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- Page 1 STANDARD-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE A Note To You ;TSZF* Parts And Features Using Your Range Caring For Your Range If You Need E2T-E~ Warranty 1400-253-1301 Call us with questions or mments. MODEL RF316PXY...
- Page 2 ANoteToYou Thank you for buying a Whirlpool You have purchased a quality, worldclass into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
- Page 3 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 @Read all instructions before using the range. *Install or locate the range onl in accordance with the provi dy ed Installation Instructions.
- Page 4 #Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot surfaces ma result in burns from steam. b 0 not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire. IKeep range vents unobstructed.
- Page 5 Grease @Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spillovers immediately. *Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by coverin with a well- fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat tray.
- Page 6 PartsAndFeatures This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Left surface unit controls Surface unit Model and serial number plate Removable storage drawer Control panel Automatic Left front MEALTIMER”...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Using Your Range In This Section Using the surface units ... and pans ... 9 racks Positioning For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking.. Setting the clock ... Using the Minute Timer ... Bakinglroasting Adjusting the oven temperature To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. - Page 8 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. Medium-low To keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.
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Page 9: Positioning Racks And Pans
Home canning information . Use flat-bottomed canners/pans resuits. Some canners have ridged bottoms (porcelain enamel-ware) and are not recom- mended. They do not make good contact with the surface unit and cause severe overheating which damages the cooktop. Use the largest surface unit for best results. -
Page 10: For Best Air Circulation
For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. -
Page 11: Setting The Clock
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 correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF. -
Page 12: Bakinglroasting
Baking/roasting Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, rack at front and pull out. For further informa- tion see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 9. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature... -
Page 13: Broiling
Loosen the locking screws inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches. To lower the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch counter- clockwise. Each notch equals about 5°F (2.5%). To raise the temperature, hold knob handle firmly and move the tooth a notch clockwise. -
Page 14: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position TYPE OF FOOD/ RACK POSITION FROM BOlTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. -
Page 15: Using The Automatic Mealtimer" Clock
Using the automatic The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Timed baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. -
Page 16: The Oven Vent
To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is not pushed in. -
Page 17: The Storage Drawer
If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits: White (Kit No. 814069) Almond (Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Drawer slide rail... - Page 18 Caring ForYour In This Section Cleaning the cooktop ...._... 18 Removing the oven door ....... . . 20 Your range is designed for ease of care.
- Page 19 Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477) or razor scraper (Part No. 3183488), write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte. IN 46350 Call l-800-253-1301 major credit card to order by phone. surface specks and discolora- do not affect...
- Page 20 Removing the oven door Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before removing oven door. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1.
- Page 21 PART WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy Exterior surfaces water [other than cooktop and control panel) Steel-wool pad and warm, Broiler pan and grid soapy water [clean after each use) Oven racks Steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a...
- Page 22 The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned OFF before replacing the light bulb.
- Page 23 If You Need Assistance OrService This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
- Page 24 POSSIBLE PROBLEM You are not pushing in Control knob(s) will not turn. before trying to turn. The range is not level. Cooking results are not what you The oven temperature expected. seems too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven as the recipe calls for.
- Page 25 Whirlpool appliance. To locate FSP replacement refer to Step 3 above or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance 5. If you are not satisfied the problem...
- Page 28 From Date of Purchase FULL FIVE-YEAR FSP replacement WARRANTY From Date of to the original purchaser of this product. Whirlpool warrants that: Purchase -The ceramic cooktop will not discolor -The ceramic cooktop pattern will not wear off -The not crack...