Whirlpool RM275PXL User manual

304NCH BUILT-INMICROWAVE AND
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SELF-CLEANING OVENS
Microwave /
Upper Oven iL
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Control Panel
Automatic Oven
Cover Panel
Model and Serl
Number Plate
lower Oven
Broil Element
n Rack Guides
Bake Element
Fiberglass Heat Seal
Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here
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informotlon readv
1 Complete Modei and Serial Numbers (from +?e piure just :ir;.: Y,. :!-’
behlnd the microwave oven door on the oven .-:rle)
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See the “Cooking Guide” tor Important safety information.

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Your responsibilities.. l
Proper installation and safe use of the ovens are your personal
responsibilities. Read this “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
that will hold the weight;
l installed in a well-ventilated
area protected from the
weather;
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.
l properly connected to the cor-
rect electric supply and
Contents
Your Responsibilities
Installation ......
Proper Use ...
Safety ............. ..... :
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Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposul& to
Excessive Microwave Energy .......
Using the Microwave Upper Oven ..........
Setting the Controls ..............
Cook Power Chart .............. ...
Defrosting ............................
Keep Warm ........................
The Meal Sensor Temperature Probe ...
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ....
Important Information ............
How Microwave Ovens Work ............
Bi-Level Oven Rack ....
Using Your Lower Oven .... : : : : : : : :,
Setting the Clock ............... ....... : :
Using the Minute Timer ...................
The Lower Oven Controls ..................
Baking or Roasting ........... ........
Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control
Using the Automatic MEALTIMER- Clock
Broiling ................................
Broiling Chart ................. ........
The Lights ................................
The Oven Vent ...........................
Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven
Control Panel and Knobs ... ....... : : : : 1: 1
The Lower Oven Self-Cleaning Cycle .....
Cleaning Chart ..........................
The Optional Rotisserie ...................
If You Need Service or Assistance ...........
1. Before Calling for Assistahce ...........
2. If You Need Assistance .................
3. If You Need Service. ...................
4. If You Have a Problem .................
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Using your microwave upper oven
‘Probe Slgnol
Light
Meal Sensor
Probe Control
Digrtal Timer
Cook Power
Control
Start Button
To Stop the Oven:
1. Push in and turn the
timer knob counter-
clockwise to OO:OO.
OR
2. Open the oven door.
To Restart the Oven:
1. Close the oven door.
2. Set timer (if needed).
3. Push the START Button.
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SETTING THE CONTROLS
17t-lSI 0 Y:XJ understand the basics of mlcrclwave oven cooking tefore yoti Start
,1:1’t WI’-- reylpe.5 from vour MICRO MENL!S. Cookbook F-IIIOW tr,e djrectlons
.2’eful J
NEVER START THE OVEN WHEN IT’S EMPTY. lr’tt OLD-.-’:: .jn ~FJ;:,xrqnqed Frrr testjng
.it j :t ,zif I: c:d;~ of N/oter
Be sure you wve read and
understand we dlrectlons
1. Put ‘ood ‘he over
2.
C ose the aL>or Mace 3. ‘.?I Cook Power to
sure t Qc’kj ‘he (:Le“ ieslrea setting from HI to KEEP
won’t work I! +he door !sn ,~v:ziaKhlSome recipes require
closed tlghrly ;IPerent Cook Powers for
!:%I r”dk [See chart
: p:, .V/l
I? minutes :;y pushing in
tine timer kr ob and turn-
Ing clockwrse The oven
Ilght WI/I g: on To set time
f,lr es:, :h& 30 seconds
’ I- ?,rier [ 1st 30 sec-
,.‘II,L t’len lock to de-
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than 1C mliutes by tclrn- 6. Push the START Button The
ing the timer knob and eve? light ~111stay :>n
wheel First set the knob vou wtll hear a fan -un-
then move the wheel “‘9 during oven operation
When the set tlrne i up. the oven will shut off
automatically vou will hear a bell, the light
will go off and the fan will stop
Example !*) s: 2;: ‘TiriiJ?es 33 seconds
. Set 2 minute 30 seconds by pushing IF ancl
turning knot-
. se’, 2,‘ 17I.tutc ‘I n; oushln!: ,,p on wheel
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FOOK POWER CHART I
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IF?5 in ‘)c’ ‘/11(3RO MENUS :. ook
j Td i ,p “‘,:. h 1.: me: setttngs from HI to
! C1c~t-~~l)t?~other books and maga-
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Itterent percentuges
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+., t3,-,b.#,I:;;~ ~+zijrirle rolIr>wlng chart
,.‘I HI -. 100% of full power
f\:liD-HI - 70% of full power
MED - 50% of full power
ME&-i.0 (1 EFROST) - 30% of full power
10 - 15% of full power
L KE*3 WARM - 5% of full power ’ -
fm.
DEFROSTING
For defrosting set ~G~JF.Potter Control to
1:EFROST (MED.LO I See the Defrost Guide
:?side the oven aoo~ or vokJr MICRO MENUS
Zookbooh for suggested defrost times
KEEP WARM
l Hor. cookeu foc>tlj ,‘.c!I be barely kept warm
for 60 minutes
D Reset the timer II more time ISrequired. Keep-
inq ‘oods warm iorlger than about 1 hour, 40
minutes is not recommended. The quality of
some foods WI!! suffer with extended time
* Foods cookecl covereD should be covered
durlr;g KEEPWARM
l PUsfry Items (ples turrnovers, eic 1should be
Jncc.)vered aurlng KEEP WARM
l Veals keP! warm 311a plate should be cov-
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THE MEAL SENSOR’” TEMPERIUURE PROBE
The MEAL SENSOR. Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts
and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the
temperature YOU want. See vour MICRO MENUS Cookbook for helpful information in
coo’king diffekent types of fobds
For casseroles, the tip of
the probe should be in
the center of the food. Stir
foods when recom-
mended. Replace the
probe
( Cable “e,
1. Insert at le:st 13of the
temperalure probe into
the food.
4. Set the Cook Power if
desired
For Ilquids. balance the
probe on a wooden spoon
or spatula so the tip of the
probe is in the center of
the liquid
For roasts, the tip of the
probe should be in the
center of the largest mus-
cle, but not touchtng fat or
bone
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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.
5. Move the Meal Sensor
pointer to the final cook-
ing temperature you
want.
3. Make sure the probe does
not touch any part of the
oven Interior. Close the
door.
6. Push the START Button.
When the probe senses
the cooking temperature,
a buzzer sounds, and the
oven turns off.
DO...
l use hot pads when removing probe from
food or food from oven.
l unplug probe from socket to turn off oven
light.
l stir foods during cookmg when
recommended.
l stir soups, casseroles and drinks before
serving.
l cover roasts with foil and let stand a few
minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you
decide to cook it longer.
DON’T...
l let probe or probe cable touch any part of
the oven interior.
l let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be
kept away from probe with wooden tooth-
picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.
0 use paper, plastic wrap or plastic con-
tainers. They will be in the oven too long.
l use probe in regular oven.
l force probe into frozen food.
l use probe for foods that need to simmer.
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MEAL SENSOR” TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE
Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tips
Setting Setting
Beverages HIGH 165-F to Balance probe on wooden spoon.
170 F
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 180-F 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
l Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR in several of the items -all the mugs may
probe should be made from precooked not heat at the same rate.
foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegeta-
bles and cream sauces in casseroles.
l Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.
l Dry casseroles do not work well.
l Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the
microwave oven before inserting the
probe.
l 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.
l If you are cooking individual servings such
l 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 not to kink the cable.
NOTE: Make sure you have the right probe for your oven. It will have”LO-Z”on the handle.
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CLEANING THE MICROWWE UVEN
sript’ after wtn vYcrm silclsk For stubborn soil boil o
cup
Be sure to clean the areas
~crer ant I soft cloth or sponge of water In the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven
the cantrc panel mav be mtnutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed.
.!ii2Led v th Cl soft socpy cloth
the soli Rinse well
-ai’: :y 3 15s clecr;er Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads.
IMPOR’ICANT INFORMKTION
tle*ore fog :turt tislng your mlcrowave oven, read this section carefully. TM
~or~~t~on w/i help you ovoru domoye +o you: oven
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‘i :T?et.ll r_?n:olners
can damage the oven. SO
~23:~ corhlners with hldden
metal !-jvlst-ties foli-llnlrig
staples :netalllc glaze or
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1~~7lnnerware 0’ cook
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2’: :nar Jr 3ur!7
117d so’ ie plastics can
--;eit II I ,ed when heating
iooas If I more than 4
-Inute
Tc test o d,sh for safe use, put it
Into the oven with a cup of
water beslde it. Cook on high
Cook Power for one minute.
It the dish gets hot and the
water stays cool, do not
use It.
NEVER start a microwave
oven when its empty. The
oven can be damaged If
you experiment, put a
container of woter in the
oven
NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A
WHOLE EGG. Slice hard
boiled eggs before
heating. Steam build-up in
whole eggs may cause
them to burst and possibly
damage the oven
Don’t let anything touch
the top of the oven cavity
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Rough or harsh cleaners
can scratch or dull the DO NOT store thlngs in the
oven.
oven finish. DO NOT USETHE&l.
Make popcorn only in
poppers designed for use
in microwave ovens.
Follow popper directions.
Resulfs are the popper
manufacturer’s
responsibility.
Liquids heated in certain
containers may overheat.
The tlquid may then splash
ouf wlm a loud noise. This
does nof harm the oven,
but you should nof use
such containers to heat
liquids agaln.
USEWOT PADS. Microwave
energy does not heof
containers, but the hot
food does.
If your electric power line
voltage is less than fhe
normat 240 volts, cooking
times may be longer.
follow MtCRO MENUS’
Cookbook directions
carefully to properly
cook different types of
food. II using a different
cookboak, you may
need to experiment with
times and Coak Powers.
l Doublecheck all
selth-igs.
l Usethe oven only for
defrosting, cooking or
reheating.
Overcooktng some foods
can cause them to scorch
or flame...especlalfy krcjds
like potatoes, popc5m,
snacks, efc. 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.
It is normal for the inside of
the oven door to look wuvy
after the oven has been run-
ning for a while.
At times, an extra fan
automatically ttims on to
help profect the micro-
wave oven hbm exe
heat.; you may natice a
louder sound kwmt when
this fan is running.
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HOW MICROVKVE 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 Bottom
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Mrcrowav?s are lrke TV
waves or light waves You
can’t see them but you can
see what they do
Oven Cavity Metal Floor
A magnetron produces
mrcrowaves The microwaves
move into the oven where
they are scattered around by
a stirrer (like a fan)
Mrcrowaves bounce off
metal oven walls and are
absorbed by food
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 bv the food.
Micr0wavt.s pass throuyh
glass. paper and plastio
wrthout heotlng them SC rood
absorbs th? energy’ Macro-
waves bounce 3ff rneta! pans
so food doss not absorb the
enerqv
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
cooking, or for stirring some
foods during the (cooking
time.
The microwaves disturb
water molecules in the food
As the molecules bounce
around bumplng into each
other, heat is made. like rub-
bing your hands together
Thus IS the heat that cooks
BI-LEVEL OVEN RACK
{se the ISLevel Oven Rack to stack foods when cooking in more than one container
The rack can be turnea upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the
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First Position: Use the rack only when heating
more than one container of food.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS
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
l Put food in containersthen place con-
tainers on rack.
l Do not cook foods directly on rack without
putting them in containers first.
l Do not use with browning dish.
l Use only in the microwave oven.
l Do not let food or container touch the top of
the oven.
l Wash by hand with a mild detergent.
l Do not store rack in the oven.
l Wash on the top rack of a dishwasher.
l Use only when cooking foods in more than
l Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers one container.
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