* Home Appliances UseAndCare G U I D E Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Oven Safety ................. 4-5 Getting to Know Your Oven ...................... 6 Using Your Oven ........... 7 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..... 36 Caring for Your Oven .................... 42 Troubleshooting .......... 45 Requesting Assistance or Service ..................... 47 Index ............................. 51 Warranty .......................
Table of Contents A Note to You ........................................... 3 Broiling tips ........................................ 23 Oven Safety ........................................... 4-5 Energy saving tips ............................. 23 Getting to Know Your Oven ..................... 6 Using Your Oven ...................................... 7 Using the electronic MEALTIMER* control ............................................... 24 The electronic oven control ...................
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card (U.S.A.
Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.
O VEN SAFETY •Keep oven vents unobstructed. •Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. •Use only cookware approved for oven use. Follow cookware manufacturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic cookware. •Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. The fumes could create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Getting to Know Your Oven This section tells you what features your oven has and where they are located. Please review this information before using your oven. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Feature locations (Models RBD277PD and RBD307PD shown) Oven vent (above oven door) (p. 35) Oven lock latch Convection fan (shown without fan cover on rear wall) (p. 12) Electronic oven control (p. 7) Automatic oven light switch (p.
Using Your Oven To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven. The electronic oven control (Models RBD277PD and RBD307PD shown) NOTE: Displays shown are from single/upper ovens. Command pads shown are from double ovens. In some cases, lower oven displays and single oven command pads may look different than those shown. Clock pad (p.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Command pads Using the control lock The command pads tell the oven what to do and in what order. Some command pads have an Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on when you press the command pad. The ON Indicator Light comes on when you press the Start/Enter pad for an oven function. The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling most of the control panel command pads (except CLOCK and TIMER SET/OFF).
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Setting the clock NOTE: These examples are for double upper ovens only. Other ovens may look slightly different. 1. Press Clock pad.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 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 hours and minutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes. The Minute Timer will display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour. You will hear four 1-second tones when the set time is up unless reminder tones are disabled (page 11). NOTE: These examples are for double upper ovens only. Other ovens may look slightly different. 1. Press Timer Set pad.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 4. Turn off Minute Timer. PRESS YOU SEE TIMER OFF (time of day) To cancel the Minute Timer: PRESS Press Timer Off pad. YOU SEE TIMER OFF (time of day) Disabling the timer reminder tones: NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, press and hold the Timer Set pad for 5 seconds. To enable the tones, follow the same step. After disabling or enabling reminder tones, a single tone will sound and the display will return to the Minute Timer countdown or the time of day display.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Oven settings This chart tells you when to use each setting. It also explains what elements heat up for each setting. SETTING 12 DIAGRAM SETTING INFORMATION BAKE Use this setting for standard baking and roasting. • The bottom element and top element heat up. • During baking, the elements will turn on and off to maintain the oven temperature. BROIL Use this setting for broiling regular-sized and smaller cuts of meat, poultry, and fish. • The top element heats during Broil.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Positioning racks and pans General guidelines • Before turning on the oven, place oven racks where you need them. • To move rack(s), lift rack(s) at front and pull out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands, if rack(s) must be moved while the oven is hot. • For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. • Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. • For best results, allow 11⁄ 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. • Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Convection baking/roasting NOTE: These examples are for double upper ovens only. Other ovens may look slightly different. C F HEAT DELAY TIMED C F HEAT DELAY TIMED CONV BAKE BROIL CONV BAKE BROIL TIMER SET ON TIMER OFF CLOCK LIGHT LOCKED ? CONVECT ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL UPPER OVEN LOWER OVEN CONVECT CUSTOM (UPPER) BROIL BAKE TEMP COOK TIME DELAY START TIME STOP TIME HR MIN UPPER OFF START ENTER 5 SEC LOWER OFF (UPPER) 1. Position racks.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven. You do not have to preheat the oven when roasting or cooking casseroles. NOTE: To set your oven to cook in Celsius instead of Fahrenheit, press and hold the Custom Broil pad for 5 seconds. 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down on the display.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 6. When baking, put food in oven after oven is preheated. During baking/roasting, the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting. NOTE: The top element helps heat during baking/roasting, but does not turn red. 7. After cooking, turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (single ovens) (time of day) OR UPPER OFF LOWER OFF (double ovens) Convection cooking tips (convection pad) • Do not use aluminum foil when convection cooking.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset temperature by following these steps: NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door will lower the oven temperature and give you an inaccurate reading.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 3. Enter the adjustment. PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER 5 SEC (time of day) How to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods. TO MAKE FOOD...
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 2. Put food on broiler pan and place in center of oven rack. NOTES: • Place food 3" or more from the broil element. • To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. • If foil is used to cover broiler grid, cut slits in foil to allow grease to drain away. 3. Close door. NOTE: Do not keep the door open as on other electric ovens. Unlike other electric ovens, the broil element will only stay on with the door closed.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (single ovens) (time of day) OR UPPER OFF LOWER OFF (double ovens) To custom broil at a lower temperature: • If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the ▼ Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display. NOTE: If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS 4 3 Quickly searing food, hamburger patties, and thin steaks, 1⁄2" thick or less, rare steaks Medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters, well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish 5 4 3 2 1 Custom broil chart The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (5).
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Broiling tips • Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke, or fire. • Do not cover the broiler grid with foil. • After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the food. Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Using the electronic MEALTIMER* control The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc. – they will not rise properly.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press s to raise the temperature or t to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. Press Cook Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE F TEMP BAKE (example shows Bake at 375°F [or 191°C]) PRESS YOU SEE F COOK TIME BAKE COOK TIME 5.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N Disabling the cook time reminder tones NOTE: To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step. 8. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER* control setting. PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (single ovens) (time of day) OR UPPER OFF LOWER OFF (double ovens) Method 2 – Using Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display. (If the Temp pads are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE F TEMP BAKE (example shows Bake at 375°F [or 191°C]) PRESS YOU SEE F STOP TIME STOP BAKE TIME 5. Set stop time.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 7. When cooking is done: YOU SEE The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [page 11]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. 8. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER* control setting.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 2. Choose setting. NOTE: On single/upper ovens, you can set the oven for convection cooking by pressing CONVECT instead of BAKE. PRESS YOU SEE UPPER OVEN to select oven (for double ovens) F BAKE PRESS BAKE (example for bake) 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press ▲ to raise the temperature or ▼ to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 7. Set start time. Press the “up” (s) or “down” (t) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 8. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 7.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN Method 2 – Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 13. 2. Choose setting. NOTE: On single/upper ovens, you can set the oven for convection cooking by pressing CONVECT instead of BAKE. PRESS YOU SEE UPPER OVEN to select oven (for double ovens) F BAKE PRESS BAKE (example for bake) 3. Set temperature (optional).
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 6. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE F STOP TIME STOP BAKE TIME 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a 30-minute cook time (the difference between the start and stop times). 8. Complete entry. NOTES: • You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 7.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 11. Turn off oven. NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER* control setting. PRESS YOU SEE OFF CANCEL (single ovens) (time of day) OR UPPER OFF LOWER OFF (double ovens) Method 3–Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 13. 2. Choose setting.
U SI N G Y O U R OV E N 4. Press Cook Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE F COOK TIME BAKE COOK TIME 5. Set cook time. Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. PRESS HR YOU SEE MIN F BAKE COOK TIME (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 6. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE F STOP TIME STOP BAKE TIME 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.
U SIN G YO U R O VEN 9. When start time is reached: YOU SEE A 1-second tone will sound. The display will count down the cooking time in hours and minutes (if cook time is more than 1 hour) or in minutes and seconds (if cook time is less than 1 hour). F HEAT ON BAKE TIMED COOK TIME (display counts down cook time) 10. When cooking is done: YOU SEE The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times.
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions in this section to keep your oven spotless. wWARNING Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use oven cleaners in your oven.
US ING T H E SELF- CLEAN IN G CYCLE Before setting the controls •Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 9.) •Make sure the oven door is completely closed. Setting the controls NOTE: These examples are for double upper ovens only. Other ovens may look slightly different.
U SI N G T H E S E L F -CL E A NING CYCLE 3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE START ENTER 5 SEC 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: HEAT ON TIMED CLEAN TIME YOU SEE LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. HEAT TIMED 5. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: ON LOCKED CLEAN TIME YOU SEE (example for 5:30 stop time) YOU SEE CLEAN To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 31⁄2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically.
US ING T H E SELF- CLEAN IN G CYCLE 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31⁄ 2 hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” (▲) or “down” (▼) pad(s) until a time between 21⁄ 2-41⁄2 hours shows on the display. • Use 21⁄2 hours for light soil. • Use 31⁄2-41⁄2 hours for moderate to heavy soil. 3. Press Delay Start Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE HR CLEAN TIME (example for 41⁄2-hour cycle) PRESS YOU SEE DELAY START TIME 4.
U SI N G T H E S E L F -CL E A NING CYCLE 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE NOTES: • The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. • The fan may stay on after the SelfCleaning cycle ends, until the oven cavity reaches a certain temperature.
US ING T H E SELF- CLEAN IN G CYCLE The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling. This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burns it away. Your oven is preset for a 31⁄ 2-hour SelfCleaning cycle. However, you can adjust the cycle time to the amount of soil in your oven. You can set the cycle anywhere between 21⁄2 and 41⁄2 hours. (See “Setting the controls” on page 37.
Caring for Your Oven Your oven is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your oven whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your oven. PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. OR • Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers. They may damage the finish.
CARIN G FO R YO U R O VEN PART WHAT TO USE Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Oven cavity HOW TO CLEAN • Make sure oven is cool. • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water and • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad • See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on Self-Cleaning cycle pages 36-41. CARIN G FO R YO U R O VEN Removing the oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door.
C A R IN G F O R Y OUR OV E N To replace: 3. Remove the door removal pins from each hole. 4. Close the door. NOTE: If the door does not operate freely, you have not installed it properly. Repeat Steps 1-4. 1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in at lower corners to insure that hinge arms are fully engaged. 2. Open the door all the way. The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the oven door.
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 47. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
TR OU B L E S H OOT ING PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are not what you expected • The oven is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 18 to adjust oven temperature. • You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe). • The recipe you are using may need to be altered to improve the taste or appearance of the food. • You are using a pan that is not the correct type or size.
Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 45-46. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. In U.S.A.: 1. If you need assistance† … Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
R EQU E S T IN G A S S IS T A NCE OR SERVICE In Canada: Inglis Limited** Appliance Service – Consumer Services Direct service branches: BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver Inglis Limited Appliance Service 3627 E.
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Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE .................................... 47, 48 FEATURES ................................................ 6 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ 14 Pans ...................................................... 14 Setting cycle ......................................... 15 LIGHTS ...............................
WHIRLPOOL* Electric Built-In Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.Correct the installation of your built-in oven. 2.Instruct you how to use your built-in oven. 3.Replace house fuses or correct house wiring. 4.