Whirlpool RB270PXK0, RB270PXK1, RB270PXK2, RB270PXK3 Owner’s Manual
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CONTINUOUS-CLEANING ELECTRICOVENS
Model RB270PXK
Control Panel
Lock Lever
Cover Panel
Automatic Upper Oven
Light Switch
Manual Oven Light Swltch
Model and Serial
Number Plate
BroilElement
Oven Rock Guide
Sake Element
Self-Cleanlng
Upper Oven
Alr Flaw Oven Door
Flbetglou Heat Seal
Contlnuous=Cleanlng
Complete _ ,-:,del and berqa_ Numbers (from, the plate
!ust behir_c l_e upper oven door).
2 Purchase ,:,r ,nstallalion date from your sales sl p
Copy lh_s ir_( ,matron _r these spaces Keep tDis book,
your warront_ (]nd the sa_es slip together in a handy
IDlace Ser',qce Company and Pi!one Number
Sei'iC i N d_'; b e '
Purchase Installation Date
Lower Oven
See the "Cooking Guide"for important safety Information.
Your responsibilities...
Proper Installation and safe use of the oven are your personal
responsibilities. Read this "Useand Care Gulde" and lhe "Cooking
Gulde" carefully for Imporlant use and safety information.
Installation
or cabinet that will hold the
w_ght;
• _Instolled In o well-venfllate_
protected from
weather;.
• properly connected to the car-'
rear elecJrJc supply and
grounding, lSee "In_allatlon
Instructions."]
use
You must be sure your oven b...
• used only for jobs expectecl of
home ovens;
• used only by people who can
operate It properly;
• properly maintained.
Contents
Your Resp(Snsibil ities ......................... 2
Installation .......................... 12
Proper Use ......................... 2
Safety .................................... 3
Using Your Ovens ............................. 4
Baking inthe Upper Oven .................. 4
Baking inthe Lower Oven .................... 4
Resetting Oven Temperature Control ........ 5
Broiling in the Upper Oven ................... 5
Broiling in the Lower Oven ................... 5
Oven Rack Positions .......................... 6
Clock and Minute 11met ....................... 7
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER _Clock ........ 7
Oven Vents ............................... 8
Optional Rotisserie ............................ 8
Oven Lights .................................... 9
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven ........... ! 0
Control Panel and Knobs .................... 10
Cleaning Chart ............................. 10
Oven Door ............................... ! 1
The Self-Cleaning Upper Oven ............... 12
The Continuous-Cleaning Lower Oven ....... 15
If You Need Service or Assistance .............. 17
1. Before Calling forAssistanoe .............. 17
2 IfYou Need Assistance .................... 17
3. If You Need Service ....................... 18
4. If You Have a Problem .................... 18
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Using your ovens
Automatic Stop Time Manual Oven
MEALTIMER" Clock Knob Light Switch
Minute Timer Start Time
Knob
Adjustable Lower Lower Oven Upper Oven Adjustable Upper
Oven Temperature Signal Lighl Lock Light Oven Temperature
Control Control
SETTING THE CONTROLS
BAKING IN THE UPPER OVEN
Upper Oven Upper Oven Upper Oven
Selector Clean Light Signal Light
t. Put oven racks where you want them
[See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Set Upper Oven Selectorto BAKE.
3. Set Upper Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
4. Let the oven preheat until the Upper Oven
Signal Light goes off.
5. Put food in the oven.
6. When done baking, turn both knobs to OFF,
BAKING IN THE LOWER OVEN
t. Putlhe oven rack where you want it.
(See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Setthe Lower Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want,
3. Letthe oven preheat until the Lower Oven
Signal Light goes off.
4. Put food in the oven,
5. When done baking, turn the control to OFF,
During baklng, the elements 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 for the
oven(s) being used will turn on and off with
the elements.
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RESETTING 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, Ifyou
think either or both oven temperatures need adjusting, follow these steps:
OFF
OFF
OFF
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Lockin Screw
1. Pull out the center
of either or both
Oven Tempera-
ture Controls.
2, Loosen the lock- 3, To lower the tem-
ing screw, perature, move black
Tighten the locklng screw. Replace the knob.
BROILING IN THE UPPER OVEN
I, Place rack where you
want it for broiling. (See
page 6 for suggestions]
Tooth Notches
ring so tooth is
closer to LO. Each
notch equals
about 1OF (5C).
2. Put broiler pan and food
on the rack.
@
Tooth Notches
4. To raise the tem-
perature, move block
ring so tooth is
closer to HI. Each
nolch equals
about IO'F (5°C),
,i
3. Set UpperOven Selector
to BROIL.
4. Set UpperOven Tempera-
ture Control to BROIL, (Set
on a lower temperature
for slower broiling. See
below,]
Broiling can be slowed (upper oven only] by setting the Upper Oven Tempera-
ture 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 lemperature setting, the shorter are the times when the element is on.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly
5. During broiling the oven
open for all brolllng temperatures.
BROILING IN THE LOWER OVEN
1. Place rack where you
want it for broiling [See
page 6 for suggestions]
2. Put broiler pan and food
on the rack.
3. Set Lower Oven Tempera- 5. When broiling is done,
4. During broiling the oven
6. When broiling isdone,
door must be partly open.
A built-in stop will hold it
there.
ture Control to BROIL. turn the control to OFF.
door must be partly open.
A built-in stop will hold it there.
turn both knobs Io OFF.
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
Posltlon racks before turning on an oven.
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 ot least 1'/= to 2 inches
{4-5 cm] between lhe sides of a pan and the
oven wall and another pan. For more informa-
tion, see the "Cooking Guide."'
Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times for
different kinds of meats.
Food
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Hambur_lers
Lamb Chops
Medium t'r [2.5cm} 3" [8 cm] 6-8 4-5
Ham slice,precooked I/2"-'r'
ortendered (I-2.5cm] 3"(8 cm} 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon V2'(1cm} 3" [8 cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop 3/4"-1"
Well done [2-2.5cm) 4"-5"(10-13 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3lb.
Fish whole 3" (8 cm) t1-16 9-14
Liver 1/2r'"3/4"
Frankfurters 4"-5'{J0-I3 cm] 6-7 4-5
Description of foodto Broll Element 1stslde 2nd side
t" [2.5 cm} 3" (8 cm] 7-9 3-5
I [2.5cm] 3 [8cm] 9-11 4-7
I' {2.5 cm} 3" [B cm) 11-13 5-7
11/2'(4 cm] 4"-5" [10-13 cm] 13-J5 6-8
11/2"(4 cm] 4"-5" (10-t 3 cm) 17-19 8-I0
11/2"(4 cm) 4"-5" (I0-I 3 cm) 19-21 14-16
'/2 1cLL_mL__ 6.8 4-5
(I-t .5 kg}
cutin half 7"-9' (18-23 cm) 25-30 10-12
fillets 3" (B cm) 7-8 5-7
(I-2cm] 3 (8 cm} 3 3
Broil ELement
BROILING
Adjust the rack so the food to be broiled is
at a suggested distance from the broil ele-
menl [See below.] ALWAYS broil with the
door open to the broil-stop.
Approximate Minutes -
Inches (cmJ from top Selector set to BROIL
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