Whirlpool MWl500XS User manual

Models MWl500XS
MWl501XS
rs. Freezers. Relrlleralor-Freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers, Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranps, MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room AN Condllloners. Oehumldl

Contents
Parts and Features.
Betore You Install Your
Mlcrowave Oven.
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven
Precautions to Avold Posslble
Exposure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy .
Important Safety lnstructlons.
Uslng Your Mlcrowave Oven
Microwave Oven Controls
Audible Signals
Setting the Clock . .
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven .
Cooking at High Cook Power..
Lower Cook Powers . . .
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Defrosting
Cooking in More Than One Cycle
Using KEEPWARM,,
Minute Timer
Delayed Start
Other Operating Hints
Installation lnstructlons
Grounding Instructions
Custom Mounting Your Microwave
Oven . . . . . . .
Carlng for Your Mlcrowave Oven .
Cleaning the Microwave Oven . . .
Operatlng Safety Precautions . .
If You Need Service or Assistance
Mlcrowave Oven Warranty . . .
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Registra-
tlon Card provlded 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 pICIte Model Number
(behind the microwave oven door on the
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 Date
Servlte Company Phone Number
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Fill oul 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 and carefully follow the 661NSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 20 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 obligatlons to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The mlcrowave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operatlon.
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),
(21Hinges 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 SAFETY I NSTR~~CT10NS
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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. I
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. Thisappliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 21.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided “IN-
STALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 20.
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. Thisappliance 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 page 22.
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 25. 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. Ifmaterials 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 23.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave
Microwave ovencontrols
oven
There are three parts in the control section:
-Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on
the following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display shows 88:88. If after you set the
Clock (page 6),the Display again shows all 8’s,
it means your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Digital display/clock and indicator lights
indicator lights and
shows what number
pads you touched.
Command pads Touch Command
the oven you are
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See page 6 for information on the
tone you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad, except STARTand
CANCEL, lights an Indicator Light when you
touch the Command Pad.
While the oven is running, an Indicator Light
(or lights) will be on to show what the oven is
doing.
Number pads Once you’ve
touched a Com-
mand Pad to tell
the oven what you
want it to do, you’ll
touch Number
Pads to tell it...
- a time,
- a Cook Power,
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Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone will
sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A
3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is because of
incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a tone will not
sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone and reminder To remove all tones, except the Minute Timer
tone: signal:
l Open the door.
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
l Programming and reminder tones will be
l All audible tones (except Minute Timer Signal)
cancelled. will be cancelled.
To replace the tones: To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electrlclty goes off, the audible signals will come back on. Repeat steps
above If you want to remove them again.
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Clock/Display shows 88:88. If the electric
power ever goes off, the Clock4Iisplay will again show all 8’s when the power
comes back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display
will be blank after cooking.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
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The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
first Number Pad must be touched
wlthin 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank. Touch CLOCK SETagain
and continue.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
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3:25
3. Touch START.
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The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such asl2-65. “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SETand
start over
NOTE: To reset the clock, touch CLOCK SET.The current time will show on the Display and
the colon will flash. Contlnue to set the clock as shown above.
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Cooking in your microwave oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook packed with the 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 Rps.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
l Cooklng times for different foods.
Important things to remember to get the best cooklng 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@
Cookbook, slightly longer cooking times will be needed. For example, add 1to 2 minutes
to a 5 minute cooking time.
Cooking at high cook power
Follow these steps to cook at high power.
DO THIS...
1. Put food in the oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK 1.
3. Touch Number Pads lor the
cooking time you want.
4. Touch START.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display ~111show
four O’s
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1minute. 30 seconds
The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power.
The COOK 1lndlcator Light WIII
stay on to show that the oven is cook-
ing in the first cycle.
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The Display counts down the time
d
to show how much time is left in the
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first cycle.
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by openlng me door or by touching
*EEP *EEP BEE OfE
p P CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis- play and a reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will men show the time of day.
Changing the cooking tlme
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK 1.
2. Touch numbers for me new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook 1will continue cooking for the new time.
lower cook powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power.
Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS@Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to
use. Recipes In other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO,etc.] or
percentage (10%. 50%, 80%, etc.).
The following chart gives me percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and
Cook Power name usually used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH 4 = 40% of full power
9 = 90% of full power 3 = 30% of full power MEPLOW
8 = 80% of full power 2 = 20% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH 1 = lO%offull power LOW
0 = TIMER (fan and light will be off)
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
DO THIS...
1. Put tood in the oven and close
the door.
2. Touch COOK 1.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng ttme you want.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.

4. Touch COOK POWER.
5. Touch a Number Pad for lhe
Cook Power you want.
6. Touch START.
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count
own
The COOK POWER Indicator Lrght will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI”. This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH)
power.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
The COOK 1and COOK POWER
Indicator Lights will stay on to show
that the oven is cooking in the first
cycle at a Cook Power other than
high
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
for 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
When the cooking time ends, “End”
will show on the Display and 4 beeps
will sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time of day.

Changing cook power
The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle.
. Touch COOK POWER.
l Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
l Touch START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR..
l Touch COOK POWER lwlce if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH.
. Touch START.
Defrosting
Use QUICK DEFROSTto thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the
guide behind the oven door.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put trozen food In the oven and
close the door.
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2. Touch WICK DEFROST.
3. Touch Number Pads tor the
detrosttng time you want.
4. Touch START,
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four O’s
The Display will show the number
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
will stay on to show that the oven is in
the Quick Defrost Cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much defrosting time is left,
When the defrost time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-
play and a reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time of day.
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