Whirlpool RF364PXE Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs

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USING YOUR RANGE

To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS

Using the control knobs

Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Surface cooking area heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

HI

•To start foods cooking.

 

•To bring liquids to a boil.

6-8

•To hold a rapid boil.

 

•To fry chicken or pancakes.

5

•For gravy, pudding, and icing.

 

•To cook large amounts of

 

vegetables.

2-4

•To keep food cooking after

 

starting it on a higher setting.

LO

•To keep food warm until it’s

 

ready to serve.

Easy ways to save energy

•Match the pan to the surface cooking area size.

•The pan should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.

•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.

•Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

•Place a filled pan on the surface cooking area before turning it on.

•Coil element model: Keep your reflector bowls clean for best heat reflection.

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven Part no Rev. CThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Look for these tipsRange Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodParts and Features Model RF360PXE shown Oven vent pPlug-in coil element with one-piece reflector bowl Left front Left rear Control knob ElectronicModel RF364PXE shown Manual oven light switch Surface heating indicator lightElectronic oven control Surface cooking area markerUsing Your Range Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USEUsing cookware Using the right cookware makes a big differenceHome canning information Optional canning kitHot surface indicator light Using cookware on Ceramic glass cooktopsRack placement for specific foods Positioning Racks and PansGeneral guidelines Food Rack PositionUsing Aluminum Foil for Baking Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place For Best AIR CirculationIndicator lights Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control DisplayRear of rack STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionBAKING/ROASTING Example for set temperature of 350F Roasting meats and poultrySave energy and save money Blank displayAdjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackTo custom broil at a lower temperature After broiling, turn off the ovenBroiling Tips Broiling guideApproximate Time Rack Minutes Meat Position SideCoil element models Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop models ANTI-TIP Bracket WWARNINGStorage Drawer Removing the storage drawerReplacing the storage drawer Lower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guidesBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before YOU StartSetting the Controls Self-cleaning tips HOW the Cycle WorksCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Cooktop Broiler panGrid Oven racksRemoving Replacing Caring for Your RangeCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Store razor blades out of reach of children Cleaning tipsTo avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions Steps to follow If There are What to doRemoving the Oven Door To removeTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightRange does not Work TroubleshootingProblem Cause Cooking Results Our consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Replacement PartsFor Further Assistance Page Page Index TopicLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for

RF360PXE, RF360BXE, RF364BXE, RF364PXE specifications

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