Whirlpool RF390PXP User manual

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Contents
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BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS 3
PARTS AND FEATURES 4
USING YOUR RANGE . 5
Surface Units. 5
The Electronic MEALTIMER’
Clock 6
Setting the Electronic Clock 7
Using the Electronic Minute
Timer 8
Using the Oven Controls 9
Baking . 9
Broiling . 11
Using the Electronic
Automatic MEALTIMER’
Clock . 12
Other Operating Hints
Oven Vent
Storage Drawer
Optional Rotisserie
CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
Control Panel .
Surface Units and
Reflector Bowls
Lift-Up Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart..
Oven Light .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE.
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY
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Before you useyour range
Read thlr Usi 6 Care Gulde and The Cooking Guide 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.
l Properly maintaining the range.
. Using the range only for jobs expected of a home range.
See “Cooklng Guide” for Important safety and use information.
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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
1. 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. MAKE SURE to open the oven door
room. Persons in the room could all the way when adding or remov-
be burned or injured, or a fire ing food to prevent burns.
could start.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY.
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LlQUlDS
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].
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Model Number
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book, your
warranty and sales slip together in
the Literature Pac.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Please complete and mail the
Owners Reglstmtlon Card tur-
nlshed wlth thls product.
Servlce Company Phone NUmber
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Parts and features
Model RF390PXP
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LEFT FRONT SURFACE UNIT LEFl REAR ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER’
CONTROL KNOB SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER
CONTROL PANEL -
SURFACE UNIT
PORCELAIN-ENAMEL
AUTOMATIC OVEN REFLECTOR BOWL AND
LIGHT SWITCH /CHROME TRIM RING
BROIL
MODEL AND SERI
NUMBER PLATE
SELF-CLEANING
VEN RACK
GUIDE
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER
LITERATURE PAC
(not shown)
OVEN DOOR
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OVEN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE OVEN SURFACE UNIT
SWITCH CO-NTROL /SELECTOR IfjDlCATOR
LOCK ‘CLEAN ‘OVEN RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT
LIGHT LIGHT SIGNAL LIGHT CONTROL KNOB CONTROL KNOB
Using the surface units
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comrol 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
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
within the LO
can damage surface units and discolor chrome Mm rfngs.
band to keep
Start cooklng on HI and turn control down to continue
food at the
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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 (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.
The Electronic MEALTIMER* Clock
The Electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock handles many different types of functions,
The following operating hints may be helpful when using the clock:
l The numbers on the display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob.
l When setting the Time-of-Day Clock, the display shows hours and minutes,
Twenty-five minutes past Forty-five minutes past
six o’clock. twelve o’clock.
l When using the Min/Sec Timer, the display shows minutes and seconds in the
following sequence.
- For settings from149 seconds, each second will show in the display.
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- For settings from l-10 minutes, the display will increase in 10 second
increments.
- For settings from10-99 minutes, the display will increase in1 minute
increments.
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l When using the Bake Hours and/or Stop Time, the display shows hours and
minutes.
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Two-hours and fifteen- Eleven-hours and fifty-nine
minutes. minutes.
Other operating hints may be found on page 15.
Setting the Electronic Clock
When you first plug in the range or if your electricity goes off for a while, each
light in the display will flash in sequence. Then, 4 eights and the MinlSec Timer
and Bake Hours signal lights will flash. The flashing means that the clock is
ready to be set.
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1. Push in and hold both the Min/Sec
Timer Button and the Bake Hours
Button. “0:OO” will show in the
Display and the Signal Lights will
go off.
2. Turn the Set Knob to set the right
time of day.Turning the knob
clockwise increases the num-
bers, while turning the knob
counter-clockwise decreases
the numbers.The display will
show the time you set in hours
and minutes.
Using the Electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps
when the set time is up.
1. Push in the Min/SecTimer Button.
The Signal Light will come on
and the Display will show “0:OO”.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the de-
sired time shows in the Display
Turning the knob clockwise in-
creases the numbers, while turn-
ing the knob counterclockwise
decreases the numbers.

3. After setting the time you want,
The Signal Light will stay on and
the Display will start counting
down in seconds.
Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) property
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
When the time i
hear a beeping sound. Push the
Min/Sec Timer Button to stop the
beeping. The beeping will auto-
maticallv stop afterl-2 minutes,
Rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered in the oven. Always leave
at leastlY2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm]
between the sides of the Dan
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.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF
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 heats during
baking, but does not turn red.
Adjusting the Oven Tempemture 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.
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (SC].
2. Loosen the locking screws 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).
Tlghten the locking screws and
replace the control knob.
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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.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position, (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm]. The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
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 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 matntaln proper
temperahwes and prevents wtndow gtass tram cmcktng.

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Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times
you set, even if you are not around.
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...undercooking will result.
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To start baking now and shut off automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Set Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want.
5. Set the clock for the length of
baklng tlme you want: Push in
the Bake Hours Button and turn
the Set Knob until the length of
baking time you want shows in
the Display.This example shows
2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours
can be set for up toll hours, 59
minutes.
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6. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Signal
Light will flash.The Oven Signal
Light and Auto Oven Light will
come on. The Display will count
down In mlnuter. If you want to
see Stop Tlme, push the Stop
Time Button. Push the Bake Hours
Button to see baking time again.

7. When the baking tlme is com-
plete, you will hear a beeping
sound. Push the Bake Hours But-
ton to stop the beeping or the
beeping will stop automatically
after%2 minutesTurn the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature
Control to OFF
Delay start and automatic shut-off:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and
2. Make sure the clock is set to the rig1
3. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
4. Set the Temperature Control on the bc
5. Set the clock for the time of
day you want the food to be
done (StopTime): Push in the
Stop Time Button, then turn the Sei
Knob until the time of day you
want the food to be done shows
on the Display This example
shows six o’clock.

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7. Set the clock for the length of
baking tlme you want: Push in
the Bake Hours Button and turn
the Set Knob until the length of
baking time you want shows in
the Display.This example shows
2 hours.15 minutes. Bake Hours
can be set for up toll hours, 59
minutes.
8. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the StopTime Signal
Light will Hash. If you want to see
the Stop Tlme, push the Stop
Time Button. Push the Bake Hours
Button to see the baking time
again.
9. The clock automatically calcu-
lates the time to turn the oven on.
At that time, the Oven Signal
Light and Auto Oven Light will
come on and the oven will heat.
This example shows the oven on
at 45 minutes past 3 o’clock.
To stop the oven before the
preset ttme: Push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set
Knob counterclockwise until
the Display shows “0:OO”.
Turn the Oven Selector and
Oven Temperature Control to
OFF.
When baking is complete the
oven will shut off automatically.
You will hear a beeping sound.
Push the Bake Hours Button to
stop the beeping. [The beeping
will stop automatically inl-2
minutes.)
Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
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Other Operating Hints
l If you want to check what you have programmed, press the button for the
function you want to check. The display will show what you have programmed
for that function.
l If you want to check the time of day, press the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours
Buttons. The display will show the time of day.
l A rapidly flashing signal light indicates an error in programming. Cancel any
entries and begin again.
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 thls vent. Poor baklng
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.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.

The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
tirst stop. Lift front and pull out to
the second stop.
Use care when handling the drawer.
Removing the storage drawer
Replacing the storage drawer
1. Fit ends of drawer slid~ails into
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift back slightly and%e drawer
all the way out.
2. Lift drawer tront 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 Pac. inside
the storage drawer.
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If you would like CIrotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No.
RCK-81/2429851 from vour WhirlDool Dealer. The kit includes easv installation I
instructions.
Caring for
Control Panel
ODtional Rotisserie
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your range
1. First make sure the control knobs are set to OFF,then 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. Do not soak. 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 and trim I
ring.
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3. Pull the surface unit straight away
from the receptacle.
Replacing
4. Lift out the reflector bowl and tnm
ring.
See Cleaning Chart on page 24
for cleaning instructions.
2. Line up opening in the reflector
bowl and notch in the trim ring
with the surface unrt 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 trim ring
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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.
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensllr on the surface
unlts. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they reflect
heat better and look new longer.
If a frtm ring gets dlscolored, some of the utensils may be not be flat
enough, or some may be too large tor 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 trim ring. lhls extra heat can discolor it. See “Cooking
Guide” for further Information.
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 tmme.

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 during
the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
detergent or soapy steel-wool
pad on...
l thn fmmn nrn~ tnd the oven,
r(finr especially
2. 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-
ingthecleaning cycle.
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 22. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
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Clean Door / ’
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 orthe oven walls.
l Chrome trim rings must not he 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,
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.