Westinghouse WCM660W User Manual
User Manual
Microwave
MODEL: WCM660B/W
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
Specications
Installation Guide
Parts & Features
Control Panel
Operation Instructions
Defrosting The Food
Cooking Technique
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CLEANING & CARE
TROUBLE SHOOTING & WARRANTY
Before You Call For Service
Customer Service
Troubleshooting
Limited Warranty
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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
back panel of the microwave oven.
Staple your receipt to your manual.
You will need it to obtain warranty service.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
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SAFETY INFORMATION
DANGER
DANGER - Immediate hazards
which WILL result in severe
personal injury or death
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
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
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
qualied service personnel.
A SPECIAL NOTE ON ARCING
“Arcing” refers to the presence of sparks inside the microwave oven.
It can be caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the inside
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
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.
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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 specic “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 specically 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 difcult 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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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, specically 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 qualied 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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