Whirlpool RF440XL User manual

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Proper installatlort and sale use of your range are your PWsonQl
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooking
Guide”carefully for important use and safety informatlon.
Installation
You musi be sure your range is...
l installed and leveled on a floor
that will hold the weight;
@installed in a well-ventllated
area protected from the
weather;
D properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
grounding. [See “Installation
Instructions.“)
You mud be sure your range is...
l used only for jobs expected
of home ranges; 0 used only by people who can
operate tt properly;
l properly maintained.
Contents ?lge
Responsiblllties 2
Installation ‘i
Proper Use 2
Safety 3
Uslng Your Range 4
Surface Unit Contra’s -I
Setting the Clock 3
Using the Minute nmer 5
Oven Controls 5
The Oven Selector L
.:The Oven Temperature Co?irt;l
Baking or Roasting m:,
Ad]c;tlng the Oven Ternpe7:::,ri$
~Control c-
Broiling .,
Using the Auromat~c MLALT!iJEP
clock 9
Page
The Over, Vent 9
The Over! Light 9
The Accesscr~~ Canning Kit 9
Cleaning and Caring for Your Range 1G
C:xt*cl Panel and Krrobs ?0
S?1~Y:.e tirlI?_sand Refiector Bowls ?0
iitt-LpCockZp 11
The Ovei- Door 12
The r,si-l?ir?UolJS-;=~-C,~l~g OVWl
12
liemovin~ ihe Storage Drawer 14
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s’ea~- IPC Chcxt 15
If You Need Service or Assistance 15
! Setore C:II~C; :cr Assrstance 15
2 ;I ‘.-11~1?Jee3 Assrstcrnce 16
3. ,i ‘+a~,,“\ic,eci Ser.Jt*:P 16
4 if ‘YOUricvz cl Proble5-r: 16
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Using your range
Oven Selector
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Surface Unit Controls
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SURFACE UNIT
CONTROLS
Oven Sl;lnal Llghl Surface UnllIndicators Surface LJnlt Sfgnal Light
Control knobs must
be pushed In betore The slgnal light will
glow when a surface
turnlng them to a set-
ting. They can be set
anywhere between HI
to OFF.
&It Is on. Be sure
Turn to setting.
Until you get used to the settings, use the tollowlng as a guide.
Use HI to start
foods cooklng or
to br!ng llqulds
to a boll. Surlace
unit will not turn
red If good con-
tact Is made with
bottom ot pan.
hold a rapid boll
or to fry chlcken
or pancakes.
Use MED for
gravy, puddings
and icings, or
10 cook large
amounts of
vegetables.
See “The Accessory Cunning Kit’
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Use MED-LO to
keep food cook-
ing after starting
I! on a higher
setting.
(page 9) and
your “Cooking Guide” for important utensil
information.
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 tam-
perature you
want.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Push !rsand turn +ne Minute 3mer Knob to se! rhe Oi;ck
1. Push in Mlnute Timer Knob and turn
clockwlse until clock shows the right ttme
of day.
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2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn
counterclockwise until the Minute Timer
dial shows OFF The clock setting will
change it you push in when turning.

Automatic- MEALTIMER Clock Minute Timer Start lime Knob Stop Time Knob
USING THE MINU’rE TIMER
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Trmer
4 . Without pushing it in, turn the lvlinute
mmer Knob until the hand passes the
setting you want
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE KNOB
CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING.
THE OVEN CONTROLS
2. Without pushing in, turn the knob back to
the setting you want
3. When the time ISup, a buzzer WIII sound
To stop the buzzer. turn the dial to OFi
without pushing in the knob.
The oven is controlled by two knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control. Both must be on o setting for the oven fo heot.
THE OVEN SELECTOR
With the Oven Selector on
BROIL, only the top element
heats. (Broiling, pg. 7 1.
With the Oven Selector on With the Oven Selector on
BAKE, the bottom element TIMED BAKE, the MEALTIMER
does most of the work. The Clock can be used to turn the
top element heats, but does oven on and off automati-
not turn red. [Baking, pg. 6 J. cally. (MEALTIMER Clock, pg.8).
THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Use the Oven Temperature
Control to set baking or roast-
ing temperature when the
Oven Selector is on BAKE or
TIMED BAKE.
When both the Oven Selec-
tor and Temperature Control
are on BROIL, the broil ele-
ment heats all the time. The
Oven Temperature Control
can be set on a temperature
for slower broiling (see Broil-
ing, page 7). Tmk
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Put the rack(s) where you
tiant them before turnrng on
the oven.
Rack(s) should be placed
so food can be centered in
the oven Always leave at
least 1. zto 2 inches (4-5 cm]
oetween the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and pans.
For more information, see the
Lrrt rack a? :,ont and pull out “Cooking Guide.”
Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature
Control to the baking
temperature you want
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
Put food in ne oven. Oven turn red
‘OCk, wmis c c o’cmr Wiil x ho!.
6
During baking, the elements
will turn on and off to help
keep the oven temperature
at the setting The Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements
ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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Let the oven preheat until the
Signal Light goes off.
When baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.
oes your new oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the
scme settings? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed
gradually over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem differ-
en If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting, follow these steps:
1. Pull out the center 2. Loosen the lock- 3. To lower the tern- 4. To raise the tem-
of the Oven Tem- ing screw; perature, move perature, move
perature Control NOTICE position black part of black part of
of notches. knob closer to knob closer to HI.
LO. Each notch Each notch
equals about equals about
10°F (5°C). 10°F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw. Replace the knob.
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BROILING
1. Place the rack where you
want it for broiling. 2. Put the broiler pan and
food on the rack.
4. Set the Oven Temperature
Control on BROIL (or on a
lower temperature for
slower broiling).
5. During broiling, the oven
door must be partly
open. A built-in stop will
hold it there.
3. Set the Oven Selector on
BROIL.
6. When broiling is done,
turn both knobs to OFF.
For slower brolllng, set the Oven Temperature Control on a temperature
instead of BROIL. The broil element WIII then turn on and off instead of staying on.
The lower the temperature setting, the slower the broiling.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all brolllng
temperatures.
Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times
Approxlmate Minutes -
inches (cm) from top Temperature set to BROIL
Food Descrlptlon of food to Broil Element 1st side 2nd side
Beef Steaks
Rare 1” (2.5 cm] 3” (8 cm) 7-9 3-5
Medium 1” (2.5 cm) 3” [8 cm) 9-l 1 4-7
Well done 1” (2.5 cm] 3” (8 cm) 11-13 5-7
Beef Steaks
Rare 112” (4 cm) 4”-5” (1 O-l 3 cm] 13-I 5 6-8
Medium 112” (4 cm) 4”-5” (1 O-l 3 cm) 17-19 8-l 0
Well Done 1W (4 cm) 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm] 19-21 14-16
Hamburgers 72” [1 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Lamb Chops
Medium 1” (2.5 cm] 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Ham slice, precooked %“-I”
or tendered (l-2.5 cm) 3” [8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon 12” (1 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop 3/“-l ”
Well done (2-2.5 cm) 4”-5” (I O-l 3 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3 Ib.
(l-l.5 kg)
cut in half 7”-9” [18-23 cm) 25-30 1O-l 2
Fish whole 3” (8 cm) Ii-16 9-14
fillets 3” (8 cm) 7-8 5-7
Liver
Frankfurters
1 ”
* Jg”
(l-2 cm) 3” (8 cm) 3 3
4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm] 6-7 P-5 7

USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER”: CLOCK
T’ e Automatic MEALTIMER Clock ISdesigned to turn the oven on and off at times
yoc. set even when yoti are not around
To start and stop baklng automatlcallv:
1. Put the racks where you
want them 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 clockwlse
to the time you want bak-
ing to start.
4. Push In and turn the Stop
Time Knc t: clockwlse
+o iCle ttv e you want the
oven to :riut of!
5. Set the Oven Selector on
TIMED BAKE 6. Set the Oven Temperature
Control on the baking
temperature you want.
7. After baking ISdone turn 8. To stop the oven before
both knc bs to OFF the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF
To stop baking automatically:
1. Make suie the clock ISset to the right time
of day
2. Put the racks where you want them and
place the food in the oven.
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the
baking temperature you want.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- 6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to
OFF.
wise to the time you want the oven to shut
Off
7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
turn both knobs to OFF.
SPECIAL CAUTION:
Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half-
while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid cup (118 mL) of water for 1 to 1% hours.
using dishes with milk or eggs, cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to
soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item start should be very cold or frozen before
with baking powder or yeast. it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN
Smoked or frozen meats may be used; FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN
so can vegetables, fruits and casserole- TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
type foods. Vegetables can be cooked in
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l-tot air and moisture escape
from the oven through a vent
under the right rear surface
un! You can cook on the unit,
or qeep food warm on it while
the oven is on. Plastic utensils
left over the vent can melt.
Do not block the vent. Poor
baking can result.
THE OVEN LIGHT
The oven light will come on when you open the oven door or when you
push the manual OVEN LIGHT switch. Close the oven door or push the switch
again to turn off the light.
To replace the left oven light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the marn power supp!y
4. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb
available from most gro-
cery, variety and
hardware stores
2. Remove the bulb cover by 3. Remove the light bulb from
pullinq out on the wire its socket
holde; and movrng it to the
srde
5. Replace the bulb cover
and snap the wire holder
in place. The bulb musi
have thk cover when the
oven Is being used.
6. Turn electrical power back
on at main power supply.
ACCESSOKY 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.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the
range. 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.
SEETHE “COOKING GUIDE” FOR IMPORTANT CANNING INFORMATION 9

Cleaning and caring for your range
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
1. First make sure oven and surface unlt
control knobs are set on OFF. All knobs
pull stralghv off. Surface unit knobs have
a collar.
2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to
wipe the panel. Rinse and wipe dry.
3. Wash knobs and surface unit COllUrS in
warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
4. Push knobs straight back on. Make sure
they point to OFF. Make sure the collar and
surface unit knobs are put together
as shown.
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SURFACE UNITS AND
REFLECTOR BOWLS
REMOVING
1. Be sure surface units are OFF and COOL.
2. Lift the edge of the unit opposite the recep-
tacle just enough to clearthe reflector bowl.
3. Pull the unit straight away from the
receDtacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl