MICROWAVEOVEN U_ & C®_÷Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, call: 1-800-2&%1301 or visit our brand website parts, accessories or service, at ... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ...................................................................
TABLEOF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. Unpacking .................................................................................... Location Requirements ................................................................ Electrical Requirements ............................................................... PARTS AN D FEATU RES ................................................
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.
INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS Ebct ica 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.
PARTSAND 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. B K C J / A. Door handle (on models without push button open) B. Window C. Cooking guide label D. Microwave oven light E. Display D H G E F F. Control panel G. Microwave inlet cover H. Removable turntable support I. Glass turntable J.
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." This is a standard 12-hour clock (1:00-12:59). The Clock cannot be erased. If the Clock is not set, "0:00" will remain in the display when the microwave oven is not in use. When the microwave oven is in use, the display will show cook time remaining.
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.
C Rwa ® Do Not Use ®rid Dinne a ÷ 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 Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
MGnud king NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching number pads to enter cook time, then touch START. To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door, 2. Touch COOK TIME. "00:00" will appear in the display, Enter the length of time to cook. 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).
Menu (send, and nOno n 8 The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating. For added convenience, the available/recommended (see "Parts and Features" for its location). amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label MENU ITEM SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN (non-sensor) 3.3 oz (94 g) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.
W÷)ght Dd ost / ")]m÷d Dd ost 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 containers) before defrosting. To Use Weight Defrost: 1. Place food, uncovered, • Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks. 2. • Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 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 unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE 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 "0:00"? There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off.
ASSISTANCEOR SERVICE IBefore 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 factory-authorized replacement parts.
ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY 1. Service calls to correct the installation of your microwave, to instruct you how to use your product, to replace or repair house fuses, reset circuit breakers or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 2. Service calls to repair or replace light bulbs. Consumable 3. In-home service. Your microwave must be shipped to a Whirlpool designated service company. 4.
