® MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide In Canada, call for assistance 1-800-461-5681, for installation and service, call: 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at... www.whirlpoolappliances.ca FOUR À MICRO-ONDES Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien Au Canada, pour assistance, composez le 1-800-461-5681, pour installation ou service, le 1-800-807-6777 ou visitez notre site web à www.whirlpoolappliances.ca Table of Contents/Table des matières ........
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES 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 Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled. ■ Unpacking 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3.
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. B C D E F G I H A J A. Door safety lock system B. Metal shielded window C. Model and serial number plate D. Cooking guide label E. Microwave inlet cover (not shown) F. Microwave oven light (not shown) G. Control panel H.
Off-Cancel The OFF-CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of day. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle (for nonsensor functions only). Clock This is a 12-hour or 24-hour clock. To Set: The microwave oven and Timer must be off. 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Touch number pads to enter correct time of day. 3. Touch CLOCK.
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 microwave oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS China, Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Plastic: Wraps, Bags, Covers, Dinnerware, Containers Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.
Cooking in Stages The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a defrosting stage and a warming stage. Sensor Cooking The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad. Use the following chart as a guide. To Cook in Stages: FOOD INSTRUCTIONS 1. Touch COOK TIME. “STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME” will scroll across display.
Sensor Reheat Defrosting 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. The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results.
Warm Hold To Use: WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should remain uncovered. 1. Touch WARM HOLD. 2. Touch START. “WARM” will appear in the display during the entire cycle. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
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 a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Oven will not operate ■ Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door. ■ Is a spacer (on some models) attached to the inside of the door? Remove spacer, then firmly close door.
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® MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Canada LP will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
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