Whirlpool GT4175 User's Manual
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1. MK1170XPT Biscuit MK1170XPS Stainless Approved electric single microwave ovens only 15 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY 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 is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased Outside the 50 United States and Canada this limited warranty does not apply Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY This limited warranty does not cover 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you on 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 appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary to published user2. Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock m A separate circuit serving Only Wile microwave Over GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS E For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven Failure to do so can result in back or other injury IMPORTANT The control side of the microwave oven is the heavy side Handle the microwave oven gently The weight of the microwave oven is 43 Ibs 19 5 kg m Place the microwave oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the microwave oven and the food and utensils you place inside it 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 m The microwave oven should be at a t
3. MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section 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 Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m 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 ti
4. altered or removed from your major appliance The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer 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 SHORTEST 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 If outside the 50 United States and Canada contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting you may find additional help by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling Whirlpool In the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 9 07 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future h Dealer name reference You must provid
5. cooking results do not try to pop unpopped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package There are 2 popcorn functions Regular and Snack Use Regular for bag sizes 3 5 oz 99 g and 3 0 oz 85 g Use Snack for bag size 1 75 oz 50 g To Use POPCORN 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN once for Regular or twice for Snack Touch START or wait for the oven to start the popping cycle automatically When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 3 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected food category Use the following chart as a guide FOOD Baked Potatoes QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS 1 4 medium 10 13 oz 283 369 g each Pierce each one several times with a fork Place on turntable around edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart At the end of cooking let stand 5 minutes after cooking Frozen Vegetables 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Remove from package Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Fresh Vegetables 1 4 cups 2
6. number pads to enter desired time 3 Touch TIMER SET OFF or START or allow the Timer to start automatically after a brief delay When the set time ends TIMER END will scroll across the display and the end of Timer tones will sound 4 Touch TIMER SET OFF while the Timer countdown is active in the display to cancel the Timer Touching the OFF pad will turn the microwave oven off if cooking during Timer function The time can be reset during the countdown by canceling Timer then repeating the above steps The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold OFF for approximately 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds and LOCKED appears in the display Repeat to unlock the control Two tones will sound and the display will return to the time of day The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven When set functions can be entered without actually turning on the magnetron The microwave oven light will come on the fan will run the countdown will run very quickly in the display and the turntable will rotate To Turn On Off The microwave oven and Timer must be off Touch and hold TIMER SET OFF for 5 seconds until 1 tone sounds Repeat to turn off Settings can be selected and displays can be changed by using Options To Change Options Touch OPTIONS repeatedly to select th
7. without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL E SCnsSor COOKING See COOK REHEAT POPCORN AUTO DEFROST COOK COOK WARM TIME POWER HOLD a se 7 jis o oo o Tas START JET START Ta JET START CANCELA GELI When power is first supplied to the microwave oven will appear in the display If the appears in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Reset the clock if needed When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cook time remaining When the microwave oven is not in use the display shows the time of day if the clock is set or Timer countdown The START pad begins any function If non sensor cooking is interrupted touching START will resume the preset cycle Touching START will not resume an interrupted sensor cycle The JET START control START pad automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time up to 3 minutes then 1 minute of cook time up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control Time may be added in 30 second increments to any manual cooking cycle at the current power level by touching the JET START control during cooking The OFF OFF CANCEL pad clears any incorrect c
8. 50 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container and add 2 4 tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Frozen Entr e 10 20 oz 283 567 g Remove from package Loosen cover on three sides If entr e is not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Rice 0 5 2 cups 125 500 mL dry rice Use medium or long grain rice Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts Place rice and liquid in microwave safe dish Cover with loose fitting lid Let stand 5 minutes after cooking or until liquid is absorbed Stir Fish Seafood 0 25 2 Ibs 113 907 g Place in microwave safe dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking NOTE When covering foods make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time To Use Sensor Cook 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK until the desired food type is displayed The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a reh
9. Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Microwave oven will not operate Is the magnetron working properly 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 See Assistance or Service section Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a packaging spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove packaging spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section On some models is the Demo Mode in use See Demo Mode section Microwave oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off Microwave oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support See Turntable section Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable support and rollers Replace support and turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then r
10. LL Whitlpool MICROWAVE OVEN Use amp Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents ccccccccscsceeeeseseseeseenees 2 Model GT4175 W10178096A TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ccsecsesstnsensersseeseessenseeneeeseseee INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ccccsstserseessterseesseensenneerneeenee PACKING EE Location Requirements AA Electrical Requirements A PARTS AND FEATUREG ccccsesesseesteeseersseeseesseeneerseerseeneeesneess Re ue aonla a r E E AE E T E T E AT MICROWAVE OVEN USE sssssssnsenunnunnunnunnunennunnunnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nnn Food CharacteristiCs Ae Cooking Guidelines uk Cookware and Dinnerware seessesssesseeennsseesnentnnennnsnnnrnnnnnnen nnne Aluminum Foil and Metal Microwave Cooking Power Manuel COOKING scicescerccssiestecsesaseacseesteesssisesneaszccaieanstensfezedencesseeae 10 Cooking IN StaQes eege cae cescenacesnceasevareeareesceelenties 10 Sens r COOKING sais cavsccccsceisceseccaadivcsaceantuanesantesneesasactseseszacensteeses 10 Sensor POPCOMT BE 10 DOMSOK COOK Es araa aaa EES EES EE 11 Sensor Heheat nne 11 Auto DetrOst a a tet ege gege edi Pee ele 12 Warm Hold 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE cscscserseeseesseessenseeneeeseerneeseneees 13 General Cleanimg AE 13 TROUBLESHOOTING sccesesseecsnesseeneeeseess
11. TY INSTRUCTIONS m Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the m Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use microwave oven the microwave oven near water for example near a Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming heating or cooking appliance pool or similar locations Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the Do not immerse cord or plug in water PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter recommended accessories in this microwave oven when not Do not mount over a sink in R use Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the when the microwave oven is in operation microwave oven Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave 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 c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly since open door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or is no damage to the ta
12. a or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool 70 7 Reheating a single serving of Medium High food 60 6 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium 5 Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking 40 4 Melting chocolate H
13. aking hearing impaired limited vision etc m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation 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 Glass Turntable Part Number 8205150 Turntable Support Roller Assembly Part Number 8205151 Cleaning Supplies Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462 Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 This countertop microwave oven can be built in by using one of the following trim kits These kits are available from the dealer or can be ordered by kit model number See Assistance or Service section for the toll free number KIT KIT MODEL FOR INSTALLATION SIZE NUMBERS COLORS OVER OVEN MODELS 27 MK1177XPQ White RBS275PD 69cm MK1177XPB Black GBS277PD MK1177XPT Biscuit MK1177XPS Stainless 30 MK1170XPQ White RBS305PD 76cm MK1170XPB Black GBS307PD
14. amage the microwave inlet cover See Parts and Features should be kept clean m Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface Stainless Steel on some models To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Rub in direction of grain m Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots CONTROL PANEL m Sponge or soft cloth and water Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel Dry with soft cloth m To avoid damage to the control panel do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate
15. before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting m Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or for frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb stew and chops defrosting Pork chops ribs roasts Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover POULTRY Place in microwave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Do not cover Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Place in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover To Use Auto Defrost 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat Touch AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting and a third time for the Fish setting 3 Enter the wei
16. e option then follow instructions on the display to select the setting OPTION SETTING Sound tones Turn on or off Clock Turn on or off hidden Scroll speed Change speed slow normal or fast Weight Change to standard lbs or metric kgs MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not operate when it is empty m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven m Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause t
17. e proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product Model number Serial number Purchase date lt gt Sar W10178096A SP PN W10174652A MFL42361901 2007 Whirlpool Corporation 12 07 All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
18. eat time based on the selection Use the following chart as a guide FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Dinner Plate 8 16 oz 227 454 ou refrigerated Place food on microwave safe plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Soup 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating Sauce 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating Casserole 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L refrigerated Place in microwave safe container cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating NOTE When covering foods make sure the vent opening is large enough for the moisture to escape This will allow the sensor to accurately determine cooking time To Use Sensor Reheat 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT until the desired food type is displayed The microwave oven will start automatically after a brief delay When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones 11 The Auto Defrost feature s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers
19. eating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium 3 Low Defrost 20 2 Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream 10 Low 1 Taking chill out of fruit To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME will scroll across display Enter the length of time to cook If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK POWER then set the desired cooking power See Cooking Power 4 Touch START When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 3 stages plus a defrosting stage To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME will scroll across display Enter the length of time to cook during the 1st stage 3 Touch COOK POWER then enter the desired cooking power for the 1st stage See Microwave Cooking Power 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional stage 5 Touch START Two tones will sound between stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch OFF or open the door to clea
20. edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Metal Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufactu
21. eeeseenseeseerseersesseneeees 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ccscsscssecseesscessrsseeseerseeesenseeneeens 15 Replacement Parts AA 15 S IL 15 WARRANTY ccseeestesstensersseeseeeseeeseeeseeneeeseeeseeeseeesoessneneeeseeeseeenaees 16 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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 A DANGER AWARNING All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions 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 injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
22. emperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the Assistance or Service section SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven as well as poor cooking results m Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual B C D E F el E le ier J I H G A Door lock system F Control panel B Metal shielded window G Door open push button C Model and serial number plate H Removable turntable support D Microwave inlet cover I Cooking guide label not shown J Glass turntable E Microwave oven light not shown A Turntable B Support The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly For best cooking results do not operate the microwave oven
23. es 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 before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container 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 m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFE
24. estart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly 14 Turntable alternates rotation directions m This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset or turn on Clock Display shows time countdown but the microwave oven is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section On some models is the Demo Mode in use See Demo Mode section Tones are not sounding m Are tones turned off See Tones section Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Microwave Oven Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Interference with radio TV cordless phone etc Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet for the electronic device Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV ante
25. ght Weight can be set from 0 1 Ib to 6 0 Ibs 45 g to 2 7 kg 4 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time During defrosting 5 short tones will sound These tones indicate it is time to check turn rearrange or separate food Open door turn food if necessary close door and touch START to resume defrosting When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually Follow direction in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart 12 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 programmed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function m Cover plates of food m Cover foods that were covered while being cooked m For best results do not cover baked goods such as pastries pies turnovers etc To Use for single cycle 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD 3 Touch START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When t
26. he cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 4 Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Set at end of cycle Touch WARM HOLD while setting a cooking cycle before touching START or during cooking MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels To avoid damage to stainless steel models rub in direction of grain The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven d
27. hem to burst requiring significant cleanup of microwave oven cavity Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer
28. mper with the safety interlocks 1 Door bent b Do not place any object between the oven front face and 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials 2 Clean the inside with a soft damp cloth AWARN l NG 3 Check for damage such as m a door that is not lined up correctly W If there is any damage do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it and Electrical Shock Hazard made any needed repairs m damage around the door or m dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter AWARNING Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required Fire Hazard m A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply Do not install oven next to or over a heat source with a fuse or circuit breaker without a UL listed CSA approved in Canada Recommended trim kit m A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker
29. nna Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean Is the cordless phone frequency 2 4 GHz Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven is on Use a corded phone or a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish spe
30. ommand and cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day OFF is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock section The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START to resume the non sensor cycle This is a standard 12 hour clock 12 00 1 1 59 To Set The microwave oven and Timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch number pads to enter correct time of day 3 Touch CLOCK The clock may be hidden using Options See Options section Tones are audible signals that may be turned off using Options See Options section These tones indicate the following One tone m Valid entry short tone m Hidden feature entered long tone Two tones m End of stage in multistage cooking m Invalid entry short tones m Every minute after end of cycle tones as reminder E Hidden feature exited Three tones m End of cycle Five tones m End of Timer countdown m During Defrost cycle reminder to check turn rearrange or separate food The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven Cook functions may be used while the Timer is counting down When the cook function is active in the display touch TIMER SET OFF to see the Timer count down for 5 seconds To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF 2 Touch
31. or operator instructions and or installation instructions 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 consumables or cleaning products not approved by Whirlpool 5 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance unless such damage results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase 6 Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures 7 Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home and only in home service is covered by this warranty 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been removed altered or cannot be easily determined This warranty is void if the factory applied serial number has been
32. r the display and or stop reminder tones Cook time may be added in 30 second increments during the cycling stage by touching JET START control 10 A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it heats and adjusts the cook time accordingly Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods Microwave safe containers or steamers with loose fitting lids are recommended The loose fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to be detected by the sensor When covering foods with plastic wrap be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to allow the steam to escape NOTES m The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 3 minutes m The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking container should be dry The room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C If the door is opened during a sensor cycle sensing will stop and the program will be canceled The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle m To avoid damage to the microwave oven do not use regular paper bags or glassware Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper For best
33. rer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Acceptable for use Glass China Follow manufacturer s recommendations Earthenware Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 100 High 10 default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use 90 9 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Follow manufacturer s recommendations Bakeware Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers 80 8 Heating rice past
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