Super Capacity 465
4.65 Cubic Foot Oven
MODELS RF375PXE RF376PXE
PART NO. 3196277 Rev. C
UseECare
A Note to You ............ 2
Range Safety ......... 3°5
Parts and Features ... 6
Using Your Range ..... 8
Using the Self-
Cleaning Cycle ........ 26
Caring for Your
Range ..................... 29
Troubleshooting ...... 39
Requesting
Assistance or
Service .................... 41
Index ....................... 43
Warranty ................. 44
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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, complete and mail the Product Registration
Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
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Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram
in the "Parts and Features" section). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
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You sa e yand sa e yo ber isveryimpo an °
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:
Youfollowwillinstructions,be killed or seriously injured if you don't
followYoucaninstructions,be killed or seriously injured if you don't
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.
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.
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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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mMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTmONS
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
TIPPING 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
sufficient 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
installation 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.
-SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-
mMPORTANT SAFETY mNSTRUCTmONS
÷ 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.
e 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.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
This section contains captioned pictures of your range. Use them to learn where all parts and
features are and what they look like. Use the page references to help you quickly find out more
about the part or feature you are interested in.
(Model RF375PXE shown}
(p. 23)
Plug-in coil
element with one-piece
(pp. 8, 29, 30, 31)
Anti=tip(p.24) bracket -_._._._._.._
Model and serial
number plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storag
(p. 25)
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 38)
Control panel
(pp. 8, 29)
Automatic oven
ht switch
(p. 38)
Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 20)
Bake element
(p. 16)
/
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a
coil element is on)
Electronic
oven control
oe
oo
Left front Left rear
control knob control knob
Coil element marker
(shows which coil
element you are setting)
Right rear Right front
control knob control knob
(Model RF376PXE shown)
(p. 23)
@-!@
Manual oven
light switch
(p. 38)
CLEANTOP <P>
ceramic glass
cooktop .......
(pp. 10, 34)
Surface
cooking
area
(pp. 1O, 34)
Anti-tip bracket
(p. 24)
Model and serial
number plate
(behind left side
of storage drawer)
Removable
storage drawer
(p. 25)
Control panel
(pp. 8, 29)
Automatic oven
light switch
(p. 38)
Broil element
(not shown)
(p. 20)
Bake element
(p. 16)
Surface heating
indicator light
(lights up when a surface
cooking area is on)
Electronic
oven control
Surface cooking area marker
(shows which surface cooking
area you are setting) o[__oo o ._p_ olp_ _35
OFF
Left front Left rear
control knob control knob
Right rear Right front
control knob control knob
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US NGVOURRANGE
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.
gsin_thecontrolknobs
Push in the control knobs before turning them to a
i etting. You can set
them anywhere between
HI and OFF.
Surfaceceekin_areaheatsettings
Use the following chart as a guide.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HI ÷ To start foods cooking.
÷ To bring liquids to a boil.
6-8 ÷ To hold a rapid boil.
÷ To fry chicken or pancakes.
5 ÷ For gravy, pudding, and icing.
÷ To cook large amounts of
vegetables.
2-4 ÷ To keep food cooking after
starting it on a higher setting.
LO ÷ To keep food warm until it's
ready to serve.
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
÷Usethecorrectcookwareto preventdamageto
thesurfacecookingarea,cooktop,wiring,and
surroundingareas.
÷Ifthecookwareistoosmallforthesurface
cookingareaorthebottomis notflat,thesurface
cookingareacouldstayglowingredforan
extendedlengthoftimecausingdamageto
therange.
÷Ifyoustartcookingon high,it isimportanttoturn
thecontroldownto alowersettingto complete
cooking.
÷Thesurfacecookingareacouldoverheatorbe
damagedif a pot hasboileddryorhasbeenleft
emptyon ahotsurfacecookingarea.
Heinecannin iNe atien
To protect your range:
÷ Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results.
¢ Use the largest
centerover
, surfacecooking ', =
area I =l
1"1 1 inch I1"=
I maximum I '
_._ °verhang.. I.._ 1
Surface Pan
cooking area
surface cooking area for
best results. Also, use a
canner/pan that you can
center over the surface
cooking area and that
does not extend more
than one inch outside
the surface cooking
area. Large diameter
canners/pans, if not
centered correctly, trap heat and can cause
damage to the cooktop.
÷ Do not place your canner on 2 surface cooking
areas at the same time.
Too much heat will build
up and damage the
cooktop.
÷ Start with hot water.
This reduces the time
the control is set on
high. Reduce the heat
setting to the lowest
position needed to keep
water boiling.
÷ When canning for long periods of time, alternate
use of the surface cooking areas between batches
to allow the areas to cool down, or prepare food in
small batches.
÷ On coil element model, keep your reflector bowls
clean so that they will always reflect heat well.
÷ Refer to your canner manual for specific
instructions.
(Coil element cooktop model}
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 installation of a
Canning Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from
your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool
service company.
theceramic c00kt0p
(Ceramic g_ass cooktop mode_}
Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar
to cooking on coil
elements. There are,
however, a few
differences:
÷ The surface cooking
area will glow red when
the element is turned
on. You will see the
element cycling on and
off - even on the HI
setting - to help the
area stay at the temperature setting you chose.
÷ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop.
÷ Do not cook popcorn that comes in prepackaged
aluminum containers on the cooktop. The
container could leave aluminum marks on the
cooktop that cannot be removed completely.
÷ Lift pots and pans onto and off of the cooktop.
Sliding pots and pans on the cooktop could leave
marks that are difficult to remove or could leave
permanent marks.
÷ Dropping a heavy or hard object on the cooktop
could crack it. Be careful when using heavy
skillets and large pots. Do not store jars or cans
above the cooktop.
÷ Do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.
÷ Do not allow anything that could melt, such as
plastic or aluminum foil, to come in contact with
the cooktop while it is hot.
÷ Sugary spills and soils can cause pitting. See
"Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" in the
"Caring for Your Range" section for more
information.
÷ Wiping off the cooktop before and after each use
will help keep the surface free from stains and give
you the most even heating. See "Cleaning the
ceramic glass cooktop" in the "Caring for Your
Range" section for care and cleaning suggestions.
NOTE: Do not leave empty cookware, or cook-
ware which has boiled dry, on a hot surface cooking
area. The cookware could overheat, causing damage
to itself or the surface cooking area.
Hot urface iodicator i hts
(Oeramic g_ass cooktop mode_}
One of the Hot Surface Indicator Lights on the
cooktop will glow when a surface
cooking area becomes too hot to
touch. The Indicator Light will continue
to glow as long as the surface cooking
area is too hot to touch, even after it is
turned off.
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General uideEines
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
÷ Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
where you need them.
÷ To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
front edge, and lift it out.
÷ 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.
÷ When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
÷ When baking/roasting on 2 racks, position racks
in oven to allow good circulation of air around all
the food.
÷ Do not place items on the oven door when it
is open.
RackpJace ent{0rsped{ic{00ds:
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 guide" later in
this section.
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Hotairmustcirculatearoundthepansintheoven
for evenheatto reach
allpartsoftheoven.
Thisresultsinbetter
baking.
÷ Placethepansso
thatoneis notdirectly
overtheother.
÷ Forbestresults,
allow11½-2inchesof
spacearoundeachpan
andbetweenpans
andovenwalls.
÷Forbestbakingresults,bake1sheetofcookies
atatime.
Whereto place pans:
WHEN YOU HAVE PLACE
1 pan In center of the oven rack.
2 pans Side by side or slightly
staggered.
3 or 4 pans In opposite corners on
each oven rack. Stagger
pans so no pan is directly
over another.
Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies
or casseroles:
÷ Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack
with the food. Turn up
the foil edges and make
sure the foil is about
1 inch larger all around
than the dish holding
the food.
÷ Do 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 or the entire oven rack
with foil or other liners. It could affect the quality of
your baking.
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Bakepad
(p. 16)
Custom broil Auto clean
pad pad
(p. 21) (p. 27)
Electronic
display
Jol
SELF CLEANING OVEN
[
Temperature/
time pads
(pp. 14, 16,
19, 21,27)
J
Clock/timer pads
(pp. 14-15)
Start/enter pad
(p. 15)
Off/cancel pad
(p. 15)
÷ 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. You will need to
reprogram any temperature adjustments you may
have made. See the "Adjusting the oven tempera-
ture control" section.
÷ When you are using the oven, the display will
show preheat times and temperature settings.
÷ When you are not cleaning or cooking with the
oven, the display will show the time of day.
÷ When setting a function, if you do not press the
start!enter pad within 5 seconds, the Start?
indicator light will flash. If you do not press the
start!enter pad within 5 minutes, the function will
be canceled.
Indkatorli Ns
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.
gsin thecentrelJeck
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:
÷ You 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.
÷ You must reset the control lock if the power goes
out for more than 1 second.
To lock the control panel:
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and "Loc" will
appear on the temperature display for
5 seconds. "Loc" and "START?" will
then appear whenever a command pad
is pressed.
To unlock the control paneh
Press and hold the start/enter pad for 5 seconds.
You will hear a single tone and "Loc" and
"START?" will disappear from the tempera-
ture display.
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1, Presstheclockpad.
PRESS
B
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, Start the clock.
NOTES:
÷ To see the time of day when the clock time
is not on the display, press the clock pad.
÷ You must reset the clock if the power goes
off for more than 1 second.
PRESS
(example for 5:30)
YOU SEE
The minute timer does not start or stop the oven.
It works like a kitchen timer. You can set the
minute timer 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 the timer pad.
The timer indicator light will light up.
PRESS YOU SEE
2, Set the countdown time.
Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until
the correct time shows on the display.
PRESS YOU SEE
14
(example for 10 minutes)
3° Startthecountdown. PRESS
OR
YOU SEE
When the time is up:
You will hear four 1-second tones.
NOTE: To see the countdown time when the
minute timer is not on the display, press the
minute timer pad.
(display counts down)
YOU SEE
4= Turn off the minute timer.
TecanceltheminutetimerduHn_
theceuntSewn
PRESS YOU SEE
(previous display)
twice
PRESS YOU SEE
(previous display)
twice
After setting a function for the first time, you
must press the start/enter pad to start
the function.
The off/cancel pad will cancel any function except for
the clock, minute timer, or control lock.
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1. Placethe rackswhereyouneedthemintheoven.
Formoreinformation,see"Positioningracksand
pans"earlierinthissection.
Front of rack
2= Choose the bake setting.
The bake indicator light will light up.
PRESS
Rear of rack
YOU SEE o.
I
3= Set the temperature (optional).
Do this step if you want to set a temperature
other than 350°F. Press A to raise the tem-
perature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F
amounts. You can set a temperature anywhere
from 170°F to 500°F. Use these pads until
the temperature you want shows on the display.
PRESS YOU SEE oN
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4= When roasting, put your food in the oven.
You do not have to preheat the oven when
roasting, unless your recipe recommends it.
During baking/roasting, the elements will turn
on and off to keep the oven temperature at
the setting.
NOTE: The top element helps heat during
baking!roasting, but does not turn red.
(example for bake at 375°F)
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5, Pressthe start/enterpad.
A preheatingtimewillcountdownonthedisplay.
Theheat,bake,andon indicatorlightswilllight
up.Theovencontrolautomaticallysetspreheating
timesbasedontheoventemperatureyouselect:
÷For245°Fandless,thepreheatingtimeis
3minutes.
÷For250°F-445°F,thepreheatingtimeis
6minutes.
÷For450°Fandabove,thepreheatingtimeis
10minutes.
Theovenispreheatedandreadyto usewhen
youheara 1-secondtone,theonindicatorlight
goesoff,thecountdownisfinished,andtheset
temperatureis displayed.
Thepreheatandsettemperaturesmaybe
differentattheendofthecountdown.This
isnormal.
NOTES:
÷Whentheoventemperatureisgreaterthan
170°F,nopreheatingtimewillbeshownin
thedisplay.
÷Youcanchangethetemperaturesettingany
timeafterpressingthestarVenterpad.Youdo
nothaveto pressthestart/enterpadagain.
÷Thepreheatingtimewillnotchangeif you
resetthetemperaturebeforethecountdown
timeends.
÷Ifyouarebaking/roastingwhiletheminute
timeris countingdown,youcanseetheset
baking/roastingtemperaturefor5seconds
bypressingthebakepad.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
I
(exampJe for set temperature
of 350°F)
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6° Whenbaking,putyourfoodintheovenafterthe
preheatcountdowntimeends.
Duringbaking/roasting,theelementswillturn
onandoff to keeptheoventemperatureat
thesetting.
NOTE:Thetopelementhelpsheatduring
baking/roasting,butdoesnotturnred.
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7. After cooking, turn off the oven.
PRESS YOU SEE
(time of day or minute
timer countdown)
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Althoughyournewovenisproperlyadjustedto
provideaccuratetemperatures,it maycookfaster
orslowerthanyouroldoven.
Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththe baking/roasting
results,youcanchangetheoffsettemperatureby
followingthestepsbelow.
NOTE:DONOTmeasureoventemperaturewitha
thermometer.Openingtheovendoorwilllowerthe
oventemperatureandgiveyouanincorrectreading.
Also,thethermometertemperaturereadingwill
changeas yourovencycles.
1, Pressandholdthe bakepadfor4seconds.
Thedisplaywillshow350°Ffor4 seconds.Then
youwillseethecurrentoffsettemperature,for
example"00,"if youhavenotalreadyadjusted
thetemperature.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
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2, Set the new offset temperature.
Press A to raise the temperature or Y 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°F. 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
temperature setting.
(factory setting of "0")
PRESS YOU SEE ON
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3, Enter the adjustment.
NOTE: The offset temperature resets to "00" if
the power goes out for more than 1 second.
PRESS
(exampJe when making
oven 10°F cooler)
YOU SEE
(time of day or minute
timer countdown)
Hewte determinetheameunt
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
OF DEGREES
TO COOK FOOD ... (FAHRENHEIT)
A little more +10
Moderately more +20
Much more +30
A little less -10
Moderately less -20
Much less -30
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NOTES:
÷Donot preheatwhenbroiling,unlessyourrecipe
recommendsit.
÷Leavethedoorpartlyopenwheneveryouuse
theovento broil.Thisletstheovenstayatthe
propertemperatures.
÷See"Broilingtips"laterinthissection.
1, Placethe rackwhereyouneedit.
Youneedto placetheracksothatthesurface
ofthefoodisat least3 inchesawayfromthe
broilelement.See"Broilingguide"laterinthis
section.
Frontof 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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q
q
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4=Pressthecustombroilpad.
Thebroilindicatorlightwilllightup.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
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5= Start the oven.
The on and heat indicator lights will light up.
NOTES:
÷ You can change the temperature setting any
time after pressing the start/enter pad. 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 the
custom broil pad.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
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6= When broiling is done, turn off the oven.
PRESS YOU SEE
(time of day or minute timer
countdown}
TocustombroiJaJowertempe[ature:
÷ If food is cooking too fast, press the custom
broil pad and press the Y temp pad until "325°F ''
shows on the display.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
l
(example shows broiJ at 325°F)
÷ If you want food to broil slower from the start,
press the custom broil pad and press the V temp
pad so a temperature between 300°F and 500°F
shows on the display. Press the start/enter pad.
Lower temperature settings let the broil burner
cycle and slow cooking. 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 YOU SEE ON
l
(exampJe shows broiJ at 400°F)
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÷Usethebroilerpanandgridforbroiling.Theyare
designedto drainextraliquidandgreaseaway
fromthecookingsurface.Thisdrainagehelps
preventspatteror smoke.
÷Donotcoverthebroilergridwithfoil.
÷Tomakesurethegreasedrainswell,do notuse
cookiesheetsor similarpansfor broiling.
÷Placefoodabout3 inchesor morefromthebroil
element.
÷Afterbroiling,removethebroilerpanfromthe
ovenwhenyouremovethefood.Drippingswill
bakeonthe panif youleaveit intheheatedoven.
Bmi in uide
Recommended rack positions are numbered from
the bottom (1) to the top (5). For best results, turn
meat after approximately 2/3of the broiling time.
Turn chicken pieces after approximately half of
the broiling time. Very thin cuts, such as fish fillets,
may not need to be turned at all. Lobster tails are
not turned.
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q
q
APPROXIMATE TIM E
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/_Ib weU done 4 13-14 7-8
Pork Chops, 1" thick 4 20-22 10-11
Ham Slice, 1/2"thick, precooked 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 16-18 8-9
Lobster Tails, 6-8 oz 3 17-20 N/A
NOTE: Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes.
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Burn Hazard
Use pot holders when touching items left
near oven vent.
Failure to do so can result in burns.
Ceramic lassceok epmedel
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.
Oven vent
Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through
a vent under the left rear coil element. You can cook
on this coil element 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.
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Therangewill nottip duringnormaluse.However,therangecantip ifyouapplytoomuchforceorweight
to theopendoorwithouttheanti-tipbracketfasteneddownproperly.
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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Usethestoragedrawerto storecookware.Youcan
removethedrawerto makeiteasierto cleanunder
therange.Be careful when handling the drawer.
Rem0vin thest0ra e8rawer:
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.
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RepEadn the t0ra e drawer:
1= Fit the ends of the drawer slide rails into the
drawer guides on both sides of the opening.
Also, be sure the lower guide is fitted onto the
lower slide rail.
2= Lift the front of the drawer and push it in until the
metal stops on the drawer slide rails clear the
drawer guides. Then slide the drawer closed.
Drawer
Lower slide rail slide rail
(inside drawer J
opening) Lower
guides drawer guide
(on inside walls)
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The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the
inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the
easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless.
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-dean 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.
÷ Remove the broiler pan and grid and any pots
and pans 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.
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DO NOT
hand=clean
gasket
Hand-clean
frame
TraPS:
÷ 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.
¢ The oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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1=Presstheautocleanpad.
Thecleanindicatorlightwilllightup.
Thiswillautomaticallyseta 31/2-hour
Self-Cleaningcycle.
NOTE:Therewillbea 30-minutecool-down
1/2hourbeforethecycleisover.
PRESS YOU SEE
ON
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2, Set the cleaning time (optional).
If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or
shorter than 31½hours, use the hour and minute
pads to set the cleaning time you want. Press
the "up" (A) or "down" (Y) pad(s) until a time
between 21/2-41/2hours shows on the display.
÷ Use 21½hours for light soil.
÷ Use 31½-41/2hours for average to heavy soil.
PRESS YOU SEE
3= Start the oven.
NOTE: The on and heat indicator lights will
light up.
PRESS
(example for 4 hours,
30 minutes)
YOU SEE
ON
t
ON
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4= After Self-Cleaning cycle starts:
The door locked indicator light will light up when
the oven door locks.
NOTE: If you open the door before starting the
Self-Cleaning cycle, "door" will show on the
display. If you do not close the door within
5 minutes, the cycle will be canceled.
5= After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and the oven
reaches normal baking!roasting temperatures:
The clean, door locked, and on indicator lights
will go out.
Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display.
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
PRESS
ON
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6. Aftertheovencoolsto roomtemperature,wipe
offanyresidueorashwithadampclothor
sponge.
Ifneeded,touchupspotswitha mildabrasive
cleanseror cleaningsponge.
/
[e steptheseHodeanin cydeat
anytime:
If the oven temperature is above normal broiling
temperatures, the Self-Cleaning cycle will start a
30-minute cool down. The clean and door locked
indicator lights will stay on.
PRESS YOU SEE ON
!
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 31/2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle. Notice that the
heating stops 1/2hour before the 31/2-hour setting
is up.
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(n or rna_"b _'oiITng"t;_mO_Rr_tl,u_e T-_--
DOOR LOCKS
START 2 3
Time In Hours
STOP
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Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items found
around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it
looking and working like new.
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near this appliance.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range. Before cleaning, always make sure all
controls are off and the range is cool.
PART HOW TO CLEAN
Control knobs
Control panel
Exterior surfaces
(other than ceramic
glass cooktop and
control panel)
Coil elements
(Model RF375PXE)
Chrome reflector
bowls
(Model RF375PXE)
1, Turn the knobs off and pull them straight away from the control panel.
2, Wash the knobs with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
them well. Do not soak them. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish of the knobs.
3, Replace the knobs. Make sure all knobs are turned off.
÷ Wash the panel with a sponge and warm, soapy water. Wipe the panel with
clean water and dry it well. Do not use steel wool or gritty cleansers,
which can damage the finish.
OR
÷ Wash the panel with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner. Do not spray
the cleaner directly on the panel. Apply the cleaner to the paper towel.
÷ Wash the surface with a sponge and warm, soapy water or paper towel and
spray glass cleaner. Wipe with clean water and dry thoroughly. Use a
nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad on heavily soiled areas.
÷ Do not use steel WOOl, abrasives, or harsh cleansers. They may damage
the finish.
e If you use soap or detergent solutions, wipe thoroughly to prevent filmy
residue.
NOTE: Do not let foods containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, or lemon
juice) remain on the surface. Acids may remove the glossy finish. Also wipe
up milk or egg spills when the cooktop is cool. Be careful when cleaning
around the model and serial number plate; too much scrubbing could
remove the numbers.
÷ You do not have to clean open coil elements because spatters or spills will
burn off.
÷ Do not immerse the coil elements in water.
÷ Wash the reflector bowls with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic
scrubbing pad. Rinse and dry them well.
÷ Clean the reflector bowls often.
÷ Do not use gritty or harsh cleansers.
÷ Do not clean the bowls in the Self-Cleaning oven.
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PART HOWTOCLEAN
Porcelain-enamel
reflector bowls
(Model RF375PXE)
Ceramic glass
cooktop
(Model RF376PXE)
Broiler pan
and grid
Oven racks
Oven door glass
Oven cavity
÷ Wipe off excess spills.
÷ Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry well.
OR
÷ Place the bowls upside down on the oven racks in the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
÷ See the "Cleaning the ceramic glass cooktop" section.
÷ Wash the pan and grid with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry well.
÷ Do not dean in the Self-Cleaning cycle. (See "Before you start" in the "Using
the Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.)
OR
÷ Wash the pan and grid in a dishwasher.
÷ Wash with a steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
OR
÷ Leave the racks in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
NOTE: If you leave your racks in the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle, they
will lose their original color and become harder to slide. If you need to, apply a
small amount of vegetable oil to the side rungs to make the racks easier to slide.
÷ Wash with a paper towel and spray glass cleaner or a nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water. Wipe with clean water and dry well.
÷ Follow the directions that come with the cleaner.
÷ Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools
down. (See "Before you start" in the "Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.)
÷ See the "Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle" section.
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ODELRBlpXE}
1, Make sure all coil elements are off and
cool before removing coil elements and
reflector bowls.
oFF
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.
m
4, Lift out the reflector bowl. See the "Cleaning chart"
earlier in this section for cleaning instructions.
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(MODELRF375PXE (CONTo)
1, Make sure all coil elements are off and cool
before replacing coil elements and reflector
bowls.
2, Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the
coil element receptacle.
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.
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(MODELRF375PXE}(CONTo}
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.
NOTE: Do not drop the cooktop. Damage could
result to the porcelain and the cooktop frame.
1o 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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ODE[RB76PXE
Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However,
you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop
differently than you would standard electric open-
coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop
deanin tips
What to use:
÷ Cooktop Polishing Creme included with your
will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because
of this, you should keep the surface dust free and
soil free before heating.
Your cooktop has been prepolished at the factory
for improved protection
and easier cleaning.
The Cooktop Polish-
ing Creme included
with your range,
paper towels or a
range with a paper
towel or clean, damp
sponge - This creme
has been developed
especially for cleaning
and protecting your
cooktop. When using
the creme, follow the
instructions on the
container.
sponge, and a single-
edge razor blade in a
holder (see next page
for ordering informa-
tion) are all you need
to clean your cooktop. For proper cleaning meth-
ods, please review "Cleaning tips" in the next
column and on the next page. Follow them each
time you use your cooktop. This will ensure you get
the best performance out of your cooktop, as well
as preserve that uniquely elegant look.
÷ Razor scraper in a holder - Use this scraper to
remove cooked-on soils
from your ceramic glass
cooktop. To avoid
scratches, keep the razor
blade as flat against the
cooktop as possible.
Store razor blades out
of reach of children.
To avoid damaging the cooktop, follow these
instructions:
÷ Remove sugar spills and soils from the cooktop
while the surface is still warm to avoid pitting on
the surface.
÷ Marks from sliding metal pans on the cooktop are
difficult to remove completely. Use cooktop
polishing creme to clean the area. Several appli-
cations may be necessary.
÷ Do not use steel wool, plastic cleaning pads,
gritty powdered cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust
remover, ammonia, or glass cleaning products
with ammonia. These products could damage the
cooktop surface.
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ODELR ]76PXE} CO o}
1= You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper
towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot
Surface Indicator Light goes off.
2= For stubborn spills, rub the Cooktop Polishing
Creme into cooked-on soil using a paper towel.
If some soil remains, leave some creme on the
spot(s) and follow Step 3.
3= Carefully scrape spots with the razor scraper.
4= Finish by polishing the entire cooktop with
Cooktop Polishing Creme and a paper towel.
To order the Cooktop Polishing Creme (Part No.
3191048) or a razor scraper (Part No. 3183488),
call 1-800=253-1301. You will hear a recording.
Follow the steps to place an order.
Hewte keepyeu ceektepleekin likenew:
IF THERE ARE WHAT TO DO
Sugary spills
and soils (such
as jellies and
candy syrups)
Dark streaks,
specks, and
discoloration
iVletal marks
(from copper
and aluminum
pans)
To prevent pitting on the
cooktop, wipe up with a
paper towel or clean, damp
sponge while the ceramic
glass surface is still
warm. Remove spills as
soon as possible after
they occur.
Use the Cooktop Polishing
Creme or a nonabrasive
cleanser with a damp paper
towel or sponge.
Use the Cooktop Polishing
Creme with a damp paper
towel or sponge before
heating the cooktop again.
If heated before cleaning,
metal marks may not
come off.
Tiny scratches
or abrasions
Scratches and abrasions
do not affect cooking. After
many cleanings, they will
become less visible. To
prevent scratches and
abrasions, use the Cooktop
Polishing Creme regularly.
NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water
and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent
streaking or staining.
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Fornormaluseofyourrange,youdonotneedto
removethedoor.However,if youhaveto remove
thedoorfollowtheinstructionsinthissection.
NOTE:Ifthedoorremovalpinsincludedinthe
Anti-TipBracketPackagearenotavailable,nailsor
screwsmaybeused.Becarefulthatthe lengthof
thenailor screwdoesnotdamagetheovenby
chippingor scratchingtheporcelainsurface.
1, Openthedoorabouthalfway.Insertdoor
removalpinsintobothhingehangers.Donot
remove them while the door is removed from
the range.
2= Close the door as far as the door removal pins
will let you.
insert door removal
pin here
Range
°*
....[, N,nge
hanger
Oven door
3= Rotate the door toward the range. Lift up the
door until it stops. Do not use the door handle to
lift the door. Rotate the door toward the floor and
pull it toward you.
Oven door
Rotate
Rang_
Lift up
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NOTE:Thedoorremovalpinsyouinsertedmuststill
bein bothsidesofthedoor.
1, Graspthe dooronthesideswithyourfingerson
thefrontofthedoorandyourthumbsonthe
insidesurface.
2=Restthe hingehangerso thatit isflat(atthe
bottomofthehingehangeronthebottomofthe
frontframeslot).
3, Position the door with the hinge hanger slots
almost parallel to the front frame.
4, Push up and in until the hinge hanger slots
become fastened to the range. Lower the door
and rotate it slightly from the front to the back
until the slots are fully fastened. The hinge
hanger will be close to the bottom of the front
frame slot.
5, Pull door open about halfway and remove the
door removal pins. Save door removal pins for
future use.
6, Close the door.
Oven door
Remove door
removal pin
:-,_ Hinge
hanger
flat
Front frame
slot bottom
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Theovenlightwillcomeonwhenyouopenthe
ovendoor.
?o_u_ theJi_Nono[0ff whentheovendoo[
÷ Push the oven light switch on the backguard.
Torep&cetheovenli_N:
1, Unplug range or disconnect power.
2, Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the
oven by turning it
counterclockwise.
3, Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace
the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb.
4, Replace the light bulb cover by turning it clockwise.
5, Plug in range or reconnect power.
NOTE: The oven light will not work during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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TROUBL HOOTING
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 41.
PROBLEM CAUSE
Nothing works ÷
@
@
The range is not plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage.
(See Installation Instructions.)
You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
The control knob is not set correctly. Push in the control knobs before
turning them.
The oven does not work ÷ You have not set the electronic control correctly. Refer to the proper
instructions.
The surface cooking
areas will not work
÷ You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker.
÷ The coil elements are not plugged in all the way (Model RF375PXE.)
(See "Replacing" on page 32.)
÷ 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 the start/enter pad.
will not work ÷The door is not closed all the way.
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PROBLEM CAUSE
Cooking results are
not what you expected
÷ The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See "Adjusting the oven
temperature control" on page 19 to adjust the oven temperature.
÷ You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in the recipe).
÷ You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size. Refer to a reliable
cookbook or recipe for the recommended pan type and size.
÷ There is not enough air space around the pan when baking. Allow 11/2to
2 inches of air space on all sides of the pan.
÷ The cookware is too large or too small for the surface cooking area being
used. The pan should be the same size or slightly larger than the surface
cooking area being used.
÷ The range is not level. (See the Installation Instructions.)
PROBLEM CAUSE
The display is showing ÷ There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display.
"PF"
"F" followed by a number ÷ Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display. If an "F" code appears again,
shows on the display call for service. (See "If You Need Assistance or Service" on page 41 .)
The indicator light(s) ÷ The function(s) indicated may not be working. Refer to the section in this Use
is 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 41 .)
If none of these items are causing your problem, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 41.
4O
QU HG ASSb'TANIIOB
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 (see the "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
÷ Installation information
÷ Use and maintenance procedures
÷ Accessory and repair parts sales
÷ Do-it-yourself repair help
÷ 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.
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, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your
correspondence.
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42
This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s)
on which you can find each topic.
TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE
AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12
ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 24
ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 41
BAKING
Aluminum foil .......................................................... 12
Pans ................................................................. 11, 12
Racks ...................................................................... 11
Setting cycle ........................................................... 16
Tips ......................................................................... 18
BROILING
Grid ......................................................................... 22
Pan ................................................................... 20, 22
Rack positions ........................................................ 22
Setting cycle ........................................................... 21
Tips ......................................................................... 22
CLEANING
Broiler pan and grid ................................................ 30
Ceramic glass cooktop .................................... 34, 35
Coil elements .................................................... 29, 31
Control knobs ......................................................... 29
Control panel .......................................................... 29
Exterior surfaces .................................................... 29
Oven cavity ............................................................. 30
Oven door glass ..................................................... 30
Oven racks ............................................................. 30
Reflector bowls ................................................ 29-33
Self-cleaning cycle ................................................. 26
CONTROL PANEL
Coil element markers ............................................... 6
Control knobs ........................................................... 8
Hot surface indicator lights .................................... 10
Surface heating indicator light ............................. 6, 7
Surface cooking area markers ................................. 7
COOKWARE
Canning .................................................................... 9
Tips ..................................................................... 9, 10
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL
Canceling ............................................................... 15
Clock ...................................................................... 14
Control lock ............................................................ 13
Display .................................................................... 13
Indicator lights ........................................................ 13
Minute timer ........................................................... 14
Starting ................................................................... 15
FEATURES ............................................................... 6, 7
LIFT-UP COOKTOP ................................................... 33
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER .................................. 2
OVEN DOOR .............................................................. 36
OVEN LIGHT .............................................................. 38
OVEN TEMPERATURE
Adjusting ................................................................ 19
Setting .............................................................. 16, 21
OVEN VENT ............................................................... 23
PANS .................................................................... 11, 12
PARTS ...................................................................... 6, 7
RACKS ....................................................................... 11
ROASTI NG
Pans ................................................................. 11, 12
Racks ...................................................................... 11
Setting cycle ........................................................... 16
Tips ......................................................................... 16
SAFETY .................................................................... 3-5
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
Before you start ...................................................... 26
How the cycle works .............................................. 28
Setting the controls ................................................ 27
Tips ......................................................................... 28
SERVICE .................................................................... 41
STORAGE DRAWER .................................................. 25
SURFACE COOKING AREAS
Ceramic glass cooktop .......................................... 10
Coil element markers ............................................... 6
Control knobs ..................................................... 8, 29
Control setting guide ................................................ 8
Hot surface indicator lights .................................... 10
Surface heating indicator light ............................. 6, 7
Surface cooking area markers ................................. 7
Tips ........................................................................... 8
TIPS
Bakeware ................................................................ 11
Broiling ................................................................... 22
Cookware ........................................................... 9, 10
Saving energy ..................................................... 8, 18
Self-cleaning ........................................................... 28
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................... 39, 40
WARRANTY ............................................................... 44
43
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 DATEOF 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 caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.
8/96
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, 1=800=253=1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.
PART NO. 3196277 Rev. C 7/97
© 1997 Whirlpool Corporation ® Registered Trademark/TM Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A.
