Whirlpool RF310PXA User manual

A Note To You
Important Safety
Instructions
Parts And Features
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STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
5195
MODEL RF310PXA

ANoteToYou
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, worId&rss 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 properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appli-
ance. 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, bums, 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 25. 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
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Important Safety Instructions
General
@Readall instructions before
using the range.
ADOnot use the range for
warming or heatin% the room.
Persons could be urned or
injured, or a fire could start.
4nstall or locate the range only
in accordance with the pro- 4Jse the range only for its-in- .
vided Installation Instructions.
The range must be installed by te;e;iluse as described In this
.
a qualified installer. The range
must be roperly connected to
electrica Psupply and grounded.
@ Illdll
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t ADOnot touch surface units,
areas near units, heating ele-
l WARNING: To reduce the risk ments or interior surfaces of
of ti oven. Surface units and heating
app iance must be secured by
P
ping of the appliance, the elements may be hot even
a proper1 installed anti-tip
f! though they are dark in color. bracket. o check if the bracket Areas near surface units and
is installed pro interior surfaces of an oven
anti-tip brackeFerly, see “The
on page 17. become hot enou h to cause
bums. During anB after use,
l CAUTION: Do not store things do not touch, or let clothing or
children mi
range. Chil%
ht want above the other flammable materials
ren could be contact surface units, areas
burned or injured while climb- near units, heatin elements or
ing on it. interior surfaces 0 oven until
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.Do not leave children alone or they have had sufficient time
unattended in area where the to cool. Other surfaces of the
range is in use.They should range may become hot enough
never be allowed to sit or stand to cause burns; such as, the
on ani part of the range. They oven vent opening, the surface
could e burned or injured. near the vent opening, the
@Donot operate the range if cooktop, the oven door and
it is damaged or not working window.
properly.
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@Donot wear loose or hanging
arments when usin
shey could ignite if t1 the range.
ey touch a
kzt;;2eT unit and you could
.
@Useonly dry otholders. Moist or
damp potholcf ers on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a
towel or bulky cloth for a
potholder. It could catch on 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.
mDo not store flammable materials
on or near the ran? e. The fumes
can create an exp osion and/or
fire hazard.
When using the cookton
‘Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin % without reflector bowls
may su ject the wirin1 and com-
ponents underneath t em to
damage.
DDo not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma
I! 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 heatin element
will be exppsed an%
may result
bnd:,~l~~~~~,~~e
also improves cooking
efficiency.
@Checkto be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa
9e for use on
the ran
glass, g ass-ceramic,9
e. Only certain types of
ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed
utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
eNever leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
.Turn pan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
flammable materia s,
9niting of and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When using the oven
l Always osition oven rack(s) in
desired ocation while oven ISP
cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
@Usecare when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam es-
cape before
placing food.removing or re-
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Grease Care and cleaning
*Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around @Donot soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately. will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
l
*Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin
range by coverin 9 pan on
7lWIh a well-
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside of
g
an can be extin uished with
aking soda or, iBavailable, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
@Donot clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a ood seal.
Care should be ta
5 en 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 quali-
fied technician.
l Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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the location and appearance of all parts and features.
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range, Use them to become familiar w&h
Control panel
ww-tip floor
bracket
(for infarmh.
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wail-mounted
Control panel
Left front
control knob Left rear
I control knc ..___.
Oven vent
Manual o&u,, hrl-
light switch indicator I.,... -._
cnob

Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using the surface units.. ................... .7
Positioning racks and pans.. .............9
For best air circulation
..................... 10
Using aluminum foil for baking.. .....10
Setting the clock ............................... 11
Using the Minute Timer..
.................. 11
Baking/roasting ................................ 12
Adjusting the oven temperature
control ............................................... 13
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Broiling .............................................. 13
Broiling tips ....................................... 15
Energy saving tips ............................ 15
The oven vent ................................... 16
The storage drawer .......................... 16
The anti-tip bracket .......................... 17
Optional door panel pat ................. .17
To obtain the best cooking results 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 anywhere
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 couki 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 following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
SETTING 1 RECOMMENDED USE
HI
l To start foods cooking.
cakes.
Medium 1
l For gravy, pudding and
(opposite OFF) icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Medium-low l To keep food cooking
after starting it on a
higher setting.
LO
l To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface unit.
l NOTE: For best results and greater
energy efficiency, use only flat-bottomed
utensils that make good contact with the
surface units. Utensils with rounded,
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain
enamelware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages
the utensil and/or surface unit.
Woks, canners and teakettles with flat
bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop
are now available in most stores that sell
housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fiiing lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l 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.
l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
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Product Damage Hazard
l If 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 can 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.
l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil can overheat and
may damage the utensil or surface
unit.

Home canning information
To protect your range:
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best
results.
l Use the largest surface unit for best
results. Also, use a canner/pan which can
be centered over the surface unit and
which does not extend more than one inch
outside surface unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap
heat and can cause damage to the
cooktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
l 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.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all
day.
Optional canning kit
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 cook-top.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
we recommend the installation of a Canning
Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
WhirlpoolSM service company.
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 RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large Lowest level or
roasts, turkeys 2nd level from
bottom
Angel and bundt 2nd level from
cakes, most quick bottom
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies
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 14.
Personal Injury Hazard
@Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
may 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.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly
over the other.
l 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).
l 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 aluminum foil to catch spillovers from
pies or casseroles.
l 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.
l Do not cover the entire rack with alumi-
num foil. It will reduce air circulation and
cause poor cooking results.
l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven
rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking
will result.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements because it will damage them
and could result in shock or fire
hazard.
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