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01 304NCH FREE-STANDING EYE-LEVEL
MICROWAVE RANGE
Model RM988PXL
Defrost
Guide
Microwave
Oven
Model
I//-
Control
Panel
Fluorescent
/
Top light
Switch
Porcelain-Enamel
Reflector
Bowl and
Chrome
Trlm Rlng
and Serial
Number
Plate
Oven
Front Frame
Removable
Storage
Drawer
Broil Element
Copy
Your Model
and Serial Numbers
Here
If you need
service,
or call with a question,
have this
information
ready:
Model Number
1. Complete
Model
and Serial Numbers
(from the plate
just
Serial Number
behind
the microwave
oven door on the oven frame).
2. Purchase
date from sales slip.
Purchase Date
Copy this information
in these spaces.
Keep this book,
your warranty
and sales slip together
in a handy
place.
Service Compony
and Phone Number
See the "Cooklng
Guide"
for important
safety
Information.
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- Page 1 I//- Here have this (from the plate just Keep this book, in a handy place. Service Compony Guide” for important safety Model RM988PXL Control Panel Fluorescent Top light Switch Porcelain-Enamel Reflector Bowl and Chrome Trlm Rlng Broil Element Model Number...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Your respons2biNes.. . Proper installation personal responsibilities. “Cooking Guide”carefully Installation You must be sure your range is... installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight; installed in a well-ventilated area protected from the weather; Proper use You must be sure your range is... - Page 4 Using the fniaowave upper oven Mlcrowave Oven Controls The top part of the Control Panel has the microwave oven controls. There are four kinds of controls: -The Digital Display/ Clock, -Signal Lights, -Command Pads, -Number Pads. What each of these does will be covered on the following pages.
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Page 5: Setting The Clock
DIGITAL DISPLAY /CLOCK it shows you what number pads you touched NUMBER PADS SETTINGIHECLOCK Wher; the range IS first plugged power ever goes off, the Clock/ hack c? You ( an cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, blank after cooking. -
Page 6: Using The Minute Timer
TIMER USING THE MINUTE The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking, minutes or seconds and you will hear a beep must be closed before setting DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... Ill!m Touch MINUTE TIMER. Touch number pads for minutes and seconds. -
Page 7: Cooking In One Cycle
COOKING IN ONE CYCLE Follow these steps to cook at one power HIGH COOK POWER DO THIS... Put tood in the oven and close the door. Touch number pads for the cooking time you want. Touch START. LOWER COOK POWERS ~__~~ For best results, some recipes slows the cooking. - Page 8 LOWER COi K POWt;X C~L)NTI~VUED DO THIS... Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch number pads for the cooking time you want. Eli! ‘I Touch COOK POWER. Touch a number pad for the Cook Power you want. Touch START.
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Page 9: Defrosting
DEFROSTING Use tr;e deiros? setting to tnaw frozen food before ttmes, ,:XXK the gti;lde on rhe inside of the oven door or in your Cookt; DO THIS... Put frozen food in the oven close door. Touch BEFROSl. Touch number pads the defrosting time want. -
Page 10: Cooking In Two Cycles
COOKING IN IWO CYCLES For best results, some recipes and another Cook Power for another from one to the other automatically. DO THIS... Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch number pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle. - Page 11 ‘. Touch COOK POWER, If you want the high Cook Power, skip to step 10. Touch a number pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. The COOK POWER Signal Light will come and the Display will show two O’s The Display will show what you touched This example...
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Page 12: Cooking Automatically After
COOKING AUTOMATICALLY The controls can be set so the microwave Cycle 1 and even Cycle DO THIS... Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. q I . Touch DEFROST. Touch number pads for defrosting time you want. Touch COOK CYCLE 1. -
Page 13: Defrosting
•i Touch COOK CYChE 2. Optlon: Touch START If cooking In only one cycle after defrostlng. Touch number pads for the cooking time you want in the second cooking cycle. 1 O.Touch COOK POWER. Option: Touch START if you want the high Cook Power. -
Page 14: Cooking To A Serving Time
The holdlng tlme allows food temperature to even out all the way through the food. To sklp the holdlng tlme: Instruct the microwave oven to DEFROST CYCLE 2, and to cook in COOK Use COOK CYCLE 1 to defrost at 30% Cook Power;... - Page 15 the time you want the food to be ready serve. Touch in the cooking instructions needed the food to be cooked. Touch START. Extra information: ~G;:-t Make sure the IS set to the right time If i!:Jy . You c 3n’l 551 t’le Serve Tr!me for more than ‘i2 ho.lrs ottel ‘he correct time of day e II SOL open !he door before...
- Page 16 COOKING WITH THE TEMPERRTURE PROBE The MEAL SENSOR- Temperature and larger casseroles. The probe temperature you want. See your MICRO MENUS‘ Cookbook cooking different types of foods. Number Pads are used to touch in the flnal food temperature Touch... To Get Approximately... 90 F(32 C) 110 F(43 C) 120 F(49 C]...
- Page 17 HINTS FOR USING THE TEMPERATURE PROBE ~~-- DO... use t-of pads when removing probe tood or food from oven stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir sc.ups. casseroles and drinks before servlflg a covet rousts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking.
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Page 18: Bi-Level Oven Rack
Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR probe should be made from precooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegeta- bles and cream sauces in casseroles Dry casseroles do not work well Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting probe. -
Page 19: Changing Or Cancelling Instructions
CHANGING OR CANCELLING INSTRUCTIONS To change or cancel any instructions rnstructrons will be cancelled. over If you want to change or cancel touch In the new Instructions. OTHER OPERATING HINTS These are a number of things you can do with your microwave reminders. -
Page 20: Important Information
IMPORTANT Before you start using your microwave intomotion will help you avoid Metallic Trim Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can containers with hldden metal [twist-ties, foil-lining, staples, metallic glaze trim). Test dinnerwore or cook- ware before using Paper can char or burn, and some plastics... - Page 21 Rough C’ harsh cleaners cari scrclrch or dull the c~‘;?Q fin:stl DO NOT USE THEM. only 1r1 hL:re pi-:pczrn ;;c pper! de.s;gned for use 1’1 a7:Icrowave ovens Foilow popoer directions Pesul+s (71e the popper rnanufa~:t~jr9r’s :es:!c;ns~:~rlrry USE HO7 PADS. Microwave energy ,:oes not heat conla~~~.~rs but the hot...
- Page 22 OVENS HOW MICR- Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave make Its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves ore like TV waves or lrght waves can’t see them, but you can see what the\ do Microwaves pass through glass, paper and plastic without...
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Page 23: Surface Unit Controls
Using your cooktop and lower oven COOKTOP LOWER OVEN CONTROLS Set Time Knob Start Time Knob Stop Time Knob Lock Light Clean Light Adjustable Lower Oven Temperature Control I ower Oven Slgnal Light Surface Unit Signal Lights Surtace Unlt Control Oven Selector Lower Cooktop... -
Page 24: The Lower Oven Controls
THE LOWER WEN CONTROLS The lower oven is controlled Temperature Control. Bofh must be SELECTOR OVEN With the Oven Selector BROIL, only the top element heats. (Broiling, pg. 27). THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Use the Oven Temperature Control to set baking or roast- ing temperature when the... - Page 25 Set the Oven Temperature Set the Oven Selector Control BAKE. temperature will turn on and off to help WIII turn on and off with the t e!!!!!E=I:--- --- elements. -__--.- 9J during Put food in the oven. Oven turn red. rock ond door w//l be ho!
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Page 26: Using The Automatic
USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER -~~_ The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock at times you set...wen when you are not around. To start and stop baklng automatlcally: Put the lower oven rack(s) where you want them and place the food in tk;e oven Push in and turn the Stop nrne Knob clockwbe 10 the time you want the... -
Page 27: Broiling
BROILING Place the rack where want it for broiling. Set the Oven Temperature Control on BROIL (or on a lower temperature slower broiling). For slower brolllng, set the Oven Temperature instead of BROIL. The broil element The lower the temperature setting, the slower the broiling. -
Page 28: The Cooktop
THE COOKTOP LIGHT To turn on the fluorescent control marked TOP LITE. Hold it in for a second panel agarn to shut off the light To replace the light tube: Turn off the electrrc power at matn power supply Turn top of fluorescent tube toward you until It ,comes out of the recep-... -
Page 29: The Lower Oven Light
If you plan to use the cooktop Canning Kit. Order the kit from your Whirlpool Use only flat-bottomed range Specialty items with rounded or tea kettles] are not recommended. information. -
Page 30: Control Panel And Knobs
Cleaning and caring for your range CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS First make sure lower oven unlt control knobs are set on OFF. All knobs pull stralght off. Surface unit knobs a collar and sprlna. Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to wipe the panel. - Page 31 1. Be sure surface unit controls are OFF. Receptacle Line up opening in the reflector notch in trim ring with the surface receptacle. While pushrng the surface the receptacle, the unit nearest the receptacle. 5. When the terminal ceptacle as far as it will go, the surface will fit into the trim ring.
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Page 32: Storage Drawer
STORAGE DRAWER The storage drawer is tor storing pots and pans. Never store anything or melt In the drawer. The drawer when handling the drawer. REMOVING THE STORAGE DRAWER Pull drawer straight out to the first stop. REPLACING THE STORAGE DRAWER Drawer Slide Rail Fit ends of Drawer Slide... -
Page 33: The Lower Oven Self-Cleaning
THE LOWER OVEN SELF-CLERNING CYCLE The lower oven self-cleaning soil. Before you start, make sure you understand the cycle safely. BEFORE YOU START DO NOT block the vent during the cleaning Air must move freely for best results Do NOT use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. - Page 34 Set the Oven Selector CLEAN. Push in the Stop Trme Knob and turn the hand clockwise about or three hours. [Two hours for light soil; three or more for heavier soil.] When the Lock Light goes off, turn the Oven Selector and Oven Tem- perature...
- Page 35 Keep the kitchen well Clean the oven before it gets heavily ventilated during Cleaning cleaning cycle to help oven takes longer and get rid of normal heat odors and smoke. results in more smoke than usual. Oven racks lose their shine, discolor and become harder to slide on their guides...
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Page 36: Oven
PART WHAT TO USE Soft cloth, warm soapy Outside of range Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Surface No cleaning required units Automatic dishwasher Porcelain- warm, soapy water enamel reflector bowls Self-Cleaning Oven cycle Chrome trim Automatic dishwasher rings soapy warm. -
Page 37: Ifyou Need Assistance
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself out tools of any kind. If nothlng operates: is the range correctly plugged circuit with the proper... -
Page 38: If You Need Service
If you need service * . . . Whirlpool nationwide work of franchised TECH-CARE” vice TECH-CARE service technicians trained product and provide warranty service, anywhere in the States. To locate TECH-CARE service area, call our COOL-LINE service telephone number [see Step 2) or look in your... - Page 39 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...
- Page 40 Corporation quality ports. look for this symbol of quality whenever R‘ you need a replacement port for your Whirlpool opplionce. FSP replacement ports they ore to the same exacting specifications every new Whrrlpool appliance genlon Harbor, Michigan. Automatic Washers, Clolhes Dryers.