Whirlpool MW3500XW User's Manual
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1. 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want COOK COOK KEEP 1 2 Q 5 UICK COOK DEFROST POWER The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds WARM COOK COO COON The COOK POWER Indicator Light wilt e POWER come on and the Display will show 3 P HI This shows the oven is pre O 4 Touch COOK POWER P HI programmed to cook at full HIGH lt QUICK COOK power fe DEFROST POWER T t E COOK COOK x The Display will show what you Ta touched This example shows you L4 touched Number Pad 5 for 50 Q 5 Touch a Number Pad for the of full power gt Cook Power you want rm mem is DEFROST POWER E e cook cook 3 The COOK 1 and COOK POWER START Indicator Lights will stay onto show that the oven is cooking in the 6 Touch START first cycle at a Cook Power other than high QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER The Display counts down the time to COLI show how much cooking time is left d COUN _ l mn in the first cycle CODE COOK For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected QuicK COOK DEFROST POWER When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can sfop the beeping by opening the door or by touching E Sox CANCEL End will remain on the Dis DEFROST APONEA play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is BEEP BEEP ate et2. USE HOT PADS DO NOT heat store or use pads Microwave energy does fiammable inflammable or sterilization not heat containers but the corrosive materials in or near DO NOT deep fry in the hot food does You could the oven oven Microwavable utensils get burned are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain DO NOT let the oven appropriate deep frying continue to operate after temperatures removing food Cancel time Additional Precautions Carefully place cookware on glass tray to avoid possible breakage Handle glass tray with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage When a browning dish is used the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above glass turntable continued on next page 23 DO NOT use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products book or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone acciden tally starts the oven Don t let anything touch the top of the oven If a fire should start in the oven cavity keep door closed turn oven off disconnect the power supply at the cord fuse or circuit breaker DO NOT pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens Results are the manufacturers responsibility NEVER try to pop corn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not
3. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only fhis appllance be provided 6 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING 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 for the elec tric current This appliance is equipped with a 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 3 PRONG GROUNDING TYPE WALL RECEPTACLE 3 PRONG GROUNDING PLUG POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG wall receptacle is properly grounded and po larized 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 in stalled by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician ifthe grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It ls NOT recommended to use an ext
4. DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door 2 Touch KEEP WARM The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on The Display will show the time of day QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER COOK COOK The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will stay on The oven light and the fan will come on The Display will 3 Touch START continue to show the fime of day UICK COOK DEFROST POWER KEEP WARM operates for up fo 99 minutes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Close the door and touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about 1 hour 40 minutes is not recom mended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle While you are touching In cooking Instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching start OR After the oven starts operating touch KEEP WARM and then START When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps The KEEP WARM indicator Light will come on and the time of day will be displayed while the oven continues fo run e KEEP WARM will follow QUICK DEFROST COOK 1 or COOK 2 BOO n Minute timer The microwa
5. 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 it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs have been made 3 Do not block the front vent or rear air intake openings Blocking vent or air intake 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 handling The weight of the oven is approximately 43 5 Ibs 19 57 kg RIGHT SIDE 5 INCHES 4 Do not install the oven next to a conven tional surface unit or In any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet A CAUTION Do not install the oven next to a conven tional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are gener ated This could damage the outside of the cabinet continued on next page 5 Electrical requirements Observe ali governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended
6. and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will WA 2 Touch COOK 4 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER COOK COOK L3 The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you EEG touched them This example shows 3 Touch Number Pads for the IMNE 25 secorias eR you want in the DAEK a COOKA rst cycle j COOK COOK COOK KEER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will POWER come on and the Display will show i P HI This shows the oven is pre 4 Touch COOK POWER If you programmed to cook at full HIGH an e en CC 3 ee The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of 5 Touch a Number Pad for the full power Cook Power you want in the first KT NET 3 cycle COOK COOK The COOK 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will 6 Touch COOK 2 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER COOK COOK The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This 7 Touch Number Pads for the SSDI OWE FINES Se i seconds cooking time you want in the second cycle QUICK COOK DEFROST POWERS 3 12 COOK COOK xe The COOK POWER Indicator Light COOK will come on and the Display POWER will show P HI This shows the oven is preprogramme
7. oven or electric shock may result 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result 14 Donotlet cord hang over edge oftable or counter for electric shock may result 15 See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 21 16 To reduce the risk of fire or 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 25 Some dishes mela mine Centura etc absorb microwave en ergy 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 d Do not deep fry in oven 17 Read and follow OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS starting on page 23 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section When you first
8. plug in the oven a tone sounds Digital Display Clock and Indicator Lights and the Display shows 88 88 If after you set the Command Pads Clock page 6 the Display again shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while Number Pads Reset the Clock Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully Digital display clock and indicator lights When you are not using the micro wave oven this is an accurate digital clock When you are using the micro wave oven it dis plays time settings and indicator lights COOK COOK 1 2 COOK COOK 1 2 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER t Cc pad z J 7 Z O Z Q m Z QUICK OOK DEFROST POWER COOK COOK COOK 1 2 POWER QUICK oi Mojo 4 KEEP DEFROS SET WARM Command pads Touch Command Ed epe MI Pads to tell the yee microwave oven what to do and in what order A few Microcomputer CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the clock SITAME nz START tells the oven fo start ES B 6 See page 6 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START CANCEL and 7 CLOCK SET lights an Indicator Light when you While the oven is running an Indicator Light or lights will be on to show what the oven is touch the Command Pad doing Number pads Once you ve EB ES EB touched a Com mand Pad to tell the oven what you ES 5 6 want it to do
9. rec ommended If you experi ment put a container of water in the oven STIRRER COVER NEVER remove the stirrer cover The plastic cover protects the microwave stirrer blade from soil or bending DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the rec ommended 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 use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result DO NOT ary flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire or other hazards may result DO NOT tr to melt paraf fin wax in the oven Fire or other hazards may result General Information IEEE FUSE BOX If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer To test a dish for safe use put it 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 Isthe oven correctly plugged into a live circuit with the
10. to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following 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 IN STALLATION 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 an authorized Whirlpool 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
11. you ll touch Number Pads 1o tell it 7 a time a Cook Power DOOR OPEN Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Two beeps will sound between cycles A reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven A 4 beep sound signals the end of the Minute Timer function If you don t hear a tone it is because of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed For example a tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad To remove the programming tone To remove all tones Open the door Open the door Touch CANCEL twice then touch START Touch CANCEL twice touch 0 then touch START All audible tones including minute timer sig Programming and reminder tones will be nal will be cancelled canceled NOTE Do not remove all tones if you use the To replace the tones Minute Timer Repeat the steps above To replace the tones Repeat the steps above NOTE If your electricity goes off the audible signals will come back on Repeat steps above If you want to remove them again Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in one beep will sound and the Display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will again show all 8 s when the power com
12. NCEL End will remain on the Dis DEFROSTA 1 ROWER play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Add ptt pef ud Display will then show the time of day COOK COOK 1 2 i0 Standing time or cooking automatically after defrosting 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 defrosting When COOK 1 follows QUICK DEFROST the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST COOK 1 will begin after the automatic standing time For cooking automatically after defrosting 1 Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time 2 Touch COOK 1 3 Touch numbers for desired cooking time 4 Touch COOK POWER If you want to cook at high power skip to step 6 5 Touch a number for desired Cook Power 6 Touch START When QUICK DEFROST is over the oven will shut off The Display will count down a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST Two beeps will sound COOK 1 will start For a different standing time 4 Touch QUICK DEFROST and desired time 2 Touch COOK 2 3 Touch numbers for desired standing time 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch 0 for zero Cook Power 6 Touch START When QUICK DEFROST is over the oven will shut off Two beeps will sound The Display will count down 3 the standing time set in CO
13. OK 2 at zero Cook 3 Power End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound when the cooking time or standing time is over About the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts First DOM omo hore a Gy re e has Second pai xo pO Eee oe e dt t Third part uico eb UR PIE EEITEREE edel NON DE 80 of full Cook Power Pil eG tanh Lee EE 50 of full Cook Power HIER iat cee 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START Touch QUICK DEFROST Touch numbers for new time s Touch START Tl Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting at only 20 of full power The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle Open the door Check the food with long tined fork if center area is hard frozen set additional time Remember that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting Close the door and touch START To continue the cycle if no additional time is needed OR Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time Cooking in more than one cycle at one or more cook powers For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for certain length of time
14. ST POWER 7 Touch In the cooking time and Cook Power continued on next page COOK COOK x The Indicator Lights and Display will show the same information as De frosting and cooking in two cycles 8 Touch START during operation During the Cook 1 mE Cycle the oven will be off but the DEFROST POWER Display will count down the set time Note If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch CANCEL Pad and start over Extra Information You can t touch in more than 99 minutes 99 seconds of delay in the COOK 1 Cycle If you open the door before the oven begins to cook be sure to retouch START Other operating hints 1 To double check settings while the oven is running Touch the Command Pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the display for 5 seconds Then the display returns to showing what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while It is running Open the door The oven will stop Restart the oven by closing the door and touching START Touch CANCEL All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions 3 If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY Installing your microwave oven 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean
15. UENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of Incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For detalls please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or milltary exchange lt gt Sido Part No 4B74608B 4158516 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in Korea ze Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Automatic Washers Clothes D
16. ces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild deter gent or spray glass cleaner ETTCETR TETTE Tet ANIAYI NOHYTIYISNI How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe 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 or light waves You can t see them but you can see what they do Mode Mixer Magnetron Glass Tray Oven Cavity A magnetron in the micro wave oven produces micro waves The microwaves move into the oven where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass through glass paper and plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking time Metal Floor The glass tray of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is mad
17. d to 8 Touch COOK POWER If you cook at full HIGH power want the high Cook Power skip SIC eA Rowen to step 10 COOK coox The Display will show what you 3 touched This example shows you 4 touched Number Pad 4 for 40 of 9 Touch a Number Pad for the full power Cook Power you want in the SOUR SOON second cycle EZBHA COOK COOK KE When you touch START the COOK1 START Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in 40 Touch START the first cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will be on if QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER you are using a Cook Power other than high All other indicator Lights will go off The Display counts down the cooking time to show how much time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than m high O FROST POWER You will hear 2 beeps at the end of Cook 1 You can either open the door to check stir or turn the food etc or you can let the oven start the next cycle If you do open the door touch START after closing the door to restart the oven COOK COOK The COOK 2 Indicator Light will be on during the second cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high COOK QUICK DEFROST POWER The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the second cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display wil
18. e like rub bing your hands together This is the heat that cooks Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 23 25 NEVER COOK OR Liquids heated in certain NEVER lean on the door REHEAT A WHOLE EGG containers especially or allow a child to swing on Steam build up in whole cylindrical shaped containers it when the door is open eggs may cause them to may become overheated The injury could result burst and burn you and liquid may splash out with a possibly damage the oven loud noise during or after Slice hard boiled eggs heating or when adding before heating In rare ingredients coffee etc instances poached eggs resulting in harm to the oven have been known to and possible personal injury explode Cover poached For best results stir any eggs and allow a standing liquid several times before time of one minute before heating or reheating cufting into them 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 tem perature required for safe T de cC perl E O 0 E z m 2 tm E z O m o e O oO g z e gt m lt n 7 m O gt 2 oO Z o
19. e number Dial free from anywhere In the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if Service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area continued on next page SNiVvaaIdO I2 i gt ima I E F lt ls b O gt Kam re we i D n img O lt B aal XJ O TT o 70 15 nw m 3 if you need service Whirlpool has a lt gt sm nationwide net es work of autho Whirlp ol rized Whirlpool SERVICE service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service com pany in your area call our COOLLINE serv ice assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 26 4 If you have a problem Call our COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number see Step 2 and talk with one of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Cor
20. en properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions e Is operated with the removable glass tray in place e Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly e Is properly maintained e Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven mp3 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 atter a repair is made energy It is important notto no damage to the defeat or tamper withthe 1 Door bent eddie OE y safety interlocks 2 Hinges and latches MISES or loosened anyone except properly DO NOT place any object li qualified service between the oven front 3 ena anasealing personnel face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue DO NOT operate the EET ET MR I ac cumMidieonseding mictowove Cvenitiie the outer cabinet removed surfaces door window is broken IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed
21. ension cord with your microwave oven but If you find I necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is Installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten sion cord containing three 16 gauge mini mum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your microwave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 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 control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician wp 8 1o test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put about one cup 250mL 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 shouid be heated 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
22. es back on You can cook without setting the clock but the Display will be blank after cooking DO THIS THIS HAPPENS CLOCK COOK COOK KEEP The Display will show a 0 and SET E the colon will start to flash The Eau s first Number Pad must be touched 4 1 h CLOCK SET PEN within 5 seconds or the Display will SERES s QUICK TOOK go blank Touch CLOCK SET again DEFROST POWER and continue The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day KT EE 3 The colon will stop flashing The Clock is set START 3 Touch START If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 Err will show on DEFROST POWER the Display Touch CLOCK SET and start over NOTE To reset the clock touch CLOCK SET The current time will show on the Display and the colon will flash Continue to set the clock as shown above Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with the microwave oven It contains information about 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 to use when cooking in a microwave oven e Cooking times for different foods Important things to remember to get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time I
23. f necessary add time in one ortwo 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 If a glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at hlgh power DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK 4 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER CEA want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you 3 Touch Number Pads for the OK touched them The example shows 1minute 30 seconds cooking time you want pack coon The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power The COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cook QUICK COOK ing in the first cycle DEFROST POWER START 4 Touch START continued on next page count down COOK COOK 1 2 QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER Bee ace pceP ace The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will
24. is touched The pEEP gEE gEEP id Display will then show the time of day If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the timer properly Touch CANCEL and start over x _f OK QUICK CO DEFROST POWER Opening the oven door stops the countdown Close the door and touch START to continue the timing countdown 16 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 for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put in food and close the door See CAUTION COOK coor The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show is M 2 Touch COOK 1 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER COOK CooK KEEP The Display will show the numbers 0 0 you touched in the order you TIMER TIMER Fa touched them This example shows 60 minutes 1 h 3 Touch Number Pads for moes M Moun the length of delay you DEFROST POWER want nmm COOK cook The COOK POWER Indicator Light POWER will come on and the Display will EE ind Mm 4 Touch COOK POWER QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER COOK COOK KEEP The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating 5 Touch 0 Number Pad QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER cook cook The Cook 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 6 Touch COOK 2 QUIC COOK ICK DEFRO
25. l and Serial Numbers from plate Model Number behind the microwave oven door on the oven frame and the purchase date from the sales slip Keep this book and your sales slip together in pir chase Date a handy place Serial Number Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven If the card is missing please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven Before you install your microwave oven Read and carefully follow the Installation Instructions found on page 19 of this Use amp Care Guide AWARNING Personal Injury Hazard Failure to follow the installation instructions could lead to product malfunction or personal injury Before you use your microwave oven Read this Use amp Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information Store in a convenient place for future use It is your responsibility to be sure your microwave oven e Has been installed where it is protected from the weather The microwave oven should be 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 be
26. l show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER continued on next page 13 oe up CES When Cook 2 ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching a r CANCEL End will remain on the Dis DEFROST POWER play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is pEEP eEE ett etf opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order However when the microwave oven is started it will automatically go through the cycles in order COOK 1 COOK 2 or QUICK DEFROST STANDING TIME COOK 1 COOK 2 Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before touching START or during oven operation Touch the Cook cycle you wish to change or add COOK 1 or 2 Touch numbers for new time if desired Touch COOK POWER if change is desired Touch number for new Cook Power or touch COOK POWER again if high is desired Touch in new cycle and time if desired Touch START Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up fo 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by ilself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle
27. microwave oven to the wall 4158015 Wall Mounting Kit 2 Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet 4158231 Under the Cabinet Mounting Kit 4158025 Under the Cabinet Spacer Kit 3 Build the microwave oven directly into a wall or cabinet 4158017 Built in Kit Do not install the oven next to or over a con ventional surface unit or any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the microwave oven Bi level cooking A removable Bi Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit This rack lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on 4158572 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy For stubborn soil boil a cup Be sure to keep the areas water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3 clean where the door and sponge minutes Steam will soften oven frame touch when The glass tray may be the soil closed Use only mild non removed for cleaning Wash abrasive soaps or detergents by hand in mild detergent or applied with a sponge or soft in the automatic dishwasher cloth when cleaning surfaces ALWAYS OPERATE OVEN WITH of door and oven that come GLASS TRAY IN PLACE together Rinse well A CAUTION Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash clothes etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfa
28. poration 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence f you must call or write please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance Notes N WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an autho rized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens If defective Second Through Fifth Year In materials or workmanship From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of the microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use the microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during the limited warranty WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQ
29. proper voltage See page 20 Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run Is the oven being used as a timer Is the door firmly closed and latched Did you touch START Did you follow the directions exactly If the microwave cooking times seem too long Is the electric supply to your home or wall out lets low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking Is the oven door closed completely Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer Is the oven in standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK 1 See page 11 If you do not hear the Programming Tone e Is the command correct e Has the tone been cancelled See page 6 If the fan seems to be running slower than usual Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If there has been a power interruption the Display will show 88 88 Reset the clock page 6 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service as sistance telephon
30. remain on the Dis play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing the cooking time Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle 1 Touch COOK 1 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Cook 1 will continue cooking for the new time Lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The Icwer the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook fell you by number which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name HI MED LO etc or percentage 10 50 80 etc The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used automatic 100 of full power HIGH 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power MED DO THIS 4 Put food in the oven and close the door 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW 0 TIMER fan and light will be off THIS HAPPENS 2 Touch COOK 4 COOK COOK 1 2 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER The COOK 1 Indicator Light wilt come on and the Display will show four 0 s EM ERES
31. t opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing cook power The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle Touch COOK POWER Touch a number for the new Cook Power Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH Touch START Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the guide behind the oven door or the chart in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook DO THIS _ THIS HAPPENS 4 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER The Display will show the number you touched in the order you ES ES E3 touched them This example shows 3 Touch Number Pads tor the 2 minutes 30 seconds defrosting r you want KT EE 3 69O COON eee The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light START will stay on to show that the oven is in the Quick Defrost Cycle 4 Touch START The Display counts down the time to QUICK COOK 3 A DEFROST lt 7 ROWER show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching T Coo CA
32. use amp care guide eel re Whirlpd ol Time MASTER Model MW3500XW Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built In Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiei Contents Parts and Features 2 Cooking in More Than One Cycle Before You Install Your Using KEEP WARM Microwave Oven Minute Timer Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Delayed Start Precautions to Avold Possibie Other Operating Hints Exposure to Excessive Installation Instructions Microwave Energy Grounding Instructions Important Safety Instructions Custom Mounting Your Microwave Using Your Microwave Oven Oven Microwave Oven Controls Bi Level Cooking Audible Signals Caring for Your Microwave Oven Setting the Clock Cleaning the Microwave Oven Cooking in Your Microwave Oven How Your Microwave Oven Works Cooking at High Cook Power 7 Operating Safety Precautions Lower Cook Powers if You Need Service or Assistance Defrosting Microwave Oven Warranty 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features Model MW3500XW gren A MEAE Sais CONTROL PANEL PUSH BUTTON DOOR RELEASE REMOVABLE DEFROST DOOR LATCHES GLASS TRAY GUIDE Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mall the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy Mode
33. ve 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 a The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four Q s 1 Touch COOK 1 DEFROST POWER Leau 2 Touch Number Pads for COOK COOK KEEP The Display will show the numbers 4 Lr you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds the minutes and seconds DEFROST POWER you want SE The COOK POWER Indicator Light COOK POWER will come on and the Display will show P HI 3 Touch COOK POWER DEFROST POWER s COOK COOK KEEP The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 4 Touch 0 Number Pad QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER ea coon coor KEES The Cook 1 and Cook Power Indicator START Lights will stay on to show you that the timer is running B Touch START The Display counts down to show KT EN 3 you how much time is left During NOTE If you hear the the countdown the oven will be fan start when you dark and the fan will be off ethene bobs When the set time ends End will J show on the Display and 4 beeps will erly Touch CANCEL TOUR Ed sound You Cn Son the Beechic by and start over opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Dis play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is opened or CANCEL
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