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SELF-CLEANING
ELECTRIC RANGE
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents ............................................2
Models RF340BXK RF361PXK
RF341BXK RF366LXK
RF352BXK
8522770A
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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 potholder contact hot heating element in oven. ■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial 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 items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model. Control Panel 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 1. Left Front Control Knob 4. Electronic Clock/Timer 7. Right Rear Control Knob (on some models) 2. Surface Heating Indicator Light 8. Right Front Control Knob 5. Indicator Light 3. Left Rear Control Knob 9. Surface Area Locator 6. Oven Temperature
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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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Cookware Electronic Clock/Timer IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface (on some models) cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well- 1 2 3 fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base it can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or grates. Cookware material is a
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Timer OVEN USE The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few or stop the oven. times, or when it is heavily soiled. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to To Set: the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to 1. Press TIMER. certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well The colon will flash during
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Bakeware Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so Oven Vent allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. BAKEWARE POSITION ON RACK NUMBER 1 1 Center of rack. 2 Side by side or slightly staggered. 3 or 4 Opposite corners on each rack. Make sure bakeware is not directly over another. 1. Oven Vent (coil element model) Bakeware 1 The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use
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BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil Broiling element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are temperature when broiling allows more precise control. The lower numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and “Positioning Racks and Bake
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How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and RANGE CARE popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. Self-Cleaning Cycle The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the (on some models) time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minut
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Burned-on soil ■ Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper: General Cleaning Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and flat as possible on surface and scrape. Repeat for stubborn the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions spots. Polish entire cooktop with creme and paper towel. on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Metal marks from aluminum
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OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER (on some models) ■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic Make sure drawer is cool and empty before cleaning. scrubbing pad: For more information, see “Storage Drawer” section. Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. ■ Mild detergent Drawer Liner (on some models) CONTROL PANEL Remove all stored items from drawer and lift out drawer liner. ■ Clean with mild detergent. Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gri
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To Replace: 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of Oven Door the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven 2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each hinge hanger is door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven horizontal. Insert hinge hangers into the front frame hinge door is heavy. slots. 3. Tilt top of door toward range. Slide hinge hangers down onto Before Removing: front f
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Cooktop cooking results not what expected TROUBLESHOOTING ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? cost of an unnecessary service call. See “Cooktop Controls” section. Nothing will operate ■ Is the appliance level? Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged? ■ On coil element models, is the element inserted properl
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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
