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RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:

wDANGER

wWARNING

You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

wWARNING

Tip Over Hazard

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.

Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.

See the installation instructions for details.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip Bracket

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

•Slide range forward.

•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.

•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

Range Foot

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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 informationHot surface indicator lights Using cookware on ceramic Glass cooktopsCeramic glass cooktop model 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 PlaceUsing the control lock Electronic Oven ControlDisplay/clock 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 325FBroiling guide Approximate TimeRack Minutes Meat Position Side Oven Vent Ceramic glass cooktop modelCoil element 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 tipsCleaning Chart Part HOW to CleanCaring for Your Range 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 RF385PXECleaning tips To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructionsStore razor blades out of reach of children 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 ResultsIf YOU Need Replacement Parts For Further AssistanceOur consultants provide assistance with Page Topic IndexWhirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR