Whirlpool RF354BXB User manual

UseAndCare
SELF-CLEANING
A Note to You 2
Important Safety
Instructions 3
&Kin61 6
Using Your Range 7
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle 21
Carin for
Your ange
w 24
If You Need
Assistance
or Service 29
Warranty 32
1-800-253-I 30 1
Call us with questions or comments.
ELECTRIC RANGE
MODELS RF364PXY
RF364BXB
RF354BXB

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use,
save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we 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, 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, l-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 29. 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

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
oRead all instructions before
using the range.
4nstall or locate the range only
in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
The range must be installed by
a qualified installer. The ran
must be roperly connecte
P 2 e
to
electrica supply and grounded.
@WARNING:To reduce the risk
of ti ping of the appliance, the
app iance must be secured byP
a proper1 installed anti-tip
bracket. f!o check if the bracket
is installed properly, see “The
anti-tip bracket” on page 20.
l CAUTION: Do not store things
children mi ht want above the
range. Chil%ren could be
burned or injured while climb-
ing on it.
l Do not leave children alone or
unattended in area where the
range is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on an
could i part of the range. They
e burned or injured.
*Do not operate the range if it
is damaged or not working
properly.
*Do not use the range for
warming or heatin the room.
Persons could be urned or
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injured, or a fire could start.
*Use the range only for itsin-
t;;;;t,use as described In this
.
ADOnot touch surface units,
areas near units, heating ele-
ments or interior surfaces of
oven. Surface units and heating
elements could be hot even
though they are dark in color.
Areas near surface units and
interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enou h to cause
burns. During anCPafter use, do
not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials
contact surface units, areas
near units, heatin elements or
interior surfaces 0 oven until
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they have had sufficient time to
cool. Other surfaces of the
range, such as the oven vent
opening, the surface near the
vent o ening, the cooktop, the
oven oor and window, could
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also become hot enough to
cause burns.
@Donot wear loose or hanging
garments when using the
range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
you could be burned.
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@Useonly d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot
r
surfaces could result in burns
from steam. Do not let pot-
holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel
or bulk cloth for a potholder.
It coulJ catch on fire.
.Keep range vents unobstructed.
*Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause injury.
.Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes could create an explo-
sion and/or fire hazard.
When usinn the cooktor,
.Do not cook on a broken
cooktop. If cooktop should
break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers could penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a
risk of electrical shock. Contact
a qualified technician imme-
diately.
*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
will be exppsed an%
element
could result
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also improves cooking
efficiency.
@Checkto be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa e for use
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on the range. Only certain
types of glass, glass-ceramic,
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 smokin and
greasy spillovers t
f!
at could
ignite.
@Turnpan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i
flammable materia s, and
9niting of
spills due to bumping of the
pan.
When using the oven
*Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be re-
moved while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
*Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.

Grease
*Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
*Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin pan on
range by coverin!l
WI h a well-9
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside of
Iian can be extin3uished with aking soda or, i available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
@Cleancooktop with care. Some
cleaners coulds reduce noxious
fumes if applie to a hot sur-
face. If a wet paper towel is
used to wipe s ills
on a hot
cookin 9 area, I!
e careful to
avoid s earn burns.
@Smallamounts of formaldehyde
and carbon monoxide are iven
off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e
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from fiberglass insulation and
food decomposition. Si
exposure to these subs
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nificant
antes
could cause cancer or repro-
ductive harm. Exposure can be
minimized by venting with a
hood or open window and wip-
ing out excess food spills prior
to self-cleaning.
@Donot use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner
any kind sR
rotective coating of
ould be used in or
around any part of the oven.
@Beforeself-cleaning the oven.,
remove broiler an, broiler rid,
oven racks anB 9
other utensr s.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this
Use and Care Guide.
*Do not clean door heat seal. It
is essential for a ood seal.
Care should be ta
R en 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.
@Disconnectthe 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.
Control panel
Surface unit
Model and
aerial number
plate
Lock lever
;;4tt floor
(for information
on optional
wall~mounted
anti-tip bracket
kit, see page 20)
or - /
Removable anel
(Model RF&BXB)
I e Oven vent
CleanTopTY
ceramic
cooktop
Automatic
8
-oven
Iwitch Ik
FiF36‘4PXY)
Broil element
Bake element
NOTE: Window not included on
Models RF364BXB and RF354BXB.
Control panel
Manual oven
control
knob
6
control
knob indicator indicator indicator knob
light light light

Using Your Range
In This Section
Page
Using the surface units ..................... 7
Positioning racks and pans ..............9
For best air circulation .................... IO
Using aluminum foil for baking ...... IO
Setting the clock .............................. 11
Using the Minute Timer ................... 11
Baking/roasting ................................ 12
;t$;Jing the oven temperature
............................................... 13
Page
Broiling ............................................. 14
Broiling tips ...................................... 15
Energy saving tips ........................... 16
Using the MEALTIMER”‘clock ........I7
The oven vent ................................... 16
The storage drawer .......................... 19
The lower panel ................................ 19
The anti-tip bracket .......................... 20
Optional door panel pat .................. 20
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 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.
Hot surface indicator light
The Hot Surface Indicator Light on the control
panel will glow when a surface unit becomes
too hot to touch. The Indicator Light will con-
tinue to glow as long as the surface unit is too
hot to touch, even after it is turned off.
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 accidentally left
ON.
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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 RECOMMENDED USE
HI
@Tostart foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium-high *To hold a rapid boil.
*To fry chickenor pancakes
Medium
l For gravy, pudding and
hvsfie OFF) icing.
.To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Medium-low
*To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher
setting.
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*To keep food warm until
ready to serve.
Using the ceramic glass
cooktop
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is
almost the same as cooking on coil surface
units. There are, however, a few differences:
l The surface unit will glow red when if is
turned on. You will see the element cycling
on (glowing red) and off - even on HIGH
setting - to maintain the proper tempera-
ture setting you have selected.
. Sliding metal pans on ceramic glass
cooktop surface could leave marks. Wiping
off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains
and provide the most even heating. See
pages 25 and 26 for care and cleaning
suggestions.
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
cookware that makes good contact with
the surface units. Cookware with rounded,
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain
enamelware) or dented bottoms could
cause uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
You can, however, use the newer
cookware available with slightly indented
bottoms or very small expansion channels.
This cookware is specially designed to
provide the good contact needed for best
cooking results.
Also, 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 at-
tached to the pan.
l With your hand, feel the bottom of your
pans while they are cool for nicks and
scratches. Nicks and scratches on pan
bottoms will scratch the ceramic glass
cooktop.
l Make sure bottoms of pans are clean and
dry before using on cooktop.
l Avoid spillovers on cooklop. Use pans
with tall sides.
l Do not cook food directly on cooktop.
Product Damage Hazard
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.
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Home canning information
l Use the largest surface unit for best
results.
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 Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
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, angel 2nd level from
food cakes bottom
Bundl cakes, most 2nd level from
quick breads, yeast bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Burn Hazard
l 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 burns.
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen 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 15.
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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 1l/2 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 splllovers
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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