Whirlpool RM255PXP, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...LOWER OVEN Continuous Cleaning Model RM255PXP wave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumidifler Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Reheerator Freeze1 ...

Page 2: ...llow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed with your oven 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 a convenient place for future use It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your oven l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements l Has been installed a...

Page 3: ...letely cool Dark elements can still be hot enough to cause severe burns 4 5 6 7 l Let steam and hot air escape from the oven before removing food to prevent burns DO NOT use the oven to heat a room Persons in the room could be burned or injured or a fire ould start DO NOT wear loose or hanging garments when using the oven They could ignite if they touch a heating element and you could be burned DO...

Page 4: ...e or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate located behind the microwave oven door Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these SDaces KeeD this book with vour Ser a Number warranty and sales slip There is no warranty registration to Pumhase Date return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warra...

Page 5: ...nute Timer Knob to set the Clock START OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL OVEN LIGHT SWITCH 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time of day 2 let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn counterclockwise until Minute Timer dial shows OFF The clock setting will change if you push in the knob when turning ...

Page 6: ... the dial to OFF PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING 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 oven to heat Baking or roasting 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position lift rack at front and pull out Rack s should be pla...

Page 7: ...t food in the oven Note Oven racks walls and door will be hot 5 During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Lower Oven Indicator Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red When baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF ...

Page 8: ... give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the temperature settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 3 To lower the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch equals aboutlO F 5 C 2 Loosen the lockina screw Note the position of the notches 4 To raise the temperature mov...

Page 9: ... Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want baking to start 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 2 Make sure the clock is set to he right time of day 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 6 Set the Oven Temperature Con trol on the baking temperature you want T...

Page 10: ...he oven to shut off 4 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want 6 After baking is done turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF To stop the oven before the preset time turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Broiling 1 Position the rack properly for broiling See broil chart in the Cook...

Page 11: ...off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 450 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures CAUTION The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is set to BROIL leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures and prevents...

Page 12: ...it includes easy installation instructions Caring for Your Lower Oven Control Panel and Knobs 1 Pull knobs straight off 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 2 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and dry well 4 Push control knobs back on Make sure they point to OFF 12 ...

Page 13: ...when It is on the hinges correctly The Continuous Cleaning Lower Oven Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain enamel Your continu ous cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porcelain enamel A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but spreads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat chars and turns black The spread out fat gradually burns away at medium to high te...

Page 14: ...ift the cool bake element slightly to lift the feet off the oven bottom baie e lement soall feet rest solidly on the foil CAUTION Do not let foil touch the bake element It could damage the element Make sure foil is flat on the oven bottom and away from the bake element 1 J Hand Cleaning RACKS Use soapy steel wool pad for best cleaning results Rinse well WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot soapy water Use...

Page 15: ...tions provided with cleaner Oven racks Warm soapy water or SOaDv Sfeel WOOI DCIdS l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Lower oven door glass Spray glass cleaner worm l Make sure oven is cool soapy water or l Follow directions provided with plastrc scrubbrng pad cleaner l Wash rrnse and dry well with o soft cloth Continuous Warm soapy water or l Clean stubborn spots or ...

Page 16: ... To turn the light on when the oven door is closed push the Oven Light switch at the bottom of the control panel Push the button again to turn off the light To replace the light bulb 2 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb Turn the power back on at the main power supply 16 ...

Page 17: ...n finish l The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spot less only presentably clean l If you broil often you may see oven soil l Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source l Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms and fit the sur face unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more info...

Page 18: ...talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor Ml 49022 If you must call or write please pro vide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 3P ...

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