Whirlpool RF301OXT manual Range Care, GeneralCleaning

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Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.

To Broil:

1.Turn oven control knob to BR to broil.

2.After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.

BROILING CHART

For best results, place food 3" (7.0 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

FOOD

RACK

APPROXIMATE

 

POSITION

TIME (minutes)

 

 

 

Steak

 

 

1" (2.5 cm) thick

 

 

medium

4

15-18

well-done

4

19-23

 

 

 

Ground meat patties*

 

 

³⁄₄" (2 cm) thick

 

 

well-done

4

15-18

 

 

 

Pork chops

 

 

1" (2.5 cm) thick

 

 

well-done

4

22-26

 

 

 

Ham slice, precooked

 

 

¹₂ " (1.25 cm) thick

 

 

warm

4

8-12

 

 

 

Bacon

 

 

well-done

4

6-10

 

 

 

Chicken

 

 

bone-in pieces

 

 

well-done

3 or 4

28-38

 

 

 

Fish Fillets

 

 

flaky

4

8-12

Fish Steaks

 

 

1" (2.5 cm) thick

 

 

flaky

4

10-15

 

 

 

*Place up to 9 patties on broiler grid.

RANGE CARE

GeneralCleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

(on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs.

When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

COIL ELEMENTS

Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.

For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”

Cleaning Method:

Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.

BURNER BOWLS

Cleaning Method:

Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:

Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool pad.

Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.

Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.

Porcelain enamel only, not chrome

Dishwasher

Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

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