,Super Capacity 465
4.65 Cubic Foot Oven
MODELS RF377PXG RF378PXG
UseECare
A Note to You ............ 2
Range Safety .............. 3
Parts and Features__6
Using Your Range ...... 8
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle ........ 29
Caring for Your
Range ...................... 32
Troubleshooting ...... 40
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 42
Index ........................ 43
Warranty .................. 44
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ANOTETOYOU
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your
life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us
notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance,
you need to know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number labellplate (see diagram in
the "PaRs and Features" section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance
and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Model Number,
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for
you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure
you of in-warranty service.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
NGE SAFE'
Yoursafetyandthesafetyofothersisveryimportant.
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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns
to children and adults.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage when using
the range, follow basic precautions, including the
following:
• WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIP-
PING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST
BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED
ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES
ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE
FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE
RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS
UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
• CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above a range or on the
backguard of a range - children climbing on the
range to reach items could be seriously injured.
• Proper Installation - Be sure the range is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
• Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating
the Room.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone - Children should
not be left alone or unattended in area where the
range is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the range.
• Wear Proper Apparel - Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using
the range.
• User Servicing - Do not repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
• Storage in or on the Range - Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven or
near surface units.
• Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires - Smother
fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
• Use Only Dry Potholders - Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS
NEAR UNITS - Surface units may be hot even
though they are dark in color. Areas near surface
units may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had suffi-
cient time to cool. Among those areas are
the cook-top and surfaces facing the cook-top.
• Use Proper Pan Size -The range is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough
to cover the surface unit heating element. The
use of undersized utensils will expose a portion
of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship
of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
Heat Settings - Boilover causes smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
• Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place - Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
• Protective Liners - Do not use aluminum foil to
line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms,
except as suggested in the manual. Improper in-
stallation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock, or fire.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils - Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units - To
reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil
should be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface units.
• Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements -
Heating elements should never be immersed
in water.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top - If cook-top
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a
risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified techni-
cian immediately.
• Clean Cook-Top With Caution - If a wet sponge
or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied
to a hot surface.
• Use Care When Opening Door- Let hot air or
steam escape before removing or replacing food.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers -
Build-up of pressure may cause container to
burst and result in injury.
• Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
• Placement of Oven Racks - Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. if
rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let
potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
• DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN - Heating
elements may be hot even though they are dark
in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns -
among these surfaces are oven vent openings
and surfaces near these openings, oven doors,
and windows of oven doors.
For self-cleaning ranges -
• Do Not Clean Door Gasket - The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
• Do Not Use Oven Cleaners - No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
• Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.
• Before Self-Cleaning the Oven - Remove broiler
pan and other utensils.
For units with ventilating hood -
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood
or filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
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PARTSANDFEATURES
(Model RF377PXG)
(p. 27)
Plug-in coil element
with one-piece
reflector
(pp. 32, 35-36)
Anti-tip bracket ....
(p. 28)
Door stop clip
(pp. 38, 39) .................
Model and
serial number
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storag_
(p. 28)
/ Electronic
' oven control
(pp. 14-16)
Manual oven
light switch
(p.39)
Control panel
(pp. 6, 32)
Automatic oven
ight switch
(p. 39)
Gasket
(p. 29)
Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 22)
(p. 19)
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
coil element is on)
Electronic
oven control
pusH_un_
Coil element marker
(shows which coil
element you are setting)
Left front Left rear
control knob control knob
Right rear Right front
control knob control knob
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(ModelRF378PXG)
(p. 27)
CLEANTOP ®
ceramic glass
cooktol
(pp. 11,32,34)
Surface
cooking
(pp. 9-11)
Anti-tip bracket,
(p. 28) ...............
Door
(pp. 38, 39)
Model and serial
number
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable ...........................................................................................
storage drawer
(p. 28)
oven control
(pp. 14-16)
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 39)
Control panel
(pp. 7, 32)
oven
light switch
(p. 39)
Gasket
(p. 29)
Hot surface
indicator
lights
(p. 11)
.....Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 22)
Bake element
(p. 19)
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a surface
cooking area is on)
Left front Left rear
control knob control knob
Electronic
oven control
Surface cooking area marker
(shows which surface cooking
area you are setting)
oe
oo ,_,
Right rear
control knob
/
Right front
control knob
UsmYourI NCE
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
setting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFR
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire,
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI eTo start food cooking.
eTo bring liquid to a boil.
6-8 eTo hold a boil.
eTo quickly brown or sear food.
5 eTo maintain a slow boil.
eTo fry poultry or meat.
eTo make pudding, sauce, or gravy.
2-4 • To stew or steam food.
• To simmer food.
LO • To keep food warm.
• 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.
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To protect your range:
• Use flat-bottomed canners on all types of
cooktops, especially
centerover
n n surfacecooking =, n
n area n
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nq" 1 inch l"m
maximum u
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Surface Pan
cooking area
ceramic glass. Canners
with rippled or ridged
bottoms do not allow
good contact with the
surface.
• Center the canner over
the largest surface cook-
ing area. Do not extend
more than one inch
outside the surface
cooking area. Large diameter canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, trap heat and can cause dam-
age to the cooktop.
• Do not place your canner on two surface cooking
areas at the same time.
• The type of material the canner is made of deter-
mines the length of heating time. Refer to the
"Characteristics of cookware materials" chart later
in this section for more information.
• When canning for long periods of time, allow
elements and the surrounding surfaces to cool
down.
• Alternate use of the surface cooking areas
between batches or prepare small batches at a
time.
• Start with hot water, cover with a lid, and bring to
a boil; then reduce heat to maintain a boil or
required pressure levels in a pressure canner.
• On coil element model, keep your reflector bowls
clean so that they will always reflect heat well.
• For up-to-date information on canning, contact
your local U.S. Government Agricultural Depart-
ment Extension Office or companies who
manufacture home canning products.
Most water-bath or pressure canners have large
diameters. If you do canning with them at high
heat settings for long periods of time, you can
shorten the life of regular coil elements. This can
also damage the cooktop. If you plan to use the
cooktop for canning, we recommend the installa-
tion of a Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No.
242905) from your dealer or authorized service
company.
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• Select a pan that is about the same size as the
surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend
more than 1 inch (2.5 cm) outside the area.
• For best results and greater energy efficiency,
use only flat-bottomed cookware that makes good
contact with the surface cooking area. Cookware
with rounded, warped, ribbed (such as some
porcelain enamelware), or dented bottoms could
cause uneven heating and poor cooking results•
• Cookware designed with slightly indented bot-
toms or small expansion channels can be used.
• Cookware with a non-stick finish has heating
characteristics of the base material•
Check for rough spots on the bottom of metal or
glass cookware which will scratch the ceramic glass
surface.
• Use flat bottom cookware for best heat
conduction from the surface cooking area to the
cookware. Determine flatness with the ruler test.
Place the edge of a ruler across the bottom of the
cookware. Hold it up to the light. No light should
be visible under the ruler. Rotate the ruler in all
directions and look for any light.
• Do not leave empty cookware, or cookware which
has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking area. The
cookware could overheat, causing damage to the
cookware or the surface cooking area.
The pan material affects how fast heat transfers from the surface cooking area through the pan material and how
evenly heat spreads over the pan bottom. Choose pans that provide the best cooking results.
Aluminum • Heats quickly and evenly.
• Use for all types of cooking.
• Medium or heavy thickness is best for most cooking.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Cast iron • Heats slowly and evenly.
• Good for browning and frying.
• Maintains heat for slow cooking.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
Ceramic or • Heats slowly and unevenly.
ceramic glass • Use on low to medium settings.
• Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Copper • Heats very quickly and evenly.
• Used as a core or base in cookware to provide even heating.
Earthenware • Can be used for cooktop cooking if recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Use on low settings.
Porcelain enameI-on-steeI or • See cast iron and stainless steel.
enamel-on-cast iron
Stainless steel • Heats quickly but unevenly.
•A core or base of aluminum or copper on the cookware provides
even heating.
• Can be coated with porcelain enamel.
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Cookingontheceramicglasscooktopissimilar
to cookingoncoil
elements.Thereare,
however,afew
differences:
Thesurfacecooking
areawillglowredwhen
theelementisturned
on.Youwillseethe
elementcyclingonand
oft- evenontheHI
setting- to helpthe
areastayatthetemperaturesettingyouchose.
Donotcookfoodsdirectlyonthecooktop.
Donotcookpopcornthatcomesinprepackaged
aluminumcontainersonthecooktop.The
containercouldleavealuminummarksonthe
cooktopthatcannotberemovedcompletely.
Makesurethebottomsofpotsandpansare
cleananddrybeforeusingthem.Foodandwater
particlesleftonthebottomscanleavedepositson
thecooktopwhenit isheated.
Liftpotsandpansontoandoftofthecooktop.
Slidingpotsandpansonthecooktopcouldleave
marksthataredifficulttoremoveorcouldleave
permanentmarks.
Droppingaheavyorhardobjectonthecooktop
couldcrackit.Becarefulwhenusingheavyskillets
andlargepots.Donotstorejarsorcansabovethe
cooktop.
Donotusethecooktopasacuttingboard.
Donotallowanythingthatcouldmelt,suchas
plastic,tocomeincontactwiththecooktopwhile
it ishot.
Sugaryspillsandsoilscancausepitting.See
"Cleaningtheceramicglasscooktop"inthe
"CaringforYourRange"sectionformore
information.
• Wipingoffthecooktopbeforeandaftereachuse
willhelpkeepthesurfacefreefromstainsandgive
youthemostevenheating.See"Cleaningthe
ceramicglasscooktop"inthe"CaringforYour
Range"sectionforcareandcleaningsuggestions.
Oneofthehotsurfaceindicatorlightsonthe
cooktopwillglowwhenasurface
cookingareabecomestoohotto
touch.Theindicatorlightwill
continueto glowaslongasthe
surfacecookingareaistoohotto
touch,evenafterit isturnedoff.
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Placetheovenrackswhereyouneedthembefore
turningontheoven.
eTomovearack,pullitouttothestopposition,
raisethefrontedgeandliftitout.
• Be sure the rack(s) is level.
• Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands
if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot.
• For best performance, cook on one rack. Place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in the
oven.
• When cooking with two racks, arrange the racks
on the 2nd and 4th rack guides.Two sheets of
cookies may be baked if sheets are switched at ap-
proximately three quarters of the total bake time.
Increase baking time, if necessary.
• For best results allow 2 inches of space around
each pan and between )ans and oven walls.
_ i1._ _ Hot air must circulate
around the pans in the
oven for even heat to
reach all parts of the oven.
I L,_I.J__. _ This results in better
_J I_'_, - _ baking.
Where to place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE
1 pan In center of the oven rack.
............2............................................................................pans .....................
.......................................staggtred-........
3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over anothen
FOOD RACK POSITION
Frozen pies, large 1st or 2nd rack
roasts, turkeys, angel guide from bottom
food cakes
Bundt cakes, most 2nd rack guide
quick breads, yeast from bottom
breads, casseroles,
meats
Cookies, biscuits, 2nd or 3rd rack
muffins, cakes, guide from bottom
nonfrozen pies
NOTE: For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see "Broiling guidelines" later in this
section.
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Baking performance is affected by the type of bakeware used. Use the bakeware size recommended in the recipe.
BAKEWARE TYPE BEST USED FOR GUIDELINES
Light colored aluminum • Light golden crusts • Use temperature and time recommended
• Even browning in recipe.
Dark aluminum and other • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
bakeware with dark, dull, • Use suggested baking time.
andlor non-stick finish • Use temperature and time recommended in recipe
for pies, breads, and casseroles.
• Place rack in center of oven.
Ovenproof glassware, • Brown, crisp crusts • May reduce baking temperature 25°F.
ceramic glass, or ceramic
Insulated cookie sheets or • Little or no bottom browning • Place in the bottom third of oven.
baking pans • May need to increase baking time.
Stainless steel • Light, golden crusts • May need to increase baking time.
• Uneven browning
Stoneware •Crisp crusts • Follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or
casseroles by placing
foil on the oven rack
below. Foil should be
turned up at edges and
be at least 1 inch larger
than dish.
eDo not cover the entire
rack with aluminum foil.
It will reduce air circula-
tion and give you poor
cooking results.
• Do not line the oven bottom with foil or other liners.
It could affect the oven surface as well as the
quality of your baking.
• Place tent-shaped foil loosely over meat or poultry
to slow down surface browning for long term
roasting. Remove foil for the last 30 minutes.
• Use narrow strips of foil to shield piecrust edges if
browning too quickly.
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Electronic
display
COOK TIMFJ
TIMED ON
BAKE i • _ !
/
Indicator BROIL-- •
HEAT i •
lights CLEAN--* •
(seebelow ) _°I _ • I
START TIME/ TIMER
DELAy /
°akepad .O=EI==TO"II=TOI{TE"41 If I
(p.fr) I I II B.OlLIICLEAN//TIMEI/COOK//TIMER/E.T=. ---.
Custom bred Auto clean Temperature/ Start time/Cook Clock/timer pad
pad pad time pad time pad (p. 15)
(p. 22) (p. 30) (pp. 15, 17, 20, (pp. 24, 26)
22, 24, 30)
I
• START?
SELF CLEANING OVEN I
.......................................................Start/enter
(p. 16)
Off/cancel
pad
(p. 16)
pad
• When you first plug in the range, "PF" will appear
on the display until you press any command pad.
If "PF" again appears on the display, your
electricity was off for a while.
• When you are using the oven, the display will
show preheat times and temperature settings.
• When you are not using the oven, the display
shows the time of day.
oWhen showing the time of day, the display will
show the hour and minutes.
• When you are using the minute timer, the display
will count down each minute.
• When setting a function, if you do not press
START/ENTER within 5 seconds, the Start?
indicator light will flash. If you do not press
START/ENTER within 5 minutes, the function will
be canceled.
• When you are using COOK TIME, the display
-- will show hours and minutes or minutes
COOK and seconds.
An indicator light to the left of the display lights up
when you are in a setting. An indicator light on the
display lights up when the oven is on.
IIII_
The control lock lets you disable the control panel
command pads. The control lock comes in handy
when you want to prevent others from using
the oven.
NOTES:
oYou can only use the control lock when the oven
is not in use or the control has not been set.
• Set the control lock when cleaning the control
panel to prevent yourself from accidentally
turning on the oven.
To lock the control panel:
Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds. You
will hear a single tone and "Loc" will
appear on the temperature display for 5
seconds. "Loc" will then appear whenever
a command pad is pressed.
To unlock the control panel:
Press and hold START/ENTER for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and "Loc"
will disappear from the temperature
display.
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1. Press CLOCK. PRESS YOU SEE
2. Set the time.
Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS YOU SEE
3. Star_ the clock.
(example for 5:30)
PRESS YOU SEE
• To see the time of day when the clock time OR
is not on the display, press CLOCK.
• You must reset the clock if the power goes
off for more than 1 second.
The minute timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours
and minutes up to 12 hours, 59 minutes. The
minute timer will display minutes and seconds for
settings under 1 hour.
1. Press TIMER.
The timer indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE
2. Set the interval to be timed.
Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS
II
TIMER
YOU SEE
TIMSR
(example for 10 minutes)
15
_'_ _ ,_ _!i_ _ _I_ ii'_ _ _i _ ii_i i/_" _ _" <_ _,
3. Start the minute timer.
The minute timer will begin counting down im-
mediately after the timer is started.
When the time is up:
You will hear four 1-second tones.
NOTE: To display the time of day while the
minute timer is counting down, press CLOCK.
PRESS YOU SEE
I
TIMER
(display counts down)
YOU SEE
4. To clear the display, turn off the minute timer. PRESS
I
TIMER
YOU SEE
PRESS
(twice)
(time of day)
YOU SEE
After setting a function, you must press
START/ENTER to start the function.
(time of day)
OFF/CANCEL will cancel any function except for the
clock, minute timer, or control lock.
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1, Place the racks where you need them.
For more information, see "Positioning racks and
pans" in "Using the oven" earlier in this section.
NOTE: Do not place food directly on the oven
door or the oven bottom.
Rear of rack
2. Choose the bake setting.
The bake indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE oN
I
3. Set the temperature (optional). PRESS
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°R Press • to raise the tempera-
®
ture or • to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. You can set a temperature anywhere
from 170°F to 500°R Use these pads until the
desired temperature shows on the display.
YOU SEE oN
!
[1
(example for bake at 375°F)
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4. Whenroasting,putyourfoodintheoven.
Youdonothavetopreheattheovenwhen
roasting,unlessyourreciperecommendsit.
I I I,J
• For even cooking, place the meat on a rack in
a shallow pan. This keeps the meat out of the
drippings and allows the heat to circulate
better.
• Use a meat thermometer for the most accu-
rate doneness. Insert it so the tip is in the
center of the largest muscle or thickest
portion of the meat or poultry. Make sure the
thermometer is not touching bone, fat, or the
bottom of the pan.
5. Press START/ENTER.
PRESS
A preheat conditioning time counts down the
approximate preheat time after the oven tempera- I,_T^=TI
ture has been set and START has been pressed.
The heat, bake, and on indicator lights will light up.
The oven control automatically sets preheating
times based on the oven temperature you select:
• For 245°F and less, the preheating time is
3 minutes.
• For 250°F-445°E the preheating time is
6 minutes.
• For above 450°F, the preheating time is
10 minutes.
The oven is preheated and ready to use when you
hear a 1-second tone, the on indicator light goes
off, the countdown is finished, and the set
temperature is displayed.
The preheat and set temperatures may be different
at the end of the countdown. This is normal.
NOTES:
• When the oven temperature is greater than 170°E
no preheat conditioning time will be shown in the
display.
• You can change the temperature setting any time
after pressing START/ENTER. You do not have to
press START/ENTER again.
• The preheat conditioning time will not change if
you reset the temperature before the countdown
time ends.
• if you are baking/roasting while the minute timer
is counting down, you can see the set
baking/roasting temperature for 5 seconds by
pressing BAKE.
YOU SEE o.
I
(example for set temperature
of 325°F)
YOU SEE o.
I
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6, Whenbaking,putyourfoodintheovenafterthe
preheatconditioningtimeends.
Duringbaking/roasting,theelementswillturnon
andofttokeeptheoventemperatureatthesetting.
NOTE:Thetopelementhelpsheatduring
baking/roasting,butdoesnotturnred.
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7. After cooking, turn off the oven.
• To avoid loss of heat, open the oven door as little
as possible.
• Use a timer to keep track of cooking time.
• Plan your meals for the most efficient use of the
oven by cooking more than one food at a time, or
baking while the oven is still hot after cooking a
meal.
PRESS YOU SEE
(time of day or minute
timer countdown)
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Although your new oven is properly adjusted to pro-
vide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or
slower than your old oven.
If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting
results, you can change the offset temperature by
following the steps below.
1. Press and hold BAKE for 5 seconds.
The display will show the current offset tempera-
ture, for example "00," if you have not already
adjusted the temperature.
NOTE: DO NOT measure the oven temperature with
a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower
the oven temperature and give you an incorrect read-
ing. Also, the thermometer temperature reading will
change as your oven cycles.
PRESS YOU SEE o.
!
(factory setting of "O")
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2. Set the new offset temperature.
Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower
the temperature in 10°F amounts. You can set
the temperature change to as low as -30°F or as
high as +30°R A minus (-) sign will appear before
the number when decreasing the temperature
setting. The minus sign shows the oven will be
cooler by the displayed amount. There is no sign
in front of the number when increasing the tem-
perature setting.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
!
(example when making oven
10°F cooler)
3. Enter the adjustment.
PRESS YOU SEE
NOTE: The oven control will stay adjusted even
after a power failure.
(time of day or minute
timer countdown)
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The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust
the offset temperature to get the cooking results you
want. You can figure out cooking results by the
amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for
baked foods.
ADJUST BY
THIS NUMBER
TO COOK OF DEGREES
FOOD ... (FAHRENHEIT)
A little more +10
Moderatel_ more +20
Much more +30
A little less -10
Moderately less -20
Much less -30
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NOTES:
• Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe
recommends it.
• Leave the door partly open whenever you use the
oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper
temperatures.
1. Place the rack where you need it.
You need to place the rack so that the surface of
the food is at least 3 inches away from the broil
element. See "Broiling guidelines" later in this
section.
Front of rack
2. Put your food on the broiler pan and place the
pan in the center of the oven rack.
Rear of rack
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3. Close the door to the broil stop position.
The broil stop position lets the door stay open
by itself about 5 inches.
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4. PressCUSTOMBROIL.
Thebroilindicatorlightwilllightup.
PRESS
E
YOU SEE ON
|
5. Start the oven.
The on and heat indicator lights will light up.
NOTES:
• You can change the temperature setting any
time before or after pressing START/ENTER.
To change the setting, see "To custom broil at
a lower temperature" below.
• If you are broiling while the minute timer is
counting down, you can see the set broiling
temperature for 5 seconds by pressing
CUSTOM BROIL.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
|
6. After broiling, turn off the oven.
PRESS
B
YOU SEE o.
|
(time of day)
• If your food is cooking too fast, press the • temp
pad until "325°F '' shows on the small display.
PRESS YOU SEE o.
I
(example shows broil at 325°F)
• If you want food to broil slower from the start,
press CUSTOM BROIL and press the • temp pad
so a temperature between 300°F and 500°F shows
on the display. Press START/ENTER.
Lower temperature settings let the broil heating
element cycle and slow cooking results. The lower
the temperature, the slower the cooking.
NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may
cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
PRESS
B
YOU SEE o.
|
(example shows broil at 400°F)
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• Use only the broiler pan and grid provided. They
are designed to drain extra juices from the
cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent
spatter and smoke.
• Too make sure the juices drain well, do not cover
the grid with foil.
oTrim excess fat to reduce spattering. Slit the fat
on the edges to prevent curling.
• Use tongs to turn meat to avoid losing juices.
• Pull out oven rack to stop position before turning
or removing food.
• After broiling, remove the pan from the oven
when removing the food. Drippings will bake on
the pan if left in the heated oven, making
cleaning more difficult.
• For easier cleaning, line the bottom of the pan
with aluminum foil. Clean the pan and grid as
soon as possible after each use.
Recommended rack positions are numbered from
the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, place
food 3 inches or more from the broil element.
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APPROXIMATE TIME
RACK (MINUTES)
MEAT POSITION SIDE 1 SIDE 2
Steak, 1" thick 4
medium rare 14-15 7-8
medium 15-16 8-9
well done 18-19 9-10
Hamburger Patties, 3/4"thick, 1/4Ib well done 4 13-14 7-8
Pork Chops, 1" thick 4 20-22 10-11
Ham Slice, 1/2"thick, precooked 4 8-10 4-5
Frankfurters 4 5-7 3-4
Lamb Chops, 1" thick 4 14-17 8-9
Chicken
bone-in pieces 3 17-20 17-20
boneless breasts 4 11-16 11-16
Fish 4
fillets 1/4-1/2"thick 8-10 4-5
steaks 3/4-1" thick 18-18 8-9
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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TheelectronicMEALTIMERcontrolwillturntheoven
onandoffattimesyouset,evenwhenyouarenot
around.
Delayedtimebaking/roastingisidealforfoodsthat
donotneedapreheatedoven,likemeatsand
casseroles.Do not use delayed time cooking for
cakes, cookies, etc. - they will not rise properly.
Before using the electronic MEALTIMER control,
make sure the clock is set to the correct time of
day. (See the "Setting the clock" section.)
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit in oven more than one
hour before or after cooking.
Doing so can result in death, food poisoning,
or sickness.
1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and
put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see "Positioning
racks and pans" in "Using the oven" earlier in this
section.
2. Choose the bake setting.
The bake indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE
3, Set the temperature (optional).
PRESS
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°R Press • to raise the tempera-
ture or • to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. Use these pads until the temperature
you want shows on the display.
YOU SEE
ON
!
ON
I
(example shows bake at 375°F
4. Press COOK TIME.
The cook time indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
|
5. Set the cook time.
Press the "up" (•) or "down" (•) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS
YOU SEE oN
|
(example shows 1g-minute
baking/roasting time)
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6. Starttheoven.
NOTES:
• You can change the temperature or time
settings any time after pressing START/ENTER
by repeating Steps 3 or 5. You do not have to
press START/ENTER.
• The display will count down the baking/roasting
time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more
than 1 hour) or in minutes and seconds
(if cook time is less than 1 hour).
PRESS YOU SEE o.
J
(display counts down cook
time)
7. When baking/roasting is done:
The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.
YOU SEE o.
|
8. Turn off the oven.
NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel
the MEALTIMER control setting.
PRESS YOU SEE o.
|
(time of day)
1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and
put your food in the oven.
To place your racks correctly, see "Positioning
racks and pans" in "Using the oven" earlier in this
section.
2. Choose the bake setting.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
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3. Set the temperature (optional). PRESS
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°R Press • to raise the tempera-
ture or • to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. Use these pads until the temperature
you want shows on the display.
YOU SEE oN
!
(example shows bake at 375°F)
4. Press COOK TIME.
The cook time indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
I
5. Set the cook time.
Press the "up" (•) or "down" (•) pad(s) until the
correct time shows on the display.
PRESS
YOU SEE o.
|
(example shows 10-minute
baking/roasting time)
6. Press START TIME. PRESS
The start time/delay indicator light will light up.
YOU SEE o.
|
7. Set the start time. PRESS
Press the "up" (•) or "down" (•) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
®
The example at the right shows a chosen
start time of 2 o'clock. The oven will shut off
by itself at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set
cook time).
YOU SEE
ON
|
8, Press START/ENTER.
NOTE: You can change the temperature or
time settings any time after pressing
START/ENTER by repeating Steps 2 through 7.
PRESS
(example shows 2 o'clock
start time)
YOU SEE oN
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9. When the start time is reached:
You will hear a 1-second tone. The display will
count down the baking/roasting time in hours
and minutes (if the cook time is more than 1
hour) or in minutes and seconds (if the cook
time is less than 1 hour).
YOU SEE o.
I
(display counts down cook
time)
10. When baking/roasting is done:
The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 times.
YOU SEE oN
I
11. Turn off the oven.
NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel
the MEALTiMER control setting.
PRESS YOU SEE
(time of day)
ON
I
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent on the backguard below the control panel.
The vent lets air circulate properly. Be careful not
to block the vent, or you could get poor
baking/roasting results.
vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook
on this unit or keep food warm on it while the oven
is on. The vent is needed for air circulation. Do not
block the vent by using extra large pans or
covers. You will get poor baking/roasting results.
NOTE: Never leave plastic utensils over the vent.
They could melt.
vent
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Therangewillnottipduringnormaluse.However,therangecantipifyouapplytoomuchforceorweight
totheopendoorwithouttheanti-tipbracketfasteneddownproperly.
Anti=TipBracket
Range Foot
Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns
to children and adults.
Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can
remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under
the range.
1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the
drawer straight out to the first stop. (The stops
are small, round objects formed in the slide rail.
They keep the drawer from sliding all the way
out.) Then lift the front of the drawer and pull it
out to the second stop.
2. Lift the back of the drawer slightly and slide it all
the way out.
1. Position the drawer so that the lower drawer
guides rest just inside the front frame lip.
2. Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the
metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the
upper drawer guides. Then slide the drawer
closed.
Lower slide rail
(inside drawer
opening)
Upper drawer
guides
(on inside walls)
Lower
drawer guide
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USINGTHESELF-CLEANINGCYCLE
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns, or illness from inhaling
dangerous fumes.
Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make
sure you:
• Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get
hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent
or a soapy, steel-wool pad for cleaning.
NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the
gasket. You may get poor cleaning, baking, and
roasting.
• Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door
and frame.
• Remove the broiler pan and grid and any
cookware/bakeware being stored in the oven.
• Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help
reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
• Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as
possible after the oven cools down. When sugar
is heated to a high temperature in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, the high temperature can cause
the sugar to burn and react with the porcelain.
This can cause staining and etching or pitting.
• Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny. You can clean the
oven racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle, but they
will become harder to slide. (See the "Cleaning
chart" in the "Caring for Your Range" section.) If
you clean the racks in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
place them on the 2nd and 4th rack guides. (The
guides are counted from bottom to top.)
• Heat and odors are normal during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well ventilated
by opening a window or by turning on a vent
hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extreme-
ly sensitive to the fumes given off during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Move birds to another closed
and well ventilated room.
DO NOT
hand-clean
gasket
Hand-clean
_ frame
TIPS:
• Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the
Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors,
and smoke.
• Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
• Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.
• Do not leave plastic utensils on the cooktop. They
may melt.
• Do not leave any foil in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
oThe oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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1. PressAUTOCLEAN.
Thecleanindicatorlightwilllightup.
Thiswillautomaticallyseta3_i2-hour
Self-Cleaningcycle.
NOTE:Therewillbea30-minutecool-down
_2hourbeforethecycleisover.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
|
2. Set the cleaning time (optional).
PRESS
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or
shorter than 31/2hours, use the hour and minute
®
pads to set the cleaning time you want. Press
the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until a time be-
tween 2_/2-4_/_hours shows on the display.
eUse 21/2hours for light soil.
• Use 3_/2-4V_hours for average to heavy soil.
YOU SEE
3. Start the oven.
The on and heat indicator lights will light up.
NOTES:
• Make sure the door is closed all the way. If the
door is open even a little, it will not lock. If the
door is closed, it will lock after you press
START/ENTER.
• Do not attempt to open the oven door while
locking.
PRESS
ON
|
(example shows 41/2-hour
cleaning time)
YOU SEE
ON
|
4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle starts:
The door locked indicator light will light up when
the oven door locks.
5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends and the oven
reaches normal baking!roasting temperatures:
The clean, door locked, and on indicator lights
will go out and the door unlocks.
Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. PRESS
YOU SEE
ON
|
6. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe
off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or
sponge.
If needed, touch up spots with a mildly abrasive
cleanser or cleaning sponge.
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Iftheoventemperatureisabovenormalbroiling
temperatures,theSelf-Cleaningcyclewillstarta
30-minutecooldown.Thecleananddoorlocked
indicatorlightswillstayon.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
!
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The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to
burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the
oven gets much hotter than it does for normal
baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil
or grease and burns it away.
Your oven is automatically preset for a 31/2-hour
Self-Cleaning cycle.
The graph at the right shows you what happens
in a 31/_-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Notice that the
heating stops 172hour before the 31?2-hour setting
is up.
ON
|
CLEANING CYCLE
' / :\
OVEN SHUT OFF
_. - ( normal broil_'ng"te"mp"eratu_e -- -
E ocKs _
j OOORU.L
_ DOOR LOCKS
START 1 2 3
Time In Hours
STOP
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CAmN FORYour
Before cleaning, always make sure all controls are off and the range is cool. Refer to instructions on all
cleaning products before using them to clean your range.
PART
Control Knobs
Control Panel
Exterior Surfaces*
(excluding ceramic glass cooktop,
control panel and oven door glass)
Ceramic glass cooktop
(Model RF378PXG)
Coil Elements
(Model RF377PXG)
Porcelain-enamel reflector
bowls* (Model RF377PXG)
• Light to moderate seiI
• Heavy to burned-on soils
CLEANING METHOD
• Soap and water
• Dishwasher
• Soap and water
• Spray glass cleaner
• Soap and water
• Mild liquid cleaner
• Spray glass cleaner
• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing
pad
• Soap and water
• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing
pad
• Dishwasher
• Solution of 1/2 cup ammonia to
1 gallon water
• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing
pad
• Mild abrasive powdered cleanser
or commercial over cleaner
• Self-Cleaning cycle
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• DO NOT use steel wool or
abrasive cleaners.
• Pull knobs straight away from
control panel.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Apply spray cleaner to paper towel;
do not spray directly on panel.
• DO NOT use abrasive or harsh
cleaners like chlorine bleach,
ammonia or oven cleaners.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Gently clean around the model
and serial plate; too much
scrubbing could remove the
numbers.
• See the "Cleaning the ceramic
glass cooktop" section.
• DO NOT clean or immerse in water.
Spatters and spills will burn off.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
• Soak bowls for 20 minutes, then
scrub with plastic pad.
• Place bowls upside down on oven
racks.
*When the cooktop is cool, remove all spills and clean. Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato,
may affect the finish.
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PART
Surface under cooktop
(Model RF377PXG)
• Light to moderate soil
• Heavy soils
Oven door glass
Oven cavity
• Food spills containing
sugar and/or milk
• All other spills
Oven racks
Broiler pan and grid
CLEANING METHOD
• Soap and water
• Soapy steel wool pad
• Soap and water
• Non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad
• Spray glass cleaner
• Soap and water
• Self-cleaning cycle
• Soap and water
• Steel wool pad
• Self-cleaning cycle
• Soap and water
• Steel wool pad
• Dishwasher
• Solution of 1/2 cup ammonia to
1 gallon water
• Mild abrasive cleanser or
commercial oven cleaner
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Wash, rinse and dry with soft
cloth.
• Wipe with paper towel.
• When oven cools, wash, rinse
and dry with soft cloth or sponge•
• See the "Using the self-cleaning
cycle" section.
• Wash, rinse and dry.
• Place on 2nd and 4th rack
guides. Racks will discolor and
become harder to slide• After
cleaning, apply vegetable oil to
rack guides for easier sliding.
• Wash, rinse and dry.
• Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub
with plastic scrubbing pad.
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Yourcooktopisdesignedforeasycare.Ithasbeenprepolishedatthefactoryforimprovedprotectionand
easiercleaning.Foodsspilleddirectlyonthecooktopwillnotburnoffasonopen-coilelements.Becauseof
this,youshouldkeepthesurfacedustfreeandsoilfreebeforeheating.UsetheCooktopPolishingCreme,
includedwithyourrange,tocleanandmaintainthecooktop.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Ceramic glass DO NOT use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads, abrasive
cooktop powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover,
ammonia, or glass cleaners with ammonia. They may
damage the cooktop surface.
Light to • Paper towel Wipe as soon as Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off.
moderate soil • Clean, damp sponge Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Heavy soil, dark • Ceoktop Polishing Creme* Rub into soil using damp paper towel. Rinse and dry.
streaks, specks, • Non-abrasive cleanser
and discoloration
Burned-on soils • Cooktop Polishing Creme* Rub creme into soil using paper towel. ReappIy creme
to remaining spots. Hold razor scraper as flat to surface
• Razor scraper in a holder as possible, scrape spots. Polish entire cooktop with
creme and paper towel. Rinse and dry. Store razor
blades out of reach of children,
Sugary spills • Paper towel Wipe while ceramic glass surface is warm. Rinse
(jellies, candy • Clean, damp sponge thoroughly and dry.
syrups)
Metal marks from • Ceoktop Polishing Creme* Before heating cooktop again, rub into area using damp
copper, aluminum paper towel. Rinse and dry.
pans
Tiny scratches or • Cooktop Polishing Creme* To prevent scratches and abrasions, use the Cooktop
abrasions Polishing Creme regularly. Scratches and abrasions do
not affect cooking performance. After many cleanings,
they wilt become less visible.
NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking
or staining.
*To order additional Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No. 3184477), call 1-800-253-1301. You will hear a
recording. Follow the steps to place an order.
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1. Make sure all coil elements are off and
cool before removing coil elements and
reflector bowls.
2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite
the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear
the reflector bowl.
3. Pull the coil element straight away from
the receptacle.
4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See the "Cleaning
chart" earlier in this section for cleaning
instructions.
\
1. Make sure all coil elements are off and
cool before replacing coil elements and
reflector bowls.
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2. Lineupopeningsinthereflectorbowlwiththe
coilelementreceptacle.
\
3. Hold the coil element as level as possible with
the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Push the coil element terminal into the
receptacle.
4. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle
as far as it will go, push down the edge of the
coil element opposite the receptacle.
NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the
cookware on the coil elements. They also help
catch spills. When they are kept clean, they
reflect heat better and look new longer.
If a reflector bowl changes color, some of your
cookware may not be flat enough, or some may be
too large for the coil element. In either case, some
of the heat that's meant to go into or around cook-
ware goes down and heats the reflector bowl. This
extra heat can cause it to change color.
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NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could
result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.
1. Lift the front of the cooktop at both front corners
until the support rods lock into place.
2. Wipe the surface under the cooktop with warm,
soapy water and a sponge. Use a soapy steel-
wool pad on heavily soiled areas.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift the cooktop from both
sides while pressing the support rods back to
unlock them. Lower the cooktop into place.
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Fornormaluseofyourrange,youdonotneedto
removethedoor.However,ifyoufinditnecessary
toremovethedoor,followtheinstructionsinthis
section.
NOTE: The oven door is heavy.
Before removing the door:
1. Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at
the bottom corner of the door stop clip.
2. Pry door stop clip free and remove from front
frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch
porcelain.
3. Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.
Door removal
pin hole
Door stop clip
Hin_ Front frame
hanger hinge slot
Range
1. Open the oven door. Insert door removal pins,
included with your
range, into both hinge
hangers. De net remove
the pins while the door
is removed from the
range.
3. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on
the front of the door
and your thumbs on
the inside surface.
2. Carefully close the door until it rests against the
door removal pins.
4. Pull door straight up, then toward you. Hinge
hangers will slide out of front frame hinge slot.
NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must
still be in both hinges.
1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers
on the front of the door and your thumbs on the
inside surface.
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2. Hold oven door so that the top edge of each
hinge hanger is horizontal. Insert hinge hangers
into the front frame hinge slots.
3. Rotate top of door toward range. Slide hinge
hangers down onto front frame support pins.
NOTE: Make sure the hinge hangers are fully
seated and engaged on the support pins.
4. Insert the door stop clip with the angular surface
at the top of the frame hinge slot, then push in
the bottom of the clip until flanges are flush with
the front frame.
5. Open the door completely and remove the door
removal pins. Save door removal pins for future
use.
6. Closethe door.
Door stop
clil
Door removal
pin hole
;€
Door removal
pin hole ....
Range
Hinge
.......... hanger
Front frame
hinge slot
Angular
surface of
door stop
clip
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The oven light will come on when you open the
oven door.
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1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of
the oven by turning
it counterclockwise.
4. Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
3. Remove the light bulb from its socket.
Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
5, Plug in range or reconnect power.
NOTE: The oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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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 42.
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PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works eThe range is not plugged into a properly grounded 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.
The oven does not work • You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to setting the
electronic oven control section. (See pages 17-19.)
The surface cooking •You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
areas will not work •The coil elements are not plugged in all the way (Model RF377PXG).
(See "Replacing" on pages 35-36.)
• You have not set the control knobs correctly. Push the control knobs in
before turning them to a setting.
PROBLEM CAUSE
The Self-Cleaning cycle • You did not press START/ENTER.
will not work • The door is not closed all the way.
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
Cookware not level • Level the range. (See the Installation Instructions.)
on cooktop • Insert coil correctly.
(Check to see if liquids • Use cookware with a flat bottom.
are level in cookware)
Excessive heat on cooktop • Choose cookware the same size or slightly larger than the element.
in areas around cookware
The oven temperature • Adjust the oven temperature control. (See "Adjusting the oven temperature
seems too low or too high control" section.)
Slow baking or roasting • Increase baking or roasting time.
• Increase temperature 25° F.
• Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in when
preheating is recommended.
• Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
• Open oven door to check food when timer signals shortest time suggested
in recipe.
• Oven peeking can make cooking times longer.
Baked items too brown • Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven.
on bottom • Choose bakeware that will allow 2 inches of air space around all sides.
• Position rack higher in oven.
• Decrease oven temperature 15° to 25 ° F.
Unevenly baked items • Level the range.
• Bake in center of oven with 2 inches of space around each pan.
• Check to make sure batter is level in pan.
Crust edge browns • Shield edge with foil.
before pie is done
PROBLEM CAUSE
The display is showing • There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display,
"PF" then reset the clock. (See page 15.)
"F" followed by a • Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an "F" code appears again, call
number shows on for service. (See "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 42.)
the display
The indicator light(s) is • The function(s) indicated may not be working. Refer to the section in this Use
flashing and Care Guide discussing the function. If the indicator light(s) keeps flashing,
call for service. (See "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 42.)
If none of these items are causing your problem, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 42.
41
REQUEStiNGASSISTANCEORSERVICE
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" section. It may save you
the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.
Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance
Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.
Our consultants are available to
assist you.
When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and
the complete model and serial number of your
appliance (seethe "A Note to You" section).
This information will help us better respond to
your request.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
• Features and specifications on our full line
of appliances
• Accessory and repair parts sales
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speak-
ing, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
• Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors
Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill
the product warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company
in your area, you can also look in your telephone
directory Yellow Pages.
• Installation information
• Use and maintenance procedures
If you need to order replacement parts, we recom-
mend that you only use FSP_)factory authorized
parts. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work
right, because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, call
our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number
or your nearest authorized service center.
If you need further assistance, you can write to
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63
Benton Harbor, M149022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
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INDEX
TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE
ANTI-TIP BRACKET .................................................... 28
ASSISTANCE .............................................................. 42
BAKING
Aluminum foil .......................................................... 13
Bakeware ................................................................ 13
Pans ........................................................................ 12
Racks ................................................................ 12, 17
Setting cycle ............................................................ 17
Tips .......................................................................... 19
BROILING
Grid .......................................................................... 23
Guidelines ................................................................ 23
Pan .................................................................... 21, 23
Rack positions ........................................................ 23
Setting cycle ............................................................ 22
CLEANING
Broiler pan and grid ................................................ 33
Ceramic glass cooktop .................................... 32, 34
Coil elements .............................................. 32, 35, 36
Control knobs .......................................................... 32
Control panel .......................................................... 32
Exterior surfaces .................................................... 32
Oven cavity ............................................................ 33
Oven door glass ...................................................... 33
Oven racks .............................................................. 33
Reflector bowls .......................................... 32, 35, 36
Self-cleaning cycle .................................................. 29
Surface under cooktop .......................................... 33
CONTROL PANEL
Coil element markers ................................................ 6
Control knobs ............................................................ 8
Surface cooking area markers .................................. 7
Surface heating indicator light .............................. 6, 7
COOKWARE
Canning .................................................................... 9
Materials .................................................................. 10
Tips .......................................................................... 10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Canceling ................................................................ 16
Clock ...................................................................... 15
Control lock ............................................................ 14
Display .................................................................... 14
Indicator lights ........................................................ 14
Minute timer ............................................................ 15
Starting .................................................................... 16
FEATURES ................................................................ 6, 7
LIFT-UP COOKTOP .................................................... 37
MEALTIMER TM CONTROL
Delay start .............................................................. 25
Starting now ............................................................ 24
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .................................. 2
OVEN DOOR ........................................................ 38, 39
OVEN LIGHT .............................................................. 39
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Adjusting ................................................................ 19
Setting .............................................................. 17, 22
OVEN VENT ................................................................ 27
PANS .......................................................................... 12
PARTS ...................................................................... 6, 7
RACKS .................................................................. 12,17
ROASTING
Pans ........................................................................ 12
Racks ................................................................ 12, 17
Setting cycle ............................................................ 17
Tips .......................................................................... 18
SAFETY ................................................................ 3, 4, 5
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
Before you start ...................................................... 29
How the cycle works .............................................. 31
Setting the controls ................................................ 30
Stopping the cycle .................................................. 31
Tips .......................................................................... 29
SERVICE .................................................................... 42
STORAGE DRAWER .................................................. 28
SURFACE COOKING AREAS
Ceramic glass cooktop .......................................... 11
Coil element markers ................................................ 6
Control knobs ...................................................... 8, 32
Control setting guide ................................................ 8
Hot surface indicator lights ................................ 7, 11
Surface cooking area markers .................................. 7
Surface heating indicator light .............................. 6, 7
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 40, 41
WARRANTY ................................................................ 44
43
WARRANTY
WHIRLPOOL®ELECTRICRANGE
LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR FSP(_replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials
WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE service company.
FULL FIVE-YEAR
WARRANTY
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
Ceramic glass cooktop only: FSP replacement parts and repair labor for
CLEANTOP <"_ceramic glass cooktop.
Whirlpool warrants that:
-The ceramic glass cooktop will not discolor
-The ceramic glass cooktop pattern will not wear off
-The rubber seal between the ceramic glass cooktop and porcelain edge will
not crack
-The ceramic glass cooktop will not crack due to thermal shock
-The surface unit elements will not burn out
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of your range.
2. Instruct you how to use your range.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.
4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when your range is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. Your range is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to your range caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not
approved by Whirlpool.
E. Repairs to CLEANTOP ceramic glass cooktop if it has not been cared for as recommended in this
Use and Care Guide.
F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
4/98
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion
or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized
Whirlpool dealer.
If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking "Troubleshooting,"
additional help can be found by checking the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section, or by calling the
Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, t-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
8053400 5/98
© 1998 Whirlpool Oolporation C_Registered Trademsrk/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
