Whirlpool MW32OOXW User 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

Parts and Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . .: -=2

Before You Install Your

Microwave Oven. . . . . .

Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven.

Precautions to Avold Possible
Exposure to Excessive

Mlcrowave Energy . . . .

Important Safety lnstructlons.

Uslng Your Mlcrowave Oven .

Microwave Oven Controls ‘. . . . .

Cooking in Your Microwave Oven

Setting the Controls. . . . . . . . .

PIXIL?

Defrosting in your Microwave Oven

lnstallatton Instructions . .

3

Grounding Instructions . . . . .

3

Custom Mounting Your Microwave

Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bi-Level Cooking . . . . . . . . .

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Cartng for Your Mlcrowave Oven . .

2

Cleaning the Microwave Oven

5

How Your Mlcrowave Oven Works. .

5

Operattng Safety Precautions . .

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If You Need Service or Assistance..

6

Microwave Oven Warranty .

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DOOR LATCHES

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MODEL AND SERIAL

REMOVABLE DEFROST
GLASS TRAY GUIDE

Corporanon

NUMBER PLATE

VENTS

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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
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.

Keep this book and your sales sliptogether in
a handy place.

iModei Number

Serial Number

OiJrchose oate

Service Company Phone Number

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven.

is missing,

name and address to...

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

microwave oven.

please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your

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

If the card

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the “Installation Instructions”

found on page 8 of this Use & Care Guide.

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
0 Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. [See

“Installation Instructions!‘)

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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’

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
ject between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on the sealing
surfaces.

attempt to oper-

NOT

place any ob-

DO NOT

if it is damaged. It is partic­ularly important that the
oven door close
and that there is no
damage to the

[I) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches

(3) Door seals and sealing

00 NplOI operate the
microwave oven if the door
window is broken.

operate the oven

properly

(broken or loosened),
surfaces.

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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.

NOT operate the
microwave oven with the
outer cabinet removed.

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weight.

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
or damage

precautions, including the following:

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

me 9.

4.

Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “IN­STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on

paw

8.

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 supervi­slon 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 an
authorized Whirlpool”” Service Company for
examination, repair or adjustment.

10.

Do not cover or block any opening on

the appliance, for ftre may result.

when using the microwave oven, follow basic

shock, injury to persons

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

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result.

u. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.

15.

See door surface and interior cleaning

instructions On page lo’

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 com-

bustible 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 dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page
mine, 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, 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.

d l,o not deep fry in Oven

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

may

result.

14.

Some dishes (mela-

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 Start Button

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 starts

the cooklng. The oven

door must be closed
and securely latched
before the oven will
operate.