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Model MW3500XM

Contents

Page Page

Parts and Features
Important Safety Instructions
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven

Precautions to Avoid Possrble

Exposure to Excessive
MIX .rowave Energy 4

Operating Safety Precautions
Installation Instructions.
Using Your Microwave Oven

MicrowaveOven Controls

Setting the Clock

Cooking In Your Microwave oven

Cookrng InOneCYcle. 10

High Cook Power
Defrosting and Cooking’ at’Lower’

c ook Powers

Parts and features

Model MW350

Defrosting and Cooking in Two Cycles

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Cooking with Temperature Probe

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followed by Keep Warm
Minute Timer 19
Delayed Start 20
Cancelling Instructions
Programming Tone
Other Operating Hints.

Caring for Your Microwave Oven

Cleaning the Microwave Oven 22
Replacing the Light Bulb

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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TEMPERATURE

PROBE SOCKET

LIFT-UP DOOR HANDLE

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If You need service or call with a question, have

this Information ready

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from
the plate just behind the microwave oven door
on the lower oven frame).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number

Copy thus informatron in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. There IS no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
inwarrantY service.

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Model Number

Purchase Date

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Service Company Phorie Number

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.

IMPORTt4NT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety

including the- following

precautions should be followed,

WARNING -

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

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

1. Reaa al InstructIons before using
0Ppllance.

2

Read arm3 follow the specific

CAUTIONS

TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”

page 4

3.

This clpplicjnce must be grounded Con-

nect only to properly grounded outlet See

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”

page 7

4. Instail or i Icate

accordance with the provided installation

instructlons.

this

appliance only In

“PRE-

found on

found on

J. 3vI 1 It: WJlvuuLIJ 3ucII I uJ VVI IvIG +gs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not

be heated in this oven.

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Use

this

appliance only for its intended

use

CIS

described in this manual

7. As with any appliance, close super­vlslorl IS necessary when used by children

8.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a tic bogs before Placing bog in oven. Cook-

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly,

dropped. Electric shock, fire or other hazards
mav result.

or if it has been

damaged

9. This appliance should be serviced only usLng. See page 4’

by

qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE” Service
Company for examination, repair or

adjustment.

IO. 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 22.

16.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

cavify
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 Dlastics can melt if used

when heating foods for more than 4 minutes.

b.

Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plas-

ing in metal containers can damage the

or oven.

SO

can containers with hidden metal

(tiiSt-tieS, foil-lining, Staples, m&IlliC glaze Or

trim). Test dinnerware or cookware before
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.*

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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.

‘See installation instructions on page 6.

PRE CAITIONS TO ,4VOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
,MIC‘ROWAW ENERGY...

DO NOT attempt lo oper­ate this *.,ven with the door

open sin:ce open-door op­eration ( an result In horm­ful exposure to microwave
energy. ;T is Important not to
defeat or tamper with the
safety irqterlocks

DO NOT place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces

DO NOT operate the
oven II It IS damaged It IS
partlculorly Important that
the oven door close
properly and that there IS
no damage to the
(I 1 Door [bent).
[2) Hinges and latches

[broken or loosened],

(3) Door seals and sealing

surfaces

DO NOT operate the
microwave oven with the
service panel removed.

The mlcrowave 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.

Operating safety precautions

DO

NOT

use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use.

USE HOT PADS.

energy does not heat con­tainers, but the hot food does.

DO NOT let the oven continue
to operate after removing a
food. Cancel time or remove
probe.

Microwave

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To test a dish for safe use, put it

into the oven with a cup of
water beside it. Cook on high
Cook Power 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 addlng 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.

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.

Use care when

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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.

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.

Fire could result.

NEVER

allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open. Injury
could result.

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.

It is normal for the signal
lights to flicker while the
microwave oven is on.

lean on the door or

start a microwave

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

If your electric power line
voltage is less than the nor­mal 120 volts, cooking times
may be longer.

Installation instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.

Installing your microwave oven

1.

Empty the microwave oven and clean inside
It with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such
as misaligned door, damage around the door or
dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is
any damage, please do not operate the unit until
it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool
service technician and any repairs made.

3. Do not block the vent or air intake open­ings on the rear of the oven. Blocking vent or air
intake openings can cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the
microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper air flow.

2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf

that is strong enough to hold the oven and the

food and utensils you put in it. (The control side
of the unit is the heavy side. Handling can be
tricky.) The weight of the oven is approximately

41

Ibs. (18.6 kg).

SIDE

1 inch

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4. Do not install the microwave oven so that
both sides and the top are flush with walls,
shelves or cabinets. Both sides and the top
must have at least 1 in. (2.54 cm] clearance for

proper operation.

Do not install the oven next to or over a conven­tional surface unit or in any area where exces­sive heat and steam are generated.This could
damage the outside of the cabinet.

5. Read and follow the ELECTRICAL

REQUIREMENTS and GROUNDING INSTRUC­TIONS before plugging in and operating
the microwave oven.

6.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and

ordinances.

A120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only15 Amp fused elec­trical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is

recommended.) It is recommended that a

separate circuit serving only this appliance

be provided.
DO NOT use a male to female extension

cord.

7.

GHOUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical ground is required on this appliance. DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUND PRONG.

8.

Recommended grounding method

For your personal safety, this appliance must be
grounded. This appliance is equipped with a
power supply cord having a 3-prong grounding
plug. To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord
must be plugged into a mating 3-prong ground­ing type wall receptacle which is correctly polar­ized and grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes and
ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not avail­able, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have a properly
polarized and grounded J-prong wall recep­tacle installed by a qualified electrician.

9. Alternate grounding method

If changing and properly grounding the wall
receptacle is impossible and where local codes

permit [consult your electrical inspector], a
temporary adapter may be plugged into the
existing 2-prong wall receptacle to mate with the
3-prong power supply cord. THIS, HOWEVER, IS
NOT RECOMMENDED.

If this is done, you must connect the grounding
eyelet on the adapter to the wall receptacle cov­erplate screw and from this same screw, you must
connect a separate copper ground wire (No.16

minimum) to a grounded cold water pipe?

Do not ground t,o a gas supply pipe. Do not
connect to electrical supply until appliance is
permanently grounded.

*Cold water pipe must have metal continuity to
electrical ground and not be interrupted by plas­tic, rubber or other electrically insulating connec­tors (including water meter or pump] without
adding a jumper wire at these connections.

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10.

1

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cup (250 ml] of cold water in a glass container

in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches.
Follow the directions on page 10 to set the oven
to COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the
water should be heated.

Plug the oven into the proper

electrical outlet and put about one

11.

This microwave oven is designed for
use in the household only and must not be
used for commercial purposes.

DO NOT remove the service panel, door, or
control panel at any time. The unit is equipped

with high voltage and should not be serviced

unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained
service technician.

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Using your microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There are three parts In the control section

-The Dtgital DlsplayiClock. and Signal
Lights

-Command Pads

-Number Pads

What each of these does will be covered on

the following pages. Read them carefully

When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display will be blank. If after you set the
Clock (page 9), the Display becomes blank
again, it means your electricity was off for a
while. Reset the Clock.

Digital display/clock and signal lights

Command pads

mm -STARTtellsthe

page 21 for information on the tone you hear

when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad lights a Signal Light

[except START and CANCEL). The Signal Light
comes on when you touch the Command
Pad.

While the oven is running, a Signal Light
(or lights) will be on to show what the oven
is doing.

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and shows you what
number pads you
touched.

Touch Command
Pads to tell the
microwave oven
what to do and in
what order. A few
examples:

-CLOCK SET tells
the oven you are
going to set the
clock.

oven to start. See

Number pads