Whirlpool MW3000XM User Manual
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MICROWAVE
OVEN
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Model MW3000XM
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Parts and Features
Important Safety Instructions
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Er3osure to Excessive
M crowave Energy
Operating Safety Precautions
Installation Instructions.
Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Control
Coc<ing in Your Microwave Oven.
c 1984 Whirlpool Corporation
Parts and features
Model MW ‘3000XM
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Setting the Tllner
Defrosting in Your Microwave &en
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Building In Your Microwave Oven
If You Need Service or Assistance
1 Before Calling for Assistance
2 If You Need Assistance
3 If You Need Service
4 If You Have a Problem
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LIFT-UP DOOR
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MOdEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need sewice or call with a question, have
this Information ready.
1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate jLst behind the microwave oven door on
the lower oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. There is no warranfv reqistration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all thai is required for
in-worrantv service
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Model Number
Serial Number
Pkhase Date
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Service Company Phone Number
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(Not Shown)
CONTROL
PANEL
LATCH
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Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” inside the oven. If the card is missing, please
send the model number of your microwave oven, with your name and address to...
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING -
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.
Read
appliance.
2. Read ana follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”
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3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 7.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
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 super-
vision 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.
all instructlons before using
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
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10. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance for fire may result.
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 12.
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 for more than 4 minutes.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plas-
tic bags before placing bag in oven. Cook-
ing 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 4.
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.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this”Use and Care Guide”carefully for important use and safety information.
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.*
* 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.
‘See installation instructions on page 6
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POSSIBLE, EXPOSLRF TOEXCESSIVE
MIC ROWWE ENERGY...
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DO NOT place any object
betweer the oven front
face ana the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces
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Important not to
DO NOT operate the TIie mrcrowave oven
oven if it IS damaged It is should be checked for
particularly rmportant that microwave leakage by
the oven door ctose
properly and that there
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent)
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
[3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces
DO NOT
microwave oven with the
SerViCe
Operating safety precautions
DO NOT
use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use
operate the
panel removed.
qualified service personnel
IS
after a repair
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
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made.
USE HOT PADS.
energy does not heat containers, but the hot food does.
DO NOT
to operate after removing
food. Turn Timer Knob counter-
clockwise to “0:’
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let the oven continue
Microwave
To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook for one
minute. If the dish gets hot
and water stays cool, do not
use it.
DO NOT
mable or inflammable
materials in or near the
oven.
heat or store flam-
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WARNING -
heating liquids or adding
ingredients to heated liquids.
Liquids heated in certain
shaped containers may become overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a loud
noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc.). This can
harm the oven and the hot
liquid could burn you. Do not
use such containers to heat
liquids again.
Use care when
DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES.
At the end of the recommended cooking time they
should be slightly firm.
Wrap in foil and set aside
for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
Fire could result.
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NEVER
allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open. Injury
could result.
lean on the door or
If a fire should start in the oven
cavity:
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keep door closed
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turn oven off
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disconnect the power
supply at the cord, fuse or
circuit breaker.
DO NOT
storage. Do not leave paper
products, books or cooking
utensils in the oven when not
in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the
oven.
Don’t let anything touch the
top of the oven.
use the oven for
NEVER COOK OR
REHEAT A WHOLE EGG.
Steam build-up in whole
eggs may cause them to
burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard boiled eggs
before heating. In rare
instances, poached eggs
have been known to
explode. Cover poached
eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before
cutting into them.
If your electric power line
voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times
may be longer.
NEVER
oven when its empty The
oven can be damaged. If
you experiment, put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of
the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been
running for a while.
start a microwave
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