Whirlpool RB2000XV User manual

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~Contents
BEFOREYOU USEYOUROVEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .
PARTSAND FEATURES
USING YOUR OVEN
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Using the Oven Controls
Baking . . .
Broiling .
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER’ Clock
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Oven Vent 11
Optional Rotisserie 11
CARING FOR YOUR OVEN..
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Control Panel and Knobs 12
Oven Door 12
Oven Window 13
Standard Oven Cleaning 13
Cleaning Chart 14
Oven Light 15
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE
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WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY 20
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Before you useyour oven
Read and carefully follow the Installation Instructions packed wlth
your oven.
Read thls Use & Care Guide and the Cooking Guide carefully for important use
and safety information. Store this literature in a convenient place for future use.
It Is your personal responslbllitY and obllgaffon to be sure your oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the 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 oven.
See Cooklng Gulde for Important safety and use lnformatlon.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or l Let steam and hot air escape
play with any part of the oven, or from the oven before removing
leave them unattended near it. food to prevent burns.
They could be burned or injured. 4.
DO NOT use the oven to heat a
2. DO NOT store things children room. Persons in the room could
might want above the oven. Chil- be burned or injured, or a fire
dren could be burned or injured could start.
while climbing on the door and
the door could be damaged. 5.
DO NOT wear loose or hanging
aarments when usina the oven.
3. KEEP children away from the They could ignite if t6ey touch a
oven when it is on. The oven walls, heating element and you could
racks and door can get hot be burned.
enough to cause burns.
* Put oven racks where you
want them before turning on
the oven. Heated racks
could cause severe burns.
6. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers, they could explode. The
hot contents could burn you
and container particles could
cause iniurv.
l Do not touch any part of the , .
oven, especially the heating 7. When adding or removing food.
elements, until you know they
MAKE SUREto open the oven
are completely cool. Dark ele- door all the way to prevent burns.
ments can still be hot enough
to cause severe burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USEGASOLINE OR OTHERFLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THEVICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE. THEYCOULD
IGNITE CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -
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 service or call with
a question.
l Copy model and Serial numbers Model NUmber
from plate (behind the oven door
on the oven frame] and purchase
date from sales slip. Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in a handy place. Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Parts and features
Model RB2000XV
CONTROL
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TIME TIME / OVEN VENT
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AUTOMATIC
OVEN LIGHT
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OVEN RACK
MODEL AND SERIA
NUMBER PLATE
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ELEMENT

OVEN OVENTEMPERATURE
SELECTOR CONTROL\
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SIGNALLIGHT
Using your oven
Setting the Clock
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and
turn clockwise until clock shows
the right time of day.
2. let the Minute Timer Knob pop
out. Turn clockwise until Minute
Timer hand points to OFF.The
clock setting will change If you
push in the knob when turning.

Using the Minute Tiier
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer.
Set it in minutes up to an hour. You will hear a buzzer when the set time is up.
DO NOT PUSH IN THEKNOB when setting the Minute Timer.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the
Minute Timer Knob until the timer
hand passes the setting You want.
2. Wlthout pushing in, turn the knob
back to the setting you want.
When the time is up, a buzzer
will sound. To stop the buzzer, turn
the Minute Timer hand to OFF.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE MINUTE TIMER KNOB CHANGES THECLOCK
SETTING.
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Using the Oven Controls
Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least lY2to
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.
2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want. The Oven Signal Light will
come on. The oven is preheated
when the Oven Signal Light first
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
Oven Signal 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 Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to 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.
OFF
i. To lower the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(SOC].
LOCKING
OFF
2. Loosen the locking screw. Note
the position of the notches.
4. To raise the temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 10°F (WC].
Tighten fhe locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See “Broil Chart” in
the Cooking Guide or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to BROIL.
5. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Oven Signal Light goes off.
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 lower the tempera-
ture, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
NOTE:The door must be partly open whenever the oven Is set to BROIL.
leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain proper temperatures.

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 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 and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start.
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the
right time of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED.
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6. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The oven will now start
and stop automatically.
7. After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time, turn
both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.

To start baking now and stop automatically:
1. Position rack(s) properly and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock Is set to the right time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven
to shut off.
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. After baking is done or to stop the oven before the preset tlme,
turn both the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control to OFF
Hot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent on the top of the
control panel. The vent is needed for
air circulation. Do not block the vent.
Poor baking can result.
The Oven Vent
Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
RCK-79/261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.

Caring for your oven
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off.
2. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to wipe the
control panel. Rinse and wipe dry
3. Wash control knobs in warm soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
4. Push control knobs straight back on. Make sure they point to OFF.
The Oven Door
Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven.
1.
Open the door to the first stop
position.
2. Hold the door at both sides and lift
it at the same angle it is in.
3. To replace, fit the bottom corners
of the door over the ends of the
hinges.
Push the door down evenly. The
door will close only when it is on
the hinges correctly.
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The Oven Window
Your oven has an oven window that the outer glass and frame can be removed
for cleaning.
To remove the outer window:
With the door closed, remove the
screws from the top of the outer
window frame.
To replace the outer window:
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2. Slightly tip the window and
frame out from the top.
3. With both hands, lift up on both
sides of the frame.
1. Fit the bottom tabs of the frame
into the bottom of the window
opening.
3. Replace the screws.
2. Push the top of the frame into
place while pushing down.
Standard Oven Cleaning
The Standard Oven has to be hand cleaned. Use warm soapy water and steel
wool pads and a commercial oven cleaner. See “Cleaning Chart” for further
instructions.
Do not allow commercial oven cleaner to contact the heatlng elements,
thermostat, oven seal or exterior surfaces of the oven. Damage will occur.

Using Foil
To catch sugar or starch spills from pies and casseroles, use a piece of
heavy-duty aluminum foil or a shallow pan on the lower rack, slightly larger
than the cooking container.
NOTE: Do not use toll or foil liner to cover the oven floor. Poor baking results
could occurS
Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Oven
exterior Warm soapy water and
a sotl cloth.
Plastic scrubbing pad
for stubborn spots.
l Wipe off regularly when oven is
cool.
9 Do not allow food oontalnlng
acids (such as vinegar, tomato,
lemon Juice or milk) to remaln
on surface. Aolds will remove
the glossy flnlsh.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Control knobs Warm soapy water and
a soft cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
Control panel Warm soapy water or
spray glass cleaner
and a soft cloth.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Follow directions provided with
the cleaner.
Broiler pan
and grid
Oven racks
Oven door
glass
Warm soapy water or a
l Clean after each use.
soapy steel wool pad.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel
soapy steel wool pads. wool pads for stubborn areas.
Spray glass cleaner or
l Make sure oven Is cool.
warm soapy water and a
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Follow dlrectlons provided with
the cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and drv well.
Standard Warm soapy water or
oven soapy steel wool pads.
l Remove door for easier access.
l Place newspaper on floor to protect
floor surface.
Commercial oven CleCnerS. l Follow dlrections provided with the
oven cleaner.
l Rinse well with clear water.
l Use in well ventilated room.
l Do not allow commerolal oven
cleaners to contact the heatlng
elements, oven seal or exterior
surfaces ot the oven. Damage
will occur.
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The 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, push the Oven Light Switch on the control panel.
Push it again to turn off the light.
To Replace:

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
2. If you need
assistance... assistance%.
Performance problems often result
from little things you can find and fix
without tools of any kind.
If nothing operates:
l Is the oven wired into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? (See In-
stallation Instructions.)
l Have you checked your home’s
main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector turned to a set-
ting (BAKE or BROIL, but not TIMED)?
l Is the Oven Temperature Control
turned to a temperature setting?
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
l Is the oven level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking Guide?
l If baking, have you allowed 11/2 to 2
inches (4-5 cm] on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Have you preheated the oven as the
recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in the
recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe
from a reliable source?
See the Cooking Guide for more infor-
mation on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” serv-
ice assistance telephone number.
Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:
l-800-253-1301
and talk with one of our trained con-
sultants The consultants can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company in your
area.
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3. If you need service*. ..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
chised TECH-
] CARE@ Service
&iwE Companies.
TECH-CARE serv-
FRANCWSED
SERVICEJ
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are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) or look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and
talk with one of our consultants, or if
you prefer, write to:
Mr. Donald Skinner
Director of Customer Relations
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP”
replacement parts%..
FSP is a registered trademark of
Whirlpool Corporation for quality
parts. Look for this symbol of quality
whenever you need a replacement
part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and
work right, because they are made to
the same exacting specifications
used to build every new Whirlpool
appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in
your area, referto Step 3aboveorcall
the Whirlpool COOL-LINE service as-
sistance number in Step 2.
* If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for assist-
ance.

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WHIRLPOOL” RANGE PRODUCT
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LENGTHOF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAYFOR
FULLONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@replacement parts and repair labor to
From Date of Purchase correct defects in materials orworkmanship.
Service must be provided by a franchised
TECH-CAREa service company.
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAYFOR
A. Service calls to:
I. Correct the installation of the range product.
2. Instruct you how to use the range product.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wirlng or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFORINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
Whirlpool
Part No. 3148314
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