Whirlpool RM275PXL User manual

30-1NCH BUILT-INMICROWAVE AND
SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Model RM275PXL
use
Microwave
Upper Oven
Lock Lever
Cover Panel
Model and Serial
Number Plate
Self-Cleaning
Lower Oven
Fiberglass Heat Seal
Conlrol Panel
Automatic Oven
LightSwltch
Broil Element
Oven Rack Guides
Bake Element
Air-Flow
Door
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
!t you need servtce, or call w,th aquestJo '-_ :_a_ethis
information ready
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from me plate just
behind the mqcro,,_ave oven door on the oven trt_'ne)
2 Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this information in these spaces• Keep this book,
your warranty and sales slip together in a handy _lace.
See the "Cooklng Guide" for Important safety Information,

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Your responsibilities...
Proper installation and safe use of the ovens are your personal
responsibilities. Reacl this "Use and Care Guide" and the "Cooking
Guide" carefully for important use and safety information.
Instal tion
You must be sure your oven is...
•installed and leveled in a wall
that will hold the weight;
• installed in a welt-ventilated
area protected from the
weather;
Proper use
You must be sure your oven is...
• used only for jobs expected
of home ovens;
• used only by people who can
operate it properly;
• properly maintained.
3.
4.
properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
grounding. (See "Installation
Instructions."]
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Contents
Your Responsibilities .......................... 2
Installation ................................. 2
Proper Use .................................. 2
Safety ...................................... 3
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy .............. 4
Using the Microwave Upper Oven ............. 4
Setting the Controls .......................... 5
Cook Power Chart ......................... 5
Defrosting ................................. 5
Keep Warm ............................... 5
The Meal Sensor Temperature Probe ........ 6
Cleaning the Microwave Oven .............. 8
Important Information ...................... 8
How Microwave Ovens Work ................. I 0
Bi-Level Oven Rack .......................... 10
Using Your Lower Oven ........................ 11
Setting the Clock ............................ 11
Using the Minute Timer ....................... 12
The Lower Oven Controls. .................... 12
Baking or Roasting ........................ 13
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control .. 13
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER- Clock .... 14
Broiling ................................... 15
Broiling Chart ............................. 15
The Lights ................................... 16
The Oven Vent .............................. 16
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven .......... 16
Control Panel and Knobs .................... 16
The Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle ........ I 7
Cleaning Chart ............................. 20
The Optional Rotisserie ...................... 20
If You Need Service or Assistance .............. 21
1. Before Calling forAssistahce .............. 21
2. If You Need Assistance .................... 22
IfYou Need Service ....................... 22
ItYou Have a Problem .................... 22
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Using your microwave upper oven
Probe Signal
Light
Meal Sensor "
Probe Control
Digital Timer
Cook Power
Control
Start Button
To Stop the Oven:
1. Push in and turn the
timer knob counter-
clockwise to 00:00.
OR
2. Open the oven door.
To Restart the Oven:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Settimer{if needed).
3. Push the STARTButton,
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SETTING THE CONTROLS
,_,_st. e you understand the basics of mtcrowave oven cooking before you start
_!._1 w_'n recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the d_recfions
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NEVER STAITI" THE OVEN WHEN IT'S EMPTY. Tr_;ov_-'qc.Jnber;ornqqed Fortest!ng
;,._ It, .3st :; cup at water
Be sure you _,'_ave read and
understand me directions
I. Put food the over'
,Case the coot Make
sure t locks The c,,e-
won't work _t_he door ,sn "
cIosedhgntry
°.!:e_ Cook Power to
.._eslred setting tram HI to KEEP
WARM Some recipes require
._1,fferent COOk Powers for
tses! results {See chart
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4_ ::etoookir _;tlr'nesupto
t3 mpnutes :_y pushing in
the timer k[:ob and turn-
png clockwise The oven
I_gintwillg_ on Tosettime
for ess rho _30 seconds•
;'r t:mer [:3st 30 sec-
L,!!CS men :,ack fo de
s_red h'-qe
5. Set CO()klr-i._Q !;'*!es i:)ng_-r
thor] 1O m_nutes by turr_-
_ng the timer knob and
wheel First set the knob
then move the wheel
Example: !o s" 2? r'lnutes _,Oseconds
• Set2 miqute 30 <econds by pushing in and
turning k r)otT
• Se" z_,_'"rr J'ujt, '-_D', Dushin(_ Jp on wheel
COOK POWER CHART
ne MICRO MENUS (-oak
__'_.er settings frorn HI to
uther books and rnaga-
:-J_tterent percentages
wer The toi!owing chart
[;ec:;)e£ !n
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HI -. 100% of full power
t,,ll-.D-HI- 70% of full power
MED- 50% of full power
30% of full power
15% of full power
5% of full power
MED-LO([ EFROST)-
LO-
KE; :_WARM -
trr, q
,Push the START Button The
oven I_ght will stay on
You wi!! hear a fan _un-
",qg during oven operation
When the set t_rne _, up, the oven will shut off
automatically. You will hear a bell, the light
wil! go off and the fan will stop
DEFROSTING
For defrosting set Cook Power Control to
[;EFROST (MED-LO) See the Defrost Guide
qslde the oven door or your MICRO MENUS
.T.ookDook for suggested defrost times
KEEP WARM
Hot, cooked foods (:.c._'_be safely kept warm
for 60 m_nutes
• Resetthetimer H'more time ,s required. Keep-
ing _oods warn: ior_ger than about 1 hour, 40
minutes is not recommended. The quality of
some foods wi!! suffer with extended time
_, Foods cooked covered should be covered
during KEEP WARM
• Pastry itemsip_es turnovers, elcJshould be
dncovered dunng KEEP WARM
•Meals kept warr'r_ on aplate should De cov-
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THE MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE
The MEAL SENSOR+Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts
and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn offthe oven when it senses the
temperature you want. See your MICRO MENUS _Cookbook for helpful information in
cooking different types of foods,
For casseroles, the tip of
the probe should be in
the center of the food, Stir
foods when recom-
mended. Replace the
probe.
/'4 Plug
(' Cable '_
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,_,_.q_.____irSensor
Insert at least __ of the
tempera!ure probe into
the food.
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For liquids, balance the
probe on a wooden spoon
or spatula so the tip of the
probe is in the center of
the liquid.
_ Socket
2. Place food in the oven
and plug the probe into
the socket on the oven
wall. The Probe Signal
Light will come on.
4. Set the Cook Power if 5.
desired. Move the Meal Sensor
pointer to the final cook-
ing temperature you
want.
For roasts, the tip of the
probe should be in the
center of the largest mus-
cle, but not touching fat or
bone.
3. Make sure the probe does
not touch any part of the
oven Interlor. Close the
door.
,Push the START Button.
When the probe senses
the cooking temperature,
a buzzer sounds, and the
oven turns off.
DO===
• use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.
• unplug probe from socket to turn off oven
light,
• stir foods during cooking when
recommended.
• stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.
• cover roasts with foil and let stand a few
minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you
decide to cook it longer.
DON'T...
• let probe or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior.
• let probe touch foil (if used]. Foil can be
kept away from probe with wooden tooth-
picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
• use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
tainers. They will be in the oven too long.
• use probe in regular oven.
• force probe into frozen food.
• use probe for foods that need to simmer.
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MEAL SENSOR _TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE
Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tlps
Setting Setting
Beverages HIGH 165F to Balance probe on wooden spoon.
170F
Canned Food HIGH 170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick
foods such as baked beans.
Casseroles MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick
175 F mixtures. Stir once or twice.
Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180F Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir
once or twice.
Dips MEDIUM 140 F
Meat Loaf MEDIUM 170 F
{beef] HIGH
Poultry Do not use the Meal Sensor probe when cooking poultry. Because of the
amount of bone and shape of poultry, there is no place where the meat is
thick enough to place the probe properly.
Sandwiches MEDIUM 110 F Place sandwich on paper napkin.
Insert probe from side so tip is in center
of filling.
Thick sandwiches work best.
Soup HIGH 165 Fto Balance probe on wooden spoon. Stir
170 F once or twice.
TIPS
•Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR
probe should be made from precooked
foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegeta-
bles and cream sauces in casseroles.
• Dry casseroles do not work well.
• Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the
microwave oven before inserting the
probe.
in several ofthe items -all the mugs may
not heat atthe same rate.
•Dry meat loaf mixtures don't work well.
• Remember that roasts may vary in size,
shape and composition. Use the timings for
minutes per pound as a guideline as well as
the MEAL SENSOR probe.
• If you are cooking individual servings such • Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL
as mugs of soup, check the probe setting SENSOR probe.
CLEANING THE PROBE:
1. Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads.
2. Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods.
3. Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher.
4. Be careful notto kink the cable.
NOTE: Make sure you have the right probe for your oven. Itwill have "LO-Z" on the handle.
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.EANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN
_iL-'_e after w_th warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas
water ant ]soft cloth or sponge of water in the oven for 2 or "} where the door and oven
he contr¢ panel may be minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed.
:ie.aned v, th q sob socp',,, cloth the sod Rinse well
-,i.,_ _y g ]ss cleaqer
Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Before _ou start using your m_crowave oven, read this section carefully. This
forrqottOFt Will help you avota damage to you, oven
Metallic trim
t Staple
I _ Twist-Tie j!f'_
LIIl
_.J, )kit ; ,'_ metql containers
can damage the oven. So
can co_'tainers with hidden
metnl [",_qst-fies fo!i-_mlng
staples ,,-netallic glaze or
trpm) Te,r d_nnerware or cook
w_re be orp usin(j
Totest a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook on high
Cook Power for one minute.
If the dish gets hot and the
water stays cool, do not
use it.
NEVER COOK OR REHEATA
WHOLE EGG. Slice hard
boiled eggs before
heating. Steam build-up in
whole eggs may cause
them to burst and possibly
damage the oven
_.]:ber. ;: :no! _roum
]-;d so _e plastics con
melt if Lsed when heahng
foods f_ " more than 4
"_nute
NEVER start a microwave
oven when its empty. The
oven can be damaged If
you experiment, put a
container of water in the
oveq
Don't let anything touch
the top ofthe oven cavity.
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Rough or harsh cleaners
can scratch or dull the
oven finish. DO NOT USETHEM.
Make popcorn only in
poppers designed for use
in microwave ovens.
Follow popper directions.
Results are the popper
manufacturer's
responsibility.
DO NOT store things in the
oven.
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Liquids healed in certain
containers may overheat.
The liquid may then splash
out with a loud noise. This
does not harm the oven.
but you should not use
such containersto heat
liquids again.
Overcooking some foods
can cause them to scorch
or flame..,especlally _s
like potatoes, popcorn,
snacks, etc. See the
MICRO MENUS"
Cookbook.
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DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES.At the end of the
recommended cooking
time they should be
slightly firm. Wrap in foil
and set aside for 5 minutes.
They will finish cooking
while standing.
USEHOT PADS.Microwave
energy does not heat
containers, but the hot
food does.
If your electric power line
voltage islessthan the
normal 240 volts,cooking
times may be longer
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Follow MICRO MENUS"
Cookbook directions
carefully to properly
Cook different types of
food. If using a different
cookbook, you may
need to experiment with
tlmes and Cook Powers.
• Double-check all
settings.
• Usethe oven only for
defrosting, cooking or
reheating.
It isnormal for the inside of
the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been run-
ning for a while.
At times, an extra fan
automatically turns on to
help protect the micro-
wave oven from exc_
heat; you may notice a
louder sound level w_ten
this fan is running ....
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HOW MICROWAVE OVENS WORK
Microwave ovens are safe, Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to
make its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Mode Mixer Magnetron
Oven Cavity
Bottom
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Metal Floor
Microwaw;s are like TV
waves or Itght waves. You
can't see them Dut you can
see what hley do
MiorowawPs poss through
glass, paper and plastic
without heahng them so food
absorbs the. energy Micro-
waves balance off rnetai pans
so food does not absorD the
energy
A magnetron produces
microwaves The microwaves
move into the oven where
they are scattered around by
a stirrer [like a fan)
Microwaves bounce off
metal oven walls and are
absorbed by food
Microwaves may not reach
the center of a roast. The heat
around the outside is what
cooks the roast all the way
through. This is one of the
reasons for letting some
foods [roasts, baked pota-
toes] stand for a while after
cQoking, or for stirring some
foods during the cooking
time.
The bottom of your micro-
wave oven lets micro-
waves through, Then they
bounce off the metal
floor, back through the
bottom, and are ab-
sorbed by the food.
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The microwaves disturb
water molecules in the food
As the molecules bounce
around Dumping into each
other, heat is made. like rub-
bing your hands together.
Th,s is the heat that cooks
BI-LEVEL OVEN RACK
_se the Bi-Level Oven Rack to stack foods when cooking in more than one container.
The rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the
First Position: Use the rack only when heating
more than one container of food.
Do not let a container touch the top of the
oven.
Second Position: Turn rack upside-down
when using a taller container on the bottom
of the over,
CLEANING THE RACK
• Wash by hand with a mild detergent.
• Wash on the top rack of a dishwasher
• Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers
SPECIAL CAUTIONS
• Put food in containers, then place con-
tainers on rack.
• Do not cook foods directly on rack without
putting them in conta;ners first,
•Do not use wlth browning dish.
•Use only in the microwave oven.
• Do not let food or container touch the top of
the oven.
• Do not store rack in the oven,
•Use only when cooking foods in more than
one container.
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