Whirlpool RM278BXS Oven User Manual
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1. LOWER OVEN Self Cleaning Model RM278BXS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator F Contents Page BEFORE YOU USE YOUR OVEN 2 Oven Vent IMPORTANT SAFETY Optional Rotisserie INSTRUCTIONS CARING FOR YOUR PARTS AND FEATURES LOWER OVEN USING YOUR LOWER OVEN Control Panel and Knobs Baking or Roasting Using the Self Cleaning Adjusting the Temperature Cycle Control Cleaning Chart Using the Automatic Lower Oven Light MEALTIMER Control IF YOU NEED SERVICE Using the Minute Timer OR ASSISTANCE Broiling WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY 20 Custom Broil Tmk 1987 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your oven Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed with your oven Read this Use amp Care Guide and your Cooking Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store these with the Upper Microwave Oven literature in a convenient place for future use It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements e Has been installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the weight e Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e ls properly maintained e Is used only fo2. 3 Remove the light bulb from its 4 Replace the bulb cover and socket Replace the bulb with a snap the wire holder in place 40 watt appliance bulb Turn the power back on at the main power supply CAUTION The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking 17 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these five steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e is the oven correctly wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE els the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN e Does the clock show the correct time of day e Is the Stop Time set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop e Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected e Is the oven level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 172 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Does the oven
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4. INDICATOR ees LIGHT Fe LOCK ___ reer 5 LIGHT LOWER LOWER OVEN OVEN INDICATOR Pe LIGHT O lt OVEN 5 SELECTOR OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL selector oven temp The lower oven is always set with two knobs The Oven Selector The Oven Temperature Control Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat Baking or roasting Rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2 to 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 4 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull continued on next page rack out to stop raise front edge and lift out 5 LOWER OVEN selector 2 Set Oven Selector fo BAKE The Lower Oven ON Indicator Light will come on M 4 When the Heating Indicator Light first goes off the oven is preheated Put food in the oven Note Oven racks walls and door will be hot selector oven temp 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Heating Indicator Light will come on LOWER OVEN selector 5 During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Heating Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red
5. MAKE SURE to open the oven door ail the way when adding or removing food to prevent burns AlddVS ISN NOA 1403358 e FOR YOUR SAFETY e DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND OR FIRE SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Parts and features Model RM278BXS LOWER OVEN UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROLS MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE q behind LOWER OVEN oven door CONTROLS OVEN VENT LOCK LEVER CONTROL PANEL AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH BROIL ELEMENT OVEN RACK GUIDE SELF CLEANING OVEN BAKE ELEMENT FIBERGLASS HEAT SEAL AIR FLOW OVEN DOOR Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 4 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from piate iocated be Model Number hind the microwave oven door 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these Serial Number spaces Keep this book with your sales slip Please fill out and mail the ownership registration card furnished with this product Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number v Using your lower oven P 77 AUTO SET a J gt Z Oo T1 m CLOCK gt DISPLAY c k mi 7 __ Hives bd NUMBER PADS c MEALTIMER Y CONTROL PADS zZ p MEALTIMEA 9 J E HEATING
6. When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Lower Oven ON Indicator Light will go off 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 your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to your old oven the new design may give you different 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 NJAO XIMO1 SNOA ONISN 4 Pull the Oven Temperature Control 2 Loosen the locking screw Note Knob straight off the position of the notches 3 To lower the temperature move 4 To raise the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch a notch closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw and replace the control knob 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 for foods which do not require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes cookies or other recipes that require preheating the oven before baking under cooking will result To start and stop baking aut
7. dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or tish or any item with baking powder or yeast Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave Oven control panel can be used for any timed cooking To use the Minute Timer follow the instructions found in your Upper Microwave Oven Use amp Care Guide NJAO XIMO1 ANOA ONISN Broiling 4 Position the rack before turning 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the oven on See broil chart in the the rack Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions 4 Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to 3 Close the door to the Broil Stop BROIL position open about 4 inches When broiling is done turn both 10 2 cm The door will stay open the Oven Selector and the Oven by itself Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil e If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Heating Indicator Light goes off e If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Selector to BROIL and the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broili
8. G WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 1274 Maple ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES oR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made tc the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area referto Step 3above or call the Whirlpoo COOL LINE service as sistance number in Step 2 lf you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assist ance 19 JONVISISSV AO IDIAAAS GAIN NOA dl WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN RANGE PRODUCT LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR Replacement p
9. TO COOK MEAL MINUTE SET POWER TIMER TIMER 3 Make sure the clock on the micro wave oven display is set to the correct time of day See Upper Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide for instructions MEALTIMER CYCLE OVEN TEMP TO CLEAN HOUR CYCLE RIGHT CK LEVER TO LEFT OVEN TEMP T 5 Touch the STOP TIME pad Then Touch the number pads for the time of day you want cleaning to stop 3 hours after set Start Time 7 When the Lock Light is off and the oven is cool move the Lock Lever to the left Do not force it Wait un til it moves easily 2 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right The cleaning cycle works only when the lever is all the way over CYCLE OVEN TEMP TO CLEAN HOUR CYCLE RIGHT LEVER TO LEFT Ta E OFF MEALTIMER STOP TIME 4 Touch the START TIME pad Then touch the number pads for the time you want cleaning to start Option Skip this step if you want cleaning to start immediately 6 Touch START The oven will start the CLEAN cycle automatically at the time you have set The LOCKED Light will come on when oven temperatures exceed normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when this light is on O gt 2 Z mn 0 7 6 Cc 7 r je 7 S z LOWER OVEN 8 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Controls to OFF To stop the cleaning cycle at any time 4 Touch S
10. TOP TIME pad 2 Touch CANCEL Special tips Keep the kitchen well aired dur ing the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat odors and smoke 9 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 3 When the Locked Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Controls to OFF Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual VT SSS Y If the cleaning cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as you ex pected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 12 Oven racks lose their shine dis color 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 WARNING DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE IT COULD BURN YOU How it works During the self cleaning cycle the oven gets rnuch hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up gr
11. arts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service From Date of Purchase must be provided by a franchised TECH CARE service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave WARRANTY ovens if defective in materials or workmanship Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the range product 2 Instruct you how to use the range product 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when range product is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and deliver This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange lt gt i Whirlpool Part No 312894
12. d any pots or pans you may have stored in the oven They can t stand the high heat 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke dur ing the cleaning cycle If your oven has a rotisserie make sure the motor socket cover is closed 5 Put oven racks on the second and fourth guides counted from bottom to top During the Self Cleaning cycle they will darken and become harder to slide See tips on page gt 15 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny clean them by hand gt NY gt AAA AAAA gt DO NOT Clean Seal Clean Door Clean frame Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle This will help remove smoke odor and heat that are normal during the cycle SPECIAL CAUTIONS DO NOT use commercial oven WARNING DO NOT block cleaners in your oven Damage to the vent during the clean the porcelain finish may occur Reasi a oe Air Ee DO NOT force the Lock Lever you eri rea areca Lidete could bend or break it The lever is DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING designed to stay locked until the THE CLEANING CYCLE IT COULD oven is cool enough to safely open BURN YOU Wait until it moves freely DO NOT use foil or other liners in the oven During the cleaning cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface LOWEFBDVEN selector 1 Set Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to CLEAN QUICK COOK COOK PROBE KEEP DEFROST 1 TEMP WARM AU
13. ease and soil and burns it off The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1o00F TST T J _ 6 75 F 468 C CLEANING CvclE_ 938 C E ees ee es es A a a a R NE ED soo E bt se soor 42 560 F 293 C o ae o 520 F 271 C NI 20420 A ockiGHTON t iwockucnor ARH Ka EOF poi YIN 200 b Ton er hee ae ee ee eS ee ee START zhr thr 4142 hrs 2hrs 2 2 hrs 3 hrs 3t2hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 15 O gt x Z A 0 lt Q c 7 O m a S z CLEANING CHART 16 PART Lower oven Broller pan and grid Control knobs Control panel Oven racks WHAT TO USE Soft cloth and warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Warm soapy water or soft cloth Warm soapy water and soft cloth Warm soapy water and spray glass cleaner Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Self Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN e Wipe off regularly when oven is cool e Do not allow food containing acids such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers e Wash with other cooking utensil
14. ng temperatures CAUTION The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL Leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent just above the oven door Do not block the vent Poor baking can result N3AO0 d4MO71 SNOA ONISN Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No 261881 from your Whirlpool dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for Your Lower Oven Control Panel and Knobs 2 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and dry well 4 Push contral knobs back on Make sure they point to OFF 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 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 cycle safely Before you start 41 Clean the shaded areas by hand DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal They do not get hot enough dur DO NOT move H or bend It Poor ing the Self Clean cycle for soil to cleaning and poor baking will result burn away Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on e the frame around the oven e the inside of the door especially the part outside the oven seal 2 Remove the broiler pan an
15. omatically Imk QuicK COOK COOK PROBE KEEP DEFROST 1 2 TEMP WARM AUTO COOK MEAL MINUTE SET POWER TIMER TIMER 1 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock on the micro and place the food in the oven wave control display is set to the correct time of day See Upper Microwave Oven Use amp Care Guide for instructions selector selector oven temp 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want CYCLE f MEALTIMER 7 CYCLE n MEALTIMER HOUR CYCLE HOUR CYCLE OVEN TEMP TO CLEAN OVEN TEMP TO CLEAN RIGHT STOP RIGHT START CK LEVER TO LEFT TIME CK LEVER TO LEFT TIME it OFF QVEN TEMP TO OFF Py 5 Touch START TIME Pad Touch 6 Touch STOP TIME Pad Touch number number pads for the time you pads for the time you want baking want baking to start Option to stop Skip to next step if you want to start baking immediately LOWER OVEN f f 7 Touch START The oven willnow start 8 After baking is done be sure to and stop automatically turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF selector oven temp To cancel MEALTIMER Control 4 Touch the STOP TIME pad then touch CANCEL 2 Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF WARNING To avoid sickness and food waste e Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start Avoid using
16. r jobs expected of a home oven See your Cooking Guide and Upper Microwave Oven Use amp Care Guide for additional safety and operating instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using your lower oven follow basic precautions including the following 4 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 DO NOT store things children might want above the oven Chil dren could be burned or injured while climbing on the door and the door could be damaged KEEP children away from the oven when it is on The oven walls racks and door can get hot enough to cause burns e Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven Heated racks could cause severe burns e Do not touch any part of the oven especially the heating el ements until you know they are completely cool Dark elements can still be hot enough to cause severe burns 4 5 e Let steam and hot air escape from the oven before removing food to prevent burns DO NOT use the oven to heat a room Persons in the room could be burned or injured or a fire could start DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the oven They could ignite if they touch a heating element and you could be burned DO NOT heat unopened con tainers they could explode The hot contents could burn you and container particles could cause injury
17. s Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak e Wash rinse and dry well e Follow directions provided with cleaner e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left In the self cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove them from the oven and clean by hand Lower oven door glass Self Cleaning oven Spray glass cleaner warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad For areas outside Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Make sure oven is cool e Follow directions provided with cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well with a soft cloth e Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle to prevent burn on of soil s Follow directions starting on page 12 Using the Self Cleaning Cycle e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven The Lower Oven Light Tne Lower Oven Light will turn on and off automatically when you open or Close the oven door To replace i CIRCUIT O gt 2 Z O 7 BREAKER 6 5 O z Ee Z 2 Remove the bulb cover in the WARNING To avoid pos back of the oven by pulling out sible shock hazard furn and pushing the wire holder to off the electric power at the side the main power supply
18. temperature seem too low or too high See Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control page 7 e Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source See the Cooking Guide for more infor mation on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE serv ice assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Con sultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory oper ation from your appliance or if serv ice is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of fran i ii chised TECH 7 Whirlpool CARE Service Companies TECH CARE serv TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE ice technicians are trained to fulfill the product war ranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XY2 SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SEAVICIN
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