Whirlpool RB170PXL Oven User Manual
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1. A tat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but spreads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat chars and turns black The spread out fat gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures 350 475 F 176 231 C so the oven can relurn to a presentably clean condition Fat Spatter Fat Spatter Beads Up Spreads Out Turns Black Burns Away Standard porcelain enamel Continuous cleaning porcelain enamel USING FOIL Foli must be used on the lower oven bottom to catch spillovers The foil must be used properly Using foil in the self cleaning upper oven is not recommended Cut foil from a roll of heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer f ww i Lift the cool bake element Slide the foil under the bake For proper baking lower the slightly to lift the feet off the element bake element so all feet oven bottom Make sure foil is centered rest solidly on the foil long enough to start up both sides and tying flat without wrinkles TIPS 3 It you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 4 The oven window and racks are not coated Clean them by hand 2 The oven door does not get as hot as the 4 Use aluminum toil on the oven bot walls Some hand cleaning may tom according to instructions be needed Spillovers do nol burn away and may stain the bottom HAND CLEANING DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANING PRODUCTS Some can2. eT Whirlpool 27 INCH BEIN SHE CLEANING amp 5 CONTINUOUS CLEANING ELECTRIC OVENS Model RB170PXL care trde o tight Switch Control Panel Automatic Upper Oven Light Switch Model and Serial Number Piate Broll Element Cven Rack Guide Bake Element Self Cleaning Upper Oven Alt Flow Oven Door Fiberglass Heat Seal Continuous Cleaning Lower Oven Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this aa intormation ready OO OUO O Model Numbe 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate ae oo as be FR ee eer just behind the upper oven door Serial Number 2 Purchase or installation dale from your sales slip Purchase Installation Date j Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Phone Number See the Cooking Guide for important satety laiozmatian eile She sen ihren nee ies cn es eel Proper installation and sate use of the oven are your personal responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide carefully for important use and safety Information Installation ws You must be sure your oven is installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the i welght Installed in a well veniiiated area protected fromthe weather properly connected to the c
3. DO NOT store things chil dren might want above the oven Too much weight on an open oven door con domage the The oven frame walls racks and parts ot the door can get hot enough to cause burns e Dont touch any part of the oven especially heating elements until you know they are completely coo DO NOT use wet pot holders They can cause steom burns DO NOT wear loose clothing while using the oven or use bulky towels or cloths for potholders They can catch fire if they touch a hot element let steam and hot air escape from the oven before moving food DO NOT heat unopened containers They can explode e Put oven racks where p you want them before turning on the oven Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label before using your oven Using your ovens Automatic Stop Time ManualOven Adjustable Lower Oven Adjustable Upper Oven MEALTIMER Clock Knob Light Switch Temperature Control Temperature Control Upper Oven Upper Oven Signallight Selector Minute Timer Start Time Lower Oven LowerOven Clean Light Knob Selector Signal Light Lock Light SETTING THE CONTROLS BAKING IN EITHER OVEN Pul oven racks where you want them See page 6 for suggestions Set Oven Selector to BAKE Set Oven Temperature Control to the bak ing temperature you wan Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light During baking the elements will turn on goes oft and off to help hold the oven temperature at Pul food in the ove
4. It the steps for using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock are not followed in order the electric oven door lock may be turned on The door will then either If the Door Won t Close not open 4 Make sure the Clock and Start and e not close all the way the oven light stays Stop Times are set to the right time of on day open the oven door If the Door Won t Open Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN 41 Make sure the Clock and Start and Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob Stop Times are set to the right time of past the right time of day day Push the automatic oven light switch in Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN and hold it in for 10 seconds Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob Let the oven ligh switch go and turn the pasi the right time of day Oven Selector to OFF Wait 30 seconds Push in the automatic oven light switch Turn the Oven Selector to OFF the door and hold it for another 10 seconds will be unlocked within 10 seconds Close the oven door THE OVEN LIGHTS Both oven lights will come on when you push the Light Switch Push the switch again to shut them off Both lights will also come on when an oven door is opened To replace the upper oven light bulb A 4 Turn off the electric power 2 Remove the bulb coverby 3 Remove the light bulb from at the main power supply pulling out on the wire its socket holder and moving it to the side 4 Replace the bulb witha 5 Replace the bulb cover 6 Turn electrical powe
5. be trapped in the porcelain enamel surface and give off harmful fumes WINDOW Keep clean with hot sudsy warer Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers Use a plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse well WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse well RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best results Rinse well If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out tools of any kind If nothing operates Isthe oven correctly wired to a live circuit gt with the proper voltage See Installation You wanking cleaning cvtte lestops Instructions If soll is visible on continuous cleaning oven e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit finish If the self cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Upper Oven Selector and Upper Oven Temperature Controls set to CLEAN e Does the Start Time dial show the correct time of day e Is the Stop Time dial set ahead to the time breaker box e The special finish is designed to graduaily If the upper oven will not operate e Is the Upper Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE e Is the Upper Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If the lower oven will not operate
6. e Isthe Lower Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL isthe Lower Oven Temperature Controt turned to a temperature setting reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotless only presentably clean If you broil often you may see oven soil The door is cooler than oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See page 15 Hand Cleaning if cooking results aren t what you expect Is the oven level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 112 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page 4 Resetting the oven temperature controls e Have you preheated the oven asthe rec ipe calls tor e Arethe pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe froma rellable source e Dothe cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawall 800 253 1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to ob tain satisfactory operation from
7. your appli ance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE TECH CARE Ser vice Companies HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE TECH CARE service technicians oare m gt O gt Whirlpool SYMBOL trained to fulfill the ETAN product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or took in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLO FLECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES QA WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 OR 123 Mapie 999 9999 WASHING MACHINES DRYERS IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SEAVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 Ifyou have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number seria
8. R The upper oven door cannot be removed REMOVING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR 4 Open the doorto the broil stop Hinge Support Stop Hold the door on both sides and lift slightly to clear the stops in the hinge supports Hinge Opening 1 Fitthe hinge supports into the openings at the bottom oven corners 2 Lift slightly while sliding the hinge supports into the openings 3 Pull the door with the hinges straight away from the oven 3 When the stops in the hinge supports slide into the oven openings the door will snap info place and can be closed THE SELF CLEANING UPPER OVEN CYCLE The upper oven 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 4 Clean areas that may not be cleaned during the cycle Use hot water and deter gent or a soapy steel wool pad on e the frame around the oven the inside of the door especially the pan outside the oven seal Clean Frame DO NOT try to clean the fiberglass seal DO NOT move it or bend it 2 Remove 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 wilt help reduce smoke during the cleaning Clean Door cycle SPECIAL CAUTIONS DO NOT block the vent DO NOT touch the oven during the cleanin
9. em 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium 1 25cm 3 8 em 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked 1 1 or tendered 1 25cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Canadian Bacon va 1cm 3 8cm _ 6 Pork Rib or Loin Chop V 41 Well done 2 2 5cm 4 5 10 13 cm 15 10 Chicken 2 3 Ib 1 1 5 kg cutinhalf 7 9 18 23 cm 25 30 10 12 Fish whole 3 8 cm 11 16 9 14 fillets 3 8 cm T 7 8 5 7 Liver V a 1 2 cm 3 8 cm 3 3 Frankfurters 4 5 10 13 cm 6 7 4 5 SETTING THE CLOCK PUSH TO SET CLOCK 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until clock digits show the right counterclockwise until the Minute Timer time of day dial is on OFF if you push in on the knob you will change the time of day USING THE MINUTE TIMER al 4 Without pushing In the knob turn the 2 Turn the hand back to the seting you want Minute Timer hand clockwise past the setting you want 3 When the set time is up a buzzer will sound 4 Turn the dial to OFF to stop the buzzing USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the upper oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around IMPORTANT Follow these steps In order To start and stop baking automatically upper oven upper oven 4 Put the racks where you 2 Set the Oven Selector on 3 Set the Oven Temperature want them and place the TIMED BAKE Control on the baking food in the oven temperature you wa
10. en Temperature Control to a setting lower than BROIL When it s on BROIL the broil element is on all the time When it s ona temperature the element turns off and on The lower the temperature setting the shorter are the times when the element is on The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all broiling temperatures OVEN RACK POSITIONS Position racks before turning on the oven Broil Element Distance Lift rack at front and pull out BAKING OR ROASTING Food for baking or roasting should be placed in the center of the oven Always leave at least 14 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of a pan and the oven wail and another pan For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide BROILING Adjust the top rack so the food io be broiled is at a suggested distance from the broil element see page 4 ALWAYS broil with the door open to the broil stop Suggested oven rack positions and broiling times Approximate Minutes Inches cm from to Selector set to BROIL Food Description of tood to Broil Element 4st side 2nd side Beef Steaks Rare 4 2 5 em 3 8 cm 7 9 3 5 Medium 1 2 5em 3 8cm 9 411 4 7 Well done 4 2 50m 3 8 cm 41 13 5 7 Beef Steaks Rare 1 2 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 114 4cm 47 5 10 13 cm 17 19 8 10 Well Done 1 2 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 19 24 14 16 Hamburgers ce Ya cem 3 8
11. g cycle during the cleaning cycle Air must move freely for it can burn you best results DO NOT use commercial DO NOT use foil or other oven cleaners in your oven liners in the oven During Damage to the porcelain the cleaning cycle they finish may occur can burn or melt SETTING THE CONTROLS 4 Make sure the clock 2 and start and stop time dials all have the right time of day 4 Setthe Oven Iernper 5 ature Contro to CLEAN Push in the Stop Time 3 Set the Oven Selector Knob and turn the to CLEAN The Clean hand clockwise Light will come on about two or three and the door will lock hours Iwo hours for automatically light soil three or more for heavier soil oF The Lock Light comes 6 When the Lock Light on when the oven goes off turn the Oven gels above norma Selector to OFF This baking temperatures unlocks the door The door cant be unlocked when the Lock Light is on 7 Turn the Oven Temper 8 ature Control to OFF After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash witha damp cioth If needed touch up spots with cleanser or soapy steei wool pad DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE IT CAN BURN YOU SPECIAL TIPS 1 Keep the kitchen well 2 Clean the ovenbefore 3 ifthe cleaning cycle ventilated during the it gets heavily soiled doesnt get the oven as cleaning cycle to help Cleaning a very soiled clean as you gel rid of normal heat oven takes longer and expected t
12. he cycle odors and smoke results in more smoke may not have been set than usual long enough Set the cleaning time longer for heavier soil Oven racks lose their shine discolor 5 To stop the cleaning cycle after it has and become harder to slide on their staned guides when they are left in the oven e Turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise during the cleaning cycle To make until the hand points to the right time them slide easier polish the edges of of day the racks and rack guides with a soapy e Turn the Oven Selector and Oven steel wool pad rinse weil and wipe Temperature Control to OFF ona thin coat of salad oil e When the oven cools you can open the door Wait until the oven is cool HOW IT WORKS During the self cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 830 F 433 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle set for two hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE TWO HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times START whe ihr 4 2 hrs 2hrs 22hrs SIOP Notice that the heating stops when the two hour setting is up but that it takes a while longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING LOWER OVEN Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain enamel Your continuous cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porcelain enamel
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14. n the sefting The top element will never turn When done baking turn both knobs to red but will be hot The Signal Light will turn OFF on and off with the elements on a ON ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Does either oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the same settings The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually over the years The accurate setting of your new ovens can seem different If you think either or both oven temperatures need adjusting follow these steps a i ii Locking Screw 4 Pull the Oven Tem 2 Loosen the lock 3 Tolowerthetem 4 To raise Ihe tem perature Control ing screw perature move perature move straight off NOTICE position black part of black part of of notches knob closer to LO knob closer to HI Each notch Each notch Tighten the locking screw Replace the knob equals about 10 F 5 C equals about 10 F 5 C Tmk BROILING IN EITHER OVEN upper oven 4 Place the rack where you 2 Put broiler pan and food 3 Set Oven Selector to want it for broiling See on the rack below for suggestions BROIL upper oven 4 Set Oven Temperature 5 During broiling the oven 6 When broiling is done Control to BROIL Seton a door must be partly open turn both knobs to OFF lower temperature for A built in stop will hold it slower broiling See there below Brolling can be slowed by setting ihe Ov
15. nt 4 Make sure the clock isset Push in and tum the Start 6 Push in and turn the Stop to the right time of day Time Knob clockwise Time Knob clockwise to the time you want bak to the time you want the ing to start oven to shut off upper aven 7 After baking is done turn 8 To stop the oven before both knobs to OFF the presel time turn both knobs to OFF To stop baking automatically 1 Putthe racks where you want them and 5 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock place the food in the oven wise to the time you want the oven to shut 2 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE off 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the 6 After baking is done turn both knobs io baking temperature you wan OFF 4 Make sure the clock is set lo the right time 7 To stop Ihe oven before the preset time of day turn bolh knobs to OFF SPECIAL CAUTION Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half while waiting for cooking to start Avoid cup 118 mL of water for1to1 hours using dishes wilh milk or eggs cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to soups cooked meats or fish or any item start should be very cold or frozen betore with baking powder or yeast it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN Smoked or frozen meats may be used FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN so can vegetables fruits and casserole TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS lype foods Vegetables can be cooked in Tmk 7
16. or rect electric supply and gt grounding See Installation Instructions Proper use You must be sure your oven ls e used only for jobs expected of home ovens e used only by peopie who can operate it property e propery maintained Contents Your Responsibilities 05 oe 2 InStallOhoOny nies sat eee tie tanita daa ig 2 PRO POP USC yin eV ae yaiee t oins e eae te gins 2 SOV EVET EONO E T ewe eR ee spe 3 4 4 4 Using Your OVENS fons co ia dune Ca geues yas Tees Baking in Either Oven 0 eve ee z Adjusting the Oven Temperature Controls Broiling in Either Oven 2 0 0 eee ee Oven Rack Positions 0 0 eee F Setting the CIOCK iriri eee Using the Minute Timer 0 0 2 eee eee Oven Vents Oven Lights Cleaning and Caring For Your Ovens Control Panel and Knobs Cleaning Chart 5 5 6 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 7 8 8 9 9 9 4 if You Have a Problem The Lower Oven Door 0 0 0 c eee 10 The Self Cleaning Upper Oven 41 The Continuous Cleaning Lower Oven 14 If You Need Service or Assistance 15 4 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance 2 0 16 3 I You Need Service uuaa 16 Imk DO NOT allow children to use or play withthe oven
17. r back 40 watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder on at main power supply available from most gro in place The bulb must cery variety and have this cover when the hardware stores oven Is belng used To replace the lower oven light bulb 41 Turn offthe electric power 2 Remove the light bulb 3 Replace the bulb witha at the main power supply a from its socket 40 watt appliance bulb available from most gro cery variety and hardware stores Turn the power back on at the main power supply THE OVEN VENTS When the oven is on hot air and moisture escape through a vent on top of the control panel These vents are needed for air circulation Do not block the vents Poor baking can resull Cleaning and caring for your ovens CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS 4 First make sure 2 Use warm soapy 3 Wash knobs in A Push knobs knobs are on OFF waleranda soft warm soapy straight back on then pull knob cloth to wipe water Rinse well Make sure they stralght off the panel Rinse and dry are on OFF and wipe dry CLEANING CHART PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of Soft cloth warm soapy e Wipe off regularly when oven Is cool oven water e Do not allow food containing acids Nylon or plastic scouring such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or pad for stubborn spots milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Control knobs Warm sudsy water and bri
18. stle brush Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Porcelain Warm soapy water or Wash with other cooking utensils enamel soapy steel wool pads Do not clean in self cleaning cycle broller pan and grid Control panel Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Commercial glass e Follow directions with cleaner cleaner Oven door Warm soapy water or e Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse glass plastic scrubbing pad and dry well with soft cloth Commercial glass e Follow directions provided with cleaner cleaner Continuous Warm soapy water or e Clean stubborn spots or stains Rinse well cleaning soapy scrubbing pad with clean water lower oven e Follow directions given on page 15 e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Most fat spatters on the continuous cleaning porcelain enamel interior surface gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during normal baking or roasting operations Oven racks Self Cleaning Oven cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning Warm soapy water or cycle soapy steel wool pads e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Self Cleaning For areas outside Self e Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle Upper Oven Cleaning area use warm to prevent burn on of soll soapy water or soapy e Follow directions given on page 11 steel wool pads e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven THE OVEN DOO
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