Whirlpool RF386PXE, RF385PXE manual Important Safety Instructions

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RANGE SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

•WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

•CAUTION – Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

•Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

•Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

•Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range.

•User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

•Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

•Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among those areas are the cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top.

•Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

•Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

•Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

•Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

•Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

•Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

•Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

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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 Control PanelRemovable storage drawer p Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knobParts and Features Using 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 kitUsing cookware on ceramic Glass cooktops Hot surface indicator lightsCeramic glass cooktop model Rack 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 CirculationElectronic Oven Control Using the control lockDisplay/clock Setting the Clock Press the clock padExample for Example for 10 minutesSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To cancel the minute timerDisplay counts down Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Example for bake at 375FExample for set temperature of 350F Roasting meats and poultrySave energy and save money Adjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackExample shows broil at 325F Example shows broil at 400FApproximate Time Broiling guideRack Minutes Meat Position Side Ceramic glass cooktop model Oven VentCoil element model 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 Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning timeSelf-cleaning tips HOW the Cycle WorksPart HOW to Clean Cleaning ChartCaring for Your Range Porcelain-enamel Reflector bowlsCeramic glass CooktopCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE RemovingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE ReplacingLIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF385PXE Coil Elements and Reflector BowlsTo avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions Cleaning tipsStore razor blades out of reach of children Steps to follow If There are What to doRemoving the Oven Door To removeTo replace Oven Light To replace the oven lightTroubleshooting When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenProblem Cause Range does not WorkCooking Results Display MessagesFor Further Assistance If YOU Need Replacement PartsOur consultants provide assistance with Page Index TopicLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for
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