Whirlpool MW1200XW User Manual

MICROWAVE

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Model MW1200XW

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Fill out and return the “Mlcrowave Reglstratlon Card” Included with your oven. If the cord is
missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name
and address to . . .

Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Deportment
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your

microwave oven.

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully tallow the “Installation Instructions”

tound on page 7 ot thls Use & Care Guide.

Pwsonal Injury Hazard

Failure to tallow the lnstallatton Instructtons could lead to product

Before you use your microwave oven

Read thls “Use & Core Guide” carefully for fmportant use and safety information.

Store in a convenient place for future use.

It Is your responslblllty to be sure your microwave oven:

l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave

oven should be at a temperature above WF (10%) tor proper opemtlon.

l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.

l Has been properly connected to elecfrlcoi supply and grounded.

(See “lnstallatlon Insfrucflonsl’)

l Is operated wlth the removable gloss tray In place

l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operafe tt properly.
l Is properly maintoined.
l Is used only for Jobs expected of 0 home mlcrowave oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

DO NOT affemptto oper­afe this oven wifh fhe door
open since opendoor
opemtion can result In
harmful exposure to micro
wove energy. It Is Important
not to defeat or tamper
wifh the safefy inferlocks.

DO NOT place any ob­Ject between the oven front
face and the door or allow
sol1 or cleaner resldue to
;;cz;oylate on sealing

DO NOT opemte the oven

If lt is damaged. It Is padlc­ulorly Important that the
oven door close properly
and that there is no
damage to the

(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hlnges and latches

(broken or k~sened),

(3) 2~~11s and seailng

DO NOT opemtethe

microwave oven if the door

window is broken.

The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave lea koge by
qualified sewlce personnel
after a repalr Is made.

The oven should not be
adjusted or repalred by
anyone except properly
quoliffed service
personnel.

DONOTOperateth0

mlcrowave oven wlth fhe
outer cabinet removed.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for sate and efflclent opera­tlon. However, as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety
pfecautlons which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon
and prevent damage to the unlt.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Injury to persons
or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow basic
precautions, lncludlng the followlng:

1.

Read ail instructions before using

appliance

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU­TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO electric shock may result.
EX&CE;VE MICROWAVE ENERGY’ found on 13. k

3.

Thls appilance must be grounded. Con­nect oniy to properiy grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on

page

8.

4. install or located this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA­TION INSTURCTIONS” found on page 7.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers
glass jars - may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance oniy for its intended
use as described in this manual. k Do not deep fry in oven.

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

8.

Do not operate th!s appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it Is not work­ing prOperh/, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz­ards may result.

9.

This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an au­thorized Whirlpool” service company for d. If materials inside the oven should ignite
examination, repair or adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any opening
on the appliance, fire may result.

- for exampie “Osed

11.

Do not use outdoors, damage to the

oven or electric shock may result.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water,

eep cord away from heated surfaces,

electric shock may result.

14. D

o not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter, electric shock may result.

15.

See door suface and interior cleaning

instructions On page 9.

16.

To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other com­bustibie materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can
char or burn, and some plastics can melt
if used when heating foods

c Test dinnerware or cookward before
using. See page 12. Some dishes (mela­mine, Centura? etc) absorb microwave

energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times Remove wire twist­ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
containers can damage the oven. So can
containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil

lining, staples, metaiilc glaze or trim.)
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

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

17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 10.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using youi microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There are two parts in the control section:

-The Timer

-The Variable Cook Power Control
These will be covered on the followlng pages. Read them carefully

The Timer

The

Variable Cook Power Control

The Cook Power Control allows You
to choose the Cook Power seltlng that
best meets your cooklng needs. See
the Cook Power Chart for the dltterent
percentages of cooklng powers.

Cooking in your

microwave oven

Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cooking Gulde packed wlth the mlcrowave oven.
lt contains lntormatlon about:

l What is mlcrowave energy?
l How food Is cooked by mlcrowave energy.
l What affects cooklng speed and cooklng evenness.

0 Safety tips.

l Utenslls to use when cooklng In a mlcrowave oven.
l Cooklng times for different foods.

The MICRO tvlENUS@Coaklng Guide will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.

Important things to remember to get the BEST CWKIMG RESULTS.

l ALWAYS cook food for the mlnlmum recommended cooklng time. If necessary, add ttme In

one or two minute periods. then check for doneness to avold overcooklng the food.

l stir, turn or rearrange the food belng cooked about halfway through the cooklng tlme for

mast even doneness wlth all recipes.

l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved

plastic wmp Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.

l When uslng mlcrowave recipes tram cookbooks or sources other than the MICRO MENUS@

Cooklng Gulde slightly longer cooklng ttmes will be needed. For example, add 1 to 2 minutes

to a 5 mlnute cooklng tlme.