Whirlpool MW352EXP, MW3520XP User Manual
MICROWAVE
Models MW3520XP
MW352EXP
fers, Freezers. Refngerator-Freezers, Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners. Dehumld
Contents
Parts and Features.
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions. ,111: : 1
Using Your Microwave Oven..
Microwave Oven Controls : : : : : :
Setting the Clock
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Cooking in One Cycle
High Cook Power
Defrosting and Cooking at Lower
Cook Powers. 8 If You Need Service or Assistance
Defrosting and Cooking in
TwoCycles
Cooking with the Temperature Probe
followed by Keep Warm
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5 Installation Instructions
5 Custom Mounting Your Microwave
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6 Caring for Your f&&wave Oven
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Temperature Probe Cooking Chart
Minute Timer
Delayed Start
Cancelling Instructions
Programming Tone
Other Operating Hints
Oven.
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
Operating Safety Precautions
I. Before Calling for Assistance
2. If You Need Assistance
3.
If You Need Service
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DOOR /
LATCH
MODEL AND
NUMBER PLATE
SERIAL
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service or call with a questron, have
this information ready:
1 Complete Model and Serral Numbers [from
the plate just behind the mlcrowave oven door
on the oven frame]
2 Purchase date from sales slip
Copy this informatton in these spaces. Keep thus
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
in-warranty service.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Con-pony Phone Number
CONTROL
-PANEL
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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 aboL
microwave oven
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefull follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 19 of Yfl is “Use & Care Guide?
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 personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave
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Has been tnstalled 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 werght
. Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘)
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Is not used by 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
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE 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 that
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
SAFETY 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
with any appliance, there are some special installation and safety precautions
which must be followed for safe and satisfactory operation and to prevent
damage to the unit.
WARNING -
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1.
Read all instructions before using
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS 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 20.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 19.
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 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 personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE@ Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
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 page21.
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 dinnerware or cookware before
using.
(melamine, Centura,a 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
CAUTIONS”
See page 24. Some dishes
“OPERATING SAFETY PRE-
starting on page 22.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave
Microwave oven controls
There are three ports in the control section
-The Digital Display/Clock, and
Indicator Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
These will be covered on the following
pages. Read them carefully.
oven
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display will be blank. If after you set tl
Clock (page 6) the Display becomes blank
again, it means your electricity was off for
while. Reset the Clock
Digital display/clock and indicator
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an accurate digital clock.
When you are using
the microwave oven,
this displays time settings, indicator lights
and shows you what
number pads you
touched.
Command pads
what order. A few
examples:
-CLOCK SET tells
the oven you are
going to set the
clock
- START tells the
oven to start See
page18 for information on the tone you hear
when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad, except START and
CANCEL, lights an Indicator Light. The Indicator Light comes on 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.
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Number pads
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Display will be blank. If the electric power ever goes
off, the Display will also be blank when the power comes back on.
You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display will show a colon for 5 minutes
after the cooking is done, then go blank.
DO THIS...
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1. Touch CLOCK SET.
2.
Touch CHANGE/CANCEL
Pad once.
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3. Touch Number Pads for
the correct time of day.
THIS HAPPENS...
The CLOCK Indicator Light will come
on and the Display will show a
colon.
The CLOCK Indicator Light and the
colon will blink.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you touched
them. This example shows 3:25.
The Display will show the time of
day, and the CLOCK Indicator Light
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Touch START.
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If you have touched in an incorrect
time such asl2:65, the Display will
go blank and you will hear a beep.
Reset the Clock.
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 MENUP Cookbook will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.
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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 avold overcooking the
food
0 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 Sarar,‘” Wrap Turn back
a corner to vent steam during cooking
Cooking in one cycle
The oven door can be opened any time during operation, the oven will automatically
stoo cooklna and maintain the time setting, for up to 5 minutes. until the door
the START Pad
IS
touched
High cook power
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven
and close the door.
2.
Touch COOK l& 2 once.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
a colon.
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closed and
3. Touch Number Pads for
the cooking time you
want.
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4.
Touch START.
Changing the cooking time
You can change the cooking time during the cycle
1. Touch CHANGE/CANCEL Pad once. (Note: The oven
2. Touch numbers for new time
3 Touch START.
The COOK 1 cycle will start cooking for the new time
The Display
you touched in the order you
touched them.This example shows
1 minutes, 30 seconds
The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay
on to show the oven is cooking in
the first cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the Cook cycle.
When the cooking time ends you
will hear 3 beeps. When the beeping stops, the Display will show the
time of day
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go off and the Display
will
show the numbers
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show a
Colon.)
Defrosting and cooking at lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad on your microwave oven stands for a different
percentage of Cook Power (IO%, 50%, 80%, etc.). Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS”
Cookbook tell you, by name, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and
magazines may tell you by number (5,6,7, etc.).
The following chart gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands
for, and Cook Power name generally used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power REHEAT 2 = 20% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MEDIUM-HIGH 1 = 10% of full power WARM
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MEDIUM
Use Cook Power 3 to DEFROST frozen food before cooking. For suggested
defrost times, see the chart in your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook.
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power DEFROST
0 = no power (fan and light will be off)
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK 1 & 2 once.
3. Touch Number Pads for
the cooking time you
want.
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4.
Touch COOK POWER.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
a colon.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show “HI:’
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5. Touch a Number Pad for
the Cook Power you want.
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The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows 30%
of full power.
6. Touch START.
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay
on to show that the oven is cooking.
The Cook Power Indicator Light
will go off. The oven will cook in the
Cook Power you selected.
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The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time IS left.
The Cook Power can be checked
by touching the COOK POWER Pad.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show the Cook Power you selected.
Touch START to return the Display
to the countdown.
When the cooking time ends, you
will hear 3 beeps. When the beep-
ing stops, the Display will show
the time of day.
Changing cook powers
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Cook Power can be changed at any time during the cookrng cycle.
-Touch COOK POWER.
-Touch a number for the new Cook Power
-Touch START. The oven will continue to cook at the new Cook Power.
OR...
-Touch COOK POWER.
-Touch CHANGE/CANCEL Pad once, then touch START If you want to change a
lower Cook Power to HIGH.
Faster or slower defrosting
When you DEFROST at Cook Power3. the microwave oven automatically uses 30%
of full power. For slower or faster defrosting.
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Use 20% of full power for slower defrosting
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Use 50% of full power for faster defrosting. Defrosting at Cook Powers higher than
30% can cause more cooking on the outside of the food.
Standing time
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps
equalize the temperature of the food to provide more even cooking
Defrosting and cooking in two cycles
For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and
another Cook Power for different length of time. Your microwave oven can be set to
change from one to another automatically.
The controls on your microwave oven can also be set to defrost in Cookl, then
automatically cook in Cook 2.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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