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Whirlpool RF386PXE, RF385PXE manual Cooking Results, Display Messages, Troubleshooting

Models: RF385PXE RF386PXE

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TROUBLESHOOTING

COOKING RESULTS

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	Cooking results are	•The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven
	not what you expected	temperature control” on page 19 to adjust the oven temperature.
		•You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe).
		•You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable
		cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size.
		•There is not enough air space around the pan when baking. Allow 11⁄2 to
		2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan.
		•The cookware is too large or too small for the surface cooking area being
		used. The pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface
		cooking area being used.
		•The range is not level. (See the Installation Instructions.)

DISPLAY MESSAGES

	PROBLEM	CAUSE

	The display is showing	•There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the
	“PF”	display, then reset the clock, if needed. (See page 14.)
	“F” followed by a	•Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an “F” code appears
	number shows on the	again, call for service. (See “If You Need Assistance or Service” on
	display	page 41.)

If none of these items are causing your problem, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 41.

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Whirlpool RF386PXE, RF385PXE manual Cooking Results, Display Messages, Troubleshooting

Contents

Electric Ranges Self-CleaningMODELS RF385PXE RF386PXE 1 800 Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliancePlease record your modelÕs information Look for these tipsRANGE SAFETY wDANGER wWARNINGwWARNING Your safety and the safety of others is very importantRANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETYFor self-cleaning ranges SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSPARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANELCLEAN TIMER PARTS AND FEATURESCONTROL PANEL USING YOUR RANGE USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREASUsing the control knobs Easy ways to save energyUSING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS CONT Using cookwareUSING YOUR RANGE Using the right cookware makes a big differenceHot surface indicator lights Using the ceramic glass cooktopUsing cookware on ceramic glass cooktops USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS CONTRack placement for specific foods Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof glassware, and dark metal pansPOSITIONING RACKS AND PANS General guidelinesUSING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKING FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATIONUSING YOUR RANGE Where to place pansUsing the control lock THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLDisplay/clock USING YOUR RANGESETTING THE CLOCK USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMERUSING YOUR RANGE TIMER SETSTARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTION USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER CONTTo cancel the minute timer USING YOUR RANGEBAKING/ROASTING USING YOUR RANGE2. Choose the bake setting YOU SEEBAKING/ROASTING CONT Roasting meats and poultryUSING YOUR RANGE YOU SEESave energy and save money USING YOUR RANGEBAKING/ROASTING CONT PRESSADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL USING YOUR RANGEHow to determine the amount of adjustment needed PRESSUSING YOUR RANGE BROILINGFront of rack Rear of rack To custom broil at a lower temperature BROILING CONTUSING YOUR RANGE YOU SEEUSING YOUR RANGE Broiling guideBROILING TIPS THE OVEN VENT Ceramic glass cooktop modelCoil element model USING YOUR RANGEwWARNING THE ANTI-TIP BRACKETUSING YOUR RANGE THE STORAGE DRAWER Removing the storage drawerReplacing the storage drawer USING YOUR RANGEBEFORE 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 CYCLEPRESS PRESSSETTING THE CONTROLS CONT To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any timeSelf-cleaning tips HOW THE CYCLE WORKSCLEANING CHART CARING FOR YOUR RANGEwWARNING Explosion HazardCLEANING CHART CONT CARING FOR YOUR RANGERemoving COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS MODEL RF385PXECARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS MODEL RF385PXE CONTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS CONT LIFT-UP COOKTOP MODEL RF385PXECARING FOR YOUR RANGE Cleaning tips CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP MODEL RF386PXECARING FOR YOUR RANGE CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP MODEL RF386PXE CONT Steps to followHow to keep your cooktop looking like new CARING FOR YOUR RANGETo remove REMOVING THE OVEN DOORCARING FOR YOUR RANGE To replace REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR CONTCARING FOR YOUR RANGE To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed THE OVEN LIGHTTo replace the oven light CARING FOR YOUR RANGEWHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN TROUBLESHOOTINGRANGE DOES NOT WORK COOKING RESULTS TROUBLESHOOTINGDISPLAY MESSAGES IF YOU NEED REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCEREQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEPage INDEX TOPICPAGE TOPIC PAGEWHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC RANGE WARRANTY