Whirlpool UMC5225DW, UMC5225DB Owners Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN

Model UMC5225

W10677581A

Use & Care Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................5

Unpacking ....................................................................................5

Location Requirements................................................................5

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6

Turntable ......................................................................................6

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6

Display..........................................................................................7

Start..............................................................................................7

Add 30 Seconds...........................................................................7

Cancel ..........................................................................................7

Tones............................................................................................7

Clock ............................................................................................7

Kitchen Timer ...............................................................................7

Control Lock.................................................................................7

Language......................................................................................7

Weight Entry Mode ......................................................................7

MICROWAVE OVEN USE...............................................................8

Food Characteristics ....................................................................8

Cooking Guidelines ......................................................................8

Cookware and Dinnerware...........................................................9

Aluminum Foil and Metal..............................................................9

Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................9

Manual Cooking .........................................................................10

Cooking in Stages ......................................................................10

Favorite.......................................................................................10

Sensor Cooking..........................................................................10

Menu (sensor and non-sensor) ..................................................11

Weight Defrost / Timed Defrost .................................................12

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................13

General Cleaning........................................................................13

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................15

Replacement Parts.....................................................................15

Built-In Kits .................................................................................15

WARRANTY ..................................................................................15

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

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

You

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

follow

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.

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 is the safety alert symbol.
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 “WARNING.”

These words mean:

follow instructions.

instructions.

DANGER

WARNING

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 the “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS” 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 - are
able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.

■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in the 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. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

■ 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.

■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the

microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.

■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

■ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave

Oven Care” section.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave

oven when 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.

– If materials inside the oven 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.

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This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■ 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
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

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.

■ Do not mount over a sink.

■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven

when the microwave oven is in operation.

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.

(c) Do not operate the 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 (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

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

except properly qualified service personnel.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,

fire, or electrical shock.

WARNING

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

■

For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven. A short power supply
cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Unpacking

1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.

2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth.

3. Check for damage, such as:

■ a door that is not lined up correctly

■ damage around the door, or

■ dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.

If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven
until a designated service technician has checked it and
made any needed repairs.

NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not remove
microwave inlet cover. See “Parts and Features.”

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: The control side of the microwave oven is the
heavy side. Handle the microwave oven gently. The weight of the
microwave oven is over 35 lbs (15.9 kg).

■ Place the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf

that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the
food and utensils you place inside it.

■ The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F

(10°C) for proper operation.

NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using
one of the trim kits listed in the “Assistance or Service” section.

■ Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow

a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave
oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the
exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven,
as well as poor cooking results.

■ Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure

proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal device
may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Required:

■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply

with a fuse or circuit breaker.

Recommended:

■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven.

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