Whirlpool MW3200XP User Manual

MICROWAVE

Model MW3200XP

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Contents

Parts and Features.
Before You Use Your MicrowaG Oven

Precauiions m Avo!d Possibie

F )r Czsure tc: ;x:- es:ive

Mnowave iC7ergy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven

Microwave Oven Controls
Cooking in Your Mtcrowave Oven

c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation

Parts and features

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Setting the Controls
Replacing the Light Bulb

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Installation Instructions
Custom Mounting Your

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Microwave Oven,

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Caring for Your Microwave Oven

5

Cleaning the Microwave Oven

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Operating Safety Precautions.

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If You Need Service or Assistance

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MODEL AND SERIAL

LIFT-UP DOOR HANDLE’

NUMBER PLATE

1 Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If you need service or call with a question. have

this Information ready

1. Complete Model and Senal 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 warranty and sales slip together in a Purchase Date ~~~­handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return: Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.

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2

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Model Number

Serial Number

Service Company Phone Number

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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 to...

WhIrlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

Thts Information WIII help us reach you If there

microwave oven.

IS

ever a need to pass along information about your

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”

found on page 7 of this ‘VJse & Care Guide!’

Before you use your microwave oven

Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and

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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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.

Safeh/

information

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 exposure 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 thaf
the oven door close
properly and that there is
no damage 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 repair is made.

The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.

IMPORTANT

SAFXTY 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
wlth any appliance, there are some special installatton and safety precautions
which must be followed for safe and satisfactory opemtion and to prevent
damage to the unit.

WARNING -

fire, injury to persons or expcsure to excessive microwave energy:

1.

Read all \nstructions 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 ­be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for ik intended
use as described in this manual.

7. 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. 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

may explode and should not

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

adjustment.

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 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. Test dinerware or cookware before using.

See page12. Some dishes (melamine, Cen­tura,@ etc.) absorb microwave energy, be­coming too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. 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].

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 10.

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THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your 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 following pages. Read them carefully

The Timer

The Variable Cook Power Control

Cooking in your microwave oven

Be sure to read your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook packed with your microwave oven. It contains
information about:

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What microwave energy is

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How food is cooked by microwave energy

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What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness

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Safety tips

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Utensils to use when cooking in the microwave oven

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Cooking times for different foods

The MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.

Important things to remember to get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.

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ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or
two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.

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Stir, turn or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness
with all recipes.

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If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or Saran

to vent steam during cooking.

Wrap. Turn back a corner