Whirlpool MW352EXP User's Manual
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1. asd O 5 lt m 2 m z Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to clean the areas water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 where the door and oven sponge minutes Steam will soften frame touch when closed the soil When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to gether on closing the door use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well Caution Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth ora sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb 4 Unplug the power cord 2 Remove screw on access panel 3 Unscrew the light bulb from its socket 4 Replace bulb with a 15 watt candelabra base bulb FSP 788341 Obtain bulb from your authorized Whirlpool dealer Replace the access panel and screw Plug in the power cord an 21 Operating safety precautions W WARNING DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL the information on safe use NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG Steam build up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing t2. To check set temperature touch PROBE TEMP The Display will show the temperature you set Touch START to return the Display to the actual food temperature The Cook Power can be checked by touching the COOK POWER Pad The Cook Power Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show the Cook Power you selected Touch START to return the Display to the actual food temperature When the probe senses the temper ature you selected you will hear 3 beeps When the beeping stops the oven will automatically go into the Keep Warm cycle When in Keep Warm the Display will show the time counting down from 60 minutes When Keep Warm cycle is over you will hear 3 beeps When the beep ing stops the Display will show the time of day The food can be removed any time during the Keep Warm cycle After removing the food touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad twice to cancel Keep Warm For casseroles the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recom mended Replace the probe Changing the temperature setting Touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad once For liquids balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe is in the center of the liquid For roasts the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Note The oven will go off and the Display will show an F Touch Numbers for new temperature setting Touch
3. J CANCEL Once you ve 3 touched a Com SECRET mand Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it atime a Cook Power 8 Ey TIMER 5 Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in the Display will be blank If the electric power ever goes off the Display will also be blank when the power comes back on You can cook without setting the clock but the Display will show a colon for 5 minutes after the cooking is done then go blank DO THIS THIS HAPPENS The CLOCK Indicator Light will come eee on and the Display will show a colon 4 Touch CLOCK SET e CHANGE eS oe Light and the aR a 2 Touch CHANGE CANCEL KEEP COOK CLOCK Pad once webu BR k 3 Touch Number Pads tor the correct time of day START 4 Touch START The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 ie The Display will show the time of day and the CLOCK Indicator Light stays on If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 the Display will BEEP go blank and you will hear a beep Reset the Clock Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read your MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with your microwave oven It contains information about e What microwave energy is e How food is cooked by microwave energy e What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness e Safety tips e Utensils fo use when
4. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section When you first plug in the oven a tone sounds The Digital Display Clock and and the Display will be blank If affer you set the Indicator Lights Clock page 6 the Display becomes blank Command Pads again it means your electricity was off for a Number Pads while Reset the Clock These will be covered on the following pages Read them carefully Digital display clock and indicator lights When you are not using the microwave oven this is an accu rate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven this displays time set tings indicator lights and shows you what KEEP COOK CLOCK number pads you WARM touched Ea ES Command pads Ea ES Touch Command SET POWER microwave oven Kid gt 7 x lt e z 6 a O 7 2 z m z what to do and in what order A few PROBE examples TEMP CLOCK SET tells Microcomputer the oven you are going to set the 1 3 START tells the WARM DEFROST l oven to start See page18 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad 5 Each Command Pad except START and MEDIUM CANCEL lights an Indicator Light The indi cator Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad 7 While the oven is running an Indicator Light MED HIGH REHEAT or lights will be on to show what the oven is doing Number pads
5. Dial free from Continental U S 800 253 1304 Michigan 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii 800 253 1124 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide net work of franchised TECH CARE serv ice Companies TECH CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate TECH CARE service in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt TECH CARE FRANCHISED SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISED TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 123 Maple 999 9999 OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp RONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES FRANCHISEO TECH CARE SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 999 9999 4 if you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number se
6. Indicator Light will stay on to show the oven is cooking in the first cycle The Display counts down the time fo show how much cooking time is left inthe Cook cycle When the cooking time ends you will hear 3 beeps When the beep ing stops the Display will show the time of day 1 Touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad once Note The oven will go off and the Display will show a colon 2 Touch numbers for new time 3 Touch START The COOK 1 cycle will start cooking for the new time c Z 9 6 5 O W 2 z m S Z Defrosting and cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad on your microwave oven stands for a different percentage of Cook Power 10 50 80 etc Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook tell you by name which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by number 5 6 7 etc The following chart gives you the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name generally used automatic 100 of full power HIGH 9 90 of full power 80 of full power REHEAT 70 of full power MEDIUM HIGH 60 of full power 50 of full power MEDIUM Use Cook Power 3 to DEFROST frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the chart in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook 40 of full power 30 of full power DEFROST 20 of full power 10 of full
7. cooking in the microwave oven e Cooking times for different foods The MICRO MENUS Cookbook will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS Important things to remember to get the best cooking results ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes e Ifa glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or Sarar Wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Cooking in one cycle The oven door can be opened any time during operation the oven will automatically stop cooking and maintain the time setting for up to 5 minutes until the door is closed and the START Pad is touched High cook power DO THIS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 once 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want START 4 Touch START COOR CLOCK WER EP ether Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time during the cycle THIS HAPPENS The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minutes 30 seconds The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power The COOK 1
8. into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on high Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it If you need service or assistance we suggest you follow these four steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself without tools of any kind If nothing operates e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with proper voltage See page 20 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box If the microwave oven will not run e Is the oven being used as a timer e Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly If microwave cooking times seem too long Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low els the Cook Power at the recommended setting e Are you cooking more than one food item More time will be needed If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely e Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer If you do not hear the Programming Tone e Is the command correct If there has been a power interruption the Display will be blank Reset the clock page 6 24 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephone number
9. operating at 0 power The Cook 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon Cc 2 z a 6 a O 7 g lt Zz 7 Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power START 8 Touch START The Indicator Lights and Display will show the same information as De frosting and cooking in two cycles during operation During the Cook 1 Cycle the oven will be off but the Display will count down the set time Note If you hear the blower start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad twice and start over Extra information e You can t touch in more than 99 minutes 99 seconds of delay in the COOK 1 Cycle e If you open the door before the oven begins to cook be sure to retouch START CAUTION Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start Avoid using dishes with milk or eggs cream soups cooked meats poultry or fish or any item with baking powder or yeast Smoked or frozen meats may be used so can vegetables fruits and casserole type foods Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Cancelling instructions e Touch CHANGE CANCEL twice to erase all instruction e Opening the oven door during cooking does not cancel cooking instructions Programming
10. tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone If you don t hear a tone it is because the instruction is not correct EXAMPLE if you touch a Number Pad without touching the COOK 1 amp 2 Pad first you will not hear a tone The instruction is not correct Other operating hints 4 To double check settings touch the command pads for the settings you want to check The instructions you touched in for those pads will show in the Display Touch START to start the oven or return the Display to show what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while it is running e Open the door The oven will stop You can restart it by closing the door and touching START e Touch CHANGE CANCEL twice All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions elf w touch two instructions into the same cycle the second instruction will erase the first 18 Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 4 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage please do not operate the unit until ithas been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made 3 Do not block the vent or air intake open ings on the rear of the oven Blocking vent or air in
11. ECH CARE Service Company for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance for fire may result 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result 12 Do notimmerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface cleaning instructions on page 21 16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity a Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other com bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods b Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 24 Some dishes melamine Centura etc absorb micro wave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim c 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 17 Read and follow OPERATING SAFETY PRE CAUTIONS starting on page 22
12. Indicator Light will stay on to show you that the timer is running The Cook Power Indicator Light will be off The Display counts down to show you how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the set time ends you will hear 3 beeps When the beeping stops the Display will show the time of day If you hear the blower start when you touch START you have not set the timer properly Touch CANCEL Pad twice and start over Opening the oven door stops the countdown Close the door and touch START to continue the timing countdown Delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time Use COOK 1 Cycle at 0 Cook Power to delay the start of COOK 2 Cycle for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds DO THIS 4 Put in food and close the door See CAUTION 010701 4 1 amp 2 2 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 once Honn 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want COOK POWER 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch 0 Number Pad 6 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 a second time THIS HAPPENS The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 60 minutes 1 hour The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show HI The Display will show 00 This tells you that oven will be
13. NDING PRONG 7 For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec tric Current This appliance is equipped with a POWER SUPPLY coro 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE I i WALL RECEPTACLE wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician Itis the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a pro perly grounded and polarized 3 prong recepta cle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16 gauge minimum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your mi crowave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall recep tacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven MA 3 PRONG GROUNDING PL
14. P BAN 5 Touch Number Pads for n the final temperature you Sras want Temperature can be set from 90 F 32 C to 200 F 93 C COOK POWER 6 Touch COOK POWER Option Skip to 8 if you want to cook at high power The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 150 F 66 C The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show HI 12 7 Touch Number Pads for the Cook Power you want START 8 Touch START Note If the temperatures over 200 F 93 C or under 90 F 32 C are programmed you will hear a beep and the Display will show an F Touch number pads for another final temperature Note If the probe plug has not been inserted in the oven socket you will hear a beep the Display will blink and the PROBE Indicator Light will come on The oven will not start until the probe plug is inserted COOK POWER CLOCK The Display will show what you touched This example shows 60 of full power The COOK 4 Indicator Light will stay on and the Display will show a QOF This shows you the oven is cooking with the Temperature Probe and the food is cold The Cook Power Indicator Light will go off The oven will cook in the Cook Power you selected After the food has reached 90 F 32 C the Display will show the temperature increase for every 5 NJAO JAVMOADIW ANOA ONISN
15. START Hints for using the temperature probe DO e use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven stir foods during cooking when recommended e stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving e cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer Cleaning the probe DON T e let probe cable or probe touch any part of the oven interior Damage to the probe or the oven could result e let probe touch foil if used Arcing could result Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden toothpicks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic contain ers Fire could result They will be in the oven too long e use probe in regular oven Damage to probe will result e force probe into frozen food Damage to probe will result 1 Remove probe from microwave oven using hot pads 2 Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods 3 Do not clean the probe in the dishwasher Temperature probe cooking chart Using the internal temperature of food is an accurate method of knowing when the food is cooked the way you want it Remember that food cooked in a microwave oven will continue to cook during the standing time Food temperature will rise 5 to10 during the standing time The following chart shows how to use the Temperature Probe in different foods and the internal temperat
16. UG polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle prop erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the P 8 Plug the oven into the proper elec trical outlet and put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Fol low the directions on page 7 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 9 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes DO NOT remove the door contro panel or back cover at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained serv ice technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 20 Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts counters or tables Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer 4 Attach the microwave oven to a wall 788273 Wall Mounting Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet 788262 Under The Cabinet Mounting Kit Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven zZ S gt re cc 2 O z O gt z 2 nT O a 6
17. WER Option Skip to step 6 if you want to cook at high power DEFROST 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle 010101 1 amp 2 6 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 10 a second time 7 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle COOK POWER 8 Touch COOK POWER Option Skip to step 10 if you want to cook at high power PROBE TEMP KEEP wane COOK CLOCK POWER coon 2 COOK CLOCK POWER The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show HI The Display will show what you touched This example shows 30 of full power The COOK 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show HI The Display will show what you touched This example shows 70 of full power 9 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle START 40 Touch START When you touch START both COOK 1 amp 2 Indicator Lights come on to show you that the oven is cooking in the first of two Cook Cycles The Cook Powe
18. ation 1 Touch COOK POWER Pad once The Display will show the Cook Power for the Cook Cycle in operation Touch in the new Cook Power then touch START The oven will use the new Cook Power for the rest of the Cook Cycle EIR E I RCE EE C zZ lt Q c asi 2 a 2 2 m zZ Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE followed by KEEP WARM The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and casseroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you set See page 15 for helpful information on cooking different types of food After the food reaches the temperature you set the oven will automatically go into a Keep Warm cycle This allows you to keep food warm for up to 60 minutes KEEP WARM will only operate if the Temperature Probe is used in the last Cook Cycle It will continue fo operate for 60 minutes or until it has been cancelled Do not hold food for more than an hour The quality of the food will suffer with extended time DO THIS 1 Insert at least 2 of the 2 Place food in the oven 3 Make sure the probe temperature probe into and plug the probe plug cable does not touch the food into the socket on the any part of the oven back oven wall interior Damage to the probe or oven could DO THIS THIS HAPPENS result Close the door The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show an F PROBE TEMP 4 Touch PROBE TEM
19. be changed at any time during the cooking cycle Touch COOK POWER Touch a number for the new Cook Power Touch START The oven will continue to cook at the new Cook Power OR Touch COOK POWER Touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad once then touch START if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH Faster or slower defrosting When you DEFROST at Cook Power 3 the microwave oven automatically uses 30 of full power For stower or faster defrosting e Use 20 of full power for slower defrosting e Use 50 of full power for faster defrosting Defrosting at Cook Powers higher than 30 can cause more cooking on the outside of the food Standing time For best results allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting This helps equalize the temperature of the food to provide more even cooking Defrosting and cooking in two cycles For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for different length of time Your microwave oven can be set to change from one to another automatically The controls on your microwave oven can also be set to defrost in Cook 1 then automatically cook in Cook 2 DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door c 2 z 9 lt O a z O a 2 z m 2 m z 2 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 once 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle 00 01 POWER 4 Touch COOK PO
20. e Step 2 and talk with one of our Consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Stephen E Upton Senior Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 US 33 North Benton Harbor MI 49022 If you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This infor mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool Corporation for Quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance 25 O V m a z zZz 9 wn gt nn ph lt vu a m O gt c O Z n 3 nn lt O c zZ m m O N m a O m O va gt Qa 2 s gt zZ Q m Notes Notes lt gt Whirlpool Home amp Appliances Making your world a little easier Part No 45122P01 788279 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A ware SEs ianh 7 Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes Dr
21. e at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation e Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight e Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation instructions e Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOT attempt to oper DO NOT operate the The microwave oven ate this oven with the door oven if it is damaged It is should be checked for open since open door op particularly important that microwave leakage by eration can result in harm the oven door close qualified service personnel ful exposure to microwave properly and that there is after a repair is made energy It is important notto no damage tothe defeat or tamper with the 1 Door bent safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces DO NOT place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces gt a D gt z Oo m 2 c 7 m nn e Les m a O a m Cc 2 z 9 6 c 9 f 3 lt m 2 m z IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been used success
22. fully in homes for a number of years They are thoroughly tested for safe operation when used properly However as with any appliance there are some special installation and safety precautions which must be followed for safe and satisfactory operation and to prevent damage to the unit WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy 1 Read all instructions before using appliance 2 Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 3 3 This appliance must be grounded Con nect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 20 4 Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 19 5 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 6 Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 7 As with any appliance close supervi sion is necessary when used by children 8 Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electric shock fire or other haz ards may result 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call a Whirlpool authorized T
23. ime of one minute before cutting into them Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating NEVER lean on the door or allow a child fo swing on it when the door ts open Injury could result USE HOT PADS Microwave energy does not heot con tainers but the hot food does You could get burned DO NOT let the oven continue to operate after removing a tood Cancel time 22 DO NOT heat or store flam mabie or infiammabile materials in or near the oven DO NOT can foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury DO NOT use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization CAUTION DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understood ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven DO NOT use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if some one accidentally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven If a fire should start in
24. inch of probe in 120 F Place sandwich on the center of the filling paper plate or towel For multiple sand wiches place probe in center sandwich Sauces Probe in center of 150 F sauce Can touch dish bottom Seafood Probe in thickest 160 170 F part of lobster or fish or center of seafood casserole Soups Probe can touch dish 150 160 F If soup has additional bottom solid ingredients increase temperature setting Use disposable cups for single serving Vegetables Probe in center of 450 170 F Partially cover canned or vegetables container to speed pre cooked cooking 15 c pa z 6 5 O pe g 0 a z Minute timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer Use COOK 1 at 0 Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds DO THIS THIS HAPPENS COOK 182 4 Touch COOK 4 amp 2 once 2 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want COOK POWER 3 Touch COOK POWER jo TIMEA 4 Touch 0 Number Pad START 5 Touch START 16 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show HI The Display will show 00 This tells you that oven will be operating at 0 power The Cook 4
25. ou need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Numbers from s Sie Fes oe the plate just behind the microwave oven door Model Number on the oven frame 2 Purchase date from sales slip Serial Number Copy this information in these spaces Keep this book your warranty and sales slip together ina Purchase Date handy place There is no warranty registration to return Proof of purchase is all that is required for in warranty service Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card inside the oven If the card is missing please send the model number of your microwave oven with your name and address fo Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North 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 Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS found on page 19 of this Use amp Care Guide Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store ina convenient place for future use tt is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should b
26. power WARM no power fan and light will be off nnn oo fol out Oa NUA teow out DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door The COOK 4 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a colon forelel 1 amp 2 2 Touch COOK 1 amp 2 once MED HIGH DEFROST 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want COOK CLOCK POWER The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds eODK The COOK POWER Indicator Light POWER will come on and the Display will show HI 4 Touch COOK POWER The Display will show what you touched This example shows 30 of full power DEFROST 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking The Cook Power Indicator Light will go off The oven will cook in the Cook Power you selected START 6 Touch START count The Display counts down the time to down _ uN show how much cooking time is left The Cook Power can be checked by touching the COOK POWER Pad The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show the Cook Power you selected Touch START to return the Display to the countdown When the cooking time ends you pee P will hear 3 beeps When the beep pet ing stops the Display will show the time of day Changing cook powers Cook Power can
27. r Indicator Light will go off The oven will cook in the Cook Power you selected The Display will count down the d C ount time to show you how much time is OwWIN left in the first Cook Cycle When the Cook 1 cycle ends you EP will hear a beep and the oven will BE automatically start cooking in the Cook 2 cycle The COOK 1 Indicator Light will go off and the COOK 2 Indicator Light will stay on The Display counts down the time count to show you how much time is left in down the Cook 2 cycle OT ees When the Cook 2 cycle ends you BEEP will hear 3 beeps When the beep BEEP ing stops the Display will show BEEP the time of day Rach SUTTER BP Uh hy EOE A a OA EE A BP a Je Toe EBR ME iets For best cooking results remember to provide a standing time after defrosting in Cook Cycle 4 and before cooking in Cook Cycle 2 Checking or changing cooking time or Cook Power settings To double check settings 1 Touch the command pads for the settings you want to check The cooking time or Cook Power settings you touched in for those pads will show in the Display 2 Touch START to start the oven or to return the Display to show what the oven is doing To change the cooking times during operation 1 Touch CHANGE CANCEL Pad once The oven will go off and the Display will show a colon Touch in the new cooking time then touch START The oven will continue cooking for the new time To change Cook Powers during oper
28. take openings can cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper alr flow 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 han dling The weight of the oven is approximately 39 Ibs 17 7 kg TOP 41 inch SIDE SIDE 4inch 2inches fi gt gt 4 Do not install the microwave oven so that both sides and the top are flush with walls shelves or cabinets Leave clear ance of at least 2 in 5 08 cm on the left side and 1 in 2 54 cm on the top and right side for proper operation Do not install the oven next to or over a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the microwave oven om Z 9 6 m re 7 2 x s z e z G gt z 0 z 5 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROU
29. the oven cavity e keep door closed turn oven oft e disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse box or circuit breaker DO NOT iry to melt paraffin wax in the oven Fire or other hazards may result Starting a microwave oven when its empty is not recommended If you ex periment put a container of water in the oven NEVER Remove the mode mixer cover The plastic cover protects the microwave mixer blade from soil or bending DO NOT pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens Results are the man ufacturers responsibility NEVER try to pop corn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire MODE MIXER COVER DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the recom mended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing DO NOT mount this oven over a cooktop or range Damage to the oven may result DO NOT dry flowers fruit herbs wood gourds or clothes in the oven Fire or other hazards may result 23 O 5 m Fasi gt zZ n gt wv m lt 7J m O gt cC oO Zz nn General Information If your electric power line To test a dish for safe use put it voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times may be longer
30. ure at which the food should be removed from the oven PROBE TEMPERATURE FOOD PLACEMENT SETTING TIPS Appetizer Dips Probe in center of dip 130 F Stir before serving Can touch dish bottom Beverages Probe can touch 150 160 F bottom of container Frozen amp Probe in thickest 450 F Defrost foods Conventional largest or densest area completely before Frozen Foods of food inserting probe Leftover amp Probe in center Can 150 F Canned Foods touch dish bottom Main Dishes amp Probe in center of dish 150 F Partially cover dish Casseroles Should not touch dish to speed cooking Stir bottom before serving Meats Boneless Insert through one end Beef Veal amp Lamb Meat must be com of roast and pushed Rare 125 F pletely thawed Place toward center Medium 145 F ona microwave roast Well 155 F ing rack ina glass Bone In Insert so probe is in Ham baking dish During center of meat Donot Fully cooked 120 F standing time conduc allow probe to contact Meatloaf 140 F tion of heat to the center bone marrow ora fat Pork fresh will increase tempera pocket oven may stop Ham 160 F tures 5 to 10 F before reaching de Venison 160 F sired end temperature Poultry whole Probe in thickest part 180 F Whole poultry has many of breast variables which affect doneness Always use another conventional doneness test such as cutting near bone to check for pink Sandwiches First 2
31. use amp care guide MICROWAVE OVEN Models MW3520XP MW352EXP fers Freezers Retrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumid Contents pads Parts and Features Temperature Probe Cooking Chart 15 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Minute Timer ee 16 Precautions to Avoid Possible Delayed Start 17 Exposure to Excessive Cancelling Instructions 18 Microwave Energy Programming Tone 18 Important Safety Instructions Other Operating Hints 18 Using Your Microwave Oven Installation Instructions 19 Microwave Oven Controls Custom Mounting Your Microwave 21 Setting the Clock Cooking in Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven 21 Cooking in One Cycle Cleaning the Microwave Oven 21 High Cook Power Replacing the Light Bulb Defrosting and Cooking at Lower Operating Safety Precautions Cook Powers If You Need Service or Assistance Defrosting and Cooking in 1 Before Calling for Assistance Two Cycles 2 If You Need Assistance Cooking with the Temperature Probe 3 If You Need Service followed by Keep Warm 4 If You Have a Problem 3 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 c 1985 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features VENTS not Shown CONTROL PANEL Whiifpdal lt wW LIFT UP DOOR HANDLE DOOR MODEL AND SERIAL LATCH NUMBER PLATE Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here If y
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