Whirlpool MW1000XP User manual

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Contents
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Parts and Features. . 2
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven 3
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy 3
Important Safety Instructions 4
Using Your Microwave Oven. 5
Microwave Oven Control 5
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven 5
Setting the Timer. . . .
Defrosting in Your Microwave Oven
Installation Instructions . . . .
Custom Mounting Your Microwave
Oven. . . . . . .
Caring for Your Microwave Oven. .
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Operating Safety Precautions. .
If You Need Service or Assistance.
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Parts and features
Model MWlOOOXP -
CONTROL
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LIFT-UP DOOR / MODEL AND SERIAL
LATCH NUMBER PLATE
Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service or call with a question, have
this information ready:
1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the
plate just behind the microwave oven door on
Model Number
the oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip.
Serial Number
Copy this information In these spaces. Keep this
book, your warranty and sales slip together in a
Purchase Date
handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for
in-warranty service.
Service Company Phone Number

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the oven door. If the card is
missing, please send the model number of your microwave oven, with your name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 U.S.33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your
microwave oven.
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the 6~INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 9 of this “Use & Care Guide!’
Before you useyour microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See “Installation Instructions:‘]
l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to oper-
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years.
They are thoroughly tested for safe operation when used properly. However, as
with any appliance, there are some special installation and safety precautions
which must be followed for safe and satisfactory operation and to prevent
damage to the unit.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 10.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 9.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
7. As with any appliance, close supervi-
sion is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
9. This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE” Service
Company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.
11. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for
electric shock may result.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
for electric shock may result
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter for electric shock may result.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions
on pagell.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper. plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods,
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
Cooking in metal containers can damage
the oven. So can containers with hidden
metal [twist-ties, foil-lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim). Test dinnerware’or cookware
before usina. See case 13.
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c. 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.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 12.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven control
The control section consists of a Timer and a Micro Menu. The Timer
is the only oven control. Use of the Timer will be covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
The Timer
Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read Your Cooking Guide packed with your microwave oven. It contains information
about:
l What microwave energy is
l How food is cooked by microwave energy
l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness
l Safety tips
l Utensils to use when cooking in the microwave oven
l Cooking times for different foods
Important things to remember to get the BESTCOOKING RESULTS.
l ALWAYS cook food for the mrnrmum recommended cooking time If necessary, add time in one or
two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
l Stir, turn or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness
with all recipes.
l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or Saran@ Wrap. Turn back a corner
to vent steam during cooking.
l When using microwave recipes from other cookbooks or sources, slightly longer cooking times will
be needed for those recipes calling for “High”or”Full”cook power. For example, add 1to 2 minutes
to a 5 minute cooking time.
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