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Summary of Contents for RM988PXS

Page 1: ...COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN Model RM988PXS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Atr Condllloners Uehum dlfleri Aulomallc Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator i ...

Page 2: ... OR ASSISTANCE 26 WHIRLPOOL RANGE WARRANTY 28 Tmk 01987 Whirlpool Corporation Before you use your range Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed with your range 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 the Range Literature Pat for future use It is your personal re...

Page 3: ...ith large lid or smother with or injured while climbing on it baking soda or salt 3 DO NOT allow anyone to touch 8 DO NOT wear loose or hanging hot surface units or heating garments when using the range elements Dark colored units They could ignite if they touch a and elements can still be hot hot surface unit or heating ele enough to burn severely ment and you could be burned 4 KEEP children away...

Page 4: ...lt Clean often following the filter cleaning instructrons on page 23 d Do not flame foods when operating the exhaust fan The fan if operating may spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from plate located b...

Page 5: ...el RM988PXS COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN GREASE UPPER VENT DOOR N MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER mm r refile behind aver A I tiu3KTOP AND OVEN CONTROLS EXHAUST SYSTEM SWITCH I OVEN CONTROLS CHROME TRIM RING FIBERGLASS v L rn HEAT SEAL I ...

Page 6: ...L KNOB EXHAUST SYSTEM SW TCH MEALTIMER CONTROL PADS OVEN 1 TEMPERATURE LOWER OVEN k LOWER OVEN ON INDICATOR I RIGHT FRONT CONTROL KNOB I OVEN SELECTOR Surtace element control knobs must be pushed in before turning Turn either way until setting you want shows in window Set them anywhere between HI and OFF 5 TOP LIGHT SWITCH OVEN LIGHT SWITCH ...

Page 7: ...urs it cannot be turned off with the EXHAUST switch It will stay on until the area cools down or until the microwave oven shuts off This protects the oven I Use only flat bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage to the cooktop Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or teak kettles are not recommended Using the surface units See the Cooking...

Page 8: ...e Over Selector The Oven Temperature Control Both must be on a setting for the oven to eat Baking or roasting The rack s should be placed so the top of the food will be centered in the oven Always leave at least 11 to I 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...

Page 9: ...fted gradually without your noticing the change Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures But when compared to vour old oven the new desrgn may give you different results If after using the oven for a period of time gou are not satisfied with the tem perature settinas they can be adjusted bv following these steps 1 Pull the Oven Temperature Control Knob straight off 2 Loo...

Page 10: ... 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 instructions 3 Set the Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE 5 Touch the STARTTIME Pad Then touch the number pads for the time you want cooking to start Option Skip this step if you want to start baking immediately 6 Touch the STOP TIME Pad Then touch the number...

Page 11: ...oking To use the Minute Timer follow the instructions found In your Upper Microwave Oven Use C are Guide Broiling 1 Positron the rack properly for broiling See broil chart in the Cooking Guide or a reliable cookbook for recommended rack positions 2 Put the broiler pan and food on the rack continued on next page ...

Page 12: ...m the start set the Oven Temperature Control between 150 and 325 F 65 5 and 162 7 C The lowerthe 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 The Oven Vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven t...

Page 13: ...to the drawer guides on both sides of opening pans 2 Lift back slightly and zde drawer all the wav out 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 Use Care Guide storage Store this booklet along with your Cooking Guide sales slip and Upper Microwave Oven Use Care Guid...

Page 14: ... kit includes easy installation instructions Caring for your cooktop and lower oven Control Panel and Knobs 1 Pull knobs straight off 3 Wash control knobs in warm soapy water Rinse well and dry glass cleaner and a soft cloth to wipe the control panel Rinse and wipe dry 4 Push control knobs straight back on Make sure they point to OFF 14 ...

Page 15: ...ector bOWI and trim ring 3 Pull the surface element straighi away from the receptacle 4 Lift out the reflector bowl and trim ring See Cleaning Chart on page 22 for cleaning instructions Replacing 1 Make sure all knobs are turned to OFF 2 Line up opening in the reflector bowl and notch in the trim ring with the surface element receptacle continued on Inext page ...

Page 16: ...nger If a trim ring gets discolored some of the utensils may not be flat enough or some may be too large for the surface element In either case some of the heat that s meant to go into or around a utensil goes down and heats the trim ring This extra heat can discolor it See Cooking Guide for further Information Lift Up Cooktop 1 Lift front of cooktop at center ana swing up the support rod 2 Carefu...

Page 17: ...s are counted from bottom to top Dur ing the Self Cleaning Cycle they will darken and become harder to slide See tips on page 20 If you want the oven racks to remain shiny clean them by hand The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven l Put the oven racks on the second and fourth guides l Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease l Place 2 bowls upside down on each rack For ...

Page 18: ...Start time 2 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right The cleaning cycle works only when the lever is all the way over 4 Touch the STARTTIME pad Then touch the number pads for the time you want cleaning to start Option Skip this step if you wan1 cleaning to start immediately 6 Touch START The oven will start the CLEAN cycle automatically at the time you have set The LOCKED Light will come on w...

Page 19: ...s 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 steelwool pad To stop the cleaning cycle at 3 When the Locked Light turns off anv time move the Lock Lever back to the 1 Touch STOPTIME pad 2 Touch CANCEL left Do not force it Wait until it moves easily Turn the Oven Selector and Oven TemDerature Controls to OFF ...

Page 20: ...ly Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on page 17 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 discolor 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 ...

Page 21: ...ws approximate temperatures and times during a self cleaning cycle for 3 hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE THREE HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times 1000 F 538 C 8OO F 427 C 600 F 316 C 400 F 204 2OOZF 93 C START 2 hr 1 hr l s hrs 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 3 hrs 312 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 22: ...er cooking utensils l Do not place in Self Cleanina Oven Control knobs Warm soapy water and a soft cloth l Wash rinse and dry well Do not soak Control Panel Warm soapy water and l Wash rinse and dry well spray glass cleaner l Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven racks Warm soapy water or l Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel soapy steel wool pads wool pads for stubborn areas Self Cleaning O...

Page 23: ...en under the vent cover 1 To remove filter lift vent door Use plastic tab at center of the filter to push up and lift out the filter 2 To replace place top edge of the filter against the clips at the top of the opening Push up and in until filter snaps in place Make sure the plastic tab at the bottom of the filter is facing out To clean the filters soak in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub with...

Page 24: ...he fluorescent lamp at both ends Roll bottom of the lamp towards the front until both ends come out of the receptacles Re place with a 24 Inch 18 or 20 watt cool white fluorescent lamp If starter needs replacement push in and turn to remove and reolace 2 With both hands pull top of light cover towards you and lift it out of bottom support trim 4 With both hands carefully fit the glass light cover ...

Page 25: ...ight bulb CIRCUIT BREAKER 3 Remove the liaht bulb from Its socket Replaze 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 protect...

Page 26: ... 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 broiler while the mi crowave oven is on See note on page 7 20...

Page 27: ...low Pages under 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Ml 49022 5 If you need FSP replacement parts FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of q...

Page 28: ...t bulbs 6 Reporrs when range product is used rn otherthan normal 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 CONSEQU...

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