Whirlpool RM988PXV User Manual

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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 , . .

Paae

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Optional Door Panel Pat

CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP

AND LOWER OVEN.. . . . . . . . .

Control Panel and Knobs

Surface Elements and

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8 8 8 9

10 11

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 . . . . . . . . . . .

WHIRLPOOL RANGE

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:

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.

0 Is properly maintained.

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.

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

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.

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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I IYG VyI lFilI I; is on. The cooktop Id oven walls, racks and

)or can get hot enough to

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.

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.

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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NOT

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wenr lnnnq or hanging

?g the range. 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.

DO NOT

operate the exhaust

vent system without the filters

in place. Grease could accumulate in the venting system and cause a fire hazard.

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.

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.

DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND

FCR YOUR SAFETY

LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

. . . . .

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.

copy model and serial numbers Model Number from plate (behind the microwave oven door] and purchase date from sales slip.

Keep this book and sales slip together in the Literature Pac.

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

Then complete

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

LIGHT SWITCHES

AUTOMATIC OVEN

FILTER

COOKTOP AND

LOWER OVEN

CONTROLS

EXHAUST AND

LIGHT SWITCH

\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

, CONTROL PADS

/ LOWER OVEN

CONTROL KNOB

-SELECTOR

MEALTIMER”

LOWER OVEN

“LOCKED”

SIGNAL LIGHT

OVEN

TEMPERATURE

CONTROL

“HEATING”

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.

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.

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:

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

Push the Exhaust Switch down to the left for LOW fan speed.

Center the Exhaust Switch to turn the vent system OFF

To use both vents:

Raise the Upper Vent Door above the microwave oven.

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.

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.

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.

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