Whirlpool RF377PXG, RF378PXG manual Caring for Your Range, Cleaning Chart

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

CLEANING CHART

Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all cleaning products before using them to clean your range.

PART

CLEANING METHOD

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Control Knobs

• Soap and water

• DO NOT use steel wool or

 

• Dishwasher

abrasive cleaners.

 

 

• Pull knobs straight away from

 

 

control panel.

 

 

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

Control Panel

• Soap and water

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

 

• Spray glass cleaner

• Apply spray cleaner to paper towel;

 

 

do not spray directly on panel.

Exterior Surfaces*

• Soap and water

• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh

(excluding ceramic glass cooktop,

• Mild liquid cleaner

cleaners like chlorine bleach,

control panel and oven door glass)

• Spray glass cleaner

ammonia or oven cleaners.

 

 

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

 

• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing

• Gently clean around the model

 

pad

and serial plate; too much

 

 

scrubbing could remove the

 

 

numbers.

Ceramic glass cooktop

 

• See the “Cleaning the ceramic

(Model RF378PXG)

 

glass cooktop” section.

Coil Elements

 

• DO NOT clean or immerse in water.

(Model RF377PXG)

 

Spatters and spills will burn off.

Porcelain-enamel reflector

 

 

bowls* (Model RF377PXG)

 

• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.

• Light to moderate soil

• Soap and water

 

• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing

 

 

pad

 

 

• Dishwasher

 

• Heavy to burned-on soils

• Solution of 1/2 cup ammonia to

• Soak bowls for 20 minutes, then

 

1 gallon water

scrub with plastic pad.

 

• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing

 

 

pad

 

 

• Mild abrasive powdered cleanser

 

 

or commercial oven cleaner

 

 

• Self-Cleaning cycle

• Place bowls upside down on oven

 

 

racks.

*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, may affect the finish.

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Contents Cubic Foot Oven 8053400800 253 Range Safety On nextImportant Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hoodRemovable storage drawer p Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Model RF378PXG Oven vent p Cleantop ceramic glass cooktop Surface heating Indicator lightArea you are setting Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knobUsing Your Range Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USEHome canning information Optional canning kitTo protect your range Surface PanCookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heatingHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopRack placement for specific foods Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pansUsing Aluminum Foil Bakeware ChoicesDisplay/clock Indicator lights Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Setting the Clock Using the Electronic Minute TimerPress Clock Example forSTARTING/CANCELING a Function To clear the display, turn off the minute timerDisplay counts down Time of dayBAKING/ROASTING Rear of rackExample for set temperature of 325F Roasting meats and poultryFactory setting On next Saving energyAdjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees FahrenheitBroiling Front of rack Rear of rackStart the oven Broil indicator light will light upPress Custom Broil Rack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guidelinesApproximate Time Example shows 10-minute baking/roasting time Cook time indicator light will light upExample shows bake at 375F Press Cook Time Display counts down cook time To delay start and stop automaticallyChoose the bake setting Start time/delay indicator light will light up Example shows 2 o’clock start timeWhen the start time is reached Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model Coil element modelANTI-TIP Bracket Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerTips Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure youBefore YOU Start Example shows 41⁄2-hour Setting the ControlsCleaning time To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time HOW the Cycle WorksCleaning Chart Caring for Your RangeCleaning Chart Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Model RF378PXG Removing ReplacingCoil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF377PXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF377PXG To replace Removing the Oven DoorTo remove Oven Light To replace the oven lightTroubleshooting When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenProblem Cause Range does not WorkProblem Solution Cooking ResultsRequesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance withIndex TopicLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for
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