Whirlpool RJM 7400 User manual

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GUIDE
MODEL RJM 7400
RJM 2840
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SAFETYPRECAUTIONSTO
AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVE
ENERGY
l 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.
l Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
l 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.
l The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
l The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified
personnel after a repair is made.
l Do not operate the oven if the door glass is broken.
l Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet
removed.
l Do not attempt to cook eggs in the shell in the microwave
oven. Steam build-up within the egg will cause it to burst.
Damaoe to the oven or iniurv to the user may result.
BeforeYouUseYour
Microwave Oven
Whirlpool Microwave Ovens are built to last. It is up to you to make
sure your microwave oven is properly installed, used and maintained.
You have to be sure that your Whirlpool Microwave Oven is.
* installed according to installation instructions.
* installed where it is protected from the weather.
l installed on a counter, cart or shelf strong enough for its weight. (RJM 7400).
l connected to an electrical circuit according to the installation
instructions.
l grounded according to the installation instructions.
l used only for the job expected of a home microwave oven.
l not used by children or others who might not understand how to use
it properly.
l kept clean and in good repair.
l serviced or repaired only by qualified service technicians.
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Contents
Introduction .............................
Safety Precautions .......................
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven ....
Installation Instructions (RJM 7400) .......
How a Microwave Oven Works ............
How to Use Your Microwave Oven ........
l To start your microwave oven ............
l To set the Dual Scale MEALTIMER’ .......
l To set the Cook Power Selector ..........
Tips on Microwave Oven Use
. Do’s, Don’ts and Hints ...................
l Replacing the Oven Light Bulb ..........
l Care and Cleaning ......................
Service
. Before You Call for Service .............
l If You Need Service ....................
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First
. please read this guide all the way through. Save it for future use
when you may wish to look up some helpful fact or suggestion.
Now
. is a good time to fill in the spaces below. You will need this
information if you call for service or to ask questions about your
microwave oven. Model and serial numbers are located behind the
door of the microwave oven, as illustrated. Be sure to record all letters
and numbers.
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE
MODEL NO.
SERIAL NO. __ _____ ~- ____ -_--
PURCHASE DATE ---
SERVICE COMPANY TELEPHONE NO. ---~-~-~
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lnstallationInstructions
(RJM 740)
First: Take everything out of the oven. Wipe out the inside with a damp
cloth.
Second: Put the microwave oven on a counter, cart, table or shelf
which has enough strength to hold it. For ventilation, leave two inches
between the back of the oven and the wall. Do not block the vents on
top. They are needed for air flow and even cooking.
This oven can be built into a wall or cabinet. Kits RCK703 and RCK707
are available from your dealer for recessed installation. It can also be
installed, with those kits, above Whirlpool RDE, REE and RGE series
single ovens, or Hardwick 7200 single gas ovens. Follow the manufac-
turer’s installation instructions. The RCK710, RCK711, and RCK713 can
be used for surface mounting on a wall. The MICRO SHELF* Hood,
Model RJH3330, is available for mounting the microwave oven above a
range or cooktop.
Third: For your safety, this oven must be grounded. Its cord has the
3-prong grounding plug. DO NOT CUT THE ROUND GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THE PLUG. If the wall receptacle doesn’t have the right
plug-in, or if the plug-in isn’t grounded according to the National
Electrical Code and local codes or ordinances, you must have a
qualified electrician put in the right outlet.
Fourth: The outlet must supply 120 volts, 60 Hz., A.C. The microwave
oven will use about 1450 watts when it is operating, so no other major
household appliance should share the circuit.
Fifth: Fill a glass container with about one cup (250 mL) of cold water
and put it in the oven. Turn the oven on full power for 1 to lV2 minutes
(see page 7). When the time is up, the water should be heated.
Sixth: If the microwave oven has been stored in a cool room, the fan
may run slower than usual until the oven warms up to room
temperature.
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How a Microwave OvenWorks
Microwaves are like radio waves or radar waves. They will pass through
glass, plastic, paper and most other types of containers that are not
WAVEGUIDE
MAGNETRON
metal. Microwaves bounce off metal and are absorbed by food. When
food absorbs microwaves, heat is created because water molecules in
the food are disturbed and bounce around colliding with each other.
Heat is created by this bouncing and colliding. like when you warm
your hands by rubbing them together.
When all safety systems are secure (door shut completely and the
START button pushed), electric current is allowed to reach the
magnetron tube. The magnetron tube uses electricity to create
microwaves. They pass through a metal tunnel called the waveguide,
MICROWAVE BASICS
past the wave tuner, into the oven cavity.
Just at the point where the microwaves are about to go into the oven
cavity, Whirlpool Microwave Ovens use a mode mixer (a slow-moving
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metal fan) to scatter them. If all the microwaves went in the same

MODE
MIXER
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SE&EL$‘N ME;AL
BOTTOM
MICROWAVES BOUNCE UP FROM
THE BOTTOM
direction, they’d all bounce in the same direction, like water from a 3
hose. Some parts of the food wouldn’t be touched. The mode mixer g
works like a sprinkler to spread microwaves all around. ‘I
How a Microwave OvenWorks(cont’d)
The walls, top and bottom of the oven cavity are metal. Microwaves will
bounce around inside the oven until they are absorbed by food. 2
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The food container rests on a sealed-in shelf above the metal bottom of E
the oven cavity. Because the food is above the metal bottom, E
microwaves can get under it, through the shelf, to bounce up from the
bottom into the food.
The screen in the door is designed to keep microwaves in the oven, yet 2
allow you to see inside. m
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There are three safety interlock switches designed to make sure that z
the microwave oven will not operate unless the door is closed and 2
microwaves are sealed inside. Do not tamper with any of these s
interlock switches. :
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How to Use
YourMicrowave Oven
DUAL SCALE MEALTIMER’ -
COOK POWER SELECTOR -
ON INDICATOR
START BUTTON
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ToStart YourMicrowave Oven
1. Push in button on door handle and open the door.
2. Place the food in the oven and close the door. Door will automati-
cally latch.
3. Set the MEALTIMER’ to the desired cooking time. The light inside
the oven will come on.
4. Turn the Cook Power control until the desired power level shows in
the window. (See page 7 for directions on how to set the Cook Power
control.)
5. Push the Start Button. The “On” indicator will glow.
6. At the end of the cooking time a bell will ring and the microwave
oven will automatically turn off.
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ToStopthe Oven
1. Turn the timer to zero.
2. Push in button on door handle and open door.
ToRestartthe Oven
1. Close the oven door.
2. Set MEALTIMER’ to desired cooking time.
3. Push the START button.

SettingtheDual
MEALTIMER”
Turn the knob on the MEALTIMER’ until desired cooking time tines UP
with the marker in the window.
To help you set short cooking times more accurately, each mark within
the first 5 minutes equals 15 seconds.
Each mark after the 5 minute setting equals 1 minute.
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CookPowerControl
Turn Cook Power control until desired setting shows in the window to
the left of the dial.
Since you may want to use microwave oven recipes from magazines or
other cookbooks, the following information about the Cook Power
settings will be useful.
HI = 100% of full power
MED
HI = 70% of full power
MED = 50% of full power
MED
LO = 30% of full power (DEFROST)
LO = 15% of full power
ToDefrostWithYour
11Microwave Oven
To defrost foods in your microwave oven, follow these simple steps:
1. Place food to be defrosted in the oven and close door securely.
2. Set timer for amount of defrost time desired.
3. Turn Cook Power knob to MED-LO and “Defrost” will appear in
display above the Cook Power knob.
4. Push START button. The microwave oven will automatically turn off
at the end of the time indicated.
5. Some standing time is usually necessary for complete thawing of
foods before cooking.
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on’tsandHints
B)Plug the microwave oven into a separate 15 ampere circuit. Use only
an electrically grounded 3-pronged wall outlet (RJM 7400).
c Remove metal ties from plastic bags before placing them in the
oven to avoid arcing and possible oven damage. Check carryout
food containers for metal before reheating foods in them.
c Use your microwave oven only for cooking, reheating and defrost-
ing.
8 Slice whole eggs before reheating to avoid a steam buildup and
possible bursting.
* For cooking times longer than four minutes, avoid using paper
containers and be careful of the plastics you use. (Some plastics
may get hot and melt.)
l Follow recipe instructions to stir, turn or add foods to avoid
possible damage to the utensil or oven.
DON’T:
0 Your microwave oven uses 1450 watts at full power. It can’t share an
outlet with another operating appliance (RJM 7400).
0 Be careful that food or utensils do not push against the plastic mode
mixer cover. Don’t remove the cover.
* Harsh abrasives may scratch the oven finish.
e Don’t use dishes or utensils with metal trim, staples, closures or
liners. Metals should not be used in the oven unless especially
directed in the MICRO MENUS* Cookbook.
o Always have food in the microwave oven before operating it to avoid
possible damage to the oven.
l Store nothing in the microwave oven.
l Scorched or burned foods are overcooked. Continued cooking can
only burn them further and may cause them to flame.. especially
potatoes, corn-on-the-cob and snacks.
l Don’t operate oven by holding START button in.
HINTS:
1. Most of the oven’s weight is on one side (the side with the controls)
and it may be awkward to move (RJM 7400).
2. INDICATORS may flicker when the microwave oven is on.This is
normal.
3. If your line voltage is low (less than 120 volts), heating and cooking
times may have to be longer (RJM 7400).
4. When using recipes other than those from the MICRO MENUS*
Cookbook, you may have to experiment with cooking times and
power level settings. Cook foods according to the times and
quantities given in the Whirlpool cookbook. As in conventional
cooking, over-cooking can burn food and may flame. Shorten
cooking time for smaller quantities.
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ACCESS PANEL
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LOCATION
OF
LIGHT BULB
SomeDo’s Don’tsandHints (cont’d)
5. Popcorn should be made only in a popper designed for microwave
use. Follow instructions received with the popper. The results are the g
responsibility of the popcorn popper manufacturer. 3
6. Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat and flash into
vapor. Water can splash out of the container and make a loud noise. g
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This is not dangerous and will not harm the oven. You may wish to s
avoid using such containers for heating liquids again.
7. DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES. At the end of the recommended 5
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cooking time, the potatoes should be slightly firm. Wrap potatoes in 0
foil and set aside for five minutes. Potatoes will finish cooking while
standing. 2
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Some potato varieties may cook faster than others. Overcooking may
result in poor flavor and texture and potatoes may scorch or flame. E
8. Do not store utensils in the oven. m
9. Use hot pads.. . some utensils can be hot.
10. Do not block the vents. Normal exhaust from cooking is vented out
the top and back on RJM 7400 and out the top front on RJM 2840.
Depending on the food, exhaust may be hot.
11. The inner door liner may appear wavy after the microwave oven has
been operated for a long time. This is normal.
How to Replace
OvenLightBulb(RJM 7400)
1. Unplug the oven power cord.
2. Remove screw and access panel shown in illustration.
3. Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only. (Bulb can be seen
with the access panel removed.)
4. Replace the access panel. The panel has tabs at the top. Inset-t the
tabs in the top of the opening (behind the enclosure) to hold the panel
in place.
5. Replace the screw.
CleaningYourMicrowave Oven
Your microwave oven is designed for easy cleaning. Most soils require
only wiping with warm sudsy water. For cooked-on or other stubborn
soils, boil a cup of water (250 mL) in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. The
steam will condense and soften the soils. They should be less stubborn
after this treatment.
Do not operate the microwave oven with soil or any other objects
between the door and the oven frame.
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
microwave oven interior or inside of the door.
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If you need service or help, we suggest you
follow these three steps:
1. Before calling for service. . .
Performance problems are sometimes caused by little
things you can correct without tools. Before you call for
service, check this list.
A. If the oven and control panel lights won’t turn on at all:
* Is the unit plugged into the outlet firmly (RJM 7400)?
* Have you checked to be sure a fuse or circuit breaker is
not open?
6. If microwave power won’t come on:
e Are all the controls set properly?
@Do not hold the START button down.
l Have you pressed the START button?
0 Is the door firmly closed?
C. If the cooking times seem too long:
*Is the line voltage to your home low or lower than
normal? The public utility in your area may be able to
tell you if the voltage is low.
l Are you allowing more cooking time when you in-
crease the quantity (or number) of food being cooked
in the microwave oven?
* Is the Cook Power set at the desired power?
2. If you need service.. .
Whirlpool Franchised TECH-CARE@ Service
SYMBOL
OF OUALITV
SERVICE
It’s reassuring to know that Whirlpool
stands behind your new appliance with its
network of franchised TECH-CARE@ service
companies. TECH-CARE service is de-
signed to fulfill your warranty and provide
the after-warranty service and maintenance
to keep your new appliance in top notch
condition, anywhere in the United States.
Whirlpool wants you to get the service that
you would expect on quality home
appliances.
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If you move.. .
To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and
to insure its continued satisfactory operation, please
telephone your nearest TECH-CARE” service company for
installation or to get the name of a qualified installer.
(Installation cost will, of course, be paid by you.)
Or, If you need service.. .
1. Call the dealer from whom you purchased the
appliance or a Whirlpool franchised TECH-CARE service
company. He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory listed under Refrigerators and Freezers -
Repairing or Servicing. (Also under Washers, Dryers -
Repairing or Servicing.)
2. Should you not find a listing, dial free, the Whirlpool
COOL-LINE” service assistance telephone number (800)
253-1301. When calling from:
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial [phone]
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dial [phone]
3. If you have a problem.. .
Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL-
LINE service assistance telephone number (see step 2) or
write:
Mr. Stephen E. Upton,
Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33, North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
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the dealers name and a complete descrlptlon of the problem. This information IS
needed In order to better respond to your request for assistance
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