Whirlpool RM988PXS User manual

COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
Model RM988PXS
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Contents
Page
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR RANGE. 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, 3
PARTS AND FEATURES 5
USINGYOUR RANGE 6
Dual-Level Exhaust
Vent System 7
Using the Surface Elements 7
Optional Canning Kit 0
Using the Lower Oven 8
Baking or Roasting 0
Adjusting the Temperature
Control 9
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER*Control 10
Using the Minute Timer. 11
Broiling
CustomBroil : : : 11 12
Oven Vent. 12
Page
Storage Drawer 13
Use 8 Care Guide Storage 13
Optional Rotisserie 14
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWER OVEN 14
Control Panel 14
Surface Elements and
Reflector Bowls 15
Lrft-Up Cooktop 16
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle 17
Cleaning Chart 22
Cleaning the Grease Filters 23
The Cooktop Light 24
The Lower Oven Light 25
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE 26
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY 28
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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 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 your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide”
for additional safety and operating instructions.

IMPORIANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
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.
1. DO NOT allow children to use or 6, KEEP pan handles turned in, but
play with any part of the range, not over another surface unit, to
or leave them unattendea near avoid burns, injury and to help
it. They could be burned or prevent the utensil from being
injured pushed off the surface units.
2. DO NOT store things children 7. DO NOT use water on grease
might want above the range fires. The fire will spread. Cover
Children could be burned fire with 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 from the
9.
DO NOT heat unopened con-
range when it is on. The cooktop, tainers. They could explode. The
oven walls, racks and door hot contents could burn and
can get hot enough to cause container particles could cause
burns injury
5. DO NOT use the range to heat a 10.
room. Persons in the room could When adding or removing food,
be burned or injured, or a fire MAKE SURE to open the oven
could start door all the way to prevent
burns.
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IUY ‘an system. the followrng
:utlons must be observed
a o -lot leave area when using
<our cooktop at a high setting
Gccidental fires from boilovers
.jr spattering on the surface
inits could spread, especially
rthe exhaust fan is operating
b 10 not operate the exhaust
,vent system without the filters
!n place. Grease could accu-
nutate in the venting system
and cause a fire hazard
c. Do not allow grease and so11
to build up in the grease filters.,
Exhaust fan efficiency will
decrease and fire may result.
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 be-
hind the microwave oven door).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information In these
spaces. Keep this book in the
Range Information Center with your
sales slip.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card
furnished with this product.

Parts and features
Model RM988PXS
COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN
GREASE
UPPER VENT
DOOR N
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
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refile (behind
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tiu3KTOP AND
OVEN CONTROLS EXHAUST SYSTEM
SWITCH I
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OVEN CONTROLS
CHROME TRIM RING
FIBERGLASS ’ .v. L.. “““rn
HEAT SEAL I

Using your range
CLOCK/
DISPLAY
NUMBER PADS -
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB \
LEFl REAR
CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE ELEMENTS
INDICATOR LIGHT\
LEFTFRONT
CONTROL 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

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 onlv the lower vent: To use both vents:
l Push the Exhaust switch down to the
right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the switch down to the left for
LOW fan soeed.
l Raise the vent door above the
microwave oven.
. Turn on desired fan speed by
followina directions at left
l Center the switch to turn the vent sys-
tem OFF.
NOTE: It 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.
It this occurs 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 Guide” for important utensil information.
Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide:
Use HI to start Use MED-HI Use MED for Use MED-LO
foods cook- to hold a gravy, pud- to keep food
ing or to rapid boil or dings and cooking after
bring liquids to fry chicken icing, or to starting it
to a boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher
amounts of setting.
vegetables.
CAUTION: The use of the HI setting for long periods of time
can damage surface elements and discolor chrome trim
Use LO to
keep food
warm until
ready to
serve. Set the
heat higher
or lower
within the LO
band to keep
food at the
temperature
you want.
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Optional accessory canning kit
(Part No. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or tiressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular SUrfUCe
elements and cause damage to the cooVop
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning tie 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.
Using the lower oven
The lower oven ISalways set with two ~XI:
-The 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
change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, raise front edge and
lift out.
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. The
Lower Oven “ON” Indicator Lighi
will come on.
3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The Heating Indicator Light will
ccme on. The oven is preheated
when the Heating Indicator Light
first goes off

4. Put food in the oven. NOTE: Oven
racks, walls and door will be hot.
During baking, the elements WIII
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.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Temperature Control
and the Oven Selector to OFF.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control
Does your oven seem hotter or colder tharl your old oven? The Temperature of
your old oven may have shifted 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. Loosen the locking screw inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
tion of the notches. I
3. To lower the temperature, move
the pointer to the left. Each notch
equals about 10 F (5 C]
I
4. To raise the temperature, move
the pointer to the right. Each notch
equals about 10 F (5’C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob. 9 I

Using the automatic MEALTIMER* control
The automatic MEALTIMER control WIII turn ‘he lower oven on and off at times you
set...even when you are not around
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which c10 hot require a preheated oven
(meats, casseroles, etc.). Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, or
other recipes that require preheating the oven before baking...under-
cooking will result. ‘TV<
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. 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 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 pads for the
time you want cooking to stop
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4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want.
7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically, After
baking is done be sure to turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Controls to
OFF.

LJsing the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the Upper Mrcrowa, e Oven control panel can be used
for any tamed cooking. 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
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3. Close the door to the Broil Stoc
position [about 4 in.. 10.2 cn- j
The door will stay open DL ltse!!
Set the Oven Selector and the
’ Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
When broiling ISdone, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l If food IScooking too fast, furn the Oven Temperature Control counter-
clockwise until the Heating Indicator goes OH
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 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 through a vent under the right
rear surface element. You can cook
on the element, or keep food warm
on it while the oven is on.
CAUTION: Plastic utensils left
over the vent can melt.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
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The storage drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots arId
Removing the storage druwe
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1. Pull drawer straight out to the first
stop. Lift front and pull out to the
second stop.
Replacing the storage drawer
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w
1. Fit ends of drawer slide rails into
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 Guide” in the Literature Pat,
inside the storage drawer.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit
[Part No. 242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The 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.
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Surface elements and reflector bowls
1. Make sure all knobs are turned
to OFF. 2. Lift the edge of the element,
opposite the receptacle, just
enough to clear the reflector
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.
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3. Hold the surface element as
level as possible with the
terminal just started into the
receptacle
4. Push the surface element termi-
nal into the receptacle. When
the terminal is pushed into the
receptacle as far as it will go, the
surface element will fit into the
trim ring
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface
elements. They also help catch spills. When they are kept clean, they
reflect heat better and look new longer.
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. Carefully lower the cooktop onto
the support rod.
3. Wipe with warm soapy water.
Use soapy steel-wool pad on
stubborn spots
CAUTION: Do not drop the cook-top or let it bump the upper oven
when Ilffing. Damage can result to the porcelain and the cooktop
frame.
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Using the Self-Cleaning cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure YOU understand exactly how to se the cycle safely.
Before you start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel-wool
pad on
l the frame around the over
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ing the cleaning 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-
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 best
Clean Door results, they should not touch each other orthe oven
walls.
l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
They will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heal that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur.
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely open.
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven surfaces.

Setting the controls;
1. Set Oven Selector and Ok.en
Ter?:!t?rat,Jre Control to c. .EAN
3. Make sure the clock on the
microwave oven display is set
to the correct time of day [See
“Upper Mtcrowave Oven Use
& Care Guide” for instructions.)
5. Touch the STOPTIME pad. Then
touch the number pads for the time
of day you want cleaning to stop
(3 hours after set 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 when oven
temperatures exceed normal
baking temperatures. The Lock
Lever must not be moved and the
door can’t be opened when this
light is on.
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7. When the Lock Light is off and the
oven is cool, move the Lock Lever
to the left Do not force it. Wait
until it moves easily.
8. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Controls 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.

Special tips
Keep the kitchen well ventilated
during the cleaning cycle to help
get rid ot normal heat, odors and
smoke
If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the
oven as clean as you expected, the
cycle may not have been set long
enough or you may not have pre-
pared the oven properly. 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 with a soapy steel-wool
pad, rinse well and wipe on a thin
coat of salad oil.
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