0130-1~~~ FREE-STANDING EYE-LEVEL MICROWAVE RANGE Models RM973PXL; RM975PXL Microwave Defrost Oven Guide Model Number Plug-In Surface and Serial Plate Porcelain-Enamel Unit Automo)lc Oven Lraht Lower Swilch\ - Copy Your Model If you need information ready and Serial Numbers service or co11 with a question have .
.. Your respofksWIities.. . Proper installation and safe use of your microwave range are your personal responsibllltles. Read this “Use and Care Guide”and the “Cooklng Guide”carefully for Important use and safety information. Installation You must be sure your range is... l installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight; l installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the weather; l properly connected to the correct electric supply and grounding. (See “Installation Instructions.
Using your microwave upper oven 1 ‘Probe Light Signal Meal Sensor * Probe Control Digital Timer Cook Power Control To Stop the Oven: 1, Push in and turn the timer knob counterclockwise to 0O:OO. OR 2. Open the oven door. To Restart the Oven: 1. Close the oven door. 2. Set timer (if needed). 3. Push the START Button.
SETTING THE CONTROLS Be sure you understand the basics Start with recipes from your MICRO carefully. of microwave oven MENUS. Cookbook. NEVER START THE OVEN WHEN IT’S EMPTY. The oven use at least a cup Put food 2. l 5. Set cooking times up to 10 minutes by pushing in the timer knob and turnIrg clockwise. The oven light will go on.10 set time for less than 30 seconds.
THE MEAL SENSOR’” TEMPERKWRE PROBE The MEAL SENSOR Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooklng roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you want. See your MICRO MENUS Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types of foods For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recommended Replace the probe >I-/i--‘-- ‘-2 1.
MEAL SENSOR” TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE ____ Cook Power Setting Meal Sensor Setting Tips HIGH 165 Fto 170 F Balance HIGH 170 F Use MEDWM Cook Power for very foods such OS baked beans. thick MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto 175 F Use MEDIUM Cook mixtures. Stir once thick Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180 F Balance probe once or twice. Dips MEDIUM 140 F MEDIUM HIGH 170 F Food Beverages __-Conned Food __--__~Casseroles _______ Meat Loaf __-~Poultry (beef) probe on wooden spoon. Power for very or twice.
CLEANING THE MICR- WEN Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge. The control panel may be cleaned with a soft soapy cloth or spray glass cleaner. Do not use abrasive IMPORTANT Before you start using your information WI// help you ovoid Metallic Glaze Trim Metallic Cooking In metal containers can damage can the oven.
DO NOT store Rough or harsh cleaners can scratch or dull the oven oven finish DO NOT USE THEM. \^\ things ‘\A In the P “! P ,L -\ Overcooking some foods can cause them to scorch or flame...especially foods like potatoes, corn, snacks, etc. See the MICRO MENUS- Cookbook. .
HOW MICROWaVE OVENS WORK Microwave make its own ovens are safe.
. Using your cooktop and lower oven COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN CONTROLS Stop Time Knob 4 Digital , Start lime - Minute -Lock Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock Knob Timer Light -Clean Light Adjustable Control Lower Oven Temperature - Lower Oven Signal Light - Surface Unit Signal Lights - Surface Unit Control - Lower Oven Selector - Manual Lower Oven - Cooktop Light Switch Light Switch Y -1mk SURFACE UNIT CONTROLS Control knobs must be pushed In before turnlng.
SETTING THE CLOCK Push in and 1. turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwlse until clock digits show the right time 2. let the Minute of day. change USING THE MINUTE Timer will if you push in when turning. TIMER DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when 1. Timer Knob pop out. Turn counterclockwise until the Minute dial shows OFF.
BAKING OR ROASTING where you turning on the oven. Rack(s) should be placed so food can be centered in the oven. Always leave at least I1 2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and pans. For more information, see the “Cooking Guide.” want Lift rack at front and pull out. 2 Put the rack(s) them before 4 3 Set the Oven BAKE.
USING THE AUTOMATIC The Automatic at times you set MEALTIMER MEALTIMER even when CLOCK Clock is designed to turn the lower you are not around. oven on and off To start and stop baking automatlcally: ‘Tmk 1. Put the lower oven raclc(s) where you want them and place the food in the oven 2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day. 4. Push Time to the oven in and turn the Stop Knob clockwise time you want the to shul off 5. Set the Oven TIMED 7.
BROILING 1. Place the rack where want it for broiling you 2. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control on BROIL [or on a lower temperature for slower broiling) 5. Put the broiler pan food on the rack During broiling, the oven door must be partly open. A built-in stop WIII hold it there. For slower brolllng, set the Oven Instead of BROIL. The broil element The lower the temperature setting, The Oven Selector oven-rack 6. When broiling is done, turn both knobs to OFF.
THE COOKTOP LIGHT To turn on the fluorescent light under the upper oven, push the button under the TOP LITE. Hold it in for a second before letting it go. Push it control panel marked again to shut off the light To replace 1. the light tube: Turn off the electric power at main power supply. 2. Remove the 3 screws and front metal trim that supports the light cover. The glass is heavy. securely. 4. Turn top of fluorescent tube toward you until It comes out of the receptacles at both ends 5.
THE LOWER OVEN LIGHT The lower oven light will come on when you open the oven push the Oven light switch at the bottom of the control panel. door or push the switch again to shut it off. To replace door or when you Close the oven the light bulb: 1. Turn off the electric at the maln power power supply 2. Remove the bulb cover by pulling out on the wire holder and moving it to the side 3. Remove Its socket 4.
Cleaning and caring for your range CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS 2. 4. First make sure lower oven and surface unlt control knobs are set on OFF. All knobs pull stralght off. Surface unlt knobs have a collar and sprlng. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth wipe the panel Rinse and wrpe dry to Collar 7 Put small end of spring closest to . control 3. Wash warm knobs soapy and water surface unit collars Rtnse well and dry In 4. panel.
REPLACING \ Receptacle \ Owns Terminal ptacle 1. Be sure surface 2. Line up opening In the reflector bowl notch In trim ring with the surrace receptacle unit controls are OFF. 3. and unit 4. While pushing the surface unit terminal into the receptacle, lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle 5. When the terminal IS pushed Into the receptacle as far as rt will go. the surface unit WIII frt Into the trim ring Hold the with the receptacle.
STORAGE DRAWER The storage drawer is for storing or melt in the drawer. The drawer when handling the drawer. pots and pans. Never is warm when baking store anything in the lower that can burn oven. Use care REMOVING THE STORAGE DRAWER 1. Pull drawer straight the first stop out to 2. Lift front and pull the second stop out to 3. Lift bock slightly and slide drawer all the way out 3.
THE LOWER OVEN SELF-CLERNING CYCLE The lower oven self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely. BEK)RE YOU START 1. Clean Frame Clean areas that may not be cleaned during the cycle. Use hot water and deter. gent or a soapy steel-wool pod 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 NOT move it or bend it. 2. 3. 4. 5.
SETTING THE CONTROLS 1. Set the Oven CLEAN. Selector to ture Control 3. Make sure the clock and start and stop time dials all have the right time of day. to CLEAN 4. Push in the Stop Time Knob and turn the hand clockwise about two or three hours. (Two hours for light soil, three or more for heavier soil ) 5. Move the Lock Lever o/l the woy to the right.. The Clean Light will come on only when the lever is all the way over 6.
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 left 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.
CLEANING Soft cloth, warm soapy water Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots of No cleaning Surface unds Porcelainenamel reflector Chrome rings HOW TO CLEAN WHAT TO USE PART Outside range trim requtred ____ Automatic dishwasher or warm, soapy water Self-Cleaning Oven cycle bowls - CHART Automatic dishwasher warm, soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad or l Wipe l Do not allow food containing vinegar, tomato, lemon juice on surface Acids will remove acids (such as or milk) to remain
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2 l If you need assistance”‘. . . Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE p service assistance telephone number. Dial tree from: Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . (800) 253- 130 1 Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243 Alaska 6 Hawaii . . . . . . . . (800) 253-l 121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
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