Whirlpool MW120EXP, MW1200XP User Manual
MICROWAVE
Models MW1200XP
MW120EXP
Contents
Park and Features 2
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven 3
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven. 5
Microwave Oven Controls
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
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Parts and features
Page
Setting the Controls
Replacing the Light Bulb
Installation Instructions
Custom Mounting Your
3 MicrowaveOven..
4 Caring for Your Microwave Oven.
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
5 Operating Safety Precautions.
5 If You Need Service or Assistance.
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MODEL AND
LIFT-UP DOOR
HANDLE ’
NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service or call with a question, have
this information ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behind the microwave oven door on
the oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warrantv and sales slip together In a
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
SERIAL
,CONTROL
PANEL
’ VENTS
(Not Shown)
\ DOOR
LATCH
2
Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the oven door. If the card iS
missing, please send the model number of your microwave oven, with your name and address
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33 North
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 follow the REINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 7 of this “Use & Care Guide?
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:
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Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
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Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
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Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
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Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harmful exoosure to microwave
energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
DO NOT
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
attempt to oper-
place any object
DO NOT
oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that
the oven door close
orooerlv and that there is
ho bam’age to the
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing
operate the
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a reoair is made.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years.
They are thoroughly tested for safe operation when used properly. However, as
with any appliance, there are some special installation and safety precautions
which must be followed for safe and satisfactory operation and to prevent
damage to the unit.
WARNING -
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
1.
Read all instructions before using
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 7.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8.
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. Electric shock, fire or other hazards may result.
9. This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE’“: Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
electric shock may result.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15.
See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 9.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. 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 burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods,
b. Remove wire twist-ties 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, metallic
glaze or trim]. Test dinnerware or cookware
before using. See page 9.
c. 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.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 9.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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