Whirlpool MWIOOOXS User manual

Model MWIOOOXS
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Contents
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Parts and Features. -2
Before You Install Your
Microwave Oven. 3
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
Page
Setting the Timer . 6
Installation Instructions . . 7
Grounding Instructions . . 8
Custom Mounting Your Microwave
Oven . . . . . . . 9
Caring for Your Microwave Oven . . 9
Cleaning the Microwave Oven . 9
Operating Safety Precautions 10
If You Need Service or Assistance.. 12
Microwave Oven Warranty . 16
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Parts and features
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CONTROL
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MICRO MENU
DOOR LATCHES VENTS PUSH BUTTON
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
tion Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy Model and Serial Numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the
Model Number
oven frame] and the purchase date from the
sales slip. Serial Number
l Keep this book and your sales slip together in
a handy place. Purchase Dote
Service Company Phone Number
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l Has been installed on a surface strong enbugh-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.
Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. If the card
is missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
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 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 obligations to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F IlOW for Drover operation.
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.
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.

IMPORTANT SAFFTY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operation. However, 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.
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 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 7.
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.
IO. Do not cover or block any opening on
ihe appliance, for fire may result.
II. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
3ven 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 page 9.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastics, 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. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 12. Some dishes
(melamine, Centura, etc.) absorb micro-
wave energy becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking times. 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).
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 10.
SAVE: TIiESE 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
The timer can be set for up to 15
minutes. This controls how long the
mlcrowave oven cooks.
Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@Cooking Guide packed with the microwave oven.
It contains information about:
l What is microwave energy?
. How food is cooked by microwave energy.
9 What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
9 Safety tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
9 Cooking times for different foods.
The MICRO MENUS@ Cooking Guide will help you get the BESTCOOKING RESULTS.
Important things to remember to get the best cooking results.
l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum 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 being cooked 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 a microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back corner to vent steam during cooking.
l When using microwave recipes from cookbooks or sources other than the MICRO MENUS@
Cooking Guide, slightly longer cooking times will be needed. For example, add 1to 2
minutes to a 5 minute cooking time.

Setting the timer
Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start. Start with
recipes from your MICRO MENUS@Cooking Guide Follow the directions carefully.
DO THIS...
1. Open the oven door by
pressing the DOOR OPEN
Button on the bottom of the
control panel.
2. Put food in the oven. DO
NOT CLOSE THE DOOR.
4. Close the door. The oven
will start cooking. You will
hear a fan running during
oven operation.
TOstop the Bven
1.Turn the Timer Knob coun-
terclockwise to “0:’
OR
5. When the set time is up, the
oven will shut off automati-
cally. The fan will stop
running.
2. Open the oven door.
Opening the oven door
stops the oven so you
can stir, turn, rearrange or
add ingredients to the
food. Close the oven door
to complete cooking.
If you remove the food,
set the timer to “0” before
closing the oven door
so it will not operate.
3. Set the cooking time by
turning the Timer Knob
clockwise. To reduce the
cooking time, turn the Timer
Knob counterclockwise.
To set timer for less than 1
mlnute, turn tlmer past 1
mlnute then to desired
the.
Defrosting in your
microwave oven
Refer to your MICRO MENUS@
CookIng Guide for special
instructions for defrosting
different types of meat.
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Installation instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
Installing your microwave oven
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.
Ifthere Is any damage, do not operate the unit
until it has been checked by an authorized
Whirlpool service technician and any repairs
made.
3. Do not block the vent or ah Intake open-
Ings on lhe rear of the oven. Blocking vent or air
intake openlngs can cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the
microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper air flow.
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 unlt Is the heavy side. Use care when
handling.) The weight of the oven is approx-
imately 34 Ibs. (15.3 kg.].
4. Do not Install the mlcrowave oven so that
any part of lt Is flush with a wall, shelf
or cabinet. Leave a total clearance of at least
5 in. (12.7 cm) around the oven for proper
operation.
Do not Install the oven next to or over a con-
ventlonal surface unit or in any area where
excessive heat and steam are generated.
Thls could damage the mlcrowave oven.
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5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governlng codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is
recommended.] It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
7. For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec-
tric current. This appliance is equipped with a
polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be
plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-
prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-
erly 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
3-PRONG
GROUNDING TYPE
WALL RECEPTACLE
POWER SUPPLY
CORD
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wall receptacle is properly grounded and
polarized, have it checked by a qualified
electrician.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the customer to have a properly grounded and
correctly polarized J-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 wlth your microwave oven, but if you Hnd
lt necessary to do so temporarily (unttl a pro-
perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta-
cle Is Installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed
3 wire groundtng type extenslon cord contalnlng
three 16 gauge (mlnlmum),copper wires. It must
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than10 feet
may affect the cooking performance of your mi-
crowave oven]. The plug on the extension cord
must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep-
tacle (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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8. To test the oven, plug it into the 9. This microwave oven is designed for use in
proper electrical outlet. Put about one the household only and must not be used for
cup (250mL) of cold water in a glass container in commercial purposes.
the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol-
low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or
COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with
should be heated. high voltage and should not be serviced unless
by an authorized Whirlpool trained service
technician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Custom mounting your microwave oven
Your microwave oven is not limited to carts,
counters or tables. Custom Installations are
made easy with kits available from your dealer.
1. Attach the microwave oven to the wall.
4158002
Wall Mounting Kit
2. Attach the microwave oven directly to the
underside of a cabinet.
4158231
Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit
Do not Install the oven next to or over a con-
ventlonal surface unlt or In any area where
excessive heat and steam are genemted.
Thls could damage the mlcrowave oven.
Caring for your microwave oven
Cleaning the microwave oven
Wipe otten with warm sudsy
water and a soft cloth or
sponge.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup
of water in the oven for 2 or 3
minutes. Steam will soften
the soil.
Be sure to keep the areas
clean where the door and
oven frame touch when
closed. Use only mfld, non-
abraslve soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft
cloth when cleaning surfaces
of door and oven that come
together. Rinse well.
CAUTION:
Abmslve cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash clothes, etc., can damage the
control panel, and the lnterlor and exterior oven surfaces. Use a soft cloth or a
sponge wtth a mlld detergent or spmy glass cleaner.
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Operating safety precautions
NEVERCOOK OR
REHEATA WHOLE EGG.
Steam build-up 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.
ALWAYS use care when
heating liquids or adding
ingredients to heated
liquids. Liquids heated in
certain shaped containers
may become overheated.
The liquid may splash out
with a loud noise during or
after heating or when
adding ingredients (instant
coffee, etc.]. This can harm
the oven and the hot liquid
could burn you. Do not use
such containers to heat
liquids again.
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USEHOT PADS.
Microwave energy does
not heat containers, but the
hot food does. You could
get burned.
DO NOT heat, store or use
flammable, inflammable or
corrosive materials in or near
the oven.
NEVER lean on the-door
or allow a child to swing on
it when the door is open.
Injury could result.
DO NOT. can foods in
the oven. Closed glass jars
may explode resulting in
damage to the oven or
possible personal injury
DC NOT use the oven to
sterilize objects (baby
bottles, etc.). It is difficult
to maintain the high tem-
perature required for safe
sterilization.
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