Whirlpool RF301OXT Range User Manual


 
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Close the door to the broil stop position to ensure proper broiling
temperature.
To Broil:
1. Turn oven control knob to BR to broil.
2. After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.
BROILING CHART
For best results, place food 3" (7.0 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 Bakeware” section.
*Place up to 9 patties on broiler grid.
RANGE CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills
may affect the finish.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing
pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
Soap and water or dishwasher: Pull knobs straight away from
control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
COIL ELEMENTS
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
Cleaning Method:
Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements
are cool.
BURNER BOWLS
Cleaning Method:
Solution of ¹₂ cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless steel-wool
pad.
Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only, not chrome
Dishwasher
Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
FOOD RACK
POSITION
APPROXIMATE
TIME (minutes)
Steak
1" (2.5 cm) thick
medium
well-done
4
4
15-18
19-23
Ground meat patties*
³⁄₄" (2 cm) thick
well-done 4 15-18
Pork chops
1" (2.5 cm) thick
well-done 4 22-26
Ham slice, precooked
¹₂" (1.25 cm) thick
warm 4 8-12
Bacon
well-done 4 6-10
Chicken
bone-in pieces
well-done 3 or 4 28-38
Fish Fillets
flaky
Fish Steaks
1" (2.5 cm) thick
flaky
4
4
8-12
10-15