Whirlpool RF340BXK - Manuals

6 PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match your model. Control Panel Range 1. Left Front Control Knob2. Surface Heating Indicator Light...

7 COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. Ceramic Glass (on some models) The surface cooking area...

8 Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills. Cookware should not extend more than 1 in. (2.5 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or t...

10 Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds or hours and minutes and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. To Set: 1. Press TIMER. The colon will flash during Timer programming. 2. Press the “up” or “down” arrow pads to set length of time. 3. Press TIMER. The ...

11 Bakeware Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recomme...

12 Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry may cook better at lower broiling temperatures. ■ Use o...

13 RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room. Self-clean th...

14 General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some mode...

15 OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR ■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. ■ Glass cleaner and...

16 Oven Door For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. Before Removing: 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 remo...

17 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Is the power supply cord unplugged?Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?Replace the fu...

18 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...