Whirlpool RF385PXE, RF386PXE manual Oven Vent, Ceramic glass cooktop model, Coil element model

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USING YOUR RANGE

THE OVEN VENT

wWARNING

Burn Hazard

Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Ceramic glass cooktop model

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you could get poor baking/ roasting results.

Oven vent

Coil element model

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook on this coil element or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.

Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.

	NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.	Oven vent
	They could melt.	Oven vent
	They could melt.

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Contents Part no Rev. C Cubic Foot OvenLook for these tips Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceOn next Range SafetyImportant Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning rangesLeft front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knob Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Removable storage drawer pParts and Features Setting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobsOptional canning kit Using cookwareUsing the right cookware makes a big difference Home canning informationCeramic glass cooktop model Hot surface indicator lightsUsing cookware on ceramic Glass cooktops Food Rack Position Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans General guidelinesFor Best AIR Circulation Using Aluminum Foil for BakingWhere to place pans When YOU have PlaceDisplay/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for 10 minutes Setting the ClockPress the clock pad Example forTime of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Display counts downExample for bake at 375F BAKING/ROASTINGRoasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 350FSave energy and save money Fahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook DegreesFront of rack Rear of rack BroilingExample shows broil at 400F Example shows broil at 325FRack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guideApproximate Time Coil element model Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model WWARNING ANTI-TIP BracketLower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guides Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerBefore YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youExample shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning time Setting the ControlsHOW the Cycle Works Self-cleaning tipsCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Cooktop Porcelain-enamelReflector bowls Ceramic glassRemoving Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXEReplacing Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXECoil Elements and Reflector Bowls LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF385PXEStore razor blades out of reach of children Cleaning tipsTo avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions If There are What to do Steps to followTo remove Removing the Oven DoorTo replace To replace the oven light Oven LightRange does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem CauseDisplay Messages Cooking ResultsOur consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Replacement PartsFor Further Assistance Page Topic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR