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Contents BEFOREYOU USE YOUR OVEN ... IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................ PARTS AND FEATURES ......... USING YOUR LOWER OVEN ..... Setting the Clock ........... Using the Minute Timer ...... Using the Lower Oven ....... Baking .................... Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control .... Broiling ................... Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control ....... Page 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 9 Oven Vent .................. Optional Rotisserie .......... Optional Door Panel Pac ....
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, • Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven.
Parts and features Model RM288PXV LOWEROVEN MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE [behind oven door OVEN UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROLS LOWEROVEN CONTROLS OVEN LIGHT SWITCH LOCK LEVER COVER AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH BROIL ELEMENT SELF-CLEANING OVEN HEAT SEAL OVEN DOOR d OVEN RACK GUIDE BAKE ELEMENT
Using your lower oven CLOCK/ DISPLAY NUMBER PADS MEALTIMER* CONTROL PADS LOWER OVEN "LOCKED" SIGNAL LIGHT LOWER OVEN "HEATING" SIGNAL LIGHT OVEN SELECTOR OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL LOWER OVEN "ON" SIGNAL LIGHT OVEN LIGHT SWITCH *Tmk. 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 11/2to 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. t, 2. 4. 6 Position the rack(sJ properly before turning on the oven. To change rack posltion, lift rack at front and pull out. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.The Lower Oven ON Signal Light will come on, Put food in the oven.
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: OFF OFF LOOKING scr
Broiling Position the rack before turning the oven on. See "Broil Chart" in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions. 2. Putthe broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position [open about 4 inches, 10.2 cm). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control on BROIL. The Lower Oven ON and HEATING Signal Lights will come on. I. 5.
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control The automatic MEALTIMER*control will turn the lower oven on and off at times you set,..even when you are not around. Automatic baking is ideal forfoods 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. *Tmk. To start and stop baking automatically: t. Position the oven rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the 3.
7. Touch START. The oven will now start and stop automatically. To cancel the MEALTIMER*control seffings: I, Touch STOPTIME. 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. 10 8. After baking is done orto stop the oven before preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF 3. Turnthe Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Pad No. 261881] from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Optional Door Panel Pac 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. 814069] or Almond (Kit No. 814070] from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions.
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... • The inside of the door. • The frame around 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 rlght time of day. (See Upper Microwave Oven Use& Care Guide for 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 7. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The Lower Oven ON Signal Light 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, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling...approximately 875°F (468°C). This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off. This graph shows approximate Cleaning cycle for 3 hours. temperatures and times during a Self- SELF-CLEANING CYCLE - THREEHOUR SEI"rlNG (Approximate Temperaturesand Times) I000°_ 800°F 875°F 1468°C] CLEANING CYCLE ! I / I OVEN SHUTS OFF 600°F 400or. 2°°°r START 1 -'*_ 538°C 427oC l j_fr .
Cleaning Chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Lower oven exterlor Warm soapy a soft cloth. • Wipe off regularly when cooktop and lower oven are cool. Control knobs Control panel Broiler pan and grid water and Plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots. • Do not allow food containing acids (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy finish. • Do not use abraslve or harsh cleansers. Warm soapy a soft cloth. • Wash, rinse and • Do not soak.
The Lower Oven Light The lower oven light will come on when you open the lower oven door. To turn the light on when the lower oven door is closed, push the right side of the Oven Light Switch below the control panel. Push the left side of the switch to turn off the light. To Replace: 2. Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side. 1 3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-wal appliance bulb.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for If cooking results aren't what assistance... Performance problems often result from liffle things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. It nothing operates: • Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
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