Page 2 - Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.; A N; OTE; Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL
2 1-800-253-1301 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more compli-cated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, savetime, and help you manage your home better. Toensure that you enjoy ...
Page 3 - Your safety and the safety of others is very important.; DANGER
3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’tfollow instructions. Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this man...
Page 4 - RANGE SAFETY; WARNING –; CAUTION –; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4 RANGE SAFETY WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when usingthe range, follow basic precautions, including thefollowing: • WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUSTBE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLEDANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK I...
Page 6 - ARTS; ONTROL
6 PUSH T O TURN PUSH T O TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF HR MIN COOK TIME DELAYSTART TIME STOP TIME TIME TIMER TIMER SET TIMER TIMER OFF OFF BAKE TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL ON CF BAKEBROIL HEATDELAY D TIME START? STOPCLEANTIME R T...
Page 7 - PARTS AND FEATURES
7 PUSH T O TURN PUSH T O TURN LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI LO 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 HI OFF OFF OFF OFF HR MIN COOK TIME DELAYSTART TIME STOP TIME TIME TIMER TIMER SET TIMER TIMER OFF OFF BAKE TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL ON CF BAKEBROIL HEATDELAY D TIME START? STOPCLEANTIME R T...
Page 8 - SING; Using the control knobs; WARNING
8 U SING Y OUR R ANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells youwhat you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. U SING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting....
Page 9 - CONT; USING YOUR RANGE; Home canning information; Optional canning kit
9 U SING THE SURFACE COOKING AREAS ( CONT . ) USING YOUR RANGE Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. • Use the largest surface cooking area forbest results. Also, use acanner/pan that you cancenter over the surfacecooking area and thatdoes...
Page 11 - General guidelines; OSITIONING; Rack placement for specific foods:
11 USING YOUR RANGE General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the bestcooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven rackswhere you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise thefront edge, and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders o...
Page 13 - ELECTRONIC; Using the control lock
13 USING YOUR RANGE HR MIN COOK TIME DELAY START TIME STOP TIME TIMER SET TIMER OFF BAKE TEMP START ENTER OFF CANCEL ON C F BAKEBROIL HEATDELAY D TIME START? STOPCLEANTIME R TIME LOCKED COOK SELF-CLEANING OVEN SELF-CLEANING OVEN CLOCK LIGHT AUTO CLEAN CUSTOM BROIL 5 SEC T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL ...
Page 15 - To cancel the minute timer:
15 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start the minute timer. The minute timer will begin counting downimmediately after the timer is started. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones, then four1-second reminder ...
Page 18 - AKING
18 The AccuBake system electronically regulatesthe preheat time and temperature to maintain aprecise temperature range for the best cookingresults. The preheat and set temperatures maybe different at the end of the countdown. Thisis normal. 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after thepreheat ...
Page 19 - DJUSTING; To display temperatures in
19 USING YOUR RANGE A DJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted toprovide accurate temperatures, it may cook fasteror slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature byfollowing the st...
Page 20 - ROILING
20 B ROILING NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your reciperecommends it. • Leave the door partly open whenever you use theoven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the propertemperatures. • See “Broiling tips” later in this section. 1. Place the rack where you need it. You need to place ...
Page 21 - To custom broil at a lower temperature:
21 4. Press the custom broil pad. 5. Start the oven. You the can change the temperature setting anytime before or after pressing the start/enter pad.To change the setting, see “To custom broil ata lower temperature” below. After changing thesetting, you do not have to press the start/enterpad again....
Page 22 - Broiling guide
22 USING YOUR RANGE B ROILING TIPS • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They aredesigned to drain extra liquid and grease awayfrom the cooking surface. This drainage helpsprevent spatter or smoke. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • To make sure the grease drains well, do not usecoo...
Page 23 - MEALTIMER; TM; CONTROL
23 The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn theoven on and off at times you set, even when you arenot around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods that do not need a preheated oven, like meats andcasseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking forcakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise pr...
Page 25 - To delay start and stop automatically:
25 U SING THE ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER TM CONTROL ( CONT . ) USING YOUR RANGE To delay start and stop automatically: 1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them andput your food in the oven. To place your racks correctly, see “Positioningracks and pans” earlier in this section. 2. Choose the bake sett...
Page 27 - OVEN; Ceramic glass cooktop model; Coil element model
27 USING YOUR RANGE T HE OVEN VENT w WARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items leftnear oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Ceramic glass cooktop model Hot air and moisture escape from the oven througha vent on the backguard below the control panel.The vent lets air circul...
Page 28 - ANTI
28 USING YOUR RANGE 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. T HE ANTI - TIP BRACKET The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range ...
Page 29 - STORAGE; Removing the storage drawer:
29 USING YOUR RANGE T HE STORAGE DRAWER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You canremove the drawer to make it easier to clean underthe range. Be careful when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull thedrawer straight out to the first s...
Page 30 - EFORE
30 U SING THE S ELF -C LEANING C YCLE The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning theinside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with theeasy-to-use controls. Please review the instructions in this sectio...
Page 31 - To start cleaning immediately:; ETTING; USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
31 NOTE: Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” in the “Using YourRange” section.) To start cleaning immediately: 1. Press the auto clean pad. This will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄ 2 hou...
Page 32 - To delay the start using delay start time:
32 To delay the start using delay start time: 1. Press the auto clean pad. This will automatically set a 3 1 ⁄ 2 hour Self-Cleaning cycle. NOTE: There will be a 30-minute cool-down 1 ⁄ 2 hour before the cycle is over. 2. Set the cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer orsh...
Page 33 - To stop the self-cleaning cycle at any time:
33 S ETTING THE CONTROLS ( CONT . ) 6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle starts: The door will lock as soon as the oven starts toheat up. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends: LOCKED goes off and the door unlocks. NOTE: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. 8. After the oven cool...
Page 34 - OW
34 USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE H OW THE CYCLE WORKS The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burnaway soil and grease. During the cycle, the ovengets much hotter than it does for normal baking orbroiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or greaseand burns it away.Your oven is automatically...
Page 35 - LEANING
35 C ARING FOR Y OUR R ANGE Your range is designed so you can care for it easily. You can do most cleaning with items foundaround your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep itlooking and working like new. HOW TO CLEAN 1. Turn the knobs off and pull them straig...
Page 36 - CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
36 C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) PART Porcelain-enamelreflector bowls(Model RF395LXE) Ceramic glasscooktop(Model RF396LXE) Broiler panand grid Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity CARING FOR YOUR RANGE HOW TO CLEAN • Wipe off excess spills. • Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, s...
Page 37 - MODEL; Removing
37 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 395L XE ) CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off andcool before removing coil elements andreflector bowls. 2. Push in the edge of the coil element, oppositethe receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clearthe reflector b...
Page 38 - Replacing
38 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 395 LXE ) ( CONT . ) CARING FOR YOUR RANGE BAKE OFF BAKE Replacing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off andcool before replacing coil elements andreflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with thecoil element receptacle. 3. Hold the...
Page 40 - Cleaning tips
40 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C LEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( MODEL RF 396 LXE ) Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However,you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktopdifferently than you would standard electric open-coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktopwill not burn off as ...
Page 41 - How to keep your cooktop looking like new:
41 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE C LEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( MODEL RF 396 LXE ) ( CONT . ) Steps to follow: 1. You can wipe off most spills easily using a papertowel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the HotSurface Indicator Light goes off. 2. For stubborn spills, rub the Cooktop PolishingCreme int...
Page 42 - EMOVING
42 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range, you do not need toremove the door. However, if you have to removethe door follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: If the door removal pins included in the Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails orscrews ...
Page 44 - To replace the oven light:
44 T HE OVEN LIGHT CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light will come on when you open theoven door. To turn the light on or off when the ovendoor is closed: • Press the oven light pad. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven...
Page 45 - ROUBLESHOOTING
45 PROBLEM Nothing works CAUSE • 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 beforeturning them. • You have not ...
Page 46 - OOKING; TROUBLESHOOTING
46 D ISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM Cooking results arenot what you expected CAUSE • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oventemperature 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 u...
Page 47 - EQUESTING
47 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.Our consultants are available toassist you. When calling:Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of yourappliance (see the “A Note to You” section).This information will help us better respon...
Page 48 - NOTES
Page 50 - NDEX
50 I NDEX 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 AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 2...
Page 51 - INDEX
51 TOPIC PAGE SAFETY .................................................................... 3-5 SELF-CLEANING CYCLE Before you start ...................................................... 30Delay start .............................................................. 32How the cycle works ..................
Page 52 - WARRANTY; WHIRLPOOL; LECTRIC
WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ® E LECTRIC R ANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-YEARWARRANTYFROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Wh...
