Whirlpool RBIGOPXY manual

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    TilL . d@ w ol’ UseAndCam A Note To You 2 Important Safety Instnxtions 3 Parts And Features 5 Using Your Oven 7 !Z%!tZing Cycle 26 Carin For Your en 8v 32 If You Need Assistance Or Setvice 37 Warranty 40 1-600-253-1301 Call ua with quedons or comments. SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC BUILT-IN SINGLE AND DOUBLE OVENS MODELS RB770PXY RB260PXY RB760PXY RB[...]

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    A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. You have purchased a quality, worldclass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and m[...]

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    General l Read all instructions before using the oven. l Install or locate the oven only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation Instructions. The oven must be installed by a qualified installer. The oven must be electrica P roperly connected to supply and grounded. l CAUTION: Do not store things children mi ht want above the oven. Chil 2 re[...]

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    l Do not heat unopened contain- ers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. l Do not store flammable materi- als on or near the oven. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard. When using the oven l Always osition oven rack(s) in desired ocation while oven IS 7 cool. If a rack m[...]

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    Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations of your appliance. Use them to become familiar with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Models RB770PX‘, RB270PXY and RB17OPXY (single oven models RB760PXY, RB260PXY and RBlGOPXY not shown) Control panel Model and 8eriai numb= plate - Wf cleaning upper ovan - Bro[...]

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    Double oven control panel LOWW oven 8eledor control LOW8f oven temperature Upper oven and Minute Timer electronic MEALTIMER- clock with oven controls Oven bn indicator light Mania1 oven light switch Single oven control panel Manual oven light switch Electronic MEALTIMER- clock with oven controls and Minute Timer 6[...]

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    Using Your Oven In This Section Page Positioning tacka and pans _..-.._._.._. -,.,7 For best air circulation _- -........-. - -...-... 9 Using duminum foil for baking -........ - -..._ 9 The eiectronic oven controls ----l--_l 9 Setting the clock,-------,.---,10 Using the electronic Minute Timer _----. 10 Using the Off/Cancel pad -......- .-... . ..[...]

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    For best air circulation The hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This results in better baking. l Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. l Allow 1 l/z to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and between pans and oven walls. l Use only one cookie sheet in the oven[...]

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    The electronic oven controls (single/upper oven) _’ Electronic Clock Minute limer sat display set pad and off pads sdector pads MEALTIMER pscb pada enter csncei pa& control pads pad pad There are two parts in the oven control section: -The display -The command pads Instructions for the oven control are covered on the following pages. Read the[...]

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    Setting the clock 1. Push the Clock/Set pad. The colon flashes and TIME will light up in the display. 2. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the time of day. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. 3. Push the Start/Enter pad. NOTE: If you do not want the clock time dis- played, push and hold the [...]

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    3. Push the StarVEnter pad. The Minute Timer will begin counting down immediately after the timer is started. When time is up, “End” will show in the large display and you will hear four P-second tones. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you push one of the two Timer pads. NOTE: To disable the reminder tones, push and ho[...]

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    Baking/roasting in the single/upper oven 1. 2. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 7. Push the Bake pad. 350”” will show in the small display to indicate the preset tempera- ture and BAKE will lig[...]

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    Baking/roasting in the lower oven (for double ovens) 1. Position the rack(s) properly before turning on the oven. To change rack position, lift rack at front and pull out. For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 7. 2. Set the Oven Selector to BAKE. 3. Set the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting tempera[...]

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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 you 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, afte[...]

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    Broiling in the single/upper oven NOTE: Preheating is not necessary when broiling. 1. Position the rack before turning the oven on. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to the Broil Stop position (open about 4 inches [lo.2 cm]). The door will stay open by itself. 4. Push t[...]

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    Broiling in the lower oven (for double ovens) 1. Position the rack properly before turning on the oven. The oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 in- ches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 17. 2. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack. 3. Close the door to t[...]

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    Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS 4 I Quickly searing food, rare steaks 3 2 Medium steaks and patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters Well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish Broiling tips l Use the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are design[...]

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    Using the electronic MEALTIMER” control (single/upper oven) The electronic MEALTIMER” control will turn the oven on and off at times you set . . . even when you are not around. Automatic baking/roasting is ideal for foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the auto- matlc cycle for cakes, cookies, et[...]

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    5. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cooking time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired baking/roasting time of 30 minutes. 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. “Lo”“, HEAT, BAKE, TIMED and the set cook time will show in the display to indicate that the [...]

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    3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F incre- ments. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows in the small display. After you have set the desired temperature, the display will show the set temperature and the ti[...]

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    To delay start and stop automatically Method l-Using Cook Time and Start Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct tlme of day. (See “Setting the cloclc on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to ra[...]

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    7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired start time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (r) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired start time of 2 o’clock. The oven will automatically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time). 6. Push the Start/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will [...]

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    Method 2-Using Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower th[...]

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    7. Use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired stop time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows in the display. This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. This provides a cook time of 30 minutes (the difference between the start and stop times). NOTE: lf you do not set a stop time, the colon will flash[...]

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    Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time: 1. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. 2. Make sure the clock Is set to the correct time of day. (See “Setting the cloclc on page 10.) 3. Push the Bake pad to enter the Bake mode. Use the Temp pad(s) to set the desired temperature. Push A to raise the temperature or V to lower the t[...]

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    This example shows a desired stop time of 2:30. The oven will automatically start cooking at 290 (the set stop time minus the set cook time). 9. Push the Stan/Enter pad. DELAY and BAKE will light up in the display to indicate that the oven is programmed to start at a later time. NOTE: The display will show “door* and a tone will sound once a minu[...]

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    The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the ovens through vents. On some models, the upper oven vent is on the top of the control panel. The lower oven vent is just above the lower oven door. These vents are needed for air circulation. Do not block the vents. Poor baking/roasting can result. Optional door panel pat (black glass 30” models [...]

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    Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle (SingleJUpper Oven) I In This Section Paw Pa* I How the cycle works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Seltfng the conlrols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..a.... 29 I Before you start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    2. Remove the broiler pan grid and any pots and pans being stored in the oven. NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is removed first by hand-cleaning or a dish- washer. If most of the soil is not removed, excessive smoking will occur. The chrome broiler pan grid will discolor if cleaned in the Self-Cle[...]

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    lf a cleaning cycle other than 3 hours is desired, use the Hour and Minute pads to set the desired cleaning time. Push the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2-4 hours shows in the display. l Use 2 hours for light soil. l Use 3-4 hours for moderate to heavy soil. Push the Start/Enter pad. TIMED and HEAT will light up in the [...]

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    6. After the Self-Cleanlng cycle is started, LOCKED lights up in the display when the oven temperature exceeds normal baking roasting temperatures. The Lock Lever must not be moved and the door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the time of day will show in the display. 6. When the oven reaches normal[...]

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    Special tips l Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self- Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth. l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual. l lf the SeWleaning cycle doe[...]

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    Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you clean all parts of your oven. PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy (some models) water HOW TO CLEAN l Turn knobs to OFF and pull straigM away from control panel. l Wash, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not soak. l Replace knobs. Make sure all knobs point to OFF. DO NOT USE steel wool [...]

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    PART Oven cavity (lower oven) WHAT TO USE Sponge and warm, soapy water Soapy steel-wool pad for heavily soiled areas OR Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking HOW TO CLEAN l Remove door for easier access. (See page 35.) l Wash, rinse and dry well. l Remove door for easier access. [...]

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    Removable oven door(s) The oven door(s) can be removed to change optional oven door front(s) (if available). NOTE: lt is recommended not to remove the Self- Cleaning Oven door (single/upper oven) unless you are changing the optional oven door front or installing the oven. The lower oven door (stan- dard-cleaning oven) can be removed for easier clea[...]

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    The oven lights In double ovens, the oven lights in both ovens come on when either oven door is opened. To turn the light(s) on when the oven door(s) is closed, use the Oven Light Switch on the control panel. Use the switch again to turn off the light(s). Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard l Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. First we outline possible problems, their causes and their solutions. However, you may still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, you will need to provide a complete descrip- tio[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Cooklng results The oven is not level. Level oven. (See Installation Instructions.) are not what you expected The oven temperature seems too Adjust the oven temperature control. low or too high. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14.) The oven was not preheated Preheat oven when called for in r[...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: i-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company i[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL@ Electric Cooking Product Warranty ER008 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized From Date of Purchase Whirlpools’ service company. WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1. C[...]