Whirlpool WOCA7EC0HZ01, WOCA7EC0HZ02, WOCA7EC0HZ00, WOCA7EC0HN01, WOCA7EC0HN00 Owner’s Manual

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BUILT-IN ELECTRIC

MICROWAVE OVEN USER

INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your new oven at www.whirlpool.com. In Canada, register your oven at www.whirlpool.ca.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be located on the right-hand side of the frame inside the microwave door.

Model Number ______________________________________ Serial Number _______________________________________

Table of Contents

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................2

Electrical Requirements

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

Touch Panel Display Display Navigation Setup and Demo Mode

MICROWAVE OVEN USE

Food Characteristics Cooking Guidelines

Cookware and Dinnerware...........................................................8

Aluminum Foil and Metal Microwave Cooking Power

PARTS AND FEATURES

Turntable Convection Rack Crisper Pan and Handle Baking Tray Steamer Vessel Cooking Methods Defrost Steam Cook Popcorn Assisted Cooking Favorites Convect Modes Tools

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

TROUBLESHOOTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

In the U.S.A. In Canada Accessories

WARRANTY

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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 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 followed, including the following:

The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified

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. It 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.

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

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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

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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

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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.

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

■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave

oven.

■ 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 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.

– 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.

– 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.

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.

Electrical Requirements

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.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For a permanently connected microwave oven:

The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

This device complies with Industry Canada ICES-001.

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

MICROWAVE

Keypad Feature Instructions

Tools Microwave Oven

Use Functions

Home Home Screen

Favorites Favorites

Oven Light Oven Cavity

Light

Oven Power/ Cancel

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Microwave Power/Cancel

MICROWAVE

Oven Function Power/Cancel

Microwave Function

Enables you to personalize the audible tones and microwave oven and oven operation to suit your needs. See the “Tools” and “More Modes” section.

If pressed once, it enables the user to return to the “Cooking Methods” and “Assisted Cooking” screen. If pressed twice, the time of day is displayed.

The Favorites keypad allows the user to save the cycles that they use on a frequent basis.

The oven light is controlled by a keypad on the oven control panel. While the oven door is closed, press the Oven Light keypad to turn the light on and off. When the oven door is opened, the oven light will automatically turn on.

The Oven Power/Cancel keypad turns the oven on and wakes it from Sleep mode. If the oven is already on, the Oven Power/Cancel keypad stops any oven function except

the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.

The Microwave Power/Cancel keypad turns the microwave oven on and wakes it from Sleep mode. If the microwave oven is already on, the Microwave Power/Cancel keypad stops any microwave oven function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.

OVEN

Touch Panel

The touch panel houses the control menu and function controls. The touch keypads are very sensitive and require only a light touch to activate. Scroll up, down, left, or right to explore the different options and features.

For more information about the individual controls, see their respective sections in this manual.

Display

The display is for both the menu and oven function controls. The touch panel allows you to scroll through the microwave oven menus. The display is very sensitive and requires only a light touch to activate and control.

When a microwave oven is in use, the display will show the clock, mode, microwave oven temperature, kitchen timer, and microwave oven timer, if set. If the microwave oven timer is not set, you can set it from this screen.

After approximately 2 minutes of inactivity, the display will go into sleep mode and the display will dim. When the oven is in operation, the display will remain bright.

During use, the display will show menus and the appropriate selections for the options being chosen.

Display Navigation

If the microwave oven is off, touch the Oven Power or the Microwave Power keypad for the desired oven to activate the menu. From this screen, all automatic cooking programs can be activated, all manual cooking programs can be set, options can be adjusted, and instructions, preparation, and tips can be accessed.

Setup and Demo Mode

1. Select STORE DEMO MODE to enter Demo Mode. OR

1. Select NEXT to enter into product use.

2. Follow the prompts on the display screen to select a

language, set up Wi-Fi/connect to network, accept the terms of service, and set the time.

NOTE: The display screen will show the time and date (default screen/standby mode).

3. If you selected Store Demo Mode, select TRY THE

PRODUCT to explore various features and options of the product.

OPTIONAL: Select VIEW PRODUCT VIDEOS to view a video about how to navigate and interact with the product and explore Voice Control.

4. Scroll and Select EXPLORE.

5. Select the Tools keypad (Gear icon).

To exit Demo Mode, see the “Tools” section.

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.

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.

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