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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Microwave System – ACCUWAVE® Technology.........................5 Turntable ......................................................................................6 Cooking Rack..................................................................
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 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
Electrical Requirements WARNING PARTS AND FEATURES 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 H I D E Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord.
Sensor Cooking Cooking Rack The microwave system features the 6th SENSE™ cooking system. A humidity sensor in the oven cavity detects moisture and humidity emitted from food as it heats. The sensor adjusts cooking times to various types and amounts of food. Sensor cooking takes the guesswork out of microwave cooking. The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time.
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Start/Add 30 Seconds The START control shares function with the Add 30 Seconds feature. The START pad will start any function. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “START?” will appear on the display as a reminder. If not touched within 5 minutes after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled. If cooking is interrupted, touching the START will resume the preset cycle. The ADD 30 SEC.
Clock This is a 12-hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m. To Set: The microwave oven and timer must be off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK or START. To Remove: 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch 0. 3. Touch CLOCK. The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the 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. ■ Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
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 in. (5 mm) above the turntable.
PERCENT/ NAME NUMBER USE 70%, Medium-High 7 Reheating a single serving of food. Cooking fish fillets. 60% 6 ® 50%, Medium 5 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish and pot roasts. Simmering stews. 40% 4 Heating bread, rolls and pastries. 30%, MediumLow, Defrost 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and precooked foods.
Preset Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION Canned Vegetables 1 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Fresh Vegetables* 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water per cup veg. Cover with plastic and ventilate. Frozen Vegetables* 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water per cup veg. Cover with plastic and ventilate. Rice* 4 0.
Two or More Plates Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION Pizza Slice* 1 1-3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each Casserole 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Soup* 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Cover with plastic and ventilate. Sauce* 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Cover with plastic and ventilate. Baked Goods (example: medium muffin or bagel) 5 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each *Sensor function To Use Reheat: 1.
To use the Defrost control: 1. Touch DEFROST. 2. Touch 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through foods. 3. Touch the number pads to enter the weight. Meats and Poultry can be set from 0.2 to 6.6 lb (90 g to 3 kg). Fish can be set from 0.2 to 4.4 lb (90 g to 2 kg). Defrost time may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER. 4. Touch START. The display will count down the defrost time.
Kids Menu Warm Hold The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE Canned pasta* 1 Frozen Pizza 2 Frozen Meal 3 KIDS MENU PAD QUANTITY/ INSTRUCTION 1 time 1-4 servings/ Follow food label instructions. 2 times 3 times 5-7 oz (142-198 g)/ Follow food label instructions. 8, 10 or 12 oz (227, 283 or 340 g)/ Follow food label instructions.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the oven without the filters in place. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. To Remove: 1. Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back. Pull tab down until the filter drops out.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off. See “Display” section to clear display.
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.
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR 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 FSP® replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1.
