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Whirlpool RM973PXB manual

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  • Page 1

    LO WER OVEN Self-Cleaning Models rowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AM Condlfloners. Dehumrdtflers. Aulomatlc Washers, Clothes Oryers, Freezers, Refrigerator-Freez[...]

  • Page 2

    Contents Paae Before You Use Your Range. Important Safety Instructions Parts and Features. Using Your Range Using the Surface Units Optional Accessory Canning Kit Using the Lower Oven Baking or Roasting Adjusting the Temperature Control . Using the Automatic MEALTIMER* Clock Broiling _,.._,,,,..,._.,,, The Oven Vent. -2 3 4 5 6 6” 7 8 9 10 11 Pag[...]

  • Page 3

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with any part of the range, or leave them unattended near it. They could be burned or injured. 2. DO NOT store things children might want above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on it 3. DO NOT allow anyone to touch hot surface units or heating ele- me[...]

  • Page 4

    Parts and features Models RM973PXB and RM978BXP COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN hhm MODEL AND COOKTOPLIGHT COOKTOP LIGHT / SWITCH - SERIAL NUMBER PLATE ONE-PIECE CHROME REFLECTOR BOWL UTOMATIC OVEN LIGHT SWITCH COOKTOP AND /; zq/- _ /=&& BROIL ELEMENT OVEN RACK GUIDE BAKE ELEMENT FIBERGLASS SELF-CLEANING STORAGE DRAWER Copy your Model and SeTial Num[...]

  • Page 5

    Using your range START TIME KNOB km to sefflng. I H STOP TIME KNOB LOCK - LIGHT m CLEAN LIGHT OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL LOWER OVEN - INDICATOR LIGHT - OVEN SELECTOR Surface unit control knobs must be pushed in before turning. Turn either way until setting you want shows in window Set them anywhere between HI and OFF. When a surface unit is on, its i[...]

  • Page 6

    Using the surface units Until you get used to the settings, use the following as a guide: Use Hi to start Use MED-Hi Use MED for Use MED-LO foods cook- to hold a gravy, pud- to keep food ing or to rapid boil or dings and cooking after bring liquids to fry chicken icing, or to starting it to a boil. or pancakes. cook large on a higher amounts of set[...]

  • Page 7

    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. 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, wails and door will be hot. Rack(s) should be placed so the top o[...]

  • Page 8

    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 afte[...]

  • Page 9

    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 require a preheated oven such as meats and casseroles. Do not use the automatic cycle for cakes, cookies, etc . . . undercooking will result. To start [...]

  • Page 10

    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. Se[...]

  • Page 11

    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 4. Set the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control to 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[...]

  • Page 12

    The storage drawer The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Removing the storage drawer 1. Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. Lift front and pull out to the second stop. Replacing the storage drawer 1. Fit ends of drawer slidzails into the drawer guides on both sides of opening. 2. Lift back slightly and slide drawer all the way-ou[...]

  • Page 13

    Optional Rotisserie If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven, you can order a kit [Part No. RCKBI -242985) from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kit includes easy installation instructions. Caring for your eooktop and lower oven Control Panel and Knobs 1. Pull knobs straight off. NOTE: Surface unit control knobs have a collar and a spring behin[...]

  • Page 14

    Surface units and reflector bowls Removing 2. Lift the edge of the unit, opposite the receptacle, just enough to clear the reflector bowl. 4. Lift out the reflector bowl. See Cleaning Chart on page20for cleaning instructions. 3. Pull the surface unit straight away from the receptacle. Replacing 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl with the surf[...]

  • Page 15

    3. Hold the surface unit as level as possible with the terminal just started into the receptacle. 4. Push the surface unit terminal into the receptacle. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl. CAUTION: Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface un[...]

  • Page 16

    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-[...]

  • Page 17

    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.) 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[...]

  • Page 18

    Special tips Keep the kitchen well aired dur- Clean the oven before it gets ing the cleaning cycle to help get heavily soiled. Cleaning a very rid of normal heat odors and soiled oven takes longer and smoke. results in more smoke than usual. If the cleaning cycle doesn’t get the oven as clean as you ex- pected, the cycle may not have been set lon[...]

  • Page 19

    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 SEITING (Approximate Temperat[...]

  • Page 20

    Cleaning Chart PART Exterior surfaces WHAT TO CLEAN HOW TO CLEAN Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wipe off regularly when cooktop and water. lower oven are cool. Nylon or plastic scouring l Do not allow food containing acids pad for stubborn spots. (such as vlnegar, tomato, lemon juice or milk) to remain on surface. Acids will remove the glossy finish. [...]

  • Page 21

    The Cook-top Light The Top Me button switch is at the bottom of the control panel. Push and hold the button for a few seconds before letting go to turn it ON. Push again to turn Off the light. To replace: Remove the 3 screws and metal trim that supports the top of the light cover. The glass is heavy. Hold it securely. 3. Grasp the fluorescent tube [...]

  • Page 22

    The Lower Oven Light The lower oven light will turn on and off automatically when you open and 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-waft appliance bulb. Replace the b[...]

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    If the Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate: l Are the Oven Selector and Oven Temperature Control set on CLEAN? l Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day? l Is the StopTime Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop? l Is the Lock Lever all the way to the right’? (The Clean Light will come on.] l Are surface unit[...]

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    ~irlpool Home A /Appliances Maklng your world a llttle easier Part No. 312877 Rev. A 01985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U.S.A. tomatlc Washers, Clothes Dryers. Freezers. Refngerator-Freezers, Ice Makers, DIshwashers. Bult-ln Ovens and Surface Unlts. Ranges. MIC[...]