Whirlpool RF365EXP User manual

ELECTRIC
RANGE
Self-Cleaning
Model RF365EXP
wave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Roam Air Condltlonets, Dehumldlflers. Aulomallc Washers. Clothes Dryers, Freezers. flelrlgerator-Freezer

Contents
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Before You Use Your Range, - 2
Important Safety Instructions. 3
Parts and Features. 4
Using Your Range 5
Using the Surface Units 5
Optional Canning Kit 6
Setting the Clock 6
Using the Minute Timer il
Using the Oven Controls 7
Baking I
Broiling
Using the Automatic V
MEALTIMER’ Clock 11
Oven Vent 12
Storage Drawer
Optional Rotisserie
Caring for Your Range
Control Panel
Surface Units and’
Reflector Bowls
LIWU~ Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Oven Light
If You Need Service or
Assistance
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0 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour range
Read this Use b Care Gulde and The Cooking Gulde for important safety
Information.
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 Instructionsl’)
l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
0 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.

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 Inlured 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 l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITV OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
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
warranv and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
Model Number
Serial Number
There is no warranty registration
Purchase Date
to return, Proof-of-purchase is all that
is required for in-warranty service.
Servlce Company/Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RF365EXP
MINUTE START
TIMER TIME
LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFTREAR
CONTROL KNOB CLOCK
SIGNAL LIGHT STOP TIME
CONTROL KNOB
CONTROL PANEL\- OVEN VENT
PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNIT ONE-PIECE CHROME
REFLECTOR BOWL
BROIL
ELEMENT
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
LITERATURE PAC
(In stomp3 dmwer)

OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT
Using the surface units
I’
PUSH IN
km to
rdmg.
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. TI
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF.
1 Surface Unit Indicators
The solid dot in the surface unit
indicator shows which surface unit
is turned on by that knob.
Signal light
A surface unit signal light will glow
whenever one or both control knobs
above the light are 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 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 perlods of ilme
can damage surface untts and discolor chrome lrlm rings.
Star? cooklng on HI and turn conhol down to coniinue
cooklng.
Use Lo to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
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” tor 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 Whirlpoo! 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.

te limer
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 settina the Minute Timer.
1. Wlthout pushing It in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the hand
passes the setting You want.
2. Wlthout pushlng 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
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
betore turning on the oven. To
change rack poritlon, lift 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 IeastlYz 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:’
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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
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.
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
Knob straight off.
3. To lower the tempemture, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
Broiling
2. Loosen the locking screw 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.
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil char-f 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
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
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CAUTION: The door must be parity open whenever the oven is set
to BROIL. Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper
temperatures and prevents window glass from cracking.
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Using the Automatic ML4LTILMER* Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER’ Cloc:k is deslgned to turn the oven on and oft at times
you set, even when you are not around Y
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which ilo not require a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) 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
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
6. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
Atter baklng Is done or to stop
the oven befoFe preset ttme, 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 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 on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on 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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The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans
Removing the storage dmwer
2. Lift back sliahtly and slide drawer
all the way-out.
first stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop.
Replacing the stomge drawer
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1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails Into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in until
metal stops on drawer slide
rails clear white stops on drawer
guides. Lift drawer 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.
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Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotrsserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No.
RCK-81/242985) 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
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle 4. Lift out 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.
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CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the
surface untts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean,
they reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be
flat enough, or some may be too large for the surface unit. In etlher
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go Into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the reflector bowl. lhls extra heat can discolor
lt. See “CookIng Guide” for further Informatlon.
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.
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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.
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 fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will resuit.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ing the cleaning cycle.
4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
tips on page 21.If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
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 us 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.
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven surface.

Setting the Controls
Be sure the kitchen Is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This 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 clockwise 2 or 3 hours
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for
moderate to heavy Soil
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.
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5. The Lack Light comes on when the
oven temperature exceeds nor-
mal baking temperatures. The
Lack Lever must not be moved
and the door can’t be opened
when this light is on.
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6. Atter the Clean Cycle is com-
pleted, the Lock Light goes off.
Move the Lock Lever back to the
Cook Position. Do not force it.
Wait until it moves easily. This turns
off the Clean Light. Turn the Oven
Selector and the Oven Tem-
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.

Special Tops
Keep the kitchen well ventilated Clean the oven before it gets
during the cleaning cycle to help heavily soiled. Cleaning a very
get rid of normal heat, odors and soiled oven takes longer and
smoke. 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 page 18
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 grease and soil and
burns it off
The graph shows approximate temperatures ond times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREE HOUR SEITING
(Approximate Temperatures and limes)
1000°F 538°C
800-F 427°C
600°F 316°C
400°F 204°C
200°F 93%
START b hr 1 hr lb hrs 2 hrs 262 hrs 3 hts 3 $2 hts STOP
Notice thdt the heating stops when the 3-hour seltlng ISup, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock
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