Whirlpool 8205989 User Manual
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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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8205989/3828W5A8410
Model GT4175SP
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..............................................................................................6
Off-Cancel ....................................................................................6
JET START™ Feature ..................................................................7
Clock ............................................................................................7
Tones............................................................................................7
Timer.............................................................................................7
Child Lock ....................................................................................7
Demo Mode..................................................................................7
Options.........................................................................................7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8
Food Characteristics....................................................................8
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Cooking Power.............................................................................9
Cooking ......................................................................................10
Cooking in Stages......................................................................10
Popcorn......................................................................................10
Sensor Cooking..........................................................................11
Sensor Reheat............................................................................11
Defrosting...................................................................................12
Warm Hold .................................................................................12
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................13
General Cleaning........................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................15
Replacement Parts.....................................................................15
Built-in Kits .................................................................................15
WARRANTY ..................................................................................16
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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.
■
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
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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
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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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
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 oven.
If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until a
designated service technician has checked it and made any
needed repairs.
Location Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death, fire, or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz,
AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply (or circuit breaker)
is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for
the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use
care when handling the oven. The weight of the oven is more
than 35 lbs (15.9 kg).
■ Place the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf that is strong
enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you place
inside it.
■ The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F
(10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using
one of the trim kits listed in the “Installation Instructions for BuiltIn Trim Kit.”
■ Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a
few inches of space at the back of the oven where the
exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents could
cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results.
■ 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 oven off. The oven should
work properly once it has cooled.
WARNING:
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the
are not completely understood
whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
install an outlet near the microwave oven.
■ For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equipment
grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.
Improper use of the grounding plug can
grounding instructions
, or if doubt exists as to
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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