Whirlpool RB160PXX User manual

Use&CareGuide
Control panel Oven vent
Broiler element
Oven rack guides
Bake element
Lock lever
cover panel
-Oven lock latch
Self-clean
-oven (single/
wper)
Fiberglass
heat seal
Removable
oven door
SELF-CLEANINGELECTRIC
BUILT-INSINGLEANDDOUBLEOVENS
RB760PX.XRB770PXXFIB1GOPXXRB17OPX.X

Contents
Page
Important Safety Instructions _._._._.__._......._......3
Using Your Oven .._..._._..._...... 4
The electronic MEALTIMER “clock .__._._._..........5
Using the oven controls __.___,,_,_,_,_._..__.._._._......_.8
Using the electronic
MEALTIMER’” clock ,.,.,..,.,,,.,,,,.,_,.,.,,,,,..,_,_ 18
Other operating hints .,.,.,.,.,,, ,_,.,,.,,,.,_,_,_,____,_._21
The oven vent ._._.____,_,_,_,_,______.___.____._,_,_,_,_,_,,_21
Caring For Your Oven ,.,_,.,,,,_,_,_,,_,_,_,_,_.,,_,__._._22
Control panel and knobs ________.__..__._._._._,__,___._22
Standard oven cleaning ,.,_,_,_,,_,_,_,_,___,__._._._.___22
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle ._,_,_,_,_..,._._.___._._23
Cleaning tips ._._.__._.___._.______._.__..__._._._._.._..._._._28
Removable oven door(s) __._._...._..._._.... .._29
The oven lights ._._,_,_.,.,,..,_,_,,,,.,_,_,_,.,,_..,_,___,_,_30
If You Need Service
Or Assistance _._._,__._, _, ,31
Whirlpool Oven Warranty .._._......................... 32
01990 Whirlpool Corporation Service Company Phone Number
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label. It will be You are responsible for:
easier to remove before the oven is used. To
l Installing the oven where it is protected from the
remove any remaining glue: elements, and in a wall or cabinet strong enough
l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball, then to support its weight. (See the Installation
remove. Instructions.)
or
l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing deter-
gent before removing glue as described above.
Do not use sharp instruments, rubbing alcohol,
flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners. These can
damage the finish. See “Important Safety Instruc-
tions” on page 3.
l Making sure the oven is not used by anyone
unable to operate it properly.
l Properly maintaining the oven.
l Using the oven only for jobs expected of a home
oven.
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information
ready if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(located on the lower left side of the door opening
on the single/upper oven) and purchase date
from sales slip.
l Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date

ImportantSafetyInstructions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the oven. . Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
. Install or locate the oven only in accordance with a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan by covering
the provided Installation Instructions. It is with a well-fitted lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
recommended that the oven be installed by a Flaming grease outside of pan can be extin-
qualified installer. The oven must be properly guished with baking soda or, if available, a
connected to electrical supply and grounded. multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type
l Do not operate the oven if it is not working extinguisher.
properly, or if it has been damaged. 9 Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or
l Do not use the oven for warming or heating the steam escape before removing or replacing food.
room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a
l Always position oven racks in desired location
fire could start. while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while
l Use the oven only for its intended use as oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot
described in this manual. heating element in oven.
l Do not wear loose or hanging garments when . Do not store flammable materials in or near the
using the oven. They could ignite if they touch a oven. They could explode or burn.
heating element and you could be burned.
l Do not store things children might want above
l Do not touch heating elements or interior the oven. Children could be burned or injured
surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be hot while climbing on it.
even though they are dark in color. Interior
l Do not leave children alone or unattended in area
surfaces of an oven become hot enough to where the oven is in use. They should never be
cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven.
or let clothing or other flammable materials They could be burned or injured.
contact heating elements or interior surfaces of
l Keep oven vents unobstructed.
oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Other surfaces of the oven may become hot
l Clean your oven regularly. See care and
enough to cause burns; such as, the oven vent cleaning instructions in this manual.
opening, the surface near the vent opening, the . Be sure all oven parts are cool before cleaning.
oven door and the oven door window.
l Do not clean door seal. It is essential for a good
’ Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot- seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from or move the seal. Clean only parts recommended
steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating in this Use and Care Guide.
elements. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a
l Do not use oven cleaners on the single/upper
potholder. They could catch on fire. oven. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner
B DO not heat unopened containers. They could protective coating of any kind should be used in
explode. The hot contents could cause burns and or around any part of the oven.
container particles could cause injury. . Before self-cleaning the single/upper oven,
’ Grease is flammable and should be handled remove broiler pan, broiler grid, oven racks and
carefully. Let fat cool before attempting to handle other utensils. Do not use your oven to clean
it. Wipe spill-overs immediately. miscellaneous parts.
l Do not repair or replace any part of the oven
unless specifically recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE
‘WINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THE FUMES CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD OR
EXPLOSION.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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UsingYourOven
Double oven control panel
Minisec button Electronic clock/ Set knob Lower oven Lower oven Upper oven Upper oven
I minute timer I temperature heating selector clean indicator
Bake hours Stop time Self-clean Oven light Upper oven
button Upper oven Upper oven
button button switch locked heating temperature
indicator light indicator light control
Single ovencontrol panel
Minlsec button Electronic clock Set knob Oven selector Oven heating Oven clean
indicator light indicator light
Bake hours Stop time Self-clean Oven light Oven locked
button Oven temperature
button button switch indicator light control

Theelectronic MEALTIMER’”
clock
The electronic MEALTIMER”’ clock handles many
different types of functions. The following operating
hints may be helpful when using the clock:
l The numbers on the display change rapidly when
turning the Set Knob.
. When setting the Time-of-Day clock, the display
shows hours and minutes.
Twenty-five minutes past
six o’clock. Forty-five minutes past
twelve o’clock.
l When using the MiniSec Timer. the display
shows minutes and seconds in the sequence
shown.
- For settings from l-59 seconds, each second
will show in the display.
-
For settings from l-1 0 minutes, the display will
increase in 10 second increments.
-
For settings from 1O-99 minutes, the display
will increase in 1 minute increments
l When using the Bake Hours and/or Stop Time,
the display shows hours and minutes.
Two hours and fifteen
minutes. Eleven hours and fifty-nine minutes.
Other operating hints may be found on page 21.
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Using Your Oven
Continued
Setting the electronic clock
1. Push in both the MiniSec Timer button and the
Bake Hours button. “0:OO”will show in the
display and the Indicator Lights will go off.
2. Turn the Set Knob to set the right time of day.
Turning the knob clockwise increases the
numbers, while turning the knob counterclock-
wise decreases the numbers. The display will
show the time you set in hours and minutes.

Using the electronic minute timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It
works like a kitchen timer. It can be set in minutes
and seconds up to 99 minutes. You will hear beeps
when the set time is up.
1. Push in the MiniSec Timer button. The Indicator
Light will come on and the display will show
“0:OO”.
2. Turn the Set Knob until the desired time shows
in the display. Turning the knob clockwise
increases the numbers, while turning the knob
counterclockwise decreases the numbers.
3. After setting the time you want, the Indicator
Light will stay on and the display will start
counting down in seconds.
4. When the time is up, you will hear a beeping
sound. Push the MiniSec Timer button to stop
the beeping. The beeping will automatically stop
after l-2 minutes.

Using Your Oven
Continued
Usingthe oven controls
Single/upper oven controls
The single/upper oven can be used for baking,
roasting and broiling. The oven has two controls - a
Selector and a Temperature Control. Both must be
set for the oven to work.
casseroles.
OFF - Use this setting to turn the oven off.
a

No.
No.
No.
No.
Lower oven control (for double ovens)
The lower oven can be used for baking, roasting
and broiling. It is controlled by a single Tempera-
ture Control, with settings from 150°F (warm) to
BROIL (550°F). Be sure the Temperature Control
is turned to OFF when the oven is not in use.
NOTE: The lower oven will not operate while the
upper oven is being cleaned.
Rack positions:
There are two racks for the single/upper oven.
One rack is straight and the other is offset. The
offset rack permits intermediate positions for the
placement of food within the oven. The lower
oven has only one flat rack.
Your oven(s) has four rack positions. Rack
position 4 is the highest position, or farthest from
the bottom of the oven. Rack position 1 is the
lowest position, or closest to the bottom of the
oven. Be sure to arrange the oven rack(s) before
putting foods into the oven or turning the oven on.
When baking on two racks, arrange racks on
bottom and third level from bottom.
To remove oven racks:
1. Pull rack out until bar on back of rack touches
first stop.
2. Lift front of rack up until rear position of rack
slides out between the two front stops.
Preheating the oven
For best results when baking, preheat the oven
until the Oven HEATING Indicator Light goes out,
unless the recipe states otherwise. Set the
Selector to BAKE and the Temperature Control to
the desired temperature.
Use care in turning the Temperature Control so
you do not go past the desired set point. If you
accidentally go past the desired setting, turn the
dial fully counterclockwise and then reset to the
desired setting to get an accurate temperature
setting. The Oven HEATING Indicator Light will go
out when the desired temperature has been
reached and will cycle on and off with the elements
during the heating period.
Be sure the Selector is turned to OFF and the
Temperature Control is turned to OFF when the
oven is not in use.
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Using Your Oven
Continued
Baking/roasting in the single/upper oven:
1. Position the racks properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, lift at front and remove.
The racks should be placed so the top of the
food will be centered in the oven. Always leave
at least 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between
the sides of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans.
4. Put food in the oven.
During baking or roasting, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven temperature
at the setting. The Upper Oven HEATING
Indicator Light will turn on and off with the
elements.
The bottom element and outer top element
operate at full power and glow red when-
ever heating.

Baking/roasting in the lower oven (for double
ovens):
1. Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, lift at front and remove.
The rack should be placed so the top of the
food will be centered in the oven. Always leave
at least 1 l/2 to 2 inches (4-5 cm) between
the sides of the pan and the oven walls and
other pans.
2. Set the Lower Oven Temperature Control to
the temperature you want. (See the “Baking
chart” on page 12 or the “Roasting chart” on
page 13.) The Lower Oven HEATING Indicator
Light will come on. The oven is preheated
when the Lower Oven HEATING Indicator
Light first goes off.
3. Put food in the oven.
During baking or roasting, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven temperature
at the setting.
The bottom element and outer top element
operate at full power and glow red when-
ever heating.
4. When baking/roasting is done, turn the Lower
Oven Temperature Control to OFF. The Lower
Oven HEATING Indicator Light will go OFF.

Using Your Oven
Continued
Baking chart:
OVEN APPROXIMATE
FOOD TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME
Breads, yeast (Min.)
l loaf 375°F 30-40
l rolls, oan 400°F 12-15
Breads, quick
l biscuits
l muffins
l popovers
l corn bread
l nut bread
l gingerbread
Cakes
l angel food
. layer cake
l loaf cake
l sponge cake
l pound cake
l fruit cake
l sheet cake
Cookies
l drop
’ rolled and refrigerated
l chocolate
l fruit and molasses
l brownies
l macaroons
450°F IO-15
400°F 20-25
450°F 20-25
425°F 25-30
350°F 60-75
350°F 25-30
375°F 30-40
35O”F-375°F 20-30
350°F 35-45
350°F 35-45
350°F 35-45
300°F 2-2 112 hrs.
300°F 25-35
375°F 10-15
375°F 8-12
375°F IO-15
375°F 10-15
350°F 20-30
350°F 12-15
Miscellaneous
l apples, baked
l beans, baked
. custard, cup
l potatoes, baked
l pudding
bread
cottage
rice
l scalloped dishes
375°F 50-60
300°F 5-6 hrs.
325°F 35-40
400°F 75
350°F 45-60
375°F 30-40
325°F 40-60
350°F 60-90
l souffle 350°F 50-60
Pastries
l cream puffs
l custard and pumpkin pie
l pastry shell
l two crust fruit pie
cooked filling
uncooked filling
l meringue topping
400°F 35-40
350°F 30-40
450°F 10-12
400°F 25-30
400°F 40-50
350°F 10-15
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Roasting chart:
- Set selector to Bake.
- Roast at oven temperature of 325”F.* Preheat not needed
- Place roasting pan on flat rack-position 1.
APPROXIMATE APPROXIMATE MINUTES MEAT THERMOMETER
MEAT WEIGHT PER POUND TEMPERATURE
Beef
rolled rib
. rare
l medium
l well done
standing rib
l rare
l medium
l well done
rump roast
l medium
. well done
5-6 Ibs 25-29
35-37
45-47
6-7 Ibs 23-25 140°F
30-32 160°F
35-40 170°F
4-6 Ibs 25-30 160°F
35-37 170°F
140°F
160°F
170°F
Lamb
leg
l rare
l medium
l well done
6-7 Ibs 18-20 140°F
21-24 15O”F-155°F
30-32 180°F
Pork
loin
shoulder
3-4 Ibs 45-48 170°F
5-6 Ibs 28-30 170°F
4-5 Ibs 40-44 185°F
ham, fully cooked 3-5 Ibs 17-18 130°F
8-l 0 Ibs 13-14 130°F
Poultry
chicken* 3-4 Ibs 28-30 185°F”
turkey,
unstuffed
Veal
loin
shoulder
1O-l 6 Ibs 14-19 17O”F-180°F
18-25 Ibs 11-15 17O”F-180°F
3-4 Ibs 35-38 170°F
5-6 Ibs 43-45 170°F
*For chicken, set the oven temperature to 350°F.
**The muscles may not be large enough to use a thermometer.
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Using Your Oven
Continued
Locking
screw
To
OFF
OFF
J
To raise
Tooth ’ \ Notches
Adjusting the oven temperature controls
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
compared to your old oven, the new design may
give you different 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. For the oven you want to adjust, pull the Oven
Temperature Control Knob straight off.
2. Loosen the locking screw. Note the positions
of the notches.
3. To lower the temperature, move the tooth a
notch closer to LO. Each notch equals about
10°F (5°C).
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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Broiling in the single/upper oven:
Broiling is a quick-cook method that will produce
foods that are brown on the outside and moist
and juicy on the inside.
1.
Position the racks properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, lift at front and remove.
3.
Place food on grid on broiler pan and place in
center of the oven rack. Turn the pan so that
the long side is parallel to the oven door for
the best heat distribution and air flow.
Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open
about 6 inches, 15.2 cm). The door will stay
open by itself. Door can remain closed during
broiling, however results may differ.
Set the Upper Oven Selector to BROIL. Do not
preheat the broiler.
Set the Upper Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL or, for custom broiling, to the broiling
temperature you want. (See the “Broiling
chart” on page 17.) The Upper Oven HEAT-
ING Indicator Light will come on.
When broiling is done, turn both the Upper
Oven Selector and the Upper Oven Tempera-
ture Control to OFF. The Upper Oven HEAT-
ING Indicator Light will go OFF.
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Using Your Oven
Continued
Broiling in the lower oven (for double ovens):
1. Position the rack properly before turning on
the oven. To change rack position, pull rack
out to stop, lift at front and remove.
2. Place food on grid on broiler pan and place in
center of the oven rack.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open
about 6 inches, 15.2 cm). The door will stay
open by itself. Door can remain closed during
broiling, however results may differ.
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Broiling chart:
The recommended rack position is numbered lowest (1) to highest (4)
MEAT
Steak, 1” thick
l rare
l medium
l well done
FLAT
RACK
POSITION
3
APPROXIMATE
TOTAL TIME
SELECTOR TEMPERATURE (MINUTES)
BROIL 550°F 16
21
25
Steak, 1 112” thick
9 rare
l medium
Hamburger patties,
112” thick
l medium
3 BROIL 550°F 23
28
4 BROIL 550°F 8-l 2
Lamb chops, 1” thick 3 BROIL 400°F 18-20
Ham slice 112” thick
1” thick 3 BROIL 550°F 10-12 20-22
Pork chops, 1” thick 3 BROIL 450°F 25-28
Frankfurters 3 BROIL 550°F 8
Chicken pieces 2 BROIL 550°F 32
Fish 112” thick
1” thick 2 BROIL 350°F 20
2 BROIL 20-22
Calves liver, 112” thick 3 BROIL 350°F IO-12

Using Your Oven
Continued
Usingthe electronic
MEALTIMER’”clock
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The electronic MEALTIMER’” clock is designed to
turn the upper oven on and off at times you set,
even if you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not
require a preheated oven, such as meats and
casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for
cakes, cookies, etc...undercooking will result.
To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven racks properly and place the
food in the upper oven.
2.
3. Set the Upper Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
4.
Make sure the clock is set to the right time
of day. (See “Setting the electronic clock” on
we 6.1
Set the Upper Oven Temperature Control to the
baking temperature you want.

5. Set the clock for the length of baking time
you want. Push in the Bake Hours button. Turn
the Set Knob until the length of baking time you
want shows in the display. This example shows
2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be set for
up to 11 hours, 59 minutes.
6. The BAKE HOURS Indicator Light will stay on
and the STOP TIME Indicator Light will flash.
The Auto Oven Symbol (in upper left corner of
display) and HEATING Indicator Light will come
on. The display will count down in minutes.
If you want to see Stop Time, push the Stop
Time button. Push the Bake Hours button to see
baking time again.
7. When the baking time is complete, the oven
will beep for l-2 minutes. To stop, push the
Bake Hours button. Turn the Upper Oven
Selector and Upper Oven Temperature Control
to OFF.
8. To stop the timer before the programmed
time, push in the Bake Hours button and turn
the Set Knob counterclockwise until the display
shows “0:OO”.The display will return to the time
of day. Turn the Upper Oven Selector and
Upper Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
To delay start and stop automatically:
Position the oven racks properly and place the
food in the upper oven.
Make sure the clock is set to the right time of
day. (See “Setting the electronic clock” on page
6.)
Set the Upper Oven Selector to TIMED BAKE.
Set the Upper Oven Temperature Control to the
baking temperature you want.
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Using Your Oven
Continued
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Set the clock for the time of day you want
the food to be done (Stop Time): Push in the
Stop Time button, then turn the Set Knob until
the time of day you want the food to be done
shows on the display. This example shows
6 o’clock.
The display will show the time you want set. The
STOP TIME Indicator Light will stay on. The
BAKE HOURS Indicator Light will flash.
Set the clock for the length of baking time
you want: Push in the Bake Hours button, then
turn the Set Knob until the length of baking time
you want shows in the display. This example
shows 2 hours, 15 minutes. Bake Hours can be
set for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes.
The BAKE HOURS Indicator Light will stay on
and the STOP TIME Indicator Light will flash. If
you want to see the Stop Time, push the Stop
Time button. Push the Bake Hours button to see
baking time again.
The clock automatically calculates the time to
turn the oven on. At that time, the Auto Oven
Symbol (in upper left corner of display) and the
Upper Oven HEATING Indicator Light will come
on and the oven will heat. This example shows
the oven on at 45 minutes past 3 o’clock.
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