Whirlpool MWIOOOXW User Manual
Model MWIOOOXW
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Contents
Parts and Features. . . . . .
Before You Install Your
Mlorowave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Us6 Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Precautions to Avold Poulble
Exposure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy . . . . . . .
Important Safety Instructions.. . . .
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven . .
Microwave Oven Control .
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Parts and features
Model M
Page
Setting the Timer . . . . . . 6
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lnstallatlon Instructions . 7
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . 8
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Custom Mounting Your Microwave
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Oven , , . . . . . . 9
Carlng for Your Mlcrowave Oven . .‘. . 9
Cleaning the Microwave Oven . . 9
3
Operatlng Safety Precautions . . . .
4
If You Need Service or Assistance
5
Mlcrowave Oven Warranty
5
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DOOR RELEASE
REMOVABLE GLASS TRAY
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided wlth thls product.
if you need service or call with a question.
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Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
[behind 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
Ser,a, Number
Purchase Date
Service Company 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 7 of this Use & Care Guide.
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Personal Injury Hazard
Failure to follow the installation instructions could lead to product
malfunction or personal injury.
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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:
. Has been installed where it is protected from the weather.
should be at a temperature above 50°F (WC] for proper operatlon.
. 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 Instructionsl’)
e Is operated with the removable glass tray in place.
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Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
t Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven,
The mlcrowave oven
PRECAU HONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave properly and that there is
energy. It is important not to no damage to the
defeat or tamper with the (1) Door (bent),
safety interlocks. (2) Hinges and latches
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 that
the oven door close
(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
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
operate the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for sate 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 the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons
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or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
11.
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 located this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLATION INSTURCTIONS” found on page 7.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars be heated in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended if used when heating foods.
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 an au-
thorized Whirlpool”” service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any opening
on the appliance, fire may result.
may explode and should not
Do not use outdoors, damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water,
electric shock may result.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces,
electric shock may result.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, electric shock may result.
15.
See door suface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 9.
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 combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can
char or burn, and some plastics can melt
b. Do not deep fry in oven.
c. Test dinnerware or cookward before
using. See page 12. Some dishes (melamine, 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.)
d. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
llsing your microwave oven
Microwave oven control
The control section consists of a Timer and a Micro Menu. The Tlmer
Is the only oven control. Use of the Timer will be covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
The llmer
The timer can be set for up to 15
minutes. This controls how long the
mlcrowave oven cooks.
Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read the
It contains information about:
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What is microwave energy?
. 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.
. Cooking times for different foods.
The MICRO MENUS@ Cooklng Gulde will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.
Important thlngs to remember to get the best cooklng results.
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ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking tlme. If necessary, add time in
one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
4 Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for
most even doneness with all recipes.
. If a
QICISS
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during
a When using microwave recipes from cookbooks or sources other than the MICRO MENUS@
Cooking Guide, slightly longer cooking times will be needed. For example, add 1 to 2
minutes to a 5 minute cooking time.
cover is not available,
MICRO MENUS@Cooklng Gulde
use waxpaper, paper towels or
packed with the microwave oven.
microwave approved
Cooking.
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