Whirlpool RM278BXS, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...LOWER OVEN Self Cleaning Model RM278BXS Mxrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condllloners Dehumldlllers Automallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refngerator F ...

Page 2: ...w 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 and ...

Page 3: ...ompletely 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 could 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 burne...

Page 4: ...rvice or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate located be hind the microwave oven door Model Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book with your sales slip Please fill out and mall fhe ownershlp reglsfmtlon card furnlshed wlth thls product Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Nu...

Page 5: ...perature Control Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat Baking or roasting Rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1Y2to 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 1 Position the rack s properly before turning on the oven To change rack position pull rack...

Page 6: ...trol to the baking temperature you want The Heating Indicator Light will come on 5 During baking the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Heating 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 The Low...

Page 7: ... 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 OFF 3 To lower the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch equals aboutlO F 5 C n OFF 2 Loosen the locking screw Note the position of the notches I II OFF 4 To raise the tempe...

Page 8: ...esult To start and stop baking automatically Tmk 1 Position the oven rack s properly 2 Make sure the clock on the micro and place the food in the oven wave control display is set to the correct time of day See Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide for instructions 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temaerature Control to the baking temperature you want 5 Touch STARTTIME Pad Touch n...

Page 9: ...to OFF To cancel MEALTIMER Control 1 Touch the STOP TIME pad then touch CANCEL 2 Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temaerature Control to OFF Using the Minute Timer The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave Oven control panel can be used for any timed cooking To use the Minute Timer follow the instructions found in your Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide ...

Page 10: ...oth the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Heating Indicator Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Selector to BROIL and the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the temperature the slower the cooking The Ove...

Page 11: ...you can order n kit Pnrt Nn _ 261881 from your Whirlpool dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for Your Lower Oven Control Panel and Knobs 1 Pull knobs straight off 2 Use warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and dry well 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry 4 Push control knobs back on Make sure they...

Page 12: ...This will help reduce smoke dur ingthecleaningcycle 4 If your oven has a rotisserie make sure the motor socket cover is closed 5 Put oven racks on the second and fourth guides counted from bottom to top During the Self Cleaning cycle they will darken and become harder to slide See tips on page 15 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny clean them by hand Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen v...

Page 13: ...n Skip this step if you want Guide for instructions cleaning to start immediately 5 Touch the STOP TIME pad Then 6 Touch START The oven will start the Touch the number pads for the CLEAN cycle automatically at time of day you want cleaning to the time you have set The LOCKED stop 3 hours after set Start Time Light will come on when oven temperatures exceed normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever...

Page 14: ... TIME pad 2 Touch CANCEL 3 When the Locked Light goes off move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until It moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Controls to OFF Special tips Keep the kitchen well aired dur ing the cleaning cycle to help get Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very rid of normal heat odors and smoke soiled oven takes longer ...

Page 15: ...t of salad oil How it works During the self cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 875 F 468 C This heat breaks up grease and soil and burns it off The graph shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SEllING Approximate Temperatures and Times I I I I I I I I 538 C 800 F I I I ...

Page 16: ... with cleaner Oven racks Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads Self Cleaning cycle l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left In the self cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove them from the oven and clean by hand lower oven door glass Spray glass c...

Page 17: ...ket Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side 4 Replace the bulb cover and snap the wire holder in place Turn the power back on at the main power supply CAUTION The bulb cover must be In place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking ...

Page 18: ...cle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If cooking results aren t what you expected l Is the oven level l Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide l If baking have you allowed 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air circulation l Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control page 7 l Have you preheated the ov...

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Page 20: ...l single family household use C Pick up and deliver This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to range product caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limit...