Whirlpool RM275PXL User Manual
Microwave /
Upper Oven
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SELF-CLEANING OVENS
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Model and Serl
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Fiberglass Heat Seal
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informotlon readv
1 Complete Modei and Serial Numbers (from +?e piure just
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2 Purchase date from sales slip
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See the “Cooking Guide” tor Important safety information.
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Your responsibilities..
Proper installation and safe use of the ovens are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide”and the “Cooking
Guide”carefully for important use and safety information.
Installation
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installed and leveled in a wall
that will hold the weight;
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installed in a well-ventilated
area protected from the
weather;
be sure
Proper use
You
must be sure your oven Is...
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used only for jobs expected
of home ovens;
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used only by people who can
operate it properly:
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properly maintained.
Contents
Your Responsibilities
Installation
Proper Use
Safety
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposul& to
Excessive Microwave Energy
Using the Microwave Upper Oven
Setting the Controls
Cook Power Chart
Defrosting
Keep Warm
The Meal Sensor Temperature Probe
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Important Information
How Microwave Ovens Work
Bi-Level Oven Rack
Using Your Lower Oven
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
The Lower Oven Controls
Baking or Roasting
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER- Clock
Broiling
Broiling Chart
The Lights
The Oven Vent
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven
Control Panel and Knobs
The Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle
Cleaning Chart
The Optional Rotisserie
If You Need Service or Assistance
1. Before Calling for Assistahce
2. If You Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service.
4. If You Have a Problem
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Using your microwave upper oven
‘Probe Slgnol
Light
Meal Sensor
Probe Control
Digrtal Timer
Cook Power
Control
Start Button
To Stop the Oven:
1. Push in and turn the
timer knob counterclockwise to OO:OO.
OR
2.
Open the oven door.
To Restart the Oven:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Set timer (if needed).
3. Push the START Button.
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SETTING THE CONTROLS
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NEVER START THE OVEN WHEN IT’S EMPTY. lr’tt OLD-.-’ :: .jn ~FJ ;:,xrqnqed Frrr testjng
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Be sure you wve read and
understand we dlrectlons
1.
Put ‘ood ‘he over
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understand the basics of mlcrclwave oven cooking tefore yoti Start
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2.
C ose the aL>or Mace
sure t Qc’kj ‘he (:Le“
won’t work I! +he door !sn
closed tlghrly
F-IIIOW tr,e djrectlons
3. ‘.?I Cook Power to
ieslrea setting from HI to KEEP
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;IPerent Cook Powers for
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[See chart
I? minutes :;y pushing in
tine timer kr ob and turn-
Ing clockwrse The oven
Ilght WI/I g: on To set time
f,lr es:, :h& 30 seconds
’ I- ?,rier [ 1st 30 sec,.‘II,L t’len lock to de-
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Example !*) s: 2;: ‘TiriiJ?es 33 seconds
. Set 2 minute 30 seconds by pushing IF ancl
turning knot-
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17 I.tutc ‘I n; oushln!: ,,p on wheel
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than 1C mliutes by tclrning the timer knob and
wheel First set the knob
then move the wheel
FOOK POWER CHART
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ME&-i.0 (1 EFROST) - 30% of full power
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KE* 3 WARM -
me: setttngs from HI to
Itterent percentuges
HI -. 100% of full power
f\:liD-HI - 70% of full power
MED - 50% of full power
10 - 15% of full power
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5% of full power ’
6. Push the START Button The
eve? light ~111 stay :>n
vou wtll hear a fan -un-
“‘9 during oven operation
When the set tlrne i up. the oven will shut off
automatically vou will hear a bell, the light
will go off and the fan will stop
DEFROSTING
For defrosting set ~G~JF. Potter Control to
1:EFROST (MED.LO I See the Defrost Guide
:?side the oven aoo~ or vokJr MICRO MENUS
Zookbooh for suggested defrost times
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KEEP WARM
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Hor. cookeu foc>tlj ,‘.c!I be barely kept warm
for 60 minutes
D Reset the timer II more time IS required. Keep-
inq ‘oods warm iorlger than about 1 hour, 40
minutes is not recommended. The quality of
some foods WI!! suffer with extended time
* Foods cookecl covereD should be covered
durlr;g KEEP WARM
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PUsfry Items (ples turrnovers, eic 1 should be
Jncc.)vered aurlng KEEP WARM
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Veals keP! warm 311 a plate should be cov-
sred durr:?g ICECF’ &ARM
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THE MEAL SENSOR’” TEMPERIUURE PROBE
The MEAL SENSOR. Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts
and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the
temperature YOU want. See vour MICRO MENUS
coo’king diffekent types of fobds
Cookbook for helpful information in
For casseroles, the tip of
the probe should be in
the center of the food. Stir
foods when recommended. Replace the
probe
( Cable
1.
Insert at le:st 1 3 of the
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temperalure probe into
the food.
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Set the Cook Power if
desired
For Ilquids. balance the
probe on a wooden spoon
or spatula so the tip of the
probe is in the center of
the liquid
Socket
2. Place food in the oven
and plug the probe into
the socket on the oven
wall. The Probe Signal
Light will come on.
5. Move the Meal Sensor
pointer to the final cooking temperature you
want.
For roasts, the tip of the
probe should be in the
center of the largest muscle, but not touchtng fat or
bone
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Make sure the probe does
not touch any part of the
oven Interior. Close the
door.
6. Push the START Button.
When the probe senses
the cooking temperature,
a buzzer sounds, and the
oven turns off.
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use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.
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unplug probe from socket to turn off oven
light.
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stir foods during cookmg when
recommended.
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stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.
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cover roasts with foil and let stand a few
minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you
decide to cook it longer.
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let probe or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior.
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let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be
kept away from probe with wooden toothpicks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
0 use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
tainers. They will be in the oven too long.
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use probe in regular oven.
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force probe into frozen food.
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use probe for foods that need to simmer.
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MEAL SENSOR” TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE
Food Cook Power
Meal Sensor
Tips
Setting Setting
Beverages HIGH
165-F to Balance probe on wooden spoon.
170 F
Canned Food
HIGH
170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick
foods such as baked beans.
Casseroles MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick
175 F mixtures. Stir once or twice.
Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180-F Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir
once or twice.
Dips MEDIUM 140 F
Meat Loaf
MEDIUM
170 F
(beef) HIGH
Poultry
Do not use the Meal Sensor probe when cooking poultry. Because of the
amount of bone and shape of poultry, there is no place where the meat is
thick enough to place the probe properly.
Sandwiches
MEDIUM
110 F Place sandwich on paper napkin.
Insert probe from side so tip is in center
of filling.
Thick sandwiches work best.
soup HIGH
165 Fto
Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir
170 F once or twice.
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Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR
probe should be made from precooked
in several of the items -all the mugs may
not heat at the same rate.
foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables and cream sauces in casseroles.
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Dry casseroles do not work well.
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Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the
microwave oven before inserting the
probe.
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If you are cooking individual servings such
as mugs of soup, check the probe setting
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Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
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Remember that roasts may vary in size,
shape and composition. Use the timings for
minutes per pound as a guideline as well as
the MEAL SENSOR probe.
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Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL
SENSOR probe.
CLEANING THE PROBE:
1. Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads.
2. Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods,
3. Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher.
4. Be careful not to kink the cable.
NOTE: Make sure you have the right probe for your oven. It will have”LO-Z”on the handle.
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CLEANING THE MICROWWE UVEN
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~crer ant I soft cloth or sponge
the cantrc panel mav be
.!ii2Led v th Cl soft socpy cloth
:y 3 15s clecr;er
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Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads.
IMPOR’ICANT INFORMKTION
tle*ore fog :turt tislng your mlcrowave oven, read this section carefully. TM
~or~~t~on w/i help you ovoru domoye +o you: oven
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can damage the oven. SO
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metal !-jvlst-ties foli-llnlrig
staples :netalllc glaze or
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corhlners
1 ~~7lnnerware 0’ cook
with hldden
For stubborn soil boil o
cup
of water In the oven for 2 or 3
mtnutes Steam will soften
the soli
Tc test o
d,sh
for safe use, put it
Into the oven with a cup of
water beslde it. Cook on high
Cook Power for one minute.
It the dish gets hot and the
water stays cool, do not
use It.
Be sure to clean the areas
where the door and oven
frame touch when closed.
Rinse well
NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A
WHOLE EGG. Slice hard
boiled eggs before
heating. Steam build-up in
whole eggs may cause
them to burst and possibly
damage the oven
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117d so’ ie plastics can
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-Inute
NEVER start a microwave
oven when its empty. The
oven can be damaged If
you experiment, put a
container of woter in the
oven
Don’t let anything touch
the top of the oven cavity
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