Whirlpool 8205984 User Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents.......................................2

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Model MT4078SP

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5

Unpacking ....................................................................................5

Location Requirements................................................................5

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6

Turntable ......................................................................................6

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6

Display..........................................................................................6

Start/Enter ....................................................................................6

Off/Cancel ....................................................................................6

Add Minute...................................................................................7

Clock ............................................................................................7

Tones............................................................................................7

Child Lock ....................................................................................7

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................7

Food Characteristics....................................................................7

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................7

Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................8

Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................8

Cooking Power.............................................................................8

Cooking ........................................................................................9

Cooking in Stages........................................................................9

EZ-CHOICE

Defrosting...................................................................................10

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................10

General Cleaning........................................................................10

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11

Replacement Parts.....................................................................11

WARRANTY ..................................................................................12

Feature ...................................................................9

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.” These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

■ Read all instructions before using the microwave

oven.

■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect

only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “Installation Instructions” section.

■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the installation instructions.

■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■

Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

■

The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

■

Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

■

Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

■

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

■

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave Oven Care” section.

■

Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven.

■

Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

■

Do not mount over a sink.

■

Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

■

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the

microwave oven 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 purposes. Do not

leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE 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. – Stir the liquid both before and halfway through

heating it.

– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow

necks.

– After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other

utensil into the container.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front

face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

particularly important that the oven door close 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.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by

anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

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