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SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
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Models RF350BXK RF196LXK
RF362BXK RF364LXK
RF355PXK RF367LXK
RF364PXK RF368LXK
RF365PXK
8522771A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6 COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................7 Cooktop Controls.........................................................................7 Ceramic Glass...................
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical ■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the one or more surface units of different size. Select range, follow basic precautions, including the utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover following: the surface unit heating element. The use of under- sized utensils will expose a portion of the heating ■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF element to direct co
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For self-cleaning ranges – ■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. ■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is ■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack to rub, damage, or move the gasket. must be moved while oven is hot, do not let ■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven potholder contact hot heating element in oven. cleaner or oven liner protecti
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model. Control Panel 5 6 1 2 3 4 7 1. Left Front Control Knob 3. Left Rear Control Knob 6. Right Front Control Knob 2. Surface Heating Indicator Light 4. Electronic Oven Control 7. Surface Cooking Area Locator 5. Right Rear Control Knob Range 6 1 7 12 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 1. Surf
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Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. For more information, see “General Cleaning” section. COOKTOP USE ■ Do not store jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop could crack it. ■ Do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, Cooktop Controls air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed. ■ Cle
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Coil Elements and Burner Bowls Lift-up Cooktop (on some models) (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner The lift-up cooktop provides easy access for cleaning beneath. bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also Be careful not to drop the cooktop. Damage could occur to the help catch spills. finish and the cooktop frame. For more information, see the “General Cleaning” section. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) ov
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Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics. Oven Indicator Lights COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS The indicator lights are located to the left of, below, and within the display. The indicator lights light up or flash when the oven is Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly. in one of the following modes: BAKE, BROIL, HEAT, START?, ON, TIMER, COOK TIME/TIMED cooking (on some models), and ■ Suitable for all types of cooking. START TIME/DELAY cooking (on some models). ■ Medi
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To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration: 1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds until the oven display Timer shows the current calibration, for example “00.” The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to increase minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or to decrease the temperature in 10°F amounts. The or stop the oven. adjustment can be set between 30°F and -30°F. 3. Press START/ENTER. To Set: 1. Press
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BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. Meat Thermometer (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the On models without a temperature probe, always rely on a meat following chart as a guide. thermometer to determine doneness of meat and poultry. The internal temperature, not appearance, is what counts. A meat NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S) thermometer is not supplied with this appliance. ■ Insert the thermometer into the center of the thick
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Baking and Roasting Broiling and Custom Broiling Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control not necessary to wait for the oven preheat conditioning time to when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the end before putting food in unless recommended in the recipe. cooking. Thicker cuts
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BROILING CHART To Set a Cook Time: For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil 3. Press BAKE. The bake oven indicator light will light up. element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted 4. Set the temperature (optional). for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to enter a numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the temperature other than the one displayed. “Positioni
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Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: ■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. RANGE CARE ■ Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works Self-Cleaning Cycle IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the (on some models) oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil WARNING to a powdery ash. The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute cle
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CERAMIC GLASS (on some models) COIL ELEMENTS (on some models) Do not use steel wool, abrasive powder cleansers, chlorine Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot. bleach, rust remover or ammonia because damage may occur. For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.” Always wipe with a clean, wet cloth or sponge and dry ■ Damp cloth: thoroughlyto prevent streaking and staining. Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool. Cooktop Polishing Creme is re
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OVEN AND ROASTING RACKS Oven Door ■ Self-Cleaning cycle: For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will door is heavy. discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help Before Removing: them slide. 1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at the bottom ■ Steel wool pad cor
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To Replace: 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. TROUBLESHOOTING 2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of slots. an unnecessary service call. 3. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto front frame support pins. Make sure the hinge hangers are Noth
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Oven indicator lights flash Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Do the oven indicator lights flash? ■ Is the appliance level? See the “Oven Indicator Lights” section. If the indicator Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. light(s) keeps flashing, call for service. See “Assistance or ■ Is the proper temperature set? Service” section. Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. ■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? Display shows messages See “Oven Temperatur
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center Before calling for assistance or service, please check 553 Benson Road “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please
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® WHIRLPOOL COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool Corporation designated service company. ® SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON CLEANTOP COOK
