Whirlpool RM288PXS User manual

Contents
BEFORE YOU USE YOUR OVEN
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS . . . .
PARTS AND FEATURES . .
USING YOUR LOWER OVEN..
Baking or Roasting
Adjusting the Temperature
Control .
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER*Control
Using the Minute Timer.
Broiling . . . .
Custom Broil , .
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5
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10
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Oven Vent, 11
Optional Rotisserie 11
CARING FOR YOUR
LOWER OVEN . . . . 11
Control Panel and Knobs , 11
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 12
Cleaning Chart 17
Lower Oven Light 18
IF YOU NEED SERVICE
OR ASSISTANCE 19
WHIRLPOOL OVEN WARRANTY 20
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01987 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 responslblllty and obllgatlon 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 Instructionsl’)
l Isnot used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Isused only for jobs expected of a home oven.
See your “Cooking Guide” and “Upper Microwave Oven Use 6 Care Guide”
for addltlonal safety and operating Instructions.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT allow children to use or l Let steam and hot air escape
play with any part of the oven, or from the oven before removing
leave them unattended near it. food to prevent burns.
Theycould be burned or injured. 4. DO NOT use the oven to heat a
2. DO NOT store things children room. Persons in the room could
might want above the oven. be burned or injured, or a fire
Children could be injured while could start.
climbing on the door and the
door could be damaged. 5.
DO NOT wear loose or hanging
3. KEEP children away from the oven garments when using the oven.
They could ignite if they touch a
when it is on. The oven walls, racks heating element and you could
and door can get hot enough to be burned.
cause burns.
6. DO NOT heat unopened con-
* Put oven racks where you want tainers, they could explode. The
them before turning on the oven. hot contents could burn you and
Heated racks could cause severe container particles could cause
burns. injury
l Do not touch any part of the
7. MAKE SURE to open the oven
oven, especially the heating el- door all the way when adding or
ements, until you know they are removing food to prevent burns.
completely cool. Dark elements
can still be hot enough to cause
severe burns.
. FOR YOUR SAFETY.
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 RM288PXS
LOWEROVEN
MlCROWAVi
OVEN CONTROLS
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER LOWER OVEN
- CONTROLS
OVEN LIGHT
UPPER
BROIL ELEMENT
AIR-FLOW
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 plate located
behind the microwave oven
dOOr). Mode, Number
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these Seti Number
spaces. Keep this book with your
sales slip, “Cooking Guide” and
“Upper Microwave Oven Use &
Care Guldei’ Please complete
Puwhase note
and mall the Owner Reghatlon
Card furnIshed with this product.
Service Company Phone Number

Using your lower oven
NUMBER PADS
MEALTIMER
CONTROL PADS
LOCKED LIGHT
OVEN
SELECTOR
LOWER OVEN
INDICATOR LIGHT
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.
The rack(s) should be placed so
the top of the food will be cen-
tered 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:’
1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, pull
rack out to stop, raise front edge
and lift out.
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2. SetOven Selector to BAKE.The
Lower Oven “ON” Indicator Light
will come on.
4. When the Heating Indicator
Light first goes off, the oven is
preheated. Putfood in the
oven. NOTE: Oven racks,
walls and door will be hot.
3. Set Oven Temperature Control to
the baking temperature you want.
The Heating Indicator Light will
come on.
5. During baking, the elements will
turn on and off to keep the oven
temperature at the setting. The
Heating 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.The
Lower Oven “ON” Indicator Light
will go 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.
Ifafter 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. 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 about 10°F(5°C).
lighten the locking screw and
replace the control knob.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control
The automatic MEALTIMERcontrol 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 require a preheated oven
(meats, casseroles, etc.). Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies,
or other recipes that require preheating the oven before baking...
undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
I. Position the oven rack(s) properly,
and place the food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock on the
microwave oven display is set
to the correct time of day. (See
“Upper Microwave Oven Use
& Care Guide” for setting
instructions.]
3. Setthe Oven Selector to TIMED
BAKE. 4. Setthe Oven Temperature Control
to the baking temperature you
want.
5. Touch the STARTTIMEPad. Then
touch the number pads for
the time you want cooking to
start. (Option: Skip to Step 6
if you want to start baking
S immediately.)
6. Touch the STOPTIMEPad. Then
touch the number pads for the time
you want cooking to stop.

7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically.
8. Atter baking is done be sure
to turn both the Oven Selector
and the Oven Temperature
Controls to OFF.
To cancel the MEALTIMER* control:
1. Touch the STOPTIMEpad, then touch CANCEL.
2. Turn the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Controls to OFF
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Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the Upper Microwave Oven control panel can be used for
any timed cooking.
To use the Minute Timer,
follow the instructions found in
your ‘Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide:’

Broiling
1. Position the rack before turning
the oven on. See broil chart in the
‘Cooking Guide” or a reliable
cookbook for recommended
rack positions.
2. Putthe broiler pan and food on
the rack.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position (open about 4 inches,
10.2cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
4. Setthe Oven Selector and the
Oven Temperature Control to
BROIL.
When broiling isdone, turn both
the Oven Selector and the Oven
Temperature Control to OFF.
Custom Broil
l Iffood is cooking too fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wise until the Heating 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%). The lower the tem-
perature, the slower 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 malntaln
proper temperatures.
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The OvenVent
Hot air and moisture escape from the
lower oven through a vent just above
the oven door.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
Optional Rotisserie
Ifyou would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit
(Part No. 261BBl)from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy
installation instructions.
Caring for Your Lower Oven
Control Panel and Knobs
1. Pull knobs straight off.
3. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
2. Usewarm soapy water or spray
glass cleaner and a soft cloth
to wipe the control panel. Rinse
and dry well.
4. Push control knobs straight back
on. Make sure they point to OFF. I

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.
l the inside of the door, especially
the part outside the oven seal.
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 can’t stand the
high heat.
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3. wrpe out any loose soil or grease.
Thiswill help reduce smoke dur-
ingthecleaning cycle.
4. Ifyour oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. Putoven racks on the second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top). Dur-
rng the Self-Cleaning Cycle they
will darken and become harder
rf*anPmm* to slide. See tips on page15. 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.
Thiswill help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commerical 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 enough 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. SetOven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to CLEAN. 2. Move the Lock Lever
all the
way to the right. The cleaning
cycle works only when the
lever is all the way over.
3. Make sure the clock on the
microwave oven display is set to
the correct time of day. (See
“Upper Microwave Oven Use &
Care Guide” for instructions.]
4. Touch the STARTTIMEpad. Then
touch the number pads for the
time you want cleaning to start.
(Option: Skip this step if you want
cleaning to start immediately)
5. Touch the STOPTIMEpad. Then
touch the number pads for the
time of day you want cleaning to
stop (3 hours after set Start Time].
6. Touch START.The oven will start the
CLEANcycle automatically at
the time you have set. The LOCKED
Light will come on when oven
temperatures exceed normal
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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7. When the Lock Light is off and the
oven is cool, move the Lock Lever
to the left. Do not force it. Wait
until it moves easily.
8. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Controls to OFF
9. 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 ai
any time:
1. Touch STOPTIMEpad.
2. Touch CANCEL.
3. When the Locked Light turns off,
move the Lock Lever back to the
left. Do not force it. Wait until
it moves easily. Turn the Oven
Selector and Oven Temperature
Controls to OFF
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Special tips
Keep the kitchen well aired dur-
ingthecleaning cycleto helpget
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 Setthe cleaning time
longer the next time and hand
clean areas noted on page12.
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.

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- THREEHOUR SETTING
(Approximate Temperatures and Times)
1000°F
800°F
600°F
400°F
200°F
START Vzhr. 1 hr. IV> hrs. 2 hrs. 2Vz hrs. 3 hrs. 3V2 hrs.
538%
427%
316’C
204’C
93°C
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.
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Cleaning Chart
PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN
lower oven
exterlor
Broiler pan
and grld
Control knobs
Control Panel
Oven racks
lower oven
door glass
Self-Cleanlng
Oven
Soft cloth and warm
l Wipe off regularly when oven is cool.
soapy water or spray
glass cleaner.
l Do not allow food contalnlng acids
Nylon or plastic scouring (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon Juice :
pad for stubborn spots. or milk) to remaln on surface. Acids
will remove the glossy flnlsh.
l Do not use abraslve or harsh
cleansers.
Warm, soapy water or
l Wash with other cooking utensils.
steel-wool pad.
l Do not place In Self-Cleanlng Oven. ,
Warm, soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
l
a soft cloth. b Do not soak.
Warm, soapy water and
l Wash, rinse and dry well.
spray glass cleaner.
l Follow directions provided with
cleaner. :
Warm, soapy water or . Wash, rinse and dry. Use soapy steel-
soapy steel-wool pads; wool pads for stubborn areas.
Self-Cleaning Oven cycle. l Leave in oven during Self-Cleaning
cycle.
NOTE: The oven mcks will discolor and be harder to slide wher
left In the self-cleaning cycle. If you want them to stay shiny,
remove them from the oven and clean by hand.
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.
For areas outside Self- l Clean before using Self-Cleaning
Cleaning area use warm, cycle to prevent burn-on of soil. I
soapy water or soapy
steel-wool pads.
l Follow directions on page 12, “Using
the Self-Cleaning Cycle:’ I
l Do not use commercial oven cleanen
l Do not use foll to llne the bottom of
your Self-Cleanlng Oven. I

The Lower Oven Light
The Lower Oven Light will turn on and off automatically when you open or close
the oven door. Toturn on the light when the door isclosed, push the right side of
the OVEN LIGHT switch below the control panel. Pushthe left side of the switch
to turn it OFF.
To replace:
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
3. Remove the light bulb from its
socket. Replace the bulb with a
IO-watt appliance bulb.
2. Remove the bulb cover in the
back of the oven by pulling out
and pushing the wire holder to
the side.
4. 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.
NOTE: The Oven light will not work during the self-cleaning cycle.
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If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these five steps:
1. Before calling for
assistance...
3. If you need service?..
Performance problems often result from little
things you can fix yourself without tools of any
kind.
II nothlng operates:
l Is the oven correctly wired into o live circuit
with the proper voltage?
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
l Have you checked the moln fuse or circuit
breaker box?
If the oven will not operate:
l Isthe Oven Selector turned to a setting (BAKE
or BROIL, but not TIMED BAKE]?
l Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a
temperature setting?
If the Self-Cleanlng cycle will not operate:
l Are the Oven Selector and Oven Tem-
perature Control set to CLEAN?
l Does the Clock show the correct time of day?
l Is the Stop lime set ahead to the time you
want the cleaning cycle to stop?
l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right?
It oooklng results arenT what you expected:
l Is the oven level?
l Are you using pans recommended in the
Cooklng Guide?
9 If baking, have you allowed 1Yzto 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 Tem-
perature Control:’ 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 reli-
able source?
See the Cooklng Gulde for more information
on cooking problems and how to solve them.
2. If you need assistance%.
Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ rervlce as-
slstance telephone number. Dlal free from
anywhere In the U.S.:
and talk with one of our trained Consultants.
The Consultants can instruct you in how to ob-
taln satisfactory operation from your ap-
pliance or, If service is necessary, recom-
mend a qualified service company in your
area.
ice companies. TECH-
CARE service technicians
are trained to fulfill the product warranty 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 yourtelephone directory Yellow Pages
under:
4. If you have a problem?..
Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele-
phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one
of our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:
Mr. Robert Stanley
Division Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M- 63. North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
5. If you need FSP@
replacement parts%.
FSP” is a registered trademark of Whirlpool
Corporation forquality parts. Look forthissym-
bol of quality whenever you need a replace-
ment part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP
replacement parts will fit right and work right,
because they are made to the same exacting
specifications used to build every new
Whirlpool appliance.
To locate FSP replacement parts in your
area, refer to Step 3 above or call the
Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance
number in Step 2.
*If you must call or write, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of pur-
chase, and a complete description of the
problem. This information is needed in order
to better respond to your request for
assistance,
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WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN/
RANGE PRODUCT
W-T-Y
LENGTH OF WARRANTY ) WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR
FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY
From Date of Purchase
Replacement parts and repair labor to correct
defects in materials or workmanship. Service
must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@
service company.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR Replacement magnetron tube on microwave
WARRANTY ovens if defective in materials or workmanship.
Second Through Fifth Year
From Date of Purchase
WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:
1. Correct the installation of the range product.
2. Instruct you how to use the range product.
3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring or plumbing.
4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when range product is used in other than normal, single-family
household use.
C. Pick up and deliver, This product is designed to be repaired in the
home.
D. Damage to range product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts
of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.
E. Any labor costs during the limited warranty.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BELIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN-
TIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state.
Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please
contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.
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