Whirlpool RB260PXK User manual

BUtLT-INSELF-CLEANING
ELECTRtCOVEN
Models RB26OOXK;RB260PXK
Oven Vent
Control Panel
Mciwal Oven
light Switch
I ’ 11
Model and
I! I Serlol Number Plate
Automotlc Oven
Light Switch
Lock Lever Cover Panel
Broll Element
Oven Rack Guide
Oven Front From0
Boke Element
lberglass Heat Seal
Air Flow Oven Door
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 the plate
just behind the oven door)
2. Purchase or installation date from your sales slip.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase~lnsfallallon Date
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book,
your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy
place.
Setwce Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooklng Guide”for Important safety Informatlon.

Your responsfb2lMes.. l
Proper installation and safe use of the oven are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “Use and Care Guide”and the “Cooking
Guide”carefully for important use and safety information.
Installation
You must be sure Your oven is...
l installed and leveled in a wall
or cabinet that will hold the
weight;
9 installed in a well-ventilated
area protected from the
weather;
l properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
grounding. (See “Installation
Instructions.“]
Proper use
You must be sure Your oven is...
l used only for jobs expected of
home ovens;
l used only by people who can
operate it properly;
l properly maintained
Contents
Page
Your Responslbllltles
2
Installation 2
Proper Use 2
Safety 3
Using Your Oven
Setting the Controls
4
Baking 4
Resettrng the Oven Temperature Control, 4
Broiling 5
Oven Rack Posrtlons 5
Setting the Clock 6
Using the Minute Timer 6
Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 7
Oven Light 8
Oven Vent 8
Optional Rotrsserle 8
CleaningandCarlngForYourOven ..::::::::. 9
The Control Panel and Knobs 9
The Oven Window
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle’ 9
10
Cleaning Chart
If You Need Service or Assistance’ : : : : : : : : : : : 1
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14
1 Before Calling for Assistance 14
2. If You Need Assistance 14
3. If You Need Service 14
4. If You Have a Problem 15 .Tmk

Using your oven
Adjustable Oven
Automatic MEALTIMER’ Clock Stop Time Knob Manual Oven Light Switch Temperature Control
/
Minute Timer I , .
Start Time Knob Oven &e&or / \ ‘Clean Light
Oven Slgnal Light Lock Light
4. Let the oven preheat until the Signal Light
goes off.
5. Put food in the oven.
6. When done baking, turn both knobs to
OFF.
Durlng baking, the elements will turn on
and off to help hold the oven temperature at
the setting. (The top element will never turn
red, but will be hot.) The Signal Light will turn
on and off with the elements.
RESETTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder at the same settings than your
old oven? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradu-
ally over the years. The accurate setting of your new oven can seem different
If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting, follow these steps:
Lockin$ Screw
1. Pull out the center
of the Oven Tem-
perature Control.
2. Loosen the lock-
ing screw.
OFF OFF
Tooth Notches
3. To lower the tem-
perature, move
black ring so
tooth is closer to
LO. Each notch
equals about IO’F
(5°C).
Tooih Notches
4. To raise the tem-
perature, move
black ring so
tooth is closer to
HI. Each notch
equals about IO’F
(5X).
Tlghten the locklng screw. Replace the knob. -Tmk

1. Place the rack where You 2. Put broiler pan and food
want it for broiling. (See on the rack.
below for suggestions.) I
4. Set Oven Temperature
Control to BROIL (Set on a
lower temperature for
slower broiling See
below )
5. During broiling the oven
door must be partly open
A built-in stop w/II hold it
there
3. Set Oven Selector to
BROIL.
6. When broiling is done,
turn both knobs to OFF.
Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a setting
lower than BROIL When it’s on BROIL, the broil element is on all the time. When it’s
on a temperature, the element turns off and on. The lower the temperature setting,
the shorter are the times when the element is on.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly
open for all brolllng temperatures.
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
Position racks before turning on the oven.
Broil Element
pull out
BAKING OR ROASTING BROILING
Food for baking or roasting should be
placed in the center of the oven.
Always leave at least I’; to 2 inches
(4-5 cm) between the sides of a pan and the
oven wall and another pan. For more informa-
tion, see the “Cooklng Guide.”
Adjust the top rack so the food to be broiled
is at a suggested distance from the broil ele-
ment. [See page 6.) ALWAYS broil with the
door open to the broil-stop.
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SETTING
Su
di f?gested oven-rack positions and broiling times for erent kinds of meats.
Approxtmate Mlnutes -
Selector set to BROIL
Food Descrlptlon Inches (cm) from top
of food to Brotl Element 1st slde 2nd slde
Beef Steaks
Rare 1 (2.5 cm) 3 (8 cm)
Medium 1 (2.5 cm) 3 (8 cm)
Well done 1 (2.5 cm] 3 (8 cm)
Beef Steaks
Rare II2 (4cm) 4 -5 (IO-13 cm)
Medium It2 (4cm) 4 -5 (IO-13 cm)
Well Done lJ2 (4cm) 4 -5 (lo-13 cm)
Hamburgers I2 /I cm) 3 (8cm)
Lamb Chops
Medium 1 (2.5cm) 3 (8cm)
Ham slice, Drecooked I7 -1
7-9 3-5
9-l 1 4-7
11-13 5-7
13-15 6-8
17-19 8-l 0
19-21 14-16
6-8 4-5
6-8 4-5
or tendered (i-2.5 cm) 3 (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
-
Canadian Bacon I2 [I cm1 3 (8cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop I4 -1
Well done
Chicken
Fish
liver
Frankfurters
THE CLOCK
(2-2.5 cm) 4 -5 (IO-13 cm) 15 10
2-3 lb.
(l-l.5 kg)
cut in half 7 -9 (18-23 cm) 25-30 1O-l 2
whole 3 (8cm) II-16 9-14
fillets 3 (8cm) 7-8 5-7
3 (8cm) 3 3
4 -5 (IO-13 cm) 6-7 4-5
Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock
1. Push In Mlnute Timer Knob and turn 2. let the Mlnute Tlmer Knob pop out. Turn
clockwlse until clock digits show the right counterclockwise until the Minute Trmer
time of day dial shows OFF. The clock settlng will
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
change If you push In when turning.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when settina the Minute Timer
1. Wlthout pushlng In the Mlnute Timer
Knob, turn it until the time showing in the 2. Wlthout pushlng In, turn the knob back so
window is longer than you want. the setting you want shows in the window.
3. When the time is up, a buzzer will sound.
To stop the buzzer, turn the dial to OFF
wlthout pushlng In the knob.
PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING.

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 ore not around.
To start and stop baking automatlcally:
1. Put the racks where you
want them and place the
food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set 3. Push in and turn the Start
to the right time of day. Time Knob clockwlse
to the time you want bak-
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob clockwlse
to the time you want the
oven to shut off.
5. Set the Oven Selector on
TIMED BAKE. 6. Set the Oven Temperature
Control on the baking
temperature you want.
7. After baking ISdone, turn 8. To stop the oven before
both knobs to OFF. the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF.
To stop baking automatically:
1. Put the racks where you want them and 4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
place the food in the oven. 5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time baking temperature you want.
of day. 6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock-
OFF.
wise to the time you want the oven to shut 7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
Off
turn both knobs to OFF.
SPECIAL CAUTION:
Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half-
while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid cup (118 ml] of water for 1 to 1% hours.
using dishes with milk or eggs, cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to
soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item start should be very cold or frozen before
with baking powder or yeast. it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN
Smoked or frozen meats may be used; FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN
so can vegetables, fruits and casserole- TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.
type foods. Vegetables can be cooked in
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THE OVEN LIGHT
The oven light will come on when you open the oven door or when you push the
Oven Light switch. Close the oven door or push the switch again to shut off the light.
To replace the light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply
4. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb
available from most gro-
cery, variety and
hardware stores.
2. Remove the bulb cover by 3. Remove the light bulb from
pulling out on the wire Its socket.
holder ond moving it to-the
stde
5. Replace the bulb cover
and snap the wire holder
in place. The bulb must
have thk cover when the
oven is betng used.
6. Turn electrical power bock
on at main power supply.
THE OVEN VENT
When the oven is on, hot air and moisture
escape through a vent on top of the control
panel. The vent is needed for air circulation.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking con result
THE’ OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
If you would like a rotisserie for your oven, you con order a kit (Part No. 261881)
from your dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions.

Cleaning and caring for your oven
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
1. First make sure
knobs are on OFF
then pull knob
straight off.
2. Use worm soapy 3. Wash knobs in 4. Push knobs
water and a soft warm soapy straight bock on.
cloth to wipe water. Rinse well Make sure they
the panel. Rinse and dry. are on OFF.
and wipe dry.
THE OUTER OVEN WINDOW
If your oven has a window instead of a block gloss door, the outer gloss and
frame con be removed for cleaning. DO NOT take apart a black glass door.
REMOVING
With the door closed. remove
the screws from the top of the
outer window frame
REPLACING
Fit the bottom tabs of the Push the top of the frame into
frame into the bottom of the the opening while pushing
window opening. down
Tip the wrndow and frame oul
from the top siightli/ Lift up on both sides of the
frame
Replace the screws
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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 USE:the cycle
safely.
BEFORE YOU START
Clean Frame
1.
Clean areas that may not be cleaned
during the cycle Use hot water and deter-
gent or a soapy steel-wool pad on
l the frame around the oven
l the Inside of the door, especially the part
outsrde the oven seal.
DO NOT try to clean the fiberglass seal. DO
NOT move it or bend it.
4.
Remove any pots or pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
Wrpe out any loose soil or grease. Thuswill
help reduce smoke during the cleaning
cycle
Make sure the motor socket cover is
closed if your oven has a rotisserie
SPECIAL CAUTIONS
DO NOT block the vent
during the cleaning cycle
Air must move freely for
best results.
DO NOT touch the oven
during the cleaning Cycle
...it can burn you.
DO NOT use commercial
oven cleaners in your oven.
Damage to the porcelain
finish may occur.
DO NOT force the Lock
Lever. The lever is designed
to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to
safely open.
DO NOT use foil or other
liners in the oven. During
the cleaning Cycle, foil
can burn or melt.
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