Whirlpool RF3120XP User manual

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RANGE
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1Contents
Before You Use Your Range. . .
Important Saiety Instrucllons
Parts and Features. .
Using Your Range . . . . . .
Using the Surface Units
Optional Canning Kit .
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Minute Timer. . . . . .
Using the Oven Controls . . . .
Baking...................
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER* Clock . . . . . .
Oven Vent . . . . . . . . .
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Storage Drawer
Optional Rotisserie .
Caring for Your Range
Control Panel
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls .
Lift-Up Cooktop
Oven Window. . . . . .
Oven Door . . .
Cleaning Chart . .
Oven Light . . . . . . .
If You Need Service or
Assistance. . .
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01984 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour range
Read this Use & Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety
intormatlon.
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.
0 Properly maintaining the range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooklng Guide” for Important safety and use information.

IMPORTANT
SAF’ETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not
play with any part of the range, or over another surface unit to avoid
leave them unattended near it. burns, injury and to help prevent the
They could be burned or injured. utensil from being pushed off the sur,
2. DO NOT store things children face units.
might want above the range. 7.
DO NOT use water on grease fires.
Children could be burned or The fire will spread. Cover fire with
injured while climbing on it. large lid or smother with baking
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch soda or salt.
hot surface units or heating ele- 8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar
ments. Dark colored units and ele- ments when using the range. They
ments can still be hot enough to could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
burn severely. face unit or heating element and
4. KEEP children away from the you could be burned.
rangewhen it is on, The cooktop
9. DO NOT heat unopened COntainerS
and oven walls, racks and door They could explode. The hot con-
can get hot enough to cause tents could burn and container par-
burns. titles could cause injury.
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a IO. When adding or removing food,
room. Persons in the room could
MAKE SURE to open the oven
be burned or injured, or a fire door all the way to prevent burns.
could start.
l FOR YOUR SAM.
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 just 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 registration
to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that
is required for in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purohase Date
Sewloe Company/Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RF3120XP
CLOCK
MINUTE TIMER START TIME STOP TIME
OVEN VENT
ONE-PIECE CHROMI
REFLECTOR BOWI
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
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STANDliRD OVEN
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Using your range
OVENLIGHTSWITCH OVENSIGNALLIGHT
OVENTEMPERATURE OVEN1 RIGHTREAR/ RIGHTFRONT\
CONTROL SELECTOR CONTROLKNOB CONTROLKNOB
Using the surface units
4. Turn to The solid dot in the surface unit
1 Setting indicator shows which surface unit
. is turned on bv that knob.
PUSHIN Surface Unit Indicators
Control knobs
before turning
can be set any
and OFF.
must be pushed in
them to a setting They
Iwhere between I4
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-I.0
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI sefflng for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector
bowls. Start cooklng on HI and turn control down to con-
tlnue tooklng. 1
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. 5

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.
Setting the Clock
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and
turn clockwise until clock shows
the right time of day.
2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF. The
clock setting will change if you
push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSHIN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THEMINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
Rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered in the oven. Always leave
at IeastlYz 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:’
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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 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.
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 me Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning
me oven on. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
2. Loosen the locking screws inside
the control knob. Note the posl-
tlon of the notches.
4. To raise the temperaiure, move
a notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
2. Put me broiler pan and food on
the rack.
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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.
5. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the 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 142°C). The lower the temperature,
the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
CAUTION: The door must be partly open whenever the oven Is set
to BROIL. Leaving the door open allows the oven to malntaln proper
temperatures and prevents window glass from cracking.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER* Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times
you set, even when you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
‘Tmk.
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the
correct ffme of day.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE. 6. Set me Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
After baklng Is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
born me Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF 11

To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off.
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset time, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF
The Oven Vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent underthe right
rear surface unit You can cook on the
unit, or keep food warm on it while
the oven is on.
CAUTION: Plastic utensils left
over the vent can melt.
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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 storage drawer
2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer
all the way out.
1. Fit ends of drawer slidzails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer frozt and 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 stomge
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ sales slip and
warranty in the Literature Pat, inside
the storage drawer.
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Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK-81/242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
Caring for 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
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2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
me receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
Replacing
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
Cleaning Chart on page18 for
cleaning instructions.
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit
receptacle.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle.
4. Push the surface unit terminal into
the receptacle. When the terminal
is pushed 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 unfts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a mffector bowl gets dlscolored, some of the ufenslls may not be
llat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unlt. In efffver
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensfl
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. lhls exfm heat can dhcolor
It. See TookIng Guide” for further Information.
Lift-Up Cooktop I
1. Lift front of cooktop at center and
swing-up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
me 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 pofcelaln and
the cooktop frame.
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If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass
and frame can be removed for cleaning. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS
DOOR.
To remove the outer window
1. With the door closed, remove the
screws from the top of the outer
window frame.
To replace the outer window:
2. Slightly tip the window and
frame out from the top.
3. With both hands, lift up on both
sides of the frame.
The Oven Window
1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame
into the bottom of the window
opening.
3. Replace the screws.
2. Push the top of the frame into
place while pushing down.

The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
1. Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
stralghl up.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Gulde me door down evenly. The door
will close only when it is on the hinges
correctt y.
Cleaning Chart
PART
Exterior
surfaces
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sottcloth and warm soapy
l Wipe ott regularly when cooktop and
water. lower oven are cool.
Nylon or plastic scouring
l Do not allow tood containing acids
pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surtace.
Acids wlil 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 Automatic dishwasher or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
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 steel l Wash with other cooking utensils.
and grid wool pad.
Control knobs Warm, soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
sott cloth. l Do not sank.
Control panel Warm, soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
spray glass cleaner.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
Oven mcks Warm, soapy water or
soapy steel wool pads.
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel
wool pads for stubborn areas.
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PART
Oven door
glass
WHAT TO USE
Spray glass cleaner;
Warm. soapy water or
plastic scrubbing pad.
HOW TO CLEAN
l 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 directions provided with the
oven cleaner.
l Rinse well with clear water.
l Use in well ventilated room.
l Do not allow commercial oven
cleaner to contact the heattng ele-
ments, oven seal, or exterior surfaces
of the range. Damage will occur.
The Oven Light
To turn the oven light on, push the Oven light switch on the console. Push it again
to turn off the light.
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
2. Remove the light bulb from its
socket. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb.
Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.

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 live circuit with the proper volt-
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, but not TIMED
BAKE)?
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 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 4% 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 s service
assistance telephone number. Dial
free from:
Continental U.S. . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska 6 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, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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