Whirlpool YMT4070SKB0 User manual

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MODEL YMT4070SK
3828W5A2245/8184554
UseECare
MicrowaveOvens
A Note to You .................................................. 2
Microwave Oven Safety ................................. 3
Installation Instructions ................................. 5
Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ......7
How your microwave oven works ..............7
Radio interference ....................................... 7
For the best cooking results ....................... 7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware ........7
Operating tips ............................................... 8
Electrical connection ................................... 8
Microwave oven features ............................ 9
Control panel features ............................... 10
Built-in kits ................................................. 11
Setting the clock ........................................ 11
Microwave Oven Use .....................................12
Cooking at high cook power .................... 12
Cooking at different cook powers ............12
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ........................................... 13
Using EZ-CHOICE T'_Cooking Feature ......13
EZ-CHOICE TM Cooking Feature Chart .......14
Using AUTO DEFROST ............................. 16
Defrosting tips ............................................ 17
Using ADD MINUTE ................................... 17
Using WARM HOLD .................................. 17
Cooking Guide .............................................. 18
Microwave Oven Care .................................. 19
Questions and Answers ............................... 20
Troubleshooting ............................................ 21
Assistance or Service .................................. 22
Warranty ......................................................... 24
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The Whirlpool ®Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your
life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly. Please read it
carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify
you about any new information on your appliance.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance,
you need to know your complete model number and
serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in
the "Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance
and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together for future reference. It is important for you to save
your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-
warranty service.
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To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our website at
www.whirlpool.com/canada

MICROWAVEOVENSA
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:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
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.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injuryto persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave OVER.
• 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 "GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS" found in the "Installation
Instructions" section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars -
may explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
as described in this 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 the microwave oven outdoors. Do
not use the microwave oven near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
• 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath the microwave oven.
• Do not mount microwave oven over or Rear any
portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if 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 bag in oven.
- 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.
- 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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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.

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a
door that isn't lined up correctly, damage around
the door, or dents inside the oven or on the
exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the
oven until a designated service technician has
checked it and made any needed repairs.
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 unit is
the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven.)
The weight of the oven is about 26 Ibs
(12 kg). The microwave oven should be at a
temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into a
wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in
the "Built-in kits" section.
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Air intake
Power opening
supply cord (in rear)
/
Exhaust vent
(on side)
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back
and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are
located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make
sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive
thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off.
The oven should work properly once it has cooled.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120
Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15-amp fused electrical supply is
required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this
appliance be provided.
Fire Hazard
Do not install oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved (CSA approved
in Canada) trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
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.

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GROUNDING 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.
• For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or
an equipment grounding conductor should be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave oven.
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This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
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Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves, radio waves, or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what
they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven,
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
Your oven has a MAXWAVE TM multiple microwave
distribution system. Microwave energy is released
from two locations, giving you better, more even
cooking.
Oven cavity Magnetron
Glass turntable Metal floor
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are
absorbed by the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating them so food absorbs the
energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so
food does not absorb the energy.
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there is
interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
• Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven.
• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or
television.
• Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven.
• Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet
so that the microwave oven and receiver are on
different branch circuits.
• Always cook food for the shortest cooking time
recommended. Check to see how the food is
cooking. If needed, touch ADD MINUTE while the
oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over
(see the "Using ADD MINUTE" section).
• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked
about halfway through the cooking time for all
recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly
cooked.
• If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax
paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or
plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of
the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven
with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100%
cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and
water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, slowing cooking times. Cooking in
metal containers not designed for microwave use
could damage the oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim).

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• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on
it when the door is open.
• Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing
containers from oven.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the
oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened. If you practice
programming the oven, put a container of water in
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been running for a while.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin
wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it
allows microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass
turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely.
The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make
sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven.
Handle your turntable with care when removing it
from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your
turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a
replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least _0 in. (5 mm) above the
turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the
browning dish.
• Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to
burst and damage the oven. Cover poached eggs
and allow a standing time.
• Heated liquids can splash out during and after
heating. Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the
cup or bowl during heating may help to avoid
this.
• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
The heat spreads to the center from the outer,
cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods dur-
ing the cooking time.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
slightly firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. Affer microwaving, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have
a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To
help get you up and running quickly, the following
is a list of the oven's basic features:
1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this
button to open the door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
work unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be
in the oven during operation for best results.
The turntable is sunken intothe cavity floor to
give you more cooking space and better cooking
results.
5. Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to
perform all functions.
7. Light (not shown). The light automatically turns
on when the door is opened or when the oven is
running.
8. Cooking Guide Label.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate.

Yourmicrowaveovencontrolpanelletsyou
choosethecookingfunctionyouwantquicklyand
easily.Allyouhavetodoistouchthenecessary
Commandpad.Thefollowingisa listofallthe
CommandandNumberpadslocatedonthecontrol
panel.
1. Display.Thisdisplayincludesaclocktotell
youthetimeofday,cookingtimesettings,
andcookingfunctionsyouchose.
2. POPCORN.Touchthispadtopoppopcorn,
withoutenteringacookpowerortime.
3. BAKEDPOTATOES.Touchthispadto bake
potatoes,withoutenteringacookpoweror
time.
4. DINNERPLATE.Touchthispadtoreheata
dinnerplateofrefrigeratedfood,without
enteringacookpowerortime.
5. FROZENENTREE.Touchthispadto heat
afrozenentree,withoutenteringacookpower
ortime.
6. FRESHVEGETABLES.Touchthispadtocook
freshvegetables,withoutenteringacookpower
ortime.
7. PIZZAREHEAT.Touchthispadtoreheat
slicesofpizza,withoutenteringacookpower
ortime.
8. BEVERAGE.Touchthispadtoreheata
beverage,withoutenteringacookpower
ortime.
9. BAKEDGOODS.Touchthispadtoheatbaked
goods,withoutenteringacookpowerortime.
10. CASSEROLE.Touchthispadtoheata
casserole,withoutenteringacookpower
ortime.
11.AUTODEFROST.Touchthispadtothaw
frozenfoodbyweight.
12.WARMHOLD.Touchthispadtokeephot,
cookedfoodswarminyourmicrowave
oven.YoucanuseWARMHOLDbyitself,or
toautomaticallyfollowacookingcycle.
13. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
1 minute at 100% cook power.
14. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
Number pads to set a cooking time.
15. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the cook
time has been set, followed by a Number pad to
set the amount of microwave energy released
to cook the food. The higher the number, the
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16. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the
correct time of day.
17. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities, or
weights.
18. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function you have set.
19. OFF/CANCEL Touch this pad once to erase
an incorrect command or twice to cancel a
program during cooking. This pad will not
erase the time of day.
NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable instructions,
"Err" will appear on the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL
and re-enter the instructions.
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Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that
can guide you when setting and using your oven:
• A programming tone will sound each time you touch
a pad.
• Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle.
higher the power or faster the "cooking speed." NOTE: The tones on your oven can be turned off. To
do so, see "Using OPTIONS."
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