Whirlpool RB270PXK3 User manual

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wmnpoo 30-1NCH BUILT-INSELF-CLEANING &
CONTINUOUS-CLEANING ELECTRICOVENS
Model RB270PXK
Control Panel
Lock Lever
Cover Panel
Automatic Upper Oven
Light Switch
Manual Oven LightSwltch
Model and Serial
Number Plate
BroilElement
Oven Rock Guide
Sake Element
Self-Cleanlng
Upper Oven
Alr Flaw Oven Door
Flbetglou Heat Seal
Contlnuous=Cleanlng
Lower Oven
Complete _ ,-:,del and berqa_ Numbers (from, the plate
!ust behir_c l_e upper oven door). Sei'iC i N d_'; b e '
2 Purchase ,:,r ,nstallalion date from your sales sl p
Purchase Installation Date
Copy lh_s ir_( ,matron _r these spaces Keep tDis book,
your warront_ (]nd the sa_es slip together in a handy
IDlace Ser',qce Company and Pi!one Number
See the "Cooking Guide"for important safety Information.

Your responsibilities...
Proper Installation and safe use of the oven are your personal
responsibilities. Read this "Useand Care Gulde" and lhe "Cooking
Gulde" carefully for Imporlant use and safety information.
Installation
or cabinet that will hold the
w_ght;
•_Instolled In o well-venfllate_
protected from
weather;.
•properly connected to the car-'
rear elecJrJc supply and
grounding, lSee "In_allatlon
Instructions."]
use
You must be sure your oven b...
•used only for jobs expectecl of
home ovens;
• used only by people who can
operate It properly;
•properly maintained.
Contents Page
Your Resp(Snsibil ities ......................... 2
Installation .......................... 12
Proper Use ......................... 2
Safety .................................... 3
Using Your Ovens ............................. 4
Baking inthe Upper Oven .................. 4
Baking inthe Lower Oven .................... 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 11met ....................... 7
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER_Clock ........ 7
Oven Vents ............................... 8
Optional Rotisserie ............................ 8
Oven Lights .................................... 9
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven ........... ! 0
Control Panel and Knobs .................... 10
Cleaning Chart ............................. 10
Oven Door ............................... ! 1
The Self-Cleaning Upper Oven ............... 12
The Continuous-Cleaning Lower Oven ....... 15
If You Need Service or Assistance .............. 17
1. Before Calling forAssistanoe .............. 17
2 IfYou Need Assistance .................... 17
3. If You Need Service ....................... 18
4. If You Have a Problem .................... 18
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Using your ovens
Automatic Stop Time Manual Oven
MEALTIMER" Clock Knob Light Switch Upper Oven Upper Oven Upper Oven Selector Clean Light Signal Light
Minute Timer Start Time
Knob Adjustable Lower Lower Oven Upper Oven Adjustable Upper
Oven Temperature Signal Lighl Lock Light Oven Temperature
Control Control
SETTING THE CONTROLS
BAKING IN THE UPPER OVEN
t. Put oven racks where you want them
[See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Set Upper Oven Selectorto 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
t. Putlhe oven rack where you want it.
(See page 6 for suggestions.]
2. Setthe Lower Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want,
3. Letthe 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,
During baklng, 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 for the
oven(s) being used will turn on and off with
the elements.
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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:
1. Pull out the center
of either or both
Oven Tempera-
ture Controls.
OFF
xx
Lockin Screw
OFF
Tooth Notches
2, Loosen the lock- 3, Tolower the tem-
ing screw, perature, move black
ring so tooth is
closer to LO. Each
notch equals
about 1OF (5C).
Tighten the locklng screw. Replace the knob.
OFF
@
Tooth Notches
4. To raise the tem-
perature, move block
ring so tooth is
closer to HI. Each
nolch equals
about IO'F (5°C),
BROILING IN THE UPPER OVEN
I, Place rack where you
want it for broiling. (See
page 6 for suggestions]
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2. Put broiler pan and food
on the rack.
4. Set UpperOven 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 UpperOven Selector
to BROIL.
6. When broiling isdone,
turn both knobs Io OFF.
Broiling can be slowed (upper oven only] by setting the Upper Oven Tempera-
ture 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 lemperature 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.
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- 5. 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.

rack at
front and pull
out,
OVEN RACK POSITIONS
Posltlon racks before turning on an oven. Broil ELement
BAKING OR ROASTING
Food for baking or roasting should be
placed in the center of the oven,
Always leave ot least 1'/=to 2 inches
{4-5 cm] between lhe sides of a pan and the
oven wall and another pan. For more informa-
tion, see the "Cooking Guide."'
BROILING
Adjust the rack so the food to be broiled is
at a suggested distance from the broil ele-
menl [See below.] ALWAYS broil with the
door open to the broil-stop.
Suggested oven-rack positions and broiling times for
different kinds of meats.
Food
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well done
Beef Steaks
Rare
Medium
Well Done
Hambur_lers
Lamb Chops
Approximate Minutes -
Inches (cmJ from top Selector set to BROIL
Description of foodto Broll Element 1stslde 2nd side
t" [2.5 cm} 3" (8 cm] 7-9 3-5
I [2.5cm] 3 [8cm] 9-11 4-7
I' {2.5 cm} 3" [B cm) 11-13 5-7
11/2'(4 cm] 4"-5" [10-13 cm] 13-J5 6-8
11/2"(4 cm] 4"-5" (10-t 3 cm) 17-19 8-I0
11/2"(4 cm) 4"-5" (I0-I 3 cm) 19-21 14-16
'/2 1cLL_mL__ 6.8 4-5
Medium t'r [2.5cm} 3"[8 cm] 6-8 4-5
Ham slice,precooked I/2"-'r'
ortendered (I-2.5cm] 3"(8cm} 6-8 4-5
Canadian Bacon V2'(1cm} 3"[8cm) 6 4
Pork Rib or Loin Chop 3/4"-1"
Well done [2-2.5cm) 4"-5"(10-13 cm) 15 10
Chicken 2-3 lb.
(I-t .5 kg}
cutin half 7"-9' (18-23 cm) 25-30 10-12
Fish whole 3" (8 cm) t1-16 9-14
fillets 3" (B cm) 7-8 5-7
Liver 1/2r'"3/4"
(I-2cm] 3 (8cm} 3 3
Frankfurters 4"-5'{J0-I3 cm] 6-7 4-5

SETTING THE CLOCK
I. Push In Mlnute Tlmer Knob and turn
clockwlse until clock digits show the right
time of day.
USING THE MINUTE TIMER
1Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. Turn
counterclockwise unlil the Minute Timer
dial is on OFF. If you push in on the knob, you
wilt change the time of day.
1. Without pushing it in, turn the Minute Timer
Knob until the setting showing in the
window is longer than the one you want.
2. Turn the knob back so the setting you
want shows in the window.
3. When the settime is up, a buzzer will sound,
4. Turn the dial to OFFto stopthe buzzing,
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK
The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn lhe upper oven on and off
at times you set...even when you are not around. _Tmk
To start and stop baking automatlcally:
t. 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
=Push in and turn the Stop
Time Knob GIookwlse
to the time you want the
oven to shut off
S. Setthe UpperOven
Selector on TIMED BAKE 6. Set the Upper Oven Tem-
perature Control on the
baking lemperoture you
want.

7. After 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
them and place the food in the oven.
2. Make sure the clock is selto the right time
of day
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock-
wise to the time you want the oven to shut
off.
4. Set the Upper Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Upper Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you want.
6. After baking is done, turn both knobs to OFF.
7. To stop the oven before the preset time,
turn both knobs to OFF.
SPECIAL CAUTION:
Use foods that will not go bad or spoil
while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid
using dishes with milk or eggs, cream
soups, cooked meats or fish, or any item
with baking powder or yeast,
Smoked or frozen meats may be used:
so con vegetables, fruits and casserole-
type foods. Vegetables con be cooked in
a covered baking dish with about a halt-
cup {118 mL} of water for t to 11/2hours.
Any food that has to wait for cooking to
start should be very cold or frozen before
it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN
FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN
TWO HOURS BEFORECOOKING STARTS.
.
THE OVEN VENTS
When the upper oven is on, hol air and mois-
ture escape through a vent on top of the controi
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 resul[
THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE
It you would like a rotisserie for your oven_ you can order a kit (Part No. 26188t}
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 offthe electric power
at the main power supply
4. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appllance bulb
available from most gro-
cery, variety and
hardware stores.
To replace the lower oven
llght bulb:
1, Turn off the electric power
at the main power supply.
2, Remove the bulb cover by
pulling out on the wire
holder and moving itto the
side
5. Replace the bulb cover
and snap the wire holder
in place• The bulb must
have this cover when the
oven is being used.
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2, Remove the light bulb
from its socket.
3, Remove the light bulb from
its socket.
6, Turn electrical power back
on at main power supply.
3. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb
available from most gro-
cery, variety and
hardware stores. Turnthe
power back on at the
main power supply.

Cleaning and caring for your oven
CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS
_ ....
I. Flrstmake sure 2. Usewarm soapy 3. Wash knobs in 4. Push knobs
knobs are on OFF water and a soft warm soapy straight back on.
then pull knob cloth to wipe water. Rinse well Make sure they
stTalght off. the panel. Rinse and dry. are on OFF,
and wipe dry,
CLEANING CHART
PART
Outside of
oven
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
• Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.
•Do not allow food containing acids
[such as vinegar, tomato, lemon juice or
milk) to remain on surface. Acids will
remove the glossy finish.
•Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.
Control knobs Warm, sudsy water and •Wash, rinse and dry well.
bristle brush •Do not soak.
Porcelain- Warm, soapy water or •Wash with other cooking utensils.
enamel soapy steel wool pads •Do not clean in self.cleaning cycle.
broiler pan
and grid
Control panel Warm, soapy water •Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth.
Commercial glass •Follow directions with cleaner.
cleaner
Oven door Warm, soapy water or •Make certain oven is cool. Wash, rinse
glass plastic scrubbing pad and dry well with soft cloth.
Commercial glass •Follow directions provided with cleaner.
cleaner
Continuous.
cleaning
lower oven
Oven racks
Self-Cleaning
Upper Oven
I0
Soft cloth, warm soapy
water
Nylon or plastic scouring
pad for stubborn spots
Warm, soapy water or • Clean stubborn spots or stains. Rinse well
soapy scrubbing pad with clean water.
•Follow directions given on page 15.
• Do not use ¢ommerclal 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.
Self-Cleaning Oven cycle •Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
Warm, soapy water or
soapy steel wool pads
For areas outside Self. •
Cleaning area use warm,
soapy water or soapy •
cycle.
Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel wool
pads for stubborn areas.
Clean before using Self-Cleaning cycle
to prevent burn.on of soil.
Follow directions given on page 12.
steel wool pads • Do nat use oommerclal oven cleaners.
Do not use toll to llne the bottom of your Self-Cleanlng Oven,