Whirlpool RF377PXG Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs

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USING YOUR RANGE

USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS

Using the control knobs

Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them anywhere between HI and OFF.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

Surface cooking area heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

HI

•To start food cooking.

 

•To bring liquid to a boil.

6-8

•To hold a boil.

 

•To quickly brown or sear food.

5

•To maintain a slow boil.

 

•To fry poultry or meat.

 

•To make pudding, sauce, or gravy.

2-4

•To stew or steam food.

 

•To simmer food.

LO

•To keep food warm.

Easy ways to save energy

•To help shorten your cooking time, use the least amount of liquid possible.

•Preheat your pots and pans only when recommended and for the shortest time possible.

•Start your food on a higher heat setting, then turn the control to a lower setting to finish cooking.

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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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