Whirlpool RM988PXV, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...ing Model RM988PXV NOTE Use and care instructions for the upper microwave oven are provided in a separate manual Mcrowave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumldlfiers Automatic Washers Clothes Oryers Freezers Aelrlperator ...

Page 2: ...e You are responsible for Reading and following all safety precautions in this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide l Installing and leveling the range on a floor strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements See the Installation Instructions l Making sure the range is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly l Properly maintaining the range l Using th...

Page 3: ... Never pick up a flaming pan Smother flaming pan on cooktop by covering with a well fitted lid cookie sheet or flat tray Flaming grease outside of pan can be extinguished with baking soda or if available a multipurpose dry chemical or foam type extinguisher l Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch hot heat ing elem...

Page 4: ...oven is areas near elements heating ele cool If rack must be moved while ments or interior surfaces of oven oven is hot do not let potholder until they have had sufficient time contact hot heating element in to cool Other surfaces of the oven range may become hot enough to cause burns such as the oven l Do not clean door seal It is essen tial for a good seal Care should vent opening the surface ne...

Page 5: ...RM988PXV COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN CHARCOAL I_ OVEN CONTROLS EXHAUST SYSTEM UPPER VENT MODEL AND COOKTOP LIGHT PORCELAIN ENAII REFLECTOR BOWL A SURFACE ELEMENT GREASE FILTERS ANTI TIP BRACKET BROIL ELEMENT OVEN DOOR STORAGE DRAWER ...

Page 6: ... Surface Elements PUSH IN AND TURN Surface element control knobs must be pushed in before turning Turn either way until setting you want shows in window Set them anywhere between HIand OFF Surface Element Indicator light The surface element indicator light on the control panel will glow when a surface element is on Burn and Fire Hazard Be sure all control knobs are turned to OFF and all indicator ...

Page 7: ...urface element you could be burned by the heat from the exposed section of the surface element Use correctly sized cooking utensils to prevent injury l If a surface element stays red for a long time the bottom of the pan is not flat enough or is too small for the surface element Prolonged usage of incorrect utensils for long periods of time can result in damage to the surface element cooktop wirin...

Page 8: ... OFF NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when it is in use the exhaust fan will automatically turn on or change to the HIGH setting If this occurs it cannot be turned off wlth the Exhaust Switch The exhaust fan will stay on until the area cools down or until the microwave oven shuts off This protects the oven Setting the Clock The Clock is located at the top of the upper...

Page 9: ...ator Light will come on 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want The Lower Oven HEATINGIndicator Light will come on The oven is preheated when the Lower Oven HEATINGIndicator Light first goes off 4 Put food in the oven During bak ing the elements will turn on and off to keep the oven temperature at the setting The Lower Oven HEATINGIndicator Light will turn on and off with...

Page 10: ...lts If after using the oven for a period of time you are not satisfied with the tempera ture settings they can be adjusted by following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 3 To lower the temperature move the tooth a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 2 Loosen the locking screw inside the control knob Note the posi tion ot the notches 4 To raise the te...

Page 11: ...the Oven Selector and Oven Tem perature Control to OFFThe Lower Oven ON and HEATINGIndicator Lights will go off Custom Broil l If food is cooking too fast turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock wise until the Lower Oven HEATINGIndicator 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 ...

Page 12: ...ically 1 Position the oven rack s properly and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock on the microwave oven display is set to the correct time of day See the Upper Microwave Oven Use and Care Guide for instructions 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want 5 Touch the START TIMEPad Then touch the Number Pads for the time y...

Page 13: ...uld be very cold or frozen before It Is put In the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when uslng delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain In oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle oven through a vent under the right rear surface element You can cook ...

Page 14: ...f back slightly and slide drawer all the way out Replacing the Storage Drawer 1 Fitends of drawer slide rails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening 2 Lift drawer front and push in until metal stops on drawer slide rails clear white stops on drawer guides Lift drawer front again to clear second stop and slide drawer closed 14 To verify the anti tip bracket is engaged l Remove the storage ...

Page 15: ...s in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry with a soft cloth Do not soak 5 Replace control knobs by push ing them firmly into place NOTE When cleaning never use steel wool abrasives or commercial oven cleaners which may damage the finish After cleaning make sure all control knobs point to the OFF position Optional Door Panel Pat If you would like to change the color of your lower oven door glass to ...

Page 16: ...bowls Failure to do so can result in burns or electrical shock 1 Turn off all surface elements 2 Liffthe edge of the element opposite the receptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl and trim ring 3 Pull the surface element straight away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions 16 ...

Page 17: ...Push the surface element terminal into the receptacle 41 When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go push down the edge of the sur face element opposite the receptacle The element hold down clip will keep the surface element from moving around NOTE Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface ele ments They also help catch spills When they are kept clean th...

Page 18: ...oth sides while pressing the support rods back to unlock them Lower the cooktop into place Using the Self Cleaning Cycle The Self Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self Cleaning cycle safely Before You Start 1 Clean the areas shown by hand They do not get hot enough dur ing the Self Cleaning cycle for soil to burn ...

Page 19: ...grease l Place 2 bowls upside down on each rack For best results they should not touch each other or the oven walls l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven They will discolor Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self Cleaning cycle Thiswill help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard l Do not touch the oven dur...

Page 20: ...e Self Cleaning cycle automati cally at the time you have set The Lower Oven LOCKEDIndicator Light will come on when oven tem peratures exceed normal baking temperatures TheLock Lever must not be moved and the door can t be opened when this light is on 20 4 Set a 2 to 4 hour Self Cleaning cycle Option Do not set a Start time if you want the Self Cleaning cycle to start immediately Touch START TIME...

Page 21: ...have prepared the oven properly Set the Self Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 18 To stop the Self Cleaning cycle at any time 1 Touch STOPTIME 2 Touch CANCEL 3 When the Lower Oven LOCKED Indicator 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 Temperature Controls to OFF How It Work...

Page 22: ...Cleanlng Oven See note on page 19 Control knobs Warm soapy water and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well l Do not soak Control panel Warm soapy water or spray glass cleaner and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well 9 Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven racks 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...

Page 23: ...the filter against the clips at the 1 back and push up until it snaps into place Charcoal Filter above the microwave oven under the Upper Vent Door NOTE If your microwave range is Installed to recirculate air non vented replace charcoal filter Part No 3147609 every 12 months Do not attempt to clean 1 To remove filter lift the Upper Vent Door Use plastic tab at center of the filter to push up and l...

Page 24: ...main power supply Remove the 3 screws and metal trim that supports the top of the light cover The glass is heavy Hold it securely 3 Grasp the fluorescent tube at both ends Roll bottom of the tube towards the front until both ends come out of the receptacles Re place with a 24 inch 18or 20 watt cool white fluorescent tube If starter needs replacement push in and turn to remove and replace 2 With bo...

Page 25: ...in electrical shock or burns 9 The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven The cover protects the bulb from breaking and from high oven temperatures Since bulb cover is made of glass be careful not to drop it Broken glass could cause injury ml 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER Q 1 Unplug appliance or disconnect at the main power supply 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a 40 wat...

Page 26: ...id you push in before trying to turn If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate l Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Controls set to CLEAN l Does the clock show the correct time of day l Is Stop Time set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right If exhaust fan does not shut off l Are you using the surface elements lower oven or broi...

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Page 28: ...red 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 BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse quential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not appl...