Whirlpool RF375PXP User manual

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Contents
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’ Clock
Oven Vent
Storage Drawer
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Optional Rotisserie
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Control Panel
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls
Lift-Up Cooktop
Oven Window
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Oven Light
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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01987 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
Read this Use & Care Guide and The Cooking Guide for important safety
intormaflon.
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.
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
play with any part of the range, or
leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured.
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the range.
Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
hot surface units or heating ele-
ments Dark colored units and ele-
ments can still be hot enough to
burn severely.
4. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop
and oven walls, racks and door
can get hot enough to cause
burns.
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but not
over another surface unit to avoid
burns, injury and to help prevent the
utensil from being pushed off the sur-
face units.
7. DO NOT use water on grease fires.
The fire will spread. Cover fire with
large lid or smother with baking
soda or salt.
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging gar-
ments when using the range. They
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
face unit or heating element and
you could be burned.
9. DO NOT heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot con-
tents could burn and container par-
ticles could cause injury
IQ. MAKE SURE to open the oven door
all the way when adding or remov-
ing food to prevent burns.
could start.
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.
- 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).
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 tur-
nished wtth thls product.
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RF3750XP and RF375PXP
MINUTE START
TIMER TIME
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LEFl FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFl REAR CLOCK STOP TIME
CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB
OVEN VENT
CONTROL PANEL
PLUG-IN
SURFACE UNIT
IV
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL
AUTOMATIC 0
LIGHT SWITCH
MODEL AND SE
NUMBER PLATE
BROIL
ELEMENT
SELF-CLEANIN
OVEN I
FIBERGLASS
HEAT SEAL -
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
LITERATURE PAC
(not shown)
TOR BOWL AND
OME TRIM RING
OVEN DOOR
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OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACEUNIT
SWITCH CONTROL /SELECTOR /INDICATOR
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LOCK CLEAN OVEN SIGNAL RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT
LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using the surface units
Control knobs must be pushed in
betore 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
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.
vegetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI setltng for long perfods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome trim rlngS.
Start cooking on HI and turn control down to continue
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. I

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 (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 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. Wlthout pushlng 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 tlme 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
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, 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.
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 2. Loosen the locking screws inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals about10”F (5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, move a
notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals about10”F (S’YZ].
TIghten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
Broiling
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
bv itself.
5. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
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 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 maintain proper
temperatures and prevents window glass from cracking.
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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 a round.
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 baking 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 Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
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.
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 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 &en 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
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent under the right
rear surface unit. You can cook on the
unit, or keep food warm on it while
the oven is on.
CAUTION: Plastic utensils lett
over the vent can melt.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
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The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
Use care when handling 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. Fit ends of drawer stid%ails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift back slightly and%e drawe
all the way out.
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.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie 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 sofl 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
Lift the edge of the unit, OppOSite
the receptacle, just enough to
clear the reflector bowl and trim
ring.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
Replacing
4. Lifl out the reflector bowl and trim
ring.
See Cleaning Chart on page 22
for cleaning instructions.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as
possible with the terminal just
started into the receptacle.
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl and notch in the trim ring
with the surface unit receptacle
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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 trim ring.
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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.
If a trim ring gets discolored, some of the utensils may be 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 utensil goes down
and heats the trlm ring. This extra heat can discolor it. See “CookIng
Guide” for further information.
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.
CAUTION: Do not drop the
cooktop. Damage can
result to the porcelain and
the cooktop fmme.
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The Oven Window
If your range has an oven window instead of the black glass door, the outer glass
and frame can be removed for cleanrng. DO NOT TAKE APART A BLACK GLASS
DOOR.
To remove the outer window:
1. With the door closed, remove the
screws from the top of the outer
window frame.
2. Slightly tip the window and
frame out from the top.
With both hands, lift up on both
sides of the frame.
To replace the outer window:
1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame
into the bottom of the window
opening.
Push the top of the frame into
place while pushing down.
2. Replace the screws.

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 result.
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-
ingthecleaningcycle.
4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
. 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
The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven.
l Put the oven racks on the second and fourth guides.
l Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease.
l Place 2 bowls, upside down on each rack. For best results,
they should not touch each other or the oven walls.
l Chrome trim rings 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.
I 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 me
oven surface.
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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.
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 Lighl
will come on only when the
lever is all the way to the right.
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.
5. The Lock Light comes on when the
oven temperature exceeds 500°F
(300°C). The Lock Lever must not
be moved and the door can’t be
opened when this light is on.
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 it.
Wait until it moves easily. This turns
off the Clean Light. Turn the Oven
Selector and the Oven Tem-
perature Control to OFF.
Atter the oven is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
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Special mps
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.
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 18.
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.
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To stop the cleaning cycle at 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
any time: Temperature Control to OFF When
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise until it points to
the right time of day.
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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