Whirlpool RM988PXV User Manual
COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
Self-Cleaning
Model
RM988PXV
Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . .
PARTS AND FEATURES .
USING YOUR RANGE..
Using the Surface Elements
Optional Canning Kit
Dual-Level Exhaust
Vent System
Using the Minute Timer
Using the Lower Oven
Baking.. . . .
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control . .
Broiling . . . . . . . .
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER* Control . . . . .
Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Drawer . . . . q . . . .
Optional Rotisserie , . .
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Optional Door Panel Pat
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN.. . . . . . . . .
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Control Panel and Knobs
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Surface Elements and
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Reflector Bowls
Lift-Up Cooktop .
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
Cleaning the Grease Filters 23
Using and Replacing the
Light Bulbs . .
Cooktop Light . . . . . .
.- Lower Oven Light . . .
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . .
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WHIRLPOOL RANGE
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WARRANTY . . . . . .
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Before you use your range
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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 responslblllty and obllgatlon 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 Instructions.)
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Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
0 Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home range.
See fhe Cooklng Guide and Upper Mlorowave Oven Use 81 Care Guide
for Important safety and use Information.
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1.
DO NOT
allow children to use or 9.
DO NOT
heat unopened conplay with any part of the range, tainers. They could explode. The
or leave them unattended near it. hot contents could burn and
They could be burned or injured. container particles could
2.
DO NOT
store things children
cause injury.
might want above the range. 10. When adding or removing food,
Children could be burned or
MAKE SURE
to open the oven
injured while climbing on it. door all the way to prevent burns.
3.
DO NOT
hot surface units or heating
allow anyone to touch
11. Because of the automatic
exhaust fan system, the followelements. Dark colored units and ing cautions must be observed:
elements can still be hot enough
to burn severely.
A YEED nhi1Avc.n away from the
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luse burns.
5. DO NOT
use the ran
Ige 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.
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They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface unit or heating ele-
a. DO NOT
leave area when
using your cooktop at high
setting. Accidental fires from
boil-overs 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.
ment and you could be burned.
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
FCR YOUR SAFETY
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
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Thank you for buying a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Reglttration Card provided with thls product.
the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
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copy model and serial numbers Model Number
from plate (behind the microwave
oven door] and purchase date
from sales slip.
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Keep this book and sales slip together in the Literature Pac.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Then complete
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Parts and features
Model RM988PXV
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
UPPER
DOOR
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE (behlnd
oven door)
COOttTOP LIGHT
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWE
LITERATURE PAC
(Inslde drawer)
AREASE
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LIGHT SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC OVEN
FILTER
COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
CONTROLS
EXHAUST AND
LIGHT SWITCH
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\OVEN DOOR
Using your range
DISPLAY
NUMBER PADS/
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
LEFT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE ELEMEN;;\
SIGNAL LIGHT
LEFT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SWITCH
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, CONTROL PADS
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/ LOWER OVEN
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CONTROL KNOB
-SELECTOR
MEALTIMER”
LOWER OVEN
“LOCKED”
SIGNAL LIGHT
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
“HEATING”
SIGNAL LIGHT
SIGNAL LIGHT
RIGHT FRONT
OVEN
TOP LIGHT
I SWITCH
OVEN LIGHT
r, SWITCH
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Using the Surface Elements
PUSH IN
AND TURN
Surface element control knobs
must be pushed in before turning.
Turn either way until setting you
want shows in the window. Set them
anywhere between HI and LOW.
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Signal light
The Surface Element Signal Light will
glow when a surface element is on.
NOTE: When the signal light goes
off the surface element will still be
hot. Do not leave or store plastic,
pans or other items on surface
elements.
Until you get used to the settings, use the tollowing as a guide.
start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.
For best results,
Use HI to
foods cooking; to bring
liquids to a
boil.
start
Use MED-HI
to hold a
rapid boil; to
fry chicken
or pancakes.
CAUTION: The use of the HI sefflng for long periods of
lfme can damage surface elements and discolor
chrome Mm rings. Start cooking on HI and turn control
down to conflnue oooklng.
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.
Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO
for gravy,
puddings
and icing; to starting it
cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
to keep food keep food
cooking after warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
to
See the Cooking Gulde for important utensil information.
Optional Canning Kit (Part No. 242905)
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
surface 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-Care@ Service
Company.
See the Cooking Guide for important canning information.
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].
To use only the lower vents:
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Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the right for HIGH fan speed.
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Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the left for LOW fan speed.
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Center the Exhaust Switch to turn
the vent system OFF
To use both vents:
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Raise the Upper Vent Door above
the microwave oven.
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Turn on desired fan speed by
following directions at left.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when if
Is in use, fhe exhaust fan will automatically turn on or change to fhe HIGH
setting. If this occurs, if cannot be turned off wlfh fhe Exhaust Swlfch. The
exhaust fan will stay on until fhe area cools down or unfll fhe microwave
oven shuts off. This protects fhe oven.
Setting the Clock
The Clock is located at the top of the upper microwave oven control panel.
To
set the
Use & Care Guide.
Clock,
follow the instructions found in the Upper Microwave Oven
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the upper microwave oven control panel can be used
for any timed cooking.
the Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide.
To use the Mlnufe Timer,
follow the instructions found in
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 setting for the lower oven to heat.
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The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least IM 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.
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1. Position the rack(s) properly
before
change rack position,
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
The Lower Oven ON Signal Light
will come on.
turning on the oven. To
lift rack at
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature
you want. The Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light will come on.
The oven is preheated when the
Lower Oven “HEATING” Signal
Light first goes off.
4. Put food in the oven.
NOTE: Oven
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
Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements.
The fop element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
5. When baking is done, turn
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF The
Lower Oven ON and HEATING
Signal Lights will go off.
both
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