Using Your Range, Using the control knobs | Whirlpool RF377PXG

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.

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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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Whirlpool RF377PXG Using Your Range, Using the Surface Cooking Areas, Using the control knobs, Easy ways to save energy

Contents

Cubic Foot Oven 8053400 800 253 Range Safety On next Important Safety Instructions For self-cleaning ranges For units with ventilating hood Removable 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 knob Using Your Range Using the Surface Cooking AreasUsing the control knobs Setting Recommended USE Home canning information Optional canning kitTo protect your range Surface Pan Cookware tips Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating Hot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktop Rack placement for specific foods Where to place pansWhen YOU have Place Positioning racks and pans Using Aluminum Foil Bakeware Choices Display/clock Indicator lights Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Setting the Clock Using the Electronic Minute TimerPress Clock Example for STARTING/CANCELING a Function To clear the display, turn off the minute timerDisplay counts down Time of day BAKING/ROASTING Rear of rack Example for set temperature of 325F Roasting meats and poultry Factory setting On next Saving energy Adjust by This NumberTo Cook Degrees Fahrenheit Broiling Front of rack Rear of rack Start 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 time When the start time is reached Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model Coil element model ANTI-TIP Bracket Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer Tips 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 Works Cleaning Chart Caring for Your Range Cleaning Chart Cleaning the Ceramic Glass Cooktop Model RF378PXG Removing Replacing Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF377PXG LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF377PXG To replace Removing the Oven DoorTo remove Oven Light To replace the oven light Troubleshooting When SELF-CLEANING Your OvenProblem Cause Range does not Work Problem Solution Cooking Results Requesting Assistance or Service Our consultants provide assistance with Index Topic Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFull FIVE-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for