MICROWAVEOVEN For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents .......................................
TABLEOF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. Unpacking .................................................................................... Location Requirements ................................................................ Electrical Requirements ............................................................... PARTS AN D FEATU RES ................................................
MICROWAVEOVENSAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or "WARNING.
iMPORTANT SAFETY [] Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oveR. [] Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. [] Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with such features). [] Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not in use.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: • a door that is not lined up correctly • • damage around the door, or dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
PARTSANDFEATURES MICROWAVE OVENCONTROL This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. B C D E F A H A. Door lock system B. Window G F. Control panel G. Door open push button H. Removable turntable support I. Cooking guide label J. Glass turntable C. Model and serial number plate D. Microwave inlet cover (not shown) E.
The START pad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking is interrupted, touching START will resume the preset cycle. Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle. The JET START control (START pad) automatically starts the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time, up to 3 minutes, then 1 minute of cook time, up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control.
MICROWAVEOVENUSE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food. • To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Melamine Follow manufacturer's Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use in microwave oven.
Themicrowave ovencanbesettocookatdifferent cooking powers forvarious lengths oftime,upto3 stages, plusa defrosting stage. The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn. To Cook in Stages: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times.
The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category. Use the following chart as a guide. The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a reheat time based on the selection. Use the following chart as a guide.
4= Touch START. The display will count down the defrost time. The Auto Defrost feature's preset programs can be used microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. or the • Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, containers) before defrosting. • Shallow packages • Separate food pieces as soon as possible end of the cycle for more even defrosting. • Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.
MICROWAVEOVENCARE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested MICROWAVE unless otherwise noted. OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. To avoid damage to stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Turntable alternates rotation directions Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Microwave • • Display shows messages oven will not operate Is the display showing ":"? There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better respond to your request. If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you use only FSP® replacement parts.
WHIRLPOOLCORPORATIONMAJORAPPLIANCEWARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Whirlpool") will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
