Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RM280PXA Whirlpool
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UseAndCare A Note To You 2 Important Safety lnstnctions 3 Parts And Features 5 Using Your Oven 6 Catin For 8 Your ven 29 If You Need Assistance Or Setvice 32 Warranty 36 1-800-253-1301 Gall “I with quertions or umlments.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, wo&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide.
Important Safety Instructions General l DO NOT TOUCH HEATING l Read all instructions before ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR using the oven. SURFACES OF OVEN. l Install or locate the oven only Heating elements may be hot in accordance with the pro- even though they are dark in color.
l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. l Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the oven. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard. When using the oven l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired ocation while oven IS P cool.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Oven In This Section Pa* Positioning racks and pans .............................. .6 For best air circulation ....................................... 7 Using aluminum fdl for baking ......................... 7 The dectronic oven contrd ...
For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better bakktg. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l For best resutts, allow 1 ‘h to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
The electronic oven control Temperature Sted enter pad OfU C8tlCd -pad Electronic I clods MEALTIMER 884 pd conllol pads Display/clock Command pads l When you first plug in the oven, a time of day and ‘PF will show in the temperature display.
Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the ‘up’ (A) or ‘down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3.
3. Push the Start/Enter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four 2-second tones. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s).properfy before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 6. 2. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will light up in the small display to show the preset temperature and BAKE will light up.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is property adjusted to provtde accurate temperatures, rt may cook faster or slower than your old oven.
Broiling NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 14. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.
Broiling rack position chart I RACK POSlTION FROM BOlTOM TYPE OF FOOD/ DONENESS Hamburger patties and thin steaks, l/i’ thick or less Quickly searing food, rare and medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks.
Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control The electronic MEALTIMER.’ control will turn the oven on and off at times you set ___ even when you are not around. Delayed tlrne baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
4. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the -up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/roasting time of 30 minutes. 5. Push the Start/Enter pad. ‘IO”“.
2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display.
To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start lime: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F incre- ments.
6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 230 (the set start time plus the set cook time).
Method Z-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. 2. 3. 4. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5’F incre ments.
6. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down* (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 230. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the drfference between the start and slop times).
Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven 2. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments.
This example shows a desired stop time of 230. The oven will automatically start cooking at 2:OO (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 7. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to show that the oven is programmed to start at a later time.
The oven vent oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through a vent above the door. This vent is 24.
Using The SelfCleaning Cycle In This Section Paw Pags How the cyck wortu -.-........-.... . . . . . . ..-........... 25 Setting lha co&& . . ..__-..-...__..__... . ..-.. 26 Befora you l tart -..-.....-.... . . . . . ..-...............-..... 25 SpedhI tips .
l Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan (without grid) in the oven if you have first removed most of the soil by handcleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil is not removed, too much smoking will occur.
If a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil.
To delay the start using Start Time: Push the ‘Clean pad. Push the Delay Start Time pad. START, TIME, CLEAN and “cln” will light up. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the de’sired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time: I_ Push the Off/Cancel pad. 2. When LOCKED goes off, move the Lock Lever back to the left. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it rnoves easily e m Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your oven. PART Control panel WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water OR Paper towel and spray glass cleaner HOW TO CLEAN l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughfy. DO NOT USE steel wod or abrasive cleaners.
The oven light The oven light will come on when the oven door is opened. To turn on the light when the oven door is closed, use the CNen Light Switch above the lower oven.
If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
1 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION 1 I Cooking resutts The oven is not level. I Level oven. (See Installation Instructions.) are not what you I expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high. You have not preheated the oven before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: I -800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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lM=iIRLPOOL@ Microwave Oven/Range Product Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSU service company.
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