supply cord (pigtail). Depending
on your electrical supply, make the required three-wire or
four-wire connection.
1.Disconnectthe power supply.
2. Remove the knock-outfor the
power supply cable.
3. Assemble aU.L.-listedconduit
connector in the power supply cable
opening.
4.Strip outer covering back3 inches
from end, exposing the wires.
Stripthe insulation back 1 inch
from the end ofthe each wire.
5.Form the bare wire into a "U"
shaped hook.
6.Insert the power supply cable
through the conduit connector,
allowing enough slack to easily attach the wiring
terminal block.
7. Complete electrical connection according to your type
electrical supply ("Three-wire electrical connection" or
"Four-wire electrical connection.")
U.L.-listed conduit
connoctor,_
Three-wire electrical connection:
silver-colored
terminal block
screw
grounding
link (white wire)
line
U.L.-listed conduit connector
Figure 7 and power supply cable.
Usethis method ONLY if localcodes PERMIT
connecting cabinet-grounding conductor to neutral
wire of power supply cable.
8. Usethe brassterminal nutsattached to the
terminal blockcover to connect the neutral wire
(white wire) to the silver-colored terminal screw on
the terminal block.See Figure7.
9. Connect the other two wires to outer terminal
screwson the terminal block. See Figure 7.
10.Do Not loosen factory-installed nuts already on
the terminal. Tighten nuts with 3/8" nut driver for
proper electrical connection.
11.Tighten the locking ring and clamping screws of
the conduit connector.
12.Reinstall the terminal block cover.
Four-wire electrical connection:
Figure 8 grounding-
grounding link _link screw
bare wire
from _J_l_=RiJi_;_ _L1grounding-linkscrew
power " -- I
su.p.p,y I silver-colored
CaDle I _X_(_//i//_ I terminal block screw
Figure 9 ___L__-_ neutral.
I- w.irr:,(wh'te
bare wire from _._//_,_,... I
powersuppIy-/ I"_j..k.x_/,,1J_ I
cable rIi__ I
I_U.L. listed conduit
connector and
Figure 10 power supply
cable
Usethis method for mobile homes and whenever
four-wire installation is required.
8. Remove the grounding-link screw from the range
frame. Save the grounding-link screw. Bend up the
grounding link so that it does not contact the range.
See Figure 8.
9. Connect the bare grounding wire from power
supply cable to the range using the grounding-link
screw. The grounding wire must be attached first
and must not contact any other terminal. See
Figure9.
10.Connectthe neutral (white wire) wire to the
center,silver-colored terminal screw on the terminal
blockusing the brass nutsthat are attached to the
terminal blockcover. See Figure 10.
11.Connectthe other two wires to the outer
terminals on the terminal block. See Figure 10.
12.Do NOT loosenthe factory installed nuts already
on the terminal. Tighten nuts with 3/8" nut driverfor
proper electricalconnection.
13.Tighten the locking ring and clamping screws of
the conduitconnector.
14. Replacetheterminal blockcover.
Page3

Connect
power
supplycord
or power
supplycable
Install anti-
tip bracket
_ecure range
with anti-tip
bracket
Checkthat oven
heats properly
Q emove shipping
material.
Remove oven
racksand parts
package.
Dheckthat
€ooktop
elementsheat
_Level range
_Loosen
levelinglegs Replacestorage
drawer or panel
Operating position
0Move the range into final operating
= position. Remove cardboard or
hardboard from under range.
1ReJ ,'storage drawer or lower
- panel and checkthat rear leg is
engaged in anti-tip bracket.
2If installingthe range in a mobile
•home, you MUST secure the range to
the floor. Any method of securing the range is
adequate as long as it conformsto the standards in
the "Mobile home installationinstructions,"
Page 1.
13.
Place rack in oven. Placelevel on rack,
first side to side; then front to back.
If range is not level, pull range forward until rear
leveling leg is removed from the anti-tip bracket,
Remove covers from front leveling legs. Insertthe
squaredrive of a3/8" socket wrench into the top
of leveling legs or use a10"adjustable wrench to
adjustleveling legs up or down until range is
level, Reinstall covers on front leveling legs,
Push range backinto position. Checkthat the rear
leveling leg is engaged in the anti-tip bracket,
Note: Oven must be level for satisfactorybaking
conditions,
4 Replace the storage drawer or lower
II panel.
Page4

QCheck operation
0 0 FRONT OFF
oO
LO HI
2 8
/
4/5 6
5 Check the operation of the cooktop
•elements: Push in and turn each
surface unit control knobto "HI" position,Check
the operation of the cooktop elements and
indicator lights.
6 Checkthe operation ofthe oven and
•broil elements: Followthe instructions
for your type oven controls.
OVEN TEMP SELECTOR
OFF OFF
BROIL
150
200
250
300
_350
bOO
OVEN
HEATING
BROIL
TIMED
BAKE
If your range has oven selector and
temperature control knobs:
1, Set the oven selectorcontrol to "BAKE" and
the oven temperature control to 350°F,
•The bottom elements should glow red and
the indicator light should be on.
•The upper element should become hot but
not glow red. The oven indicator light goes
offwhen the oven ispreheated.
2, Set the oven selectorcontrolto "BROIL" and
the oven temperature controlto "BROIL."
•The upper element should glow red and the
indicator light should be on,
3. Turn the control knobsto the "OFF" position,
:AKE
LATCH DOOR
BAKE_O /
BROIL m• •
START?_•
PREHEATs• •
CLEAN_O /
DOOR LOCKED
ON
If your oven has electronic control pads
only (no timer):
,Press the "BAKE" pad.
•The "BAKE" indicator and "350°F" will appear in
the display.
•The "START ?" indicator will begin to flash.
,Pressthe START/ENTER pad.
•The "PREHEAT," "BAKE," and "ON" indicators
will appear.
•The display will show the automatic countdown
time (8 minutes) needed to preheat the oven for
selected temperature.
• The bottom element should glow red.
•The upper element should become hot, but not
glow red.
The oven is preheated when the "PREHEAT"
indicator light goes off and the countdown is
finished.
.
4,
,
Pressthe "OFF/CANCEL" pad.
Pressthe "CUSTOM BROIL" pad.
• "500°F" and "BROIL" will appear in the display.
• The "START ?" indicator will begin to flash.
Pressthe "START/ENTER" pad.
•The "BROIL" and "ON" indicators will appear.
•The upper element should glow red.
6. Press the "OFF/CANCEL" pad.
ICLOCKIITIMERIITIMER1 H_ iiIIsE,IIoFFJ(
If your oven has electronic control pads
and a timer:
.
Press the "BAKE" pad.
•The "BAKE" indicator and "350°F" will appear in
the display.
Pressthe START/ENTERpad.
•"PRE°F," "HEAT," "BAKE," "ON" and "8:00"
indicators will appear in the display.
•The bottom element should glow red.
•The upper element should become hot but not
glow red.
The oven is preheated when the time in the display
counts down to "0:00," you hear a 1-second tone,
and "PRE°F" changes to "350°F."
3. Press the "OFF/CANCEL" pad.
4. Press the "CUSTOM BROIL" pad.
•"500°F" and "BROIL" will appear in the display.
5. Press the "START/ENTER" pad.
• "500°F," "HEAT," "BROIL," and "ON" will
appear on the display.
•The upper element should glow red.
6. Press the "OFF/CANCEL" pad.
To get the most efficient use
from your new electric range,
read your Use and Care Guide,
Keep Installation Instructions and
Guide close to the electric range
for easy reference.
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If range does not operate:
[] Checkthat the circuit breaker is not tripped or
the house fuse blown.
[] Check that the power supply cord is plugged
into the wall receptacle.
[] See Use and Care Guide for troubleshooting
list.
If you need assistance:
if you have questionsabout operating, cleaningor
maintaining your range:
[] Refer to Useand Care Guide.
[] Callthe ConsumerAssistanceCenter:Check
your Useand Care Guide for a toll-free number
to call or call the dealer from whom you
purchased this appliance. The dealer islisted in
the Yellow Pagesofyour phone directory under
"Appliances -- Household--Major -- Service
and Repair."
If you need service:
Maintain the quality built into your range by callingan
authorized servicecompany.
To obtain the name and number of the authorized
service company:
[] Contactthe dealerfrom whom you purchased
your range;or
[] Lookin the Yellow Pagesof your telephone
directory under "Appliances -- Household--
Major--Service and Repair;" or
[] Callthe ConsumerAssistance Center.
The toll-free number islisted in your Useand
Care Guide.
When you call,you will need:
[] The range model number.
[] The range serial number.
Bothnumbers are listed on the model/serial rating
plate, locatedon the oven frame behind the oven door.
Moving the range:
Injury Hazard
Because of the weight and size of this range,
two or more people are requiredto move it.
All rangescan tip.
Do Not step, leanor sit on the range draweror
door.
The anti-tip device packed with range must be
installed. See Installation Instructions.
Failureto follow these instructions could result
in injury and/or product damage.
When moving range, slide range onto cardboard or
hardboard wto prevent damaging the floor
covering.
If removingthe range is necessaryfor cleaning or
maintenance:
1. Disconnect the electrical supply. If necessary, pull
the range out, away from the wall, just far
enough to disconnect the electrical supply line.
2. Remove range to complete cleaning or
maintenance.
3. Move range back into operating position.
Remove drawer or look underneath range
(a flashlight may be needed). Checkthat leveling
leg is engaged in anti-tip bracket. If leveling leg is
not properly engaged, remove and reposition
bracket to insure that leveling leg fits properly in
bracket.
4. Checkthat range is level.
5. Reconnect the electrical supply.
Part No. 3189985
© 1995 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 Printed in U.S.A.