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MICROWAVE OVEN
A Note to You ................. 2
Microwave Oven
Safety .............................. 3
Installation
Instructions ....................8
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .......... 10
Using Your
Microwave Oven .......... 18
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven ..........38
Cooking Guide ............. 39
Questions and
Answers ........................43
If You Need
Assistance
or Service ..................... 44
Warranty ....................... 48
1-800-253-l 301
Call us with questions or comments.
MODEL MT5120XAQ
PART NO. TINSEB087MRR0/4313782 Rev. C ahs

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you will enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable
information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read
it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with
your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the
warning symbol.
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This symbol will alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury. I
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-l 301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 44. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number plate (see diagram on page 12). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip,
and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-
ever, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which
must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the
unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns,
injury to persons, exposure to excessive micro-
wave energy, or damage when using the microwave
oven, follow basic precautions, including the
l Read all instructions before using the dropped. Fire, electrical shock, or other
microwave oven. hazards could result.
l Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- l This appliance should be serviced only
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE by qualified service personnel. Call an
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- authorized Whirlpool service company
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5. for examination, repair, or adjustment.
*This appliance must be grounded. l Do not cover or block any opening on
Connect only to properly grounded the appliance. Fire could result.
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS” found on page 9. l Do not store or use this appliance out-
doors. Do not use this product near
. Install or locate this appliance only in water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
accordance with the provided Installa- in a wet basement, or near a swimming
tion Instructions found on page 8. pool, and the like.
l Some products such as whole eggs in l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
the shell and sealed containers -for
example, closed glass jars - could l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
explode and should not be heated in l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
this oven. or counter.
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable l See door surface and interior cleaning
materials in or near the oven. Fumes instructions on page 38.
could create a fire hazard or explosion. l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
l Use this appliance only for its intended cavity:
use as described in this manual. Do not -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance if paper, plastic, or other
appliance. This type of oven is specifically combustible materials are placed inside
designed to heat or cook food. It is not the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
designed for industrial or laboratory use. could char or burn, and some plastics
.As with any appliance, close supervision could melt if used when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children. -Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
l Do not operate this appliance if it has a utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working to maintain appropriate deep frying
properly, or if it has been damaged or temperatures.
continued on next page
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-Test dlnnerware or cookware before
-Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
using. To test a dish for safe use, put poses. Do not leave paper products,
it into the oven with a cup of water cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
beside it. Cook at 100% Cook Power when not in use.
for one minute. If the dish gets hot
-Do not mount over a sink.
and water stays cool, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some -Do not store anything directly on top
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb of the appliance when appliance is in
microwave energy, becoming too hot operation.
to handle and slowing cooking times. l Read and follow “Operating safety precau-
Cooking in metal containers not tions” starting on page 6.
designed for microwave use could
1. A short power-supply cord is provided
damage the oven, as could containers to reduce the risks resulting from
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, becoming entangled in or tripping over
staples, metallic glaze or trim). a longer cord.
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
plastic bags before placing bag in are available and may be used if care
oven. is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
r 7 temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-
type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appli-
c A ante, and (c) the longer cord should be
-If materials inside the oven should arranged so that it will not drape over
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn the countertop or tabletop where it can
oven off, and disconnect the power be pulled on by children or tripped over
cord or shut off power at the fuse or accidentally.
circuit breaker panel. 4. A qualified electrician must install a
properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY..
Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to micro-
wave energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
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.
Do not operate the microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service
personnel after a repair is made.
The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Do not operate the microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, burns, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven,
follow the precautions on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover poached eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Stir before heating
For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a
loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea
bags, etc.) resulting in harm to the oven and
possible personal injury.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not
heat containers, but the hot food does.
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could
result. At the end of the recommended
cooking time, potatoes should be slightly
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After mlcrowavlng,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for
five minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
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Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened.
If you practice programming the oven,
put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire
could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to pass
through it.
Glass turntable
Do not operate the microwave oven unless
the glass turntable is securely in place and
can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in
either direction.
Make sure support base is all the way on
the shaft in oven cavity floor. Make sure
support rollers are completely inside center
circle of turntable for proper rotation.
Make sure the glass turntable is correct-
side up in oven. Carefully place cookware
on glass turntable to avoid possible break-
age.
Handle glass turntable with care when
removing from oven to avoid possible
breakage. If glass turntable cracks or
breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a
replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least
%6 inch above the glass turntable. Follow
directions supplied with browning dish.
General information
Circuit breaker or
If your electric power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
fuse box
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, care-
fully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check
for damage such as misaligned door,
damage around the door, or dents inside
the oven or on the exterior. If there is
any damage, do not operate the unit until
it has been checked by an authorized
Whirlpool service technician and any
repairs made.
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 weight of the oven is approximately
35 Ibs (15.75 kg). The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F
(10%) for proper operation.
Air
intake
openings
Power
SUPPlY
cord - Exh:ust
vents
NOTE: Do not block the rear air intake
opening or exhaust vents. Allow a few
inches of space at back of oven where
intake opening and exhaust vents are
located. Blocking the air intake openings
and 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.
Flre Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a
heat source (for example, a cooktop or
range) without a UL approved trim kit or
without being in a UL approved built-in
configuration. Also, do not install oven
in any area where excessive heat and
steam are generated.
This could cause a fire, electrical shock,
excessive exposure to microwave
energy, other personal injury, or damage
to the outside of the cabinet.
Built-in kits
You can build in your microwave oven by
using one of the trim kits listed on page 15.
These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit
it can be ordered, by part number, by
writing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPotte, IN 46350
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3.Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It
nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or is recommended that a separate circuit
20 amp fused electrical supply is required. serving only this appliance be provided.
4.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
5. For your personal safety, this appliance
must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric
current. This appliance is equipped with
a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It
must be plugged into a correctly polar-
ized mating 3-prong grounding type wall
receptacle, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with the
National Electrical Code and local codes
and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-
tacle is not available or if you are not
sure if the wall receptacle is properly
grounded and polarized, have it
checked by a qualified electrician.
3-prong grounding
type wall receptacle
It is the personal responsibility and obliga-
tion of the customer to have a properly
grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong
wall receptacle installed by a qualified
electrician.
Consult a qualified electrician if the
grounding instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the appliance is properly grounded.
It is not recommended to use an
extension cord with your microwave
oven, but if you find it necessary to do
so temporarily (until a properly
grounded and polarized 3-prong recep-
tacle is installed), use only a heavy duty,
UL listed, 3-wire grounding type exten-
sion cord containing three 1G-gauge
(minimum) copper wires. It must not be
longer than 10 feet (cords longer than
10 feet may affect the cooking performance
of your microwave oven). The plug on the
extension cord must fit into a 3-prong
grounding type wall receptacle (as shown
on this page) and the receptacle end of the
extension cord must accept the 3-prong
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
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To test the oven, plug it into
7. This microwave oven is designed for
the proper electrical outlet.
use in the household only and must
Put about one cup (250 mL) of
not be used for commercial purposes.
cold water in a glass container in the oven. Do
not remove the door, control panel
Close the door. Make sure it latches. or cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped
Follow the directions on page 19 to set with high voltage and should be serviced
the oven to cook for two minutes. When by an authorized Whirlpool service
the time is up, the water should be heated. technician.
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before use.
In This Section
Page Page
How your microwave oven works ... 10 Built-in kits ......................................... 15
Microwave oven features ................. 12 Setting the clock ................................ 16
Control panel features ...................... 13 Using the Minute Tlmer ..................... 17
How your microwave oven works
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
Magnetron
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Oven cavity
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact food
as it turns on the glass turntable.
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