Whirlpool RM988PXK User Manual

Whirlpool 30-INCH FREE-STANDING EYE-LEVEL MICROWAVE LANGE Model RM988PXK Defrost Guide MIcrowave Oven Cooktop Cover Model and Serial Number P

COOKING IN TWO CYCLES For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power

Iilll .a ‘. . 8. Touch COOK POWER. If The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 2 0’s. you want the high

COOKING AUTOMATICALLY AFTER DEFROSTING The controls cart be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to Cycle 1 a

m #. 8. Touch COOK CYCLE 2. The COOK CYCLE 2 Signal Light will come on and the Display will show 4 O’s Optlon: Touch START If cookin

d count own The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cooking cycle. 5 When the first cooking cycl

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows a Serve Time of 6:00 2. Touch num

COOKING WITH THE TEMPERIUURE PROBE The MEAL SENSOR’ Temperature Probe takes guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. Th

The COOK POWER, COOK TEMP and START Lights will come on. The START Light will go off in about 5 seconds, the others will m stay on

CHANGING OR CANCELLING INSTRUCTIONS To change or cancel any instructions you have touched, simply touch CANCEL. All rnstructrons WIII be

IMPORTANT INFORMATION Before you start using your microwave oven, read this section carefully. This Inlormot/on WI// he/p you avoId d

Your responsib2lMes. l l Proper installation and safe use of your microwave range are your personal responsibilities. Read this”Use and

Rough or harsh cleaners DO NOT store things in the can scratch or dull the oven oven finish. DO NOT USE THEM. ‘” / Make popcorn only

HOW MICR- OVENS WORK Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat

Using your cooktop and lower oven THE COOK ‘N COUNTER@ RANGE Your COOK ‘N COUNTER range black glass cover can be folded out of the

COOKTOP AND LOWER OVEN CONTROLS I Set Time Knob - Start Time Knob 1 Stop Time Knob Lock Light I Clean Light Adjustable Lower C Oven Temp

THE LOWER OVEN CONTROLS The lower oven is controlled by two knobs: the Oven Selector and the Oven Temperature Control. Both musf be

Set the Oven Selector on BAKE. Set the Oven Temperature Control to the baking temperature you want. Put food in the oven. Oven rock. w

USING THE AUTOMATIC MEALTIMER CLOCK The Automatic MEALTIMER Clock is designed to turn the lower oven on and off at times you set...e

1. Place the rack where you 2. Put the broiler pan and want it for broiling. food on the rack. 4. Set the Oven Temperature Control o

The fights THE MKROWWE OVEN LIGHT The light in the microwave oven comes on when the oven door is open, when you set the cooking ti

THE COOKTOP LIGHT To turn on the fluorescent light under the upper oven, push the button underthe control panel marked TOP LITE. Hol

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Cleaning and caring for your range CONTROL PANEL AND KNOBS 1. First make sure lower oven and surface unit control knobs are set on OFF

1. Be sure surface unit controls are OFF. \ Opening Receptacle / 2. Line up opening in the reflector bowl and notch in trim ring wi

STORAGE DRAWER The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans. Never store anything that can burn or melt in the drawer. The draw

IHELOWERUVENSELF-CLEANINGCYCLE The lower oven self-cleaning cycle uses very hlgh heai to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure yo

1. Set the Oven Selector to 2. Set the Oven Tempera- CLEAN. ture Control to CLEAN. 3. Turn the Set Time Knob until the Start and

SPECIAL TIPS 1. Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the cleaning cycle to help get rid of normal heat odors and smoke. 2. Clean t

CLEANING CHART PART Outside of range WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN Soft cloth, worm soapy water l Wipe off regularly when range is cool. Nyl

Ifyou need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1 l Before calling for assistance.. . Performance problems often

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Using the miaowave upper oven Microwave Oven Controls The top part of the Control Panel has the microwave oven controls. There are fo

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DIGITAL DISPLAY/CLOCK COMMAND PADS - it shows you what number pads you touched. tells the oven you are going to cook at less than ful

The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking; it works like a kitchen timer. Set in minutes or seconds and you will hear a b

COOKING IN ONE CYCLE Follow these steps to cook at one power level’ HIGH COOK POWER DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the o

LOWER COOK POWERS. CONTINUED DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. q . . 2. Touch COOK CYCLE 1. The C

DEFROSTING Use the defrost setting to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, check the guide on the inside of