Whirlpool RM988PXS User Manual

COOKTOP AND

LOWER OVEN

Model RM988PXS

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Contents

BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, 3 PARTS AND FEATURES 5 USINGYOUR RANGE 6

Dual-Level Exhaust

Vent System 7 Using the Surface Elements 7 Optional Canning Kit 0 Using the Lower Oven 8

Baking or Roasting 0

Adjusting the Temperature

Control 9

Using the Automatic

MEALTIMER*Control 10 Using the Minute Timer. 11 Broiling CustomBroil : : : Oven Vent. 12

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Storage Drawer 13

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Use 8 Care Guide Storage 13

Optional Rotisserie 14 CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN 14

Control Panel 14

Surface Elements and

Reflector Bowls 15 Lrft-Up Cooktop 16 Using the Self-Cleaning

Cycle 17 Cleaning Chart 22 Cleaning the Grease Filters 23 The Cooktop Light 24 The Lower Oven Light 25

IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR ASSISTANCE 26 WHIRLPOOL RANGE WARRANTY 28

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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 obligation to be sure your range:

Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.

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

Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. (See “Installation Instructions!‘)

Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

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 operating instructions.

IMPORIANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

. FOR YOUR SAFETY.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS

AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY

COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.

DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattendea near it. They could be burned or injured

2. DO NOT store things children might want above the range Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it

3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating elements. Dark colored units and 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 hot contents could burn and 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

6, KEEP pan handles turned in, but

not over another surface unit, to avoid burns, injury and to help prevent the utensil from being pushed off the surface units.

7. DO NOT use water on grease fires. The fire will spread. Cover fire with large lid or smother with baking soda or salt.

DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. They could ignite if they touch a hot surface unit or heating element and you could be burned.

DO NOT heat unopened containers. They could explode. The

container particles could cause injury

10.

When adding or removing food, MAKE SURE to open the oven door all the way to prevent burns.

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-.’ ;; Jje ;‘! trre autornat:i e.~ IUY ‘an system. the followrng

:utlons must be observed

o -lot leave area when using

<our cooktop at a high setting

Gccidental fires from boilovers

.jr spattering on the surface

inits could spread, especially

r the exhaust fan is operating

b 10 not operate the exhaust

,vent system without the filters !n place. Grease could accunutate in the venting system and cause a fire hazard

c. Do not allow grease and so11

to build up in the grease filters., Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire may result. Clean often following the filter cleaning instructrons 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.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

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

1. Complete Model and Serial

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.

Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card

furnished with this product.

Model

Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service

Company Phone Number

Parts and features

Model RM988PXS COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN

UPPER VENT DOOR N

MODEL AND

SERIAL NUMBER mm .r- --

refile (behind aver A---’

GREASE

OVEN CONTROLS

tiu3KTOP AND OVEN CONTROLS

FIBERGLASS ’ HEAT SEAL

EXHAUST SYSTEM

SWITCH

CHROME TRIM RING

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Using your range

CLOCK/ DISPLAY

NUMBER PADS -

RIGHT REAR CONTROL KNOB

LEFl REAR CONTROL KNOB

MEALTIMER

CONTROL PADS

TEMPERATURE

OVEN

LOWER OVEN

SURFACE ELEMENTS INDICATOR LIGHT\

LEFT FRONT CONTROL KNOB \

EXHAUST SYSTEM SW’TCH \

LOWER OVEN

ON INDICATOR

/ CONTROL KNOB

I -

RIGHT FRONT

OVEN

SELECTOR

TOP LIGHT

SWITCH

OVEN LIGHT

SWITCH

Surtace 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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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). To use onlv the lower vent: To use both vents:

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

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

Center the switch to turn the vent sys-

Raise the vent door above the microwave oven.

. Turn on desired fan speed by

followina directions at left

tem OFF.

NOTE: It the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when it is in use, the exhaust fan will automatically turn on, or change to the HIGH setting. It this occurs it cannot 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.

Using the surface units

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 teak 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: Use HI to start

foods cooking or to

Use MED-HI Use MED for to hold a

gravy, pud-

rapid boil or dings and bring liquids to fry chicken icing, or to to a boil.

or pancakes. cook large

amounts of

Use MED-LO to keep food cooking after starting it on a higher setting.

vegetables.

CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time can damage surface elements and discolor chrome trim

Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve. Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the temperature you want.

Optional accessory canning kit

(Part No. 242905)

The large diameter of most water-bath or

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

If you plan to use the cooktop for canning tie recommend the installation of a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your WhIrlpool Dealer or Tech-Care’ Service Company

See the “Cooking Guide” for important canning information.

tiressure canners combined with

Using the lower oven

The lower oven IS always set with two ~XI:

-The Over, Selector

-The Oven Temperature Control Both must be on a setting for the oven to ?eat.

Baking or roasting

Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven To change rack position, pull rack out to stop, raise front edge and

lift out.

2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. The Lower Oven “ON” Indicator Lighi will come on.

The rack(s) should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven. Always leave at least 11,~ to ;I inches (4-5 cm] between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and other pans. For more

information, see the “Cooking Guide?”

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

Put food in the oven. NOTE: Oven racks, walls and door will be hot.

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

Heating Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements. The top element helps heat during baking, but does not turn red.

5. When baking is done, turn both the Oven Temperature Control

and the Oven Selector to OFF.

Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control

Does your oven seem hotter or colder tharl 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 compared to vour old oven the new desrgn may give you different results.

If after using the oven for a period of time gou are not satisfied with the temperature settinas, they can be adjusted bv following these steps:

Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off

3. To lower the temperature, move the pointer to the left. Each notch

equals about 10 F (5 C]

2. Loosen the locking screw inside the control knob. Note the position of the notches.

4. To raise the temperature, move the pointer to the right. Each notch

equals about 10 F (5’C).

Tighten the locking screw and

replace the control knob.

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