Whirlpool RM278BXP User manual

LOWER OVEN
Self-Cleaning
Model RM278BXP
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Contents
Page Page
Before You Use Your Oven 2 The Oven Vent. 10
Important Safety Instructions 3 Optional Rotisserie 10
Parts and Features. 4 Caring for Your lower Oven,
11
Using Your lower Oven, 5 Control Panel and Knobs, 11
Baking or Roasting 5 Using the Self-Cleaning
Adjusting the Temperature Cycle 12
Control 7 Cleaning Chart 16
Using the Automatic The Oven Light 17
MEALTIMER’ Clock 8 If You Need Service or
Broiling 9 Assistance, 18
‘6,1985 Whirlpool Corporation
Before you useyour oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” packed with
your oven.
Read this “Use & Care Guide” and your “Cooking Guide” carefully for important
use and safety information. Store these with the Upper Microwave Oven literature
in a convenient place for future use.
It is your personal responsibility 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 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 “Cooking ,Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use 81Care Guide”
for additional safety and operating instructions.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or
play with any part of the oven, or
leave them unattended near it.
They could be burned or injured
2. DO NOT store things children
might want above the oven. Chil-
dren could be burned or injured
while climbing on the door and
the door could be damaged.
3. KEEP children away from the oven
when it is on. The oven walls, racks
and door can get hot enough to
cause burns.
l Put oven racks where you want
them before turning on the oven.
Heated racks could cause
severe burns.
l Do not touch any part of the
oven, especially the heating el-
ements, until you know they are
completely cool. Dark elements
can still be hot enough to cause
severe burns.
l Let steam and hot air escape
from the oven before removing
food to prevent burns.
4. DO NOT use the oven to heat a
room. Persons in the room could
be burned or injured, or a fire
could start.
5. DO NOT wear loose or hanging
garments when using the oven.
They could ignite if they touch a
heating element and you could
be burned.
6. DO NOT heat unopened con-
tainers, they could explode. The
hot contents could burn you and
container particles could cause
injury.
7. MAKE SURE to open the oven
door all the way when adding or
removing food to prevent burns.
l FOR YOUR SAFETY l
DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE. THEY COULD IGNITE
CAUSING EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE.
- SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Parts and features
Model RM278BXP
LOWER OVEN
MODELAND
SERIAL NUMBER
/CONTROLS
OVEN VENT ,Ml11)1
LOCK LEVER
CONTROL PANEL- w
i ’ AUTOMATIC OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH
BROIL ELEMENT
OVEN RACK GUIDE
SELF-CLEANING
OVEN BAKE ELEMENT
FIBERGLASS
HEAT SEAL
AIR-FLOW
OVEN DOOR
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service, or call with a
question, have this information
ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial
Numbers (from the plate
located behind the microwave
ovgn door).
Model Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information in these
spaces. Keep this book with your
warranty and sales slip.
Purchase Date
There is no warrantv registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is
required for in-warranty service.
Service Company/Phone Number
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Using your lower oven
SET
LEBY
SELF-CLEAN
LOCK LIGHT
OVEN
SELECTOR -
LOWER
OVEN
INDICATOR.
LIGHT
KNOB
STOP
-TIME KNOB
- SELF-CLEAN
LIGHT
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL
The lower oven is always set with two knobs:
- The Oven Selector
-The Oven Temperature Control
Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat.
Baking or roasting
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven.
To change rack position, lift
rack at front and pull out.
Rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered
in the oven. Always leave at least
1YZto 2 inches (4-5 cm] between
the sides of the pan and the oven
walls and other pans. For more
information, see the “Cooking
Guide:’
continued on next page

2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
4. When the Lower Oven Indicator
Light goes off, the oven is pre-
heated. Put food in the oven.
Note: Oven racks, walls and
door will be hot.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol to the baking temperature
you want.
5. During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Lower Oven Indicator Light will
turn on and off with the elements.
The top element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
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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 your noticing the change.
Your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures. But, when
compared 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:
OFF
1. Pull the Oven Temperature Control
Knob straight off. 2. Loosen the locking screw. Note
the position of the notches.
OFF OFF
3. To lower the temperature, move
a notch closer to LO.Each notch
equals about 10°F(5°C).
4. To raise the temperature, move
a notch closer to HI. Each notch
equals aboutlO”F (5°C).
Tighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Using the automatic MEALTIMER” Clock
The automatic MEALTIMER Clock will turn the lower oven on and off at times you
set...even when you are not around.
Automatic baking is ideal for foods which do not requrre a preheated oven such
as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
etc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven.
3. Push in and turn the Start Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want baking to start
5. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE.
2. Turn the Set Time Knob until the
Start and Stop Time Dials show the
right time of day.
4. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise to the time you
want the oven to shut off.
6. Set the Oven Temperature Control
on the baking temperature you
want. The oven will now start and
stop automatically.
After baking is done or to stop
the oven before the preset time,
turn both the Oven Selector and
the Oven Temperature Control
to OFF
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To start baking immediately and stop automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) properly, and place the food in the oven.
2. Turn the Set Time Knob until the Start and Stop Time Dials show the right
time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the
oven to shut off
4. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE.
5. Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want.
6. After baking is done, turn both the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature
Control to OFF.
To stop the oven before the preset time, turn both the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to OFF
Broiling
1. Position the rack properly for
broiling. See broil chart in the
“Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook.
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
continued on next page

3. Leave the door open about 4
Set the Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
inches (10.2 cm). The door will stay
open by itself.
Custom Broil
When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
l If food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Lower Oven Indicator Light goes off.
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 stower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
CAUTION: The oven door must be partly open whenever the oven
is set to BROIL. leaving the door open allows the oven to maintain
proper temperatures.
Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No
RCK-79/261881) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
IO

Caring for Your Lower Oven
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off
wipe the control panel. Rinse and
dry well
3. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry. 4. Push control knobs 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 dur-
ing 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 or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They cant stand the
high heat.
DO NOT
Clean Seal Clean Door Clean
Frame
Wipe out any loose soil or grease
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ing the cleaning cycle.
If your oven has a rotissene. make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
tips on page 18. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
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 force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enaugh to safely open.
Wait until it moves freely.
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
1. Set Oven Selector to CLEAN. Turn
Oven Temperature Control
through CLEAN until it stops.
3. Push in the Stop Time Knob and
turn the hand clockwise 2 or 3
hours. (2 hours for light soil;
3 hours or more for heavier soil.)
5. The Lock Light comes on when the
oven temperature exceeds nor-
mal baking temperatures. The
Lock Lever must not be moved
and the door can’t be opened
when this light is on.
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2. Turn the Set Time Knob until the
Start and Stop Time Dials show the
right time of day.
4. Move the Lock Lever all the way
to the right. The Clean Light will
come on only when the lever is all
the way over.
6. After the Clean Cycle is com-
pleted, turn the Oven Selector
and the Oven Temperature Control
to OFF
7. Move the Lock Lever back to the
left. Do not torte it. Wait until it will
move easily. This turns off the
Clean Light.
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.
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Special tips
Keep the kitchen well aired dur-
ing the cleaning cycle to help get
rid of normal heat odors and
smoke.
Ifthe cleaning cycle doesn’t get
the oven as clean as you ex-
pected, the cycle may not have
been set long enough or you
may not have prepared the oven
properly. Set the cleaning time
longer the next time and hand
clean areas noted on page 12.
Clean the oven before it gets
heavily soiled. Cleaning a very
soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual
Oven racks lose their shine, dis-
color and become harder to slide
on their guides 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.
To stop the cleaning cycle at
any time:
1. Push in and turn the Stop Time
Knob clockwise until it points to
the right time of day.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.When
the Lock Light turns off, move the
Lock Lever back to the Cook
Position. DO NOT FORCE IT. Wait
until it moves easily,
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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 SETTING
(Approximate Temperatures and Times)
1000°F
800°F
600°F
400°F
200°F
START
530%
427°C
316%
204°C
93°C
11 hr 1 hr 112 hrs 2 hrs 2\1 hrs 3 hrs 3'2 hrs STOP
Notice that the heating stops when the 3-hour settrng is up, but that it takes longer
for the oven to cool down enough to unlock.

CLEANING CHART
PART
Lower oven
exterior
WHAT TO CLEAN HOW TO CLEAN
Soft cloth and warm
l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and
soapy water. lower oven are cool.
Nylon or plastic scouring
l Do not allow food containing acids
pad for stubborn spots. (such as vinegar, tomato, lemon
juice or milk) to remain on surface.
Acids will remove the glossy finish.
l Do not use abrasive or harsh
cleansers.
Broiler pan
and grid
Control knobs
Control Panel
Warm, soapy water or
steel-wool pad.
Warm, soapy water and
bristle brush.
Warm, soapy water and
spray glass cleaner.
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
l Do not place in Seli-Cleaning Oven.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l Do not soak.
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
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
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 self-cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove them from the oven and clean by hand.
Lower oven
door glass Spray glass cleaner;
warm, soapy water or
plastic scrubbing pod.
l Make sure oven is cool.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner.
l Wash rinse and dry well with o soft
cloth.
Self-Cleaning
Oven For areas outside Self- = Follow directions starting on page 12.
Cleaning area use warm, “Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle:’
soapy water or soapy
l Do not use commercial oven
steel-wool pods. cleaners.
l Do not use foil to line the bottom of
your Sell-Cleaning Oven.
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The oven light
The oven light will turn on and off automatically when you open or close the
oven door.
To replace the light bulb:
Remove the bulb cover in the back
of the oven by pulling out and push-
ing the wire holder to the side.
2. Remove the light bulb from its
socket. Replace the bulb with a
40-watt appliance bulb.
Replace the bulb cover and snap
the wire holder in place.
Turn the power back on at the
main power supply.
CAUTION: The bulb cover must be in place when using the oven. The cover
protects the bulb from breaking.

If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1. Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result
from little things you can fix yourself
without tools of any kind.
If nothing operates:
l Is the oven correctly wired into a
live circuit with the proper voltage?
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Have you checked the main fuse or
circuit breaker box?
If the oven will not operate:
l Is the Oven Selector turned to a set-
ting (BAKE or BROIL, but not TIMED]?
l Is the Oven Temperature Control
turned to a temperature setting?
If the Self-Cleaning cycle will not
operate:
l Are the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control set to CLEAN?
l Does the Start Time Dial show the
correct time of day?
l Isthe Stop Time Dial set ahead to the
time you want the cleaning cycle to
stop?
. Is the Lock Lever all the way to the
right? (The Clean Light will come
on.)
If cooking results aren’t what you
expected:
l Is the oven level?
l Are you using pans recommended
in the Cooking Guide?
l If baking, have you allowed 1% to 2
inches (4-5 cm) on all sides of the
pans for air circulation?
l Does the oven temperature seem
too low or too high? See “Adjusting
the Oven Temperature Cont:ol:’
page 7.
l Have you preheated the oven as
the recipe calls for?
l Are the pans the size called for in
the recipe?
l Are you following a tested recipe
from a reliable source?
See the Cooking Guide for more infor-
mation on cooking problems and
how to solve them.
2. If you need assistance?..
Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE” service
assistance telephone number. Dial
free from:
Continental U.S. . . [phone]
Michigan . . . . . . . . [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . [phone]
and talk with one of our trained Con-
sultants. The Consultants can instruct
you in how to obtain satisfactory oper-
ation from your appliance or, if serv-
ice is necessary, recommend a
qualified service company In your
area.
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3. If you need service?..
Whirlpool has
a nationwide
network of fran-
- chised TECH-
CARE” Service
TiCU-CARE ~ Companies.
~~NCHI~D SERVICE1 TECH-CARE sew-
ice technicians
are trained to fulfill the product war-
ranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your
area, call our COOL-LINE service as-
sistance telephone number (see Step
2) or look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages under:
4. If you have a
problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance
telephone number (see Step 2) and
talk with one of our Consultants, or if
you prefer, write to:
Mr. Stephen E.Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33, North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
‘If you must call or write, please pro-
vide: model number, serial number,
date of purchase, and a complete
description of the problem. This infor-
mation is needed in order to better
respond to your request for
assistance.
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