Whirlpool RB270PXK User manual

304NCH BUILT-INSELF-CLEANING 8r
CONTINUOUS-CLEANING ELECTRICOVENS
Model RB270PXK
Automatic Upper Oven
light Switch
Manual Oven Light Switch
J
Upper Oven
Ah Flow Oven Door
Fiberglass Heat Seal
Contlnuous-Cleanlng
Lower Oven
Model and Serlol
Number Plate
(not shown)
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
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Model Number
! Complete Model and Serial Nur-36-1s [frr_ m t’le alute
lust behlcd the lower oven door]
2 Purchase date from your sales $11~
Ser~ol Number
Purchase Date
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your warranty and the sales slip together In a handy
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Service Company and Phone Number
See the “Cooklng Guide”tor Important safety Intormatlon.

Your responsibilitties.. .
Proper installation and safe use of the oven are your personal
responsibilities. Read thls”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;
l 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 Responsibilities ......... ... 2
Installation ........................ 2
Proper Use ........... 2
Safety, ........... ” I I : ” 3
Using Your Ovens .................. 4
Baking in the Upper Oven .... ......... 4
BakingintheLowerOven ................... 4
Resetting Oven Temperature Control ....... 5
Broiling in the Upper Oven .................. 5
Broiling in the Lower Oven .................. 5
Oven Rack Positions ......................... 6
Clock and Minute Timer ...................... 7
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock ........ 7
Oven Vents .................................... 8
Optional Rotisserie ............................ 8
Oven Lights ................................... 9
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven ............ 10
Control Panel and Knobs .................... 10
Cleaning Chart .............. ... ......... 10
Oven Door ............ ................... 1I
The Self-Cleaning Upper Oven ....... ....... 12
The Continuous-Cleaning Lower Oven ....... 15
If You Need Service or Assistance .............. 17
1. Before Calling for Assistance .............. 17
2. If You Need Assistance .................... 17
3. If You Need Service 18.......................
4. If You Have a Problem 18................... *Tmk

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Using your ovens
Automatic Stop Time Manual Oven Upper Oven Upper Oven Upper Oven
MEALTIMER * Clock Knob \ Llght Switch Selector , Clean Light Signal Light
Minute Timer Start Time
Knob Adjustable Lower Lower Oven Upper Oven Adjustable Upper
Oven Temperature Signal Light Lock Light Oven Temperature
Control Control
SETTING THE CONTROLS
BAKING IN THE UPPER OVEN
1. Put oven racks where you want them.
(See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Set Upper Oven Selector to BAKE.
3. Set Upper Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want
4. Let the oven preheat until the Upper Oven
Signal Light goes off.
5. Put food in the oven.
6. When done baking, turn both knobs to OFF.
BAKING IN THE LOWER OVEN
1. Put the oven rack where you want it.
(See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Set the Lower Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
3. Let the oven preheat until the Lower Oven
Signal Light goes off.
4. Put food in the oven.
5. When done baking, turn the control to OFF.
Durlng baking, the elements will turn on
and off to help hold the oven temperature at
the settlng. (The top element will never turn
red, but will be hot.] The Slgnal Light tor the
oven(s) belng used will turn on and off wlth
the elements.
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*Tmk

RESETTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLS
Does either oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the same
settings? The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually
over the years. The accurate setting of your new ovens can seem different. If you
think either or both oven temperatures need adjusting, follow these steps:
OFF OFF OFF
Locking Screw lootil Notches Tooth Noiches
1. Pull out the center
2. Loosen the lock- 3. To lower the tem- 4. To raise the tem-
of either or both ing screw. perature, move black perature, move black
Oven Tempera- ring so tooth is ring so tooth is
ture Controls. closer to LO. Each closer to HI. Each
notch equals notch equals
about 10 F (5 C]. about 10 F (5 C].
mghten the locking screw. Replace the knob.
BROILING IN THE UPPER OVEN /
1. Place rack where you
want it for broiling. (See
oaae 6 for suaaestions.)
2. Put broiler pan and food
on the rack.
4. Set Upper Oven Tempera-
ture 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 will hold it
there.
3. Set Upper Oven Selector
to BROIL.
6. When broiling is done,
turn both knobs to OFF.
Brolllng can be slowed (upper oven only] by setting the Upper Oven Tempera-
ture Control to a setting lower than BROIL. When its 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 tor all brolllng temperatures.
BROILING IN THE LOWER OVEN
1. Place rack where you
want it for broiling. [See
page 6 for suggestions.)
2. Put broiler pan and food
on the rack.
3. Set Lower Oven Tempera- !% When broiling is done,
ture Control to BROIL. turn the control to OFF.
4. During broiling the oven
door must be partly open.
A built-in stop will hold it there. 5

OVEN RACK POSITIONS
Posltlon racks before turning on an oven.
Broil Element
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BAKING OR ROASTING BROILING
Food for baking or roasting should be Adjust the rack so the food to be broiled is
placed in the center of the oven. at a suggested distance from the broil ele-
Always leave at least 1% to 2 inches
ment. (See below.) ALWAYS broil with the
(4-5 cm] between the sides of a pan and the door open to the broil-stop.
oven wall and another pan. For more informa-
tion, see the “Cooking Guide.”
Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times for
different kinds of meats.
Approxlmate Minutes -
Selector set to BROIL
Food Descrlptlon Inches cm) from top
\of food o Broil Element 1st side 2nd slde
Beef Steaks
Rare I” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 7-9 3-5
Medium 1 (2.5 cm) 3’ (8 cm) 9-11 4-7
Well done 1” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 1l-l 3 5-7
Beef Steaks
Rare 1% (4 cm) 8-5” (IO-13 cm) 13-15 6-8
Medium 1% (4 cm) 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm] 17-49 8-10
Well Done 1%” (4 cm) 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm) 19-21 14-16
Hamburgers %” (1 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Lamb Chops
Medium 1” (2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Ham slice, precooked y”-1”
or tendered (I-2.5 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon 7” (1 cm) 3” (8 cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop %“-I”
Well done (2-2.5 cm) 4”-5” (IO-13 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3 lb.
(l-l.5 kg)
cut in half 7”-9” (18-23 cm) 25-30 IO-12
Fish whole 3” (8 cm) 11-16 9-14
fillets 3” (8 cm) 7-8 5-7
Liver l/y+“”
(1-2 cm) 3” (8 cm) 3 3
Frankfurters 4”-5” (1O-l 3 cm) 6-7 4-5

SETTING THE CLOCK
Push in and turn the Minute Bmer Knob to set the Clock.
1. Push In Minute nmer Knob and turn 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn
clockwlse until clock digits show the right counterclockwise until the Minute Timer
time of dav. dial shows OFF. The clock settlng will
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
change It you push In when turning.
DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when settina the Minute i7mer.
1 . Wlthout pushlng ln the Minute nmer
Knob, turn it until the time showing in the
window is longer than you want.
2. Wlthout pushlng In, turn the knob back so
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 desianed to turn the upper oven on and off
at times you set...even when you are not around Tmk
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Put the upper oven racks
where you want them
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 Start Time Knob clockwise
to the time you want bak-
ing to start.
4. Push in and turn the Stop
Bme Knob clockwlre
to the time you want the
oven to shut off.
5. Set the Upper Oven
Selector on TIMED BAKE.
6. Set the Upper Oven Tem-
perature Control on the
baking temperature you
want. 7

7. Afler baking is done, turn
both knobs to OFF.
8. To stop the oven before
the preset time, turn both
knobs to OFF.
To stop baking automatically:
1. Put the upper oven racks where you want 4. Set the Upper Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
them and place the food in the oven.
2. 5. Set the Upper Oven Temperature Control Make sure the clock is set to the right time on the baking temperature you want.
of day.
3.
6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to OFF.
Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock-
WlSe to the time you want the oven to shut 7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
turn both knobs to OFF.
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
THE OVENVENTS
When the upper oven is on, hot air and mois-
ture escape through a vent on top of the control
panel. Air from the lower oven vents just above
the lower oven door. These vents are needed for
air circulation.
Do not block the vents. Poor baking can result.
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
If you would like a rotisserie tor your oven, you can order a kit (Part No. 261881)
from your dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions.

THE OVEN LIGHTS
Both oven lights will come on when you push the Oven light Switch. Push the
switch again to shut them off. Both lights will also come on when an oven door is
opened
To replace the upper oven
light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply.
4. Replace the bulb with a 5. Replace the bulb cover
40-watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder
available from most gro- in place. The bulb must
cery, variety and have this cover when the
hardware stores. oven is being used.
To replace the lower oven
light bulb:
1. Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply.
2. Remove the bulb cover by 3. Remove the light bulb from
pulling out on the wire its socket
holder and moving it to the
side
6. Turn electrical power back
on at main power supply.
2. Remove the light bulb
from its socket. 3. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb
available from most gro-
cery, variety and
hardware stores. Turn the
power back on at the
main power supply. 9

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 warm soapy ’ Wash knobs in 4. Push knobs
water and a soft warm soapy straight back on
cloth to wipe water. Rinse well Make sure they
the panel. Rinse and dry. are on OFF.
and wipe dry.
PART
CLEANING CHART
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Outside of
oven Soft cloth, warm soapy
l Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.
water l Do not allow food containing acids
Nylon or plastic scouring (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or
pad for stubborn spots milk) to remain on surface. Acids will
remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Control knobs Warm, sudsy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
bristle brush
l Do not soak.
Aluminum
broiler pan
and grid
Warm, soapy water or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
soapy steel wool pads
l Do not clean in self-cleaning cycle.
Control panel Warm, soapy water
Commercial glass
cleaner
Oven door Warm, soapy water or
glass plastic scrubbing pad
Commercial glass
cleaner
l Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
l Follow directions with cleaner.
l Make certain oven is cool. Wash, rinse
and dry well with soft cloth.
l Follow directions provided with cleaner.
Continuous- Warm, soapy water or l Clean stubborn spots or stains. Rinse well
cleaning soapy scrubbing pad with clean water.
lower oven
l Follow directions given on page 15.
l Do not use commerclat oven cleaners.
Most fat spatters on the continuous-cleaning porcelain-enamel
interior surface gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition
during normal baking or roasting operations.
Oven rocks Self-Cleaning Oven cycle l leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
Warm, soapy water or cycle.
soapy steel wool pads
l Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool
pads for stubborn areas.
Self-Cleaning For areas outside Self-
Upper Oven
l Clean before using Self-Cleaning cycle
Cleaning area use warm, to prevent burn-on of soil.
soapy water or soapy l Follow directions given on page 12.
steel wool pads l Do not use oommerclal oven cleaners.
Do not use foll to line the bottom of your Self-Cleanlng Oven.
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