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RM996PXV
RM988PXV
Built-In Model
RM288PXV
RM286PXV (White)
NOTE: Use and care Instructions
for the lower oven are provided In
a separate manual.
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Contents
Parts and Features ....................................... 3
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ................... 4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy ............................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 5
Using Your Microwave Oven ............................. 6
Microwave Oven Controls .............................. 6
AudibleSignals ......................................... 8
Setting the Clock ....................................... 9
Using the Minute Timer, ................................. 10
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ...................... 11
Using AUTO SENSOR ..................................... 11
COOK/REHEAT ........................................ 11
COOK FROZEN
SLOW COOK/SIMMER
Cooking at High Cook Power ........................... 16
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ......................... 17
Cooking in More Than One Cook Cycle ................ 19
Defrosting
Cooking Automatically After Defrosting ................. 24
Cooking with the Temperature Probe ................... 26
Using PAUSE
Using START TIME ........................................ 32
UsingKEEPWARM..
Other Operating Hints ................................... 36
Bi-Level Cooking Rack
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........................ 37
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ......................... 37
Replacing the Light Bulb ................................ 37
How Your Microwave Oven Works ....................... 38
Operating Safety Precautions ........................... 39
If You Need Service or Assistance ....................... 41
Microwave Oven Warranty .............................. 44
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01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with
your microwave oven. If the card is missing, please send the model and
serial number of your microwave oven, with your name and address to ...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along
information about your microwave oven.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your microwave
oven.
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Parts and features
UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN
DEFROST GUIDE
(Inside door)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(on oven trome)
CONTROL
PANEL
/
TEMPERATURE
PROBE SOCKET
AUTO SENSOR GUIDE
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(Inslde door)
v DOOR LATCH ~POS,T,ON
BI-LEVEL
COOKING RACK
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need serv-
ice or call with a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers
from plate [behind the micro-
Model Number
wave oven.door on the oven
frame) and the purchase date
Serial Number
from the sales slip.
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Keep all product literature and
Purchase Date
your sales slip together in a
handy place.
Service Company Phone Number
Before you use your microwave oven
For important information, carefully read the Installation Instructions packed
with your microwave oven, this Use & Care Guide, the Range or Lower Oven
Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide. Store these together for future use.
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Thls appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent
wlrlng system, or an equipment groundlng conductor should be run
1 wlth the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
the terminal or lead on the appliance. Fallure to do so could lead to
product malfunction or personal injury.
It Is your responslbiltty to be sure your microwave oven:
9 Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
. Has been installed and levelled on a floor strong enough to support its
weight. (Eye-level model only.)
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Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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Is not used by children or 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 microwave oven.
Personal Injury Hazard
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAW
ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to
operate this oven with
the door open since
open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
DO NOT place any
object between the
oven front face and
the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door close properly
and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and
latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and
sealing surfaces.
DO NOT operate
the microwave oven
if the door window is
broken.
The microwave oven
should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a
repair is made.
The oven should not
be adjusted or
repaired by anyone
except properly
qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Use of Microwave Upper Oven
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and
efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there
are special installation and safety precautions which must
be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and
prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons or damage
when using the microwave oven,
follow basic precautions, including
1.
Read all instructions before
using appliance. pliance if it has a damaged
2. Read and follow the specific
~~PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSI-
BLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 4.
3. This appliance must be installed and properly grounded
in accordance with the separately provided Installation
Instructions.
4’ ‘Orne products such a’ 9 Do not cover or block any
whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars should not be heated in this
oven. Damage to the oven or elec-
5. Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described
in this manual.
6. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
may explode and
7. Do not operate this ap-
cord or plug, if it is not working
ProPerlYI or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result.
8.
This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool”” service
company for examination,
repair or adjustment.
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opening on the appliance. Fire
may result.
10.
Do not use outdoors.
trical shock may result.
11.
Follow door surface and in-
terior cleaning instructions on
page 37.
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12. To reduce the risk of fire in ing in metal containers can
the oven cavity: damage the oven. So can con-
a.
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other corn busti ble glaze or trim.)
materials are placed inside the d. If materials inside the oven
oven to facilitate cooking. Pa- should ignite, keep oven door
per can char or burnand some closed, turn oven off, and displastics can melt if used when connect the power cord, or shut
heating foods. off power at the fuse or circuit
b. Do not deep fry in oven.
c. Test dinnerware or cookware 13.
before using. See page 40.
Some dishes (melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb microwave oven. Fumes can create a fire
energy, becoming too hot to hazard or explosion.
handle and slowing cooking
times, Remove wire twist-ties
from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. Cook- ing On page 39.
tainers with hidden metal (twistties, foil lining, staples, metallic
breaker panel.
Do not
flammable, inflammable or cor-
rosive materials in or near the
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Read and follow “opERAT-
ING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” start-
heat,
store or use
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave Oven Controls
There are three parts to the microwave oven control section:
-The Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Lights
- Command Pads
- Number Pads
Instructions for each are covered on the following pages. Read them
carefully.
When you first connect power to the oven, a tone will sound and the Display
will show 88:88. If after you set the Clock (page 91, the Display again shows all
B’s, it means your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
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Di ital Display/Clock and
In 8 icator lights
When you are not using the microwave
oven, this is an accurate Digital Clock.
When you are using the microwave oven, it
displays time settings, temperature settings
and Indicator Lights.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light
(or lights] will be on to show what the oven
is doing.
Touch Command Pads to tell
the microwave oven what do
do and in what order. A few
examples:
START, CANCEL and CLOCK SET)
lights an Indicator Light on the
Digital Display. The Indicator
Light comes on when you touch
the Command Pad.
Number Pads
Once you’ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what
you want to do, you’ll touch Number Pads to tell it...
- a time,
- a Cook Power,
- a food temperature,
- a food setting.
Audible Signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A
programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound
between cycles. A reminder tone will sound every 60 seconds after cooking is
done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A 3 second tone
signals the end of the Minute Timer function. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because
of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For
example, a tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a
Command Pad.
To remove the
programming tone:
1. Open the door.
2. Touch CANCEL twice,
then touch START.
3. The programming
tone will be
cancelled.
To replace the To replace the tones:
programming tone:
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Repeat the steps above.
above.
To remove all tones,
except the Minute
Timer signal:
1. Open the door.
2. Touch CANCEL twice,
touch 0, then touch
START.
3. All audible tones
(except Minute
Timer signal) will
be cancelled.
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Repeat the steps
NOTE: If your electricity
goes off, the audible
signals will come back
on. Repeat steps above
if you want to remove
them again.
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the display shows 88:88.
If the electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the
power comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display
will be blank after cooking.
DO THIS...
3. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0”
and the colon will start to
flash. The first Number Pad
must be touched within
5 seconds or the Display
will go blank. Touch
CLOCK SET again and
continue.
The Display will show what
numbers you touched in
the order you touched
them. This example shows
3:25.
The colon will stop flashing.
The Clock is set.
Display. Touch CLOCK SET
and start over.
NOTE: To reset the Clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current time will show on
the Display and the colon will flash. Continue to set the Clock as shown
above.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while
the oven is operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS...
1. Touch MINUTE
TIMER.
3. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
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The MINUTE TIMER Indicator
Light will come on and the
Display will show a “0”. The
first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds
or the Display will again
show the time of dav.
Touch MINUTE TIMER again
and continue.
The Display will show what
numbers you touched in
the order you touched
them. This example shows
1 minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator
Light will stay on to show
that the Minute Timer is
running.
The Display counts down
the seconds to show how
much time is left on the
Minute Timer,
When the set time is up, a
3 second signal will sound
and the Display will show
the time of day.
Changing the
Minute Timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch numbers to set new time.
- Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is operating
in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the cycle in operation. The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will not show on the
Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.
Cancelling the Minute Timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. NOTE: Touch
MINUTE TIMER before touching
CANCEL to cancel just the Minute
Timer. If CANCEL is touched first,
all cooking instructions will be
cancelled and the Minute Timer
will continue to operate.
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Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however,
it does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch START to
continue cooking or defrosting.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUF Cookbook packed with the microwave
oven. It contains information about:
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What microwave energy is.
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How food is cooked by microwave energy.
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What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
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Safety tips.
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Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
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Cooking times for different foods.
Important things to remember to get the best cooking results.
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ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to
avoid overcooking the food.
0 Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the
cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes.
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If a glass cover is not available, use wax paper, paper towels or microwave
approved plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
Using AUTO SENSOR
The Auto Sensor Control allows you to cook food in the oven without comput-
ing time or power level. All foods give off moisture, aroma and other vapors as
they cook. When the oven senses the right amount of vapor from the food, it
will automatically determine the remaining time and power needed to finish
cooking the food. You only need to touch COOK/REHEAT or COOK FROZEN and
a number pad (for a food setting), then START. If you like your food less done
than average you may decrease the cooking time by touching the LESS
(Number 1) Pad after selecting the category (before touching START]. If you
like your food more done than average, touch the MORE (Number 9) Pad
after selecting the category (before touching START] to extend the time. You
may add ingredients, stir, turn or rotate during the timed portion of the Auto
Sensor cycles. However, “Err” will show on the Display if the door is opened
during the first (automatic) part of either cycle. If this happens, open the door
and touch CANCEL. To finish cooking, estimate the remaining time and reset
the oven using Cook 1 cycle. Do nofreset the Auto Sensor. See the Auto
Sensor Chart included with vour oven and the Auto Sensor Guide on the inner
door panel for examples of food to cook at each setting.
COOK/REHEAT
Use COOK/REHEAT to automatically cook fresh food items or reheat
previously cooked foods. There are 9 cooking categories in COOK/REHEAT.
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DO THIS...
I, Put food in the oven
and close the door.
3. Touch a Number
Pad (1-9) for the
cooking category
YOU want. ISee
guide on iiner
door panel and
separate Auto
Sensor Chart.)
THIS HAPPENS...
The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will come on and
the Display will show “AS-:’
The Display will show the
AUTO SENSOR setting you
touched. This example
shows you selected category 2.
The display will not
change.
4. Touch LESS (1) or
MORE (9) if desired.
(Skip to Step 5 if
you do not wish to
shorten or lengthen
cooking time.)
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5. Touch START.
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The oven automatically
cooks at a preset Cook
Power for that setting. The
AUTO SENSOR Indicator
Light will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking
the food. Do not open the
oven door during this part
of the cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps,
the Display will show and
count down the remaining
cooking time (except at
setting Number 1). The
oven door can now be
opened to stir, turn or
rearrange food.
When the cooking time
ends, “End” will show on the
Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the
beeping by opening the
door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain
on the Display and a reminder tone will sound
every
60
mind you that food is left in
the oven] until the door is
opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
seconds (to re-
COOK FROZEN
Use COOK FROZEN to automatically cook frozen food items. There are five
cooking categories in COOK FROZEN.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put frozen food in the oven
and close the door.
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2. Touch COOK
FROZEN.
Touch a Number
Pad (l-5) for the
frozen food cook-
ing category you
want. (See gulde
on inner door panel
and separate Auto
Sensor Chart.)
The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will come on and
the Display will show ‘AS-:
The Display will show the
Auto Sensor category you
touched. This example
shows you selected
setting 3.
The display will not
change.
4. Touch LESS (1) or
MORE (9) if desired.
(Sklp to Step 5 If
you do not wish to
shorten or lengthen
cooking time.)
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5. Touch START.
The oven automatically
thaws and cooks at a preset Cook Power for that setting. “AS-3” will show on the
Display and the AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the
oven is cooking the food.
Do not open the oven
door during this part of
the cycle.
When you hear 2 beeps,
the Display will show and
count down the remaining
cooking time (except at
setting Number I). The
oven door can now be
opened to stir,
rearrange food.
When the cooking time
ends, “End” will show on the
Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the
beeping by opening the
door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain
on the Display and a reminder tone will sound
every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in
the oven) until the door is
opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
turn or
SLOW
Use SLOW COOK/SIMMER as you would a slow cookerto enhance flavor and
tenderize less expensive cuts of meat. If you find that food needs a longer
cooking time than the setting allows, you may extend future cooking times. To
extend cooking time, touch SLOW COOK/SIMMER followed by MORE (Number
9) Pad and START. The LESS (Number 1) Pad cannot be used in this cycle.
KEEP WARM will automatically follow the cooking time in SLOW COOK/SIMMER.
(See “Using KEEP WARM” on page 35.) Combined cooking time and KEEP WARM
will equal 11 hours, 59 minutes unless cancelled any time after cooking is done.
DO THIS...
COOK/SIMMER
THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven
and close the door.
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