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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/ SWITCH
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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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