Whirlpool RF374PXD Range User Manual


 
When using the oven
@Small amounts of formaldehyde
@Always position oven rack(s) in
and carbon monoxide are given
desired location while oven is
off in the Self-Cleaning cycle from
cool. If a rack must be removed
fiberglass insulation and food de-
while oven is hot, do not let pot
composition. Significant exposure
holder contact hot heating ele-
to these substances could cause
ment in oven.
cancer or reproductive harm. Expo-
muse care when opening oven
sure can be minimized by venting
door. Let hot air or steam escape
with a hood or open window and
before removing or replacing
wiping out excess food spills prior
food.
to self-cleaning.
Grease
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Grease is flammable. Do not
allow grease to collect around
cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill-
overs immediately.
@Do not use water on grease fires.
Never pick up a flaming pan.
Smother flaming pan on range by
covering with a well-fitted lid,
cookie sheet, or flat tray. Flaming
grease outside of pan can be
extinguished with baking soda
or, if available, a multipurpose
dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
Care and cleaning
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Clean cooktop with care. Some
cleaners could produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
If a wet paper towel is used to
wipe spills on a hot cooking area,
be careful to avoid steam burns.
*Do not use oven cleaners. No
commercial oven cleaner or oven
liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any
part of the oven.
@Before self-cleaning the oven,
remove broiler pan, broiler grid,
oven racks, and other utensils.
Do not use your oven to clean
miscellaneous parts unless you
are instructed to do so in this Use
and Care Guide.
ADO not clean door heat seal. It is
essential for a good seal. Care
should be taken not to rub, dam-
age, or move the seal. Clean only
parts recommended in this Use
and Care Guide.
*Do not repair or replace any part
of the range unless specifically
recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
@Disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing the range.
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