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Summary of Contents for RM288PXS

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Page 2: ...e 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 responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your oven l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements l Has been installed and leve...

Page 3: ...ch a when it is on The oven walls racks heating element and you could and door can get hot enough to be burned cause burns 6 DO NOT heat unopened con Put oven racks where you want tainers they could explode The them before turning on the oven hot contents could burn you and Heated racks could cause severe container particles could cause burns injury l Do not touch any part of the 7 MAKE SURE to op...

Page 4: ... question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate located behind the microwave oven dOOr Mode Number 2 Purchase date from sales slip Copy this information in these Seti Number spaces Keep this book with your sales slip Cooking Guide and Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guldei Please complete Puwhase note and mall the Owner Reghatlon Card furnIshed with this product ...

Page 5: ... setting for the oven to heat The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be cen tered in the oven Always leave at least 1YZ to 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 out to stop raise front edge and lift out cont...

Page 6: ...rol 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 Lowe...

Page 7: ...e 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 2 Loosen the locking screw Note the position of the notches OFF OFF 3 To lower the temperature move a notch closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C 4 To raise the temperatur...

Page 8: ...d stop baking automatically I 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 Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guide for setting instructions 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 4 Setthe Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want 5 Touch the START TIMEPad Then touch the number...

Page 9: ...OFF To cancel the MEALTIMER control 1 Touch the STOPTIMEpad then touch CANCEL 2 Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Controls to OFF Tmk 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: ...both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF Custom Broil 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 Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 The lower the tem perature the slower the cooking The Oven Selector must be...

Page 11: ...ou can order a kit Part No 261BBl from your Whirlpool Dealer The kit 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 straight back on Make sur...

Page 12: ...help reduce smoke dur ingthecleaning cycle 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 guides are counted from bottom to top Dur rng the Self Cleaning Cycle they will darken and become harder rf anPmm to slide See tips on page15 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny clean them by hand Turn on the vent hood or othe...

Page 13: ...T TIMEpad Then touch the number pads for the time you want cleaning to start Option Skip this step if you want cleaning to start immediately 5 Touch the STOPTIMEpad Then touch the number pads for the time of day you want cleaning to stop 3 hours after set Start Time 6 Touch START The oven will start the CLEAN cycle automatically at the time you have set The LOCKED Light will come on when oven temp...

Page 14: ...to OFF 9 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad To stop the cleaning cycle ai any time 1 Touch STOPTIMEpad 2 Touch CANCEL 3 When the Locked Light turns 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 14 ...

Page 15: ...cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page12 Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual Oven racks lose their shine dis color and become harder to slide on their guides when they are left in the oven during the cleaning cycle To make them slide easier polish the edges of the racks and rack gu...

Page 16: ...shows approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREEHOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1000 F 800 F 600 F 400 F 200 F START Vzhr 1 hr IV hrs 2 hrs 2Vz hrs 3 hrs 3V2 hrs 538 427 316 C 204 C 93 C 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 16 ...

Page 17: ...nd dry well spray glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with cleaner Warm soapy water or Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for stubborn areas Self Cleaning Oven cycle l Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle NOTE The oven mcks will discolor and be harder to slide wher left In the self cleaning cycle If you want them to stay shiny remove them from the oven an...

Page 18: ...ce CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket Replace the bulb with a IO 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 b...

Page 19: ...2 If you need assistance Call Whlrlpool COOL LINE rervlce as slstance telephone number Dlal free from anywhere In the U S and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to ob taln satisfactory operation from your ap pliance or If service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area ice companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to ...

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...

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