How To Position Racks andPans How To Use Aluminum Foil forBaking Broiling Setting the Oven Controls Custom Broil Broiling Tips 01990 Whirlpool Before you use your range You are responsible for: Reading and following all safety precautions Installing and leveling...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire, electrical to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, Read all instructions before using the range. Install or locate the range only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Parts and features Models RF363PXW and RF3620XV OVEN LIGHT SURFAC: UNIT INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT REAR LOCKED CoNTRoL KNoB INDICATOR CONTROL PANEL \ 8” OR 6” PLUG-IN SURFACE UNIT MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER [black front on RF363PXVT only) \’...
Using your range Using the Surface Units Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a setting. They can be set anywhere between and OFF. Until you get used to the settings, use the following start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control cooking.
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2. The pan should have straight sides and a tight-fitting 3. Choose medium to heavy gauge (thickness) Remember that a very heavy pan will be even heavier 4. The pan material (metal or glass] affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material the pan bottom.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool service company. with dented bottoms. They do not make good which over the surface unit.
Setting the Clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day. Using the Minute Tier The Minute Timer does not star-l or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer. Set it in minutes up to an hour.
Baking or Roasting Setting the Oven Controls Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For information on positioning racks, see “How To Position Racks and Pans” on page 3.
How To Position Racks and Pans The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered oven. Always leave at least IM to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between pan and the oven walls and other pans. For proper cooking, follow these guidelines Angel and bundt cake pans, yeast breads, frozen pies, large roasts and turkeys - place...
The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. For Best Air Circulation: Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. Allow IYz-2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
Broiling Setting the Oven Controls before Position the rack properly turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm] away from the broil element. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position [open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm).
Broiling Tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. liquid and fat away from the cooking or fire. Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature your old oven may have shifted gradually Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide compared to your old oven, the new design If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature...
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER’” The automatic MEALTIMER’” Clock is designed times you set, even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require Do not use the automatic such as meats and casseroles. cookies, etc... undercooking will result.
To start baking now and stop automatically: Position rack(s) properly and place 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob oven to shut off. Make sure the Start Time Knob is out. 4.
The Storage Drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer to make it easier to clean under the range, and to check anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer Empty drawer of any pots and pans before removing drawer.
Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Removing Burn and Electrical Make sure all surface units are OFF before removing surface units and reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or elec- trical shock. Turn off all surface units 3.
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Replacing Burn, Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Make sure ail surface units are OFF before replacing reflector bowls. Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical Do not line the reflector bowls with foil. Fire or electrical could result. Turn off att surface units.
Lift-Up Cooktop Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard . Be sure both support rods are fully extended and in the locked position. Failure to do so could result in personal injury from the cooktop acci- dentally...
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle very high heat The Self-Cleaning cycle uses you start, make sure you understand cycle safely. Before You Start Clean the areas shown by hand. They do not get hot enough dur- ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away.
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Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning heat, odors and smoke to dlsappear Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Time clockwise Knob or 3 hours. Use 2 hours for light soil.
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Special Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning get rid of heat, odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. If the Self-Cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean the cycle may not have been set long enough pared...
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE Exterior Warm soapy water surfaces a soft cloth. (porcelain Non-abrasive plastic and chrome scrubbing pad or tlnlsh) non-abrasive cleaner for heavily-soiled areas. (chrome tlnlsh) NOTE: For chrome surfaces, before uslng non-abrasive InStNCtlOnS Top Pollshlng Creme No cleaning required.
The oven will come on when you push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again Model RF3620XV: The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To Replace : Electrlcal Shock and Personal Injury Hazard...
If you need assistance%. Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv- ice assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained con- sultants.
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Assistance” section of this book. After additional help can be found by calling telephone number, l-800-253-1301, from anywhere Service Mark of Whirlpool Printed in U.S.A. Ovens. Trash Compaclors Room Au Condllwws EROOl in the acts please Corporation Oehumldlllen. Automat...