Whirlpool RF385PXD Energy saving tips, Using the electronic Mealtimer control, Prepare oven

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Energy saving tips

Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product:

l Use pans with flat bottoms, straight sides, and tight-fitting lids.

. Match the pan to the surface unit size. l Cook with a minimum of liquid or fat to

help shorten cooking time.

l Preheat pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

l Start food on higher heat settings, then set surface unit control on low or off to finish cooking. Use retained heat for cooking when possible.

l Use the more efficient surface units instead of the oven when possible.

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Turn on the surface unit only after placing filled pan on the unit.

“Ovenpeeking” may cause heat loss, longer cooking times, and unsatisfactory baking results. Rely on your timer to keep track of the cooking time.

Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven is warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven.

Preheat the oven no longer than neces-

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Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the range. When using the oven to cook one food, try to cook the rest of the meal in il also.

Do not preheat when broiling, roasting, or cooking items such as casseroles.

Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control

The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around.

Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. -they will not rise properly.

This section discusses two methods for starting baking/roasting now and stopping automatically later, and three methods for starting and stopping baking/roasting automatically. Read this section carefully to choose which method(s) is best for you.

Before uslng the electronic MEALTIMER control, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 13.)

To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically:

Method l-Using Cook Time:

1. Prepare oven.

Position the oven rack(s) properly and put fxxd in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10.

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Table of Contents CompletePart no Rev. a Table of Contents Please record your model’s information Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ applianceYour safety is important to us Range SafetyOn next @Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the range Getting to Know Your Range Control Panel34j Using the surface units Using Your RangeSurface unit indicator lights Surface Unit markersTo protect your range Home canning informationPrepare small batches at a time Optional canning kitPans Positioning racksFor best air circulatitin FoodUsing aluminum foil for baking Using the control lock Command padsElectronic oven control Display/clockSetting the clock Press Clock pad Set timeStart clock Press Timer Set pad Using the electronic Minute TimerStart Minute Timer Turn off Minute TimerAudible signals Canceling a functionPress Timer Off pad To cancel the Minute TimerWhen roasting or cooking Casseroles, put food in oven Choose baking/roasting setting Set temperature optionalBaking/roasting Position racks When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated Adjusting the oven temperature control Set new offset temperature After cooking, turn off ovenTo display temperatures in Cinstead Enter the adjustmentHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed BroilingTo custom broil at a lower Temperature When broiling Is done, turn offPress Custom Broil pad Start oven OvenBroiling rack position chart Broiling tips3ACK POSlTlON Type of FOOD/ -ROM BOlTOM Doneness Using the electronic Mealtimer control Energy saving tipsPrepare oven Press Cook Time Pad Set cook time Choose Bake setting Set temperature optionalMethod Z-Using Stop Time When baking/roasting is doneTurn off oven Press Stop Time padSet stop time Choose Bake setting Set start time When start time is reachedComplete entry Display counts down cook tinm?Set start time Press Stop Time pad Method 2-Using Delay Start Time and Stop TimeSet stop time When baking/roasting is Method 3-Using Cook Time Stop TimeDone Press Press Stop Time pad Set stop timeTime EntryOven vent Drawer Removing the storage Storage DrawerOptional door panel pat Anti-tip bracketUsing the Self-Cleaning Cycle Before you startBurn Hazard Before setting the controls Setting the controlsTo start cleaning immediately Set cleaning Time optional After Self-Cleaning cycle starts After Self-Cleaning cycle endsWhen oven reaches normal baklng/roastlng temperatures Press Auto Clean pad Set cleaning time optionalTo delay start using stop time Example for 530 stop time To delay start using delay start time Press Delay Start Time pad Set start time Complete entryAfter Self-Cleaning cycle ends When oven reaches normal To stop Self-cleaningCycle at Any Time How the cycle works Special tipsSurface units and reflector bowls Caring for YourRemoving Electrical Shock HazardReplacing Part What to USE HOW to Clean Cleaning ChartLift-up cooktop Control knobsExterior surfaces Do not clean in Self-Cleaning cycleUnits Porcelain43namelTo replace the oven light Oven lightOther possible problems and their causes TroubleshootingProblemcause If nothing operates, check the followingCause ProblemIf you need service Service wIf you need FSP Replacement parts If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedTopic IndexLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR Electric Range WarrantyWarranty Whirlpool will not PAY for
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