Whirlpool RF375PXW User manual

ELECTRIC
RANGE
Self-Cleaning
Model
RF375PXW
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Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, 3
PARTS AND FEATURES. 5
USING YOUR RANGE. 6
Using the Surface Units.. 6
Optional Canning Kit 7
Setting the Clock 8
Using the Minute Timer. 8
Using the Oven Controls 9
Baking.. 9
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control 10
Broiling 11
Custom Broil 41
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’” Clock.. 12
Page
The Oven Vent. 13
The Storage Drawer 14
Optional Door Panel Pat 15
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 15
Control Panel and Knobs 15
Surface Units and Reflector
Bowls ,,..__.,,,,,,........ 16
Lift-Up Cooktop 18
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle 18
Cleaning Chart 22
The Oven Light 23
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE. 24
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY 28
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you use your range
You are responsible for:
l Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and
the Cooking Guide.
l Installing and leveling the range on a floorstrong enough to support its weight,
and where it is protected from the elements. (See the Installation Instructions.)
l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining the range.
. Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
. Making sure the range is secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket, with
a rear leveling leg positioned under bracket.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be easier to remove before the
range is used. To remove any remaining glue:
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then remove.
or
. Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing detergent before removing glue
as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol, flammable fluids or abrasive
cleaners. These can damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instructions”
on page 3.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce fhe risk of fire, electrical shock, injury
to persons, or damage when using the range,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using Never pick up a flaming pan.
the range. Smother flamin pan on cooktop
l Install or locate the range only in I
by covering wtt a well-fitted lid,
accordance with the provided cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
Installation Instructions. It is recom- grease outside of pan can be
mended that the ran e be in-
stalled by a qualifie 8. extinguished with baking soda or,
Installer. The if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heat-
ing elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
. To reduce the riskof tipping of the could catch on fire. l Select a pan with a flat bottom
appliance, the appliance must that is about the same size as the
be secured by a properly in- surface unit. If pan is smallerthan
stalled anti-tip bracket. To check if
the bracket is installed properly, the surface untt, some of the heat-
ing element WIII be exposed and
remove the storage drawer (see may result in the igniting of
page14 I and venfy that the anti- clothing or potholders. Correct
tip brat et is engaged. pan size also improves cooking
. Do not use the range for warming efficiency.
or heating the room. Persons could l Never leave surface units unat-
be burned or injured, or a fire tended at high heat settings. A
could start. boil-over could result and cause
l Do not leave children alone or smoking and greasy spill-overs
unattended in area where the that may ignite.
range is in use. They should never
l Make sure the reflector bowls are
be allowed to sit or stand on any in
part of the range. They could be 7 lace during cooking. Cooking WI hout reflector bowls may sub-
burned or injured. ject the wirin ii and components
l Do not wear loose or hanging gar- underneath t em to damage.
ments when using the range. They l Do not line reflector bowls with
could ignite if they touch a hot sur- aluminum foil or other liners.
face unit or heating element and Improper installation of these
you could be burned. liners may result in a risk of elec-
l Do not repair or replace any part tric shock or fire.
of the range unless specifically
l Check to be sure glass cooking
recommended in this manual. All utensils are safe for use on the
other servicin 9 should be referred cooktop. Only certain types of
to a qualified echnician. glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
. Do not store flammable materials earthenware or other glazed
in or near the range. They could utensils are suitable for cooktops
explode or burn. without breaking due to the
. Do not use water on grease fires, sudden change in temperature.
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) Turn pan handles inward, but not
over other surface units. This will
help reduce the chance of burns,
igniting of flammable materials,
and spills due to bumping of the
pan.
) Do not soak removable heating
elements in water. The element will
be damaged and shock or fire
could result.
) Use care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing
food.
) Do not heat unopened containers.
They could explode. The hot
contents could cause burns and
container particles could cause
injury
) Keep range vents unobstructed.
) Always position oven racks in
desired location while oven is
cool. If rack must be moved while
oven is hot, do not let potholder
contact hot heating element in
oven.
) Do not clean door seal. It is essen-
tial for a good seal. Care should
be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the seal. Clean only parts
recommended in this Use and
Care Guide.
) Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any
kind should be used in or around
any part of the oven.
l Before self-cleaning the oven, re-
move broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks and other utensils. Do
not use your oven to clean mis-
cellaneous parts.
l Do not store things children might
want above the range. Children
could be burned or Injured while
climbing on it.
l Do not touch surface units, areas
near units, heating elements or
interior surfaces of oven. Surface
units and heating elements may
be hot even though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units
and interior surfaces of an oven
become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flam-
mable materials contact surface
units, areas near units, heating ele-
ments or interior surfaces of oven
until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Other surfaces of the
range may become hot enough
to cause burns; such as, the oven
vent opening, the surface near the
vent opening, the cooktop, the
oven door and window.
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.
THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE
HAZARD OR EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service
or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate (behind the oven door Model comber
on the oven frame] and purchase
date from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book, the Cooking
Guide and sales slip together in a
handy place. Purchase Da+e
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Model RF375PXW
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ANTI-TIP BRACKET
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REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
OVEN TEMPEI
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
MEALTIMER’” I I I- ____.. .___
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I MINUTE TIMER
m’FRONT
I TIME TIME INDlCi=j
STAR; SdP “lOhD”
CONTROL KNOB
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LEFCREriR “HEATING” ’
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OVEN “ON”
CONTROL KNOB INDICATOR LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT
CONTROL PANEL
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL
REFLECTOR BOWL AND
CHROME TRIM RING
SURFACE UNIT AUTOMATIC OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH
MODEL AND

Using your range
Using the Surface Units
PUSH IN
:: ANDTURN
Surface Unit Markers
The solid dot in the surface unit
marker shows which surface unit is
turned on by that knob.
Surface Unit Indicator
lights
One of the surface unit indicator
lights on the control panel will glow
when a surface unit is on.
Control knobs must be pushed in
before turning them to a setting. They
can be set anywhere between HI
and OFF. Burn and 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 accldentally
left 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
foods cook- to hold a for gravy,
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to
boil. or pancakes. cook large
amounts of
vegetables.
Use MED-LO Use LO to
to keep food keep food
cooking after warm until
starting it ready to
on a higher serve. Set the
setting. heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.

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.
Burn and Product Damage Hazard
l If the pan Is too small for the surface unit, you could be burned by
the heat from the exposed sectlon of the surface unit. Use correctly
sized cooking utensils to prevent Injury.
l If a surface unlt stays red for a long time, the bottom of the pan is not
flat enough or Is too small for the surface unit. Prolonged usage of
Incorrect utensils for long perlods of tlme can result In damage to the
surface untt, cooktop, wiring and surrounding areas. To prevent
damage, use correct utensils, start cooking on HI and turn control
down to continue cooking.
See the Cooklng Guide for additional 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 cook-top.
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 authorized WhirlpooP
service company,
See the Cooking Guide for additional 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.
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 pushing It in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the timer
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
Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
The Oven ON Indicator Light will
come on.
4. Put food in the oven. During bak-
ing, the elements will turn on and
off to keep the oven temperature
at the setting. The Oven HEATING
Indicator light will turn on and off
with the elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least lY2to
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.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The Oven HEATING Indicator
Light will come on. The oven is pre-
heated when the Oven HEATING
Indicator Light first goes off.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven Tem-
perature Control to OFF The Oven
HEATING and ON Indicator Lights
will go 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 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 posi-
tion of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 10°F(5°C).
Tlghten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
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