Oven Vent, Ceramic glass cooktop model | Whirlpool RF385PXE specs

USING YOUR RANGE

THE OVEN VENT

wWARNING

Burn Hazard

Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Ceramic glass cooktop model

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel. The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent, or you could get poor baking/ roasting results.

Oven vent

Coil element model

Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook on this coil element or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.

Do not block the vent by using extra large pans or covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.

	NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.	Oven vent
	They could melt.	Oven vent
	They could melt.

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Whirlpool RF385PXE, RF386PXE manual Oven Vent, Ceramic glass cooktop model, Coil element model

Contents

Part no Rev. C Cubic Foot Oven Look for these tips Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance On next Range Safety Important Safety Instructions For units with ventilating hood For self-cleaning ranges Left front Left rear Right rear Right front Control knob Parts and FeaturesControl Panel Removable storage drawer p Parts and Features Setting Recommended USE Using Your RangeUsing the Surface Cooking Areas Using the control knobs Optional canning kit Using cookwareUsing the right cookware makes a big difference Home canning information Ceramic glass cooktop model Hot surface indicator lightsUsing cookware on ceramic Glass cooktops Food Rack Position Rack placement for specific foodsPositioning Racks and Pans General guidelines For Best AIR Circulation Using Aluminum Foil for BakingWhere to place pans When YOU have Place Display/clock Using the control lockElectronic Oven Control Example for 10 minutes Setting the ClockPress the clock pad Example for Time of day STARTING/CANCELING a FunctionTo cancel the minute timer Display counts down Example for bake at 375F BAKING/ROASTING Roasting meats and poultry Example for set temperature of 350F Save energy and save money Fahrenheit Adjust byThis Number To Cook Degrees Front of rack Rear of rack Broiling Example shows broil at 400F Example shows broil at 325F Rack Minutes Meat Position Side Broiling guideApproximate Time Coil element model Oven VentCeramic glass cooktop model WWARNING ANTI-TIP Bracket Lower slide rail inside drawer Opening Upper drawer guides Storage DrawerRemoving the storage drawer Replacing the storage drawer Before YOU Start Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Example shows 41⁄2-hour cleaning time Setting the Controls HOW the Cycle Works Self-cleaning tips Caring for Your Range Cleaning ChartPart HOW to Clean Cooktop Porcelain-enamelReflector bowls Ceramic glass Removing Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE Replacing Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls Model RF385PXE Coil Elements and Reflector Bowls LIFT-UP Cooktop Model RF385PXE Store razor blades out of reach of children Cleaning tipsTo avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these instructions If There are What to do Steps to follow To remove Removing the Oven Door To replace To replace the oven light Oven Light Range does not Work TroubleshootingWhen SELF-CLEANING Your Oven Problem Cause Display Messages Cooking Results Our consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Replacement PartsFor Further Assistance Page Topic Index Whirlpool will not PAY for Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Full FIVE-YEAR