-. 274NCH WILT-IN SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC OVEN Model RB16OPXL Element Oven Front / Frame Bake Element Numbw Pkte Copy Your Model and Seilal-Numbers If you need service, or call with a question, have this informatlon readyi 1. COmplOte Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate just behlnd the oven door). Here Model Number Serial Numbor 2. Purchase date from your sales slip. Copy this lntormatlon In these spaces. Keep this book, your warranty and the sales slip together In a handy place.
Your responsibilities ... Proper Installation and safe use of the oven are your personal Read this “Use and Care Guide” and the “Cooklng responsibilities. Guide” carefully for important use and Insallation You must be sure your oven is. . . l l l installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the weight; installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the weather; properly connected to the correct electric supply and grounding. (See “lnstallatiin Instructions.
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Usifkg your oven Automatic / Minute llmer / Adlustable Manual Oven Llaht Switch MEALTIMER’ Clock Start Time Knob Oven Temperature Control Oven Selector Stop Time Knob SETTING THE CONTROLS BAKING 1. Put oven 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. racks where you want them. (See page 5 for suggestions.) Set Oven Selector to BAKE. Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light goes off. Put food in the oven. When done baking, turn both knobs to OFF.
BROILING 1. Place the rack where you want it for broiling. (See below for suggestions.) 4. Set Oven Temperature Control to BROIL.(Set on a lower temperature for slower broiling. See below.) 2. Put broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Set Oven Selector to BROIL. 5. During broiling the oven door must be partly open. A built-in stop will hold it there. 6. When broiling is done, turn both knobs to OFF. Brolllng can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a setting lower than BROIL.
Su gested oven-rack positions and broiling times for dl Berent kinds of meats. Approxlmate Minutes Selector set to BROIL 1st slde 2nd side Desorlptlon Inches cm) Worn top of food \ o Broil Element 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 3” (8 cm) 3” (8 cm) El 11-13 3-5 4-7 5-7 1%” (4 cm) 1%” (4 cm) 1%” (4 cm) %” (1 cm) 4”-5” 4”-5” 4”-5” 3” (8 13-15 17-19 19-21 6-8 6-8 8-10 14-16 4-5 1” (2.5 cm) %“-1” (l-2.5 cm) Vi” (1 cm) %“-1” (2-2.5 cm) 2-3 lb. (l-l.
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER” CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMERClock is designed you set...even when you are not around. to turn the oven on and off at times To start and stop baklng automatlcally: 1. Put the racks where you want them and place the food in the oven. 4. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 2. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baklng temperature you want. 5.
If the steps for using the Automatic MEALTIMER*Clock are not followed in order, the electric oven door lock may be turned on. The door will then either: l not open; l not close all the way (the oven light stays on). If the Door won’t Close: If the Door Won’t Open: 2. 1. 1. Make sure the Clock, Start and Stop Times are set to the rlght tlme of day. 2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN. 3. Push in and turn the Stop Tlme Knob past the right time of day. 4. 3. 4. 5.
Qeanhg and caring for your oven 1. first make sure knobs are on OFF then pull knob straight ott. 2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to wipe the panel. Rinse and wipe dry. 3. Wash knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 4. Push knobs straight back on. Make sure they are on OFF.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE The selt-cleanlng cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Betore you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. BEFOREYOU START 1. Clean areas that may not be cleaned during the cycle. 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 try to clean the fiberglass seal. Do NOT move It or bend It. 2.
SETTING THE CXBNTROLS d. Make sure the clock and start and stop time dials all have the right time of day. 2. Push in the Stop Ttme Knob and turn the hand clockwise about two or three hours (Two hours for light soil; three or more for heavier soil.) 3. Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN. The Clean Light will come on and the door will lock automatically. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN. 5. The Lock Light comes on when the oven gets above normal baking temperatures.
SPECIAL TIPS 1. Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat odors and smoke. 4. Oven racks lose their shine, discolor and become harder to slide on their guides when they are left in the oven during the cleaning cycle. To make them slide easier, polish the edges of the racks and rack guides with a soapy steel-wool pad, rinse well, and wipe on a thin coat of salad oil. 2. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Ifyou need service or assistance, We suggest you follow these foerr steps: 1 Before calling for assistance.. . l Performance problems often result from little thlngs you can flnd and flx yourself wlthout tools of any klnd. If nothlng operates: l Is the oven correctly wired to a live clrcult with the proper voltage? (See I~llatlOn Instructtons.
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FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts. Look for this FSP symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right, because they are madeto the ssme exacting specifkations used to build every new Whlrlpool appliance. 0 Part No. 5040209/816017 01985.1992 Whirlpool Corporation Prlnted in U.