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Contents
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Before You Use Your Range. ” 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Parts and Features. 4
Using Your Range 5
Surface Units 5
Optional Canning Kit . 6
Setting the Clock . . 6
Using the Minute Timer. 7
Using the Oven Controls 7
Baking. . . , . 7
Broiling 9
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Clock 11
Oven Vent
Optional Rotisserie
Caring for Your Range
Control Panel
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls .
Lift-Up Cooktop .
Lower Panel .
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
If You Need Service or
Assistance. . .
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Before you useyour range
Read thls Use & Care Guide and The Cooklng Guide for Important safety
Information.
You are personally respcnslble for:
l Readlng and following all safety precautions in this Use & Care Guide gnd the
Cooking Guide.
l Installing the range where lt 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
“lnstallatton Instructions.“)
l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly malntalnlng the mnge.
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. 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.
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. titles could cause injury
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a 10. When adding or removing
room. Persons in the room could food,
MAKE SURE to open the
be burned or injured, or a fire oven door all the way to
could start. prevent burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY 9
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OROTHERFLAMMABLEVAPORSANDLIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNtTE
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 a convenient place.
There is no warrant-v reaistration
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
to return. Proof-of-pur&ha;e is all that
is required for in-warranty service.
Servlce CompaWPhww Number

Parts and features
Model RF3600XP
CLOCK
MINWE TIMER START
TIME STOP
TIME
SURFACE UNIT
REMOVABLE
LOWER PANEL
OVEN DOOR
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OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN
CONTROL \ SELECTC)R
‘CLEAN OirEN SIGNAL RIGHT’REAR RIGHT FRdNT
LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using the surface units
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PUSH IN
Turn to
_ Setting
Control knobs must be pushed In
before tumlng them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
is turned on by that knob.
Signal light
One of the signal lights will glow
when a surface unit is on.
Use HI to start Use MED-HI Use MED Use YED-LO Use LO
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after warm until
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it ready to
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
veaetables.
or lower
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within the LO
band to k0ep
foodatthe
temperature
you want.
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Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a gulde. For best results,
start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.

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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.
Optiond CaMing 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-Carem Service
Company
See the “Cooklng Guide” for Important canning information.
Setting the Clock
Push In and turn the Mlnute llmer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push In Mlnute llmer Knob and
turn clockwlse until clock shows
the right time of day.
2. Let the Minute llmer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF.The
clock sefflng will change If you
push In the knob when tumlng.

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Using CL,m/Grnl.,abmmnr ; LIlG 1TIIIlUlG 1lIUCl
The Min ute 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 setfina the Minute Timer.
1. Wlthout pushlng It In, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushlng In, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the tlme Is up,a buzzer
will sound. Tostop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
SEfllNG.
1. Position the rack properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack posltlon, lift rack at
front and pull out.
Rack should be placed sa
thetopofthefoodwill~becen-
tered In the oven. Always leave
al leastlyi ta 2 Inches (4-5 cm)
betweenthesldesofthepan
and the oven walls and other
pans. For more InformatIon, see
the “Cooklng Guide.”
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2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. 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.
4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
rack, 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 baklng, but does not
turn red.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF.
Adjusting the Oven Temperahire 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 adju,sted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when
compared 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 the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screws inside
the control knob. Note the posl-
tton of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, move a
notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals aboutlOT (5°C).
Tighten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
Broiling
A broiler pan and grid (Part Numbers 310976 and 258171) may be ordered from
your Whirlpool Dealer.
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
2. Put the 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 162.7”C). The
lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
CAUTfON: The door must be parity open whenevertheovenls
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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...undercooklng will result.
To start and stop baklng automatically:
1. Position the oven rack properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
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2. Make sure the clock Is set to the
right tlme of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
6. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
Atter baklng ls done or to stop
the oven betore preset lime, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
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To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack 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. Atter 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
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.
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Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order kit RCK-79
(Part No. 261881) 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
2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl.

3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
Replacing
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
Cleaning Chart on page 21for
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
tit into the reflector bowl.
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Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at center and
swing-up the support rod.
2. Carefully lowerthe cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe with warm soapy water.
Use soapy steel-wool pad on
stubborn spots.
CAUTION: DO not drop me
cooktop. Damage can
result to me porcelain and
me cooktop fmme.

The Lower Panel
The lower panel can be removed to help make it easier to clean under the
range.
To remove the lower panel:
1.PUII out bottom of panel.
To replace lower panel:
1. Place notches in top of panel over
the top clips.
2.Slightiy swing out and lift panel to
remove from top clips.
2. Swing down and push bottom of
panel to secure bottom clips.
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Using the Self4kaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely.
Before You Start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel-wool
pad on...
l the frame around the oven.
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
DO NOT clean the flbevglass seal.
DO NOT move lt or bend It. Poor
cleaning and poor baklng will wult.
2. Remove any pots or pans you .
may have stored in the oven. They
can’t stand the high heat.
3.
4.
5.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ing the cleaning cycle.
If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
Put oven rack on the second or
third guide. During the Self-Clean-
ing Cycle it will darken and be
come harder to slide. See tips on
page 19.If you want the oven rack
to rematn shtny, clean It by hand.
Clean Seal
Clean Door
Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned
in me oven. lhev will discolor.
Clean Frame ’
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain tlnlsh may occur.
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break lt.The lever is
deslgned to stay locked unttl the
oven Iscool enough to safely open.
Walt until It moves freely.
DO NOT usetoll or other liners In the
oven. Durlng the cleaning cycle toll
can bum or melt and damage the
ovensurface.

Seflfng the Contmls
Be sure the kitchen Is venttluted durtng the Self-Cleanlng cycle. lhlr will help
normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from the room as quickly as possible.
1. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control on
CLEAN.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwlse 2 or 3 hours.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for
moderate to heavy soil.
5. The Lock Light comes on when the
oven temperature exceeds nor-
mal baking temperatures. The
Lock Lever must not be moved
and the door can’t be opened
when this light is on.
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2. Make sure the Clock, Start and
Stop Times all have the right time
of day.
4. Move the Lock Lever to the
Clean Position. The Clean Light
will come on only when the
lever is all the way to the right.
6. Affer the Clean Cycle Is com-
pleted, the Lock Light goes off.
Move the Lock Lever back to the
Cook Position. Do not force lt.
Wait until it moves easily This turns
off the Clean Light. Turn the Oven
Selector and the Oven Tern-
perature Control to OFF
After the oven Is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
with a soapy steel wool pad.

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Special mps
Keep the kitchen well ventilated
during the cleaning cycle to help
get rid of normal heat, odors and
smoke.
Clean the oven before it gets
heavily soiled. Cleaning a very
soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get
the oven as clean as you ex-
pected. the cycle may not have
been set long enough or you
may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the cleaning time
longer the next time and hand
clean areas noted on page 17.
Oven rack loses its shine, discolors
and becomes harder to slide on the
guides when it is left in the oven dur-
ing the cleaning cycle. To make it
slide easier, polish the edges of the
rack with a soapy steel-wool pad,
rinse well and wipe on a thin coat of
salad oil. ’
To stop the cleaning cycle al
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
any time:
Knob clockwlse until it points to
the right time of day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
the Lock Light turns off, move the
Temperature Control to OFF.When
Lock Lever back to the Cook
Position. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait
until it moves easily.
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How It Works
During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking
or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and
burns it off.
The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE- THREEHOUR SEnlNG
1000°F
SOOT
6Oo’F
400°F
2OO’F
STAR1 Vzhr.
(Approximate Temperatures and Times)
1hr. IV? hrs. 2 hrs. 2 V2hrs 3 hrs.
538°C
427%
316%
204°C
V3X
3 VZhrs. STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting is up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.
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