Whirlpool RB760PXT User manual

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Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR OVEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS .
PARTS AND FEATURES
USING YOUR OVEN
The Electronic MEALTIMER’
Clock.
Setting the Electronic
Clock.
Using the Electronic Minute
Timer
Baking
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control
Broiling
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Using the Electronic
Automatic MEALTIMER’
Clock .._.,...._...,,...,_., 11
Other Operating Hints 14
Oven Vent. 14
CARING FOR YOUR OVEN 15
Control Panel and Knobs 15
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle , 16
Cleaning Chart . 20
Oven Light 21
IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . 22
WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY 24
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed with
your oven.
Read this 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 responslblllty 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 an 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 “Cooklng Guide” for addltlonal safety and operating lnformatlon.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use l Let steam and hot air es-
or play with any part of the cape from the oven before
oven, or leave them unat- removing food to prevent
tended near it. They could be burns.
burned or injured. 4. DO NOT use the oven to heat
2. DO NOT store things children a room. Persons in the room
might want above the oven, could be burned or injured,
Children could be burned or or a fire could start.
injured while climbing on the
door and the door could be
damaged. 5. DO NOT wear loose or hang-
3. KEEP children away from the ing garments when using the
oven. They could ignite if they
oven when it is on. The oven touch a heating element and
walls, racks and door can get you could be burned.
hot enough to cause burns. 6. DO NOT heat unopened con-
* Put oven racks where you tainers. They could explode.
want them before turning on
the oven. Heated racks The hot contents could burn
and container particles
could cause severe burns. could cause injury.
l Do not touch any part of the
oven, especially the heat- 7. MAKE SURE to open the oven
ing elements, until you know door all the way when
they are completely cool. adding or removing food to
Dark elements can still be prevent burns.
hot enough to cause severe
burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STOREOR USEGASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THEVICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEYCOULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features
Model RB760PXT
OVEN
VENT
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown]
CONTROL
PANEL
AUTOMATIC
OVEN LIGHT
AIR-FLOW / -
OVEN DOOR
BROIL
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ELEMENT
EN RACK
GUIDE
BAKE
ELEMENT
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mall the Owner Registration Card provlded 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
from plate (behind the oven door Model Number
on the oven frame] and purchase
date from sales slip. Sertal Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in a handy place. Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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ELECTRONIC MEALTIMER* OVEN LIGHT OVEN HEATING
CLOCK/MINUTE TIMER SWITCH SIGNAL LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT
OVEN SELECTO; LOCK /OViN\EiPERATURE
LIGHT CONTROL
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 Knot.
l When setting the Time-of-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 l-59 seconds, each second will show in the display.
- For settings from l-10 minutes, the display will increase in 10 second
increments.
- For settings from lo-99 minutes, the display will increase in 1minute
increments.
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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. minutes.
Other operating hints may be found on page 14.
Setting the Electronic Clock
When you first plug in the oven or
if your electricity goes off for a while,
each light in the display will flash
in sequence.
Then, 4 eights and the Mln/Sec
Timer and Bake Hours signal lights
will flash. The flashing means that
the clock is ready to be set.
1. Push in and hold both the
MinlSec Timer Button and 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.
Turning the knob counterclock-
wise decreases the numbers. The
display will show the time you
set in hours and minutes.

Using the Electronic Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. It works like a kitchen timer,
It can be set in minutes and seconds UD to 99 minutes. The timer beeps when
1. Push in the Min/Sec Timer Button.
The Signal Light will come on and
the Display will show “00:001’
2. Turn the Set Knob until the de-
sired tlme shows In the Display.
Turning the knob clockwise in-
creases the numbers, while turn-
ing the knob counterclockwise
decreases the numbers.
3. After sefflng the tlme you want,
the Timer Light will stay on
and the Display will start counting
down in seconds.
When the ttme Is up, the Timer
beeps for l-2 minutes. To stop,
push the Min/Sec Timer Button.

Baking
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lili rack
at front and pull out.
2. Set Oven Selector to BAKE. The
Oven “ON” Light will come on.
4. When the Heating light first
goes off, the oven Is preheated.
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
Heating Light will turn on and off
with the elements. The top element
helps heat during baking, but
does not turn red.
~The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the foad will be centered in
1the oven. Always leave at least
tYzto 2 inches (4-5 cm] between
the sides of the pan and the oven
~walls and other pans. For more
information, see the “Cooking
i Guide:
3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you
want. The Heating Light will come
on.
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 different 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
3. To lower the temperaturq move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals aboutlOaF (5°C).
2. Loosen the locking screw. Note
the position of the notches.
OFF
4. To raise 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
. Position the rack(s) before turn-
ing the oven on. See broil chart in
the “Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positons.
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 the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.The Heating and On Lights
will come on.
5. When broillng 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-
wlse until the Heating Light goes off. The light will turn on and off during Custom
Broil.
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 temperature,
the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
CAUTION: The door must be partly open whenever the oven ls set
to BROIL. Leaving the door open allows the oven to malntaln proper
tempemtures.
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Using the Electronic Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock
The electronic MEALTIMER* 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 as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes,
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cookies, etc...undercooklng will result. .
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To stari baklng now and shut off automatically:
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
baklng tlme you want: Push in the
Bake Hours Button and 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.
Oven Temperature Control
baking temperature 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. The Heating and On Lights will
come on when Start Time is
reached. The Heating Light will
turn on and off during baking.
When the baking time is com-
plete, the oven shuts off and the
Timer beeps for l-2 minutes. To
stop, push the Bake Hours Button.
Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
To stop the oven before the pro-
grammed time, push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set Knob
counterclockwise until the Display
shows “0:001’ The Display will
return to the time of day. Turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Temper-
ature 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 tfme of day
you want fhe food to be done
(Stop Tlme): Push in the Stop Time
Button. 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 length of
baking time you want: Push in the
Bake Hours Button and 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.
8. The Bake Hours Signal Light will
stay on and the Stop Time Signal
Light will flash. If you want to see
the Stop Time, push the Stop Time
Button. Push the Bake Hours Button
to see the baking time again.
9. The clock automatically calcu-
lates the time to turn the oven on.
At that time, the Auto Oven Symbol
will light and the oven will heat.
The Heating and On Lights will
come on. This example shows the
oven on at 45 minutes past 3
o’clock.
10. When baking is complete the
oven will shut off and the Timer
will beep for I-2 minutes. To stop,
push the Bake Hours Button.
Turn the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF.
11. To stop the oven before the
preset tlme: Push in the Bake
Hours Button and turn the Set
Knob counterclockwise until the
Display shows “0:OO:’ Turn the
Oven Selector and Oven Tem-
perature Control to OFF.
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Other Operating Hints
l If you want to check what you have programmed, press the button
for the function you want to check. The display will show what you have
programmed for that function.
l If you want to check the time of day, press the Min/Sec Timer and Bake Hours
Buttons. The display will show the time of day.
l A rapid flashing signal light indicates an error in programming.
Cancel any entries and begin again.
The Oven Vent
l-tot air and moisture escape from the
oven through a vent just above
the oven door.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
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Caring for Your ch
Control Panel and Km lbs
1.
knobs are set to OFF, then pull
knobs straight off.
3. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
2. Use warm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth.
Wring out wet cloth before
wiping the control panel. Rinse
and dry well.
4. Push control knobs straight 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 you start,
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
during 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.
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can’t
stand the heat.
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce
smoke during the cleaning cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to re-
main shiny, remove from the
oven and clean them by hand.
Otherwise, put oven racks on sec-
ond and fourth guides (guides
are counted from bottom to top).
During the Self-Cleaning Cycle
they become harder to slide. See
tips on page 19.
p-\ \
DO Clean Frame
\ DO Clean Door
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DO NOT
Clean Seal
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 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 Controls
Be sure the kitchen is ventllatl
help normal smoke and heat ed dur ,fng
odors to c
the SelfCleanIng cycle. This will
tlsappear from the room as quickly
1. Make sure the oven door is
closed. Set the Oven Selector and
the Oven Temperature Control on
CLEAN.
2. Push in and release the Self-Clean
Button. A 3-hour Self-Cleaning
cycle will be set automatically.
The display will count down the
time in minutes. The Auto Oven
Symbol and Self-Clean Signal
Light w/II stay on. The door will
automatically latch.
If a cleaning cycle other than 3
hours is desired, push in and hold
the Bake Hours Button and turn the
Set Time Knob to the new time up
to 4 hours.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for moderate
to heavy soil.
3. The Heating and On Lights will
come on. The Heating Light will
cycle on and off with the ele-
ments. The Lock Light comes on
when the oven temperature ex-
ceeds normal baking tempera-
tures. The door can’t be opened
when this light is on. NOTE: The
Stop Time signal light will flash
during the entire clean cycle.
4. When the lock light goes off:
l Turn the Oven Selector to OFF DO
NOT turn the Oven Temperature
control to OFF.
l Wait 15-20 seconds until the door
unlocks.
l Then, turn Oven Temperature
Control to OFF
NOTE: Oven Temperature Control
must be leff in the clean position
until the door Is unlocked.
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5.
Atter the cleaning cycle is com-
pleted, the Auto Oven Symbol and
Self-Clean Light will go off. The
Display will show the time of day.
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.
To stop the cleaning cycle at any
tlme:
1. Push in and release the Self-Clean
Button.
If oven door is locked by mistake:
1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to CLEAN.
2. Turn Oven Selector to OFF.
2. When the Lock Light goes off, turn
the Oven Selector to OFF DO NOT
turn the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to OFF until the door unlocks.
3. Wait 15-20 seconds until door
unlocks.
4. Then turn the Oven Temperature
Control to OFF
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Special Tips
l Keep the kitchen well aired during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal
heat odors and smoke.
l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes
longer and results in more smoke than usual.
l Ifthe cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you expected, the cycle
time may have been too short or you may not have prepared the oven prop-
erly. Set the cleaning time longer the next time and hand clean areas noted on
page 16.
l Oven racks lose their shine, discolor and become harder to slide when they
are left in the oven during the cleaning cycle. To make them slide easier, polish
the edges of the racks and rack guides with a soapy steel-wool pad, rinse well,
and wipe on a thin coat of salad oil.
How It Works
During 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 approximate temperatures and times during a self-cleaning
cycle for 3 hours.
SELF-CLEANING CYCLE -THREE HOUR SEITING
[Approximate Temperafures and limes)
200”Fp++-
START v, hr. 1hr I b hrs. 2 hrs. 2 VI hrs 3 hrs 3 VZhrs. 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
Exterior
surfaces
WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
Sort cloth and warm soapy
l Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.
water.
l Do not allow food containing acids
Plastic scrubbing pad for (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
stubborn spots juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Acids will remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleaners.
Broiler pan
and grid
Warm soapy water or steel-
l Do not place in Selt-Cleaning Oven.
wool pad.
Control knobs
Warm soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
soff cloth.
l Do not soak.
Control panel Warm soapy water or
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
spray glass cleaner.
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 pads.
OR
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 left In the selt-cleaning 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
plastic scrubbing pad.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
l Wash, rinse and dry well with a soft
cloth.
Sell-Cleanlng
For areas outside Self- . Follow directions starting on page 16.
Oven
Cleaning area use warm “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle:’
soapy water or soapy
l Do not use commerctal oven
steel-wool pads.
cleaners.
l Do not use toll to line the botiom of
your Sell-Cleanlng Oven.
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