Whirlpool RF315PCY User manual

UseAhdCare
A Note To You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
Park And Features 6
Using Your Range 7
Caring For
Your Range 31
If You Need
Assistance
Or Service 37
Warranty 40
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS RF315PXY
RF315PCY

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class 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 appliance. 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, burns, 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 37. 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
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
General
l Read all instructions before
using the range.
@Usethe range only for itsin- .
t;;;;zluse as described In thus
@Install or locate the range only
in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions. cib llldlll
The range must be installed by
a qualified installer. The range
must be roperly connected to *Do not touch surface units,
electrica Psupply and grounded. areas near units, heating ele-
ments or interior surfaces of
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oven. Surface units and heating
’ k:
li!!!!b elements may be hot even
t though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units and
interior surfaces of an oven
*WARNING: To reduce the risk
of ti ping of the appliance, the
P
app iance must be secured by
a proper1
bracket. o check if the bracket
7 installed anti-tip
is installed properly, see “The
anti-tip bracket” on page 30.
become hot enou h to cause
burns. During an8 after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials
contact surface units, areas
near units, heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven until
@CAUTION: Do not store things they have had sufficient time to
children might want above the cool. Other surfaces of the
range. Children could be range may become hot enough
burned or injured while climb- to cause burns; such as, the
ing on it. oven vent opening, the surface
.Do not leave children alone or near the vent opening, the
unattended in area where the cooktop, the oven door and
range is in use. They should window.
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the range. They
could be burned or injured.
*Do not operate the range if it !B ‘1
is damaged or not working
properly.
*Do not use the range for @Donot wear loose or hanging
warming or heatin the room. garments when using the
Persons could be urned or
% range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
injured, or a fire could start. you could be burned.
continued on next page
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4Use only dry potholders. Moist
l Check to be sure lass cook-
or damp potholders on hot sur- ing utensils are sa e for use on
4
faces may result in burns from the range. Only certain types
steam. Do not let potholder of glass, glass-ceramic,
touch hot heating elements. Do ceramic, earthenware or other
not use a towel or bulky cloth for glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
;r;otholder. It could catch on to the sudden change in
eKeep range vents unobstructed. temperature.
0Do not heat unopened contain- @Never leave surface units
ers. They could explode. The unattended at high heat set-
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause injury.
l Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
@Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin without reflector bowls
%
not over other surface un/ts.
This will help reduce the
may su ject the wiring and chance of burns, i niting of
components underneath them to flammable materia s, and spills
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damage. due to bumping of the pan.
l Do not line reflector bowls with
When using the oven
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of @Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
electric shock or fire. is cool. If a rack must be
6elect a pan with a flat bottom removed while oven is hot, do
that is about the same size as not let potholder contact hot
the surface unit. If pan is smaller heating element in oven.
than the surface unit, some of @Usecare when opening oven
the heating element will be door. Let hot air or steam
exposed and may result in the escape before removing or
2
i niting of clothing or potholders. replacing food.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.

Grease Care and cleaning
*Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around ~DO not 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.
@Donot use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flaming pan on
range by coverin with a well-
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat%
tray. Flaming grease outside of
lz
an can be extin uished with
aking soda or, i
9available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
~DO not clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub,
damage or move the seal.
Clean only parts recommended
in this Use and Care Guide.
@Donot repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifi-
cally recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
.Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Plug-in surface
unit with one-
$ceycc;in~~y
Model and serial
number plate A
Anti-tip floor
bracket /
(for information
on optional wall-
mounted anti-tip
bracket kit, see
we 30)
Removable
- Oven vent
Automatic
oven light
- switch
Broil element
Bake element
storage drawer /
Control panel
Oven
Oven temperature
selector control knob Electronic oven
control l
Right
Manual front
oven light control
switch l knob
I I
I
Left front
\
Left rear Surface Oven
control control
knob heating heating
knob indicator indicator
6 light light
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Right
rear
control
knob
Surface
unit
marker

Using Your Range
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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
The electronic oven control 11
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Page
Broiling .............................................. 15
Broiling tips
....................................... 17
Energy saving tips.. ......................... .17
Using the electronic MEALTIMER’”
control ............................................... 18
12 The oven vent ................................... 28
Setting the clock ...............................
Using the electronic Minute Timer.. 13 The storage drawer ......................... .29
Using the Off/Cancel pad ................ .14 The anti-tip bracket ......................... .30
Baking/roasting 14 Optional door panel pat ................. .30
................................
t$;&lng the oven temperature
........... ......... ........................... 15
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 them any-
where 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 could be burned or a fire
could start if a surface unit is acciden-
1 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.
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_ SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
_ -..
Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pan-
cakes.
Medium 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-fitting 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
. 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 could 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 could overheat and
could 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 cooktop.
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 When baking on two racks, arrange racks
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for SI
FOOD
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
Angel and bundt
cakes, most quick
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies
cific foods:
RACK POSITION 1
Lowest level or
2nd level from
bottom
2nd level from
from bottom
on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 16.
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
could 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.
Failure to follow this precaution could
result in electrical shock or fire hazard
and damage to the elements.
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The electronic oven control
Clock Display Minute
Electroth
MEALTIMEW” pads
control
Display/clock
l When you first plug in the range, “88:88”
will appear in the display. If, after you set
the clock (page 12), “88:88” again appears
in the display, your electricity was off for a
while. Reset the clock.
l When you are not using the oven, the
control is an accurate clock.
l When you are using the oven or Minute
Timer, the display will show the time
settings and what command pads have
been pressed.
l When showing the time of day, the
display will show the hour and minutes.
tiinute !&art/
pads enter pad
l When you are using the Minute Timer,
the display will show minutes and seconds
in the following sequence:
- For settings from 1-59 minutes, the
display will count down each second.
- For settings over 1 hour, the display
will count down each minute.
l When you are using Cook Time and/or
Stop Time, the display will show hours
and minutes.
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Control knobs
There are two control knobs: the Oven
Selector and the Oven Temperature Control
Knob. The Oven Selector tells the oven
which mode you wish to cook in (Bake, Broil,
Time Bake), while the Oven Temperature
Control Knob lets you set a specific cooking
temperature. When using the MEALTIMER’”
control you will use these knobs along with
command pads (see “Using the electronic
MEALTIMER’” control” on page 18).
Command pads
The command pads tell the oven what to do
and in what order. A few examples:
-Clock/Set tells the oven you are going to
set the clock.
-Off/Cancel tells the oven or Minute Timer
to turn off.
Each command pad (except Off/Cancel and
Start/Enter) has its own Indicator Light. The
Indicator Light comes on when you touch the
command pad.
Setting the clock
1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon
flashes and the previously set time of day
will light up in the display.
2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the
time of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down”
(V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in
the display.
3. Push the Start/Enter pad.
NOTE: If you do not want the clock time
displayed, push and hold the Clock/Set pad
for 4 seconds. To display the clock time
again, push the Clock/Set pad once, then
reset the clock time if necessary.
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Using the electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the
oven. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set
in hours and minutes up to 11 hours, 59 min-
utes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and
seconds for settings under one hour. You will
hear four 1-second tones when the set time is
up.
1. Push the Timer Set pad. The Timer Indica-
tor Light will come on and the display will
show “0:OO” with the colon flashing.
TIMER
TIMER
2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the
desired time. Push the “up” (A) or “down”
(V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the
display.
3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer
will begin counting down immediately after
the timer is started.
When time is up, “End” will show in the
display and you will hear four M-second
tones. You will also hear two 1-second tones
every minute until you push one of the two
Timer pads.
NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push
and hold the Timer Set pad for four seconds.
To reactivate the tones, repeat this proce-
dure.
To cancel the Minute Timer:
l Push the Timer Off pad. The time of day will
show in the display.
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Using the Off/Cancel pad
The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function
except for the Clock/Set and Timer Set func-
tions. When the Off/Cancel pad is pushed, the
display will show the time of day or, if Minute
Timer is also being used, the time remaining.
Baking/roasting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Position the rack(s) properly before
turning on the oven. To change rack
position, lift rack at front and pull out.
For further information, see “Positioning
racks and pans” on page 9.
Set the Oven Selector to BAKE.
Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob
to the baking/roasting temperature you
want. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light
will come on. The oven is preheated when
the OVEN HEATING Indicator Light first
goes off.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when roasting
or cooking items such as casseroles.
Put food in the oven. During baking/
roasting, the elements will turn on and off
to maintain the temperature setting. The
OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will turn
on and off with the elements.
NOTE: The top element helps heat
during baking/roasting, but does not
turn red.
When baking/roasting is done, turn
both the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control Knob to OFF. The
OVEN HEATING Indicator Light will go off.
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Oven temperature controls will gradually shift
after years of use. So, even though your new
oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate
temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than
your old oven.
If, after using the oven for a period of time, you
are not satisfied with the temperature settings,
you can change them by following these steps:
1. Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to
the off position. Pull knob straight off and flip it
over.
2.
Loosen the locking screws inside the control
knob. Note the position of the notches.
3.
To lower the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch counter-
clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F
(2.5%).
4.
To raise the temperature, hold knob handle
firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise.
Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%).
Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning the oven on.
See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 16.
2.
Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
3.
Close the door to the Broil Stop position
(open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will
stay open by itself.
4.
Set the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera-
ture Control Knob to BROIL. The OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light will come on.
NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling.
5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob
to OFF. The OVEN HEATING Indicator Light
will go off.
Adjusting the oven temperature control
Locking
screws h Tooth
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Notches

Custom broil
* If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven
Temperature Control Knob counterclock-
wise until the OVEN HEATING Indicator
Light goes off.
l If you want the food to broil slower from
the start, set the Oven Temperature
Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F
(77°C and 163°C). These temperature
settings allow the broil heating element to
cycle and to slow cooking. The lower the
temperature, the slower the cooking.
l Fish and chicken are some foods that
may cook better if you use lower broiling
temperatures.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for
all broiling temperatures.
NOTE: Leave the oven door partly open
whenever using the oven to broil. This
allows the oven to maintain proper
temperatures.
Broiling rack position chart
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RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/
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FROM BOTTOM DONENESS I
4 Hamburger patties and
thin steaks, %” thick or
less
3 Quickly searing food,
rare and medium
steaks, medium patties,
ham slices, fish steaks,
frankfurters
2 Well-done steaks and
patties, lamb chops,
split chicken, pork
steaks and chops,
whole fish
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Broiling tips
l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling.
They are designed to drain excess liquid
and grease away from the cooking surface
to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire.
l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable
cookbook for correct broiling times.
l After broiling, remove the broiler pan
from the oven when you remove the food.
Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave
it in the heated oven.
Energy saving tips
Although the energy used for cooking is
usually a very small percentage of the total
energy used in the home, cooking energy
can be used efficiently. Here are some tips
to help you save energy when using your
cooking product.
l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides
and tight-fitting lids.
l Match the pan to the surface unit size.
l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to
help shorten cooking time.
l Preheat pans only when recommended
and for the shortest time possible.
l Start food on higher heat settings, then set
surface unit control on low or off to finish
cooking. Use retained heat for cooking
when possible.
l Use the more efficient surface units
instead of the oven when possible.
Fire Hazard
l Place meat the correct distance from
the element. Meat placed too close to
the element could spatter, smoke, burn
or catch fire during broiling.
l To ensure adequate grease drainage,
do not use cookie sheets or similar
pans for broiling. Also, covering the
broiler grid with foil is not recom-
mended. Poor drainage of grease could
result in fire. If foil is used, cut slits in
foil to line up with all openings in broiler
grid. Grease can then drain away and
cool in pan.
l Turn on the surface unit only after placing
filled pan on the unit.
l “Oven peeking” may cause heat loss,
longer cooking times and unsatisfactory
baking results. Rely on your timer to keep
track of the cooking time.
l Bake cakes, pies or cookies when oven is
warm. Best time is after a meal has been
cooked in it.
l Preheat the oven no longer than
necessary.
l Plan your meals for the most efficient use
of the range. When using the oven to cook
one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in
it also.
l Do not preheat when broiling, roasting or
cooking items such as casseroles.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
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Using the electronic MEALTIMER’” control
The electronic MEALTIMER’” control will
turn the oven on and off at times you set ...
even when you are not around.
Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for
foods which do not require a preheated
oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do
not use delayed time cooking for cakes,
cookies, etc. ... undercooking will result.
Before using the electronic
MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock
is set to the correct time of day. (See
“Setting the clock” on page 12.)
This section discusses two methods for
starting baking/roasting now and stopping
automatically later, and three methods for
starting and stopping baking/roasting
automatically. Read this section carefully to
choose which method(s) is best for you.
To start baking/roasting now
and stop automatically
Method l-Using Cook Time:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and
put food in the oven.
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4. Push the Cook Time pad. “0:OO” with
the colon flashing and the Cook Time
Indicator Light will show in the display.
5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set
the desired cooking time. Push the “up”
(A) or “down” (v) pad(s) until the
correct time shows in the display.
This example shows a desired baking/
roasting time of 30 minutes.
6. Push the Start/Enter pad. The OVEN
HEATING Indicator Light will come on.
NOTE: You can change the Cook Time
after pushing the Start/Enter pad by
repeating just Steps 4 and 5.
7. The display will count down the baking/
roasting time in minutes.
NOTE: To disable the reminder tones,
push and hold the Timer Set pad for 4
seconds. To reactivate the tones, repeat
this procedure.
9. Push the Off/Cancel pad to return the
display to the time of day.