MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our brand website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ...................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES...............................................
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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 INSTRUCTIONS ■ Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. ■ ■ To reduce the risk of injury to persons: – Do not overheat the liquid.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 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. WARNING If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 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. A B C D E Oz K J I A. Door handle (on models without push button open) B. Window C. Cooking guide label D. Microwave oven light E. Display H G F F. Control panel G. Microwave inlet cover H. Removable turntable support I.
Display Tones When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “0:00” will appear in the display. If the “0:00” appears in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed. See “Clock.” Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE 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.
Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil, Metal See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section. Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable.
Manual Cooking Favorite NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching number pads to enter cook time, then touch START/ENTER. Use the FAVORITE control to program, store and recall the top 3 most frequently used manual cook programs. Each Favorite may have 1 or 2 stages (see “Cooking in Stages” section). In the event of a power failure, the saved Favorites will have to be reprogrammed. To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME. “00:00” will appear in the display.
Quick Touch Menu (sensor and non-sensor) The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating. For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label (see “Parts and Features” for its location). MENU ITEM SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN (non-sensor) 3.5 oz (99 g) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware.
Weight Defrost / Timed Defrost The Weight Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used, the Timed Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice To Use Weight Defrost: containers) before defrosting. 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. 2. Touch WEIGHT DEFROST. “dEF1” will appear in the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. ■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad: MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
Microwave oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the magnetron cycles on. ■ Display shows time countdown, but the microwave oven is not operating ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section. Microwave oven door looks wavy Cooking times seem too long This is normal and will not affect performance. ■ Turntable will not operate ■ Is the turntable properly in place? Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.
Replacement Parts Glass Turntable Part Number W10451786 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number W10451792 Turntable Hub Part Number W10451789 Cleaning Supplies affresh™ Kitchen Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 affresh™ Stainless Steel Wipes Part Number W10355049 Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552A Built-In Kits This countertop microwave oven can be built in by using one of the following trim kits*.
If you reside in the United States and your Whirlpool Countertop Microwave should cease to operate within the first year of ownership: 1. Call our Customer eXperience Center at 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free). 2. Give the consultant your model, serial number and shipping address. 3. The consultant will advise whether the microwave qualifies for repair or replacement. 4. In the event of repair, you may be directed to forward the product to a Whirlpool designated service center.
