Whirlpool WMC1070XS, WMC1070XQ, WMC1070XB Owner's Manual
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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operation/performance,
parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777
www.whirlpool.com or www.whirlpool.ca
or visit our website at...
FOUR À MICRO-ONDES
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, composez le 1-800-253-1301.
ou visitez notre site web à
www.whirlpool.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières ........2
W10334428B
Model WMC1070
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................4
Unpacking ....................................................................................4
Location Requirements................................................................ 4
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
Turntable ......................................................................................5
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6
Display..........................................................................................6
Start..............................................................................................6
Cancel .......................................................................................... 6
Add A Minute................................................................................6
Clock ............................................................................................6
Timer.............................................................................................6
Tones............................................................................................7
Control Lock.................................................................................7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................7
Food Characteristics.................................................................... 7
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................7
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................8
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................8
Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................8
Manual Cooking ...........................................................................9
Preset Cooking.............................................................................9
Defrost..........................................................................................9
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................10
General Cleaning........................................................................10
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................11
In Canada ...................................................................................11
Replacement Parts.....................................................................11
WARRANTY ..................................................................................12
SÉCURITÉ DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES....................................13
INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION.............................................15
Déballage....................................................................................15
Exigences d'emplacement.........................................................15
Spécifications électriques ..........................................................15
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................16
Plateau rotatif .............................................................................16
TABLEAU DE COMMANDE DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES .......16
Affichage.....................................................................................17
Start (mise en marche) ...............................................................17
Cancel (annulation).....................................................................17
Add A Minute (ajouter une minute) ............................................17
Horloge .......................................................................................17
Minuterie.....................................................................................17
Signaux sonores.........................................................................17
Verrouillage des commandes.....................................................17
UTILISATION DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES ...............................18
Caractéristiques des aliments....................................................18
Guide de cuisson........................................................................18
Ustensiles de cuisson et vaisselle..............................................18
Papier d’aluminium et métal.......................................................19
Puissance de cuisson des micro-ondes....................................19
Cuisson manuelle.......................................................................20
Cuisson Préréglée ......................................................................20
Décongélation ............................................................................21
ENTRETIEN DU FOUR À MICRO-ONDES .................................21
Nettoyage général ......................................................................21
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................22
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................23
Au Canada..................................................................................23
Pièces de rechange....................................................................23
GARANTIE.....................................................................................23
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
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 followed, including the following:
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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 and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
■ 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 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. 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the
pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the
microwave oven.
■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance.
■ Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in
convection, combination, grill or “PAN BROWN” mode (on
models with such features).
■ Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not
in use.
■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
when the microwave oven is in operation.
■ 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, or 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.
■ Do not mount over a sink.
■ Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave
oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the
microwave oven.
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.
(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.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Location Requirements
■ 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.
■ 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.
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Electrical Requirements
PARTS AND FEATURES
WARNING
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.
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.
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here.
The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from
the illustrations in this manual.
B C D E
A
F G
A. Door lock system
B. Window
C. Model and serial number plate
D. Microwave oven light
(not shown)
E. Control panel
F. Removable turntable support
G. Glass turntable
Turntable
GROUNDING 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A
B
A. Turntable
B. Support
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. For best cooking results, do not operate the
microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See
“Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
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ENTER
CLOCK
TIMER
LB
CODE
DEF
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
The START pad begins any function. If cooking is interrupted,
touching START will resume the preset cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door
has been closed for about 5 minutes or more. “DOOR” will
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TIME
OFF
ON
LOCK
appear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
The CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any
program during cooking. It will not erase the time of day.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.
Add A Minute
The ADD A MINUTE pad starts the microwave oven for 1 minute
at 100% power. More cook time may be added in 1-minute
increments by touching ADD A MINUTE repeatedly.
The Add A Minute function may be used only when no other
function is operating.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door
has been closed for about 5 minutes or more. “DOOR” will
appear in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Start
Cancel
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “:” will
appear in the display. If the “:” appears in the display at any other
time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed.
While the microwave oven is being programmed, the display
shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When
the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the time of
day (if the Clock is set) or Timer countdown.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59).
To Se t:
The microwave oven must be off.
1. To uch C L OCK .
2. Touch number pads to enter correct time of day.
3. To uch C L OCK .
Timer
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down.
When the cook function is active in the display, touch TIMER to
see the Timer count down for 5 seconds.
To Se t:
1. To uch T I MER .
2. Touch number pads to enter desired time.
3. Touch START.
When the set time ends, the end-of-Timer tone will sound.
4. While the Timer countdown is active in the display, touch
CANCEL to cancel the Timer.
If a cook function countdown is active in the display, touch
TIMER to show the Timer countdown, then touch CANCEL to
cancel the Timer. Touching CANCEL while a cook function
countdown is active in the display will cancel the cook
function, not the Timer.
The time can be reset during the countdown by canceling Timer,
then repeating the above steps.
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Tones
Tones are audible signals that can be turned off.
To Turn Off/On All Tones: Touch and hold POWER LEVEL for
5 seconds, until “Off” appears in the display. Repeat to turn tones
back on (“On” will appear in the display).
These tones indicate the following:
One tone
■ Valid entry
■ End of Timer (long tone)
Two tones
■ End of stage in multistage cooking
■ Control Lock active (short tones)
MICROWAVE OVEN USE
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
microwave oven 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.
Food Characteristics
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.
Three tones
■ End of cycle
Five tones
■ During Defrost cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange, or
separate food
Control Lock
The Control Lock disables the control panel pads to avoid
unintended use of the microwave oven.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off.
Touch and hold CANCEL for 5 seconds until the tones sound and
the LOCK icon and “LoC” appear in the display. Repeat to unlock
and clear the display (2 tones will sound).
If any cook function control is touched while the Control Lock is
active, “LoC” will appear briefly in the display and 2 tones will
sound.
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.
Cooking Guidelines
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.
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Cookware and Dinnerware
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,
Metal
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3/16" (5 mm)
Ceramic Glass,
Glass
China,
Earthenware
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone
Bakeware
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section.
above the turntable. Follow manufacturer’s
recommendations.
Acceptable for use.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Use nonrecycled and those approved by
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave oven use.
Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not use in microwave oven.
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.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
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, nonapproved 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.
Microwave Cooking Power
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
(default setting)
90% 9 Cooking small, tender pieces
80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable
70%,
Medium-High
60% 6 Cooking sensitive foods such
50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry
40% 4 Melting chocolate.
30%, MediumLow, Defrost
20% 2 Softening butter, cheese, and
10%, Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit.
10 Quick heating convenience
foods and foods with high
water content, such as soups,
beverages and most
vegetables.
of meat, ground meat, poultry
pieces and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods
that need a cook power lower
than high. For example, whole
fish and meat loaf.
7 Reheating a single serving of
food.
as cheese and egg dishes,
pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable
casseroles, such as lasagna.
and pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
Heating bread, rolls and
pastries.
3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
poultry and precooked foods.
ice cream.
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