Whirlpool RM973BXV User manual

UPPER
MICROWAVE
OVEN
Eye-Level Models
RM978BXV
RM973BXV
SM988PEV
SM958PEV
Built-h Model
RM278BXV
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Contents
Parts and Features.
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven : :
Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Controls
Programming Tone : : : : : : : :
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer. : : : : : : : : :
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Cooking at High Cook Power
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
Cooking in More Than One Cycle
Using AUTO SET
Auto Set TIME
Auto Set TEMP
Defrosting
Cooking Automatically After Defrosting
Cooking with the Temperature Probe
Using STARTTIME
Using KEEPWARM ..., .,.
Other Operating Hints
Bi-Level Cooking Rack..
Optional Bi-Level Cooking Rack Kit
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Replacing the Light Bulb
How Your Microwave Oven Works
Operating Safety Precautions
If You Need Service or Assistance
Microwave Oven Warranty
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01988 Whirlpool Corporation
FIN out and return the Microwave Reglstratfon Card Included with
your microwave oven. If the card is missing, please send the model 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.
Remove the Consumer Buy Guide label before urlng your microwave
oven.
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Parts and features
UPPERMICROWAVE OVEN
DEFROSTGUIDE
(not shown) \
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
(not shown)
AUTO SET&DE
/
CONTROL PANEL
TEMPERATURE
x PROBE SOCKET
\ 2-POSITION
.
1 El-LEVEL
DOOR LATCH COOKING RACK
(not shown) (SM988PEV only)
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and
mail the Owner Registration 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
Model Number
from plate (behind the micro-
wave oven door on the oven
frame) and the purchase date
Serial Number
from the sales slip.
l Keep this book and your sales
slip together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number

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Before you useyour microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the Installation
Instructions packed with your microwave oven.
Read this Use & Care Guide and your Cooking Guide carefully for
important use and safety information. Store these with Range or Lower Oven
literature 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%) for proper operation.
l Has been installed and levelled on a floor strong enough to support its
weight. (Eye-level model only)
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. (See
Installation Instructions.)
l Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Is used only for jobs expected of a microwave oven.
See your Range or lower Oven Use 81Care Guide for additional safety
and operating instructions.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAW
ENERGY...
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 im-
portant 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 seal-
ing surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
oven if it is damaged
It is particularly impor-
tant 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 leak-
age by qualified serv-
ice personnel after a
repair is made.
The oven should not
be adjusted or
repaired by anyone
except properly
qualified service
personnel.

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For Use of Microwave Upper Oven
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for
a number of years. They are 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 pre-
vent damage to the unit.
1. Read all instructions before
using appliance.
2. Read and follow the
specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE EN-
ERGY” found on page 4.
3. This appliance must be
installed and properly
grounded in accordance with
the separately provided In-
stallation Instructions.
4. Some products such as
whole eggs and sealed con-
tainers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and
should not be heated in this
oven.
5. Use this appliance only for
its intended use as described
in this manual.
6. As with any appliance,
close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
7. Do not operate
appliance If It has damaiheids
cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Elec-
tric shock, fire or other hazards
may result.
8. This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-
CARE!’ Service Company for
examination, repair or
adjustment.
9. Do not cover or block any
opening in the appliance,
because fire may result.
10. Do not use outdoors
because damage to the oven
or electric shock may result.
11. Clean inner door surface
often. See “Cleaning the mi-
crowave oven:’ page 34.
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