® MICROWAVE OVEN Use & 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 .......................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES...............................................
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. – Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■ dents on the interior or exterior of the oven. WARNING If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
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 Turntable G A B A A. Turntable B. Support J A. Door safety lock system B. Metal shielded window C. Model and serial number plate D. Cooking guide label E. Microwave inlet cover (not shown) I H F. Microwave oven light (not shown) G.
JET START™ Feature Touch JET START™ control to automatically start the microwave oven for a 30-second cook time at 100% cooking power. Each additional touch of JET START™ control will add 30 seconds of cook time, up to 3 minutes, then 1 minute of cook time up to 10 minutes. While the oven is operating, touch JET START™ control to add 30 seconds of cook time at the set cooking power. After a cycle ends, touch JET START™ control to add 30 seconds of cook time at 100% cooking power.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the 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. ■ Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door. ■ Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
Cookware and Dinnerware 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.
Cooking To Use: 1. 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 2. 2. Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power. See “Cooking Power.” 3. Touch START. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 4. Touch OFF-CANCEL or open the door to clear the display.
Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Baked Potatoes 1-4 medium, Pierce each one several 10-13 oz times with a fork. Place on (283-369 g) each turntable around edges, at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At the end of cooking, let stand 5 minutes. Frozen Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Remove from package.
Defrosting The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information. ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. ■ Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean. ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. ■ 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.
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. Replacement Parts Turntable Part No.
WHIRLPOOL® MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company.
