Whirlpool RF395LXE, RF396LXE U

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USING YOUR RANGE

To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you

what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently.

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.

Surface cooking area heat settings

Use the following chart as a guide.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

RECOMMENDED USE

•To start foods cooking.

•To bring liquids to a boil.

•To hold a rapid boil.

•To fry chicken or pancakes.

•For gravy, pudding, and icing.

•To cook large amounts of

vegetables.

•To keep food cooking after

starting it on a higher setting.

•To keep food warm until it’s

ready to serve.

SETTING

HI

6-8

5

2-4

LO

Easy ways to save energy

•Match the pan to the surface cooking

area size.

•The pan should have a flat bottom,

straight sides, and a well-fitting lid.

•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.

•Place a filled pan on the surface cooking

area before turning it on.

•Coil element model: Keep your reflector

bowls clean for best heat reflection.

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