Whirlpool MWISOIXW, MW1500XW User Manual
Models MW1500XW
MWISOIXW
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Contents
Parts and Features.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Install Your
Mlcrowave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Precautions to Avold Possible
Expoiure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Important Safely lnstructlons.. . , . . . . .
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven . . . . . . . . . .
Mlcrowave Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . .
Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sefflng the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooklng In Your Mlcrowave Oven . . .
Cooklng at Hlgh Cook Power.. . . . . . .
Lower Cook Powers
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Parts and features
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Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Cooking In More Than One Cycle . . .
Uslng KEEP WARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mlnute Tlmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Delayed Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other Operattng Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
lnstallutlon Instructtons.. . . . . . . . . . .
Groundlng Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Custom Mountlng Your Microwave
Oven . . . . . , . . , , , , , , . . . . . , , . . . . . . . .
Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven . . . . .
Cleanlng the Mlcrowave Oven . . . . . .
Operating Safety Precautions . . . . . . . .
It You Need Sewlce or Assistance . . . .
Mlcrowave Oven Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .
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DOOR LAW
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided wlth thls product. Then complete the form below Have this informatlon ready
If you need sefvlce or call with a question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
l Keep this book and your sales slip together in
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REMOVABLE GLASS TRAY
(behlnd the mlcrowave oven door on the
oven frame] and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
a handy place.
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Mode’ Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Camaanv Phane Number
DEFROST
GUIDE
\ PUSH BUTTON
DOOR RELEASE
Fill out and return the “MIcrowave Reglstratlon 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 20 of this Use & Care Guide.
Personal Injury Hazard
Failure to follow the lnstallatlon lnstructlons could lead to product
malfunction 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:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper
l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. (See
“Installation Instructions:‘)
l Is operated with the removable glass tray in place.
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
mlcrowave oven
OperdOn.
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 microwgve
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
DO NOT
microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
operate the
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
operate the
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
ihe outer cabinet removed.
operate the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operahon. 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 unlt.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons
or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read ail instructions before using
appliance. oven or electric shock may result.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO electric shock may result.
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on 13. k
page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 21.
4. install or located this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALlATION INSTURCTIONS” found on page 20.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers
glass jars -
be heated in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. b. Do not deep fry in oven.
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 work-
ing 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 authorized 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
- for example1 ‘losed bustible materials are placed inside the
11.
Do not use outdoors, damage to the
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water,
eep 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 surface and interior clean-
ing instructions On page 22’
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 com-
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can
char or burn, and some plastics can melt
if used when heating foods.
c Test dinnerware or cookward before
using. See page 25. 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 23.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using 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 6),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
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and indicator lights.
Command pads
See page 6 for information on the
tone you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad, except START and
CANCEL, 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.
Touch Command
the oven you are
Number pads
Pads to tell it...
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Audible signals
Audlble 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 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.) If you don’t hear a tone, it is because of
lnCOmdiy entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a tone will not
sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone:
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
l Programmlng and reminder tones will be
cancelled.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
To remove all tones:
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
l All audible tones (including minute timer sig-
nal) will be cancelled.
NOTE: Do not remove ail tones if YOU use the
Minute Timer.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: if your eiectrlcity goes off, the audible signals will come back on. Repeat steps
above if you want to remove them again.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Clock/Display shows 88:88. If the electric
power ever goes off, the Clock/Display will again show all 8’s when the power
comes bock on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display
will 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
withln 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 for the
3:25.
correct ttme of day.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
IS set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such as1265 “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and
start over.
NOTE: To reset the clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current ttme will show on the Display and
the colon will flash. Continue to set the clock as shown above.
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Cookine in vour microwave oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook packed with the microwave oven.
It contains information about:
l What microwave energy is.
l How food is cooked by microwave energy.
l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
l Safety tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
l Cooking times for different foods.
Important lhlngs to remember to get the best cooking results.
l 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.
l Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking tlme for
most even doneness with all recipes.
l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or a microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back corner to vent steam during cooking.
l When using microwave recipes from cookbooks or sources other than the MICRO MENUS@
Cookbook, slightly longer cooking times will be needed. For example, add 1 to 2 minutes
to a 5 minute cooking time.
Cooking at high cook power
Follow these steps to cook at high power.
DO THIS...
1.
Put toad in the oven and close
the door.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1 minute, 30 seconds.
The Display counts down the time
to show how much time is left in the
d
0Wf-l
first cycle.
When the cooklng ttme ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeplng
by opening the door or by touchtng
CANCEL.) “End” will remaln on the Dlsplay 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
Changlng the cooklng time
Cooklng tlme can be changed any tlme before touching START or during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK 1.
2. Touch numbers for the new ttme.
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 lower the Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for 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 (lo%, 50%, 80%, etc.].
The followlng chart glves 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 MEPHIGH
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 = lO%of full power LOW
0 = TIMER (fan and light will be off)
DO THIS...
1.
Put tood In the oven and close
the door.
3. Touch Number Pads tor the
cooklng tlme you want.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
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HiI
4.
Touch COCK POWER.
5. Touch a Number Pad tor the
Cook Power you want.
6. Touch START.
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 lett
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
When the cooklng flme ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeplng
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remaln on the Dls-
play 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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