Whirlpool MW3OOOXP User Manual
MICROWAVE
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Model MW3OOOXP
Parts and Features.
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven.
Microwave Oven Control
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Setting the Timer
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Parts and features
Model MW3000XP
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Installation Instructions
Custom Mounting Your Microwave
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Caring for Your Microwave Oven,
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Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Operating Safety Precautions.
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If You Need Service or Assistance.
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I. Before Calling for Assistance
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2. If You Need Assistance
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3. If You Need Service
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LIFT-UP
DOOR /
LATCH
NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If You need service or call with a questron, have
thus information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behind the mrcrowave oven door on
the oven frame].
2. Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this
book, Your warranty and sales slip together in a
handy place. There is no warrantv registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Model Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
- CONTROL
PANEL
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(Not Shown)
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Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the oven door. 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
microwave oven
if
there is ever a need to pass along information about your
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 7 of this “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 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.
. 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:‘]
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Is not used by children or anvone 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 qualified service personnel
properly and that there is after a repair is made.
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent].
(2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing
operate the The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
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 “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
page 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 7.
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 supervi-
sion 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
prdperly, 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.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
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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
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 9.
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. See page 12. 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, foillining, 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 “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 10.
may result.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven control
The control section consists of a Timer and a Micro Menu. The Timeris the only oven control. Use of the Timer will be covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
The timer can be set for up to 15
minutes. This controls how long the
microwave oven cooks.
Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read Your Cooking Guide packed wrth Your mrcrowave oven It contotns rnformatron
about.
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What mrcrowave energy IS
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How food is cooked by mrcrowave energy
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What affects cookrng speed and cooking evenness
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Safety tips
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Utensils to use when cookrng in the microwave oven
. 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 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 Saran@ Wrap Turn back a corner
to vent steam during cooking
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