I I c LOWER OVEN Self-Cleaning Model RM278BXV
Contents Page BEFOREYOU USEYOUR OVEN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PARTS AND FEATURES USING YOUR LOWER 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 injured. 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the oven. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the door and the door could be damaged. 3. KEEPchildren away from the oven when it is on. The oven walls, racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns. l Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven.
Parts and features Model RM278BXV LOWER OVEN UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROLS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE (behlnd oven door) 1 OVEN VENT- LOWER OVEN CONTROLS LOCK LEVER -_.. --..
Using your lower oven CLOCK/ -DISPLAY NUMBER PADS, LOWER OVEN “LOCKED” SIGNAL LIGHT OVEN SELECTOR - MEALTIMER* CONTROL PADS - LOWER OVEN “HEATING” SIGNAL LIGHT - OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL LOWER OVEN ON = SIGNAL LIGHT Setting the Clock The Clock is located at the top of the upper microwave oven control panel. To set the Clock, follow the instructions found in the Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide.
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 rne oven walls and other pans. For more information, see the Cooking Guide. 1. 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 Lower Oven ON Signal Light will come on. 3.
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 you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you difficult 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: r 1.
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 the rack. pan and food on 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on BROIL. The Lower Oven ON and HEATING Signal Lights will come on. 5.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* The automatic you set...even Control MEALTIMER’ control will turn the lower oven on and off at times when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles, Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result. To start and stop baking automatically: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2.
7. Touch START.The oven will now start and stop automatically. 8. After baking is done or to stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER* conirtil settings: 1. Touch STOP TIME. 2. Touch CANCEL. The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent just above the lower oven door. Do not block the vent. Poor baking can result. IO 3.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie 261881) from your Whirlpool instructions. for your loweroven, you can order a kit (Part No. Dealer. The kit includes easy installation Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your lower oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of these kits; White (Kit No. 814071) or Almond (Kit No. 814072) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. Caring for your lower oven Control Panel 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 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... l 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 1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on CLEAN. The Lower Oven ON Signal Light will come on. 3. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. (See Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide for setting instructions.] 5. Touch START.The oven will start the Self-Cleaning cycle automatically at the time you have set. The Lower Oven LOCKED Signal Light will come on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking temperatures.
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the Lower Oven LOCKED Signal Light goes off. Move the Lock Lever back to the left. Do not force it. Wait until it will move easily. Special l l l 7. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Lower Oven ON Signal Lights will go off. 8. 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.
How It Works During the Self-Cleaning cycle, baking or broiling...approximately and soil and burns it off. the oven gets much hotter than it does for 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease This graph shows approximate Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. temperatures and times during a Self- SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SETTING (Approximote Temperatures and limes) 538°C 1000°F 800°F 427°C 600°F 316°C 400°F 204’C 200°F 93°C START Vt hr. t hr. t VZhrs. 2 hrs. 2 Czhrs. 3 hrs.
Cleaning Chart HOW TO CLEAN PART WHAT TO USE lower oven exterior Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. Control Control knobs panel Broiler pan and grld Oven racks Warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth. Warm soapy water or a soapy steel wool pad. Self-Cleaning cycle. l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and lower oven are cool.
The Lower Oven Light The lower oven light will turn on and off automatically close the lower oven door. when you open and To Replace: 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. I 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. II / 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 Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide? l assistance... l Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. l If nothing operates: l l Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
3. If you need service*.. . Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECHCARER Service Companies. TECH-CARE service 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 CCCL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: 4. If you have a problem%.
WHIRLPOOL”MICROWA~ RANGE PRODUCT OVEN/ W-TY ME001 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair laborto correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@service company. From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@replacement magnetron microwave ovens if defective or workmanship. tube on in materials WILL NOT PAY FOR A.
