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UseAndCare
PART NO. 4448976
Table of Contents
(complete) ................... 2
A Note to You ................. 3
Oven Safety .................... 4
Your Oven ...................... 6
Using Your Oven ........... 7
Self-Cleaning Cycle ..... 30
Your Oven .................... 38
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or Service ..................... 44
Index ............................. 47
Warranty ....................... 48
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ELECTRIC BUILT-IN OVENS
MODELS
RBS240PD
RBS270PD
RBS245PD
RBS275PD
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RBD245PD
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) ....2 A Note to You ....3 Oven Safety ....4 Getting to Know Your Oven ...... 6 Using Your Oven ... 7 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ..30 Caring for Your Oven ....38 Troubleshooting .. - Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ..........Energy saving tips ......Oven Safety ..........Using the electronic MEALTIMER* control ......18 Getting to Know Your Oven ..... 6 The oven vent(s) ........ Using Your Oven ........Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle ....
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Page 3: A Note To You
WHIRLPOOL* appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble- free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. -
Page 4: Oven Safety
Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS... - Page 5 • Do not heat unopened containers. fiberglass insulation and food They could explode. The hot decomposition. Significant contents could cause burns and exposure to these substances container particles could cause could cause cancer or reproduc- injury. tive harm. Exposure can be minimized by venting with a •...
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Page 6: Getting To Know Your Oven
Getting to Know Your Oven This section tells you what features your oven has and where they are located. Please review this information before using your oven. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Feature locations (Models... -
Page 7: Using Your Oven
Using Your Oven To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven. Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place When baking on two racks, arrange racks the rack so the top of the food will be on second and fourth level from bottom. -
Page 8: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum foil for baking Fire Hazard Do not allow foil to touch the heating elements. Failure to follow this precaution could result in fire or electrical shock hazard and damage to the elements. Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: •... -
Page 9: Starting A Function
• When showing the time of day, the Selecting an oven display will show the hour and minutes. (double ovens) • When you are using the Minute Timer, To choose the oven you want to use, press the display will show hours, minutes, and seconds in the following sequence: the Upper Oven or Lower Oven pad. -
Page 10: Canceling A Function
Canceling a function NOTE: You may hear a fan blowing in The Off/Cancel pad will cancel any function except for the Clock the oven even after you press the Off/ Cancel pad. This is the cooling fan. It will and Timer Set func- turn off when the oven cools to a certain tions. - Page 11 PRESS YOU SEE 1. Press Timer Set pad. 2. Set time. PRESS YOU SEE f..I1-1 Press the "up" (&) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. l v IlVJ (example for ten minutes) 3. Start Minute Timer. PRESS YOU SEE The Minute Timer will begin counting...
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Page 12: Audible Signals
Audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is To choose between high and low entered correctly or not. They also tell you volume signals: when a cycle is completed. Press and hold the Delay Start Time pad for To shut off all signals except for error to tell you the signals have been tones and the hidden function signal:... - Page 13 YOU SEE PRESS 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature you select: Single ovens: (example from double ovens for temperature of 350°F) TEMPERATURE PREHEAT TIME (in °F)
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Page 14: Adjustingthe Oven Temperature Control
7. After cooking, turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE (single (double (time of day) ovens) ovens) Adjusting the oven temperature control Although your new oven is properly adjusted NOTE: DO NOT measure oven temperature with a thermometer. Opening the oven door to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. -
Page 15: Broiling
to determine the amount of adjustment needed The chart at the right tells you how much to ADJUST BY THIS adjust the offset temperature to get the NUMBER OF desired cooking results. You can determine TO MAKE FOOD... DEGREES cooking results by the amount of browning, A little more done +10°F/+6°C moistness, and rising times for baked foods. - Page 16 5. Start oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: You can change the temperature setting any time after pressing the Start/ Enter pad. To change the setting, see "To custom broil at a lower temperature" below. After changing the setting, you must press the Start/Enter pad again. PRESS YOU SEE 6.
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Page 17: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position chart • I" "1 • RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1/2"thick or less, rare steaks Medium steaks, € medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters, well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks... -
Page 18: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips • Bake cakes, pies, or cookies when oven Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total is warm. Best time to bake is right after a meal has been cooked in oven. energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. - Page 19 PRESS YOU SEE 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small (example shows Bake at 375°F) display.
- Page 20 8. Turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER* control setting. (single ovens) (time of day) (double ovens) Method 2-Using Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven.
- Page 21 PRESS YOU SEE 5. Set stop time. Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of 2 o'clock. This provides a 2-hour cook time (the difference between the (example shows 2 o'clock stop time of day and the stop time).
- Page 22 To delay start and stop automatically: Method 1-Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see "Positioning racks and pans" on page 7. PRESS YOU SEE 2.
- Page 23 7. Set start time. PRESS YOU SEE r..I1-1 Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start kv IlVJ time of 2 o'clock. The oven will auto- matically shut off at 2:30 (the set start (example shows 2 o'clock start time plus the set cook time).
- Page 24 11. Turn off oven. PRESS YOU SEE NOTE: You can do this step any time to cancel the MEALTIMER* control setting. (single ovens) (time of day) (double ovens) Method 2-Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven For correct rack placement, see "Positioning racks and pans"...
- Page 25 5. Set start time. PRESS YOU SEE Press the "up" (A) or "down" (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of 2 o'clock. (example shows 2 o'clock start time) PRESS YOU SEE 6.
- Page 26 YOU SEE 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically and beep four times, You will also hear four 1-second tones every minute until you press the Off/Cancel pad. NOTE: To disable reminder tones, press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds.
- Page 27 YOU SEE 3. Set temperature (optional). PRESS Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F Press • to raise the temperature or • to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts Use these pads until the desired temperature shows (example shows Bake at 375°F) on the small display.
- Page 28 PRESS YOU SEE 8. Complete entry. NOTES: * You can change the temperature or time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 8. • The display wilt show "door" and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/ roast.
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Page 29: The Oven Vent(S)
Toavoidsicknessandfoodwaste whenusingthe MEALTIMER* control: • Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts, • Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle, Failure to follow the above could result in sickness, NOTE: Do not use foods that will spoil while... -
Page 30: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle (some single ovens, some lower ovens, upper ovens) The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning cycle with the easy-to-use electronic control. -
Page 31: Before Setting The Controls
Before setting the controls • Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See "Setting clock" on page 10.) • Make sure the oven door is completely closed. Setting the controls NOTE: Displays shown are from single/ upper ovens. Command pads shown are from double ovens. - Page 32 PRESS YOU SEE 3. Start oven. NOTE: The display will show "door" and a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is not closed. YOU SEE 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on.
- Page 33 To delay start using stop time: PRESS YOU SEE 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 31/2-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. YOU SEE PRESS 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31/2hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time.
- Page 34 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: YOU SEE LOCKED lights up on the display, The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. YOU SEE 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: (example for 5:30 stop time) YOU SEE...
- Page 35 To delay start using delay start time: PRESS YOU SEE 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 31/2-hourSelf-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. YOU SEE PRESS 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 31/2 hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time.
- Page 36 YOU SEE 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display, The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. YOU SEE 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: NOTES: • The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. •...
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Page 37: Special Tips
Special tips • Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. • After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge. -
Page 38: Caring For Your Oven
Caring for Your Oven Your oven is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your oven Electrical Shock Hazard whenever spills or soiling occurs will help Make sure all controls are OFF and to keep it looking and operating like new. - Page 39 PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN • Make sure oven is cool. Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner • Follow directions provided with the cleaner. Warm, soapy water • Wash, wipe with clean water, and dry and a nonabrasive, thoroughly.
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Page 40: Removing The Oven Door
Removing the oven door (standard-cleaning ovens only) Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. IIII Personal Injury Hazard • Oven door is heavy. Use both hands to remove the oven door. • Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not use the handle for lifting. -
Page 41: The Oven Light(S)
The oven light(s) The oven light(s) will come on when you Models with rear lights: open the oven door. To turn the light(s) on 1. Disconnect appliance at the main power when the oven door is closed, press the supply. Oven Light Pad _ on the control panel. -
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see "Requesting Assistance or Service" on page 44. If nothing operates, check... - Page 43 PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are • The oven is not level. (See Installation Instructions.) not what you expected • The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See "Adjusting the oven temperature control" on page 14 to adjust oven temperature. •...
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Page 44: Requesting Assistance
To locate FSP replacement parts in your recommend a qualified service company in area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool your area. Consumer Assistance Center number If you prefer, write to: in Step 1. - Page 45 In Canada: Inglis Limited** Appliance Service Consumer Service Direct service branches: BRITISH COLUMBIA 604-291-6426 Vancouver Inglis Limited Appliance Service 3627 E 41h Avenue 1-800-665-6788 604-291-6426 Victoria Inglis Limited Appliance Service 3117 Steele Street 1-800-665-6788 ALBERTA 403-263-9267 Calgary Inglis Limited Appliance Service #15 6025 12th Street S.E.
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Page 46: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ASSISTANCE ........... LOCK Control ............ BAKING Self-cleaning cycle ....33, 35, 36 Aluminum foil ........... -
Page 47: Warranty
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section of this book.