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STANDARD AND CONTINUOUS-CLEANING ELECTRIC BUILT-IN OVENS MODELS RBZZOPXY RBIZOPXY A Note To You ;;gz!nFf- Parts And Features 5 Using Your Oven Caring For Your Oven If You Need Assistance Or Service Warranty 1-800-253-1301 Call us with questions or comments. RBIOOPXY RB1005XY...
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A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ You have purchased a quality, wor/&c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. lt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
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ImDortant Safbtv Instructions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the oven, follow basic precautions, including the following: General Read all instructions before using the oven. Install or locate the oven only in accordance with the pro- vided Installation...
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Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot con- tents could cause burns and con- tainer particles could cause injury. Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven. The fumes can create an explosion and/or fire hazard.
Parts And Features This section contains captioned illustrations with the location and appearance of all parts and features. Oven vent - (on toi4 Model and serial number plate Control panel Oven temperature Oven selector control of your appliance. Use them to become familiar MeaRimeP Clock/Minute Timer...
For best air circulation Hot air must circulate around the pans in the oven for even heat to reach all parts of the oven. This resutts in better baking. Place the pans so that one is not directly over the other. For best results, allow 1% to 2 inches (4-5 cm) of space around each pan and...
Setting the clock Push in turn the Minute Timer Knob to set the clock. 1. Push in Minute Timer Knob and turn clockwise until clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Let the Minute Timer Knob pop out. clockwise Turn until Minute Timer hand The clock setting will...
Baking/roasting 1. Position the rack(s) properly before To change rack turning on the oven. Position, lift and pull out. rack at front For further information, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 6. the Oven Selector to BAKE. the Oven Temperature Control Knob to the baking/roasting temperature you...
Adjusting the oven temperature Oven temperature controls will gradually shift after years of use. So, even though your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, il may cook faster or slower than your oki oven. if, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the temperature you can change them by following these steps: 1.
Broiling Position before the rack properly oven. The on the oven rack should be positioned so that the surface of the food is at least 3 inches (7.4 cm) away from the broil element. See “Broiling rack position chart” on page 12. Put the broiler pan and food on the rack.
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Custom broil if food is cooking too fast, turn the Oven counterciock- Temperature Control Knob wise until the OVEN ON indicator Light goes off. If you want the food to broil slower from the start, set the Oven Temperature Control Knob between 170°F and 325°F (77°C and 163°C).
Broiling tips the broiler pan and grid for broiling. They are designed to drain excess liquid and grease away from the cooking surface to help prevent spatter, smoke or fire. After broiling, remove the broiler pan from the oven when you remove the Drippings will bake on the pan if you leave it in the heated oven.
Using the MEALTIMER” The MEALTIMER clock is designed to turn the oven on and off at times you set, even when you are not around. Delayed time baking/roasting foods which do not require a preheated oven, such as meats and casseroles. not use delayed time cooking for cakes, cookies, etc.
(model RB220PXY only) if you would like to change the color of your oven door glass to white or almond, you can order one of the following kits from your Whirlpool Dealer. The kits include easy installation instructions. and place clockwise off.
Caring For Your Oven In This Section Removing the oven door ....16 Removing the oven window ... . 17 The continuous-cleaning Your oven is designed for easy care.
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To replace: 1. Fit the door hinges into corner slots on the oven frame. 2. Push the hinges straight in while lifting the door slightly. 3. When hinges snap into place, open rotate the Broil Stop clips to uncover the Close door hinge slots.
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18-inch (45 cm) aluminum foil, or buy a foil kit (Part No. 241430) from your Whirlpool Appliance dealer. Burn and Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure all controls are OFF and the oven is cool before using foil. Failure to do so could result in bums or electrical shock.
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Cleaning tips 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. 3. If you do more broiling than baking, hand- cleaning may be needed.
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Cleaning chart Use the following table to help you PART WHAT TO USE Control knobs Sponge and warm, soapy water Control panel Sponge and warm, soapy water Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Exterior surfaces Sponge and warm, soapy (other than control water panel) Broiler pan and...
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PART WHAT TO USE Oven cavity Sponge and warm, soapy (models water RBlOOPXY Soapy steel-wool pad for RB1005XY) heavily soiled areas Commercial oven cleaner for heavily soiled areas Heavy-duty aluminum foil or shallow pan used while cooking Oven cavity Steel-wool pad and (models RB220PXY warm, soapy water and RB12OPXY)
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The oven light The oven light will come on when you use the oven light switch on the control panel. Model RB220PXY: The light will also come on when you open the oven door. Electrical Shock and Personal Injury Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned OFF before replacing the light...
If You Need Assistance Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed descrip- tion of the problem, your appliance’s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase...
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POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Cooking ’ The oven is not level. results are not what you The oven temperature expected too low or too high. The oven was not preheated before baking. The recipe has never been tested or is not from a reliable source.
(Exampla: 4. If you need . . . ment parts 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 Whirlpoole appli- ance. FSP replacement...
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WHIRLPOOL” Electric Builth LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in WARRANTY materials or workmanship. authorized Whirlpool@ service company. From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR Service calls to: 1.