Whirlpool RF375PXY User manual

rf/ ANoteToYou
PartsAnd Features 6
Using Your Range 7
Using The Setf-
Cleaning Cyde 31
Catin For
Your nge
ia 36
HYou Need
S%: 41
Warranty 44
1-800-253-1301
Cdl ua with qmationa or commentx.
SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE
b/93
MODELS RF375PXY
RF375PCY

A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, woMc/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience
have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on
how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,
please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This
will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions
which could cause product damage
(scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your
personal property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see ‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 41. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and
your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
2

Important Safety Instructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
General +Jse the range only for its in- .
te;e;f,use as described in this
l Read all instructions before
using the range. .
4nstall or locate the range only
in accordance with the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.
~DOnot touch surface units,
areas near units, heating ele-
ments 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
@WARNING:To reduce the risk become hot enou h to cause
of ti ping of the appliance, the
P bums. During an after use, do?
app iance must be secured by not touch, or let clothing or
a proper1 installed anti-tip
bracket. o check if the bracket
f other flammable materials
contact surface units, areas
is installed pro erly, see “The
F near units, heatin elements or anti-tip bracke on page 30. interior surfaces 0 oven until
7
@CAUTION: Do not store things they have had sufficient time to
children mi ht want above the
% cool. Other surfaces of the range. Chil ren could be range may become hot enough
burned or injured while climb- to cause burns; such as, the
ing on it. oven vent opening, the surface
l Do not leave children alone or near the vent opening, the
unattended in area where the cwx&&z~~,the oven door and
range is in use. They should .
never be allowed to sit or stand
on an part of the range. They
could e burned or injured.
L
l Do not operate the range if it
is damaged or not working
properly. *Do not wear loose or hanging
.Do not use the range for garments when using the
warming or heatin the room.
Persons could be urned or
% range. They could ignite if they
touch a hot surface unit and
injured, or a fire could start. you could be burned.
continued on next page 3

@Useonly d potholders. Moist
or damp po holders on hot sur-
r
faces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or bulk cloth for
a potholder. It could ca ch onY
fire.
@Keeprange vents unobstructed.
*Do not heat unopened contain-
ers. They could explode. The
hot contents could cause burns
and container particles could
cause Injury.
l Do not store flammable materi-
als on or near the range. The
fumes can create an explosion
and/or fire hazard.
When using the cooktop
*Make sure the reflector bowls
are in place during cooking.
Cookin % without reflector bowls
may su ject the wiring and
components underneath them to
damage.
l Do not line reflector bowls with
aluminum foil or other liners.
Improper installation of these
liners ma
t! result in a risk of electric s ock or fire.
l Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as
the surface unit. If pan is smaller
than the surface unit, some of
the heating element will be
exposed and may result in the
i
8 niting of clothing or potholders.
orrect pan size also improves
cooking efficiency.
@Checkto be sure lass cook-
ing utensils are sa
9
e for use on
the range. Only certain types
of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware or other
glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktops without breaking due
to the sudden change in
temperature.
*Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat set-
tings. A boilover could result
and cause smokin and
gr;;zy sprllovers tIiat may
.
@Turnpan handles inward, but
not over other surface units.
This will help reduce the
chance of burns, i niting of
flammable materia s,9 and spills
due to bumping of the pan.
When usinn the oven
l Always position oven rack(s)
in desired location while oven
is cool. If a rack must be
removed while oven is hot, do
not let potholder contact hot
heating element in oven.
4Jse care when opening oven
door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or
replacing food.
4

I Grease
l Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
.Do not use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming
pan. Smother flamin
range by coverin pan on
7lWIh a well-
9
fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat
tray. Flaming grease outside of
iian can be extin ?uished with aking soda or, i available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
.Small amounts of formaldehyde
and carbon monoxide are
off in the Self-Cleaning cyc e
9iven
from fiberglass insulatron and
food decomposition. Si
exposure to these subs
9
nificant
antes
can cause cancer or reproduc-
tive harm. Exposure can be
minimized by venting with a
hood or o en window and
wipin
prior 0 self-cleaning.
P oupexcess food spills
m
*Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or
oven liner
any kind s
I!rotective coating of
ould be used in or
around any part of the oven.
@Beforeself-cleaning the oven,
remove broiler
oven racks ancf an, broiler rid,
other utensr s.
9
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this
Use and Care Guide.
ADOnot soak removable heating
elements in water. The element
will be damaged and shock or
fire could result.
.Do not clean door heat seal. It
is essential 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 repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifi-
cally recommended in this
manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified
technician.
*Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts And Features
This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with
the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Plug-in surface
unit with
porcelain-
enamel reflector
bowl and chrome
trim ring
(MC&l
RF375PXY.
0 serles)
NOTE: All other
models do not
Model and seri
(for Information
on optional wall-
mounted anti-tip
bracket kit, ses
me 30)
Automatic
Broil element
- Bake element
.
Removable
storage drawer
Control panel
Right
Oven Manual front
Oven temperature Electronic oven oven light control
selector control knob control l switch I knob
I I
Left front Left rear Surfac! den I
Right Surface
control control heating heating rear unit
knob knob indicator indicator control marker
6 light light knob

Using Your Range
In This Section
Page Page
Using the surface units ......................7 Broiling ..............................................15
Positioning racks and pans .,............. 8 Broiling tips .......................................17
For best air circulation .....................10 Energy saving tips ............................17
Using aluminum foil for baking
.......10 Using the electronic MEALTiMER”
The electronic control.. .ll control ............................................... 18
oven ..........
Setting the clock 12 The oven vent ................................... 28
...............................
Using the electronic Minute Timer.. 13 The storage drawer .......................... 29
the Off/Cancel pad.. .14 The anti-tip bracket .......................... 30 Using ..............
Baking/roasting 14 Optional door panel pat ................. .38
................................
M$zlng the oven temperature
...............................................15
To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This
section gives you important information for effWent and safe use of your range.
Using the surface units
Push In control knobs before turning
them to a setting. You can set them any-
where between HI and OFF.
Surface unit markers
The solid dot in the surface unit marker
shows which surface unit is turned on by
that knob.
Surface heating indicator light
The SURFACE HEATING Indicator Light on
the control panel will glow when a surface
unit is turned on.
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 acciden-
talty left ON.
7

Until you get used to the settings, use
the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high setting; then turn
the control knob down to continue cooking.
r
II
SElTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI
l To start foods cooking.
l To bring liquids to a boil.
Medium-high l To hold a rapid boil.
l To fry chicken or pan-
cakes.
Medium l For gravy, pudding and
(opposite OFF) icing.
l To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
Medium-low
l To keep food cooking
after starting it on a
higher setting.
LO
l To keep food warm until
ready to sewe.
Cookware tips
l Select a pan that is about the same size
as the surface unit.
l NOTE: For best results and greater
energy efficiency, use onty flat-bottomed
cookware that makes good contact with
the surface units. Cookware with rounded,
warped, ribbed (such as some porcelain
enamelware) or dented bottoms could
cause severe overheating, which damages
the cookware and/or surface unit.
You can, however, use the newer
cookware available with slightly indented
bottoms or very small expansion channels.
This cookware is specially designed to
provide the good contact needed for best
cooking results.
Also, woks, canners and teakettles with
flat bottoms suitable for use on your
cooktop are now available in most stores
that sell housewares.
l The pan should have straight sides and a
tight-fitting lid.
l Choose medium to heavy gauge (thick-
ness) pans that are fairly lightweight.
l The pan material (metal or glass) affects
how fast heat transfers from the surface
unit through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom.
Choose pans that provide the best cooking
results.
l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-
resistant material and be securely attached
to the pan.
Product Damage Hazard
l If a surface unit 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 could result in damage to the
surface unit, cooktop, wiring and
surrounding areas. To prevent dam-
age, use correct utensils, start cooking
on HI and turn control down to con-
tinue cooking.
@Do not leave an empty utensil, or one
which has boiled dry, on a hot surface
unit. The utensil could overheat and
coukl damage the utensil or surface
unit.
6
9

Home canning information
Optional canning kit
To protect your range:
The large diameter of most water-bath or
l Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best pressure canners combined with high heat
results. settings for long periods of time can shorten
l Use the largest surface unit for best the life of regular surface units and cause
resutts. Also, use a canner/pan which can damage to the cooktop.
be centered over the surface unit and
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning,
which does not extend more than one inch we recommend the installation of a Canning
outside surface unit area. Large diameter Kit. Order the kii (Part No. 242906) from
canners/pans, if not properly centered, trap your Whirlpool dealer or authorized
heat and can cause damage to the WhirlpoolSM service company.
woktop.
l Do not place canner on two surface units
at the same time. Too much heat will build
up and will damage the cooktop.
l Start with hot water. This reduces the
time the control is set on high. Reduce
heat setting to lowest position needed to
keep water boiling.
l Keep reflector bowls clean for best heat
reflection.
l To prolong the life of the elements:
- Prepare small batches at a time.
- Do not use elements for canning all
&Y-
Positioning racks and pans
For baking/roasting with one rack, place
the rack so the top of the food will be
centered in the oven.
Rack placement for specific foods:
FOOD 1RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large
roasts, turkeys
Angel and bundt
cakes, most quick
breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits,
muffins, cakes, non-
frozen pies
Lowest level or
2nd level from
bottom
2nd level from
bottom
2nd or 3rd level
from bottom
When baking on two racks, arrange racks
on bottom and third level from bottom.
NOTE: For recommended rack placement
when broiling, see “Broiling rack position
chart” on page 16.
Personal Injury Hazard
l Always position oven rack(s) in
desired location before turning oven
on. Be sure the rack(s) is level.
l If rack(s) must be moved while oven
is hot, use potholders or oven mitts to
protect hands.
Failure to follow the above precautions
could result in personal injury.
9

For best air circulation
Hot air must circulate around the pans in the
oven for even heat to reach all parts of the
oven. This results in better bakfng.
l Place the pans so that one is not directly
over the other.
l For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches
(4-5 cm) of space around each pan and
between pans and oven walls. There must
be a minimum space of 1 inch (2.5 cm).
l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at
one time.
Use the following as a guide to determine
where to place the pans:
One pan
Place in the center of the oven rack.
Two pans
Place in opposite comers of the oven rack.
Three or four pans
Place in opposite corners on each oven
rack. Stagger pans so WI pan is directly over
another.
Using aluminum foil for baking
Use aluminum foil to catch spilbvers from
pies or casseroles.
l Place the foil on the oven rack below the
rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and
make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm)
larger all around than the dish holding the
food.
l Do not cover the entire rack with alumi-
num foil. It will reduce air circulation and
cause poor cooking results.
l Do not line oven bottom or entire oven
rack with foil or other liners. Poor baking
will resutt.
Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard
Do not allow foil to touch the heating
elements.
Failure to follow this precaution could
result in electrical shock or fire hazard
and damage to the elements.
10