Whirlpool W11510323A User manual

MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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HORNO DE MICROONDAS
Manual de uso y cuidado
Si tiene preguntas sobre características, funcionamiento, rendimiento, piezas, accesorios o servicio técnico,
llame al: 1-800-253-1301 o visite nuestro sitio web en www.whirlpool.com.
En Canadá, llame al:1-800-807-6777 o visite nuestro sitio web en www.whirlpool.ca.
W11510323A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLA DE CONTENIDOS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS...................................................5
Unpacking ....................................................................................5
Location Requirements................................................................5
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................6
Turntable.......................................................................................6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6
Display..........................................................................................6
Start..............................................................................................7
Add 30 Seconds...........................................................................7
Cancel ..........................................................................................7
Clock ............................................................................................7
Timer.............................................................................................7
Tones ............................................................................................7
Control Lock.................................................................................7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE...............................................................8
Food Characteristics....................................................................8
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8
Cookware and Dinnerware...........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................9
Manual Cooking .........................................................................10
Cook Menu.................................................................................10
Popcorn......................................................................................10
Soften/Melt.................................................................................10
Defrost........................................................................................11
Steam Clean...............................................................................11
Keep Warm.................................................................................11
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................12
General Cleaning........................................................................12
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................13
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .........................................................14
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................14
In Canada ...................................................................................14
Replacement Parts.....................................................................14
SEGURIDAD DEL HORNO DE MICROONDAS .........................16
INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN.........................................18
Desempaque..............................................................................18
Requisitos de ubicación.............................................................18
Requisitos eléctricos..................................................................18
PIEZAS Y CARACTERÍSTICAS ...................................................19
Bandeja giratoria ........................................................................19
CONTROL DEL HORNO DEMICROONDAS .............................19
Pantalla.......................................................................................19
Start (Inicio).................................................................................20
Add 30 Seconds (Agregar30segundos)...................................20
Cancel (Cancelar) ......................................................................20
Clock (Reloj) ...............................................................................20
Timer (Temporizador) .................................................................20
Tones (Tonos)..............................................................................20
Control Lock (Bloqueo de controles) .........................................20
USO DEL HORNO MICROONDAS..............................................21
Características de los alimentos................................................21
Pautas para cocinar ...................................................................21
Utensilios de cocina y vajilla ......................................................22
Papel de aluminio y metal..........................................................22
Potencia de cocción del microondas ........................................22
Cocción manual .........................................................................23
Cook Menu (Menú de cocción)..................................................23
Popcorn (Palomitas de maíz).....................................................23
Soften/Melt (Ablandar/derretir) ..................................................23
Defrost (Descongelar).................................................................24
Steam Clean (Limpieza con vapor)............................................24
Keep Warm (Mantener caliente).................................................24
CUIDADO DEL HORNO MICROONDAS ....................................25
Limpieza general ........................................................................25
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS......................................................26
AYUDA O SERVICIO TÉCNICO...................................................27
En Estados Unidos.....................................................................27
En Canadá..................................................................................27
Piezas de repuesto.....................................................................27
WARRANTY ..................................................................................15 GARANTÍA.....................................................................................28

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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
■Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this section.
■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS” section.
■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance
with the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the
microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
■ Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
■ Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■ Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave
Oven Care” section.
■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave
oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be
boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) 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.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking
1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials.
2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Check for damage, such as:
nA door that is not lined up correctly,
nDamage around the door, or
nDents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven.
If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave
oven until a designated service technician has checked
itandmade any needed repairs.
NOTE: To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not remove
microwave inlet cover. See the “Parts and Features” section.
Location Requirements
nPlace the microwave oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf
that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the
food and utensils you place inside it.
nThe microwave oven should be at a temperature above
50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
nDo not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow
a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave
oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the
exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven
as well as poor cooking results.
nMake sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal
device may automatically turn the microwave oven off. The
microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled.
Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
nA 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 A electrical supply with a
fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
nA time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker
nA separate circuit serving only this microwave oven
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord
having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven. A short power supply
cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown
here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly
from the illustrations in this manual.
Turntable
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. For best cooking results, do not operate the
microwave oven without having the turntable in place. See the
“Assistance or Service” section to reorder any of the parts.
To Install:
1. Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.
2. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved wedges in the center of the turntable
bottom between the 3 spokes of the hub. The rollers on the
MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL
Display
will appear in the display. If the “12:00” appears in the display at
any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if
needed. See the “Clock” section.
D
E
C
B
A
FG
A. Window
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Microwave inlet cover
G.
Removable turntable support
H.
Glass turntable
A
B
C
D
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
Door lock system
Microwave oven light
Display
Control panel
H

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Start
The Start keypad begins any function. If non-sensor cooking
the cycle.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door
in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Add 30 Seconds
The Start Add 30 Sec keypad automatically starts the
microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds and adds
control.
Time may be added to any manual cooking cycle in 30 second
increments, at the current power level, by touching ADD 30 SEC
during cooking.
NOTE: To avoid unintentional operation of the microwave oven,
a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door
in the display until the door is opened and closed.
Cancel
The Cancel keypad clears any incorrect command and cancels
any program during cooking. Touch the Cancel keypad to cancel
the cycle. It will not erase the time of day.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.
The Cancel keypad is also used to lock and unlock the control
panel. See the “Control Lock” section.
Clock
This is a 12 hour clock.
To Set:
The microwave oven must be in standby.
1. Touch TIMER for 3 seconds to enter clock setting. It will also
appear every time the product is plugged into the power
source, or power is back after a power fail.
2.
3.
Timer
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
The function can be set only in Standby mode.
To Set:
1. Touch TIMER.
2. Touch +/- keypads to enter desired time.
3. Touch START.
When the set time ends, the end-of-timer tone will sound.
4. While the Timer countdown is active in the display, touch
CANCEL to cancel the Timer.
Tones
This function allows the user to activate/deactivate all the
sounds played by the appliances, includes button press,
warnings, alarm, even end audio feedback.
Press Mute/Unmute button to put into mute, press the button
again to turn on the sound.
This function can operate at any time.
Control Lock
The Control Lock disables the control panel keypads to avoid
unintended use of the microwave oven.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be OFF.
Touch and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds, until the tone
sounds and the LOCK icon appears in the display. Repeat to
unlock and clear the display.
If any cook function control is touched while the Control Lock
Touch the +/- button to set the hour.
Touch the +/- button to set the minute. 4.
5.

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MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which
reect off the metal oor, walls, and ceiling and pass through the
turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are
attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar, and water molecules
in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat
which cooks the food.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or
allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate
microwave oven when it is empty.
nBaby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in
microwave oven.
nClothes, owers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, and paper,
including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be
dried in the microwave oven.
nParafn wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it
does not absorb microwaves.
nUse oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers
from microwave oven.
nDo not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended
cook time, potatoes should be slightly rm. Let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes. They will nish cooking while standing.
nDo not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring
signicant cleanup of microwave oven cavity. Cover
poachedeggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape,
startingtemperature, composition, and density of the food
affectcookingresults.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time
needed.Check for doneness and add small increments
oftimeifnecessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces,
and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly
shaped food.
Starting Temperature
Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods,
and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods.
Composition and Density
Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and
will heat faster than other foods. Heavy, dense foods, such as
meat and potatoes, require a longer cook time than the same
size of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a
lid isnot available, wax paper, paper towels, or plastic wrap
approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap
should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to
vent steam. Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is
normal during heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible,
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different-sized foods, arrange
the thinner parts and smaller-sized items toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them
ina ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places
toallow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, at pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces
of irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips, and sh tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal”
section rst.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat
even after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of
standing time depends on the volume and density of the food.

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Cookware and Dinnerware
use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish
may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not
use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
Material Recommendations
Aluminum Foil,
Metal See the “Aluminum Foil and
Browning Dish Bottom must be at least
Ceramic Glass,
Glass Acceptable for use
China,
Earthenware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels,
Dinnerware,
Napkins
Use non-recycled and those approved by
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Plastic: Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone
Bakeware Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Straw, Wicker,
Wooden
Containers
Do not use in microwave oven.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with
1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes
from the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on
some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
nAlways use the turntable.
nTo avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved
meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as
sandwich wrappers, staples, and objects with gold or silver trim
or ametallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by power level. For example, P70 = Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
Percent/Name Display Use
100%, High
(default setting) P100 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high
water content, such as soups,
beverages and most vegetables
90% P-90 Cooking small, tender pieces
Heating cream soups
80% P-80 Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable
casseroles
Cooking and heating foods that
need a cook power lower than
meat loaf
70%,
Medium-High P-70 Reheating a single serving
60% P-60 Cooking sensitive foods such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding,
and custards
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles,
such as lasagna
50%, Medium P-50 Cooking ham, whole poultry,
Simmering stews
40% P-40 Melting chocolate
Heating bread, rolls, and pastries
30%, Medium-
Low, Defrost P-30 poultry, and precooked foods
20% P-20 Softening butter, cheese,
10%, Low P-10 Taking chill out of fruit

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Manual Cooking
To Use:
1. Touch POWER/TIME to enter power level, default is P100.
2. Touch +/- button to choose power level.
3. Touch POWER/TIME again to adjust the cooking time,
default is 15 seconds.
4.
Cook Menu
The microwave oven has been programmed with common
microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers, and
Use the following chart as a guide for preset cooking.
Food Serving Size Instructions
P1 Fresh
Vegetables 1-4 cups/1 cup From room temperature. Put food into microwave safe
dish, Add 2 tablespoons water
to 1-2 cups, add 4 tablespoons
water to 3-4 cups. Cover the
dish, leaving an air ventilation.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
P2 Soup 1-4
cups/1 cup From room temperature. Cover the dish, leaving an air
ventilation. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
P3 Green
bean 1-4 cups/1 cup From room temperature. Put food into microwave safe
dish, Add 2 tablespoons water
to 1-2 cups, add 4 tablespoons
water to 3-4 cups. Cover the
dish, leaving an air ventilation.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
P4
Scrambled
eggs
1-4
eggs/1 egg From room temperature. Put food into microwave
safe dish, Add 1 tablespoons
water for one egg, and mix
well. Cover the dish. Stir and
let stand 2-3 minutes after
cooking.
To Use Cook Menu:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch the Cook Menu keypad repeatedly to choose menu.
4. Touch START/+30 sec.
The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle
ends, “End” will appear in the display and the end-of-cycle
tones will sound.
Popcorn
This function allows to cook Popcorn microwaveable bags. Use
for 3.5 oz bags only.
To Use:
1. Touch the Popcorn button.
2. Touch START/+30 sec button to start the function.
Soften/Melt
A selection of automatic recipes with preset values to offer
optimal cooking results.
To Use:
1. Touch Soften/Melt button repeatedly to select the desired
recipe(see the table below).
2.
3. Touch the START/+30 sec button. The function will start.
Food Serving Size Instructions
P1 Soften
Butter 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks From refrigerator state, unwrap and place in microwave safe
dish.
P2 Melt
Butter 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 sticks From refrigerator state, unwrap and place in microwave safe
dish.
P3 Melt
Chocolate 4, 6, 8, 12 oz From room temperature, place in microwave safe dish.
P4 Melt
Cheese 8, 16 oz From refrigerator state, place in microwave safe dish.
Touch +/- button to set the cooking time, then touch
START/+30 sec to start cooking.
Touch +/- button to change quantity.3.
Touch +/- button to select the weight or quantity.