Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RF385PXD Whirlpool
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Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Range Safety ............................................ 4 Getting to Know Your Range ................... 7 Using Your Range .................................... 8 Using the surface units .
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool ranges are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Range Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given.
@Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. *Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam. Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements.
When using the oven *Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. minimized by venting with a hood or open window and wiping out excess food spills prior to self- cleaning.
Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included.
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface units Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting.
l The pan materlal (metal or glass) affects how fast heat transfers from the surface unit through the pan material and how evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results. l Handles should be made of sturdy, heat-resistant material and be securely attached to the pan.
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, lar.
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: l Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
The electronic oven control Electronic Timer set and off display pads (p. 14) 7 Clock pad (P. 13) Manual oven light pad (P. 47) Oven Temperature Electronic Hour Minute Start/ Off/ selector pads MEALTIMEFF pads pads enter cancel pads control pads pad pad Display/clock (P.
Setting the clock NOTE: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time. 1. Press Clock pad. PRESS YOU SEE 2.
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 hours and minutes up to 12 hours. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under one hour. You will hear four 2-second tones when the set time is up.
To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer Off pad. PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) Starting a function After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. If you do not press the Start/Enter pad within 5 seconds of programming, “START?” will show on the display as a reminder.
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Choose baking/roasting setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE . Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F.
6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven tempera- ture at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 7. After cooking, turn off oven.
3. Enter the adjustment. PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) To display temperatures in “C instead of OF: Press and hokf the Custom Broil pad for 5 s8c- onds. A short lone will sound and the tempera- tures displayed will be converted. To switch back to “F, repeat the instructions above.
4. Press Custom Broil pad. PRESS 5. Start oven. PRESS NOTE: You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start/ Enter pad. To change the setting, see “To custom broil at a lower temperature” below. After changing the setting, you must press the Start/Enter pad again.
Broiling rack position chart 3ACK POSlTlON TYPE OF FOOD/ -ROM BOlTOM DONENESS 4 Hamburger patties and thin steaks, 95 thick or less 3 Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham .
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.
2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a tem- - YL perature other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature c - shows on the small display.
7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you press the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 stxmds.
5. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2 o’clock. This provides a 2-hour cook time (the difference between the time of day and the stop time).
To delay start and stop automatically: Method l-Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Choose Bake setting.
7. Set start time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will auto- matically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time).
Method 2-Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2. Choose Bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE 3. Set temperature (optional).
7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the dis- PlaY. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a 30-minute cook time (the difference between the start and stop times).
10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you press the off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds.
3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS YOU SEE Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the tem- perature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on c - the small display.
8. Complete entry. NOTES: l You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the StarVEnter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 8. *The display will show ‘door” and a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position) when you try to bake/roast.
To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER” control: l Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle. Failure to follow the above could result in sickness.
The storage drawer You can remove the storage drawer to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installation of the anti-tip floor bracket (if you have one). Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: Replacing the storage drawer: Dra slid rail 1.
The anti-tip bracket The range will not tip during normal use. However, tipping can occur if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket properly secured.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand- cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control.
Before setting the controls @Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.) aMove Lock Lever all the way to the right-the Clean position. Setting the controls To start cleaning immediately: 2. Set cleaning time (optional).
3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is not latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position). 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures.
To delay start using stop time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 3%hour Setf-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Seff-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3% hours, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time.
6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting tempera- tures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE YOU SEE (example for 530 stop time) 8.
To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 3%hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a SetCleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3% hours, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time.
6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display when the oven temperature goes above normal baking/roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. YOU SEE 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: NOTE: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time.
Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever sDills or soilina occurs will help to keep it-looking and operating like new. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
Replacing 1. 2. 3. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cooktop at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry (other than control soapy water thoroughly. panel) l Use nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
The oven light The oven light will come on when you open NOTE: The oven light will not work during the oven door. To turn the light on when the the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 50.
PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected (continued) CAUSE l You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe). l The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the fcod. l You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.
Reauestina - -m -~~ - - - Service w - Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 48-49. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* .
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ANTI-TIP BRACKET ............................... 34 ASSISTANCE ..................................
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Range Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects WARRANTY in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by From Date of Purchase an authorized Whirlpool service company.
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