Whirlpool RB17UPXL User's Manual
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1. DO NOT allow children to use or play with the oven DO NOT store things chil dren might want above the oven Too much weight on an open oven door can damage the The oven frame walis racks and parts of the door can get hot enough to cause burns e Don t touch any part of the oven especially heating elements until you know they are compietely cool e DO NOT use wet pot holders They can cause steam burns e DO NOT wear loose Clothing while using the oven or use bulky towels or cloths for potholders They can catch fire if they touch a hot element Let steam and hot air escape from the oven before moving food DO NOT heat unopened containers They can explode e Put oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Label betore using your oven Using your ovens Automatic Stop Time Manual Oven Adjustable Lower Oven Adjustable Upper Oven MEALTIMER Clock Knob Light Switch Temperature Control Temperature Control lower oven upper oven Minute Timer Start Time Lower Oven LowerOven Clean Light Upper Oven Upper Oven Knob Selector Signal Light Lock Light Signal Light Selector SETTING THE CONTROLS BAKING IN EITHER OVEN 4 Put oven racks where you want them See page 5 for suggestions 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE upper oven 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the bak ing temperature you want2. 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 Sass a je Z DO NOT use commercial DO NOT use foil or other oven cleaners in your oven liners in the oven During Damage to the porcelain the cleaning cycle they finish may occur can burn or melt 1 SETTING THE CONTROLS PUSH TO SET CLOCK 4 Make sure the clock 2 Push inthe Stop Time 3 Set the Oven Selector and start and stop Knob and turn the to CLEAN The Clean time dials all have the hand clockwise Light will come on right time of day about two or three and the door will lock hours Iwo hours for automatically light soil three or more for heavier soil 4 Setthe Oven Temper 5 The Lock Light comes 6 When the Lock Light ature Control to CLEAN on when the oven goes off turn the Oven gets above normal Selector to OFF This baking temperatures unlocks the door The door can t be unlocked when the Lock Light is on 7 Turn the Oven Temper 8 After the oven is cool ature Control to OFF wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with cleanser or soapy steel wool pad DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE IT CAN BURN YOU 12 1 Keep the kitchen well Clean the oven before Ifthe cleaning cycle ventilated during the it gets heavily soiled doesn t ge
3. Control knobs Warm sudsy water and e Wash rinse and dry well bristle brush Do not soak Porcelain Warm soapy water or e Wash with other cooking utensils enamel soapy steel wool pads e Donot clean in self cleaning cycle broiler pan and grid Control panel Warm soapy water e Wash rinse and dry with soft cloth Commercial glass e Follow directions with cleaner cleaner Oven door Warm soapy water or e Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse glass plastic scrubbing pad and dry well with soft cloth Commercial glass e Follow directions provided with cleaner cleaner Continuous Warm soapy water or e Clean stubborn spots or stains Rinse well cleaning soapy scrubbing pad with clean water lower oven e Follow directions given on page 15 e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Most fat spatters on the continuous cleaning porcelain enamel interior surface gradually reduce to a presentably clean condition during normal baking or roasting operations Oven racks Self Cleaning Oven cycle e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning Warm soapy water or cycle soapy steel wool pads e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Self Cleaning For areas outside Self e Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle Upper Oven Cleaning area use warm to prevent burn on of soil soapy water or soapy e Follow directions given on page steel wool pads e Do not use commercial oven cleaners _ Do not use foll to line t
4. 4 Letthe oven preheat until the Signal Light During baking the elements will turn on goes off and off to help hold the oven temperature at 5 Put food in the oven the setting The top element will never turn 6 When done baking turn both knobs to red but will be hot The Signal Light will turn OFF on and off with the elements ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROLS Does either oven seem to be hotter or colder than your old oven at the same settings The temperature setting in your old oven may have changed gradually over the years The accurate setting of your new ovens can seem different If you think either or both oven temperatures need adjusting follow these steps Locking Screw 4 Pullthe Oven Tem 2 Loosen the lock 3 Tolowerthetem amp To raise the tem perature Control ing screw perature move perature move straight off NOTICE position black part of black part of of notches knob closer to LO knob closer to HI Each notch Each notch equals about 10 F equals about 10 F 5 C 5 C Tighten the locking screw Replace the knob Tmk BROILING IN EITHER OVEN 3 Set Oven Selector to BROIL 41 Place the rack where you want it for broiling See below for suggestions 2 Put broiler pan and food onthe rack 6 When broiling is done turn both knobs to OFF 5 During broiling the oven door must be partly open A built in stop will hold it there 4 Set Oven Temperature C
5. opened To replace the upper or lower oven light bulb ON 4 Turn off the electric power 2 Remove the bulb cover by atthe main power supply pulling out on the wire holder and moving it to the side 3 Remove the light bulb from its socket 6 Turn electrical power back 4 Replace the bulb with a 5 Replace the bulb cover on at main power supply 40 watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder 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 VENTS When the oven is on hot air and moisture escape through a vent on top of the control panel These vents are needed for air circulation Do not block the vents Poor baking can result Cleaning and caring for your ovens CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS 1 First make sure 2 Use warm soapy 3 Wash knobs in 4 Push knobs knobs are on OFF water and a soft warm soapy straight back on then pull knob cloth to wipe water Rinse well Make sure they stralght off the panel Rinse and dry are on OFF and wipe dry CLEANING CHART PART _ __ WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Outside of Soft cloth warm soapy e Wipe off regularly when oven is cool oven water e Do not allow food containing acids Nylon or plastic scouring such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or pad for stubborn spots milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the glossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers
6. 5 10 13 cm 17 19 8 10 Well Done 1 2 4cm 47 5 10 13 cm 19 21 14 16 Hamburgers 2 1cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium 1 2 5 cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked 1 4 1 or tendered 1 2 5 cm 3 amp cm 6 8 4 5 Canadian Bacon 2 1cm 3 8 cm 6 4 Pork Rib or Loin Chop 41 Weill done 2 2 5cm 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 7 fillets 3 8 cm p 7 8 5 7 Liver V Ya 1 2 cm 3 8 cm 3 3 Frankfurters 4 5 10 13 cm 6 7 4 5 SETTING THE CLOCK Push in and turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the Clock 1 Push In Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the right time counterclockwise until fhe Minute Timer of day dial shows OFF The clock setting will 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out Turn change if you push in when turning USING THE MINUTE TIMER DO NOT PUSH IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer 4 Without pushing it in turn the Minute 2 Without pushing in turn the knob back to Timer Knob until the hand passes the the setting you want Bee na Sa ae 3 When the time is up a buzzer will sound To stop the buzzer turn the dial to OFF 6 CHANGES THE CLOCK SETTING without pushing in the knob USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the upper oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around IMPORTANT
7. lt gt Whitlp ol 27 INCH BUILT IN SELF CLEANING amp use CONTINUOUS CLEANING ELECTRIC OVENS Model RB170PXL care i i Control Panei Automatic Upper Oven Light Switch Manual Oven Light Switch Model and Serial Number Plate Broil Element Oven Rack Guide Bake Element Self Cleaning Upper Oven Air Flow Oven Door Fiberglass Heat Seal Continuous Cieaning Lower Oven Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this pi information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate i just behind the upper oven door Serial Number 2 Purchase date from your sales slip Purchase Date Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and the sales slip together in a handy place Service Company and Phone Number See the Cooking Guide for important safety information Your responsibilities Proper installation and safe use of the oven 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 Proper use You must be sure your oven is e used only for jobs expected of e used only by people who can properly maintained installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the
8. 2 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 APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIA WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 122 Maple lt Whitlpool TECH CARE j FRANCHISED SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 499 9999 999 9494 123 Maple WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES RANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES x 2 SERVICE CO 173 Mapie 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 G
9. Follow these steps in order To start and stop baking automatically 4 Putthe racks where you 2 Set the Oven Selector on 3 Set the Oven Temperature want them and place the TIMED BAKE Control on the baking food in the oven temperature you want 4 Make sure the clock is set 5 Push in and turn the Start 6 Push in and turn the Stop to the right time of day Time Knob clockwise Time Knob clockwise to the time you want bak to the time you want the ing to start 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 Putthe racks where you want them and 5 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock place the food in the oven wise to the time you want the oven to shut 2 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE off 3 Set the Oven Temperature Control on the 6 After baking is done turn both knobs to baking temperature you want OFF i 4 Make sure the clock is setto the right time 7 To stop the oven before the preset time of day turn both knobs to OFF SPECIAL CAUTION Use foods that will not go bad or spoil a covered baking dish with about a half while waiting for cooking to start Avoid cup 118 mL of water for 1 to 11 2 hours using dishes with milk 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 pow
10. ccording to instructions Spillovers do not burn away and may stain the bottom HAND CLEANING DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANING PRODUCTS Some can be trapped in the porcelain enamel surface and give off harmful fumes WINDOW Keep clean with hot sudsy water Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleansers Use a plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse well 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 scouring pad for stubborn spots Rinse well 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 to a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box If the upper oven will not operate e Is the Upper Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL but not TIMED BAKE e isthe Upper Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If the lower oven will not operate e Is the Lower Oven Selector turned to a set ting BAKE or BROIL e Is the Lower Oven Temperature Control turned to a temperature setting If the self cleaning cycle wiii not operate e Are the Upper Oven Selector and Up
11. der 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 EE E E E ee EeEeEeEe e e Tmk 7 If the steps for using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock are not followed in order the electric oven door lock may be turned on The door will then either e not open e not close all the way the oven light stays on If the Door Won t Open 4 Make sure the Clock and Start and If the Door Won t Close 4 Make sure the Clock and Start and Stop Times are set to the right time of day open the oven door Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob Stop Times are set to the right time of past the right time of day day Push the automatic oven light switch in Turn the Oven Selector to CLEAN and hold it in for10 seconds Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob Let the oven light switch go and turn the past the right time of day Oven Selector to OFF Wait 30 seconds Push in the automatic oven light switch Turn the Oven Selector to OFF the door and hold if for another 10 seconc s will be unlocked within 10 seconds Close the oven door THE OVEN LIGHTS Both oven lights will come on when you push the Light Switch Push the switch again to shut them off Both lights will also come on when an oven door is
12. he bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven THE OVEN DOOR The upper oven door cannot be removed REMOVING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR Hinge Support Stop 4 Open the doorto the 2 Hold the door on both 3 Pull the door with the broil stop sides and lift slightly to hinges straight away clear the stops in the from the oven hinge supports REPLACING THE LOWER OVEN DOOR Hinge Opening 41 Fit the hinge supports into 2 Lift slightly while sliding 3 When the stops in the the openings at the the hinge supports into hinge supports slide into bottom oven corners the openings the oven openings the door will snap into place and can be closed 10 THE SELF CLEANING UPPER OVEN CYCLE The upper oven self cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil Before you start make sure you understand exactly how fo use the cycle safely BEFORE YOU STA oe 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 Clean Frame 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 Clean Door cycle
13. ontrol to BROIL Set ona lower temperature for slower broiling See below Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control toa setting lower than BROIL When it s on BROIL the broil element is on all the time When it s on a temperature the element turns off and on The lower the temperature setting the shorter are the times when the element is on The Oven Selector must be on BROIL and the door partly open for all broiling temperatures OVEN RACK POSITIONS Position racks before turning on the oven l Broil Element Lift rack at front and pull out BAKING OR ROASTING BROILING Food for baking or roasting should be placed in the center of the oven Always leave at least 11 to 2 inches 4 5 cm between the sides of a pan and the oven wali and another pan For more informa tion see the Cooking Guide Adjust the top rack so the food to be broiled is at a suggested distance from the broil element see page 4 ALWAYS broil with the door open to the broil stop Suggested oven rack positions and broiling times Approximate Minutes Inches cm from top Selector set to BROIL Food Description of food to Broll Element tst side 2nd side Beef Steaks Rare 41 2 5 cm 3 8cm 7 9 3 5 Medium 41 2 5 cm 3 8cm 9 41 4 7 Well done 1 2 5cm 3 8 cm 11 13 5 7 Beef Steaks Rare 1 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 1 2 4cm 4
14. 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 biack 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 Fat Spatter Beads Up 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 Using foil in the self cleaning upper oven is not recommended 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 under the bake For proper baking lower the slightly to lift the feet off the element bake element so all feet oven bottom rest solidly on the foil Make sure foil is centered long enough to start up both sides and lying flat without wrinkles 4 The oven window and racks are not coated Clean them by hand 2 The oven door does not get as hot as the walls Some hand cleaning may be needed TIPS 3 If you do more broiling than baking hand cleaning may be needed 4 Use aluminum foil on the oven bot tom a
15. per Oven Temperature Controls set to CLEAN e Does the Start Time dial show the correct time of day e isthe Stop Time dial set ahead to the time you want the cleaning cycle to stop If soll 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 15 Hand Cleaning 15 If cooking results aren t what you expect e Isthe oven level e Are you using pans recommended in the Cooking Guide e If baking have you allowed 11 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 page 4 Resetting the oven temperature controls e Have you preheated the oven as the rec ipe calls for e Are the pans the size called for in the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe from a reliable source e Dothe cooking utensils have smooth flat bottoms See the Cooking Gulde for more information on cooking problems and how to solve them 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1301 Michigan 800 63
16. t the oven as cleaning cycle to help Cleaning a very soiled clean as you get rid of normal heat oven takes longer and expected the cycle odors and smoke results in more smoke may not have been set than usual long enough Set the cleaning time longer for heavier soil Oven racks lose their shine discolor To stop the cleaning cycle after it has and become harder to slide on their started guides when 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 Turn the Oven Selector and Oven steel woo pad rinse well and wipe Temperature Control to OFF on a thin coat of salad oil e When the oven cools you can open the door Wait until the oven is cool HOW IT WORKS During the self cleaning cycle the oven gets much hotter than it does for baking or broiling approximately 830 F 433 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 hr 1hr 414 hrs 2 hrs 22hrs STOP 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 13 THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING LOWER OVEN Standard
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18. weight installed in a well ventilated area protected from the weather properly connected to the cor rect electric supply and grounding See Installation Instructions home ovens operate it properly Contents Your Responsibilities EEE 2 Installation ag eens rune 2 ProperUse waar De 2 Safety ne A atte hada ae ue oo Using Your Ovens er maer 4 Baking in Either Oven 2 4 Adjusting the Oven Temperature Controls 4 Broiling in FitherOven see tthe E 5 Oven Rack Positions 0 0 0 00 cee eee 5 Setting the Clock 0 eee eee 6 Using the Minute Timer 0 6 Using the Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 7 OVEN VENTS oer fon eu eee bd be wee Eel ea EE eS 8 OVER LIQINS re ca dees esto any deg a eb dean tod Renae at aoaia i 8 Cleaning and Caring For Your Ovens 9 Control Panel and Knobs 9 Cleaning Chart rerea e et dace ele Gh 9 The Lower Oven Door 00 0 5 10 The Self Cleaning Upper Oven 11 The Continuous Cleaning LowerOven 14 If You Need Service or Assistance 15 1 Before Calling for Assistance 15 2 If You Need Assistance 16 3 If You Need Service aoaaa auaa aaa 16 4 If You Have a Problem 16
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