Whirlpool WMC20005YW, WMC20005YB Use & Care Guide

MICROWAVE OVEN

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents.......................................2

W10389942B

Model WMC20005

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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/Off ....................................................................................6

Add 30 Seconds...........................................................................6

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

Timer.............................................................................................7

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

Control Lock.................................................................................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

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

Reheat ........................................................................................11

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

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

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

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

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

Replacement Parts.....................................................................14

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

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.

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

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.

■ A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks

resulting from being entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

■ 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.

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.

Electrical Requirements

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.

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

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

A. Pocket door handle B. Window C. Model and serial number plate D. Rounded cavity (rear wall) E. Microwave oven light

F. Glass turntable and support G. Control panel H. Display

I. Microwave inlet cover

J. Door lock system

Turntable

A. Turntable B. Support C. Hub

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.

Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

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