Whirlpool RF396PXY, RF396PCY manual When using the oven

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l Use only d potholders. Moist or damp po7holders on hot surfaces ma result in bums from steam. b 0 not let pot- holder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth for a potholder. It coul J catch on fire.

lKeep range vents unobstructed.

lDo not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury.

lDo not store flammable materi- als on or near the range. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.

When using the cooktop

lDo not cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician immedi- ately.

lSelect a pan with a flat bottom that is about the same size as the surface unit. If pan is smaller than the surface unit, some of the heat in element will be-exposed anil may result

b”o:“h~l~~~.n~,sf~~t~~~~~e a!so improves cooking effi- ciency.

lCheck to be sure glass cooking utensils are safe for use on the range. Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cook- tops without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

lNever leave surface units unattended at high heat set- tings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

lTurn pan handles inward, but not over other surface units. This will help reduce the chance of bums, igniting of flammable materials, and spills due to bumping of the pan.

When using the oven

l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired Pocation while oven IS cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

lUse care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam es- cape before removing or replac- ing food.

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Contents ImportantSafety Instructions Your safety is important to us ANoteToYouThank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Serial Number DealerImportant Safety Instructions On nextWhen using the oven Foam-type extinguisher PartsAnd Features Control Panel Left LaRUsing Your Range Using the surface unitsUsing the ceramic cooktop Cookware tipsPans Positioning racksHome canning information Using aluminum foil for baking For best air circulationElectronic oven controls Command padsDisplay/clock Using the electronic Minute Timer Setting the clockPush the Start/Enter pad Using the Off/Cancel pad Audible signalsTo cancel the Minute Timer To shut off all signals except for the end-of- timer toneBaking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control To broil at a lower temperature BroilingBroiling rack position chart Broiling tipsEnergy saving tips From BOlTOM Doneness Quickly searing food, rare steaksUsing the electronic Mealtimer control Method Z-Using Stop Time Display will count down the baking/ roasting time in minutesTo cancel the Mealtimer control setting Page Method 2-Using Start Time and Stop Time Page Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time Page Oven vent Storage drawer Anti-tip bracketOptional door panel pat To verify the anti-tip bracket ir engagedUsinglheSelfCleaning Cycle Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youHow the cycle works Before you startSetting the controls Page To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time Special tipsCaring ForYour Range Cleaning the cooktopThis Section Cleaning tips Other Range Cooktop light Light bulbsElectrical Shock Hazard Oven light Before calling for assistance If You Need Assistance Or ServiceNothing will operate Oven will not operate Reset the clock See Call for service. See on If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance If you need FSP@ replace- ment partsWarranty From Date CleanTon Electric Freestanding RangeWarrantyPart no Rev. a
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