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MICROWAVE
Models MW1200XP
MW120EXP
Contents
Park and Features
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven
Precautions to Avoid Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety Instructions
Using Your Microwave Oven.
Microwave Oven Controls
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
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3
Setting the Controls
Replacing the Light Bulb
Installation Instructions
Custom Mounting Your
3 MicrowaveOven..
4 Caring for Your Microwave Oven.
5 Cleaning the Microwave Oven
5 Operating Safety Precautions.
5 If You Need Service or Assistance.
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Parts and features
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MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
,CONTROL
PANEL
’ VENTS
(Not Shown)
\ DOOR
LATCH LIFT-UP DOOR HANDLE ’
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Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...
If you need service or call with a question, have this information ready:
I. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the plate just behind the microwave oven door on Model Number the oven frame).
2. Purchase date from sales slip. Serial Number
Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this book, your warrantv and sales slip together In a Purchase Date handy place. There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for in-warranty service.
Service Company Phone Number
Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” attached to the oven door. If the card iS missing, please send the model number of your microwave oven, with your name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33 North
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven.
Before you install your microwave oven
found on page 7 of this “Use & Care Guide?
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven: l l l l l l
Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.
Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See “Installation Instructions:‘) is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
Is properly maintained.
Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT
attempt to oper- ate this oven with the door open since open-door op- eration can result in harm- ful exoosure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
DO NOT
place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
DO NOT
operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close orooerlv and that there is ho bam’age to the
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a reoair is made.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years.
They are thoroughly tested for safe operation when used properly. However, as with any appliance, there are some special installation and safety precautions which must be followed for safe and satisfactory operation and to prevent damage to the unit.
WARNING -
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
1.
Read all instructions before using appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Con- nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 8.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-
TION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 7.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
7. As with any appliance, close supervi- sion is necessary when used by children.
8.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- ards may result.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call a
Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE’“: Service
Company for examination, repair or adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance, for fire may result.
11.
Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result.
12. Do 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. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter for electric shock may result.
15.
See door surface cleaning instructions on page 9.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods, b. 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]. Test dinnerware or cookware before using. See page 9. c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 9.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are two parts in the control section:
-The Timer
-The Variable Cook Power Control
These will be covered on the following pages. Read them carefully.
The Timer
The Variable Cook Power Control
The Cook Power Control allows you to choose the Cook Power setting that best meets your cooking needs. See the Cook Power Chart for the different percentages of cooking powers.
Cooking in your microwave oven
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Be sure to read your Cooking Guide packed with your microwave oven. It contains information about:
What microwave energy is
How food is cooked by microwave energy l l l l
What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness
Safety tips
Utensils to use when cooking in the microwave oven
Cooking times for different foods
The Cooking Guide will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS. l l l l
Important things to remember to get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.
ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
Stir, turn or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes.
If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or Saran’ Wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
When Using microwave recipes from cookbooks or sources other than the Cooking Guide, slightly longer cooking times will be needed for those recipes calling for “High” or “Full” cook power, For eXClmpk3. add 1 to 2 minutes to a 5 minute cooking time. Cooking times at settings less than “HIGH”
[such as “MEDIUM”] would not need any adjustment.
Setting the controls
Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start. Start with recipes from your Cooking Guide. Follow the directions carefully.
DO THIS...
1.
Open the oven door by lifting the door handle.
2. Put food in the oven. DO
NOT CLOSE THE DOOR.
3. Set the cooking time by turning the Timer Knob clockwise. To reduce the cooking time, turn the Timer
Knob counterclockwise.
To set tlmer for less than 1 minute, turn tlmer past 1 minute then to desired time.
4. Set the Cook Power to the desired setting from HIGH to LOW. For best results, some recipes call for lower
Cook Powers. [See chart below.) The lower the Cook
Power, the slower the cooking.
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COOK POWER CHART
Recipes in your Cookbook use Cook Power settings from HIGH to LOW. Recipes from other books and mag- azines may use different
Cook Power percentages.
The following chart may be helpful:
YIGH - 100% of full power
UED - 70% of full power
DEFROST - 50% of full power
MID-LOW - 40% of full power
XIW - 20% of full power
5. Close the door. The oven will start cooking and you will hear a fan running.
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6.
When the set time is up, the oven will shut off automatically.
To stop the oven
1.
Turn the Timer Knob counter- clockwise to “OFF”
2. E:en the oven door. Open- ing the oven door stops the oven so you can stir, turn, re- arrange or add ingredients to the food. Close the oven door to complete cooking. If you remove the food, set the timer to “OFF” before closing the oven door so oven will not operate.
Defrosting in your microwave oven
Use the DEFROST setting to thaw frozen food before cook- ing. This setting cooks at 50% of full power for the desired defrosting time. For suggested defrost times, see the chart in your Cooklng Gulde.
Replacing the light bulb
1.
Unplug the power cord.
2. Remove screw on access panel.
3. Unscrew the light bulb from its socket.
4. Replace bulb with a ISwatt candelabra bulb.
5. Replace the access panel and screw
6.
Plug in the power cord. base
ACCESS
PANEL
Installation instructions
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
Installing your microwave oven
1.
Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as misaligned door, damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool serv- ice technician and any repair made.
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 01 the unit is the heavy side. Use care when han- dling.) The weight of the oven is approximately
33 Ibs. (15.0 kg.).
SIDE
2 inches
3. Db n6t btbck the vent or alr intake open- ings on the rear of the oven. 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 air flow.
4. Do not Install the microwave oven so that both sides and the top are flush with walls, shelves or cabinets. Leave clear- ance of at least 2 in. (5.08 cm] on the left side and 1 in. (2.54 cm) on the top and right side for proper operation.
Do not install the oven next to or over a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated. This could damage the microwave oven.
5. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is recommended.] It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
6.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING. Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
’ electrical shock.
DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD 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 forthe elec- tric current. This appliance is equipped with a polarized plugged
SUPPL”
COPD
3-prong wrong grounding erly installed
Nith the National ocle is not available
GPOUNDING grounding into a correctly and grounded
Electrical codes and ordinances. plug. It must be polarized
Code mating type wall receptacle, in accordance
If a mating wall recep-
3- prop- and local or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle polarized, have is properly it checked grounded and by a qualified electrician.
It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether properly grounded. the appliance is
It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven, but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily (until a pro- perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta- cle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed
3 wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16 gauge (minimum) copper wires. It musl not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your mi- crowave oven). The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep- tacle (as shown on this page] and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.
8.
Plug the oven into the proper elec- trical outlet and put about one cup
(250 mL] of cold water in a alass container in the oven. Ciose the door, Make sure it latches. Fol- low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to
COCK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.
9. This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial
DO NOT
remove the door, control panel, or back cover at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless bv an authorized WhirlDOOl trained serv- ice technician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Custom mounting your microwave oven
Your microwave oven is not limited to carts. counters or tables. Cuslom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer.
1. Attach the microwave oven to a wall.
2. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet.
Ask your dealer for details on...
MKllO(788264) - Wall Mounting Kit
MKIOO (788262) - Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit
Caring for your microwave oven
Cleaning the microwave oven
Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge
For stubborn ~011. boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam WIII soften the SOI!
Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to- gether on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth
Rinse well
Caution: Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, grrttY wash cloths. etc , can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponae with a mild deteraent or spray alass cleaner
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Operating safety precautions
General Information
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FUSE
BOX
A.
If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor- mal 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 time is left on the timer when you remove food from the oven, turn the timer to “OFF” before closing the door.
This prevents the oven from operating.
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NEVER COOK OR
REHEAT A WHOLE EGG.
Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven.
Slice hard boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
ALWAYS use care when heating liquids or adding ingredients to heated liquids
Liquids heated in certain shaped containers may be- come overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients
(instant coffee, etc.).This can harm the oven and the hot liquid could burn you. Do not use such containers to heat liquids again.
NEVER
lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. Injury could result
DO NOT
heat or store flam- mable or inflammable materials in or near the oven.
USE HOT PADS. Microwave energy does not heat con- tainers, but the hot food does. You could get burned.
CAUTION: DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand ALL precautions to prevent damage to the oven. l l l
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.
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NEVER remove the stirrer cover. The plastic cover pro- tects the microwave stirrer blade from soil or bending.
DO NOT mount this oven over a cooktop or range. Damage to the oven may result.
DO NOT
use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if some- one accidentally starts the oven.
Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven.
Starting a microwave oven when its empty is not recommended. If you ex- periment, put a container of water in the oven.
DO NOT OVERCOOK
POTATOES.
At the end of the recom- mended cooking time they should be slightly firm.
Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
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. l
If nothing operates:
Is the oven correctly plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 8.1 warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: l l l l l
Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?
If the microwave oven will not run:
Is the timer set?
Is the door firmly closed and latched? l
Did you follow the directions exactly?
If the microwave cooking times seem too l long:
Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal? Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low.
Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting?
Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time?
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2. If you need assistance?..
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINEa service as- sistance telephone number. Dial free from:
4. If you have a problem%.
Continental U.S. . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1301
Michigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii . . . . . . . . . (800) 253-1121 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The
Consultant can instruct you on how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area.
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. Stephen E. Upton
Senior Vice President
Whirlpool Corporation
Administrative Center
2000 US-33 North
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
3.
If you need service?..
Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH-CARE@ service Companies.
TECH-CARE service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
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‘If you must call or write, please provide: model number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This infor- mation is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.
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Table of contents
- 1 front cover
- 2 toc
- 2 parts and features
- 3 before you use your microwave oven
- 3 precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy
- 4 important safety instructions
- 5 using your microwave oven
- 5 microwave oven controls
- 5 cooking in your microwave oven
- 6 setting the controls
- 7 replacing the light bulb
- 7 installation instructions
- 9 custom mounting your microwave oven
- 9 caring for your microwave oven
- 9 cleaning the microwave oven
- 9 operating safety precautions
- 11 if you need service or assistance
- 12 back cover