Whirlpool RM278BXV, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...c 1 I I LOWER OVEN Self Cleaning Model RM278BXV ...

Page 2: ...carefully follow 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...

Page 3: ...xplode The the oven Heated racks hot contents could burn you could cause severe bums and container particles could l Do not touch any part of the cause injury oven especially the heating 7 When adding or removing food elements until you know they MAKE SUREto open the oven are completely cool Dark ele door all the way to prevent burns ments can still be hot enough to cause severe burns l FOR YOUR S...

Page 4: ...and features Model RM278BXV LOWER OVEN MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE behlnd oven door OVEN VENT LOCK LEVER _ COVER PANEL III fi UPPER MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROLS 1 LOWER OVEN CONTROLS AUTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH ...

Page 5: ...ntrol panel To set the Clock follow the instructions found in the Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide 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 the Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide Using the Lower Oven The lower oven is always set with two knobs The Oven Selector Th...

Page 6: ...The top element helps heat during baking but does not turn red The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and rne oven walls and other pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want The Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light wi...

Page 7: ... 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 TOOT NOTCHES To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C r OFF 2 Loosen the locking screw Note the position of the notches I OFF TOOTH 4 To raise th...

Page 8: ...h the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFF The Lower Oven ON and HEATING Signal Lights will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light goes off l If you want the food to broil slower from the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lower the t...

Page 9: ...matically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 3 e Oven Selector on TIMED 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day See the Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide for setting instructions 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want 5 Touch the STARTTIME Pad Then touch the Number Pads for the time you want baking to start Option Skip ...

Page 10: ...ven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER conirtil settings 1 Touch STOP TIME 2 Touch CANCEL 3 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent just above the lower oven door Do not block the vent Poor baking can result IO ...

Page 11: ... white or almond you can order one of these kits White Kit No 814071 or Almond Kit No 814072 from your Whirlpool Dealer The kits include easy installation instructions Caring for your lower oven Control Panel 2 Pull control knobs straight off 3 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth or spray glass cleaner to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse we...

Page 12: ...e the motor socket cover is closed 5 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny remove from the oven and clean by hand Cther wise put oven racks on second and fourth guides guides are counted from bottom to top After racks are cleaned in the Self Cleaning cycle they become harder to slide See chart on page 16 CLEAN SEAL Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning Cycle Thi...

Page 13: ... temperatures The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when this light is on 2 Lift the panel between the upper and lower oven doors Move the Lock Lever all the wav to the 4 Set a 2 to 4 hour Self Cleaning cycle Touch STARTTIME Pad then touch the Number Pads for the time you want to start Touch STOP TIME Pad then touch the Number Pads for the time you want to stop Option Only ...

Page 14: ...p get rid of normal heat odors and smoke l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual l If the Self Cleaning cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have pre pared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean are...

Page 15: ...ows approximate temperatures and times during a Self Cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximote Temperatures and limes 1000 F 538 C 800 F 427 C 600 F 316 C 400 F 204 C 200 F 93 C START Vt hr t hr t VZ hrs 2 hrs 2 Czhrs 3 hrs 3 h hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the 3 hour setting is up but that it takes longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock...

Page 16: ...m soapy water or a l Clean after each use soapy steel wool pad l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not clean in Self Cleaning Oven Self Cleaning cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle OR Warm soapy water or l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for stubborn areas NOTE The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when left in the Self Cleaning cycle If you...

Page 17: ...att appliance bulb 2 Remove the bulb cover in the back of the oven by pulling out and pushing the wire holder to the side I II 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 NOTE The oven lights will not work during the Self Cleaning Cycl...

Page 18: ...cycle 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 ...

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Page 20: ...le family household use C Pick up and delivery 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 Anv labor costs durina the limited warrantv WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN TIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of...