Page 1: Table Of Contents
Index ......35 Warranty ..... . 36 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS RF361 BXD RF363PXD...
Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Range Safety ... Getting to Know Your Range ... 7 Using Your Range ... Using the surface units ... Positioning racks and pans ... 10 For best air circulation ... Using aluminum foil for baking ... 11 The electronic oven control ...
Page 3: A Note To You
Keep this book and the sales slip together Our Consumer Assistance number is toll-free 24 hours a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. WHIRLPOOL Registration Card provided with your information. Model Number Serial Number...
Page 4: Range Safety
Range Safety Your safety is important This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY General *Read all instructions before using...
Page 5 !a \ .Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit and you could be burned. @Use only dry pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces could result in burns from steam.
Page 6 When using the oven Always position oven rack(s) in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be removed while oven is hot, do not let pot holder contact hot heating ele- ment in oven. *Use care when opening oven door.
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Range
Getting to Know Your Range This section contains captioned illustrations the location and appearance of all parts and features. To help you find information on specific parts and features quickly, page references are included. Ill1 Control panel I Plug-in surface unit with reflector bowl (PP.
Page 8: Using Your Range
Using Your Range To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your range properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your range. Using the surface Push in control knobs before turning them to a setting. You can set them any- where between HI and OFF.
Page 9 If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation Kit. Order the kit (Part No. 242905) from your Whirlpool dealer or authorized Whirlpool service company. at a time. for canning all of a Canning...
Page 10: Positioning Racks And Pans
Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Rack placement for specific foods: FOOD RACK POSITION Frozen pies, large Lowest level or roasts, turkeys, angel 2nd level from bottom food cakes...
Page 11: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum 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 foil edges and make sure foil is about 1 inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
Page 12: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
The electronic oven control Auto clean pad Custom broil pad (P. 1s) Display 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.
Page 13: Starting A Function
Starting a function After programming a function, you must press the Start/Enter pad to start the function. Canceling a function The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function, Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 10. 2.
Page 14 5. Press Start/Enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The Preheat and Bake Indicator Lights will light up. The oven control automatically sets preheating times depending on the oven temperature you select: For 320°F and less, the preheating time is six minutes.
Page 15: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps: 1.
Page 16: Broiling
Broiling NOTES: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. Leave the door partly open whenever using the oven to broil. This allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures. 1. Position rack. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack.
Page 17 To custom broil at a lower temperature: If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. Press the Start/Enter pad. 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 small display.
Page 18: Broiling Tips
Broiling tips Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
Page 19: The Oven Vent
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit. You can cook on the unit or keep food warm on it while the oven is on. The vent is needed for air circulation.
Page 20: The Anti-Tip Bracket
Optional door panel If you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Model RF363PXD: White (Kit No. 814324) Almond (Kit No.
Page 21: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your range, you operate the Self-Cleaning with easy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions Before you start Before you start the Self-Cleaning make sure you:...
Page 22: Before Setting The Controls
Before setting Move Lock Lever all the way to the right-the Clean position. Setting the controls 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 4%hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. 2. Start oven. NOTE: The Clean Indicator Light will light up and the Latch Door Indicator Light will flash if the door is not latched (Lock Lever set at the clean position).
Page 23 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends and oven reaches normal ing/roasting temperatures: The Clean and Door Locked Indicator Lights will go off. The Latch Door Indica- tor Light will flash. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves easily.
Page 24: Special Tips
Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abra- sive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Page 25: Your Range
Caring for Your Range Your range is designed for easy care. 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 operating like new. Surface units and reflector...
Page 26 Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the surface unit receptacle and the element hold-down clip. 3. Hold the surface unit as level as pos- sible with the terminal just started into the receptacle.
Page 27: Lift-Up Cooktop
Lift-up cooktop 1. Lift front of cook-top at both front corners until the support rods lock into place. 2. Wipe with warm, soapy water. Use a soapy, steel-wool pad on heavily soiled areas. 3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop from both sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them.
Page 28 PART WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, Exterior surfaces (other than control soapy water panel) Surface units No cleaning required Porcelain-enamel Nonabrasive, reflector bowls scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water The Self-Cleaning cycle Broiler pan and Steel-wool pad and grid (clean after warm, soapy water each use) Oven racks...
Page 29: The Oven Light
The oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. Model RF363PXD: To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the range has been turned off before replacing the light...
Page 30: Troubleshooting
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 If nothing operates, check...
Page 31 PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected (continued) The display is showing “PF” ‘IF” followed by a number shows on the display Indicator light(s) flashing If none of these items was causing your problem, see “Requesting on page 32. CAUSE The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food.
Page 32: Requesting Assistance Or Service
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 33: Index
Index 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 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ASSISTANCE BAKING Aluminum foil ... Pans ... Racks ... Setting cycle ... BROILING Broil stop position Broiling rack position chart ...
Page 34: Warranty
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Requesting After checking “Requesting Assistance or Service,”...

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