Whirlpool RB260PXK User Manual

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30-INCH BUILT-IN SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC OVEN Models RB2600XK;RB260PXK

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Oven Vent

Control Panel

Manual Oven

’ Light Switch

Model and

Serial Number Plate

-Automatic Oven

Light Switch

■ Lock Lever Cover Panel

• Broil Element

'Oven Rack Guide

Oven Front Frame

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:

1.Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate just behind the oven door)

2.Purchase or installation date from your sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book, your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy place.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase/lnstallafion Date

Service Company and Phone Number

See the “Cooking Guide” for Important safety Information.

Your responsibilities...

Proper installation and safe 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

You must be sure your oven is...

• installed and leveled in a wa or cabinet that will hold the weight;

installed in a well-ventilated area protected trom the weather;

properly connected to the cor rect electric supply and grounding. (See "Installation Instructions.")

Proper use

You must be sure your oven is...

used only for jobs expected of home ovens;

used only by people who can operate it properly;

properly maintained

Contents

Your Responsibilities

 

 

Installation

 

 

Proper Use

.

 

Safety .

 

Using Your Oven

 

 

Setting the Controls

 

Baking..................

 

 

Resetting the Oven Temperature Control. ,

 

Broiling ...............

 

 

Oven Rack Positions

 

Setting the Clock

 

 

Using the Minute Timer

 

Automatic MEALTIMER Clock

 

Oven Light

 

 

Oven Vent

 

 

Optional Rôtisserie

 

 

Cleaning and Caring For Your Oven

 

The Control Panel and Knobs

 

The Oven Window

 

 

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle

 

Cleaning Chart .....................................................

 

1 3

If You Need Service or Assistance.........................

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1 Before Calling for Assistance..........................

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2. If You Need Assistance..................................

14

3. If You Need Service..........................................

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4. If You Have a Problem ...................................

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Whirlpool RB260PXK User Manual

Safety

DO NOT allow children to use or play with the oven.

DO NOT store things chil­ dren might want above the oven. Too much weight on an open oven door can damage the

door

The oven frame, walls, racks and parts of the door can get hot enough to cause burns

• Don’t touch any part of the oven, especially heating elements, until you know they are completely cool.

Let steam and hot air escape from the oven before moving food.

Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven

DO NOT use wet potholders. They can cause steam burns

DO NOT wear loose clothing while using the oven, or use bulky towels or cloths for potholders. They can catch tire if they touch a hot element.

DO NOT heat unopened containers They can explode

Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label before using your oven.

Using yottr oven

 

Adjustable Oven

Automatic MEALTIMER'Clock Stop Time Knob Manual Oven Light Switch

Temperature Control

Minute Timer

Clean Light

Oven Signal Light Lock Light

SETTING THE CONTROLS

BAKING

1.Put oven racks w/here you want them, (See page 5 for suggestions.)

2.Set Oven Selector to BAKE,

3.Set Oven Temperature Control to the bakihg temperature you waht.

4.Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light goes off.

5.Put food in the oven.

6. When done baking, turn both knobs to

OFF.

During baking, the elenrents will turn on and off to help hold the oven temperature at the setting. (The top element will never turn red, but will be hot.) The Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements.

RESETTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder at the same settings than your old oven? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradu­ ally over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem different

If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting, follow these steps:

OFF

1. Pull out the center of the Oven Tem­ perature Control.

Locking Screw

2. Loosen the lock­ ing screw.

3.To lower the tem­ perature, move black ring so tooth is cioserto LO. Each notch equals about 10 F

(50).

Tighten the locking screw. Replace the knob.

OFF

To raise the tem­ perature, move black ring so tooth is cioserto HI. Each notch equals about 10 F (5'C).

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BROILING

1.Place the rack where you want it for broiling. (See beiow for suggestions.)

2. Put broiler pan and food

3. Set Oven Selector to

on the rack.

BROIL.

4. Set Oven Tennperature

5. During broiling the oven

When broiling is done,

Control to BROIL (Set on a

door must be partly open

turn both knobs to OFF.

lower temperature for

A bullt-ln stop will hold it

 

slower broiling. See

there.

 

below.)

 

 

Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a setting

lower than BROIL. When it's on BROIL, the broil element is on all the time. When it’s on a 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

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 1 to 2 inches

(4-5 cm) between the sides of a pan and fhe oven wall and another pan. For more informa­ tion, see the "Cooking Guide."

BROILING

Adjust the top rook so the food to be broiled is at a suggested distance from the broil ele­ ment. (See page 6.) ALWAYS broil with the door open to the broil-stop.

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