Whirlpool RF390LXK - Manuals

5 ■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. ■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place ovenracks in desired location while oven is cool. If rackmust be moved while oven is hot, do not letpotholder contact hot heating element in oven. ■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating el...

6 PARTS AND FEATURES This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match your model. Control Panel Range 1. ACCUSIMMER™ Indicator Light (on some models) 2...

7 COOKTOP USE Cooktop Controls The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. ACCUSIMMER™ Feature (on some models) The ACCUSIMMER™ feature setting is an adjustable heat setting for more precise simmer...

8 To Use DUAL : 1. Push in and turn the left front control knob clockwise from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between HI and LO. 2. Push in and turn knob to OFF when finished. Keep Warm Element Use the Keep Warm Element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time ...

9 ■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits when heated. ■ Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop. Hot Surface Indicator Light (under ceramic glass) The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking ar...

11 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, “PF” will appear on the display. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear. Any other time “PF” appears, a power failure has occurred. Press OFF/CANCEL and reset the Clock if needed. When the oven is not in use, the display shows the ...

12 Timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. To Set: 1. Press TIMER SET. If no action is taken after 5 minutes, the display will return to the time of day mode. 2. Press the HR or MIN “up” or...

13 BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. Split Oven Rack (on some models) Split-Rack with Removable Insert The split-rack with removable insert is a space maximizer. When the tw...

14 Oven Vent 1. Oven Vent (coil element model) 1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model) The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Doing so will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Never set plastics, paper or other item...

15 ■ 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. Before broiling, position rack according to Broiling Chart. It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless recom...

16 Timed Cooking Timed Cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. To Set a Timed Cook: 1. Press BAKE (optiona...

17 2. If fewer than four steps have been programmed, press REVIEW STEPS repeatedly until the last programmed step is displayed, then press FIRST/NEXT STEP if it is desired to program an additional step. While a step is recalled, a cook function pad can be used to change the function, or the TEMPERAT...

18 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...

19 To Delay Start Self-Clean: Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 1. Press AUTO CLEAN. Press the HR “up” or “down” arrow pad to se...

20 CONTROL PANEL Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur. ■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. COIL ELEMENTS (on some models) Do not clean or immerse in water. So...

21 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...

22 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 outlet. ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or ...

23 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...