hbking lbur Wodd A Litde Easier.m UseAndCare 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 . . . . . 32 Caring for Your Oven .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . 38 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 42 Requesting Assistance or Service .. .. .. . . . .
Table of Contents A Note to You.. .......................................... Oven Safety ........................................... Getting 3 4-5 to Know Your Oven.. ................... Using Your Oven.. ..................................... 6 The electronic oven control .................... Starting a function.. ................................. 7 Canceling a function ............................... Setting the clock ..................................... 7 .......................... .........
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.
Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY 0 ! 0 This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. INSTRUCTIONS injury to persons, or damage when using the including oven, follow basic precautions, General Read all instructions before using the oven.
l l l l l l 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 (Models locations RMC275PD and RMC305PD Lower oven control panel (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 Electronic Temperature Oven pads Timer set and off pads (P. 10) Electronic MEALTIMERTM control pads (P. 20) Hour pads Minute pads Clock pad (p. 9) Manual oven light pad (P. 41) Off/ cancel pad (P. 8) Start/ enter pad (P.
Command pads 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. Using the control lock The control lock prevents unwanted use of the oven by disabling most of the control panel command pads (except CLOCK, TIMER SET, TIMER OFF, and LIGHT).
Setting the clock 1. Press Clock pad. PRESS YOU SEE (last time of day remembered) 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. (example for 5:30) 3. Start clock. Disabling the clock display: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. To display the clock time again, press and hold the Clock pad for 5 seconds. You should not have to reset the time.
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 l-second tones when the set time is up unless reminder tones are disabled (page 11). 1. Press Timer Set pad. PRESS YOU SEE 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE (example 3. Start Minute Timer.
To cancel the Minute Timer: Press Timer Off pad. Disabling the timer PRESS reminder tones: To disable the reminder tones, press and hold the Timer Set pad for 5 seconds. To enable the tones, follow the same step. A single tone will sound and, after disabling or enabling the reminder tones, the display will return to the Minute Timer count down on the time of day display. Audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not.
Positioning General l l l l l l l and pans guidelines Before turning oven on position oven rack(s) in desired location. 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 hands if rack(s) must be moved while oven is hot. For baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange racks on second and fourth level from bottom.
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. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best results, allow 1l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven at a time. Using aluminum Use the following as a guide to determine where to place the pans: 1 pan Place in the center of the oven rack.
Baking/roasting 1. Position racks. For more information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 12. 2. Choose setting. baking/roasting 3. Set temperature (optional). pads are held down the temperature change faster.) PRESS will 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. PRESS YOU SEE A preheat time will count down in minutes and seconds on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature you select: 330-375 380-500 7:30 11 :oo The oven temperature rises to just about the temperature you set. As the countdown ends, the set temperature replaces “PrE” on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone.
- 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.
- 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 display temperatures instead of OF: in “C Press and hold the Custom Broil pad for 5 seconds. A short tone will sound and the temperatures will be displayed in “C. To switch back to “F, repeat the instructions above.
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. This gives you the high heat you need for broiling. However, if you leave the door open, the broil element will go off. 4. Press Custom Broil pad. 5. Start oven. NOTE: You can setting any time Start/Enter pad. see “To custom ture” below. change the temperature after pressing the To change the setting, broil at a lower tempera- 6.
If you want food to broil slower from the start, press the Custom Broil pad and press the v Temp pad so a temperature between 170°F and 500°F (75°C and 260°C) shows on the small display. Lower temperature settings allow for less frequent broil heating element cycling and slower cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. l PRESS YOU SEE (example shows Broil at 400°F) NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that may cook better if you use lower broiling temperatures.
Broiling l l l 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. To ensure adequate grease drainage, do not use cookie sheets or similar pans for broiling. Energy saving the electronic The electronic MEALTIMER control will turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around.
Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in death, food poisoning, or sickness. To start baking/roasting and stop automatically: now Method Time: 1. Prepare 1 - Using Cook oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 12. 2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional).
5. Set cook time. PRESS YOU SEE (example shows 30-minute baklnglroasting time) 6. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTES: You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the StarVEnter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 5. l The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast. l When you press the Start/Enter pad, the display will count down the baking/ roasting time in hours and minutes. l 7.
Method 1. Prepare 2 - Using Stop Time: oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 12. 2. Choose Bake setting. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE 4. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE 5. Set stop time. PRESS YOU SEE 3. Set temperature (optional). pads are held down the temperature change faster.) will Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.
6. Start oven. l l PRESS The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/roast. When you press the Start/Enter pad, the display will count down the baking/ roasting time in hours and minutes. 7. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1-second reminder tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see below]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. 8. Turn off oven.
To delay start automatically: and stop Method 1 - Using Cook and Delay Start Time: 1. Prepare Time oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 12. 2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS Do this step if you want to set a temperature other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts.
6. Press Delay Start Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE 7. Set start time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) 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.
11. Turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) Disabling reminder the Cook tones Time To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step. Method 2 - Using Delay Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare Start oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 12. 2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional).
5. Set start time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. (example shows 2 o’clock start time) 6. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30.
10. When baking/roasting is done: YOU SEE The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1-second reminder tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see below]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. 11. Turn off oven. miBlili PRESS YOU SEE (time of day) Disabling reminder the Cook tones Time To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds. To reactivate tones repeat this step. Method 3 - Using and Stop Time: 1.
4. Press Cook Time pad. PRESS YOU SEE cl COOK TIME 5. Set cook time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) PRESS YOU SEE until the correct time shows on the display. (example shows 30-minute baking/roasting time) 6. Press Stop Time pad. PRESS n YOU SEE PRESS YOU SEE STOP TIME 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2:30.
- 9. When start time is reached: YOU SEE A 1 -second tone will sound. The display will count down the baking/roasting time in hours and minutes. (display counts cook time) 10. When baking/roasting is done: down YOU SEE The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times. You will also hear four 1-second reminder tones every minute (unless they have been disabled [see below]) until you press the Off/Cancel pad. 11. Turn off oven.
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. Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven.
Before l l 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 To start the controls cleaning immediately: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. PRESS 2. Set cleaning PRESS time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3% hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2%4% hours shows on the display.
3. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: The display will show “door” and a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is not closed. 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: YOU SEE DOOR LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when DOOR LOCKED is on. 5.
- To delay start start time: using delay 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3% hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2%4% hours shows on the display. l Use 2% hours for light soil. l Use 3%4% hours for moderate t0 heavy soil. PRESS A HR cl V 3. Press Delay Start Time pad. PRESS 4. Set start time.
6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: YOU SEE LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE NOTES: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. l The fan may stay on after the SelfCleaning cycle ends, until the oven cavity reaches a certain temperature.
Special l l l l tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. After the oven cools to room temperature, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual.
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. Explosion Do not store flammable materials Hazard such as gasoline Doing so can result in death, explosion, Cleaning near this fire, or bums. chart Use the following table to help you clean your oven. NOTE: Let oven cool before cleanina.
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner l Make sure oven is cool. 0 Follow directions provided with the cleaner. OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Oven cavity Self-Cleaning cycle l l l Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry thoroughly. Wipe up food spills containing sugar as soon as possible after the oven cools down. (See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on page 32). See “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle” on pages 32-37.
Removing the oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need to remove the door. However, you can remove the oven door by following the instructions in this section. The oven door is heavy. Use both hands to remove and replace the door. Do not lift and carry the door by the handle. To remove and replace the door you may need help. To replace: 1. Fit hinge arms into slots in frame. Push in at lower corner to insure that hinge arms are fully engaged. To remove: 1. Open door all the way.
The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the lights on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Pad I-)on the control panel. To replace an oven light: 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power supply. Make sure the oven is cool before replacing the light bulb. 4. Replace the light bulb cover by screwing it in clockwise. The light bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures.
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 44. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the oven wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
- PROBLEM Cooking results are not what you expected l l l l l l The display “PF” 1 CAUSE is showing “F” followed by a number shows on 1the display l l 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 16 to adjust oven temperature. You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe).
Reauestina or Service --.- Assistance ---~~~~ ~-- --- Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 42-43. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* ... Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: w 1-800-253-l 301 El and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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 .......................................... 44 BAKING Aluminum foil ........................................ Pans.. .................................................... Setting cycle ......................................... 13 12 14 ASSISTANCE PAGE TOPIC LOCK 8 Control .................................................... Self-cleaning cycle .......
WHIRLPOOL” Electric Built-In Combination Microwave/Single Oven Warranty r LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 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. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND- THROUGH FIFTH-YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship.
