Whirlpool RF379LXK - Manual

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. Left Front Control Knob2. Surface Heating Indi...

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...

9 Cookware IMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, a well-fitting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper...

10 Clock On some models, if you do not want the clock time to be displayed, press and hold the CLOCK pad (button) for 5 seconds. When the clock is not displayed, you can see the time for 5 seconds by pressing the CLOCK pad (button). To Set: Before setting, make sure the oven, TIMER and COOK TIME are...

11 Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcelain finish. RACKS Position racks before turning the oven on. Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pul...

12 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...

13 BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3 in. (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual foods and tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and B...

14 Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: ■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. ■ Remove all items from the storage drawer. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and pop...

16 Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. It will come on when the oven door is open. It will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. On some models, when the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn it on or off. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are co...

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

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...