Whirlpool W10131970A User's Manual
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1. m Control Make sure control is set properly Make sure Control Lock is off Make sure Demo Mode on some models is off Arcing in the microwave oven Check the following m Soil buildup Soil buildup on cavity walls microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing See General Cleaning in Microwave Oven Care section Turntable alternates rotation directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages m A or PF means there has been a power failure Reset the clock m A letter followed by a number is an error indicator Call for assistance Radio TV or cordless phone interference Check the following m Proximity Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Soil Make sure the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces are clean m Frequency Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while microwave oven is on Use a corded phone a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation Fan running during cooktop usage m This is normal The microwave oven s cooling fan on some models which is separate from the vent fan automatically comes on during microwave oven operation to cool the microwave oven It may also automatically come on and cycle2. on and off to cool the microwave oven s controls while the cooktop below is being used Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately Please refer to the cover for contact and model identification information Replacment Parts Turntable Turntable support amp rollers Turntable hub Cooking rack for some models Grease filters Charcoal filters Cooktop light bulb Cavity light bulb Accessories m Pan and handle m Steamer vessel Cleaning Supplies m Heavy Duty Degreaser m All Purpose Appliance Cleaner m Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Whirlpool will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company This limited warranty applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appli
3. 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 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 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 b
4. example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 AWARNING 4 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 Observe all governing codes and ordinance
5. HORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies 5 07 For additional product information or to view FAQs Frequently Asked Questions visit www whirlpool com If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product you may contact Whirlpool at the number below Have your complete model number ready You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door For assistance or service call 1 800 253 1301 If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future refer
6. Whirlpdol MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION USER INSTRUCTIONS THANK YOU for purchasing this high quality product If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING please visit our website at www whirlpool com for additional information If you still need assistance call us at 1 800 253 1301 You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door Para obtener acceso a Instrucciones para el usuario de la combinaci n microondas campana en espa ol o para obtener informaci n adicional acerca de su producto visite www whirlpool com Tenga listo su numero de modelo completo Puede encontrar su numero de modelo y de serie en la etiqueta ubicada en la parte frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas detr s de la puerta 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 A DAN e E R follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow A WARN l N G instructions All safety messages will tell you
7. ance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 5 Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures 6 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States or Canada 7 Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE S
8. control for 5 seconds The d will appear in the display Repeat to exit Demo Mode Progress Bar on some models The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of sensor functions 6th SENSE System on some models A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly ACCUWAVE Technology on some models This microwave system delivers a constant stream of the selected microwave power whereas typical microwave systems deliver only intervals of 100 and 0 power Microwave Safe Browning dish Follow manufacturer recommendations Ceramic glass glass China Earthenware Follow manufacturer recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer recommendations Paper towels paper plates napkins Use non recycled paper Plastic wraps bags covers dinnerware containers Follow manufacturer recommendations m Pottery and clay Follow manufacturer recommendations m Silicone bakeware Follow manufacturer recommendations m Wax paper Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware Straw or wicker Gold silver or pewter Non approved meat thermometers skewers Twist ties Foil liners such as sandwich wrappers Staples Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze To Test Cookware Dinnerware Place dish on turntable with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Program 1 minute of cook time at 100 If dish becomes hot and the
9. efore 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 Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 91 44 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter 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
10. ence W10131970A 461966100031 SP PN W10131977A 9 07 2007 Whirlpool Corporation All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
11. ill cancel the function For list of preset programs see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening behind the door General Cleaning IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup keep cavity microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame clean Clean with mild soap water and a soft cloth or sponge or as indicated below m Grease filters mild soap and water or dishwasher m Door and exterior mild soap and water or glass cleaner applied to paper towel m Control panel sponge or soft cloth and water m Stainless steel on some models mild soap and water then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth or use stainless steel cleaner m Turntable mild soap and water or dishwasher m Cooking rack and supports on some models mild soap water and washcloth Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended m Steamer vessel on some models mild soap water and soft brush or dishwasher Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs m Grease filters Remove grease filters from underside of microwave oven and clean monthly m Charcoal filter s Depending on the model there may be 2 charcoal filters 1 behind each of the grease filters on the underside of the microwave oven or o
12. it 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules Control Lock Activate to avoid unintended start Depending on your model the padlock graphic on the control panel is next to either the Start control or Cancel control Touch and hold the appropriate control pad for about 5 seconds until 2 tones sound and padlock icon appears in the display Repeat to unlock control Tones Programming tones and signals Touch and hold number pad 1 for about 5 seconds to turn off programming tones Repeat to turn back on Touch and hold number pad 2 for 5 seconds to turn off all tones Repeat to turn back on Demo Mode Activate to practice using the control without actually turning on the magnetron Touch and hold the Timer
13. ne charcoal odor filter behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven The charcoal filter s cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months m Cooktop light s The cooktop light s is are located on the underside of the microwave oven and is are replaceable m Cavity light The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven under the bulb cover and is replaceable First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs Frequently Asked Questions to possibly avoid the cost of a service call www whirlpool com Microwave oven will not operate Check the following Household fuse or circuit breaker If a household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician m Magnetron Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat try the steps below If microwave oven still does not operate call for service m Door Firmly close door On some models if a packaging spacer is attached to inside of the door remove it then firmly close door If a message about the door appears in the display the door has been closed for 5 minutes or more without the microwave oven being started This happens to avoid unintended starting of the microwave oven Open and close the door then start the cycle
14. s Required m A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker m A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven Clock 12 hour 12 00 11 59 To Set Clock 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Enter time 3 Touch CLOCK or the Start control Timer Timer can be used independently during any cooking program To Set Timer 1 Touch the Timer control 2 Enter time 3 Touch the Timer control or the Start control Vent Fan High low and off Comes on automatically as cooling fan during any cook function Cooking Rack on some models Use only for 2 level cooking To avoid damage to the microwave oven always remove rack after 2 level cooking To avoid damage to the microwave oven due to soil buildup clean rack supports often Turntable Turntable may be turned off on some models for manual cooking only This is helpful when cooking with plates that are bigger than the turntable or when cooking with plates that are side by side Turntable cannot be turned off during preset or sensor on some models functions Easy Minute Feature on some models Easy Minute feature pads 1 through 5 will start the microwave oven at 100 power for the selected number of minutes GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS E For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circu
15. water stays cool do not use the dish in the microwave oven Manual Cooking Stage Cooking Touch COOK TIME touch number pads to enter time touch COOK POWER if not 100 touch number pads to enter power level 10 90 then touch the Start control If programming additional stages enter the cook time and cook power of each before touching the Start control Preset Cooking Touch COOK select food item enter quantity if needed then touch the Start control Preset Reheating Touch REHEAT select food item enter quantity if needed then touch the Start control Preset Defrosting Unwrap food Touch DEFROST select food item enter quantity and touch the Start control Doneness Adjust doneness for automatic cooking functions except Popcorn by touching COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through MORE LESS or NORMAL before touching the Start control Sensor Cooking Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 3 minutes Use microwave safe dish with loose fitting lid or cover microwave safe dish with plastic wrap and vent Warm Hold AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven The Warm Hold function uses 10 cook power Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be prorammed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Warm Hold w
16. 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 m Install or locate the microwave oven only in injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy accordance with m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven the provided Installation Instructions m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID m Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE sealed containers for example closed glass jars ENERGY found in this section are able to explode and should not be heated in the i microwave oven m The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS W10131970A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m 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
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