Whirlpool RF360BXW Range User Manual


 
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce fhe risk of ffre, electrical shock, injury
to persons, or damage when uslng the range,
follow basic precaulfons, Including the following:
l Read all instructions before using
Never pick up a flaming pan.
the range.
Smother flamin
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pan on cooktop
l Install or locate the range only in
by covering wrt a well-fitted lid,
accordance with the provided
cookie sheet or flat tray. Flaming
Installation Instructions. It is recom-
grease outside of pan can be
mended that the ran
stalled by a qualifie 3
e be in-
extinguished with baking soda or,
installer. The
if available, a multipurpose dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
l Use only dry potholders. Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch hot heat-
ing elements. Do not use a towel or
bulky cloth for a potholder. They
could catch on fire.
l To reduce the risk of tipping of the
appliance, the appliance must
l Select a pan with a flat bottom
that is about the same size as the
be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip bracket. To check if
surface unit. If pan is smaller than
the surface unit, some of the heat-
the bracket is installed properly,
remove the storage drawer (see
ing element will be exposed and
may result in the i
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tip brat
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and verify that the anti-
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niting of
et is engaged.
clothing or potho ders. Correct
pan size also improves cooking
l Do not use the range for warmin
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efficiency
or heating the room. Persons cou
d
l Never leave surface units unat-
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
tended at high heat settings. A
boil-over could result and cause
l Do not leave children alone or
smoking and greasy spillovers
unattended in area where the
that may ignite.
range is in use. They should never
l Make sure the reflector bowls are
be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the range. They could be
in place during cooking. Cooking
burned or injured.
without reflector bowls may sub-
ject the wirin
f
and components
l Do not wear loose or hangin
underneath t em to damage.
ments when using the range.
B
gar-
hey
l Do not line reflector bowls with
could ignite if they touch a hot sur-
aluminum foil or other liners.
face unit or heating element and
you could be burned.
Improper installation of these
liners may result in a risk of elec-
l Do not repair or replace any part
tric shock or fire.
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
l Check to be sure glass cooking
utensils are safe for use on the
other servicin
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should be referred
to a qualified echnician.
cooktop. Only certain types of
glass, glass-ceramic, ceramic,
l Do not store flammable materials
earthenware or other glazed
in or near the range. They could
utensils are suitable for cooktops
explode or burn.
without breaking due to the
l Do not use water on grease fires.
sudden change in temperature.
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