Whirlpool RM288PXV5 User manual

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UPPER
MICROWAVE
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Eye-Level Model
RM996PXV
RM988PXV
Built-In Model
RM288PXV
RM286PXV (White)
NOTE: Use and care Instructions
for the lower oven are provided In
a separate manual.
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Contents
Page
Parts and Features ....................................... 3
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ................... 4
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy ............................ 4
Important Safety Instructions ............................ 5
Using Your Microwave Oven ............................. 6
Microwave Oven Controls .............................. 6
AudibleSignals ......................................... 8
Setting the Clock ....................................... 9
Using the Minute Timer, ................................. 10
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ...................... 11
Using AUTO SENSOR ..................................... 11
COOK/REHEAT ........................................ 11
COOK FROZEN ........................................ 13
SLOW COOK/SIMMER ................................. 14
Cooking at High Cook Power ........................... 16
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ......................... 17
Cooking in More Than One Cook Cycle ................ 19
Defrosting .............................................. 22
Cooking Automatically After Defrosting ................. 24
Cooking with the Temperature Probe ................... 26
Using PAUSE ............................................ 30
Using STARTTIME ........................................ 32
UsingKEEPWARM.. ..................................... 35
Other Operating Hints ................................... 36
Bi-Level Cooking Rack .................................. 36
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........................ 37
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ......................... 37
Replacing the Light Bulb ................................ 37
How Your Microwave Oven Works ....................... 38
Operating Safety Precautions ........................... 39
If You Need Service or Assistance ....................... 41
Microwave Oven Warranty .............................. 44
01990 Whirlpool Corporation
Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with
your microwave oven. If the card is missing, please send the model and
serial number of your microwave oven, with your name and address to ...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along
information about your microwave oven.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your microwave
oven.
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Parts and features
UPPERMICROWAVE OVEN
DEFROST GUIDE
(Inside door)
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(on oven trome)
CONTROL
/
PANEL
TEMPERATURE
PROBE SOCKET
/
AUTO SENSOR GUIDE v DOOR LATCH ~POS,T,ON
(Inslde door) BI-LEVEL
COOKING RACK
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need serv-
ice or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers
from plate [behind the micro-
Model Number
wave oven.door on the oven
frame) and the purchase date
from the sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep all product literature and
your sales slip together in a
handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

Before you use your microwave oven
For important information, carefully read the Installation Instructions packed
with your microwave oven, this Use & Care Guide, the Range or Lower Oven
Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide. Store these together for future use.
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Personal Injury Hazard
Thls appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent
wlrlng system, or an equipment groundlng conductor should be run
1wlth the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
the terminal or lead on the appliance. Fallure to do so could lead to
product malfunction or personal injury.
It Is your responslbiltty to be sure your microwave oven:
9 Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
. Has been installed and levelled on a floor strong enough to support its
weight. (Eye-level model only.)
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAW
ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to
operate this oven with
the door open since
open-door operation
can result in harmful
exposure to micro-
wave energy. It is
important not to de-
feat or tamper with
the safety interlocks.
DO NOT place any
object between the
oven front face and
the door or allow soil
or cleaner residue to
accumulate on seal-
ing surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly impor-
tant that the oven
door close properly
and that there is no
damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and
latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and
sealing surfaces.
DO NOT operate
the microwave oven
if the door window is
broken.
The microwave oven
should be checked
for microwave leak-
age by qualified serv-
ice personnel after a
repair is made.
The oven should not
be adjusted or
repaired by anyone
except properly
qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Use of Microwave Upper Oven
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and
efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there
are special installation and safety precautions which must
be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and
prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons or damage
when using the microwave oven,
follow basic precautions, including
1. Read all instructions before 7. Do not operate this ap-
using appliance. pliance if it has a damaged
2. Read and follow the specific cord or plug, if it is not working
~~PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSI- ProPerlYI or if it has been
BLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE damaged or dropped. Elec-
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found trical shock, fire or other haz-
on page 4. ards may result.
3. This appliance must be in-
8. This appliance should be
stalled and properly grounded serviced only by qualified
in accordance with the sepa- service personnel. Call an
rately provided Installation authorized Whirlpool”” service
Instructions. company for examination,
4’ ‘Orne products such a’ 9 Do not cover or block any
repair or adjustment.
whole eggs and sealed con- ’
tainers - for example, closed opening on the appliance. Fire
glass jars - may explode and may result.
should not be heated in this 10. Do not use outdoors.
oven. Damage to the oven or elec-
5. Use this appliance only for trical shock may result.
its intended use as described
11. Follow door surface and in-
in this manual. terior cleaning instructions on
6. Aswith any appliance, close page 37.
supervision is necessary when
used by children. continued on next page.