Whirlpool RM275PXL0, RM275PXL2 Owner’s Manual

use

Microwave
Upper Oven

Lock Lever

Cover Panel

Model and Serial
Number Plate

Self-Cleaning

Lower Oven

Fiberglass Heat Seal

30-1NCH BUILT-INMICROWAVE AND

SELF-CLEANING OVENS

Model RM275PXL

Conlrol Panel

Automatic Oven

LightSwltch

Broil Element

Oven Rack Guides

Bake Element

Air-Flow

Door

Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here

!t you need servtce, or call w,th a questJo '-_ :_a_ethis

information ready
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from me plate just

behind the mqcro,,_ave oven door on the oven trt_'ne)
2 Purchase date from sales slip

Copy this information in these spaces• Keep this book,

your warranty and sales slip together in a handy _lace.

See the "Cooklng Guide" for Important safety Information,

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Your responsibilities...

Proper installation and safe use of the ovens are your personal

responsibilities. Reacl this "Use and Care Guide" and the "Cooking
Guide" carefully for important use and safety information.

Instal tion

You must be sure your oven is...

• installed and leveled in a wall
that will hold the weight;

• installed in a welt-ventilated

area protected from 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.

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Contents

Your Responsibilities .......................... 2

Installation ................................. 2

Proper Use .................................. 2

Safety ...................................... 3

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave Energy .............. 4

Using the Microwave Upper Oven ............. 4

Setting the Controls .......................... 5

Cook Power Chart ......................... 5

Defrosting ................................. 5

Keep Warm ............................... 5

The Meal Sensor Temperature Probe ........ 6

Cleaning the Microwave Oven .............. 8

Important Information ...................... 8

How Microwave Ovens Work ................. I 0

Bi-Level Oven Rack .......................... 10

Using Your Lower Oven ........................ 11

Setting the Clock ............................ 11

Using the Minute Timer ....................... 12

The Lower Oven Controls. .................... 12

Baking or Roasting ........................ 13

Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control .. 13

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER- Clock .... 14

Broiling ................................... 15

Broiling Chart ............................. 15

The Lights ................................... 16

The Oven Vent .............................. 16

Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven .......... 16

Control Panel and Knobs .................... 16

The Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle ........ I 7

Cleaning Chart ............................. 20

The Optional Rotisserie ...................... 20

If You Need Service or Assistance .............. 21

1. Before Calling forAssistahce .............. 21

2. If You Need Assistance .................... 22

3.

IfYou Need Service ....................... 22

4.

ItYou Have a Problem .................... 22

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Using your microwave upper oven

Probe Signal
Light

Meal Sensor "

Probe Control

Digital Timer

Cook Power
Control

Start Button

To Stop the Oven:

1. Push in and turn the
timer knob counter-

clockwise to 00:00.

OR

2. Open the oven door.

To Restart the Oven:

1. Close the oven door.

2. Settimer{if needed).

3. Push the STARTButton,

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SETTING THE CONTROLS

,_,_st. e you understand the basics of mtcrowave oven cooking before you start

_!._1 w_'n recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the d_recfions

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NEVER STAITI" THE OVEN WHEN IT'S EMPTY. Tr_;ov_-'qc.Jnber;ornqqed Fortest!ng

;,._ It, .3st :; cup at water

Be sure you _,'_ave read and

understand me directions

I. Put food the over'

, Case the coot Make

sure t locks The c,,e-
won't work _t_he door ,sn "
cIosedhgntry

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::etoookir _;tlr'nesupto

t3 mpnutes :_y pushing in
the timer k[:ob and turn-

png clockwise The oven
I_gintwillg_ on Tosettime

for ess rho _30 seconds•

;'r t:mer [ :3st 30 sec-

L,!!CS men :,ack fo de
s_red h'-qe

Example: !o s" 2? r'lnutes _,Oseconds

• Set2 miqute 30 <econds by pushing in and
turning k r)otT

• Se" z_,_'"rr J'ujt, '-_D', Dushin(_ Jp on wheel

COOK POWER CHART

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MED-LO([ EFROST)-

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ne MICRO MENUS (-oak

__'_.er settings frorn HI to
uther books and rnaga-
:-J_tterent percentages

wer The toi!owing chart

HI -. 100% of full power

t,,ll-.D-HI- 70% of full power

MED- 50% of full power

30% of full power

LO-

KE; :_WARM -

15% of full power

5. Set CO()klr-i._Q !;'*!es i:)ng_-r

thor] 1O m_nutes by turr_-

_ng the timer knob and
wheel First set the knob

then move the wheel

5% of full power

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.!:e_ Cook Power to
.._eslred setting tram HI to KEEP

WARM Some recipes require
._1,fferent COOk Powers for

tses! results {See chart

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Push the START Button The
oven I_ght will stay on

You wi!! hear a fan _un-
",qg during oven operation

When the set t_rne _, up, the oven will shut off
automatically. You will hear a bell, the light

wil! go off and the fan will stop

DEFROSTING

For defrosting set Cook Power Control to

[;EFROST (MED-LO) See the Defrost Guide
qslde the oven door or your MICRO MENUS

.T.ookDook for suggested defrost times

KEEP WARM

Hot, cooked foods (:.c._'_be safely kept warm
for 60 m_nutes

• Resetthetimer H'more time ,s required. Keep-
ing _oods warn: ior_ger than about 1 hour, 40

minutes is not recommended. The quality of
some foods wi!! suffer with extended time

_, Foods cooked covered should be covered

during KEEP WARM

• Pastry itemsip_es turnovers, elcJshould be
dncovered dunng KEEP WARM

• Meals kept warr'r_ on a plate should De cov-

ered dunng KEEP WARM

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THE MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE

The MEAL SENSOR+Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts

and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn offthe oven when it senses the

temperature you want. See your MICRO MENUS _Cookbook for helpful information in

cooking different types of foods,

For casseroles, the tip of

the probe should be in
the center of the food, Stir

foods when recom-
mended. Replace the

probe.

/ '4 Plug

(' Cable '_

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Insert at least __ of the

tempera!ure probe into
the food.

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4. Set the Cook Power if 5.
desired.

For liquids, balance the
probe on a wooden spoon
or spatula so the tip of the
probe is in the center of
the liquid.

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2. Place food in the oven
and plug the probe into

the socket on the oven
wall. The Probe Signal

Light will come on.

Move the Meal Sensor
pointer to the final cook-

ing temperature you
want.

For roasts, the tip of the
probe should be in the
center of the largest mus-

cle, but not touching fat or
bone.

3. Make sure the probe does

not touch any part of the
oven Interlor. Close the

door.

, Push the START Button.

When the probe senses
the cooking temperature,

a buzzer sounds, and the
oven turns off.

DO===

• use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.

• unplug probe from socket to turn off oven
light,

• stir foods during cooking when
recommended.

• stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.

• 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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DON'T...

• let probe or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior.

• let probe touch foil (if used]. Foil can be
kept away from probe with wooden tooth-
picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.

• use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-

tainers. They will be in the oven too long.

• use probe in regular oven.

• force probe into frozen food.

• use probe for foods that need to simmer.

MEAL SENSOR _ TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE

Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tlps

Setting Setting

Beverages HIGH 165F to Balance probe on wooden spoon.

Canned Food HIGH 170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick

Casseroles MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick

Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180F Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir

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.

Soup HIGH 165 Fto Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir

170F

foods such as baked beans.

175 F mixtures. Stir once or twice.

once or twice.

Insert probe from side so tip is in center

of filling.
Thick sandwiches work best.

170 F once or twice.

TIPS

• Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR

probe should be made from precooked
foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegeta-

bles and cream sauces in casseroles.

• Dry casseroles do not work well.

• Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the
microwave oven before inserting the

probe.

• If you are cooking individual servings such • Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL
as mugs of soup, check the probe setting SENSOR probe.

in several ofthe items -all the mugs may
not heat atthe same rate.

• Dry meat loaf mixtures don't work well.

• 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.

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 notto 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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.EANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN

_iL-'_e after w_th warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas

water ant ] soft cloth or sponge of water in the oven for 2 or "} where the door and oven
he contr¢ panel may be minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed.

:ie.aned v, th q sob socp',,, cloth the sod Rinse well

-,i.,_ _y g ]ss cleaqer

Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Before _ou start using your m_crowave oven, read this section carefully. This

forrqottOFt Will help you avota damage to you, oven

Metallic trim

t Staple

I _ Twist-Tie

_.J, )kit ; ,'_ metql containers
can damage the oven. So

can co_'tainers with hidden
metnl [",_qst-fies fo!i-_mlng

staples ,,-netallic glaze or
trpm) Te,r d_nnerware or cook
w_re be orp usin(j

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Totest a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of
water beside it.Cook on high

Cook Power for one minute.

If the dish gets hot and the

water stays cool, do not
use it.

NEVER COOK OR REHEATA
WHOLE EGG. Slice hard

boiled eggs before
heating. Steam build-up in
whole eggs may cause

them to burst and possibly

damage the oven

_.]:ber. ;: :no! _roum

]-;d so _e plastics con

melt if Lsed when heahng

foods f_ " more than 4

"_nute

NEVER start a microwave
oven when its empty. The

oven can be damaged If
you experiment, put a

container of water in the
oveq

Don't let anything touch

the top ofthe oven cavity.

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