Page 2 - Our Consumer Assistance Center; A Note to You; Thank you for buying a Whirlpool
2 Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. 1-800-253-1301 To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com A Note to ...
Page 3 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Oven Safety; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; Your safety and the safety of others is very important.; DANGER
3 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Oven Safety • Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst andresult in injury. • Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed. • Placement of Oven Racks – Always place ovenracks in desired location while oven is cool. If rackmust be moved w...
Page 4 - OVEN SAFETY
4 OVEN SAFETY The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California topublish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or otherreproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn of potential exposure to such subs...
Page 5 - Parts and Features
5 Automatic oven light switch (p. 24) Broil element (p. 12) Oven lights (p. 24) Model and serial number plate Parts and Features (Model RMC275PD/RMC305PD shown) Lower ovencontrol panel (p. 7) Upper microwave oven control panel (see Upper Microwave OvenUse and Care Guide) Upper microwave oven(see Upp...
Page 6 - Positioning racks and pans; Rack placement for specific foods:; Using Your Oven; BAKEWARE TYPE; Bakeware choices
6 Positioning racks and pans Place the oven racks where you need them before turning on the oven. • To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge and lift it out. • Be sure the rack(s) is level. • Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your hands if rack(s) must be moved w...
Page 7 - Using aluminum foil; USING YOUR OVEN; The electronic oven control
7 Using aluminum foil • Do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil, liners, or cookware.Permanent damagewill occur to the ovenbottom finish. • Do not cover the entire rack with aluminum foil. Doing so will reduce air circulation and overalloven performance. • To catch spillovers from pies or ...
Page 8 - Setting the clock; Disabling the clock display:; Audible signals
Setting the clock 1. 2. Set time. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. 3. Disabling the clock display: If you do not want the clock time displayed, press andhold CLOCK for 5 seconds. To display the clock timeagain, press and hold CLOCK for 5 second...
Page 9 - Starting a function
Using the electronicMinute Timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop the oven. Itworks like a kitchen timer. It can be set in hours andminutes up to 12 hours 59 minutes. The Minute Timerwill display minutes and seconds for settings under 1 hour. You will hear four 1-second tones when the settime...
Page 10 - Canceling a function
4. When roasting or cooking casseroles, put food in oven. You do not have to preheat the oven when roastingor cooking casseroles, unless your recipe recommends it. NOTE: To set your oven to cook in Celsius insteadof Fahrenheit press and hold CUSTOM BROIL for 5 seconds. See “To display temperatures i...
Page 11 - Saving energy
As the countdown ends, the set temperature replaces “PrE” on the display. You will also hear a 1-second tone. NOTES: • You can change the temperature setting anytime after pressing START/ENTER. • The display will show “door” and the heating elements will not heat if the door is open whenyou try to b...
Page 12 - Broiling; Put your food on the broiler pan and; PRESS
Broiling NOTES: • Do not preheat when broiling, unless your reciperecommends it. 1. Place the rack where you need it. You need to place the rack so that the surface of thefood is at least 3 inches away from the broil element.See “Broiling guidelines” later in this section. 2. Put your food on the br...
Page 13 - Broiling guidelines
Lower temperature settings let the broil heating element cycle and slow cooking results. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking. NOTE: Fish and chicken are some foods that maycook better if you use lower broiling temperatures. Broiling guidelines • Use only the broiler pan and grid provid...
Page 14 - WARNING
To start baking/roasting now and stop automatically: 1. Place the oven rack(s) where you need them and put your food in the oven. To place your racks correctly, see “Positioningracks and pans” in “Using the oven” earlier in thissection. 2. 14 USING YOUR OVEN APPROXIMATE TIME (MINUTES) SIDE 1 14-1515...
Page 16 - To delay start and stop automatically:
6. 7. Set the start time. Press the “up” ( ▲ ) or “down” ( ▼ ) pad(s) until the correct time shows on the display. The following example shows a chosen start timeof 2 o’clock. The oven will shut off by itself at 2:30(the set start time plus the set cook time). 8. NOTE: You can change the temperature...
Page 17 - The oven vent; YOU SEE
The oven vent Hot air and moisture escape from the oven through avent. The vent is above the oven door. The vent letsair circulate properly. Be careful not to block the vent,or you could get poor baking/roasting results. 10. When baking/roasting is done: The oven will turn off by itself and beep 4 t...
Page 18 - Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle; Before you start
18 Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle Before you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, makesure you: NOTE: DO NOT clean, move, or bend the gasket. Youmay get poor cleaning, baking and roasting. • Hand-clean the areas shown. They do not get hotenough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil toburn away. Use hot w...
Page 19 - Setting the controls; To start cleaning immediately:
4. After the Self-Cleaning cycle ends: LOCKED goes off and the door unlocks. 5. After the oven cools to room tempera- ture, wipe off any residue or ash with adamp cloth or sponge. If needed, touch up spots with a mildly abrasivecleanser or cleaning sponge. To delay the start using delay starttime: 1...
Page 21 - How the cycle works
How the cycle works The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burnaway soil and grease. During the cycle, the oven getsmuch hotter than it does for normal baking or broiling.This high heat breaks up the soil or grease and burnsit away. Your oven is automatically preset for a 3 1 ⁄ 2 -hour Self-...
Page 22 - Caring for Your Oven; Cleaning chart
22 PART CLEANING METHOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Control Panel • Soap and water • Wash, rinse and dry with soft cloth. Exterior Surfaces(excluding control panel) • Soap and water • Mild liquid cleaner • Spray glass cleaner • DO NOT use abrasive or harsh cleaners like chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cle...
Page 23 - CARING FOR YOUR OVEN; Removing the oven door; Insert small end of a door removal pin
23 CARING FOR YOUR OVEN Removing the oven door For normal use of your oven, you do not need toremove the door. However, you can remove the ovendoor by following the instructions in this section. The oven door is heavy. Use both hands to removeand replace the door. Do not lift and carry the door byth...
Page 24 - The oven lights; To replace an oven light:
3. Remove the light bulb from its socket. Replace the bulb with a 40-watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace the bulb cover by turning it clockwise. 5. Reconnect power. NOTE: The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. The oven lights The oven lights will come on when you open the ovendoor...
Page 25 - Cooking results; Troubleshooting; Oven does not work
25 Cooking results PROBLEM SOLUTION The oven temperature seems too low or too high • Adjust the oven temperature control. (See “Adjusting the oven temperature control” section.) Slow baking or roasting • Preheat oven to selected temperature before placing food in oven. • Choose bakeware that will al...
Page 26 - Display messages; TROUBLESHOOTING
26 Display messages PROBLEM The display is showing“PF” “F” followed by anumber shows on the display CAUSE • There has been a power failure. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display,then reset the clock. (See page 8.) • Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. If an “F” code appears again, callfor service...
Page 27 - Requesting Assistance or Service; If you need assistance or service; For further assistance
27 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301.Our consultants are available toassist you.When calling:Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of yourappliance (see the “A Note to You” section).This information will help Whirlpool better ...