Whirlpool MW3200XW Use & Care Manual
Model MW32OOXW
3 Freezers. Re(rlgerator-Freezers. Ice Makers, Dtshwashers, Bwlt-ln Ovens and Surface Umts, Ranges. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners, Oehumld
Contents
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Parts and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .: -=2
Before You Install Your
Microwave Oven. . . . . .
3
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven.
3
Precautions to Avold Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy . . . .
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Important Safety lnstructlons.
2
Uslng Your Mlcrowave Oven .
5
Microwave Oven Controls ‘. . . . .
5
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
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Setting the Controls. . . . . . . . .
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Page
Defrosting in your Microwave Oven
7
lnstallatton Instructions . .
8
Grounding Instructions . . . . .
9
Custom Mounting Your Microwave
Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
Bi-Level Cooking . . . . . . . . .
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Cartng for Your Mlcrowave Oven . .
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Cleaning the Microwave Oven
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How Your Mlcrowave Oven Works. .
11
Operattng Safety Precautions . .
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If You Need Service or Assistance..
14
Microwave Oven Warranty .
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
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DOOR LATCHES
GLASS TRAY GUIDE
Thank you for buying a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registratlon Card provlded with thls product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door’on the
iModei Number
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
Serial Number
Keep this book and your sales sliptogether in
a handy place.
OiJrchose oate
Service Company Phone Number
Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven.
If the card
is missing,
please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
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 follow the “Installation Instructions”
found on page 8 of this Use & Care Guide.
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Before you use your microwave oveu
Read this”Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It Is your responsiblllty to be sure your microwave oven:
= Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The mlcrowave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
0 Has been installed on 0 surface strong enough to support its
weight.
0 Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. [See
“Installation Instructions!‘)
l
Is operated with the removable glass tray in place.
a Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
* Is properly maintained.
i’ Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAI~ HONS I’0 A\‘OID
POSSIBLE EXPOSIJRE ‘I’
xcP SMC
DO NOT
attempt to oper-
DO NOT
operate the oven
The microwave oven
ate this oven with the door
if it is damaged. It is partic-
should be checked for
open since open-door
ularly important that the
microwave leakage by
operation can result in
oven door close
properly
qualified service personnel
harmful exposure to micro-
and that there is no
after a repair is made.
wave energy. It is important
damage to the
The oven should not be
not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
[I) Door (bent),
adjusted or repaired by
(2) Hinges and latches
anyone except properly
DO
NOT
place any ob-
(broken or loosened),
qualified service
ject between the oven front
(3) Door seals and sealing
personnel.
face and the door or allow
surfaces.
soil or cleaner residue to
NOT operate the
accumulate on the sealing
00 NplOI operate the
microwave oven with the
surfaces.
microwave oven if the door
outer cabinet removed.
window is broken.
IIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. However, as wtth any appliance, there are special Installation and
safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory
operation and prevent damage to the unlt.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons
or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the
appliance.
oven or electric shock may result.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
for electric shock
may
result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
for electric shock may result.
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
u. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
or counter for electric shock may result.
me 9.
15.
See door surface and interior cleaning
4.
Install or locate this appliance only in
instructions On page lo’
accordance with the provided “IN-
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
oven cavity:
paw
8.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
sealed containers - for example, closed
bustible materials are placed inside the
glass jars - may explode and should not
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
be heated in this oven.
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
when heating foods’
use as described in this manual.
b. Test dinnerware or cookware before
7. As with any appliance, close supervi-
using. See page
14.
Some dishes (mela-
mine, Centura? etc.) absorb microwave en-
slon Is necessary when used by children.
ergy, becoming too hot to handle and
8.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist-
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
ties from paper or plastic bags before
properly, or if it has been damaged or
placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
containers can damage the oven. So can
ards may result.
containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil
9. This appliance should be serviced only
lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)
by qualified service personnel. Call an
c. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
authorized Whirlpool”” Service Company for
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
examination, repair or adjustment.
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
d l,o not deep fry in Oven
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
the appliance, for ftre may result.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page
12.
SAVE3 THESE INS’llUX”TIONS
your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control section:
-The Timer
- The Cook Power Control
- The Start Button
Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.
The Timer
lhe Variable Cook Power Control
The Variable Cook
Power Control allows
you to choose the
Cook Power setttng
that best meets your
cooking needs. See
the Cook Power Chart
for different percentages of cooklng
power.
The Start Button
The START Button starts
the cooklng. The oven
door must be closed
and securely latched
before the oven will
operate.
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