Whirlpool RBD245PD Use And Care Manual

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UseAndCare ELECTRIC BUILT-IN OVENS MODELS RBS240PD RBS270PD RBS245PD RBS275PD RBS305PD RBD245PD RBD275PD RBD305PD PART NO. 4448976 Table of Contents (complete) ....2 A Note to You __...
Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Oven Safety Getting to Know Your Oven ... 6 Using Your Oven Positioning racks and pans ... 7 For best air circulation Using aluminum foil for baking ... 8 The electronic oven control ... 8 Starting a function ...
Page 3: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL ovens are easy to use, time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble- save free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 4: Oven Safety
Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. IMPORTANT SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury...
Page 5 *Do not heat unopened containers. They could explode. The hot contents could cause burns and container particles could cause injury. .Use only utensils approved for oven use. Follow utensil manu- facturer’s instructions, especially when using glass or plastic utensils. .Do not store flammable materials on or near the oven.
Page 6: Your Oven
Getting to Know Your Oven This section tells you what features your oven has and where they are located. Please review this information before using your oven. To help you find information on specific parts or features quickly, page references are included. Feature locations (Models...
Page 7: Using Your Oven
Using Your Oven To obtain the best cooking results possible, you must operate your oven properly. This section gives you important information for efficient and safe use of your oven. Positioning racks and pans For baking/roasting with one rack, place the rack so the top of the food will be centered in the oven.
Page 8: Using Aluminum Foil For Baking
Using aluminum foil for baking Use aluminum foil to catch spillovers from pies or casseroles: Place the foil on the oven rack below the rack with the food. Turn up foil edges and make sure foil is about inch (3 cm) larger all around than the dish holding the food.
Page 9: Starting A Function
When showing the time of day, the display will show the hour and minutes. When you are using the Minute Timer, the display will show hours, minutes, and seconds in the following sequence: -For settings from 1-59 minutes, display will count down each second (minutes and seconds displayed).
Page 10: Canceling A Function
Canceling a function The Off/Cancel oad will cancel anv function except for the Clock . . - and Timer Set func- liin tions. When you press the Off/Cancel pad, El!3 the display will show (single tdoubte the time of day or, if ovens) Ovens) Minute Timer is also...
Page 11 1. Press Timer Set pad. 2. Set time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Start Minute Timer. When the time is up: You will hear four 1 -second tones, then four 1 -second reminder tones every minute until you press the Timer Off pad.
Page 12: Audible Signals
Audible signals Audible signals tell you if a function is entered correctly or not. They also tell you when a cycle is completed. To shut off all signals except for error tones and the hidden function signal: Press and hold the Stop Time pad for 5 seconds.
Page 13 5. Press the Start/Enter pad. A preheat time will count down on the display. The oven control automatically sets preheat times depending on the oven temperature you select: Single ovens: TEMPERATURE PREHEAT TIME (in “F) (in min. and sec.) O-325 5:45 325-375 7:30...
Page 14: Adjusting The Oven Temperature Control
7.After cooking, turn off oven. Adjusting the oven temperature Although your new oven is properly adjusted to provide accurate temperatures, it may cook faster or slower than your old oven. If, after using the oven for a period of time, you are not satisfied with the baking/roasting results, you can change the offset tempera- ture by following these steps:...
Page 15: Broiling
How to determine the amount The chart at the right tells you how much to adjust the offset temperature to get the desired cooking results. You can determine cooking results by the amount of browning, moistness, and rising times for baked foods. To display temperatures in “C instead...
Page 16 Start oven. must press the St&/Enter pad again. 6. When broiling is done, turn off oven. To custom broil at a lower If food is cooking too fast, press the Custom Broil pad and press the V Temp pad until “325°F” shows on the small display.
Page 17: Broiling Tips
Broiling rack position chart RACK POSITION TYPE OF FOOD/ FROM BOTTOM DONENESS Quickly searing food, hamburger patties and thin steaks, 1/~” thick or less, rare steaks Medium steaks, medium patties, ham slices, fish steaks, frankfurters, well-done steaks and patties, lamb chops, split chicken, pork steaks and chops, whole fish i ana z...
Page 18: Energy Saving Tips
Energy saving tips Although the energy used for cooking is usually a very small percentage of the total energy used in the home, cooking energy can be used efficiently. Here are some tips to help you save energy when using your cooking product: Preheat only when recommended and for...
Page 19 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tempera- ture other than 350°F. Press A to raise the temperature or V to lower the temperature in 5°F amounts. Use these pads until the desired temperature shows on the small display.
Page 20 8. Turn off oven. Method 2-Using Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 7. 2. Choose Bake setting. 3. Set temperature (optional). Do this step if you want to set a tem- perature other than 350°F.
Page 21 5. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired stop time of o’clock. This provides a 2-hour cook time (the difference between the time of day and the stop time).
Page 22 To delay start and stop automatically: Method l-Using Cook Time and Delay Start Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 7. 2.
Page 23 7. Set start time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of o’clock. The oven will auto- matically shut off at 2:30 (the set start time plus the set cook time).
Page 24 Il. Turn off oven. Method 2-Using Delay Start Time and Stop Time: 1. Prepare oven. Position the oven rack(s) properly and put food in the oven. For correct rack placement, see “Positioning racks and pans” on page 7. 2. Choose Bake setting. 3.
Page 25 5. Set start time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. Example at right shows a desired start time of o’clock. 6. Press Stop Time pad. 7. Set stop time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display.
Page 26 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off automatically beep four times. You will also hear four 1 -second tones every minute until you press the Off/Cancel pad. To disable reminder tones, NOTE: press and hold the Cook Time pad for 5 seconds.
Page 27 3. Set temperature (optional). are held down the temperature will change faster.) 4. Press Cook Time pad. 5. Set cook time. Press the “up” or “down” (V) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 6. Press Stop Time pad. 7.
Page 28 8. Complete entry. NOTES: You can change the temperature time settings any time after pressing the Start/Enter pad by repeating Steps 2 through 8. The display wilt show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open when you try to bake/ roast.
Page 29: The Oven Vent(S)
To avoid sickness and food waste when using the MEALTIMER* control: Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand for more than two hours before cooking starts. Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle.
Page 30: Using The Self-Cleaning Cycle
Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle (some single ovens, some The Self-Cleaning cycle saves you from the toil and mess that often come with hand-cleaning the oven interior. Like the other functions of your oven, you operate the Self-Cleaning with the easy-to-use electronic control. Please review the instructions your oven spotless.
Page 31: Before Setting The Controls
Before setting the controls @Make sure clock is set to correct time of day. (See “Setting the clock” on page 10.) @Make sure the oven door is completely closed. Setting the controls NOTE: Displays shown are from single/ upper ovens. Command pads shown are from double ovens.
Page 32 3. Start oven. The display will show “door” and NOTE: a tone will sound once every 5 seconds if the door is not closed. 4. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on.
Page 33 To delay start using stop time: 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3’/2 hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time. Press the “up” (A) or “down” (V) pad(s) until a time between 2/~-4~/z hours shows on the display.
Page 34 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: YOU SEE (example for 530 stop time) YOU SEE...
Page 35 To delay start using delay start time: 1. Press Auto Clean pad. A 3’/z-hour Self-Cleaning cycle will be set automatically. 2. Set cleaning time (optional). If you want a Self-Cleaning cycle longer or shorter than 3l/z hours, use the Hour pad to set the desired cleaning time.
Page 36 6. After Self-Cleaning cycle starts: LOCKED lights up on the display. The door cannot be opened when LOCKED is on. 7. After Self-Cleaning cycle ends: NOTES: The stop time will be the start time plus the cleaning time. The fan may stay on after the Self- Cleaning cycle ends, until the oven cavity reaches a certain temperature.
Page 37: Special Tips
Special tips Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive cleanser or cleaning sponge.
Page 38: Caring For Your Oven
Caring for Your Oven Your oven is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your oven whenever spills or soiling occurs will help to keep it looking and operating like new. Cleaning char&...
Page 39 WHAT TO USE PART Oven door glass Paper towel and spray glass cleaner Warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad Self-Cleaning cycle Oven cavity (some single ovens, some lower ovens, all upper ovens) Oven cavity Sponge and warm, (some single soapy water ovens, some...
Page 40: Removing The Oven Door
Removing the oven door (standard-cleaning ovens only) Removing the oven door will help make it easier to clean the oven. Personal Injury Hazard Oven door is heavy. Use both hands to remove the oven door. Grasp only the sides of the oven door. Do not use the handle for lifting.
Page 41: The Oven Light(S)
The oven light(s) The oven light(s) will come on when you open the oven door. To turn the light(s) on when the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light Pad @on the control panel. Electrical Shock Hazard Make sure oven and light bulb are cool and power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.
Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 44. If nothing operates, check...
Page 43: Requesting
PROBLEM CAUSE Cooking results are The oven is not level. (See Installation not what you expected The oven temperature seems too low or too high. See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” on page 14 to adjust oven temperature. You did not preheat the oven before baking (if called for in recipe).
Page 44: Requesting Assistance
WHIRLPOOL To locate FSP replacement area, refer to Step 2 or call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center number in Step 1. 4. If you are not satisfied...
Page 45 In Canada: lnglis Limited** Consumer Direct service branches: BRITISH COLUMBIA Vancouver Victoria ALBERTA Calgary Edmonton ONTARIO Toronto (Mississauga) Toronto (Markham) Ottawa SASKATCHEWAN Regina Saskatoon MANITOBA Winnipeg QUEBEC Montreal (Laval) Brossard Quebec City Sherbrooke (Rock Forest) NOVA SCOTIA Dartmouth For service in areas other than those listed, conlact your Appliance Appliance Service Service...
Page 46: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC ASSISTANCE.. BAKING Aluminum foil..Pans ... Setting cycle..BROILING Grid ... Pan..Rack position chart..
Page 47: Warranty
Outside the United States and Canada, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section of this book.

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