Whirlpool RJE-385P User manual

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01 SO-INCH FREE-STANDING
ELECTRIC RANGE
Model RJE-385P
Surface Units
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Bowls with
Chrome Trim
Model and !3erial
Number Plate
Automatic Oven
Light Swrtch
Bake Element
Air-Flow Oven
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Mere
When you need service. or call with a question.
have this mformatlon ready
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behmd the top of the oven door) SendI I\;llrnht’r
2 Purchase date from sales slip ~._ _ ~-
Copy this InformatIon In these spaces Keep this f’urchasi~ I)nrL,
book. your warranty and sales slip together in a handy
place Seri~e Company dnd F’hi~nc hLurnhc,r
See Cooking Guide for important safety information.

Oven Signal Light Lock Light Clean Light
Oven Temperature
Control Knob
Table of Contents
Page
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
USING THE SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS
USING THE OVEN CONTROLS
l Baking
l Broiling
l Variable Broil Feature
l Resetting the Oven Temperature Control
SETTING THE CLOCK TO THE CORRECT TIME OF DAY
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER-’ CLOCK
OVEN RACK POSlTIO%
USING THE OVEN LIGHT
THE OVEN VENT
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
ACCESSORY CANNING KIT
USING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
l Removing and Replacing Control Knobs
l Cleaning Under the Cooktop
l Removing the Storage Drawer
l Cleaning Chart
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE
1. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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Surface Unit Signal Light Minute Timer Stop Time Knob
Surface Unit Control Knobs Surface Unit
Indicators Digital ‘Clock Start Time Knob
Your responsibilities
Proper installation and safe use of the range are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the ‘Cooking
Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
You must be sure your range..
l is properly installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight. and
iir a well-ventilated room.
l is connected only to the right kind of outlet, with the right electric supply
and grounding (see “Installation Instructions”).
l is used only for jobs expected of home ranges.
l is out of the weather.
l is properly maintained.
l is not used by children or others who may not understand how it should
be used.

Using the surface unit controls
Surface Unit Control Knobs must be pushed in before turning.
Iill-rr rather way to the settlrq you want
A design by each knob tells which unit is turned on by that knob.
(For example. [ .I shows the right front unit )
The Signal Light will glow whenever a Surface Unit is on. Be
sure this light is off when you have finished cooking.
The knob may be set anywhere between “HI” and “OFF.” As you
use your surface units. you will get used to the settings that match your
pots. pans and favorite foods the best.
As a guide. the setting should cook at about the following heats.
HI - To start most foods cooking. To bring water to a boil.
MED-HI -To hold a rapid boil: to fry pancakes or chlcken.
MED -To make gravy, puddings and icings. to cook large quan-
titles of vegetables
MED-LO --To keep food cooking after starting it at a higher setting
LO -To keep food warm until ready to serve. You will notlce
that you can set the heat higher or lower wlthin the LO
hand 1G I to help keep food at the temperature you
want
NOTE: U\t’ c)nl~ fl,~t~bottorned utensils for beit result\ and to pre-
VPIII tlarnagiz ti) the r<llnye Sprclalt); Items wtth rounded or ntiged bottoms
(woks. ntiyeJ bottom C~~~II~JI~ or tea kettles) are not recommended See
the “Cooking C;u~ti~~~ for Important utensil lnforrnatton
To bake, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to BAKE.
To broil, turn the Oven
Selector Knob to
BROIL.
Using the oven controls
Baking: First- Follow< the dlrectlons on page X for Positlonlrlg O\,cr~
Racks ..
Fourth-Place food In the oven. During baking. the elements will
turrl 011 and off IO help keep the oven at the temperature you set. The
Oven Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements. The top element
helps heat during baking, but does not turn red.
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Fifth--LZ;:hc,n the baklny IS done. turn both the OL.~JII Temperature
and Oven Selector Knobs tcj “OFF ”
NOTE: Du riot lock the oven door durlny baklny Ii LOU do VOLI
may not be able to unlock It until the oven has cooled
Broiling: (Note-The door must be partly open while broiling.)
First-Follow the directlons on page 5 for placing the meat at the
right distance from the Broil Element
Second-Turn the Oven Selector to “BROIL
Third--Turn the Oven Temperature Control Knob to ‘BROIL” or
turn It to a lower temperature (see “Variable Broil Featurtl.” on paytj 5 1
Fourth-Put the broiler pan on the oven rack
Fifth-Opel) the oven door about four inches (10 cm). There is a
stop III the hirlges tr~zhold it there. The door must be part/y open hi/e
broiilng. The Oven SIgnal Light will glow while the broil element is on
Sixth-- When you are through. turn both the Oven Temperature
Control and the O~rcn Selector Knobs to “OFF”

The following chart suggests broiling times and oven-rack po-
sitions for different kinds of meats when the Oven Selector Knob is set
to BROIL
Inches (cm) from
top of food
to Broil Approximate
Minutes
ALWAYS broil with the
door open about 4
inches (10 cm).
/ Loosen the locking I
screw; NOTICE position
of notches.
Lower: move black part
toward “LO.”
One notch equals about
10 F (5 C).
Higher: move black
part toward “HI.”
One notch equals about
lo’-F (5-C).
Food Description
Beef Steaks
Rare 1” (2 5 cm)
Medium 1” (2 5 cm)
Well done l”(25cm)
Beef Steaks
Rare 1’~” I4 cm)
Medium 1’2” i4cm)
Well done 1’2” l4cm)
Hamburgers ‘2” t 1 cm)
Lamb Chops
Medium 1 (25cmi
Ham slice. precooked ‘2 ~1
or tendered (1-L 5 cm)
Canadian Bacon ‘2 ilcmi
Pork Rib or Loon Chop ‘4’Yl’
Well done (2-2 5 cm)
Chlcken 2-3 lb
(l-1 5 kg)
cut In half
Fish whole
illlets
l.lver ’ 2” ‘a’
Il-2cm)
Frankfurters
Variable Broil Feature:
Element 1st side 2nd side
3” (Hcml i-9
3” (8 cm) %ll
3” (8 cm) 11-13
4”-5” /10- 13 cm) 13. 15
4”-5” j 10~13 cm) 17-19
4”-5” (10-l? cm1 1’1-21
3” (8 cmi 6-X
3” (8 cmi b s
~3”(8 cm) 6X
?” (X cm) b
4&S’ j 10-13 cm1 1,s
7”-9” 118-2’3~ cm) 25 :%I
13”(H cm) 11 16
Ii” (8 cm) 7-x
3” (8 cml .i
4”-5” t lo- 13 cm) h-7
3-s
4-i
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6-X
x-10
14-16
4-5
4-5
4-5
4
10
10-12
‘2-14
5-7
3
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Settins the clock to the correct time of dav
1 Push in the Minute Timer Knob and turn it clockwise until the digits
show the correct trme of day.
2 The Minute Timer dial till turn as you set the clock. When clock is set,
let the knob pop out. Then, while It is out. turn the Minute Timer hand
counter-clockwise to “OFF” If you push in on the knob when
setting the Minute Timer, you will change the setting of the clock.
Using the Minute Timer
Without pushing it in, turn the knob until the minutes you want
to time show in the window. When the time you set is up, a buzzer till
sound Turn the dial to “OFF” to stop the buzzer.
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking It only buzzes
when the time you set is up It can be used to time almost any cooking
operatron It can even remind you of other things (like when to add
softener to the washer)
For the most accurate timtng. turn the knob past the time you
want. Then turn it back to the settrng. Do not push in on the knob while
settrng the Minute Timer Pushing in the knob while turning will change
the settrng on the clock
Using the automatic MEALTIMER clock
Wrth thr Autcjmatrc- MEALTIMER’ Clock. it’s easy <Just before c’ou
:~~~I~xJ1~11~out~appo~l~tm~~nt. put the roast 111the oven. set the start trrne for
L’ 00 and tht> stop tlmtl for 6 00 (four hours] Set the Oven Selector to
TIMtl) and set the O~VI~ Temperature Control Knob for the tempera
!urtl vou want Then ItlaL,tJ The oven ~‘111start at 2 00. bake for four hours
<It th<, selected temperature and shut off at 6 00 I ,711,
To start and stop your oven automatically:
1. Put racks where you want
2. Be sure the clock is set to the
them and place food in the right time of day. (The start
oven. and stop time hands will also
show the correct time.)

3. Push in and turn the Start
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
start.
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwise to the
time you want the oven to
shut off.
5. Set the Oven Selector to
“TIMED.” 6. Turn the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to the temper-
ature you want to use to cook
the food.
When cooking is finished, turn both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control Knobs to “OFF ”
If you want to stop the pven before it stops automatically, turn
the Temperature and Selector Knobs to “OFF“ Remove food from the
oven You don’t have to do anything with the Stop Time Knob
When you want the oven to start now, but stop automatically:
1. Put racks where you want them and place the food in the oven.
2. Be sure the clock and the start and stop time hands show the right time
of day.
3 Push In and turn the Stop Time Knob to the time you want the oven to
stop cooking.
4 Turn the Oven Selector. to “TIMED” and the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to the temperature setting you want
5. When cooking IS fimshed. turn the Oven Selector and Temperature
Control Knobs to “OFF”

To remove rack, pull
forward until rack
stops, lift front and pull.
Oven rack positions
Your oven has two racks. Always put the racks where you want
them to be before you turn on the oven.
To remove a rack. take hold of it on the front edge and pull it out
until it stops Then lift up the front edge and pull again It will slide past the
stops. out of the guides and out oi the oven
To put it back. fit the back corners into the guides at each side of
the oven and slide it in. keeping the front tilted up until the rack passes
the stops in the rack guides.
For:
Baking
Broiling
Roasting LARGE
cuts of meat
Roasting
SMALLER
cuts of meat
Place Rack:
On the second rack guide from the bottom
or so food is in the center of the oven.
So food is about the distance from the broil
element suggested 1r1 the broiling trmetable
under “Using the Oven Controls ”
On the bottom rack guides
So food IS in the centt’r of the oven
When baking, always leave at least 1’2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of
air space between the sides of a pan and other pans and the oven wall
for air circulation.
For best results. yet additional information on placing pans. cookie
sheets and other utensils from the “Cooking Guide ”
Using the oven light
The oven light will come on urhen the oven door ISopened To turn
on the light without opening the door. push the oven light switch Push it
@$@j$\ again to turn the light off
To replace the oven light bulb:
The oven light bulb has a glass cover which IS held on by a wire
holder This cover must be in place when the oven is being used
1 Turn off the electric power at the main power supply
2 Pull out on the wire holder and move it to one side This WIII let you
remove the glass cover
3 Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb (designed to stand
up to oven heat) available at most grocery. variety and hardware
stores
4 Replace glass cover Snap the wire holder in place
The oven vent
To replace the oven
light, remove glass
cover.
Oven vents through
right rear surface unit.
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There is an oven vent under the right rear surface element When
the oven is on. heated air will escape through it. A vent is needed for air
circulation in the oven during baking. You can cook on this surface unit
while the oven is on. A warm pan of food WIII stay warm on this unit while
the oven is on. It may be warm enough to melt butter, too.
Do not try to save heat or energy by blocking the vent. Poor
baking can result. Plastic utensils may melt if they are over the vent
while the oven is on.
The optional rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie with your oven, you can order a kit
(Part No 261881) from your dealer. Easy installation instructions come
with the kit.

Accessory canning kit (Part No. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners com-
bined 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.
Using the Self-Cleaning oven cycle
The Self-Cleaning Oven uses high heat that actually burns away
oven soil For best results and safety. read this sectlon carefully Make sure
vou understand how evrrythlng -works before you set your oven to
“CLEAN ”
Things to do before you start:
l Some areas may not be cleaned ciurlng the Self-Cleaning cycle
-~The frame around the oven opening.
-The door. especially the part around the outside of the oven seal
SolI on these areas will be more difficult to remove after the Self-
Cleaning cycle Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool
pad Rinse uselI
l Do not move or bend the fiberglass oven door seal. Do not try to
clean it by hand.
l The high heat during the cleaning cycle WIII discolor the racks and
take the shine off them if they are left In the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle If you want your oven racks to stay shiny and bright.
take them out before starting the cleaning cycle If you do clean the
racks during the cleaning cvcle. read the “Special Tips” at the end of
this sectlon
l Don’t leave any pots or pans In the oven during cleaning They u’on‘t
be able to stand the high heat
l Wipe up spillovrrs. bollovers and grease that hasn‘t baked onto the
bottom of the oven This ~111help reduce smoking during the cleaning
CYCk
l The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven Put the
oven racks on the second and top lack guides Wipe the reflector
bowls and put tulo reflector bowls upside down on each rack For best
results. they should not touch each other or the oven walls Chrome
trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
l Turn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents during the cleaning
cycle This will help remove smoke. odor and heat that are normal
during the cycle
l If you have a rotissene. be sure the motor socket cover is closed
Setting the controls to the Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Set the Oven Selector Knob
to “CLEAN.” 2. Set the Oven Temperature
Control Knob to “CLEAN.” 0

3. The clock and dials for start
and stop time should all have the
right time of day.
5. Lock the oven door by moving
the Lock Lever all the way to the
right. When it is all the way over.
the Clean Light will come on. If
the Clean Light doesn’t come on,
the lever isn’t all the way over
and the cleaning cycle won’t
start.
When the clean light comes on.
the oven starts the cleaning cycle.
About 20 minutes later, ihe Lock
Light will come on. It will stay on
during the cleaning cycle. The
door cannot be unlocked while
the Lock Light is on.
7. When the oven has cooled off
all the way, wipe out any residue
or ashes from the bottom.
4. Push in on the Stop Time
Knob and set it ahead as many
hours as you want for the clean-
ing cycle. For a lightly soiled
oven, two hours ahead may be
enough. For heavy soil, three
hours ahead may be about right.
If some soil does not get removed
during the cleaning cycle, see
“Special Tips” later in this
section.
6. The oven will shut off when
the preset stop time is reached,
but the oven door will stay locked
until the oven has cooled. When
the Lock Light turns off, turn the
Oven Selector and Owen Tem-
perature Control Knobs to
“OFF.” Now moue the Lock Le-
ver back to the left. This turns off
the Clean Light. Do notjorce the
Lock Leoet-. If it doesn’t want to
moue easily, wait until it does.
With the Lock Lever all the way
to the left, the oven door can be
opened.
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Cleaning and caring for your range
‘r’our range 1sdesqned to be easy to clean \r’ou ~~11usually wipe off
‘spills and spatters when they happen, but you UIII sometimes want to
clean under and behrnd the control knobs and surface units This sectton
iv111tell you hoi< to remote those. and U.hat to use i;chen cleaning
Removing and replacing surface unit control knobs:
1 Be sure the control knobs are set to “OFF“
2 Pull the black knobs straight off
Pull knob and trim ring
straight out. Remember
how the spring goes.
13 If the control has a chrome trim ring. pull it straight off.
1 Was/r the krnobs land tnm rings) 111ivarm. sudsy water
? Replace ttit> tnm rings first If the control spring was removed. put
it back exactlv as shown on the left.. small end first.
17 Hold the black knob so it points to “OFF“ Push It straght back on
Hemoving and replacing oven control knobs:
i Be sure the knobs are set to “OFF ”
L Pull cacti kriob straight off
i 1L’ash the knobs rn warm. sudsy ilater
1 The knobs art’ not rnterchangeable Make sure vou 11ur ttltz adjust-
able Oven Temperature Control Knob on the right place’. and the
nonadjustable Oven Selector Knob on the other
Removing surface units and reflector bowls:
To remove surface
1 Ftrst. be sure the Surface Unit Controls are all Oi-f-. and rhat t/l*
unit, lift and pull
surface unrts are cool
straight out.
2. Lift each surface unit about an inch (2.5 cm) at the edge away from the
plug-irr (receptacle). Pull the unit straight away from the plug-tn. Do
/I /, not wash surjace
units; they will burn themselves clean during normal
LI se
j L.Ift rout tht, :i~fle3Zcx
bo~4li
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they will go
level The surface u;,lt sh&ld fit into the reflect& bowl and be
Prop up the top with
support rod.
Pull to stop. Lift: pull
again.

PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Outside of
appliance
Surface un1t.i
Control knobs
and chrome
rlms
Chrome tnm
nnys
Aluminum
broiler pan
and grid
Control panel
Ovt~n racks
Oven door
glass
Self-Cleanrng
Oven
Soft cloth. warm soapy water l Wipe off regularly when range is cool
Nylon or plastic >ccIunny pad l Do not allow food containing acids (such as
fcr stubbc lrli spots Lslnegar. tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remain on
surface Acids will remove the glossy finish
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers
l Spatters or spills will burn off
l Lt’~pt~ off excessive spills with damp cloth when
>llrface unit IS cold Do not place tn Self-Cleaning
( h’ll
l 110 1101Immerse in water
Warm, sr~tisv \cate>r and br!stleJ l l&h. rlnsti and dry well
trust1
l I)( I riot soak
l WI~V out excess spills Wash with other cooklng
utenlls for routine cleaning
l Place topside down on oven racks tn oven
dunliy Self-Cleaning Oven cycle
Automat!- ,ils~liC.d~tht~r 0: l Waste [LIth other cooking utensils
warm. so,lpy iiatczt i)r plastic
scrubbing pc1c!
l 111JII<it place in Self-Cleaning Oven.
Warn-i. ~~‘,IIx. :~<\t(ll or soapy
l Wa,t: with othedr cooklng utensils
stet’l LL’O(J1[J,Kl~
l 11~I II{ )I place 111Self-Cleaning Oven
Warm, soapy water
l Wash. rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Commerc,lal glass cleaner
l Follow directions provided with cleaner
Si~lf~cl~ar~lny t )iX'!' cyck l I_~‘nvt’ 111 oven during Self-Cleaning cycle
Warm. s0-lj-r~ LLllttJr or soap4
l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for
steel wooi pad5 stubborn areas
Warm. soapy LL(3trr or pldst~c l Make certain oven is cool Wash. rinse and dry well
scrubblny pad with ioft cloth
Commerc ~zlly&s I leaner
l Follow dIrectIons provided with cleaner
.~
For areas outside Self- * Clean before using Self-Cleaning cycle to prevent
Cleaning area LISA u’arm. burn-on of soil
soapy water or soapy steel
wool pads l Follou dlrectlons given on page 9 “Using the
Self-Cleaning Oven Cycle ”
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners.
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Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self-Cleaning Oven.
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IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE, WE SUGGEST YOU
FOLLOW THESE FOUR STEPS:

2. If you need assistance*.
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone
number. Dial free from:
Continenta: U.S. . . . . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . [phone]
alid talk with one of o11r tralned Consultants The Consultant can Instruct
yc>u In how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or. if
st’rvlce IS necessary. recommend a qualified service company in your
ilrt’a
3. If you need service*.
WhIrlpool has a natIonwIde network of franchised TECH-CARE ”
IC;IVIC~ companlus TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the
linited States Tc, locate TECH-CARE service In your area, call our
COOL-LI%E stlrvlce ahslstance telephone number (see Step 2) or look In
Lour telephone dirrctorv \r’ellow Pages under
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4. If you have a problem*.
Call (our COOL -LlNt service assistance telephone number (see
Stt,p 2) arid talh 1c1t11~:IIQ of our Consultants. OI if you prefer. write to
It LJOLImuit call ot write. please provide model number, serial number,
date of purchase and a complete description of the problem. This Infor-
mation IS needed III order to better respond to your request for assistance