Whirlpool RM955PXt User's Manual
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1. Is at least 3 of the probe in the food e Is the probe tip in the center of the food Is the probe touching bone or fat e Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking e Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket e Is the Cook Power set where it should be e Is the Meal Sensor set at the end tempera ture you want If the lower oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to a setting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If surface units will not operate e Have you checked main fuse or circuit breaker box e Are surface units plugged in all the way e Do the control knobs turn If surface unit knob or knobs will not turn e Did you push in before trying to turn e Isthe spring replaced as shown on page 8 If soil is visible on continuous cleaning oven finish e The special finish is designed to gradually reduce oven soil during normal baking or roasting It is not designed to keep your oven spotiess only presentably clean e If you broil often you may see oven soil e The door is cooler than oven walls Soil will be more visible on the door than other areas in the oven See page 21 Hand Cleaning If cooking results aren t what you expect e Is the range level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide If baking have you allowed 1 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for a2. on the bottom putting them in containers first ofthe oven e Do not use with browning dish e Use only in the microwave oven CLEANING THE RACK Do not iet food or container touch the top of e Wash by hand with a mild detergent gt Dees fac kinineoven s Wash on Ihe lop Taek f a dishwasher e Use only when cooking foods in more than e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers one container Tmk 7 CLEANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 sponge The control panel minutes Steam will soften may becleaned with a soft the soil soapy cloth or spray glass Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed Rinse well cleaner Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool pads IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before you start using your microwave oven read this section carefully This information will help you avoid damage fo your oven Metallic Trim Metallic Glaze Staple Twist Tie Cooking in metal containers To test a dish for safe use put it can damage the oven So into the oven with a cup of can containers with hidden water beside it Cook on high metal twist ties foil lining Cook Power for one minute staples metallic glaze or If the dish gets hot and the trim Test dinnerware or cook water stays cool do not ware before using Paper can char or burn NEVER start a microwave and
3. scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse well CLEANING CHART PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of Soft cloth warm soapy e Wipe off regularly when range is cool range water Nylon or plastic e Do not allow food containing acids such as scouring pad for stubborn vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk fo remain spots on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Surface No cleaning required e Spatters or spills will burn off units e Do not immerse in water Chrome Automatic dishwasher or e Clean frequently reflector warm soapy water or e Wash with other cooking utensils bowls plastic scrubbing pad e Do not use harsh abrasives Control knobs Warm sudsy water and e Wash rinse and dry well and chrome bristle brush e Do not soak rims Control Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth panel Commercial glass cleaner e Follow directions with cleaner Broiler pan Warm soapy water or e Wash with other cooking utensils and grid soapy steel wool pads Oven Warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads racks soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Lower oven Warm soapy water or e Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse and dry door glass and outside only of microwave oven plastic scrubbing pad Commercial glass cleaner well with soft cloth e Follow directions provided with cleaner Contin
4. some plastics can oven when it s empty The melt if used when heating oven can be damaged If foods for more than 4 you experiment put a minutes container of water in the oven NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Slice hard boiled eggs before heating Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Don t let anything fouch the top of the oven cavity Continued next page Rough or harsh cleaners can scratch or dull the DO NOT store things in the oven oven finish DO NOT USE THEM Make popcorn only in poppers designed for use in microwave ovens Follow popper directions Results are the popper manufacturer s responsibility USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does If your electric power line voltage is less than the normal 240 volts cooking times may be longer Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat The liquid may then splash out with a loud noise This does not harm the oven but you should not use such containers to heat liquids again lt a Wiurlpoat Micro Memg Gauldhouk 5 Follow MICRO MENUS Cookbook directions carefully to properly cook different types of food If using a different cookbook you may need to experiment with times and Cook Powers e Double check all settings e Use the oven only for defrosting cooking or reheating Overcooking some foods can cause them to scorch or
5. your Whirlpool Dealer or Tech Care Service Company Use only flat bottomed utensils for best results and to prevent damage to the range Specialty items with rounded or ridged bottoms woks ridged bottom canners or tea kettles are not recommended See the Cooking Guide for important utensil information SEE THE COOKING GUIDE FOR IMPORTANT CANNING INFORMATION 17 Cleaning and caring for your range CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS CN KO 1 First make sure lower oven and surface 2 Use warm soapy water and a soft cloth to unit control knobs are set on OFF All knobs wipe the panel Rinse and wipe dry pull straight off Surface unit knobs have a collar and spring Collar Put small end of spring closest to control panel 3 Wash knobs and surface unit collars in 4 Push knobs straight back on Make sure warm soapy water Rinse well and dry they point to OFF Make sure the collar and spring on surface unit knobs are put to gether as shown SURFACE UNITS AND REFLECTOR BOWLS REMOVING 4 Be sure surface units are OFF and COOL 2 Lift the edge of the unit opposite the re ceptacle just enough to clear the reflector bowl Terminal Receptacle 3 Pull the surface unit straightaway fromthe 4 Lift out the reflector bowl 18 receptacle REPLACING Terminal Receptacle 1 Be sure surface unit controls are OFF 3 Hold the surface unit as level as possible 2 Line up opening in
6. 7 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 1u 4cm 47 5 10 13 cm 17 19 8 10 Well Done 4 2 4em 4 5 10 13 cm 19 24 14 16 Hamburgers V2 1 om 3 8 cm 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium 1 25cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked 1 2 4 ortendered 1 2 5 cm 3 8 cm 6 8 4 5 Canadian Bacon 12 1cm 3 8 cm 6 4 Pork Rib or Loin Chop 34 1 Well done 2 25cm 4 5 10 13 cm 15 10 Chicken 2 3 Ib 1 1 5 kg cutinhalf 7 9 18 23 cm 25 30 10 12 Fish whole 3 8 cm 11 16 9 14 fillets 3 8 cm 7 8 5 7 Liver 112 3ja 1 2 cm 3 8 cm 3 3 Frankfurters 4 5 10 13 cm 6 7 4 5 THE COOKTOP LIGHT To turn on the fluorescent light under the upper oven push the button under the control panel marked TOP LITE Hold it in for a second before letting it go Push it again to shut off the light To replace the light tube 4 Turn off the electric power 2 Remove the 3 screws and 3 With both hands tower at main power supply front metal trim that sup the front of fhe cover a ports the light cover The little and pull it straight glass is heavy Hold it toward you securely eg eg eres ee 4 Turmtop of fluorescent 5 Replace with a 20 watt 6 With both hands care tube toward you until it cool white fluorescent fully fit the glass cover comes out of the recep tube into the metal support tacles at both ends trim atthe back 7 Slide the cover back far 8 Replace the front support 9 Turn electric power
7. E APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES X 2 SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 23 Mas e 999 9999 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 Ifyou have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Guy Turner Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better re spond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for R quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Part No 311430 Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers R
8. Instructions Proper use a You must be sure your range is e used only for jobs expected of home ranges s used only by people who can operate it properly e properly maintained Responsibilities Baking or Roasting Excessive Microwave Energy Setting the Controls Cook Power Chart Bi Level Cooking Rack Cleaning the Microwave Oven How Microwave Ovens Work 10 Storage Drawer 5 Using Your Cooktop and Lower Oven 10 Cleaning Chart 00005 Surface Unit Controls Saale ei ra 11 If You Need Service or Assistance Setting the Clock 00 0 0 0 12 1 Before Calling for Assistance Using the Minute Timer 42 2 If You Need Assistance The Lower Oven Controls 12 3 If You Need Service The Oven Selector 4 If You Have a Problem Installation a bette ee 2 Adjusting the Oven Temperature Proper Use Aa eean Mad 2 COMMON Eie maan EEE EET eed safety aaa ERRER E TAE 3 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ClO CK EE EEEE ERE A ase 4 BOING orgo a A AAA NRA E uted Using Your Microwave Upper Oven 4 Broiling Chart 00 eee eee pee ete 5 TheCooktopLight EPSON 5 ThelowerOvenlLight Def
9. N THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 4 Without pushing in the Minute Timer 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back so Knob turn it until the time showing in the the setting you want shows in the window window is longer than you want 3 when the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the dial to OFF without pushing in the knob PUSHING IN AND TURNING THE KNOB CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING THE LOWER OVEN CONTROLS The lower oven is controlled by two knobs the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control Both must be on a setting for the oven to heat THE OVEN SELECTOR iower oven With the Oven Selector on With the Oven Selector on With the Oven Selector on BROIL only the top element BAKE the bottom element TIMED the MEALTIMER Clock heats Broiling pg 15 does most of the work The can be used fo turn the oven top element heats but does on and off automatically not turn red Baking pg 13 MEALTIMER Clock pg 14 THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL di Use the Oven Temperature When both the Oven Selec Oven Temperature Control Control to set baking or roast tor and Temperature Control can be set on a temperature ing temperature when the are on BROIL the broil ele for slower broiling see Broil Oven Selector is on BAKE or ment heats all the time The ing page 15 TIMED 12 BAKING OR ROASTING Put the rack s where you want them before turning on the oven Rack s should be p
10. NSOR Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you want See your MICRO MENUS Cookbook for helpful information in cooking different types of foods For casseroles the tip of For liquids balance the For roasts the tip of the the probe should be in probe on a wooden spoon probe should be in the the center of the food Stir or spatula so the tip of the center of the largest mus foods when recom probe is in the center of cle but not touching fat or mended Replace the the liquid bone probe AUR Socket 4 Insert atleast 3 ofthe 2 Place food in the oven 3 Make sure the probe does temperature probe into and plug the probe into not touch any part of the the food the socket on the oven oven interior Close the wall The Probe Signal door Light will come on 4 Setthe Cook Power if 5 Move the Meal Sensor 6 Push the START Button desired pointer to the final cook When the probe senses ing temperature you the cooking temperature want a buzzer sounds and the oven turns off DO DON T e use hot pads when removing probe from e let probe or probe cable touch any part of food or food from oven the oven interior e unplug probe from socket to turn off oven e let probe touch foil if used Foil can be light kept away from probe with wooden tooth stir foods during cooking when picks Remove f
11. Whirl pool 30 INCH FREE STANDING EYE LEVEL MICROWAVE RANGE Model RM955PXL Defrost Guide Model and Serial Number Piate Plug In l Surface Unit LR Automatic Lower Oven Light Switch 3 Continuous Cleaning Lower Oven Silicone aan ne Heat Seal f il Broil Element Bake Element en Rack Guide gt Removable Folt Liner n Storage Drawer Removable Air Flow Oven Door Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame Model Number Serial Number 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 Company and Phone Number See Cooking Guide for important safety information Your responsibilities Proper installation and safe use of your microwave range are your personal responsibilities Read this Use and Care Guide and the Cooking Guide carefully for important use and safety information Installation You must be sure your range is e installed and leveled on a floor that will hold the weight e installed in a well ventilated area protected from the weather e properly connected to the cor rect electric supply and grounding See Installation
12. b 13 USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the lower oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around To start and stop baking automatically 4 Putthe lower oven rack s 2 Make sure the clockisset 3 Pushin and turn the Start where you want them to the right time of day Time Knob clockwise and place the food in the to the time you want bak oven ing to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop 5 Set the Oven Selector on 6 Set the Oven Temperature Time Knob clockwise TIMED Control on the baking to the time you want the temperature you want oven to shut off 7 After baking is done turn 8 To stop the oven before both knobs to OFF the preset time turn both knobs to OFF To stop baking automatically 4 Put the oven rack s where you want 4 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED them and place the food in the oven 5 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time baking temperature you want of day 6 After baking is done turn both knobs to OFF 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob eclock 7 To stop the oven before the preset time wise to the time you want the oven to shut off turn both knobs to OFF SPECIAL CAUTION Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a halif while waiting for cooking to start Avoid cup 118 mL of water for 1 to 1 hours using dishes with mil
13. back enough for the front to trim and the 3 screws on at main power supply fit behind the spring tabs at the ends 16 THE LOWER OVEN LIGHT The lower oven light will come on when you open the oven door or when you push the Oven Light switch at the bottom of fhe control panel Close the oven door or push the switch again to shut it off To replace the light bulb AA WATTs BSN 1 Turn off the elec 2 Remove the light 3 Replace the bulb 4 Turn electric tric power at bulb from its with a 40 watt power back on the main power socket appliance bulb at main power supply available where supply ever light bulbs are sold THE OVEN VENT Hot air and moisture escape from the lower oven through a vent under the right rear surface unit You can cook on the unit orkeep food warm on it while the oven is on Plastic utensils left over the vent can melt Do not block the vent Poor baking can result Optional Accessories ROTISSERIE If you would like a rotisserie for your lower oven you can order a kit Part No 261880 from your dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions 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 units 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
14. etrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surlace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Printed in U S A
15. f a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the reasons for letting some foods roasts baked pota toes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time THE MICROWAVE OVEN LIGHT The light in the microwave oven comes on when the door is open when a cooking time is set when the oven is on and when the temperature probe is plugged into its socket To replace the light bulb 4 Move range away from the wall Be very careful It is heavy Unplug the power cord bulb cess panel M amp PWR back into position Remove holding screw on access panel Remove the cardboard baffle from the bulb Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance Replace the cardboard baffle and the ac Plug inthe power cord and move the range The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks Light Bulb Access Panel Screw Using your cooktop and lower oven COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN CONTROLS Ra te V2 Ea Stop Time Knob V or minute timer Digital Automatic MEALTIMER Clock Start Time Knob Minute Timer Adjustable Lower Oven Temperature Control Lower Oven Signal Light Surface Unit Signal Lights Surface Unit Control Lower Oven Selector Manual Lower Oven Light Switch Cookto
16. flame especially foods like potatoes corn snacks etc See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES At the end ofthe recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been run ning fora while At times an extra fan automatically turns onto help protect the micro wave oven from excess heat you may notice a louder sound level when this fan is running HOW MICROWAVE OVENS WORK Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do Mode Mixer Magnetron Bottom Oven Cavity A magnetron produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they are scattered around by a stirrer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walis and are absorbed by food Metal Floor The bottom of your micro wave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off the metal floor back through the bottom and are ab sorbed by the food Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic without heating them so food absorbs the energy Micro waves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center o
17. ge to the oven or injury to the user can result from not following directions DO NOT use water on grease fires DO NOT cook eggs in the shell in the microwave oven Steam build up in the egg will cause it to burst Damage to the oven or injury to the user may result Slice hard boiled eggs before reheating to avoid steam build up and possible bursting DO NOT line reflector bowls with foil Shock or fire hazard con result Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before using your range PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ce i DO NOT attempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks DO NOT place any object between the oven front tace and the door or allow soil or cleaner resi due to accumulate on sealing surfaces DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged It is par ticularly important that the oven door close prop erly and that there is no damage tothe 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces The oven shouid not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel obe The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service person nel after a repair is made DO NOT operate the micro
18. ir circulation e Does the oven temperature seem too low or too high See page13 Adjusting the oven temperature control e Have you preheated the oven asthe recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called forin the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe froma reliable source e Do the cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms e Do the cooking utensils fit the surface unit being used See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 23 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 4301 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you in how to ob tain satisfactory operation from your appli ance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt Whirlpool TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVIC
19. k or eggs cream Any food that has to wait for cooking to soups cooked meats or fish or any item start should be very cold or frozen before with baking powder or yeast it is putin the oven MOST UNFROZEN Smoked or frozen meats may be used FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN so can vegetables fruits and casserole TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS type foods Vegetables can be cooked in 14 BROILING 4 Place the rack where you 2 Put the broiler pan and 3 Setthe Oven Selector on want it for broiling food onthe rack BROIL 4 Setthe Oven Temperature 5 During broiling the oven 6 When broiling is done Control on BROIL or on a door must be partly turn both knobs to OFF lower temperature for open A built in stop will slower broiling hold it there For slower broiling set the Oven Temperature Control on a temperature instead of BROIL The broil element will then turn on and off instead of staying on Tne lower the temperature setting the slower the broiling The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all broiling temperatures Suggested oven rack positions and broiling times Approximate Minutes inches cm from top Temperature set to BROIL Food Description of food to Broil Element 1st side 2nd side Beef Steaks Rare 1 2 5cm 3 8cm 7 9 3 5 Medium 1 2 5cm 3 8cm 9 11 4 7 Well done 1 2 5cm 3 8 cm 11 13 5 7 Beef Steaks Rare 1tie 4cem 4
20. laced so food can be centered in the oven Always leave at least 112 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and pans For more information see the Cooking Guide lower oven Set the Oven Selector on Set the Oven Temperature Let the oven preheat until the BAKE Control to the baking Signal Light goes off temperature you want 6 7 During baking the elements will turn on and off to help keep the oven temperature at the setting The Signal Light will turn on and off with the elements The top element helps heat during baking but does not Put food in the oven Oven turn red When baking is done turn rack walls and door will be hot both knobs to OFF ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven atthe same settings The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually over the years The accurate setting of your new oven can seem differ ent If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting follow these steps LA Locking Screw 4 Pull the Oven 2 Loosenthelock 3 Tolowerthe tem 4 Toraise the tem Temperature ing screw perature move perature move Control straight NOTICE position black part of black part of off of notches knob closer to knob closer to HI LO Each notch Each notch equals about equals about 10 F 5 C 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw Replace the kno
21. not heat atthe same rate foods Do not use raw meats raw vegeta bles and cream sauces in casseroles e Dry meat loaf mixtures don t work well e Dry casseroles do not work well e Remember that roasts may vary in size shape and composition Use the timings for e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the minutes per pound as a guideline as well as microwave oven before inserting the the MEAL SENSOR probe probe e If youare cooking individual servings such e Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL as mugs of soup check the probe setting SENSOR probe CLEANING THE PROBE 1 Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods 3 Probe may be placed in the silverware basket of the dishwasher 4 Be careful not to kink the cable NOTE Make sure you have the right probe for your oven It will have LO Z on the handle BI LEVEL OVEN RACK Use the Bi Level Oven Rack to stack foods when cooking in more than one container The rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven First Position Use the rack only when heating SPECIAL CAUTIONS more than one container of food Do not let a container touch the top of theoven Put food in containers then place con tainers on rack Second Position Turn rack upside down e Do not cook foods directly on rack without when using a taller container
22. oil if arcing occurs recommended e use paper plastic wrap or plastic con e stir soups casseroles and drinks before tainers They will be inthe oven too long serving e use probe in regular oven e cover roasts with foil and let stand a few e force probe into frozen food minutes after cooking Remove foil if you use probe for foods that need to simmer decide to cook it longer 6 Tmk MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tips Setting Setting Beverages HIGH 165 F to 170 F Balance probe on wooden spoon Canned Food HIGH 170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick E foods such as baked beans Casseroles MEDIUM HIGH 170 Fto Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick 175 F mixtures Stir once or twice Chowders MEDIUM HIGH 180 F Balance probe on wooden spoon Stir once or twice Dips MEDIUM 140 F Meat Loaf beef MEDIUM HIGH 170 F Poultry Do not use the Meal Sensor probe when cooking poultry Because of the amount of bone and shape of poultry there is no place where the meat is thick enough to place the probe properly Sandwiches MEDIUM 110 F Place sandwicn on paper napkin Insert probe from side so tip is in center of filling Thick sandwiches work best Soup HIGH 165 Fto Balance probe on wooden spoon Stir 470 F once or twice TIPS e Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR in several of the items all the mugs may probe should be made from precooked
23. p aa Spreads Out Turns Black Burns Away Standard porcelain enamel Continuous cleaning porcelain enamel USING FOIL Foil must be used on the lower oven bottom to catch spillovers The foil must be used properly Cut foil from a roll of heavy duty 18 inch 45 cm aluminum foil or buy a foil kit Part No 241430 from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer Lift the cool bake element Slide the foil underthe bake For proper baking lower the slightly to lift the feet off the element bake element so all feet oven bottom Make sure foil is centered rest solidly on the foil long enough to start up both sides and lying flat without wrinkles The oven door does not get as hot as the walls Some hand cleaning may be needed If you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed Use aluminum foil on the oven bot tom according to instructions 4 The oven window and racks are not Spillovers do not burn away and coated Clean them by hand may stain the bottom DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANING PRODUCTS Some can be trapped in the porcelain enamel surface and give off harmful fumes HAND CLEANING well WINDOW Keep clean with hot sudsy water Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers Use a plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse RACKS Use a soapy steel wool pad for best results Rinse well WALLS AND DOOR Wash with hot soapy water Use a soapy steel wool pad or plastic
24. p Light Switch Tmk Control knobs must be pushed in before turning Turn either way until the setting you want shows in the window Set them any where from HI to OFF One of the signal lights will glow to remind you which surface unit is on Be sure all signal lights are off when you are not cooking Signal lights match location of surface units on cooktop PUSHIN Turn to setting Use HI to start foods cooking or to bring liquids toa boil Surface unit will not turn red If good contact is made with bottom of pan Use MED HI to hold a rapid boil orto fry chicken or pancakes Use MED for gravy puddings and icings or to cook large amounts of vegetables Use MED LO to keep food cook ing after starting itona higher setting See The Accessory Canning Kit paget7 and your Cooking Guide for important utensil information Use LO to keep food warm until ready to serve Set the heat higher or lower within the LO band to keep food at the tem perature you want 11 SETTING THE CLOCK Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock minute timer ay 1 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until clock digits show the right counterclockwise until the Minute Timer time of day dial shows OFF The clock setting will change if you push in when turning USING THE MINUTE TIMER DO NOT PUSH I
25. rosting ouaaa aaa 5 The Oven Vent l auauua aaraa Keep Warm nooo 0000 00 5 Optional Accessories The Meal Sensor Temperature Probe 6 Rotisserie nauau Meal Sensor Temperature Probe Canning KIT re ey 2 cane ay erecta eat ace ata SUIS gina scared 2s E 7 Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven Cleaning the Probe 7 Control Panel and Knobs oR uO gadaa nt Mada 7 Surface Units and Reflector Bowls Miia ay 8 Liff Up Cooktop arara Important Information 8 TheOvenDoor 22 The Microwave Oven Light 10 The Continuous Cleaning Lower Oven DO NOT ailow children to use or play with the range DO NOT store things chil dren might want above the range DO NOT leave children unattended near the range Red surface units are very hot but dark surface units can still be hot enough to burn severely AKL The oven frame walls racks and parts of the door can get hot enough to cause burns lt Keep pan handles turned in but not over another surface unit e DO NOT use wet pot holders They can cause steam burns Make sure surface units are off when you are fin ished and when you arent watching DO NOT heat unopened containers They can explode DO NOT operate the microwave upper oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use Serious dama
26. s Fit the bottom corners of the and lift it at the same angle it door over the ends of the hinges isin Push the door down evenly THE MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR The door will close only when CANNOT BE REMOVED itis on the hinges correctly STORAGE DRAWER The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans Never store anything that can burn or melt in the drawer The drawer is warm when baking in the lower oven Use care when handling the drawer REMOVING THE STORAGE DRAWER 4 Pull drawer straight out to 2 Lift front and pull out to 3 Lift back slightly and the first stop the second stop slide drawer all the way Out REPLACING THE STORAGE DRAWER Drawer Slide Rail 4 Fit ends of Drawer Slide 2 Lift drawer front and push 3 Lift drawer front to clear Rails into drawer guides on in until metal stops on second stop and slide both sides of opening drawer slide rails clear drawer closed white stops on drawer 20 guides THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING LOWER OVEN Standard oven walls are coated with smooth porcelain enamel Your continuous cleaning oven walls are coated with a special rougher porcelain enamel A fat spatter beads up on the smooth surface but spreads out on the rougher surface The bead of fat chars and turns black The spread out fat gradually burns away at medium to high baking temperatures 350 475 F 176 231 C so the oven can return to a presentably clean condition Fat Spatter wee ironed Fat Spatter Beads U
27. ss than 30 seconds When the set time is up the oven will shut off turn timer past 30 sec automatically You will hear a bell the light See back to de will go off and the fan will stop r ime eyes DEFROSTING Example To set 22 minutes 30 seconds i i ae For defrosting set Cook Power Control to e Set 2 minutes 30 seconds by pushing in and DEFROST MEDLO See the Defrost Guide turning knob vane inside the oven door or your MICRO MENUS e Set 20 minutes by pushing up on wheel Cookbook for suggested defrost times COOK POWER CHART KEEP WARM Recipes in the MICRO MENUS Cook e Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm book use Cook Power settings from HI to for 60 minutes ne LO Recipes in other books and maga e Reset the timer if more time is required Keep zines may use different percentages ing foods warm longer than about 1 hour 40 of cooking power The followi minutes is not recommended The quality of OOM ee nee en some foods will suffer with extended time HI 100 of full power e Foods cooked covered should be covered MED HI 70 of full power during KEEP WARM MED 50 of full power e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be MED LO DEFROST 30 of full power uncovered during KEEP WARM LO 15 of full power e Meals kept warm on a plate should be cov KEEP WARM 5 of full power ered during KEEP WARM will be helpful Tmk 5 THE MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE The MEAL SE
28. the reflector bowl with with Me eran just started into the the surface unit receptacle a a Reflector bowls reflect heat back to the utensils on the surface units They also help catch spills When they are kept clean they reflect heat better and look new longer If a reflector bowl gets discolored some of the utensils used may not be flat enough Or some may be too large for the surface unit In either case some of the heat that is meant to go into or around a utensil goes f down and heats the reflector bowl This ex 4 while pushing the surface unit terminal into tra heat can discolor it the receptacie lift a little on the edge of the unit nearest the receptacle DO NOT LINE THE REFLECTOR BOWLS WITH FOIL Use of foil can cause shock or fire hazard 5 When the terminal is pushed into the re ceptacle as far as it will go the surface unit will fit into the reflector bowl 1 Lift the front ofthe cooktop atthe center 2 Carefully lower the cooktop onto the and swing the support rod up support rod Be sure the tip of the rod fits in the notch in the cooktop 3 Wipe with warm soapy water Use soapy steel wool pad on stubborn spots DO NOT let the cooktop bump the upper oven when lifting DO NOT drop the cooktop Damage can result 19 THE OVEN DOOR REMOVING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR REPLACING l THE LOWER OVEN DOOR rel x Eg Open the door to the first stop Hold the door at both side
29. uous Cleaning Oven Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Clean stubborn spots or stains Rinse well with clean water e Do not use commercial oven cleaners e Place strip of aluminum foil on bottom of oven to catch spillovers See page 21 s Follow directions given on page 21 Most fat spatters on porcelain enamel interior surface gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during normal baking or roasting operations 22 If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance probiems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the range correctly plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Instal lation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e Isthe Cook Power set e Istne door firmly closed e Did you push the START Button e Did you follow the directions on page 5 exactly If microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low e isthe Cook Power at the recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the microwave oven turns off foo soon or not soon enough when using the probe e
30. wave oven if the door glass is broken DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed To Stop the Oven 1 Push in and turn the timer knob counter clockwise to 00 00 Probe Control OR 2 Open the oven door wm Sensor Probe Signal i Light XS T Meal Sensor Digital Timer Cook Power Control Start Button defrost To Restart the Oven 1 Close the oven door 2 Set timer if needed 3 Push the START Button TMk SETTING THE CONTROLS Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start Start with recipes from your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Follow the directions carefully NEVER START THE OVEN WHEN IT S EMPTY The oven can be damaged For testing use at least a cup of water Be sure you have read and 2 Close the door Make 3 Set Cook Power to understand the directions sure it locks The oven desired setting from HI to KEEP won t work if the door isnt WARM Some recipes require 4 Put food in the oven closed tightly different Cook Powers for best results See chart below a ee 4 Set cooking times up to 5 Set cooking times longer 6 Push the START Button The 10 minutes by pushing in than 10 minutes by turn oven light will stay on the timer knob and turn ing the timer knob and You will hear a fan run ing clockwise The oven wheel First set the knob ning during oven light will go on To set time then move the wheel operation for le
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