Whirlpool RM973BXS User Manual

COOKTOP AND

LOWER OVEN

Self-Cleaning Models
RM973BXS
RM978BXS (Shown)

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR RANGE

Dual-Level Exhaust

Vent System
Using the Surface Elements
Optional Canning kit
Using the Lower Oven

Baking or Roasting

Adjusting the Temperature

Control

Using the Automatic

MEALTIMER’ Control
Using the Minute Timer.

Broiling . . . .

Custom Broil

Oven Vent.

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Storage Drawer

Use & Care Guide Storage

Optional Rotisserie

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN

Control Panel
Surface Elements and

Reflector Bowls.,
Lift-Up Cooktop
Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Cleaning the Grease Filters
The Cooktop Light

The Lower Oven Light

IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE .
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY .

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Before you use your range

Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed
with your range.

Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooking Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information. Store these with the Upper Microwave Oven
literature in the Range Literature Pat for future use.

It is your personal responsibility and obllgation to be sure your range:

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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

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Has been installed and leveled on a floor strong enough to support its weight.

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Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. [See
“Installation Instructionsl’]

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Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly

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Is properly maintained.

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Is used only for jobs expected of a home range.

See your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide”
for additional safety and operatlng Instructions.

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

. FOR YOUR SAFETY

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)O NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUID!

IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE

CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

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KEEP

1.

DO NOT

play with any part of the range,
or leave them unattended near
it. They could be burned or
injured.

2.

DO NOT

might want above the range.
Children could be burned
or injured while climbing on it.

3.

DO NOT

hot surface elements or heating
elements. Dark colored elements
can still be hot enough to burn
severely.

4. KEEP children away from the
range when it is on. The cooktop,
oven walls, racks and door
can get hot enough to cause
burns.

5. DO NOT use the range to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.

allow children to use or

store things children

allow anyone to touch

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pan handles turned in, but
not over another surface
element, to avoid burns, injury
and to help prevent the utensil
from being pushed off the
surface elements.

DO NOT

fires. The fire will spread. Cover
fire with large lid or smother
with baking soda or salt.

DO NOT

garments when using the range.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface element or heating
element and you could be
burned.

DO NOT

containers. They could explode.
The hot contents could burn
and container particles could
cause injury.

When adding or removing food.

MAKE SURE to

door all the way to prevent
burns.

use water on grease

wear loose or hanging

heat unopened

open the oven

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Because of the automatic
exhaust fan system, the following
cautions must be observed:

a.

Do not leave area when using
your cooktop at a high set­ting. Accidental fires from
boilovers or spattering on the
surface elements could
spread, especially if the
exhaust fan is operating.

b.

Do not operate the exhaust
vent system without the filters
in place. Grease could accu­mulate in the venting system
and cause a fire hazard.

c. Do not allow grease and soil

to build up in the grease
filters. Exhaust fan efficiency
will decrease and fire may

result. Clean often following
the filter cleaning instructions
on page 23.

d.

Do not “flame” foods when
operating the exhaust fan.
The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame and cause

personal injury or property

damage.

- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If you need service, or call with
a question, have this information
ready:

1. Complete

Numbers (from plate located
behind the microwave oven door].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book in the
Range Information Center with your
sales slip.

Model and serial

Please complete and mall the Owner Registration Card

turnlshed with this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

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Parts and features

Models RM973BXS and RM978BXS
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN

FILTER

MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(behlnd oven door)

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COOKTOP AND

OVEN CONTROLS

TOP LIGHT

COOKTOP LIGHT

ONE-PIECE CHRO
REFLECTOR BOWL

PLUG-IN
SURFACE EL

LOCK LEVER

SELF-CLEANING
OVEN

FIBERGLAS
HEAT SEAL

REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWER

EXHAUST SYSTEM

GREASE FILTERS

UTOMATIC OVEN

AlRlFlOW

OVEN DOOR

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LIGHT SWITCH

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Using your

sELECToR

range

CLOCK

‘DISPLAY

NUMBER PADS \

RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB

LEFl REAR
CONTROL KNOB

SURFACE ELEMENTS 2
INDICATOR LIGHT

LEFl FRONT
CONTROL KNOB

EXHAUST SYSTEM
SWITCH

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HEATING INDICATOR

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MEALTIMER

CONTROL PADS

OVEN

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

LOWER OVEN

INDICATOR LIGHT

RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB

OVEN

TOP LIGHT

Surface element control knobs
must be pushed in before turning.

Turn either way until setting you want
shows in window. Set them anywhere

between HI and OFF.

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When a surface element is on, the
surface elements indicator light will
also be on.

Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System

Your Range/Microwave Combination has a dual-level exhaust vent system for
removal of steam, grease and cooking odors. You may use the lower vent alone
or add the top vent for maximum venting.

The lower vents are located above the cooktop (underneath the microwave
oven). The top vent is located above the microwave oven (behind the upper

vent door).

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when it is il
use, the exhaust fan will automatically turn on, or change to the HIGH setting
If this occurs It can not be turned off with the EXHAUST switch. It will stay on
until the area cools down or until the microwave oven shuts off. This protects
the oven.

To use only the lower vent:

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Push the Exhaust switch down to the
right for HIGH fan speed.

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Push the switch down to the left for
LOW fan speed.

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Center the switch to turn the vent
system OFF.

To use both vents:

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Raise the vent door above the
microwave oven.

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Turn on desired fan speed
by following the directions at
the left.

Using the Surface Elements

Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage

to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms (woks, ridged

bottom canners or tea kettles) are not recommended.

See the “Cooking Guide” for important utensil information.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide.

start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.

Use HI to

foods cook­ing; to bring
liquids to a
boil.

start

Use MED-HI

to hold a
rapid boil; to
fry chicken and icing; to
or pancakes. cook large

Use MED

for gravy,
puddings

amounts of
vegetables. or lower

Use MED-LO

to keep food
cooking after
starting it
on a higher
setting.

CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
can damage surface units and discolor chrome trim rings.
Start cooklng on HI and turn control down to continue
cooklng.

For best results,

Use LO

keep food

warm until

ready to

serve. Set the

heat higher

within the LO

band to keep
food at the

temperature

you want.

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Optional Canning Kit

The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with

high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular
elements and cause damage to the cooktop.

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of a
Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Carem Service
Company.

(Part

NO.

242905)

SUrfaCe

See the “Cooking Guide” for important canning information.

Using the Lower Oven

The lower oven is always set with two knobs:

-The Oven Selector

-The Oven Temperature Control

Both must be on a sefflng for the oven to heat.

Baking or Roasting

The rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen­tered in the oven. Always leave
at least lY2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm)

between the sides of the pan
and the oven walls and other
pans. For more information, see
the “Cooking Guide:’

1.

Position the rack(s) properly

before
change rack posltlon,

out to stop, raise front edge and

lift out.

2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. The
lower Oven “ON” Indicator Light

will come on.

turning on the oven.

pull rack

To

3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The Heating Indicator Light will
come on. The oven is preheated
when the Heating Indicator Light
first goes off.

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Put food in the oven. Note:

racks, walls and door will be

hot.

During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The

Heating Indicator Light will turn
on and off with the elements.

Oven

5. When the baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.

The fop element helps heat

during baking, but does not

turn red.

Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control

Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature
of your old oven may have shifted gradually without your noticing the change.
Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But when
comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you different results.

If after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the

temperature settings, they can be adjusted by following these steps:

1.

Pull the Oven Temoerature Control
Knob straight off. ’

3. To lower the temperature,

the pointer to the left. Each

notch equals about 10°F (5°C).

move

2. Loosen the lockina screw inside
the control knob. iote the

position of the notches.

4. To raise the temperature,

the pointer to the right. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).

move

Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

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