Whirlpool RB265PXK User manual

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BUILT-IN OVEN
Self-Cleaning
Model RB265PXK
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Contents
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Before You Use Your Oven
Important Safety Instructions.
Parts and Features.
Using Your Oven.
The Electronic MEALTIMiR’
Clock,
Setting the Electronic Clock
Using the Electronic
Minute Timer
Using the Oven Controls’ : :
Baking or Roasting
Broiling
Using the Electronic’ ”
Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
Other Operating Hints
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The Oven Vent.
Optional Rotisserie
Caring for Your Oven.
Control Panel and Knobs
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle
Cleaning Chart
The Oven Light
If You Need Service or
Assistance.
I. Before Calling for
Assistance
2 IfYou Need Assistance
3. If You Need Service
4. If You Have a Problem
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c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation
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Before you use your oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed with
your oven.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooklng Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information. Store these in a convenient place for future use
It is your personal responsibility and obligation 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 your “Cooking Guide” for additional safety and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT
SAFk:TY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the oven, or
leave them unattended near It.
They could be burned or injured
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the oven. Chil-
dren could be burned or injured
while climbing on the door and
the door could be damaged.
3. KEEP children away from the oven
when it is on The oven walls, racks
and door can get hot enough to
cause burns
9 Put oven racks where you want
them before turning on the oven.
Heated racks could cause
severe burns.
l Do not touch any part of the
oven, especially the heating el-
ements, until you know they are
completely cool. Dark elements
can still be hot enough to cause
severe burns
4.
5.
6.
7.
l Let steam and hot air escape
from the oven before removing
food to prevent burns.
DO NOT use the oven to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start
DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the oven.
They could ignite if they touch a
heating element and you could
be burned.
DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers, they could explode. The
hot contents could burn you and
container particles could cause
Injury.
MAKE SURE to open the oven
door all the way when adding or
removing food to prevent burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
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.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features
Model RB265PXK
OVEN VENT
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMB
PLATE
BROIL ELEMENT
SELF-CLEANING
OVEN
OVEN DOOR
I
CONTROL PANEL LOCK LEVER
COVER PANEL
AUTOMATIC OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH
OVEN RACK
GUIDE
BAKE ELEMENT
FIBERGLASS
HEAT SEAL
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service or call wlth
a questlon, have thls lnformatlon
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate located
behlnd the oven door).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy thls Informatlon In these
spaces. Keep thls book wlth your
warranty and sales slip.
There Isno warranty reglstratlon to
r0tUrR Proof-of-purchase Isall that Is
requlred for In-warranty servlce.
Model Number
Berlal Number
Purehare Date
Sorvloe CompanylPhono Number
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ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER* OVEN
OVEN LIGHT CLEAN LOCK OVEN
SWITCH LIGHT LIGHT SIGNAL
LIGHT
Using your oven
The Electronic 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.
l When setting the Time-f-Day Clock, the display shows hours and minutes.
Twenty-five minutes past Forty-five minutes past
six o’clock. twelve o’clock.
l When using the Min/Sec Timer, the display shows minutes and seconds in the
following sequence.
- For settings from 1-59 seconds, each second will show in the display.
llm!iBmm
- For settings from110 minutes, the display will increase in10 second
increments

- For settings from1699 minutes, the display will increase in1 minute
Increments.
l When using the Bake Hours and/or Stop Time, the display shows hours and
minutes.
Two-hours and fifteen- Eleven-hours and fifty-nine
minutes minu*es.
Other operating hints may be found on page 14.
Setting the Electronic Clock
When you first plug in the range or if your electricity goes off for a while, each
light in the display will flash in sequence. Then, 4 eights and the MiniSec Timer
and Bake Hours slgnal lights will flash. The flashing means that the clock is
ready to be set.
1. Push in both the Min/Sec Timer
Button and the Bake Hours Button.
“0:OO” will show in the Display
and the Signal 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 counter-
clockwise decreases the num-
bers. The display will show the
time you set in hours and minutes.

Using the Electronic Minute
The Minute Tinner does not start or stop the
It can be set ili minutes and seconds up tc
the set time has elapsed. I 99 minutes. You will hear beeps when
1. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button.
The Signal 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. Atter setting the time you want,
the Signal Light will stay on and
the Display will start counting
down in seconds.
When the tlme has elapsed, you will
hear a beeping sound. Push tht
Set Timer Button to stop the beep-
ing or the beeping will automaticaHy
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Using the Oven Controls
Baking or roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven
To change rack position, lift
rack at front and pull out
Rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered
in the oven. Always leave at least
1tz to 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 on BAKE 3. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to the baking temperature
you want.
4. When the Oven Indicator Light
goes off, the oven is preheated.
Put food in the oven. Note: Oven
racks, walls and door will be
hot.
5. During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Oven Indicator Light will turn on
and off with the elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the 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 your 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.
It 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
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OFF
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3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C)
2. Loosen the locking screw. Note
the position of the notches.
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OFF
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4.
To mise the temperature, move
a notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (S’C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Broiling
I, Position the rack properly for
broil\ng. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
3. Leave the door open about 4
Inches (10.2 cm]. The door will stay
open by itself.
4. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL
When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
Custom Broil
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Lower Oven Indicator 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%). The
lower the 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.
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Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER’ Clock is designed to turn the 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 e
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
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To start baking now and shut off automatically:
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1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven
3. Set Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE
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 dis-
play. This example shows 2 hours,
15 minutes. Bake Hours can be
set for up to 11hours, 59 minutes.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the
right time of day.
4. Set the Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want.
6. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Signal
Light and Auto Oven Light will
come on. The display will count
down in mlnutes. If you want to
see Stop Time, push the Stop Time
Button. Push the Bake Hours
Button to see baking time again.
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7. When the bakmg time is com-
plete, you will ‘lea! a beeping
sound. Push the Bake tlours
Button to stop the beeprng or
the beeping w II stop automa.-
tically in l-2 minutes Turn
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
Stop the oven before the pro-
grammed time, push in the Bake
Hours Button. Turn the Set Knob
counterclockwise until the display
shows “0:OO:’ The display WIII
return to the time of day.
Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Delay start and automatic shut-off:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day.
3. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
4. Set the Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want
5. 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 six O’clock.
6. The Display will show the time you
set. The Stop Time Signal Light will
stay on. The Bake Hours Signal
Light will flash.
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7. Set the clock for the Iength of
baking time you want: Fush in th6
Bake Hours ButW then tLrn the
Set Knob until We ,er:gth .,f baKlr&
time you want shows i? the dis-
play. This examole st7oH.s 2 hoclrs,
15 minutes. Baka Hours can be set
for up to 11hours 99 !*l;n.ites.
8. The Bake Hours Signal Light
will stay on and the Stop Time
Signal Light will flash. If you
want to see Stop Tlme, push the
Stop Time Button. Push the Bake
Hours Button to see baking time.
9. The clock automatically calcu-
lates the time tc turn the oven
on. At that time, the Oven Signal
Light and Auto Oven Symbol will
come on and the oven will heat.
This example shows the oven on
at 45 minutes past 3 o’clock.
11. To stop the oven before the
preset time: Push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set
Knob counterclockwise until the
display shows “0:OO”
Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
10. When baking is complete the
oven will shut off automatically.
You will hear a beeping sound.
Push the Bake Hours Button to
stop the beeping or the beeping
will stop automatically inl-2
minutes.
Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF
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Other Operating Hints
l If you wan1 to c jr< d .vhclt you have programmed, press the button forthe
function you w ~ln+‘c r-heck The display will show what you have programmed
for that functiori
l If you want to c hec k t’le -ime of day, press the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours
Buttons. The displav ~vIIIshow the ttme of day.
l A rapidly flashlng sqnal light indicates an error in programming. Cancel any
entries and beglp again
The Oven Vent
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 blockthe vent.
Poor baking can result
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.
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Caring for your oven
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off
2. Use warm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth to
wipe the control DaneI. Rinse and
dry well
3. Wash control knobs In warm
soapy water Rinse well and dry 4. Push control knobs back on
Make sure they point to OFF.

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away Soil. Before YOUStart,
make sure you understand exactly how to use 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 oven
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
DO NOT clean the flberglars seal.
DO NOT move if or bend If. 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. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
tips on page 18. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
Clean Seal Clean Door Clean Frame
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat 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.
Waif 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 surface.
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Setting the C
Be sure the kitchen
normal smoke and
1. Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Cont’ol on
CLEAN
3. Push in and release the Self-Clean
Button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning
cycle will be set automatically.
The display WIII count down the
time in minutes. The Auto Oven
Light and Self-Cleap Signal Light
will stay on.
If a cleaning cycle other than 3
hours is desired, push ir the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set Knob
to the new time up to 3 hours
l Use 2 hours for light soil
l Use 3 hours or more for moderate
to heavy soil.
the Lock Lever all the’way to the
right. The Clean Light will come
on only when the lever is in this
position.
4. The Lock Light will come on when
5.
the oven temperature exceeds
normal baking temperatures. The
Lock Lever must not be moved
and the door can’t be opened
when the light is on. If you want
to see Stop lime, push the Stop
Time Button. Push the Self-Clean
Button to see cleaning time
again.
NOTE: The Bake Hours and
Stop lime Signal lights will
flash durlng fhe entire
clean cycle.
After the cleaning cycle is
completed, the Auto Oven and
Self-Clean Lights will go off. The
display will show the time of day.
When the Lock Light goes off,
move the Lock Lever back to the
left. Do not force it. Wait until it
will move easily. This turns off the
Clean Light.

6. After the oven is cool, wipe off
any residue or ash with a damp
cloth. If needed, touch up spots
with a soapy steel-wool pad.
Special mps
Keep the kitchen well ventilated
during the cleanrng cycle fo help
get rid of normal heat, odors and
smoke.
If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get
the oven as clean as you ex-
pected, the cycle may not have
been set long enough or you
may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the cleaning time
longer the next time and hand
clean areas noted on page 20.
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, dis-
color 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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To stop the cleaning cycle at any
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
time:
Temperature Control to OFF.When
1. FQJ%J;~and release the Self-Clean the Lock Light goes off, move the
Lock Lever back to the left. DO
NOT FORCE IT. Wait until it moves
easily.
How It Works
Durrng the self-cleaning cycle, the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking
or broiling...approximately 875 F(468 C) This heat breaks up grease and soil and
burns it off
The graph shows approxrmate temperatures and frmes during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEllING
[Approximate Temperatures and Times)
1000 'I
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075
s T f
(468°C) CLEANING
I 1 I
1 I -.
800°F I R I
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6OO’F - Y I I I I OVEN SHUTS OFF -
m I I I I I
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400°F’ lN ’ 560°F (293”C] 520°F (271°C) _ \I 204°C
2OO”F$ ’ LOCK LIGHT ON LOCK LIGHTOFF y\
1 I I I
I 1 I , \
93°C
START ‘2 hr 1hr 1’2 hrs 2 hrs 2’2 hrs 3 hrs 3$, hrs STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour setting IS up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.

Cleaning Chart
PART
Oven exterior
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when oven is
water. cool.
Nylon or plastic scouring
l Do not allow foods containing acids
pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Acids will remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Broiler pan and Warm, soapy water or
l Wash with other cooking utensils
arld steel-wool bad. 9 Do not place in Self-Cleanina Oven.
Control knobs
Control panel
Warm, soapy water and
bristle brush.
Warm, soapy water and
spray glass cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
Oven racks Self-Cleaning Oven Cycle; l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
warm, soapy water or Cycle.
soapy steel-wool pad. l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel-
wool pads for stubborn areas.
NOTE: The oven racks will discolor and be harder to slide when
lefl In the SelfCleanIng Cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove them from the oven and clean by hand.
Oven door glass Spray glass cleaner:
l Make sure oven is cool.
warm, soapy water or l Follow directions provided with
plastic scouring pad. cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well with a
soft cloth.
SelfCleanIng
Oven For areas outside Self- = Follow directions starting on page
Cleaning area use warm, 16, “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle:’
soapy water or soapy
l Do not use commercial oven
steel-wool pads. cleaners.
l Do not use foil to line the bottom of
your Self-Cleaning Oven.
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