Whirlpool MW3500XW User Manual
Model MW3500XW
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Contents
PartsandFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Install Your
Mlorowave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Precautions to Avold Possible
Exposure to Bxcesslve
Mlcrowave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important safety lnrtnrctlons . .
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven . . . . . . .
Mlcrowave Oven Controls . . . . . . . .
Audible Signals . . . . . . . , . . . . . .
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooklng In Your Mlcrowave Oven . . .
Cooklng at Hlgh Cook Power.. . .
Lower Cook Powers . . . . . . . . . .
Defrosttng . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts and features
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Cooking in More Than One Cycle . . .
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Using KEEP WARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Minute Timer . . , . , . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . .
Delayed Start . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Operating Hints . . . . . . . . , . . . . .
lnstallatlon Instructtons . . . . . . . , . . . . . . .
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Grounding Instructlons . . . . . . . . . , , . . .
Custom Mountlng Your Microwave
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Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bllevel Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven .
Cleaning the Microwave Oven . . . . . .
How Your Mlcrowave Oven Works.. . .
Operating Safety Preoautlons , . . . . . .
It You Need Servlce or Assistance . . .
Mlcrowave Oven Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .
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- VENTS
CONTROL
- PANEL
, PUSH BUHON
DOOR RELEASE
DOOR LATCHES GLASS TRAY
GUIDE
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratton Card provided wlth ttils product.
If you need servlce or call with a question.
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Copy Model and Serlal Numbers from plate
(behlnd the microwave oven door on the
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
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Keep this book and your sales slip together in
a handy place.
Then complete the form below Have this information ready
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Cornpaw 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 19 of this Use 81 Care Guide.
Personal Injury Hazard
F :ailure to follow the installation instructions could lead to product
r nalfunction or personal injury.
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your responsibility to be sure your microwave oven:
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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 operatlon.
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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. (See
“Installation Instructions!‘)
. Is operated with the removable glass tray in place.
. Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
. Is properly maintained.
. Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
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POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAm ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to operate 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 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 if it is damaged. It is
particularly important thai
the oven door close
properly and that there is
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened],
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
‘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.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
IMPORTANT S4FF:T-Y INSTRI’CTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and
safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory
operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce
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 for electric shock may result.
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 20.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on Oven cavity:
page 19.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars be heated in this oven.
6.
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use as described in this manual.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision 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
authorized Whirlpool”” Service Company
examination, repair or adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
may explode and should not
this
ClppklnCe
only for its intended
PerSOnnel.
the risk of
when using the microwave oven, follow basic
CatI an
fire, electrical
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
13. K
eep 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 and interior cleaning
instructions on page 21.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the
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 dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 25. 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
for
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 23.
shock, injury to persons
deep fry in oven.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
I king your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control section:
-Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on
the following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display shows 88:88. If after you set the
Clock (page 61, the Display again shows all 8’s,
it means your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Digital display/clock and indicator lights
Command Dads
the oven you are
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See page 6 for information on the
tone you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad [except START, CANCEL, and
CLOCK SET) lights an Indicator Light when you
touch the Command Pad.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light
(or lights) will be on to show what the oven is
doing.
Number pads
Once you’ve
touched a Command Pad to tell
the oven what you
want it to do, you’ll
touch Number
Pads to tell it...
- a time,
-
a Cook Power,
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone
will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will
sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the
oven. A 4 beep sound signals the end of the Minute Timer function.) If you don’t hear a tone, it is
because of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example,
a tone wilt not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone:
* Open the door.
* Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
* Programming and reminder tones will be
cancelled.
To replace the tones:
* Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electrlcfty goes off, the audible signals wlii come back on. Repeat steps
above If you want to remove them agaln.
To remove all tones:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
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All audible tones (including minute timer signal) will be cancelled.
NOTE: Do not remove all tones if you use the
Minute Timer.
To replace the tones:
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Repeat the steps above.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, one beep will sound and the Display shows 88:88. If the
electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes
back on.
You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display wilt be blank after cooking.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
first Number Pad must be touched
wlthln 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SET again
and continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
2. Touch Number Pads tor the
correct time of day.
3.
Touch START.
NOTE: To reset the clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current time will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Contlnue to set the clock as shown above.
3:25.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as 12~55, “Err” will show on
the Display Touch CLOCK SET and
start over.
Cookine in vour microwave oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS” Cookbook packed with the 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 a microwave oven.
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Cooking times for different foods.
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 being cooked 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 microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
Cooking at high cook power
Follow these steps to cook at hlgh power.
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and close
the door.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4.
Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COCK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1 minute, 30 seconds.
The oven will automatically cook
at hlgh Cook Power.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the oven is cook-
ing in the first cycle.
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The Display counts down the time
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to show how much time is left in the
first cycle
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time of day.
Changing the cooking time
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK 1.
2. Touch numbers for the new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook 1 will continue cooking for the new time.
lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The Ic ,verthe Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands far a different percentage of Cook Power,
Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS’ Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to
use. Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.] or
percentage (IO%, 50%, 80%, etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and
Cook Power name usually used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = TIMER (fan and light will be off]
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and close
the door.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng time you want.
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THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1 Indicator Light wtll
come on and the Display will show
four O’s
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
4.
Touch COOK POWER.
5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
6. Touch START.
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The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI!’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50%
of full power.
The COOK 1 and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking in the
first cycle at a Cook Power other
than high.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the
Display will show the Cook Power
you selected.
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time of day.
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