Contents BEFORE YOU USE YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . ... PARTS AND FEATURES . . USING YOUR LOWER OVEN.. Baking or Roasting Adjusting the Temperature Control . Using the Automatic MEALTIMER*Control Using the Minute Timer. Broiling .. .. Custom Broil , . Page 2 . 3 4 5 5 7 8 9 10 10 Page 11 11 Oven Vent, Optional Rotisserie CARING FOR YOUR LOWER OVEN . .. . 11 Control Panel and Knobs , Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the oven, or leave them unattended near it. Theycould be burned or injured. 4. 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the oven. Children could be injured while climbing on the door and the 5. door could be damaged. 3. KEEP children away from the oven when it is on. The oven walls, racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns. 6. * Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven.
Parts and features Model RM288PXS LOWEROVEN UPPER MlCROWAVi OVEN CONTROLS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER - LOWER OVEN CONTROLS OVEN LIGHT BROIL ELEMENT AIR-FLOW Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here... If you need service, or call with a question, have this information ready: 1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate located behind the microwave oven dOOr). 2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces.
Using your lower oven NUMBER PADS MEALTIMER CONTROL PADS LOCKED LIGHT OVEN SELECTOR LOWER OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT The lower oven is always set with two knobs: -The Oven Selector. -The Oven Temperature Control. Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat. The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1YZto 2 inches (4-5 cm) between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the “Cooking Guide:’ 1.
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE.The Lower Oven “ON” Indicator Light will come on. 3. Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. The Heating Indicator Light will come on. 4. When the Heating Indicator Light first goes off, the oven is preheated. Put food in the oven. NOTE: Oven racks, 5. During baking, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. The Heating Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements. walls and door will be hot.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The Temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when compared to your old oven, the new design may give you different results. If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps: 1.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control The automatic MEALTIMERcontrol will turn the lower oven on and off at times you set...even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven cycle for cakes, cookies, (meats, casseroles, etc.). Do not use the automatic or other recipes that require undercooking will result. To start and stop baking I. preheating the oven before baking...
7. Touch START.The oven will now start and stop automatically. To cancel 8. Atter baking is done be sure to turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Controls to OFF. the MEALTIMER* control: 1. Touch the STOPTIME pad, then touch CANCEL. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Controls to OFF ‘Tmk. Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave Oven control panel can be used for any timed cooking.
Broiling 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See broil chart in the ‘Cooking Guide” or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent just above the oven door. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 261BBl)from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for Your Lower Oven Control Panel and Knobs 1. Pull knobs straight off. 3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 2.
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. Before you start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Clean cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel-wool pad on... l the frame around the oven. l the inside of the door, especially the part outside the oven seal. DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
Setting the controls 1. Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN. 2. Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right. The cleaning cycle works only when the lever is all the way over. 3. Make sure the clock on the microwave oven display is set to the correct time of day. (See “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide” for instructions.] 4. Touch the STARTTIME pad. Then touch the number pads for the time you want cleaning to start.
7. When the Lock Light is off and the oven is cool, move the Lock Lever to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it moves easily. 8. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Controls to OFF 9. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth. If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. To stop the cleaning any time: 1. Touch 2. Touch 14 cycle STOPTIME pad. CANCEL. ai 3. When the Locked Light turns off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it.
Special tips Keep the kitchen well aired duringthecleaning cycleto helpget rid of normal heat odors and smoke. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page12.
How it works During the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil, and burns it off. The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning cycle for 3 hours. SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREEHOUR SETTING (Approximate Temperatures and Times) 1000°F 538% 800°F 427% 600°F 316’C 400°F 204’C 200°F START 93°C Vz hr. 1 hr. IV> hrs. 2 hrs. 2Vz hrs. 3 hrs. 3V2 hrs.
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN lower oven exterlor Soft cloth and warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner. Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots. l Wipe off regularly l Do not allow food contalnlng acids (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon Juice or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids will remove the glossy flnlsh. Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers. l Broiler pan and grld Warm, soapy water steel-wool pad. or Control knobs Warm, soapy a soft cloth.
The Lower Oven Light The Lower Oven Light will turn on and off automatically when you open or close the oven door. To turn on the light when the door is closed, push the right side of the OVEN LIGHT switch below the control panel. Push the left side of the switch to turn it OFF. To replace: CIRCUIT BREAKER 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a IO-watt appliance bulb. 4.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 3. If you need service?.. 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools of any kind.
WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/ RANGE PRODUCT W-T-Y ) WHIRLPOOL LENGTH OF WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.
