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Understating
Microwave Oven
Installation
Instructions
Gettin To Know
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Using Your
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Caring For Your
Microwave Oven 31
Cooking Guide 32
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Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience
have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free
operation, we have developed thii Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on
how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also,
please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This
will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 37, If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number plate (see diagram on page 12). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and
your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purcheae Date
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Dealer Name
Deakr Phone
Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFElY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as
with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the mlcrowave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:
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Read ail instructions before using the
microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 5.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to property grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 9.
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Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
instructions found on page 8.
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Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers-for
example, closed glass jars-may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
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Do not heat, store or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifitally designed to heat or cook food. It is
not designed for industrial or laboratory
use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may resuft.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpoor service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. fire may result.
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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, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
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See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 31.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
can char or bum, and some plastics
can melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
continued on next page
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity (continued):
-Test dinnerware or cookware before
using.
it into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook at 166% Cook Power
for one minute.
To test a dish for safe use, put
If the dish gets hot
and water stays cool, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot
to handle and stowing cooking times.
Cooking in metal containers not
designed for microwave use can
damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
-If materials inside the oven should
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.
-Do not mount over a sink.
-Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
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Read and follow “Operating safety
precautions” starting on page 6.
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1.
A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resutting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
are available
and may be used if
is exercised in their use.
3. if a long cord or extension cord is
used temporarity, (a) the marked
electriil rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, (b) the extension cord
must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord
that has a 3-blade grounding plug and
a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the
plug on the appliance, and (c) the
longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. A qualified electrician must install a
property grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
care
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY...
Do
not
attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or
can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
Do not
It is particularly important that the oven
door close properly and that there is no
damage to the:
place any object between the oven
operate the oven if it is damaged.
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(1) Door (bent),
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
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Do
not
operate the microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service
oersonnel after a reoair is made.
The oven shoukl not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except property
qualified senrice personnel.
Do
not
operate the microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of bums, fire,
electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven,
follow the precautions on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg Inside
ths shell.
cause them to burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven.
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover poached eggs and allow
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Steam buikfup in whole eggs may
Slice
hard-boiled
a standing
Stir before heating
For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a
loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in
harm to the oven and possible personal
injury.
Never
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
Use hot pads.
heat containers, but the hot food does.
Do not overcook potatoes.
result. At the end of the recommended
cooking time, potatoes should be slightly
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time.
wrap
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
lean on the door or allow a child to
Microwave energy does not
Fire could
After microwaving,
potatoes in foil and
set aside
for
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Do
not
start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened.
lf you practice programming the oven,
put
a container of water in the oven.
Do
not
use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven. Fire could resutt.
Do
not
dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire
could resutt.
Do not
unless the glass turntable is securely in
place and can rotate freely. The turntable
can rotate in either direction.
up in oven.
turntable to avoid possible breakage.
ing from oven to avoid possible breakage.
If turntable cracks or breaks, contact your
Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.
browning dish bottom must be at least
%S inch above the turntable. Follow direc-
tions supplied with browning dish.
operate in the microwave mode
Make sure
Handle turntable with care
When you use a browning dish, the
the turntable is correct-side
Carefully place
cookware on
when remov-
General information
Fure box
Do not
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to
pass through it.
try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
if your electric power line or outlet
voltage
times may be longer. Have a qualified
electrician check your electrical system.
is less than 110 volts, cooking
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
Fire, Electrical Shock, Excessive Expo-
sure To Mkrowave Energy, Personal
injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not block the exhaust vents or rear
air intake openings. Allow a few inches
of space at back of oven where intake
1. Empty
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for
damage such as misaligned door, damage around the door, or dents inside the
oven or on the exterior. If there is any
damage, do not operate the unit until it
has been checked by an authorized
Whirlpoole service technician and any
repairs made.
the microwave oven and
clean
openings are located. Blocking the air
intake openings and exhaust vents can
cause damage to the oven and poor
cooking results. Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airflow.
l Do not install the oven next to or over a
heat source (for example, a cooktop or
range). Also, do not install oven in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated. This wuM cause a fire,
electrical shock, excessive exposure to
microwave energy, other personal injury
or damage to the outside of the cabinet.
2.
Put
the oven on a cart, counter, table, or
shelf that is strong enough to hold the
oven and the food and utensils you put in
it. (The control side of the unit is the
heavy side. Use care when handling.)
The weight of the oven is approximately
28 Ibs (12.6 kg). The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F
(10°C) for proper operation.
Power
SUP ly
co d
Exhaust vents 1
(on bottom in front)
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Aiiintake
openings
Under-the-counter kits
You can fasten your microwave oven onto a
wail or under a cabinet by using one of the
following kits:
Kit No. 4878401 (for wood grain model)
Kit No. 4878402 (for white model)
These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. lf your dealer does not stock the kii,
it can be ordered, by kit part number, by
wriiing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 48350
Exhaust vents
(on side)
3. Electrical requirements
Observe ail governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) it is
nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15
amp fused electrical supply is required.
recommended that a separate circuit
serving onty this appliance be provided.
&GROUNDING INSTRlJCTlONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical
shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING
PRONG.
5.
For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces
the risk of electrical shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric current. electrician.
This appliance is equipped with
ized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating
3prong grounding type wall receptacle,
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical
Code and local codes and ordinances. if
a mating wall receptacle is not available
or if you are not sure if the wall receptacie is property grounded and polarized,
have it checked by a qualified electrician.
B-prong grcundin
a poiar-
it is the personal responsibility and obliga-
tion of the customer to have a property
grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a qualified
Consult a qualified electriiian if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is property grounded.
it is not recommended to use an
extension cord with your mkrowave
oven, but if you find it necessary to do
so temporarily (until a properly
grounded and polarized, 3-prong recep
tacie is installed), use only a heavy duty,
UL listed, &wire grounding type extension cord containing three l&gauge
(mlnimum) copper wires.
longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10
feet may affect the cooking performance of
your microwave oven). The plug on the
extension cord must fii into a 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle (as shown
on this page) and the receptacle end of the
extension cord must accept the 3-prong
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
It must not be
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oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Follow the directions on page 19
to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes.
When the time is up, the water should be
heated.
To test the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet. Put
about one cup (250 mL) of cold
water in a glass container in the
7. This microwave oven is designed for
use in the household only and must
not be used for commercial purposes.
Do not
or cabinet at any time. The unit is
equipped with high vokage and should be
serviced by an authorized Whirlpoole
service technician.
remove the door, control panel
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Getting To Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before
use.
Page
How microwave cooking works .... ..lO
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Setting the clock
Using the Minute Timer.. ................. .16
How microwave cooking works
Microwave ovens are safe.
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
Microwave
A magnetron
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact food
as it turns on the turntable.
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Magnetron
Oven cavity
in the microwave oven
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10
Glaaa turntable
Metai
floor
The glass turntable
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the
food.
Microwaves
paper and plastics without heating them so
food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal pans so food does not
absorb the energy.
pass through most glass,
of your microwave
Mkrowaves
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in conventional cooking. This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during the
cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the
heat that does the cooking.
may not reach the center of a
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Microwave oven features
Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven’s basic features:
1. One-Touch Door Open Button.
open door.
2.
Door Safety Lock System. The
not operate unless the door is securely
Closed.
3.
Window with Metal Shield.
prevents microwaves from escaping. lt is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
4. Glass Turntable.
food as it cooks for more even cooking. It
must be in the oven during operation for
best cooking results. See pages 7,11
and 31 for more details.
This turntable turns
Push to
oven will
Shield
5. Turntable Support
6.
Control Panel.
panel to perform all functions. See
pages 13 and 14 for more information.
7. Light.
8.
Automatically turns on when door
is opened or when oven is operating.
Cooking Guide
reference.
(under turntable).
Touch pads on this
Label. Use as a quick
9. Model and Serial Number Plate.
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