Whirlpool RM275PXK User's Manual
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1. does most of the work The top element heats but does not turn red Baking pg 13 THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL Use the Oven Temperature When both the Oven Selec Control to set baking or roast tor and Temperature Control ing temperature when the are on BROIL the broil ele Oven Selector is on BAKE or ment heats all the time The TIMED BAKE 12 With the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE the MEALTIMER Clock can be used to turn the ovenon and off automatically MEALTIMER Clock pg 14 Oven Temperature Control can be set on a temperature for slower broiling see Broil ing page 15 Tmk BAKING OR ROASTING 1 pi Put the rack s where you want them before turning on the oven Rack s should be placed so food can be centered in the oven Always leave at least 1 2to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of the pan and the oven walls and pans For more information see the Cooking Guide 2 3 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 inthe oven Oven turn red When baking is done turn rack walls and door wil2. Follow directions with cleaner Oven Self Cleaning Oven cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle racks warm soapy water or e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads 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 Self Cleaning Oven For areas outside Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle to prevent burn on of soil e Follow directions given on page 17 The Lower Oven Self Cleaning Cycle e Donot use commercial oven cleaners _Do not use foil to line the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven 20 THE OPTIONAL ROTISSERIE If you would like a rotisserie for your oven you can order a kit Part No 261881 from your dealer The kit includes easy installation instructions If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself with out tools of any kind If nothing operates e isthe oven correctly wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box
3. not use such containers to heat liquids again Follow MICRO MENUS Cookbook directions carefully 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 flame especially foods like potatoes popcorn snacks etc See the MICRO MENUS Cookbook DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES At the end of the 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 for a while Do not be concerned if you hear a fan running during or after cooking in the lower oven A fan automat ically turns on to help protect the microwave oven from excess heat 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 Magnetron Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do Stirrer 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 walls and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass through glass paperan
4. on BROIL or ona 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 The 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 25cm 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 112 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 112 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 17 19 8 10 Well Done 112 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 19 21 14 16 Hamburgers 12 1 cm 3 8 cm 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium 1 2 5cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked 12 1 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 4 Well done 2 2 5cm 4 5 410 13 cm 15 10 Chicken 2 3 Ib 1 1 5 kg cut in half 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 12 3 4 1 2 cm 3 8 cm 3 3 Frankfurters 4 5 10 13 cm 6 7 4 5 The lights THE MICROWA
5. right The Clean Light will come on If cooking results aren t what you expect e Is the oven level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e if baking have you allowed 11 2 to 2 inches 4 5 cm on all sides of the pans for air 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 as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe froma reliable source See the Cooking Guide for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 21 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 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 22 3 Ifyou need service Whirlpool 7ECH CARE Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are SYMBOL trained to fulfill the ce eee product warranty DES Ht and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE servic
6. want them and place the food inthe oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock wise tothe time you want the oven to shut off 5 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 6 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want 8 To stop the oven before the preset time turn both knobs to OFF Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE Set the Oven Temperature Control on the baking temperature you want After baking is done turn both knobs to OFF Tostop the oven before the preset time turn both knobs to OFF SPECIAL CAUTION Use foods that will not go bad orspoil while waiting for cooking to start Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats or fish or any item with baking powder or yeast Smoked or frozen meats may be used so can vegetables fruits and casserole type foods Vegetables can be cooked in a covered baking dish with about a half cup 118 mL of water for1 to 1 hours Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before itis put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS BROILING 4 Place the rack where you 2 Putthe broiler pan and 3 Set the Oven Selector on want it for broiling food onthe rack BROIL 4 Set the Oven Temperature 5 During broiling the oven When broiling is done Control
7. If the microwave oven will not run e Is the timer set e Is the Cook Power set e Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you push the START Button e Did you follow the directions on pages 5 and 6 exactly If microwave cooking times seem too long e Isthe 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 atthe recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cook ing more food at one time If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe e Is atleast s of the probe in the food e Is the probe tip in the center of the food e 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 Probe Control set at the end temperature you want TMk If the lower oven will not operate e Is the Oven Selector turned to a setting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE e Is the Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If the Self Cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Oven Selector and the Oven Tem perature Control set to CLEAN e Does the Start Time Dial show the correct time of day e Is the Stop Time Dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop e Is the Lock Lever all the way to the
8. Stop Time 5 Lift the panel between the oven doors Knob and turn the hand clockwise about two or three hours Two hours for light soil three or more for heavier soil 8 when the Lock Light goes off turn the Oven Selector and Tempera ture Control to OFF 7 The Lock Light comes on when the oven gets above normal baking temperatures The Lock Lever can t be moved when the Lock Light is on 40 After the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with cleanser or soapy sfeel wool pad 6 Move the Lock Lever all the way to the right The Clean Light will come on only when the lever is all the way over 9 Move the Lock Lever back to the left Do not force it Wait until it will move easily This turns off the Clean Light DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE IT CAN BURN YOU 18 Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat odors and smoke SPECIAL TIPS Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual If the cleaning cycle doesn t get the oven as clean as you expected the cycle may not have been set long enough Set the cleaning time longer for heavier soil Oven racks lose their shine discolor 5 Tostopthe cleaning cycle after ithas and become harder to slide on their started guides w
9. VE OVEN LIGHT The light in the microwave oven comes on when the oven door is open when you set the cooking time when the oven is on and when the temperature probe is plugged into the socket 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 the control panel Close the oven door or push the switch again to shut it off To replace the light bulb cy 1 Turnoffthe electric power 2 Remove the bulb cover 3 Remove the light bulb from at the main power supply by pulling out on the wire its socket holder and moving it to the side 4 Replace the bulb with a 5 Replace the bulb cover 6 Turnthe power back on 40 watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder atthe main power supply available from most gro in place The bulb must cery variety and have this cover when the hardware stores oven is being used The oven vent Hot air and moisture get out of the lower oven through a vent just above the oven door Do not block the vent Poor baking can result Cleaning and caring for your oven CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS 4 First make sure 2 Use warm soapy 3 Wash knobs in warm 4 Push knobs straight knobs are on OFF water and a soft soapy water Rinse back on Make sure then pull knob cloth to wipe the well and dry they are on OFF straight off panel Rinse and wipe dry 16 THE LOWER OVEN SELF CLEANING CYCLE The lowe
10. Whirlpool 30 INCH BUILT IN MICROWAVE AND SELF CLEANING OVENS Model RM275PXK Control Panel Microwave ail AR A Upper Oven Automatic Oven Light Switch Lock Lever SS Cover Panel ia o Broil Element Model and Serial gas SSS on Rack Guides Number Plate SS S gt ae J e Bake Element Self Cleaning keg TUNN i Lower Oven SAS Air Flow SSi Oven Door Fiberglass Heat Seal a Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this Model Number information ready 1 Complete Model and Seria Numbers from the plate just Seria Number behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales slip or date installed Purchase Installation 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 the Cooking Guide for important safety intormation Your responsibilities Proper installation and safe use of the ovens 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 oven is e installed and leveled in a wall e properly connected to the cor rect electric supply and that will hold the weight e installed in a well ventilated grounding See Installation area protecied from the in
11. d 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 of 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 BI LEVEL OVEN RACK Glass Shelf Metal Bottom The glass bottom of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass bot tom and are absorbed by the food The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat ts made like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks 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 more than one container of food Do not let a container touch the top of the oven Second Position Turn rack upside down SPECIAL CAUTIONS e Do not use with browning dish e Use only when cooking foods in more than one container e Do not use in conventional ovens or under when using a taller container on the bottom broiler ofthe oven e Do not let food or container touch t
12. e in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 23 Maple WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 23 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 THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK FSP is a registered trademark of Whiripool Corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever _ you need a replacement part far your Whitlpool appliance FSP replacement paris will fit right and work right because they are mad
13. e the oven doororyour MICRO MENUS Cookbook forsuggested defrost times Tmk 2 Close the door Make sure it locks The oven won t work if the door isn t closed tightly 5 Set Cook Powerto desired setting from HI to LO Some recipes require different Cook Powers for best results See chart COOK POWER CHART Recipes inthe MICRO MENUS Cook book use Cook Power settings from HI to LO Recipes in other books and magazines may use different percent ages of cooking power The following chart will be helpful Ht 100 of full power MED HI 70 of full power MED 50 of full power MED LO 30 of full DEFROST power LO 15 of full power 3 Set cooking times up to 10 minutes by pushing in the timer knob and turn ing clockwise The oven light will goon Push in and turn counterclockwise to reduce time 6 Push the START Button The oven light will stay on You will hear a fan run ning during oven operation When the set time is up the oven will shut off auto matically You will hear a bell the light will go off and the fan will stop TO STOP THE OVEN 4 Push in and turn the timer knob counterclockwise to 00 00 OR 2 Open the oven door TO RESTART THE OVEN 4 Close the oven door 2 Set timer if needed 3 Push the START Button THE MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE Roast or bake meats or casseroles to a set temperature i
14. e to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Condittoners Dehumiditiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems lt gt Whirlpool Home Appliances Part No 311421 Rev A Printed in U S A
15. he top of the oven CLEANING THE RACK e Wash by hand with a mild detergent e Wash on the top rack of a dishwasher e Donot use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers e Do not store rack in the oven 10 Using your lower oven Lower Oven Controls Stop Time Knob Automatic MEALTIMER Clock Minute Timer minute Start Time Knob timer Clean Light Lock Light Adjustable Oven Temperature Control Oven Signal Light ees OFF E Oven Selector Manual Oven A lower ov Light Switch y MN 2 oven light SETTING THE CLOCK 4 Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn 2 Letthe Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn clockwise until clock digits show the right counterclockwise until the Minute Timer time of day dial is on OFF If you push in on the knob you will change the time of day Tmk 1 USING THE MINUTE TIMER 4 Without pushing it in turn the Minute Timer 2 Turnthe knob back so the setting you Knob until the setting showing in the want shows in the window ners long erinan ine ene vou welt 3 Whenthe settime is up a buzzer will sound 4 Turnthe dial to OFF to stop the buzzing 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 With the Oven Selector on With the Oven Selector on BROIL only the top element BAKE the bottom element heats Broiling pg 15
16. hen they are left in the oven e Turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise during the cleaning cycle To make until the hand points to the right time them slide easier polish the edges of of day the racks and rack guides with a soapy e Turn the Oven Selector and Oven steel wool pad rinse well and wipe Temperature Control to OFF ona thin coat of salad oil e When the oven cools move the Lock Lever back to the left DO NOT FORCE IT Wait until it moves easily 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 set for two hours SELF CLEANING CYCLE TWO HOUR SETTING Approximate Temperatures and Times START vhr thr 4 hrs 2 hrs 21 hrs Notice that the heating stops when the two hour setting is up but that it takes a while longer for the oven to cool down enough to unlock 19 CLEANING CHART PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Porcelain Warm soapy water or e Wash with other cooking utensils enamel broiler soapy steel wool pads e Do not place in Self Cleaning Oven pan and grid Control knobs Warm sudsy water and bristle brush e Wash rinse and dry well e Do not soak Control Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth panel Commercial glass cleaner
17. hil dren might want above the oven Too much weight on an open oven door can damage the Let steam and hot air escape from the oven before moving food The oven frame walls racks and parts of the door can get hot enough to cause burns turning on the oven e Put oven racks where you want them before DO NOT use wet pot holders They can cause steam burns 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 damage to the oven or injury to the user can result from not following directions 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 Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label before using your oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY 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 between the oven front face 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
18. l be hot both knobs to OFF ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPER ATURE CONTROL Does your new oven seem to be hotter or colder at the same settings than your old oven The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradu ally overthe years The accurate setting of your new oven can seem different If you think the oven temperature needs adjusting follow these steps Locking Screw Tooth Notches Tooth Notches 4 Pull outthe center 2 Loosen the lock 3 To lower the tem 4 To raise the tem of the Oven Tem ing screw perature move perature move perature Control black ring so tooth black ring so is Closer to LO Each tooth is closer to notch equals HI Each notch about 10 F 5 C equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw Replace the knob 13 USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the lower oven on and off attimes you set even when you are not around To start and stop baking automatically 4 Putthe lower oven rack s where you want them and place the food in the oven 2 Make sure the clock is set to the right time of day 3 Push in and turn the Start Time Knob clockwise to the time you want bak ing to start 4 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clockwise to the time you want the oven to shut off 7 After baking is done turn both knobs to OFF To stop baking automatically 1 Putthe oven rack s where you
19. n metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Test dinnerware or cook ware before using Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods for more than 4 minutes To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and the water stays cool do not use It NEVER start a microwave oven when it s empty The oven can be damaged If you experiment put a 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 touch the top of the oven cavity Continued next page Rough or harsh cleaners can scratch or dull the 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 DO NOT store things in the oven 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
20. nger DON T tet probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior e let probe touch foil if used Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic con tainers They will be inthe oven too long e use probe in regular oven e force probe into frozen food e use probe for foods that need to simmer EE e a ee e A E E A E E AE E a E a E I e PE Tmk MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE PROBE GUIDE Food Cook Power Meal Sensor Tips Setting Setting Beverages HIGH 165 F to Balance probe on wooden spoon 170 F Canned Food HIGH 170 F Use MEDIUM Cook Power for very thick 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 MEDIUM 170 F beef HIGH 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 sandwich 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 170 F once or twice TIPS e Casseroles cooked using the MEAL SENSOR in several of the item
21. nstead of by time When the Meal Sensor Temperature Probe is properly used the microwave oven will turn off automatically when the probe senses the temperature you set For casseroles the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recom mended Replace the probe the liquid es Plug A Cable i For liquids balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip ofthe probe is in the center of For roasts the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest mus cle but not touching fat or bone N AG Sensor Sia ke gt r 1 Insert at least ofthe temperature probe into the food 4 Set the Cook Power if desired 2 Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket on the oven wall The Probe Signa Light will come on 3 Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior Close the door 5 Move the Meal Sensor pointer to the final cook ing temperature you 6 Push the START Button When the probe senses the cooking temperature want a buzzer sounds and the oven turns off DO e use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven e unplug probe from socket to turn off oven light e stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you decide to cook it lo
22. r oven 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 4 Clean areas that may not be cleaned during the cycle Use hot water and deter gent or a soapy steel wool pad on e the frame around the oven e the inside of the door especially the part outside the oven seal DO NOT try to clean the fiberglass seal DO NOT move it or bend it 2 Remove any pots or pans you may have stored in the oven They can t stand the high heat 3 Wipe out any loose soil or grease This will help reduce smoke during the cleaning cycle 4 Make sure the motor socket cover is closed if your oven has a rotisserie Clean Door SPECIAL CAUTIONS DO NOT block the vent DO NOT touch the oven during the cleaning cycle during the cleaning cycle Air must move freely for it can burn you best results L An DO NOT use commercial DO NOT use foil or other oven cleaners in your oven Lever The lever is designed liners in the oven During Damage to the porcelain to stay locked until the the cleaning cycle foil finish may occur oven is cool enough to can burn or melt safely open SETTING THE CONTROLS 4 Set the Oven Selector to 2 Setthe Oven Tempera CLEAN ture Control to CLEAN 3 Make sure the clock and start and stop time dials all have the right time of day 4 Push inthe
23. s all the mugs may probe should be made from precooked 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 minutes per pound as a guideline as well as the MEAL SENSOR probe e Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe e If you are cooking individual servings such 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 Do not immerse probe in water or wash in the dishwasher Be careful not to kink the cable Imk CLEANING THE MICROWAVE OVEN Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed Rinse well 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 i
24. structions weather Proper use NI You must be sure your oven is used only forjobs expected of home ovens e used only by people who can operate it properly properly maintained Contents Your Responsibilities staharo ODEN gt ttety AGOJ P ek anes DOS VF excessh S MICIOwG s emery Using the Microwave U sre Dvean Satting the ontras Detrosting Tre Meal Senser fers eers ee Probe Cieaning the Microw aes Important Information How Microwave Over Wors B Level Oven Rack Using Your Lower Oven Setting the Clock Using the Minute Timer The Lower Oven Contr is Baking or Roasting Adjusting the Oven I nperature Contro Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock Broiling Broiling Chart The Oven Lights The Oven Vents j Cleaning and Caring for Your Oven Control Panel and Knots The Lower Oven Self Cleaning Cycle Cleaning Chart The Optional Rotisserie If You Need Service or Assistance praia Before Calling for Assistance 2 if You Need Assistance Mace carats 3 if You Need Service ME RETES tine 4 If You Have a Probier ee er omer ee ae eee ee non Btw Co NRK wl OF Ov Os yo NENN NENA MOND Oo Tmk e Don t touch any part of the oven especially heating elements until you know they are completely cool DO NOT allow children to use or play with the oven DO NOT store things c
25. that the oven door close prop erly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces The oven should not be ere TE Te Kel a elolic ce e anyone except properiy qualified service personnel The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service person nel after a repair is made DO NOT operate the microwave oven if the door glass is broken DO NOT operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Microwave Oven Controls Probe Signal Light Probe Control Digital Timer Cook Power Control 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 understand the directions 4 Put food inthe oven 4 Set cooking times longer than 10 minutes by turn ing the timer knob and wheel First set the knob then move the wheel Example fo set 22 min utes 30 seconds e Set 2 minutes 30 sec onds by pushing in and turning knob e Set 20 minutes by push ing up on wheel DEFROSTING For defrosting set Cook Power Control to DEFROST MED LO setting See the Defrost Guide insid
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