Whirlpool RM988PXV User manual

COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
Self-Cleaning
Model
RM988PXV

Contents
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BEFOREYOU USEYOUR RANGE - 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . 3
PARTSAND FEATURES . 5
USING YOUR RANGE.. 6
Using the Surface Elements 6
Optional Canning Kit 7
Dual-Level Exhaust
Vent System 8
Using the Minute Timer 8
Using the Lower Oven 8
Baking.. . . . 9
Adjusting the Oven
Temperature Control . . 10
Broiling . . . . . . . . 11
Using the Automatic
MEALTIMER* Control . . . . . 12
Oven Vent . . . . . . . . . . 13
Storage Drawer . . . . q . . . . 14
Optional Rotisserie , . . 15
Page
Optional Door Panel Pat 15
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP
AND LOWEROVEN.. . . . . . . . .
15
Control Panel and Knobs 15
Surface Elements and
Reflector Bowls 16
Lift-Up Cooktop . 18
Using the Self-Cleaning
Cycle 19
Cleaning Chart 22
Cleaning the Grease Filters 23
Using and Replacing the
Light Bulbs . . 24
Cooktop Light . . . . . . 24
.- Lower Oven Light . . . 25
IF YOU NEEDSERVICE OR
ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . 26
WHIRLPOOL RANGE
WARRANTY . . . . . . 28
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Before you useyour range
Read and carefully follow the Installation Instructions packed with
your range.
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 the Range Literature Pat for future use.
It Is your personal responslblllty and obllgatlon to be sure your range:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements.
l Has been installed and leveled on a floor strong enough to support
its 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.
0 Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home range.
See fhe Cooklng Guide and Upper Mlorowave Oven Use 81Care Guide
for Important safety and use Information.
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1. DO NOT allow children to use or 9. DO NOT heat unopened con-
play with any part of the range, tainers. They could explode. The
or leave them unattended near it. hot contents could burn and
They could be burned or injured. container particles could
2. DO NOT store things children cause injury.
might want above the range. 10. When adding or removing food,
Children could be burned or MAKE SURE to open the oven
injured while climbing on it. door all the way to prevent burns.
3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch 11. Because of the automatic
hot surface units or heating exhaust fan system, the follow-
elements. Dark colored units and ing cautions must be observed:
elements can still be hot enough
a. DO NOT leave area when
to burn severely. using your cooktop at high
A YEED nhi1Avc.n away from the
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setting. Accidental fires from
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IIYG VyIlFilI I; is on. The cooktop boil-overs or spattering on
Id oven walls, racks and
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the surface elements could
)or can get hot enough to spread, especially if the
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luse burns. exhaust fan is operating.
5. DO NOT use the ran Ige to heat a b.
DO NOT operate the exhaust
room. Persons in the room could vent system without the filters
be burned or injured, or a fire in place. Grease could
could start. accumulate in the venting
system and cause a fire
6. KEEP pan handles turned in, but hazard.
not over another surface unit to c.
DO NOT allow grease and
avoid burns, injury and to help soil to build up in the grease
prevent the utensil from being filters. Exhaust fan efficiency
pushed off the surface units. will decrease and fire may
7. DO NOT use water on grease result. Clean often following
fires. The fire will spread. Cover the filter cleaning instructions
fire with large lid or smother with on page 23.
baking soda or salt. d.
DO NOT “flame” foods when
operating the exhaust fan.
a- DO NOT wenr lnnnq or hanging
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The fan, if operating, may
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They could ignite if they touch a personal injury or property
hot surface unit or heating ele- damage.
ment and you could be burned.
l FCR YOUR SAFETY l
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DO NOT STORE OR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.
. . .. .

Thank you for buying a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall
the Owner Reglttration Card provided with thls 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 Model Number
from plate (behind the microwave
oven door] and purchase date
from sales slip.
Serial Number
l Keep this book and sales slip to-
gether in the Literature Pac.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
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Parts and features
Model RM988PXV
COOKTOP AND LOWEROVEN
MODEL AND
SERIAL NUMBER
PLATE (behlnd
oven door)
AREASE FILTER
UPPER
DOOR
COOKTOP AND
LOWER OVEN
I CONTROLS
COOttTOP LIGHT
EXHAUST AND
LIGHT SWITCHES
AUTOMATIC OVEN
LIGHT SWITCH I
REMOVABLE
STORAGE DRAWE
LITERATURE PAC
(Inslde drawer)
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\OVEN DOOR

Using your range
DISPLAY
NUMBER PADS/
RIGHT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
LEFT REAR
CONTROL KNOB
SURFACE ELEMEN;;\
SIGNAL LIGHT
LEFT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB \
EXHAUST SYSTEM
SWITCH
MEALTIMER”
, CONTROL PADS
LOWER OVEN
“LOCKED”
SIGNAL LIGHT
OVEN
TEMPERATURE
/ CONTROL
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/ LOWER OVEN
/
“HEATING”
SIGNAL LIGHT
SIGNAL LIGHT
RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL KNOB
OVEN
-SELECTOR
TOP LIGHT
I SWITCH
OVEN LIGHT
r, SWITCH
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Using the Surface Elements
PUSH IN
AND TURN
Surface element control knobs
must be pushed in before turning.
Turn either way until setting you
want shows in the window. Set them
anywhere between HI and LOW.
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Signal light
The Surface Element Signal Light will
glow when a surface element is on.
NOTE: When the signal light goes
off the surface element will still be
hot. Do not leave or store plastic,
pans or other items on surface
elements.

Until you get used to the settings, use the tollowing as a guide. For best results,
start cooking at the high settings; then turn the control knob down to continue
cooking.
Use HI to start Use MED-HI Use MED Use MED-LO Use LO
to
foods cook- to hold a for gravy, to keep food keep food
ing; to bring rapid boil; to puddings cooking after warm until
liquids to a fry chicken and icing; to starting it ready to
boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher serve. Set the
amounts of setting. heat higher
vegetables. or lower
within the LO
CAUTION: The use of the HI sefflng for long periods of
band to keep
lfme can damage surface elements and discolor
food at the
chrome Mm rings. Start cooking on HI and turn control
temperature
down to conflnue oooklng.
you want.
Use only flat-bottomed utensils for best cooking results and to prevent damage
to the cooktop. Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms [woks, ridged
bottom canners or tea kettles] are not recommended.
See the Cooking Gulde for important utensil information.
Optional Canning Kit (Part No. 242905)
The large diameter of most water-bath or pressure canners combined with
high heat settings for long periods of time can shorten the life of regular
surface elements and cause damage to the cooktop.
If you plan to use the cooktop for canning, we recommend the installation of
a Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech-Care@ Service
Company.
See the Cooking Guide for important canning information.

Dual-Level Exhaust Vent System
Your Range/Microwave Combination has a dual-level exhaust vent system
for removal of steam, grease and cooking odors. You may use the lower vent
alone or add the top vent for maximum venting.
The lower vents are located above the cooktop (underneath the microwave
oven]. The top vent is located above the microwave oven (behind the Upper
Vent Door].
To use only the lower vents:
l Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the right for HIGH fan speed.
l Push the Exhaust Switch down to
the left for LOW fan speed.
l Center the Exhaust Switch to turn
the vent system OFF
To use both vents:
l Raise the Upper Vent Door above
the microwave oven.
l Turn on desired fan speed by
following directions at left.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven when if
Is in use, fhe exhaust fan will automatically turn on or change to fhe HIGH
setting. If this occurs, if cannot be turned off wlfh fhe Exhaust Swlfch. The
exhaust fan will stay on until fhe area cools down or unfll fhe microwave
oven shuts off. This protects fhe oven.
Setting the Clock
The Clock is located at the top of the upper microwave oven control panel.
To set the Clock, follow the instructions found in the Upper Microwave Oven
Use & Care Guide.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer on the upper microwave oven control panel can be used
for any timed cooking. To use the Mlnufe Timer, follow the instructions found in
the Upper Microwave Oven Use & Care Guide.
Using the Lower Oven
The lower oven is always set with two knobs:
- The Oven Selector
- The Oven Temperature Control
Both must be on a setting for the lower oven to heat.
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1. Position the rack(s) properly
before turning on the oven. To
change rack position, lift rack at
front and pull out.
2. Set the Oven Selector on BAKE.
The Lower Oven ON Signal Light
will come on.
4. 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
Lower Oven HEATING Signal Light
will turn on and off with the
elements.
The fop element helps heat
during baking, but does not
turn red.
The rack(s) should be placed so the
top of the food will be centered in
the oven. Always leave at least IM to
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.
3. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
you want. The Lower Oven HEAT-
ING Signal Light will come on.
The oven is preheated when the
Lower Oven “HEATING” Signal
Light first goes off.
5. When baking is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF The
Lower Oven ON and HEATING
Signal Lights will go 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 difficult
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.
3. To lower fhe temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to LO.
Each notch equals about 10°F
(5°C).
2. Loosen the locking screw inside
the control knob. Note the posi-
ffon of fhe notches.
4. To raise fhe temperature, move
the tooth a notch closer to HI. Each
notch equals about 10°F (5°C).
Tighten fhe locking screw and
replace the control knob.
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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.
3. Close the door to the Broil Stop
position (open about 4 inches,
10.2 cm). The door will stay open
by itself.
Custom Broil
2. Put the broiler pan and food on
the rack.
4. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control on BROIL.
The Lower Oven ON and HEAT-
ING Signal Lights will come on.
5. When broiling is done, turn both
the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF The
Lower Oven ON and HEATING
Signal Lights will go off.
l If food is cooking to fast, turn the Oven Temperature Control counterclock-
wlse until the Lower Oven HEATING Signal 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 tempera-
ture, the slower the cooking.
The Oven Selector must be on BROIL for all broiling temperatures.
NOTE:The lower oven door must be partly open whenever the oven is
set to BROIL. leaving fhe door open allows fhe oven to maintain proper
temperatures.

Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Control
The automatic MEALTIMER’ control 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,
such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes,
cookies, efc...undercooking will result.
To start and stop baking automatically:
1. Position the oven rack(s) prop-
erly and place the food in the
oven.
2. Make sure the clock is set to
the right time of day. (See the
Upper Microwave Oven Use &
Care Guide for setting
instructions.)
3. Set the Oven Selector on TIMED
BAKE. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Con-
trol on the baking temperature
5. Touch the STARTTIME Pad. Then
touch the Number Pads for the
time you want baking to start.
(Option: Skip this step if you want
,2 to start baking immediately.)
6. Touch the STOP TIME Pad. Then
touch the Number Pads for the
time you want baking to stop.

7. Touch START.The oven will now
start and stop automatically. 8.
After baking is done or to stop
the oven before preset time,
turn both the Oven Selector and
Oven Temperature Control to OFF
To cancel the MEALTIMER* control
setting:
1. Touch STOPTIME.
2. Touch CANCEL.
3. Turn the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to OFF
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The OvenVent
Hot air and moisture escape from
the lower oven through a vent under
the right rear surface element. You
can cook on the element, or keep
food warm on it while the lower
oven is on.
CAUTION: Plasflc ufenslls leff
over the vent can melf.
Do not block the vent. Poor baking
can result.
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The Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans.
Use core when handling the drawer.
Removing the Storage Drawer
1. Pull drawer straight out to the
first stop. Lift front and pull out to 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer
the second stop. all the way out.
Replacing the
Storage
Drawer
the drawer guides on both sides
of opening.
2. Lift drawer front and push in Until
metal stops on drawer slide
rails clear white stops on drawer
guides. Lift drawer front again
to clear second stop and slide
drawer closed.
Use & Care Guide Storage
Store this booklet, along with your
Cooking Guide, Upper Microwave
Oven Use & Care Guide and sales
slip in the Literature Pat, inside the
storage drawer.

Optional Rotisserie
If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit (Part No.
242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation
instructions.
Optional Door Panel Pat
If you would like to change the color of your lower oven door glass to white
or almond, you can order one of these kits; White (Kit No. 814069) or Almond
(Kit No. 814070) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation
instructions.
Caring for your cooktop and lower oven
Control Panel and Knobs
1.
2. Pull control knobs straight off.
3. Use warm soapy water and a soft
cloth, or spray glass cleaner, to
wipe the control panel. Rinse and
wipe dry.
4. Wash control knobs in warm
soapy water. Rinse well and dry.
5. Push control knobs straight back
on. Make sure they point to OFF.

Surface Elements and Reflector Bowls
Removing
2. Lift the edge of the element
opposite the receptacle, just
enough to clear the element
hold down clip, reflector bowl
and trim ring.
3. Pull the surface element straight
away from the receptacle. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl and
trim ring. See “Cleaning Chart”
on page 22 for cleaning
instructions.

Replacing
3. Hold the surface element as
level as possible with the termi-
nal just started into the recepta-
cle. Push the surface element
terminal into the receptacle.
2. Line up openings in the reflector
bowl and notch in the trim ring
with the surface element recep-
tacle and the element hold
down clip.
4. When terminal is pushed into the
receptacle as far as it will go,
push down the edge of the sur-
face element opposite the
receptacle. The element hold
down clip will keep the surface
element from moving around.
CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat bock to the utensils on the
surface elements. They also help catch spills. When they ore kept
clean, they reflect heat better and look new longer.
if o trim ring gets discolored, some of the utensils may not be flat
enough, or some may be too large for the surface element. in either
case, some of the heat that’s meant to go into or around a utensil
goes down and heats the trim ring. This extra heat can discolor it.
See Cooking Guide for further information.

Lift-Up Cooktop
1. Lift front of cooktop at both front
corners until the support rods lock
into place.
2. Wipe with warm soapy water. Use a
soapy steel wool pad on stubborn
spots.
3. To lower the cooktop, lift cooktop
from both sides while pressing the
support rods back to unlock them.
Lower the cooktop into place.
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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 Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
Before You start
1. Clean the shaded areas by hand. DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
They do not get hot enough DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for cleaning and poor baking will result. ’
soil to burn away. Use hot water
and detergent or a soapy steel
2. Remove the brolier pan and any
wool pad on...
pots and pans you may have
l The inside of the door. stored in the oven. They can’t
stand the heat.
l The frame around the oven. 3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce smoke
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. if the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover Is
closed.
5. if you want the oven rocks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. Cther-
wise, put oven racks on second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top]. After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on
6. if you wont to clean the reflector bowls in the oven
l Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease.
l Place 2 bowls upside down on each oven rack. For best results, they
should not touch each other or the oven walls.
l Chrome trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven. They wlii discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercloi oven DO NOT block the vent during
cleaners In your oven. Damage to the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
the porceialn flnlsh may occur. move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
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could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely
oben. Wait until It moves freeiv. I
.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in
the oven. During the Self-Cleaning
cycle foil con burn or meit and
damage the oven surface.

Setting the Controls
1. Set the Oven Selector and Oven
Temperature Control to CLEAN.
2. Move the Lock Lever all the way
to the right-the Clean position.
3. Make sure the clock is set to
the right time of day. (See Upper
Microwave Oven Use & Care
Guide for instructions.)
5. Touch START.The oven will start
the Self-Cleaning cycle auto-
matically at the time you have
set. The Lower Oven LOCKED Sig-
nal Light will come 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.
4. Set a 2 to 4 hour Self-Cleaning
cycle. Touch STARTTIME Pad, then
touch the Number Pads for the
time you want to start Touch STOP
TIME Pad, then touch the Number
Pads for the time you wont to
stop. (Option: Only set the Stop
Time if you want the Self-Clean-
ing cycle to start immediately.)
A 3-hour Self-Cleaning cycle is
recommended for moderately
soiled ovens.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to
heavy soil.
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