Whirlpool RF395LXE, RF396LXE T

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PROBLEM

Nothing works

CAUSE

•The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage.

(See Installation Instructions.)

•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

•The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before

turning them.

•You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the proper

instructions.

•You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.

•The coil elements are not plugged in all the way (Model RF395LXE).

(See “Replacing” on page 38.)

•You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in

before turning them to a setting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any

kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service.

If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 47.

RANGE DOES NOT WORK

The oven does not work

The surface cooking

areas will not work

WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN

PROBLEM

The Self-Cleaning cycle

will not work

CAUSE

•You did not press the start/enter pad.

•You have set a delayed start time. Wait for the start time to be reached or

cancel and reset the control.

• The door is not closed all the way.

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Contents

Main 1-800-253-1301 Self-Cleaning Electric Ranges 1-800-253-1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. A N OTE TO Y Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance. Please record your models information. R Your safety and the safety of others is very important. wDANGER RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS RANGE SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES CONTROL PANEL PARTS AND FEATURES U USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS Using the control knobs Surface cooking area heat settings USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.) Home canning information Optional canning kit (Coil element model) USING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS (CONT.) Using cookware on ceramic glass cooktops General guidelines POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS Rack placement for specific foods: Using insulated bakeware, ovenproof glassware, and dark metal pans USING ALUMINUM FOIL FOR BAKING FOR BEST AIR CIRCULATION THE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display/clock Using the control lock SETTING THE CLOCK 1. 2. 3. USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER 1. USING THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE TIMER (CONT.) 1. 2 PRESS YOU SEE STARTING/CANCELING A FUNCTION T B AKING / BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.)USING YOUR RANGE 4. 5. Roasting meats and poultry 6. BAKING/ROASTING (CONT.) Save energy and save money ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL 1. 2. 3. To display temperatures in C instead of F: B 1. 2. 3. USING YOUR RANGEUSING YOUR RANGE BROILING (CONT.) BROILING TIPS Broiling guide To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. USING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMERTM CONTROL 6. 7. 8. To delay start and stop automatically: 1. 2. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 THE OVEN VENT Ceramic glass cooktop model Coil element model THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET THE STORAGE DRAWER Removing the storage drawer: 1. 2. Replacing the storage drawer: USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE BEFORE YOU START SETTING THE CONTROLS To start cleaning immediately: 1. 2. SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONT.) To delay the start using delay start time: 1. 5. 2. SETTING THE CONTROLS (CONT.) 6. 7. 8. To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time: HOW THE CYCLE WORKS CARING FOR YOUR RANGE 1. 2. 3. CLEANING CHART CLEANING CHART (CONT.) COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODEL RF395LXE) Removing 1. 2. 3. COIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS (MODEL RF395LXE) (CONT.) Replacing 1. 2. 3. LIFT-UP COOKTOP (MODEL RF395LXE) 1. 2. 3. CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (MODEL RF396LXE) Cleaning tips CLEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP (MODEL RF396LXE) (CONT.) Steps to follow: 1. 2. 3. 4. REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR To remove: 1. 2. 3. REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR (CONT.) To replace: 1. 2. 3. THE OVEN LIGHT To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: To replace the oven light: 1. 2. 3. T RANGE DOES NOT WORK WHEN SELF-CLEANING YOUR OVEN DISPLAY MESSAGES COOKING RESULTS TROUBLESHOOTING R S FURTHER Page Page I INDEX WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ELECTRIC RANGE