Whirlpool RMC275PVB00, RMC275PVB01, RMC275PVQ00, RMC275PVQ01, RMC275PVS00 Owner’s Manual

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3

Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL .................................................... 5

MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 5

Food Characteristics .................................................................... 5

Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 6

Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 6

Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 7

Microwave Cooking Power .......................................................... 7

Cook Power .................................................................................. 8

Add A Minute ................................................................................ 9

CookA Bit More ........................................................................... 9

Memory ........................................................................................ 9

Interrupt Cooking ......................................................................... 9

Auto Cook .................................................................................... 9

Cooking in Stages ........................................................................ 9

Reheating ................................................................................... 10

Defrost ........................................................................................ 10

Popcorn ...................................................................................... 11

Beverage .................................................................................... 11

Baked Potato ............................................................................. 12

Warm Hold ................................................................................. 12

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE .......................................................... 12

General Cleaning ........................................................................ 12

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 13

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 14

WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 15

SI_CURITI_ DU FOUR .AMICRO-ONDES .................................... 16

Specifications electriques .......................................................... 17

COMMANDE DU FOUR .&MICRO-ONDES ............................... 18

UTILISATION DU FOUR .A MICRO-ONDES ............................... 18

Caracteristiques des aliments .................................................... 18

Guide de cuisson ........................................................................ 19

Ustensiles de cuisson etvaisselle .............................................. 19

Papier d'aluminium et metal ....................................................... 19

Puissance de cuisson des micro-ondes .................................... 20

Cook Power (puissance de cuisson) .......................................... 20

Add A Minute (ajouter une minute) ............................................ 21

Cook A Bit More (cuire un peu plus) .......................................... 21

Memory (memoire) ..................................................................... 21

Interruption de la cuisson ........................................................... 22

Auto Cook (cuisson automatique) .............................................. 22

Cuisson par etapes .................................................................... 22

Rechauffage ............................................................................... 23

Defrost (decong61ation).............................................................. 23

Ma'fs eclat6 ................................................................................. 24

Beverage (boisson)..................................................................... 24

Baked Potato (pomme de terre au four) .................................... 25

Warm Hold (garde au chaud) ..................................................... 25

ENTRETIEN DU FOUR ,&MICRO-ONDES ................................. 25

Nettoyage gen6ral ...................................................................... 25

DI_PAN NAG E................................................................................. 26

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE ......................................................... 27

GARANTIE ..................................................................................... 27

MICROWAVEOVENSAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER" or

This is the safety alert symbol. "WARNING." These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

[] Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. [] Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in this section.

[] The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in this section.

[] Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance

with the provided Installation Instructions.

[] Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed

containers = for example, closed glass jars = may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

[] Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is

specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. tt is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

[] Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be

inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

followed, including the following:

[] Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off

the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

[] Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's

recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

[] Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

[] Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not

suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

[] Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in

the "PAN BROWN" mode.

[] Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal

foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

[] As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

[] The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

[] Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave

oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

iMPORTANT SAFETY

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be

overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is

removed from the microwave oven is not always present.

THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER tS

DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL tS INSERTED INTO THE LtQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

- Do not overheat the liquid.

- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. = After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

= Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil

into the container.

INSTRUCTIONS

[] Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use this

product near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

[] See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Oven Care"

section.

[] To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are

placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

- tf 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.

= Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) 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.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on

sealing surfaces.

The microwave oven is connected to a 110 volt side of the 240 volt circuit required for the lower oven. If the incoming

voltage to the microwave oven is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded,

terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

important that 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.

except properly qualified service personnel.

GROUNDmNG NSTRUCT ONS

For a permanently connected microwave oven:

metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equipment grounding

SAVE THESE NSTRUCT ONS

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

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B. Number pads

C.Add a minute D. Microwave popcorn (3 sizes)

E.Microwave reheating F. Microwave beverage

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K. Lower oven controls

L. Micro time (multistage cooking)

MICROWAVEOVENUSE

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat

which cooks the food.

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate when it is empty.

• Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven.

• Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in

microwave oven.

• Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.

• Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven.

• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

• Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

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When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking

results.

Amount of Food

The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed.

Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary.

Size and Shape

Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces, and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly

shaped food.

Starting Temperature

Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods, and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.

Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature, and

will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same size

of a light, porous food, such as cake.

Covering

Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking.

Stirring and Turning

Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.

Arranging

If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.

Piercing

Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to

allow steam to vent.

Shielding

Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tail. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.

Standing Time

Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.

Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may

become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the

following chart as a guide, then test before using.

MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Aluminum Foil, See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section.

Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)

above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use. Glass

China, Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Earthenware

Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by

Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins

Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use.

Dinnerware, Containers

Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Silicone Follow manufacturer's recommendations.

Bakeware Straw, Wicker, Do not use in microwave oven.

Wooden Containers

Wax Paper Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur

and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,

ceiling or floor.

• Always use the turntable.

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the

microwave oven.

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE

100%, High 10 Quick heating convenience (default setting) foods and foods with high

water content, such as soups, beverages and most vegetables.

90% 9

Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.

Heating cream soups.

8O%

Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.

Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high. For example, whole

fish and meat loaf.

70%, 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium-High food.

60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such

as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna.

50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry

and pot roasts. Simmering stews.

40% 4 Melting chocolate.

Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium- 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, Low, Defrost poultry and precooked foods.

20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and

ice cream.

10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.

To Use:

1. Put food into oven and close door,

2. Touch number pads to set a length of time to cook, Oven automatically cooks at high cook power,

3. Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%, Each time you touch Cook Power, the cook power will decrease by 10%, Choose a cooking power using the

Cooking Power chart,

4. Touch START, The display will count down the cook time,

NOTES:

• If you want to add more time during or after cooking, use Add A Minute or Cook A Bit More.

• To reset the cooking time after setting the Cook Power, you must type in 4 digits.

• To change cooking time after cooking has started, first open and close the door. Then, enter the desired cooking time as

described above, and touch START.

• When cooking time ends, "End" will appear on the display, and 4 tones will sound.

• For additional cooking and reheating information, see the following Microwave Cook Time Chart.

MICROWAVE COOK TIME CHART

These times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to suit individual taste.

FOOD COOK TIME (in minutes and seconds) COOK POWER

Meats, Poultry, Fish, Seafood

Ground Beef for Casseroles (1 Ib [0.45 kg]) 5:00-6:00 100% Ground Beef Patties (2) Side 1: 2:00, Side 2:1:30-2:30 100%

Ground Beef Patties (4) Side 1: 2:30, Side 2:2:00-3:00 100% Meat Loaf (1V2Ibs [0.7 kg]) 20:00-25:00 70% Chicken Pieces (3-3.5 Ibs [1.36-1.59 kg]) 15:00-28:00 100%

Internal temperature should be 185°F (85°C) after standing. Chicken Breast, Halves 5:30-7:30 100%

skinless, boneless (four-1.5 Ibs [0.68 kg] total weight)

Internal temperature should be 185°F (85°C) after standing.

Turkey Breast, Whole 10:00, then 100%,

Internal temperature should be 185°F (85°C) after standing. 30:00-40:00 50% Fish Fillets, Unbreaded (1 Ib [0.45 kg]) 4:30-7:00 100% Shrimp (1 Ib [0.45 kg]) 5:00-8:00 100% Scallops (1.5 Ibs [0.68 kg]) 6:00-9:00 100%

Other

Baked Apples (4 large) 5:00-10:00 100% Chocolate (melt 1 square) 1:00-2:00 50% Eggs, Scrambled (2) 1:15-1:45 100%

Eggs, Scrambled (4) 2:00-3:00 100% Eggs, Poached (1-2) 1:00-1:30 50% Rice, Parboiled (1 cup [250 mL] uncooked) 5:00 then, 100%

13:00-15:00 50%

Nachos (large plate) 1:30-3:00 50% Pie, reheated (1 slice) 0:45-1:00 70%

Pie, reheated (2 slices) 1:30-1:45 70%

Add A Minute lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power or add 1 or more minutes to your Micro Time cooking cycle. To add cooking time during Micro Time cooking, touch

ADD A MINUTE once for each extra minute.

• You can enter Add A Minute only after closing the door. When cooking time ends, 4 tones will sound and repeat every

minute until you open the oven door or touch UPPER OFF/ CANCEL. This will clear the display.

Cook A Bit More lets you add time to original cook times of 4 minutes or less. You may use Cook A Bit More after or during

cooking. Within a minute after cooking time ends, open the oven door. Do

not touch UPPER OFF/CANCEL. This gives you the opportunity to check for doneness. Next, close the oven door and touch

COOK A BIT MORE. The oven will cook your food for a percentage of the original cook time at the original cook power.

• During cooking, Cook A Bit More works with all other microwave functions except Defrost, with original cooking times of 4 minutes or less.

During multistage cooking, Cook A Bit More works only with the final cooking stage.

By programming the Memory pad, you can recall the cooking instructions previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. For example, if you heat a roll every morning, program the cooking steps into Memory.

Memory also lets you program a cooking time and cook power for another person to cook at a later time.

To program Memory:

1. Set a cook time. For example for 20 seconds, touch 2 and 0, ":20" will appear in the display.

2. Touch COOK POWER. Touch repeatedly to set aCook Power other than 100%.

3. Touch and hold MEMORY for 5 seconds. "SAVED" will appear in the display.

To use Memory:

1. Touch MEMORY. The oven will cook according to your preprogrammed instructions.

When the cycle ends, "End" will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, and the reminder tones will sound every minute.

2. Touch UPPER OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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Youcan stop the oven during acycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fanstops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and touch START.

If you do not want to continue cooking, close the door and the light goes off, or touch UPPEROFF/CANCEL.

Times and cooking power have been preset for certain

microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD PAD QUANTITY

Frozen Entree 1 9 oz, 11 oz or 26 oz (255 g,

312 g or 454 g) Casserole 2 2-8 cups (473 mL-1.89 L) Frozen Vegetables 3 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Bacon* 4 1-6 slices, average

thickness Fresh Vegetables 5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)

Frozen Burrito 6 1-4 pieces Hot Dogs 7 1-6 pieces

*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing

process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.

To Use Auto Cook:

1. Touch AUTO COOK. "CODE" will appear on the display.

2. Touch number pad from chart OR

Touch AUTO COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.

3. Touch 0 QUANTITY (number pad "0") pad to enter quantity. NOTE: You must use the 0 QUANTITY pad to select quantity

settings for a frozen entree, a casserole, bacon or hot dogs.

4. Touch START or wait 5 seconds for oven to start automatically.

The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, "End" will appear in the display, 4 end-

of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.

5. Touch UPPER OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

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The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking

powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.

To Cook in Stages:

1. Touch the number pads to set a length of cook time for the first stage.

2. Touch COOK POWER and then enter a cook power (if other than 100%) from the Cooking Power chart. "TIME" will appear in the display.

3. Touch MICRO TIME to start programming next stage.

4. Repeat the above steps for second and third stage programming.

The numbers "1," "2" and/or "3" will appear in the upper oven display during programming.

5. Touch START when cook times and cook powers have been entered.

The oven display will count down each of the cook times. The numbers "1 ," "2" or "3" will appear in the display during their respective stages.

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