Whirlpool RF350PXP User manual

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Contents
Page Page
Before You Use Your Range ... 2
Storage Drawer ............. 16
Important Safety Instructions. 3
Optional Rotisserie .......... 17
Parts and Features ........... 4 Carlng for Your Range ........
17
Using Your Range ............. 5
Control Panel ............... 17
Using the Surface Units ...... 5 Surface Units and
Optional Canning Kit ........ 6 Reflector Bowls ............ 17
Electronic MEALTIMER*Clock 6 Lift-Up Cooktop ............. 19
Setting the Electronic Clock 7 Oven Door .................. 19
Using the Electronic Continuous-Cleaning Oven 19
Minute Timer .............. B Cleaning Chart ............. 21
Using the Oven Controls ..... 9 Oven Light .................. 22
Baking .................... 9
If You Need Service or
Broiling ................... 11
Assistance ................... 22
Using the Electronic 1. Before Calling for
Automatic MEALTIMER* Assistance. ............... 22
Clock .................... 12 2. IfYou Need Assistance .... 23
OtherOperating Hints ....... 15 3. IfYou Need Service ....... 23
OvenVent .................. 15 4. IfYou Have a Problem ..... 23
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Before you useyour range
Read this Use & Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety
information.
You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use 8 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 itsweight.
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.
l Properly maintaining the range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooking Guide” for important safety and use information.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
6. KEEPpan 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. KEEPchildren away from the you could be burned.
range when 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. ttcles could cause injury.
5. DO NOT use theange to heat a
room. Persons In the room could
10. Whenadding or removing
food, MAKE SUREto open the
be burned or Injured, or a flre oven door all the way to
could start. prevent burns.
l FORYOUR SAFm.
DO NOT STOREOR USEGASOLINE OR OTHERFLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THEVICINITY OFTHIS OR ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE. THEYCOULD IGNITE
CAIJSING EXPCOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here
If you need service, or call wlth a questlon, have this lnformatlon ready:
1. Comdete Model and Serial
Numbers (from plate just behind
the oven door].
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy thts informatlon in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Sewke Company/Phone Number

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Using the surface units
Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
isturned on by that knob.
Signal Light
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
One of the signal lights will glow
when a surface unit ison.
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-LO
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.
veaetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI sefflng for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor ohrome reflector
bowls. Start cooklng on HI and turn control down to con-
tfnue cooklng.
Use LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Setthe
heat higher
or lower
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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 keffles) 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 informatfon.
The Electronic MEALTIMER* Clock
The Electronic MEALTIMER’Clock handles many different types of functions.
The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock:
l The numbers on the display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob.
l When setting the Time-f-Day Clock, the display shows hours and minutes.
Twenty-five minutes past Forty-five minutes past
six o’clock. twelve o’clock.
l When using the Min/Sec Timer,the display shows minutes and seconds in the
following sequence.
- Forsettings from 1-59seconds, each second will show in the display.

- Forsettings from l-10minutes, the display will increase in 10second
increments.
- Forsettings from IO-99 minutes, the display will increase in 1minute
increments.
l When using the Bake Hours and/or Stop Time, the display shows hours and
minutes.
Two-hours and fifteen- Eleven-hours and fifty-nine
minutes. minutes.
Other operating hints may be found on page 15.
When you first plug in the range or if your electricity goes off for a while, each
light in the display will flash in sequence. Then, 4 eights and the Min/Sec Timer
and Bake Hours signal lights will flash. The flashing means that the clock is
ready to be set.
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1. Push in and hold both the Min/Sec
Timer Button and the Bake Hours
Button. “0:OO”will show in the
Display and the Signal Lights will
go off.
2. Turn the Set Knob to set the right
time of day.Turning the knob
clockwise increases the num-
bers, while turning the knob
counter-clockwise decreases
the numbersThe display will
show the time you set in hours
and minutes.
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 minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps
when the set time is up.
1. Push In the MirVSecTimer Button.
The Signal Light will come on
and the Display will show “0:OO”.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the de-
sired time shows in the Display.
Turning the knob clockwise in-
creases the numbers, while turn-
ing the knob counterclockwise
decreases the numbers.

3. After sefflng the nme you want,
release the Min/Sec Timer Button.
The Signal Light will stay on and
the Display will start counting
down in seconds.
When the ffme is up, you will
hear a beeping sound. Push the
Min/Sec Timer Button to stop the
beeping. (The beeping will auto-
matically stop after%2 minutes.)
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change mck position, lifi 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 least IYzto 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:’
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. SetOven 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. I

4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
5. When baking isdone, turn both
racks, wails and door will be the Oven Temperature Control
hot.
and the Oven Selector to OFF
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.
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. Butwhen
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 con be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Pull the Oven Temperature
Control straight off.
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3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (X2).
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2. Loosen the locking screws inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches.
4. To raise the temperature, move a
notch closer to HI.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil chat-t in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position, (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Putthe broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Setthe Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
5. When broiling isdone, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l If food iscooking 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 cmcking.
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Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER’Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times
you set,even if 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...undercooklng will result.
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To start baklng now and shut off automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven. 2.
Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
3. Set Oven Selector on TIMEDBAKE. 4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want.
5. Set the clock for the length of
baklng tlme you want: Push in
the Bake Hours Button and turn
the Set Knob until the length of
baking time you want shows in
the Display.This example shows
2 hours,15 minutes. Bake Hours
can be set for up toll hours, 59
minutes.
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6. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the StopTime Signal
Light will flash.The Oven Signal
Light and Auto Oven Light will
come on. The Display will count
down In mlnutes. If you want to
see Stop Time, push the Stop
Time Button. Pushthe Bake Hours
Button to see baking time again.

7. When the baklng flme Is com-
plete, you will hear a beeping
sound. Pushthe Bake Hours But-
ton to stop the beeping or the
beeping will stop automatically
afterl-2 minutesTurn the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature
Control to OFF
8. To stop the oven before the
programmed time, push in the
Bake Hours Button and turn the
Set Knob counterclockwise until
the Display shows “0:OO”.The Dis-
play will return to the time of day
Turnthe Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
Delay start and automatic shut-off:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the rlghf time of day.
3. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
4. Set the Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
5. Set the clock for the ffme of
6. The Display will show the time
day you want the food to be
done (StopTime): Push in the you set.The Stop Time Signal
Stop Time Button, then turn the Set Light will stay on-The Bake Hours
Signal Light will flash.
Knob until the time of day you
want the food to be done shows
on the Display Thisexample
shows six o’clock.

7. Set the clock for fhe length of
baklng flme you want: Push in
the Bake Hours Button and turn
the Set Knob until the length of
baking time you want shows in
the Display.This example shows
2 hours, 15minutes. Bake Hours
can be set for up toll hours, 59
minutes.
9. The clock automatically calcu-
lates the time to turn the oven on.
At that time, the Oven Signal
Light and Auto Oven Light will
come on and the oven will heat.
This example shows the oven on
at 45 minutes past 3 o’clock.
11. To stop the oven before fhe
preset ffme: Push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set
Knob counterclockwise until
the Display shows “0:OO”.
Turn the Oven Selector and
Oven Temperature Control to
OFF.
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8. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Signal
Light will flash. If you wanffo see
the StopTime, push the Stop
Time Button. Pushthe Bake Hours
Button to see the baking time
again.
10. When baking is complete the
oven will shut off automatically.
You will hear a beeping sound.
Push the Bake Hours Button to
stop the beeping. [The beeping
will stop automatically in t-2
minutes.]
Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

Other Operating Hints
l If you want to check what you have programmed, press the button for the
function you want to check. The display will show what you have programmed
for that function.
l If you want to check the time of day, press the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours
Buttons. The display will show the time of day
l A rapidly flashing signal light indicates an error in programming. Cancel any
entries and begin again.
The Oven Vent
The oven vent is located under the
right rear surface unit. When the oven is
on, hot air and moisture escape from
the oven through this vent. Poor baking
can result if this vent is blocked. When
using the oven, do not use oversized
pans or other items that might block
the oven vent.

The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer isfor storing pots and pans
Use care when handllng the drawer.
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
1. Fitends of drawer slidTrails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift back slightly and%e drawer
all the way out.
2. Liftdrawer front and push in until
metal stops on drawer slide
rails clear white stops on drawer
guides. Liftdrawer front again
to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed.
Use & Care Guide storage
Store this booklet, along with your
“Cooking Guide:’ sales slip and
warranty in the Literature Pat, inside
the storage drawer.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Port No.
RCK-81/2429B5) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
Caring for your range
Control Panel
1. First make sure the control knobs are set to OFF,then pull knobs straight off.
2. Usewarm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wlpe the
control panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Do not soak. Rinse well and dry.
4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they paint to OFF.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls
2. Liftthe edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl.
3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle. 4. Liftout the reflector bowl. See
Cleaning Chart on page 21for
cleaning instructions.

Replacing
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.
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the
surface unlts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they refleot heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets dlsoolored, some of the utensils may not be
flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In either
Case, some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a ulensll
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor
R.See “Cooklng Qulde” for furlher Information.

Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lifl front of cooktop at center and
swing-up the support rod.
2. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe with warm soapy water.
Use soapy steel-wool pad on
stubborn spots,
CAUTION: Do not drop the
cooktop. Damage can
resull to the poroelaln and
the cooktop tmme.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
it at the same angle It Is In.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Pushthe door down evenly. The
door will close only when it ison
the hinges correctly.
The Continuous-Cleaning Oven
Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain-enamel. Your continu-
ous-cleaning oven walls are coated with a special, rougher porcelain-enams
A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface, but spreads out on the rougher
surface. The bead of fat chars and turns black. The spread-out fat gradually
burns away at medium to high baking temperatures (SO”-475°F 176”-231°C)
so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition.

Using Foil
Using foil on the oven bottom is recommended to catch sugar and starchy
spills from pies and casseroles. It must be used properly. Cut foil from a roll of
heavy-dutyl&inch (45 cm] aluminum foil, or buy a foil kit (Part No. 241430)
from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer.
Liftthe cool bake element slightly
to llff the feet off the oven
bottom.
bake element sdall feet rest
solidly on the foil.
CAUTION: Do not let foil touch the bake element. It could damage the
element. Make sure foil Is flat on the oven bottom and away from the
bake element.
Hand Cleaning
WINDOW - Keep clean with hot
sudsy water. Usea plastic scour-
ing pad for stubborn spots. Rinse
RACKS - Usesoapy steel-wool
pad for best cleaning results.
Rinse well.
WALLS AND DOOR-Wash with
hot soapy water. Use a steel-wool
pad or plastic scouring pad for
stubborn spots. Rinse well.
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