Westinghouse WCM11100SSB User Manual

User Manual

Microwave

MODEL: WCM11100SSB

1. READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the oven. Keep them for further reference.

2. Record in the space below the “SERIAL NO.” found on the nameplate on

your oven and retain this information for future reference.

SERIAL NO.:

Please save sales receipt for warranty.

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CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy A Special Note on Arcing Addendum Important Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Utensil Guide for the Microwave

SET UP & USE

Specications

Installation Guide Parts & Features Control Panel Operation Instructions Quick Cook Settings Cooking Technique

CLEANING & CARE

TROUBLE SHOOTING & WARRANTY

Before You Call For Service Customer Service Troubleshooting Limited Warranty

DANGER

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DANGER - Immediate hazards

which WILL result in severe

personal injury or death

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

WARNING

WARNING - Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result in

severe personal injury or death

CAUTION

CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe

practices which COULD result in

minor personal injury

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

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EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

1. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

2. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

3. Do not operate the oven if damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the:

1. DOOR (bent)

2. HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)

3. DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES

4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

qualied service personnel.

A SPECIAL NOTE ON ARCING

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

“Arcing” refers to the presence of sparks inside the microwave oven. It can be caused by:

• Metal or foil touching the inside

Thank you for purchasing our Westinghouse product. This easy-to-use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your microwave oven. Remember to record the model and serial numbers. They are on a label inside of the microwave oven.

Model number

Serial number

Date of purchase

walls of the oven.

• Foil not closely molded to food, where edges have been left sticking up.

• Small metal parts such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-rimmed dishes.

• Recycled paper towels which may

contain small amounts of metal.

START TO CEASE COOKING AND

CAUTION

IF YOU SEE SPARKS IN YOUR

MICROWAVE OVEN,

IMMEDIATELY PRESS STOP/

CORRECT THE PROBLEM.

ADDENDUM

Staple your receipt to your manual. You will need it to obtain warranty service.

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If this product is not maintained in a good state of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded. This could affect the lifespan of the product and lead to a dangerous situation.

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions

should be followed, including the following

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, and

injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.

2. Read carefully and follow the specic “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

4. Install or position this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions on page 9.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars- can potentially explode and should not be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for the intended uses as described in this manual. This

type of oven is specically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed

for industrial or laboratory use. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

8. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity;

• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or

other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

• If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

• Do not use the cavity for storage purpose. Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils or food inside the cavity when not in use.

9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difcult to control the temperature of

oil in a microwave oven.

11. Foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts

should be pierced with a fork or the tip of a sharp knife before cooking.

12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.

13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.

14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

15. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

16. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.

18. Use only thermometers, specically designed for use in microwave ovens.

19. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place before operating the oven

20. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied service personnel. Contact

nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

21. When cleaning sealing surfaces of the oven, such as the door jamb, use only

mild, nonabrasive soaps, or mild detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT

WARNING:

This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the followings.

• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.

• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.

• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.

• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user to correct such interference.

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SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-wire cord having a 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The cord provided with this appliance is equipped with a grounding wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

WARNING

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk

of electric shock.

Consult a qualied electrician or serviceman if:

1) The grounding instructions are not completely understood.

2) You are unsure that the appliance is properly grounded.

3) You have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions.

POWER SUPPLY CORD

1. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. If the power supply cord is too short, do not use an extension cord. Have a

qualied electrician or serviceman to install an outlet near the appliance.

3. If it is absolutely necessary to use longer cord sets or an extension cord, extreme care must be exercised.

a) Use only a grounding type 3-wire extension cord that has a 3-blade grounding

plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance.

b) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord must equal to

or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

NOTE: Neither Westinghouse nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the oven or

personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures.

UTENSIL GUIDE FOR THE MICROWAVE

This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which have limited use, and which should not be used in the microwave at all.

CAN USE CAN NOT USE LIMITED USE

• Microwave browning dish: For browning the

exterior of food such as steaks, chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.

• Microwaveable plastic wrap: For retaining steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape. Avoid placing it directly on the food.

• Paper towels and napkins: To absorb excess moisture and prevent spattering. Use for shortterm heating and covering. Check for manufacturer’s labels for any special instructions.

• Oven-proof glass,

glass-ceramic bowls and dishes: For use in

the microwave oven.

• Paper plates and cups: For short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.

NOTE: Recycled paper may contain metal which could ignite so please be careful.

• Glass jars and bottles: Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can shatter, causing damage and injury.

• Paper bags: These are

a re hazard, they can

absorb heat and burn. Only use popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.

• Styrofoam plates and cups: These can melt and leave a harmful chemical residue on food.

• Plastic storage and food containers: Containers meant for cold storage, such as margarine tubs, can melt in the microwave.

• Metal utensils: These can damage your microwave oven. Remove all metal from food and containers before cooking.

• Parchment paper: Use as a cover to prevent spattering or as a wrap for steaming.

• Aluminium foil: Smooth, narrow strips of foil may be used to shield delicate areas on food items like drumsticks and wings to prevent overcooking. Keep all aluminium foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and the door of the microwave.

NOTE: Using too much foil can damage your

oven.

• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware: Only if they are labelled “Microwave Safe”. If they are not labelled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.

• Plastic: Use only if labelled “Microwave Safe”. Use with care because the plastic can soften from the heat of the food and some plastic can melt.

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