Whirlpool RF385PXG Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs

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USING YOUR RANGE

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.

NOTE: The

ACCUSIMMER™ control knob does not have to be pushed in before turning.

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 food cooking.

 

•To bring liquid to a boil.

6-8

•To hold a rapid boil.

 

•To quickly brown or sear food.

5

•To maintain a slow boil.

 

•To fry poultry or meat.

 

•To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.

2-4

•To stew or steam food.

 

 

•To simmer food.

LO

•To keep food warm.

 

•To melt chocolate or butter.

ACCUSIMMER

•For a low simmer or when using

MIN

 

lids.

MAX

•For a high simmer or when

 

simmering without lids.

Using the ACCUSIMMERª feature

ACCUSIMMER is an adjustable setting for the left front element which allows for more accurate sim- mering of foods.

To set the ACCUSIMMER control:

1.Turn the small element knob clockwise from the NORMAL BURNER position to the ACCUSIMMER ON position. The indicator light will glow.

2.Turn the left front element knob ON between the ACCUSIMMER MIN and MAX settings. Adjust the setting according to type and size of cookware, the type and amount of food, and whether cookware lids are on or off. (See “Cookware tips” section.)

NOTE: All other elements can be used for normal operation whether ACCUSIMMER is in use or not.

 

ACCUSIMMER

OFF

 

 

NORMAL

MIN

 

BURNER

LO

HI

 

2

8

 

3

7

 

4

6

 

 

5

MAX

8

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven 8053401BThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance On next Range SafetyANTI-TIP Bracket Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodParts and Features Control PanelAccusimmer AccubakeParts and Features Left front Left rear Control knobUsing Your Range Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Using the ACCUSIMMERª featureHome canning information Optional canning kitTo protect your range Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopRack placement for specific foods Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil To catch spilloversDisplay/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Setting the Clock Using the Electronic Minute TimerPress Clock Example forSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To cancel the minute timerTurn off the minute timer Press Timer OFFBAKING/ROASTING Roasting meats and poultryFront of rack Example for bake at 375FExample for set temperature of 350F Saving energyAdjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitBroiling Example shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FRack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guidelinesApproximate Time Coil element models Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop models Replacing the storage drawer Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Tips Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youBefore YOU Start Using the SELF-CLEANING Cycle Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeSetting the Controls HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCleaning Chart Caring for Your Range Removing ReplacingCaring for Your Range LIFT-UP Cooktop Models RF385PXG and RF387LXH Removing the Oven Door To removeTo replace Before removing the doorOven Light To replace the oven lightTroubleshooting When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenProblem Cause Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR

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