Whirlpool RF386PXE Before YOU Start, Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you

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USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE

The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.

wWARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.

BEFORE YOU START

Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you:

•Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning.

NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket. You may get poor cleaning, baking, and roasting.

•Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven.

•Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

•Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down. When sugar is heated to a high temperature in the Self- Cleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain. This can cause staining and etching or pitting.

•Remove the oven racks from the oven if you want them to remain shiny. You can clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they will become harder to slide. (See the “Cleaning chart” in the “Caring for Your Range” section.) If you clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The guides are counted from bottom to top.)

•Heat and odors are normal during the Self- Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.

DO NOT hand-clean gasket

Hand-clean

frame

Hand-clean door around edge

TIPS:

•Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.

•Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They may melt.

•Do not leave any foil in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and damage the oven surface.

•The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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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 hoodRemovable storage drawer p Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knobParts and Features Using the control knobs Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Setting Recommended USEHome canning information Using cookwareUsing the right cookware makes a big difference Optional canning kitCeramic glass cooktop model Hot surface indicator lightsUsing cookware on ceramic Glass cooktops General guidelines Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans Food Rack PositionWhen YOU have Place Using Aluminum Foil for BakingWhere to place pans For Best AIR CirculationDisplay/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for Setting the ClockPress the clock pad Example for 10 minutesDisplay counts down STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Example for bake at 375FExample for set temperature of 350F Roasting meats and poultrySave energy and save money To Cook Degrees Adjust byThis Number FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackExample shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FRack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guideApproximate Time Coil element model Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model ANTI-TIP Bracket WWARNINGReplacing the storage drawer Storage DrawerRemoving 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 Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeSelf-cleaning tips HOW the Cycle WorksCaring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Ceramic glass Porcelain-enamelReflector bowls CooktopCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE RemovingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE ReplacingLIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF385PXE Coil Elements and Reflector BowlsStore 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 lightProblem Cause TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesOur consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Replacement PartsFor Further Assistance Page Index TopicFull FIVE-YEAR Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for
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