Whirlpool RF350BXE W User manual

Self-Cleaning
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A Note to You ............ 2
Range Safety ......... 3-5
Getting to Know
Your Range ............... 6
Using Your Range ..... 8
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle ........ 22
Caring for Your
Range ..................... 25
Troubleshooting ...... 34
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 36
Index ....................... 39
Warranty ................. 40
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MODELS RF35OOXE RF350BXE RF354BXE
PART NO. 3166275 Rev. A

ANOTETOYou
Thank youfor buyinp aWHIRLPOOL-~appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more compli-
cated, WHIRLPOOL ranges are easy to use, save time,
and help you manage your home better. To ensure that
you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we devel-
oped this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your
appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration
Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
Pleaserecordyourmodel’sinformation.
Whenever you call to request service for your appli- Model Number
ante, you need to know your complete model number Serial Number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number plate (see the diagrams on Purchase Date
pages 6 and 7 for the location of the plate). Also, Dealer Name
record the other information shown in the next column. Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keepthis bookandthe salesslip together in asafeplacefor future reference.
OurConsumerAssistanceCenternumberistoll-free.
I-800-253- 1301

‘RANGESAFETV
Yoursafetyisimportantto us.
This guide contains safety statements under warning
symbols. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is
a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards such
as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
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IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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 Do not use the range for warming or
l Read all instructions before using heating the room. Persons could be
the range. burned or injured, or a fire could start.
l Install or locate the range only in accor-
l Use the range only for its intended use
dance with the provided Installation as described in this manual.
Instructions. The range must be installed
by a qualified installer. The range must
be properly connected to electrical
supply and grounded. tit Ihtll
($I$) @
l Do not touch surface units, areas near
units, heating elements, or interior
surfaces of oven. Surface units and
heating elements may be hot even
l WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping
the appliance, the appliance must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip
bracket. To check if the bracket is
installed properly, see “The anti-tip
bracket” on page 20.
l CAUTION: Do not store things children
might want above the range, Children
could be burned or injured while climb-
ing on it.
l Do not leave children alone or unat-
tended in area where the range is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or
stand on any part of the range. They
could be burned or injured.
l Do not operate the range if it is
damaged or not working properly.
though they are dark in color. Areas near
surface units and interior surfaces of an
oven become hot enough to cause burns.
During and 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 they have had sufficient time to
cool. Other surfaces of the range, such as
the oven vent opening, the surface near
the vent opening, the cooktop, and the
oven door, could also become hot
enough to cause burns.
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l Do not wear loose or hanging garments
when using the range. They could ignite
if they touch a hot surface unit and you
could be burned.
l Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp
pot holders on hot surfaces could result
in burns from steam. Do not let pot
holder touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bulky cloth for a pot
holder. It could catch on fire.
l Keep range vents unobstructed.
l Do not heat unopened containers. They
could explode. The hot contents could
cause burns and container particles
could cause injury.
l Use only cookware approved for oven
use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s
instructions, especially when using glass
or plastic cookware.
l Do not store flammable materials on or
near the range. The fumes could create
an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Whenusingthecooktop
l Ceramic glass cooktop model: Do
not cook on a broken cooktop. If the
cooktop should break, cleaning solu-
tions and spillovers could penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of
electrical shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
l Coil element cook-top models: Make sure
the reflector bowls are in place during
cooking. Cooking without reflector bowls
could subject the wiring and compo-
nents underneath them to damage.
l Coil element cooktop models: Do not
line reflector bowls with aluminum foil
or other liners. Improper installation of
these liners could result in a risk of
electric shock or fire.
l 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 heating element will be ex-
posed and could result in the igniting of
clothing or pot holders. Correct pan size
also improves cooking efficiency.
l Check to be sure glass cookware is safe
for use on the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ware, or other glazed cookware are
suitable for cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in temperature.
l Never leave surface units unattended at
high heat settings. A boilover could result
and cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that could ignite.
l Turn pan handles inward, but not over
other surface units. This will help reduce
the chance of burns, igniting of flammable
materials, and spills due to bumping of
the pan.
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Whenusingtheoven
l Always position oven rack(s) in desired
location while oven is cool. If a rack must
be removed while oven is hot, do not let
pot holder contact hot heating elements
l Do not use oven cleaners. No commer-
in oven. cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective
l Use care when opening oven door. Let coating of any kind should be used in or
hot air or steam escape before removing around any part of the oven.
or replacing food.
l Before self-cleaning the oven, remove
broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks, and
Crease
other cookware. Do not use your oven to
l Grease is flammable. Do not allow clean miscellaneous parts unless you
grease to collect around cooktop or in are instructed to do so in this Use and
vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. Care Guide.
l Coil element cooktop models: Do not
soak removable heating elements in
water. The elements will be damaged
and shock or fire could result.
l Ceramic glass cooktop model: Clean
l Do not use water on grease fires. Never cooktop with care. Some cleaners could
pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming produce noxious fumes if applied to a
pan on range by covering with a well- hot surface. If a wet paper towel is used
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be
careful to avoid steam burns.
Flaming grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if
l Do not clean door heat seal. It is
available, a multipurpose dry chemical or essential for a good seal. Care should
foam-type extinguisher. be taken not to rub, damage, or move
the seal. Clean only parts recommended
Careandcleaning
in this Use and Care Guide.
l Small amounts of formaldehyde and
l Do not repair or replace any part of the
carbon monoxide are given off in the range unless specifically recommended
Self-Cleaning cycle from fiberglass in this manual. All other servicing should
insulation and food decomposition. be referred to a qualified technician.
Significant exposure to these substances
l Disconnect the electrical supply before
could cause cancer or reproductive servicing the range.
harm. Exposure can be minimized by
venting with a hood or open window and
wiping out excess food spills prior to
self-cleaning.
-SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS-

GETTIKToKNOWYOUR RAKE
This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and
features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more
about the part or feature you are interested in.
(Models RF35OOXE and RF35OBXE shown)
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1
Control panel
foe. 8. 251
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Plug-in surface
unit with one-piece
reflector bowl
km. 8. 25. 26.
- Broil element
(not shown)
(P. 16)
Bake element
(P. 13)
Anti-tip bracket
(Pa20)
Model and
serial number
plate -
(behind left side -
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(P. 21)
CONlROLPANEL
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
surface unit is on)
71
Oven control
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DR-&
A--
Surface unit marker
(shows which surface
unit you are setting)
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Left front Left rear
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control knob control knob Right rear Right front
6 control knob control knob

(Model RF354BXE shown)
CLEANTOP@
ceramic glass
cooktop
(PP. 10, 30)
Anti-tip bracket
(P. 20)
Model and serial
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(P. 21)
CONTROL PANEL
Sutfacp h--t;-
= mlrclrlng
indicat or light
(lights up when a
surface unit is on) Oven control
N Control panel
(PP. 8925)
- Broil element
(not shown)
(P. 16)
Bake element
(P. 13)
Surface unit marker
(shows which surface
unit you are setting)
. D/f 7
Left front Left rear
control knob control knob I I
Right rear Right front
control knob control knob 7

USINGYOUR RANGE
To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you
what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.
&wKi THE$ui
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llsinythecontrolknobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to
HI and OFF.
hidac12unitheatseftiwgs
Use the following chart as a guide.
: SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
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@To start foods cooking.
b To bring liquids to a boil.
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c To hold a rapid boil.
I o To fry chicken or pancakes.
I--- _ -..-.-- .- ..-.-----~ --.-.._-. _. ~-.-.
j 5 o For gravy, pudding, and icing.
e To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
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(hTo keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
i_. .-.- ---- -.--- - ~. _.
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o To keep food warm until it’s
ready to serve.
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Fire Hazard
Turn all controls off when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death, fire,
or burns.
o Match the pan to the surface unit size.
@Thepan should have a flat bottom,
str&ght sides, and a well-fitting lid.
oTo help shorten your cooking time, use
the least amount of liquid possible.
ePreheatyourpansontywhenrecommendad
and for the shortest time possible.
@Startyour food on a higher heat setting,
then turn the control to a lower setting to
finish cooking.
*Place a filled pan on the surface unit
before turning it on.
8Coil element models: Keep your reflector
bowls clean for best heat reflection.

&NCMESURFACEUNITS (CONT.)
Usingcookware Homecanninginformation
0 Use the correct cookware to prevent damage to
the surface unit, cooktop, wiring, and surround-
ing areas.
To protect your range:
0 Use flat-bottomed cannersipans for best results.
l If the cookware is too small for the surface unit or
the bottom is not flat, the surface unit could stay
glowing red for an extended length of time
causing damage to the unit.
0 If you start cooking on high, it is important to turn
the control down to a lower setting to complete
cooking.
l The surface unit could overheat or be damaged if
a pot has boiled dry or has been left empty on a
hot surface unit.
Surface
unit Pan
0’ Use the largest
surface unit for best
results. Also, use a
canner/pan that you can
center over the surface
unit and that does not
extend more than one
inch outside the surface
unit area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, trap
heat and can cause damage to the cooktop.
l Do not place your canner on 2 surface units at the
same time. Too much
heat will build up and
damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water.
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to keep
water boiling.
l To keep your elements working for as long as
possible:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use your elements for canning all day.
l On coil element models, keep your reflector bowls
clean so that they will always reflect heat well.
0 Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
Optional canningkit
(Coil elementmodels)
Most water-bath or pressure canners have large
diameters. If you do canning with them at high heat
settings for tong penods of time, you can shorten tne
iife of regular surface unrts. This can also damage 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 Whirlpool service company.
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Usingthe ceramicglasscooktop
(Ceramic glass cooktop model)
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to
cooking on coil surface
units. There are, how-
temperature setting you chose.
0 Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
l Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged
aluminum containers on the cooktop. The con-
tainer could leave aluminum marks on the
cooktop that cannot be removed completely.
l Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop.
Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave
marks that are difficult to remove or could leave
permanent marks.
0 Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop
could crack it. Be careful when using heavy
skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans
above the cooktop.
0 Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
0 Do not allow anything that could melt, such as
plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with
the cooktop while it is hot.
l Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See
pages 30 and 31 for more information.
0 Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains and give
you the most even heating. See pages 30 and 31
for care and cleaning suggestions.
USINGTHESURFACEUNITS(CONT.)
Hotoudace indicator light
(Ceramic glass cooktop model)
The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the cooktop will
glow when a surface unit becomes
too hot to touch. The Indicator Light
will continue to glow as long as the
surface unit is too hot to touch, even
after it is turned off.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cook-
ware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit.
The cookware could overheat and damage itself
or the surface unit.
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POSITIONINGRACKS ANDPANS
Generalguidelines Rackplacementfor specific foods:
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
l Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
where you need them.
l To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
front edge, and lift it out.
l Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your
hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven
IS hot.
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
2nd rack guide
from bottom
I
l When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
Cookies, biscuits.
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
l When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange the
racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the
bottom.
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see “Broiling guide” on page 18.
0 Do not place items on the oven door when it
is open.
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:ORBESTAIRQRCUlAllON
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.
0 For best results, allow 1X-2 inches of space
around each pan and between pans and
oven walls.
0 Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE
1 pan
2 pans
3 or 4 pans
In center of the oven rack.
Side by side or slightly
staggered.
In opposite corner on each
oven rack. Stagger pans
so no pan is directly over
another.
P
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d
JSINCALUMINUMFOILFORBAKlNC
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies
l Do not line the oven bottom or the entire oven rack
or casseroles: with foil or other liners. It could affect the quality of
0 Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack your baking.
with the food. Turn up
the foil edges and make
sure the foil is about
1 inch larger all around
than the dish holding
the food.
0 Do not cover the entire
rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circula-
tion and give you poor
cooking results.
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BAKING/ROASTING
1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven.
For more information, see “Positioning racks and
pans” on page 11. Front of rack
Rear of rack
2. Push and turn the oven control knob clockwise PUSH AND TURN YOU SEE
to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
NOTE: Do not preheat the oven when roasting. OVEN ON and
HEATING lights
go on.
3. Put your food in the oven.
During baking/roasting, the elements will turn
on and off to keep the oven temperature at
the setting.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
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4. After baking/roasting, turn the oven control knob
to OFF.
TURN YOU SEE
OVEN ON and
HEATING lights
go out.
ADJUSTINGME OVENTEMPERATURECONTROL
Although your new oven is properly adjusted to
provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster
or slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the temperature calibration
by following the steps below.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect
reading. Also, the thermometer temperature reading
will change as your oven cycles.
1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is
turned to the off position. Pull the knob straight
off and flip it over.
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~D~USllNGTHEOVENTEMPERATURECONlROlmm
2. Loosen the locking screws inside the
control knob.
Note the position of the notches.
3. Adjust the temperature.
0 To lower the temperature, hold the knob
handle firmly and turn the skirt counterclock-
wise to move the tooth a notch to the left.
l To raise the temperature, hold the knob
handle firmly and turn the skirt clockwise to
move the tooth a notch to the right.
I Each notch equals about 5°F.
\I1 ‘Tooth
Skirt
4. Tighten the locking screws and replace the
control knob.
I
Locking screws
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ROILING
1 NOTES:
8 Do not preheat when broiling.
l Leave the door partly open whenever you use
the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the
( proper temperatures.
i 1. Place the rack where you need it.
You need to place the rack so that the surface
of the food is at least 3 inches away from the
1 broil element. See “Broiling guide” on page 16. \
Rear of rack
2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the
pan in the center of the oven rack.
3. Close the door to the broil stop position.
The broil stop position lets the door stay open
by itself about 5 inches.
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BROIUNC (CONT.)
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4. Set the oven control knob to BROIL.
PUSH AND TURN YOU SEE
OVEN ON and
5. After broiling, turn the oven control
knob to OFF.
TURN
CLEAN
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BROL
YOU SEE
OVEN ON and
HEATING lights
go out.
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BROIUNG TIPS
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0 Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are
designed to drain extra liquid and grease away
from the cooking surface. This drainage helps
prevent spatter, smoke, or fire.
0 Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
0 To make sure the grease drains well, do not use
cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling.
l Place food about 3 inches or more from the broil
element.
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.
Broiling guide
Recommended rack positions are numbered from
the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, turn
meat after approximately */sof the broiling time.
Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of
the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets,
medium rare
ets l/4-l/2” thick
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching items left
near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Ceramicglasscooktopmodel
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent on the backguard below the control panel.
The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not
to block the vent, or you could get poor baking/
roasting results.
Oven vent
THE OVENVENT
Coilelementmodels
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent under the left rear surface unit. You can cook
on this unit or keep food warm on it while the oven
is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not
block the vent by using extra large pans or
covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.
NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.
They could melt.
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THE ANTHIPBRACKET
The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight
to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
b
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A4 Tip Over Hazard
Connect anti-tip bracket to the range.
Reconnect anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
Do not push down on the open oven door.
Follow the Installation Instructions.
Do not let children climb onto the oven door.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, burns, or other injury.
Tomakesuretheanti-tip bracketisfastened
intoplace:
0 Remove the storage drawer (see “The storage
drawer” on page 21).
0 Look under the range (you may need a flashlight).
Check that a leveling foot is positioned under
the bracket.
0 See the Installation Instructions for further details.
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