Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RM980PXY Whirlpool
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Y&f of N UseAndCare - Usin the Setf- !I eaning Cycle 19 Caring For Your Ego And 8v en 22 :EfcI Assistance 28 Warranty 32 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. ELECTRIC COOKTOP AND SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVEN MODEL RM980PXY NOTE: Use and care instructions for the upper microwave oven are provided in a separate manual.
A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class 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 To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: General @Use the range only for its in- *Read all instructions before t;;f;zluse as described in this using the range.
4Jse only d potholders. Moist or damp po holders on hot sur- r faces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or bulk cloth foOnrrr;otholder. It coul J catch @Keep range vents unobstructed. *Do not heat unopened contain- ers.
Grease *Grease is flammable. Do not allow grease to collect around cooktop or in vents. Wipe spill- overs immediately. @Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flamin pan on range by coverin fitted lid, cookie s eet or flat a WI h a well- 9 tray.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your range. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features.
Using Your Cooktop And Lower Oven In This Section Paw U8ing the surface units ..................................... .7 Positioning racks and pan8 ............................... 9 For hemt air circulation ..................................... 10 Setting the clock .
Until you get used to the settings, use the l Do not leave an empty utensil, or one which following as a guide. For best results, start has boiled dry, on a hot surface unit. It can cooking at the high settings; then turn the control overheat and may damage the utensil or knob down to continue cooking.
Home canning information To protect your range: 9 Use flat-bottomed canners/pans for best results. l For best resufts, use the largest surface unit. Also, use a canner/pan which can be centered over the surface unit and which does not extend more than one inch outside surface unit area.
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 baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1%2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls.
Setting the clock Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn in either direction until digital clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn clockwise until Minute Timer hand points to OFF.
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly 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 9. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
Adjusting the oven temperature control Does your oven seem hotter or colder than your old oven? The temperature of your old oven may have shifted gradually without you noticing the change. Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to BROIL. The Oven Indicator Light will come on. NOTE: Do not preheat oven when broiling. 5. When broiling is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The Oven Indicator Light will go off.
Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. l Refer to a broiling chart in a reliable cookbook for correct broiling times.
Using the automatic MEALTIMER” clock The automatic MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic bakinq/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock- wise to the time vou want the oven to shut off. Make sure the Siart Time Knob is set at the current time of day and is not pushed in. 4. Set the Oven Selector to TIME BAKE. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking/roasting temperature you want.
The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range and to check for installa- tion of the anti-tip bracket. Use care when handling the drawer. Removing the storage drawer: 1.
Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle In This Section Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Page Setting the controls .
2. Remove any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan and grid can be cleaned in the oven it most of the soil is removed first by handcleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. 3.
4. Move the Lock Lever to the right-the Clean position. The Clean Indicator Light will come on. 5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is started, the Lock Indicator Light comes on when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking/roasting temperatures. The door cannot be opened and the Lock Lever must not be moved when the Lock Indicator Light is on.
Caring For Your Coolctop And Lower Oven In This Section Page Page and reflector bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 m-up cooktop .
3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See “Cleaning chart” on page 25 for cleaning instructions. Replacing 1. Make sure all surface units are off and cool before replacing surface units and reflector bowls.
3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. 4. When terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the surface unit opposite the receptacle.
Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean your range. PART Control knobs WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straight away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak.
PART Oven door glass Oven cavity WHAT TO USE Paper towel and spray glass cleaner OR Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning cycle HOW TO CLEAN I l Make sure oven is cool. l Follow directions provided with the cleaner. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly.
The lower oven light The oven light will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light on when the oven door is closed, use the Manual Oven Light Switch under the oven control panel.
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.
PROBLEM Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Oven Selector and Oven Set both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control Knob are not Temperature Control Knob to CLEAN. set to CLEAN. The range clock does not show the Reset clock to show the correct time of correct time of day.
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
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WHIRLPOOL Microwave OverJRange Product Warranty MEOO: LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM From Date of Purchase service company.
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