Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto RF376PXE del fabbricante Whirlpool
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Tim e Sma rt Tips Inside! ® 4.65 Cubic Foot Oven MODELS RF375PXE RF376PXE PART NO. 3196277 Rev. C TM A Note to Y ou ............ 2 Range Safety ......... 3-5 Par ts and Features . .. 6 Using Y our Range ..... 8 Using the Self- Cleaning Cycle ........
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, save time, and help you manage your home better.
3 R ANGE S AFETY continued on next page You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions. Y our safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance.
4 RANGE SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: • W ARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES.
5 RANGE SAFETY • Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top – If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-top and create a risk of electric shock.
6 PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO 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 TIMER BAKE BROIL START ? PREHEAT ON DOOR LOCKED DOOR LOCKED BAKE TE TE M P/ .
7 PUSH TO TURN PUSH TO 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 TIMER BAKE BROIL START ? PREHEAT ON DOOR LOCKED DOOR LOCKED BAKE TEMP/ TIME .
8 U SING Y OUR R ANGE To get the best cooking results, you should use your range the correct way. This section tells you what you need to know to use your range safely and efficiently. U SING THE SURF ACE COOKING AREAS Using the control knobs Push in the control knobs before turning them to a setting.
9 1" 1" USING Y OUR RANGE Home canning information To protect your range: • Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. • Use the largest surface cooking area for best results. Also, use a canner/pan that you can center over the surface cooking area and that does not extend more than one inch outside the surface cooking area.
10 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE SURF ACE COOKING AREAS ( CONT . ) H O T SU R FA C E HOT SURFACE Using the ceramic glass cooktop (Ceramic glass cooktop model) Cooking on the ceramic glass cooktop is similar to cooking on coil elements. There are, however, a few differences: • The surface cooking area will glow red when the element is turned on.
11 USING YOUR RANGE General guidelines Follow this section carefully to get the best cooking results. • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the front edge, and lift it out.
12 USING Y OUR RANGE 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 the foil edges and make sure the foil is about 1 inch larger all around than the dish holding the food.
13 TIMER BAKE BROIL ST ART ? HEA T ON DOOR LOCKED BAKE TIME CLOCK OFF CANCEL ST ART 5 SEC ENTER AUTO CLEAN CLEAN CUSTOM BROIL SELF CLEANING O VEN TIMER • • CANCEL USING YOUR RANGE T HE ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL Bake pad (p. 16) Using the control lock The control lock lets you disable the control panel command pads.
14 USING YOUR RANGE S ETTING THE CLOCK 1. Press the clock pad. 2. Set the time. Press the “up” ( s ) or “down” ( t ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start the clock. NOTES: • To see the time of day when the clock time is not on the display, press the clock pad.
15 USING Y OUR RANGE U SING THE MINUTE TIMER ( CONT . ) ST ART 5 SEC ENTER (display counts down) YOU SEE TIMER • • CANCEL OR PRESS YOU SEE 3. Start the countdown. When the time is up: You will hear four 1-second tones. NOTE: To see the countdown time when the minute timer is not on the display, press the minute timer pad.
16 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING 1. Place the racks where you need them in the oven. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” earlier in this section. 2. Choose the bake setting. The bake indicator light will light up. 3. Set the temperature (optional).
17 USING Y OUR RANGE 5. Press the start/enter pad. A preheating time will count down on the display. The heat, bake, and on indicator lights will light up . The oven control automa tically sets preheating times based on the oven temperature you select: • For 245°F and less, the preheating time is 3 minutes.
18 USING Y OUR RANGE B AKING / RO ASTING ( CONT . ) 6. When baking, put your food in the oven after the preheat countdown time ends. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red.
19 USING Y OUR RANGE A DJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERA TURE CONTROL Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following the steps below.
20 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING Front of rack Rear of rack NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your recipe recommends it. • Leave the door partly open whenever you use the oven to broil. This lets the oven stay at the proper temperatures.
21 USING Y OUR RANGE 4. Press the custom broil pad. The broil indicator light will light up. 5. Start the oven. The on and heat indicator lights will light up. NOTES: • You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the start/enter pad.
22 USING Y OUR RANGE B ROILING TIPS • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain extra liquid and grease away from the cooking surface. This drainage helps prevent spatter or smoke. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil.
23 USING Y OUR RANGE T HE OVEN VENT w W ARNING Burn Hazard Use pot holders when touching items left near oven vent. Failure to do so can result in burns. Ceramic glass cooktop model Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent on the backguard below the control panel.
24 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.
25 T HE STORAGE DRA WER Use the storage drawer to store cookware. You can remove the drawer to make it easier to clean under the range. Be careful when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1. Empty the drawer before you remove it. Pull the drawer straight out to the first stop.
26 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 the inside of the oven. Like the other functions of your range, you run the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use controls.
27 S ETTING THE CONTROLS 1. Press the auto clean pad. The clean indicator light will light up. 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).
28 S ETTING THE CONTROLS ( CONT . ) 6. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If needed, touch up spots with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
29 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 found around your home. Cleaning your range whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and working like new. C LEANING CHART Use this chart to get specific information on cleaning your range.
30 C LEANING CHART ( CONT . ) PART Porcelain-enamel reflector bowls (Model RF375PXE) Ceramic glass cooktop (Model RF376PXE) Broiler pan and grid Oven racks Oven door glass Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • Wipe off excess spills. • Wash with a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad and warm, soapy water.
31 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) Removing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before removing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Push in the edge of the coil element, opposite the receptacle. Then lift it just enough to clear the reflector bowl.
32 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) ( CONT . ) BAKE OFF BAKE CARING FOR YOUR RANGE Replacing 1. Make sure all coil elements are off and cool before replacing coil elements and reflector bowls. 2. Line up openings in the reflector bowl with the coil element receptacle.
33 C OIL ELEMENTS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS ( MODEL RF 375 PXE ) ( CONT . ) NOTE: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the cookware on the coil elements. They also help catch spills.
34 Your cooktop is designed for easy care. However, you need to maintain your ceramic glass cooktop differently than you would standard electric open- coil elements. Foods spilled directly on the cooktop will not burn off as on open-coil elements. Because of this, you should keep the surface dust free and soil free before heating.
35 NOTE: Always wipe your cooktop with clean water and dry it well after using the cleanser to prevent streaking or staining. C LEANING THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP ( MODEL RF 376 PXE ) ( CONT . ) Steps to follow: 1. You can wipe off most spills easily using a paper towel or clean, damp sponge as soon as the Hot Surface Indicator Light goes off.
36 CARING FOR YOUR RANGE R EMO VING THE OVEN DOOR For normal use of your range, you do not need to remove the door. However, if you have to remove the door follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: If the door removal pins included in the Anti-Tip Bracket Package are not available, nails or screws may be used.
37 CARING FOR Y OUR RANGE R EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR ( CONT . ) To replace: NOTE: The door removal pins you inserted must still be in both sides of the door. 1. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface.
38 T HE OVEN LIGHT CARING FOR YOUR RANGE The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on or off when the oven door is closed: • Push the oven light switch on the backguard. To replace the oven light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
39 T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Assistance or Service” on page 41.
40 C OOKING RESULTS PROBLEM The display is showing “PF” “F” followed by a number shows on the display The indicator light(s) is flashing D ISPLA Y MESSAGES CAUSE • There has been a power failure. Press the off/cancel pad to clear the display.
41 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” s ection).
42 NOTES.
43 TOPIC PAGE AIR CIRCULATION ..................................................... 12 ANTI-TIP BRACKET ................................................... 24 ASSISTANCE ............................................................. 41 BAKING Aluminum foil .
W ARRANTY WHIRLPOOL ® E LECTRIC R ANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FULL FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Whirlpool RF376PXE è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Whirlpool RF376PXE - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Whirlpool RF376PXE imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Whirlpool RF376PXE ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Whirlpool RF376PXE, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Whirlpool RF376PXE.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Whirlpool RF376PXE. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Whirlpool RF376PXE insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
