Whirlpool RF380LXK Use and Care Guide

SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGEUse & Care GuideFor questions about features, operation/performanceparts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301

10ClockOn 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 d

11Positioning Racks and BakewareIMPORTANT: Never place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Permanent damage will occur to the porcel

12Oven Vent1. Oven Vent (coil element model)1. Oven Vent (ceramic glass model)The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should no

13BROILING CHARTFor 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 in

14Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer: Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. Remove all items from the storage drawer.How the

15Burned-on soil Cooktop Polishing Creme and Cooktop Scraper:Rub creme into soil with damp paper towel. Hold scraper as flat as possible on surface a

16Oven LightThe 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

17TROUBLESHOOTINGTry the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.Nothing will operate Is the power s

18ASSISTANCE OR SERVICEBefore calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you st

19Notes

2TABLE OF CONTENTSRANGE SAFETY ...3The Anti-Tip Bracket ...

WHIRLPOOL® COOKTOP, BUILT-IN OVEN AND RANGE WARRANTYONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTYFor one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and

3RANGE SAFETYThe Anti-Tip BracketThe range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the ope

4WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electricalshock, injury to persons, or damage when using therange, follow basic precautions, including the follo

5 Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. Placement of Oven Racks – Always place ovenracks in desired location while oven is cool. If rackmust be moved w

6PARTS AND FEATURESThis manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. Th

7COOKTOP USECooktop ControlsThe control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. The surface cooking area locator sho

8Coil Elements and Burner Bowls(on some models)Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back

9CookwareIMPORTANT: Never leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, stra