Whirlpool MT3185SH User manual

MODEL MT3185SH
3828W5A1145/8171824
Microwave Ovens
A Note to You.....................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ...................3
Installation Instructions....................5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven................................7
How your microwave oven works...7
Radio interference..........................7
For the best cooking results .........7
Testing your microwave oven .......7
Testing your dinnerware or
cookware.........................................8
Operating tips.................................8
Electrical connection......................8
Microwave oven features ..............9
Control panel features .................10
Using OPTIONS............................11
Built-in kits ...................................11
Setting the clock ..........................12
Using the minute timer ................12
Using Your Microwave Oven...........13
Cooking at high cook power.......13
Cooking at different
cook powers.................................13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle .............................14
Using AUTO DEFROST................15
Defrosting tips ..............................15
Using JET START .........................16
Using Warm Hold option .............16
Sensor cooking ..............................17
Using SENSOR COOK.................17
Sensor cooking chart...................17
Using SENSOR REHEAT..............18
Sensor reheating chart ................18
Using SENSOR POPCORN .........19
Sensor popcorn chart..................19
Cooking Guide.................................20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven...21
Questions and Answers.................22
Troubleshooting...............................23
Requesting Assistance
or Service .........................................24
Warranty ...........................................25
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.

2
A NOTE TO YOU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL®appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your
life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us
notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance,
you need to know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in
the “Getting to Know” section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance
and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important
for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure
you of in-warranty service.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free. 1-800-253-1301
Model Number ________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________
Purchase Date ________________________________
Dealer Name __________________________________
Dealer Address________________________________
Dealer Phone ________________________________
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com

3
continued on next page
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
•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 the 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, and the like.
•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
“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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 “GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “Installation
Instructions” section.
•Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the installation instructions.
•Some products such as whole eggs 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
wDANGER
wWARNING

4
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
SAVE THESE 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 mount over a sink.
•Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
•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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag 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.

5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a
door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around
the door, or dents inside the oven or on the
exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the
oven until a designated service technician has
checked it and made any needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that is
strong enough to hold the oven and the food and
utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit
is the heavy side. Use care when handling the
oven.) The weight of the oven is about 40 lbs
(18 kg). The microwave oven should be at a
temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in
the “Built-in kits” section.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back
and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are
located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make
sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive
thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off.
The oven should work properly once it has cooled.
wWARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120
Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical
supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
wWARNING
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.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Air intake
opening
(in rear)
Power
supply cord
Exhaust vent
(on side)