Whirlpool RM978BXV User manual

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COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
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RM978BXV (Shown)
RM973BXV

Contents
BElQREYOU USEYOURRANGE - 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. 3
PARTSAND FEATURES , 5
USING YOUR RANGE.. 6
Using the Surface Elements 6
Optional Canning Kit 7
Dual-Level Exhaust
Vent System. 8
Setting the Clock 8
Using the Minute Timer 8
Using the Lower Oven 8
Baking,, 9
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control 10
Broiling 11
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Control 12
Oven Vent 13
Storage Drawer 14
Page
Optional Rotisserie 15
Optional Door Panel Pat 15
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWEROVEN.,
15
Control Panel and Knobs 15
Surface Elements and
Reflector Bowls 16
Lift-Up Cooktop 18
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle 19
Cleaning Chart 22
Cleaning the Grease Filters 23
Using and Replacing the
Light Bulbs , 24
Cooktop Light 24
Lower Oven Light 25
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . 26
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY 28
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Before you useyour 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 responsibility and obligation to be sure your range:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed and leveled on a floor strong enough to support
its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See Installation Instructions.)
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home range.
See the Cooking Guide and Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide
for important safety and use Information.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 9.
DO NOT heat unopened con-
play with any part of the range, tainers. They could explode. The
or leave them unattended near it. hot contents could burn and
They could be burned or injured. container particles could
2. DO NOT store things children cause injury.
might want above the range.
10. When adding or removing food,
Children could be burned or
MAKE SURE to open the oven
injured while climbing on it. door all the way to prevent burns.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch
11. Because of the automatic
hot surface units or heating exhaust fan system, the following
elements. Dark colored units and cautions must be observed:
elements can still be hot enough
a. DO NOT leave area when
to burn severely. using your cooktop at high
4. KEEP children away from the setting. Accidental fires from
range when it is on. The cooktop boil-overs or spattering on
and oven walls, racks and the surface elements could
door can get hot enough to spread, especially if the
cause burns. exhaust fan is operating.
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a b.
DO NOT operate the exhaust
vent system without the filters
room. Persons in the room could in place. Grease could accu-
be burned or injured, or a fire mulate in the venting system
could start. and cause a fire hazard.
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but c.
DO NOT allow grease and soil
not over another surface unit to to build up in the grease filters.
avoid burns, injury and to help Exhaust fan efficiency will
prevent the utensil from being decrease and fire may result.
pushed off the surface units. Clean often following the
7. DO NOT use water on grease filter cleaning instructions on
fires. The fire will spread. Cover page 23.
fire with large lid or smother with
d. DO NOT “flame” foods when
baking soda or salt. operating the exhaust fan. The
fan, if operating, may spread
8. DO NOT wear loose or hanging the flame and cause personal
garments when using the range. injury or property damage.
They could ignite if they touch a
hot surface unit or heating ele-
ment and you could be burned.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
THEY COULD IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then complete
the form be!ow Have this information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
I
l Copy model and serial numbers Model Number
from plate (behind the microwave
oven door) and purchase date
I from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in the Literature Pac.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Parts and features
Models RM978BXV and RM973BXV
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
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Using your range
CLOCK/
- DISPLAY
NUMBER PADS.
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB \
LEFTREAR
CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE ELEMENTS
SIGNAL LIGHT-
LEFTFRONT
CONTROL KNOB\
RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB 4
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CONTROL PADS
LOWER OVEN
“LOCKED”
SIGNAL LIGHT
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
,- CONTROL
/LOWER OVEN
“HEATING”
SIGNAL LIGHT
1LOWER OVEN “ON”
Using the Surface Elements
Surface element control knobs
must be pushed in before turning.
Turn either way until setting you
want shows in the window. Set them
anywhere between HI and LOW.
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TOP LIGHT
SWITCH
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Signal light
The Surface Element Signal Light will
glow when a surface element is on.
NOTE:When the signal light goes off
the surface element will still be hot.
Do not leave or store plastic, pans
or other items on surface elements.

Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.
Use HI to start Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after warm until
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it ready to
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
vegetables. or lower
. within the LO
CAUTION: The use of the HI sefting for long periods of
band to keep
time can damage surface elements and discolor
food at the
chrome reflector bowl. Start cooklng on HI and turn
temperature
control down to continue cooking.
you want.
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 tea kettles) are not recommended.
See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information.
Optional Canning Kit (Part No. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular
surface elements and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of
a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care” Service
Company.
See the Cooking Guide for important canning information.

Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System
Your Range/Microwave Combination has a dual-level exhaust vent system
for removal of steam, grease and cooking odors. You may use the lower Vent
alone or add the top vent for maximum venting.
The lower vents are located above the cooktop (underneath the microwave
oven). The top vent is located above the microwave oven (behind the Upper
Vent Door).
To use only the lower vents:
l Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the left for LOW fan speed.
l Center the Exhaust Switch to turn
the vent system OFF.
To use both vents:
l Raise the Upper Vent Door above
the microwave oven.
l Turn on desired fan speed by
following directions at left.
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 with 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 microwave oven control panel.
To set the Clock, follow the instructions found in the Upper Microwave Oven
Use & Care Guide.
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
the Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide.
Using the Lower Oven
The lower oven is always set with two knobs:
- The Oven Selector
- The Oven Temperature Control
Both must be on a setting for the lower oven to heat.

Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. The
Lower Oven ON Signal Light will
come on.
4. Put food in the oven. NOTE:Oven
racks, walls and door will be
hot.
During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least 1Yzto
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.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want. The Lower Oven HEATING
Signal Light will come on. The
oven is preheated when the Lower
Oven “HEATING” Signal Light first
goes off.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.The
Lower Oven ON and HEATING
Signal Lights will go off.

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. But
when comparing to your old oven, the new design may give you difficult
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.
SCREW
2. Loosen the locking screw inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches.
1.To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(92).
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.
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