Whirlpool RF360EXP User manual

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Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR RANGE.
Using the Surface Units
Optional Canning Kit
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Using the Oven Controls
Baking....................
Broiling
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER@Control
Oven Vent . , , , .
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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 .
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour range
Read this Use 81Care Guide and The Cooklng Gulde for important safety
lnformatlon.
You are personally responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use & 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 its weight.
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.
0 Properly maintainlng the range.
l Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooklng 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 thelange to heat a
room. Persons in the room could 10. When addingor removing
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 l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE 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).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
Serial Number
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
Purchase Date
Please complete and mail the
Owners Registration Card fur-
nished with this product. Service Company Phone Number

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Parts and features CLOCK
START STOP
Model RF360EXP
MINUTE TIMER TIME TIME
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Lm FRONT SUIiiACE UNIT \LEFT REAR LOCK/
CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB LIGHT
-PIECE CHROME
CONTROL PANEL FLECTOR BOWL
MODEL
AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLAT
FIBERGLASS
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RIGHT REAR SURFACE UNIT
CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR
N TEMPERATUR
LIGHT CONTROL LIGHT SELECTOR CONTROL KNOB
Using the surface units
PUSH IN
Turn to
Setting
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning 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.
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 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
vegetables. or lower
within the LO
CAUTION: The use of the HI setllng for long perlods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome reflector band to keep
food at the
bowls. Start cooklng on HI and lum control down to con-
temperature
tlnue cooklng. you want.
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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.
Optional Canning Kit (Par? 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 i Service
Company.
See the “Cooking Guide” for important canning information.
Setting the Clock
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and
turn clockwise until clock shows
the right time of day.
2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF. The
clock setting will change if you
push in the knob when turning.
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute 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 PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting you want.
2. Without pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK
SETTING.
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
Rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered in the oven. Always leave
at IeastlY~ to 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:’
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
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2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE.
4. Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
racks, 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 baking, but does not
turn red.
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.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF
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. But when
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 can be adjusted by following these steps:

1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
straight off.
3. To lower the temperature, move
black part of knob closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5”CJ.
Broiling
2. Loosen the locking screw inside
the control knob. Note the posi- I
tion of the notches.
4. To raise the temperature, move
black part of knob closer to HI.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
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.
CAUTION: The door must be partly open whenever ttw oven is
set to BROIL. Leavtng the door open altows take oven to malntaln
proper tempemtures.
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The automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times
you set, even when you are not around.
Automatic bakina is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automat16 cycle’for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooklng will result.
To start and stop baklng automatlcally:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwlse to the time you
want baking to start.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the
correct tlme of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwlse to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
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.
After baklng Is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
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To start baking now and stop 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. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off.
4. Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want.
6. After 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
3. Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See
Cleaning Chart on page 21 for
cleaning instructions.
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl with the surface unit
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.
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CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the
surface units. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
It a reflector bowl gets dlscolored, some of the utensils may not be
tlat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unlt. In elther
case, some ot the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This extra heat can discolor
It. See “Cooking Guide” for hrrther lntormatlon.
Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift 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.

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. Pull out bottom of panel.
To replace lower panel:
1. Place notches in top of panel over
the top clips.
2. Slightly 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 Self-Cleaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high 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. DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
They do not get hot enough dur- DO NOT move it or bend It. Poor
ina the Self-Clean cycle for soil to cleaning and poor baking will result.
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.
2.
3.
Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
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 racks on the second
and fourth guides [counting from
the bottom). During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
tips on page19. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny,
clean them by hand.
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Clean Seal
Clean Door
Clean Frame
Chrome reflector bowls must not be cleaned
in the oven. They will discolor.
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 finish may occur.
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it.The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely open.
Wail until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle toll
can burn or melt and damage the
oven surface.

Sefflng the Controls
Be sure the kitchen Is venfllated durlng the Self-Cleanlng cycle. Thls will help
normal smoke and heat odors to disappear from lhe room as quickly as posslble.
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 Llght comes on when the
oven temperature exceeds nor-
mal baklng 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. After the Clean Cycle Is com-
pleted, the Lock Light goes off.
Move the Lock Lever back to the
Cook Position. Do not force If.
Wait until it moves easily. This turns
off the Clean Light. Turn the Oven
Selector and the Oven Tem-
perature Control to OFF.
Affer the oven Is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
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Special Tops
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.
Ifthe 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 page17.
Oven racks lose their shine, dis-
color and become harder to slide
on their guides when they are left
in the oven during the cleaning
cycle. To make them slide easier,
polish the edges of the racks with
a soapy steel-wool pad, rinse
well and wipe on a thin coat of
salad oil.
To stop the cleaning cycle at
any time:
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise until it points to
the right time of day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.When
the Lock Light turns off, move the
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 greaseond soil and
burns it off.
The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEITING
(Approximate Temperatures ond Times)
1000°F 538°C
8OO’F 427%
600°F 316°C
400°F 204-c
200°F 93°C
START Yzhr. 1hr.
1Vz hrs. 2 hrs. 2
Vz hrs. 3 hrs. 3 Vzhrs. STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the J-hour setting is up, but that it ta kes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.
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