whirlpool 304NCH BUILT-IN SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC OVEN Models RB26OOXK; RB260PXK ” Oven Vent Control I 41 II II Manual Oven light Switch Serial y~Automaiic ----\\ --c ,/ Panel Model and Number Plate 11 Oven Switch light - Lock Lever Cover Panel Broil Element Oven Rack Gulde Oven Front Frame Bake Element Fiberglass Heat Seal Air Flow Oven Copy If you need service, information ready 1.
Contents Page Your Responsibilities Installation .., ., ., ., ., ProperUse ., ., Safety ., .., ., .., Using Your Oven Setting the Controls Baking Resetting the Oven Temperature Control. Broiling Oven Rack Positions : Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer Automatic MEALTIMER- Clock OvenLight ‘1’ Oven Vent .: : :.
Ustng your oven Automatic / MEALTIMER* Clock Stop Time Knob Manual Oven AdJustable Temperature Llpht Switch \ Mlnute Timer Start Time Knob ’ /P\-YClean xlector Oven Slgnal 4. 5. 6. Oven Control Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light goes off Put food in the oven When done baking, turn both knobs to OFF. Light Lock Light Light Durlng baking, the elements will turn on and off to help hold the oven temperature at the setting. (The top element will never turn red, but will be hot.
1. 4. Place the rack where you want it for broiling. [See below for suggestions.) 2. Put broiler pan and food on the rat k. 3. Set Oven Selector BROIL. Set Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. (Set on a lower temperature for slower broiling. See below.] 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. to Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a settihg lower than BROIL.
Su gested oven-rack positions di fr erent kinds of meats. Food Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well done Beef Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Hamburgers Lamb Chops Medium Ham slice, precooked or tendered Canadian Bacon Pork Rib or Loin Chop Well done Chicken Fish Liver and broiling times for Approximate Mlnuter Selector set to BROIL 1st ride 2nd slde Descrlptlon Inches (cm) from top ot food to Broil Element 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.5 cm) 1” (2.
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER’ The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed you set...even when you are not around. To start and stop baklng CLOCK to turn the oven on and off at times automatlcally: 1. Put the racks where you want them and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 3. Push in and turn the Start lime Knob clockwise to the time you want ba king to start. 4.
THE OVEN LIGHT The oven light will come on when you open the oven door or when you push the Oven Ughl switch. Close the oven door or push the switch again to shut off the light. To replace 1. the light bulb: Turn off the electric at the main power power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling out on the wire holder and moving it to-the side. 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. ... 4. Replace the bulb with a 40-Watt appllanC&bulb available from most grocery, variety and hardware stores. 5.
Cleaning and caring for your oven 1. First make sure knobs are on OFF then pull knob straight off. 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. THEOUTERUVENWINDOW If your oven has a window instead frame can be removed for cleaning. of a black glass door, the outer glass and DO NOT take apari a black glass door. REMOVING .
USING THE SELF-CLEANING CYCLE The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heut to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. BEK)RE YOU 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 CONTROLS 1. Set the Oven Selector CLEAN. 4. 7. to 2. Set the Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN. 3. Make sure the clock and start and stop time dials all have the right time of day. Push in the Stop Trme Knob and turn the hand clockwise about two or three hours. [Two hours for light soil; three or more for heavier soil.) 5. Lift the panel between the oven door and control panel. 6. Move the Lock Lever O/I the way to the right.
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 lefi 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. 3. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
CLEANING CHART WHAT TO USE Outslde Soft cloth, warm soapy water Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots of oven HOW TO CLEAN l l l Control knobs Porcelain-enamel broller pan and arld Control panel Oven door glass Oven racks Self-Cleanlng Oven Warm sudsy water and brlstle brush Warm, soapy water or soapy steel wool Dads Warm, soapy water Commercial glass cleaner Warm, soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad CommerElal glass cleaner Self-Cleaning Oven cycle Warm, soapy water or soapy steel wo
Ifyou need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1 l Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things You can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. If nothlng operates: Is the oven correctly wired to a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See lnstallatlon Instructlons.
4 l If you have a problem * . . . Call our CCCL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to: Mr. Guy Turner, Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US-23 North Benton Harbor, MI 49022 If you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order’to better respond to your request for assistance.
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