Whirlpool RB260PXK Oven User Manual
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1. Whitl pool 30 incu BUILTIN SELF CLEANING S ELECTRIC OVEN Models RB2600XK RB260PXK Oven Vent Control Panel Manual Oven Light Switch Modei and 7 z Serial Number Plate A p r tomatic Oven Light Switch Lock Lever Cover Panel Oven Rack Guide Bake Element Fiberglass Heat Seal Air Flow Oven Door Copy Your Model and Serial Numbers Here If you need service or call with a question have this information ready Model Number 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from the plate just behind the oven door Serial Number 2 Purchase or installation date from your sales slip Purchase Installation 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 Broil Element 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 installed and leveled in a wall or cabinet that will hold the weight e installed in a well ventilated area protected from the weather e properly connected fo the cor rect electric supply and grounding See Installation Instructi2. 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 Puf oven racks where you want them before turning on the oven Remove the Consumer Buy Guide Labe before using your oven Using your oven Adjustable Oven Temperature Control Automatic MEALTIMER Clock Stop Time Knob Manual Oven Light Switch Minute Timer Start Time Knob Oven Signal Light Lock Light SETTING THE CONTROLS BAKING 4 Put oven racks where you want them See page 5 for suggestions 2 Set Oven Selector to BAKE 3 Set Oven Temperature Control to the bak ing temperature you want 4 Let the 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 red but will be hot The Signal Light will turn 6 i done baking turn both knobs to on and off with the elements RESETTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE 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 over the 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 out the center of the Ove
3. 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 IN THE KNOB when setting the Minute Timer Ce minute timer minute E NN 41 Without pushing In the Minute Timer 2 Without pushing in furn 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 USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set even when you are not around To start and stop baking automatically 4 Putthe racks where you 2 Make sure the clock is set 3 Push in and turn the Start want them and place the to the right time of day Time Knob clockwise food in the oven to the time you want bak ing to start selector gt oven temp Fe 4 Push in and turn the Stop 5 Set the Oven Selector on 6 Set the Oven Temperature Time Knob clockwise TIMED BAKE 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 kno
4. Push the top of the frame into Replace the screws frame into the bottom of the the opening while pushing window opening down USING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE The 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 if 2 Remove any pots or pans you may have ean Door stored in cen Thay can t stand the high heat Clean Frame 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 Seal 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 DO NOT use commercial DO NOT force the Lock 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 1 Setthe Oven Se
5. bs to OFF To stop baking automatically 4 Put the racks where you want them and 4 Set the Oven Selector on TIMED BAKE 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 3 Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob clock OFF wise to the time you want the oven to shut 7 To stop the oven before the preset time off turn both knobs to OFF nn E E E S 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 1 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 powder or yeast it is put in 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 mal Tmk 7 THE OVEN LIGHT The oven light will come on when you open the oven door or when you push the Oven Light switch Close the oven door or push the switch again to shut off the light To replace the light bulb 4 Turn off the electric power 2 Remove the bulb cover by 3 Remove the light bulb from at the main power supply pulling out on the
6. ds such as vinegar tomato lemon juice or milk to remain on surface Acids will remove the lossy finish e Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers Control knobs Warm sudsy water and bristle brush e Wash rinse and dry well e Donot soak Aluminum broiler pan and grid Warm soapy water or soapy steel wool pads e Wash with other cooking utensils e Donot place in Self Cleaning Oven Control panel Warm soapy water Commercial glass cleaner e Wash rinse and dry well with soft cloth e Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven door glass Warm soapy water or plastic scrubbing pad Commercial glass cleaner e Make certain oven is cool Wash rinse and dry well with soft cloth e Follow directions provided with cleaner Oven racks Self Cleaning Oven cycle Warm soapy water or soapy steel woo pads e Leave in oven during Self Cleaning cycle e Wash rinse and dry Use soapy steel wool pads for stubborn areas Self Cleaning Oven For areas outside Self Cleaning area use warm soapy water orsoapy steel wool pads Clean before using Self Cleaning cycle to prevent burn on of soil e Follow directions given on pages 10 e Do not use commercial oven cleaners Do not use foll to IIne the bottom of your Self Cleaning Oven If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 e Before calling for assistance Performance prob
7. e Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number Dial free from Continental US 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaili 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 e Ifyou need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE Ser vice Companies C A Whirlpool TECH CARE service TECH CARE technicians are FRANCHISED SERVICE 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 REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Mapie 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE 4 Ifyou have a problem Call our COOL LINE se
8. g time longer for heavier soil Oven racks lose their shine discolor 5 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 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 1000 F 800 F 600 F 400 f START vhr 1h 1hrs 2hrs 22hrs STOP Notice that the heating stops when the two hour setting is up but that it takes a T while longer forthe oven to cool down enough to unlock PART Outside of oven CLEANING CHART WHAT TO USE Soft cloth warm soapy water Nylon or plastic scouring pad for stubborn spots HOW TO CLEAN e Wipe off regularly when oven is cool e Do not allow food containing aci
9. lector to 2 Setthe Oven Temperature 3 Make sure the clock and CLEAN Control to CLEAN start and stop time dials all have the right time of day 4 Push inthe Stop Time Knob 8 Liftthe panel betweenthe 6 Move the Lock Lever all and turn the hand clock oven door and control the way to the right The wise about two or three panel Clean Light will come on hours Two hours for light only when the lever is soil three or more for all the way over heavier soil 7 The Lock Light comes on 8 When the Lock Light goes 9 Move the Lock Lever when the oven gets off turn the Oven Selector back to the left Do not above normal baking and Oven Temperature force it Wait until it will temperatures The Lock Control to OFF move easily This turns off Lever can t be moved the Clean Light when the Lock Light is on 40 Atter the oven is cool wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed touch up spots with cleanser or soapy steel wool pad I d i l JA DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DURING THE CLEANING CYCLE IT CAN BURN YOU 11 SPECIAL TIPS Keep the kitchen well Clean the oven before 3 ifthe cleaning cycle ventilated during the it gets heavily soiled doesn t get 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 cleanin
10. lems 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 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 toa temperature setting Ifthe self cleaning cycle will not operate e Are the Oven Selector and Oven Tempera ture Control set to CLEAN e Does the Start Time dial show the correct time of day e Is the Stop Time dial set ahead tothe time you want the cleaning cycle to stop e Isthe Lock Lever all the way to the 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 114 inches 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 control e Have you preheated the oven as the recipe calls for e Are the pans the size called forin the recipe e Are you following a tested recipe froma reliable source See the Cooking Gulde for more informa tion on cooking problems and how to solve them 14 2 e Ifyou need assistance Call th
11. n Tem perature Control 4 To raise the tem perature move 3 To lower the tem perature move 2 Loosen the lock ing screw black ring so tooth is closer to LO Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tighten the locking screw Replace the knob black ring so tooth is closer to HI Each notch equals about 10 F 5 C Tmk BROILING 3 Set Oven Selector to BROIL 2 Put broiler pan and food on the rack 1 Place the rack where you want it for broiling See below for suggestions 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 lemperature Control to BROIL Set ona lower temperature for slower broiling See below Broiling can be slowed by setting the Oven Temperature Control to a setting lower than BROIL When it s on BROIL the broil element is on all the time When ifs ona 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 furning on the oven Broil Element N 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 atleast 114 to 2 inche
12. ons Proper use You must be sure your oven is used only for jobs expected of home ovens e used only by people who can operate it properly e properly maintained Contents Your Responsibilities Installation Proper Use Safety Using Your Oven Setting the Controls 4 Baking 4 Resetting the Oven Temperature Control 4 Broiling TF 5 Oven Rack Positions 5 Setting the Clock 6 Using the Minute Timer BE 6 Automatic MEALTIMER Clock 7 Oven Light 8 Oven Vent ake 8 Optional Rotisserie 8 Cleaning and Caring For Your Oven 9 The Control Panel and Knobs 9 9 10 13 14 14 14 14 15 The Oven Window Using the Self Cleaning Cycle Cleaning Chart If You Need Service or Assistance 1 Before Calling for Assistance 2 If You Need Assistance 3 If You Need Service a TMk RE 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 door The oven frame walls racks and parts of the door can get hot enough to cause burns i S x e Don t touch any part of the oven especially heating elements until you know they are completely cool e DO NOT use wet pot holders They can cause steam burns DO NOT wear loose clothing while using the oven or use bulky towels or cloths for potholders They
13. rvice 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 15 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for 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 Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surtace Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditloners Dehumiditlers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems Part No 342493 Printed in U S A
14. s 4 5 cm between the sides of a pan and the oven wall 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 ele ment See page 6 ALWAYS broil with the door open to the broil stop Suggested oven rack positions and broiling times for different kinds of meats Approximate Minutes Inches cm trom top Selector 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 14 4 7 Well done 1 25cm 3 8cm eee 11 13 5 7 Beef Steaks Rare 1 2 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 13 15 6 8 Medium 1 2 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 17 19 8 10 Well Done 1 2 4cm 4 5 10 13 cm 19 21 14 16 Hamburgers 12 1cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Lamb Chops Medium _ 1 25cm 3 8cm _ 6 8 4 5 Ham slice precooked 1 or tendered 1 2 5cm 3 8cm 6 8 4 5 Canadian Bacon 12 1cm 3 8cm 6 4 Pork Rib or Loin Chop 3 4 Well done 2 2 5cm 4 5 10 13 cm 15 10 Chicken 2 3 Ib 1 1 5 kg cufinhalf 7 9 18 23 cm 25 30 10 12 Fish whole 3 8 cm 11 16 9 14 __fillets 3 8cm o 7 8 5 7 Liver 12 4 1 2cm 3 8cm a 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 slop time minuie timer 4 Pushin Minute Timer Knob and turn 2 Let the Minute Timer Knob pop
15. wire its socket holder and moving it tothe side 4 Replace the bulb witha 5 Replace the bulb cover 6 Turn electrical power back 40 watt appliance bulb and snap the wire holder on at 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 When the oven is on hot air and moisture escape through a vent on top of the control panel The vent is needed for air circulation Do not block the vent Poor baking can result 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 Cleaning and caring for your oven CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS ps Paii ql 4 First make sure 2 Usewarmsoapy 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 Moke sure they straight off the panel Rinse and dry are on OFF and wipe dry THE OUTER OVEN WINDOW If your oven has a window instead of a black glass door the outer glass and frame can be removed for cleaning DO NOT take apart a black glass door REMOVING With the door closed remove Tip the window and frame out Lift up on both sides of the the screws from the top of the from the top siightly frame outer window frame REPLACING Fit the bottom tabs of the
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