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Whirlpool RF377PXG manual Caring For Your Range, Cleaning Chart, wWARNING, Explosion Hazard, Part

Models: RF378PXG RF377PXG

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CARING FOR YOUR RANGE

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	• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
	• 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

MODELS RF377PXG RF378PXG Self-CleaningElectric Ranges A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliancePlease record your model’s information Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll freeRANGE SAFETY wDANGER wWARNINGwWARNING Your safety and the safety of others is very importantSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETYFor self-cleaning ranges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANELElectronic oven control pp Manual oven light switch Control panel pp. 6 Automatic oven light switch p GasketPARTS AND FEATURES Model RF378PXG Oven vent p CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktopElectronic oven control pp Manual oven light switch p Control panel pp. 7 Automatic oven light switch p GasketUSING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREASUsing the control knobs Surface cooking area heat settingsUSING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS CONT USING YOUR RANGEHome canning information Optional canning kitCookware tips USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS CONTCHARACTERISTICS OF COOKWARE MATERIALS USING YOUR RANGEHot surface indicator lights Model RF378PXGUSING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS CONT USING YOUR RANGEUSING THE OVEN Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning racks and pans USING YOUR RANGEUSING ALUMINUM FOIL USING YOUR RANGEBAKEWARE CHOICES BAKEWARE TYPEIndicator lights Using the control lockTHE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display/clockSETTING THE CLOCK USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMERUSING YOUR RANGE PRESSSTARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTION To cancel the minute timer during the countdownUSING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER CONT USING YOUR RANGEBAKING/ROASTING USING YOUR RANGEPRESS PRESSUSING YOUR RANGE BAKING/ROASTING CONTRoasting meats and poultry USING YOUR RANGESaving energy ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLUSING YOUR RANGE USING YOUR RANGEADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL CONT USING YOUR RANGEHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed example when making oven 10F coolerBROILING USING YOUR RANGEFront of rack Rear of rack continued on next pageTo custom broil at a lower temperature BROILING CONTUSING YOUR RANGE USING YOUR RANGEBroiling guidelines USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE BROILING CONTUSING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL To start baking/roasting now and stop automaticallyUSING YOUR RANGE The cook time indicator light will light upUSING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL CONT To delay start and stop automaticallyUSING YOUR RANGE 2. Choose the bake settingUSING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL CONT USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE The cook time indicator light will light upTHE OVEN VENT Ceramic glass cooktop modelCoil element model Model RF378PXGTHE ANTI-TIP BRACKET THE STORAGE DRAWERRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawerBEFORE YOU START USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLEBurn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycleSETTING THE CONTROLS USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLEUSING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE cleaning timeSETTING THE CONTROLS CONT To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeHOW THE CYCLE WORKS USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLECLEANING CHART CARING FOR YOUR RANGECLEANING METHOD wWARNINGCLEANING CHART CONT CLEANING METHODCARING FOR YOUR RANGE PARTCLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP MODEL RF378PXG CARING FOR YOUR RANGEHOW TO CLEAN PARTCOIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS MODEL RF377PXG RemovingReplacing CARING FOR YOUR RANGECOIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS MODEL RF377PXG CONT CARING FOR YOUR RANGELIFT-UP COOKTOP MODEL RF377PXG CARING FOR YOUR RANGEREMOVING THE OVEN DOOR To removeTo replace CARING FOR YOUR RANGETo turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTTHE OVEN LIGHT To replace the oven lightTROUBLESHOOTING WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVENRANGE DOES NOT WORK PROBLEMTROUBLESHOOTING COOKING RESULTSDISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEMIF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTSREQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE assist you. When callingINDEX TOPICPAGE TOPICWARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTYWARRANTY WARRANTY