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Eye-Level Model

RM996PXV RM988PXV

Built-In Model

RM288PXV RM286PXV (White)

NOTE: Use and care Instructions for the lower oven are provided In a separate manual.

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.

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

(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.

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.

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.

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.)

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

Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

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.

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

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.

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.

continued on next page.

12. To reduce the risk of fire in ing in metal containers can the oven cavity: damage the oven. So can con-

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

14.

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.

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:

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.

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.

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:

What microwave energy is.

How food is cooked by microwave energy.

What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.

Safety tips.

Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.

Cooking times for different foods.

Important things to remember to get the best cooking results.

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.

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.)

5. Touch START.

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.

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.

. .

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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