BUILT-IN OVEN S$zf-Faning RB265PXV (Shown) RB266PXV (White)
Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR OVEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTSANDFEATURES USING YOUR OVEN Electronic MEALTIMER* Clock Setting the Electronic Clock Using the Electronic Minute Timer Using the Oven Controls Baking,. Broiling Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 8 10 Other Operating Hints Oven Vent Optional Rotisserie CARING FOR YOUR OVEN..
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the oven or leave them unattended near it They could be burned or injurea 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the oven C~II!dren coulu be burned or Injured while climbing on the door anb the door could be damaged 3. KEEP children away from rhe oven when It IS on.
Parts and features Models RB265PXV and RB ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER* EVEN LIGHT SWITCH OVEN VENT COVER PANEL 3 ----.-...-..V “.L,. LIGHT SWITCH MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE OVEN RACK GUIDE BROIL ELEMENT . . -w-m ---.“#.,I.” OVEN DOOR _ ‘1 .. -BAKE -~--- SFI F-PI CAhllN~ OVEN ELFMCNT --_...-,.
OVEN SELECTOR “HEATING” SIGNAL LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL OVEN “ON” SIGNAL LIGHT “LOCKED”/ SIGNAL LIGHT Using the oven The Electronic The electronrc The following l The numbers l When setting Twenty-five six o’clock l MEALTIMER* Clock MEALTIMER* Clock handles [many different types of functions. operating hints may be helpful when using the clock: on the Display change rapidly when turning the Set Knob. the Time-of-Day Clock, the Crsplay shows hours and minutes.
- For settings from IO-99 minutes, the Display increments. l When using the Bake Hour:; ana;or minutes. Two-hours and fifteen minutes. Other operating Setting the Electronic Stow ‘~me. the Display Eleven-hour ~lnutes hints may be found will increase in 1 minute shows hours and and fifty-nine oc page 14.
Using the Electronic Minute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer It can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps when the set time is up. 1. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button. The Signal Light will come on and the Display will show “O:OO? 3. After setting the time you want, the Signal Light will stay on and the Display will start counting down in seconds. 2. Turn the Set Knob until the desired time shows in the Display.
Using the Oven Controls Baking The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 1% to 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. . Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. 2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. The “on” Signal Light will come on. 3.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than i;,ouz old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradual,v wrthout you noticing the change. Your new oven IS properly adjusted to prov,de accurate temperatures, But when comparing to your old oven, the new desrc;-1 may give you different results. If after using the oven for a perrod of time.
Broiling I Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broil Char-t’ 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 the rack. pan and food on 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The “on” and “heating” Signal Lights will come on. 5.
Using the Electronic Automatic MEALllMER* The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed times you set, even if you are not around to turn the oven on and off at Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start baking lb 1. Clock a preheated oven, cycle for cakes, ‘Tmk now and shut off automatically’ d Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven 2.
7. When the baking time is complete, the oven will beep for 1-2 minutes. To stop, push the Bake Hours Button. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF Delay 1. start and automatic 8. To stop the oven before the programmed time, push in the Bake Hours Button and turn the Set Knob counterclockwise until the Display shows “0:001’ The Display will return to the time of day.
7. Set the clock for the length of baking time you want: Push in the Bake Hours Button, then turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time you want shows in the Display. This example shows 2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be set for up to 11hours. 59 minutes 8. The Bake Hours Signal Light will stay on and the Stop Time Signal Light will flash. If you want to see the Stop Time, push the Stop Time Button. Push the Bake Hours Button to see baking time again. 9.
Other Operating l l l Hints If you want to check what you have proyrammed, press the button forthe function you want to check. The Display dill show what you have programmed for that function If you want to check the time of day, pre ,s the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours Buttons. The Display will show the time of :lay A rapidly flashing signal light Indicates t:ln error in programming. Cancel any entries and begin again.
1. Pull knobs straight off 3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 2. Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel. Rinse and wipe dry 4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.
lising the Self-Cleaning c‘,xLe The Self-Cleanrng cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how ‘-j use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely. Before You Start 1. Clean the shaded areas by hand They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on. . The inside of the door. l The frame around the oven DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal. DO NOT move it or bend it.
Setting the Controls Be sure the kitchen is ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle. This will help normal smoke and heat to disappear from the room as quickly as possible. 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. The “on” Signal Light will come on 3. Push in and release the Self-Clean Button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. The Display will count down the time in minutes. The Auto Oven Symbol, Self-Clean and “heating” Signal Lights will come on.
6. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF.The “on” Signal Light will go off Special l l l 7. 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. Tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated dunng the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat, odors and smoke Clean the oven before it gets heavily solled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
How It Works During the Self-Cleaning cycle. the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875 F 1468 C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate cycle for 3 hours.
Cleaning Chart HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE Oven exterior Warm soapy water and a soft cloth Plastic scrubbrng pad for stubborn spots l l l Control Control knobs panel Broiler pan and grid _--.^___Warm soapy water ana sofl cloth Warm soapy water spray glass cleaner l l or l l Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad l l Oven racks Oven door glass Self-Cleaning cycle Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads l Wash, rinse and dry well. Follow drrectrons provided the cleaner.
The Oven Light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Push it again to turn off the light. 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 40-watt appliance bulb 4. Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind. l It nothing operates: Is the oven wired into a lrve clrcult with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
3. If you need service*... Whirlpool has nationwide a network of fran- Companies TECff-CARE TECH-CARE serv FRANCHISED SERVlCE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under- 4. If you have a problem?. .
WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT WARRANTY r WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE 7 service company. WHIRLPOOL L EROOl LENGTH OF WARRANTY WILL PAY FOR WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. Correct the installation of the range product. 2. Instruct you how to use the range product. 3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing. 4.
