Whirlpool RJM7600 User's Manual
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1. Whirl ool umierowave oven USE and CARE GUIDE MODEL RJM 7600 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY e Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks e Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces e Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces e The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel e The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified personnel after a repair is made e Do not operate the oven if the door glass is broken Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed e Do not attempt to cook eggs in the shell in the microwave oven Steam build up within the egg will cause it to burst Damage to the oven or injury to the user may result Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Whirlpool Microwave Ovens are built to last It is up to you to make sure your microwave oven is properly installed used and maintained You have to2. If the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely lt gt Whirlpool ORPORATION Benton Harbor Michigan Automatic Washers Clothes Dryers Freezers Refrigerator Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Built in Ovens and Surface Units Ranges Microwave Ovens Compactors Room Air Conditioners Dehumidifiers Central Heating and Air Conditioning Systems If you need service or help we suggest you follow these three steps 2 If you need service Whirlpool Franchised TECH CARE Service It s reassuring to know that Whirlpool stands be hind your new appliance e with its network of TECH CARE franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service is designed to fulfill your SYMBOL warranty and provide the OF QUALITY after warranty service SERVICE and maintenance to keep your new appliance in top notch condition anywhere in the United States Whirlpool wants you to get the service that you would expect on quality home appliances HOME PRODUCTS SERVICE If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Or if you need service 1 Call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a Whir
3. Follow recipe instructions to stir turn or add foods between cooking cycles to avoid possible damage to the utensil or oven DON TS Your microwave oven uses 1450 watts at full power It can t share an outlet with another operating appliance Be careful that food or utensils do not push against the plastic stirrer shield cover Don t remove the cover e Harsh abrasives may scratch the oven finish e Don t use dishes or utensils with metal trim staples closures or liners Metals should not be used in the oven unless especially directed in the cookbook e Always have food in the microwave oven before operating it to avoid possible damage to the oven e Store nothing in the microwave oven e Scorched or burned foods are overcooked Continued cooking can only burn them further and may cause them to flame especially potatoes corn on the cob and snacks Do not hold START button in after oven is started or try to operate oven by continuously pressing the START button HINTS 1 Most of the oven s weight is on one side the side with the controls and it may be awkward to move 2 INDICATOR LIGHTS may flicker when the microwave oven is on This is normal 3 If your line voltage is low less than 120 volts heating and cooking times may have to be longer 4 When using recipes other than those from the Micro Menus Cookbook you may have to experiment with cooking times and power level settings Cook foods ac
4. Push START button At the end of the cooking cycle the oven will buzz four times Defrost 1 Put the food into the microwave oven and shut the door 2 Push Defrost button 3 Set defrost time 4 Push START button At the end of the defrost cycle the oven will buzz four times NOTE The Defrost setting is 30 of power If you want to defrost foods faster may cause cooking on outside of food before the inside is defrosted or slower use Cook and set a lower or higher cook power level 20 or 40 Defrost and Cook 1 Put the food into the microwave oven and shut the door 2 Push Defrost button 3 Set defrost time 4 Push Cook button 5 Set Cook cooking time 6 Set Cook Power if desired 7 Push START button At the end of the Defrost time the oven will hold no cooking for the same time as the Defrost time The oven will buzz once after the hold time At the end of the Cook cycle the oven will buzz four times Hold time standing time is usually necessary for complete thawing of foods before cooking NJAO JAVYMOYSDIWN HNOA ISN OL MOH Minute Timer You can use the microwave oven control as a Minute Timer to remind you to turn off another appliance make a call etc 1 Open the door to turn on the power to the control Close the door 2 Push Cook button 3 Set Minute Timer time 4 Push and hold Cook Power button until 00 shows on the left side of the display 0 power no cooking 5
5. Push START button At the end of the set time the oven will buzz four times To check instructions e Touch the button for the setting you want to check For example to check the cook time push the Cook button To check the Cook Power push Cook then Cook Power To change or cancel instructions e After the oven has started push Cancel All instructions will be erased Before the oven has started push the button for the setting you want to change Example To change cook time push the Cook button and reset the time To stop oven e Open the door or e Push Cancel instructions will be erased To restart oven e Close the oven door e If the oven is set press START button f you pushed Cancel reset the oven and push START button SOME DO S DON TS AND HINTS DO Plug the microwave oven into a separate 15 ampere circuit Use only an electrically grounded 3 pronged wall outlet e Remove metal ties from plastic bags before placing them in the oven to avoid arcing and possible oven damage Check carryout food containers for metal before reheating foods in them e Use your microwave oven only for cooking reheating and defrosting e Slice whole eggs before reheating to avoid a steam buildup and possible bursting e For cooking times longer than four minutes avoid using paper containers and be careful of the plastics you use Some plastics may get hot and melt e
6. turer s installation instructions The RCK710 kit can be used for surface mounting on a wall Third For your safety this oven must be grounded Its cord has the 3 prong grounding plug DO NOT CUT THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG If the wall receptacle doesn t have the right plug in or if the plug in isn t grounded according to the National Electrical Code and local codes or ordinances you must have a qualified electrician put in the right outlet Fourth The outlet must supply 120 volts 60 Hz A C The microwave oven will use about 1450 watts when it is operating so no other major household appliance should share the circuit Fifth Fill a glass container with about one cup 250 mL of cold water and put it in the oven Turn the oven on full power for 1 to 1 2 minutes see page 7 When the time is up the water should be heated Sixth If the microwave oven has been stored in a cool room the fan may run slower than usual until the oven warms up to room temperature How 3 Mecrowave Oven Works Microwaves are like radio waves or radar waves They will pass through glass plastic paper and most other types of containers that are not metal Microwaves bounce off metal and are absorbed by food When food absorbs microwaves heat is created because water molecules in the food are disturbed and bounce around colliding with each other Heat is created by this bouncing and colliding like when you warm your hands by rubb
7. be sure that your Whirlpool Microwave Oven is installed according to installation instructions installed where it is protected from the weather installed on a counter cart or shelf strong enough for its weight connected to an electrical circuit according to the installation instructions e grounded according to the installation instructions used only for the job expected of a home microwave oven not used by children or others who might not understand how to use it properly kept clean and in good repair serviced or repaired only by qualified service technicians C ont ents Page INtCOGUCHION esenee ier vee eid ede eR A Ca 3 Safety Precautions 0 0 c cee e 2 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven 5 2 Installation lt c c 23 sh ond eee Bh eae ae Rd a ae Sats 4 How a Microwave Oven Works 0 20 e eects 4 How to Use Your Microwave Oven 0e sree trees 5 e Using the Controls 0 2 tenes 6 e Cooking With Time 4 4 2348c5ic dicees cee ee ga pateeeeddig ease 7 Defrosting diiseni knyp enne Sie ay wise bc eae Gh te ae 7 e Using the Control as a Minute Timer 0c eee eee eee 8 e To Check Change or Cancel Instructions 4 5 8 e To Stop or Restart the Oven 2 cece eens 8 Tips on Microwave Oven Use eDo s Don ts and Hints 2 0 eee 9 Replacing the Oven Light Bulb cece eee eee eee 11
8. cording to the times and quantities given in the Whirlpool cookbook As in conventional cooking over cooking can burn food and it may flame Shorten cooking time for smaller quantities JSN NJAO JAVMOUSIN NO Sdi SOME DO S DON TS AND HINTS cont d 5 Popcorn should be made only in a popper designed for microwave use Follow instructions received with the popper The results are the responsibility of the popcorn popper manufacturer 6 Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat and flash into vapor Water can splash out of the container and make a loud noise This is not dangerous and will not harm the oven You may wish to avoid using such containers for heating liquids again 7 Do not store utensils in the oven Use hot pads some utensils can be hot 8 Do not block the vents Normal exhaust from cooking is vented out the top and back Depending on the food exhaust may be hot 9 The inner door liner may appear wavy after the microwave oven has been operated for a long time This is normal OVEN REAR LOCATION OF LIGHT BULB HOW TO REPLACE OVEN LIGHT BULB 1 Unplug the oven power cord 2 Remove screw and access panel shown in illustration 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only Bulb can be seen with the access panel removed 4 Replace the access panel The panel has tabs at the top Insert the tabs in the top of the opening behind the enclosure to hold the panel in plac
9. e 5 Replace the screw CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is designed for easy cleaning Most soils require only wiping with warm sudsy water For cooked on or other stubborn soils boil a cup of water 250 mL in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes The steam will condense and soften the soils They should be less stubborn after this treatment Do not operate the microwave oven with soil or any other objects between the door and the oven frame Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the microwave oven interior or inside of the door 1 Before calling for service Performance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Before you call for service check this list A If the oven lights and display won t turn on at all els the unit plugged into the outlet firmly e Have you checked to be sure a fuse or circuit breaker is not open If microwave power won t come on e Are all the controls set properly e Have you pressed the START button Do not hold the START button down e ls the door firmly closed If the cooking times seem too long e Is the line voltage to your home low or lower than normal The public utility in your area may be able to tell you if the voltage is low e Are you allowing more cooking time when you increase the quantity or number of food being cooked in the microwave oven e Is the Cook Power set at the desired power
10. e Care and Cleaning 0 02 eee nes 11 e Before Calling for Service 0 cee es 12 elf you need Service cc eee 12 First please read this guide all the way through Save it for future use when you may wish to look up some helpful fact or suggestion Now iS a good time to fill in the spaces below You will need this information if you call for service or to ask questions about your microwave oven Model and serial numbers are located behind the door of the microwave oven as illustrated Be sure to record all letters and numbers There is no warranty registration card to be returned MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO SERIAL NO PURCHASE DATE SERVICE COMPANY TELEPHONE NO NJAO JAVMOYJIW YNOA ASN NOA 3HO4as SNOILNV OJYd ALAAVS installation instructions First Take everything out of the oven Wipe out the inside with a damp cloth Second Put the microwave oven on a counter cart table or shelf which has enough strength to hold it For ventilation leave two inches between the back of the oven and the wall Do not block the vents on top They are needed for air flow and even cooking This oven can be built into a wall or cabinet Kits RCK703 and RCK707 are available from your dealer for recessed installation It can also be installed with those kits above Whirlpool RDE REE and RGE series single ovens or Hardwick 7200 single gas ovens Follow the manufac
11. ing them together Stirrer Wave Guide Magnetron When all safety systems are secure door shut completely and the Tube START button pushed electric current is allowed to reach the magnetron tube The magnetron tube uses electricity to create microwaves They pass through a metal tunnel called the wave guide into the oven cavity Just at the point where the microwaves are about to go into the oven cavity Whirlpool Microwave Ovens use a stirrer a slow moving metal Microwave Basics fan to scatter them If all the microwaves went in the same direction they d all bounce in the same direction like water from a hose Some parts of the food wouldn t be touched The stirrer works like a sprinkler to spread microwaves all around The walls top and bottom of the oven cavity are metal Microwaves will 4 bounce around inside the oven until they are absorbed by food How a Microwave Oven Works cont d The food container rests on a sealed in ceramic shelf above the metal Stirrer Metal Bottom Ceramic bottom of the oven cavity Because the food is above the metal bottom ais microwaves can get under it through the ceramic shelf to bounce up from the bottom into the food The holes in the door are designed to be small enough to keep microwaves in the oven yet large enough so you can see inside There are three safety interlock switches designed to make sure that Microwaves Bounce Up microwave oven will not operate unless the door i
12. le To set 12 minutes and 30 seconds p A MINUTES SECONDS ush once until 1 shows _ Push and hold until 2 se ae y g Push and hold until 3 shows Ease 0 will show in the display automatically The corresponding indicator light will glow when you push the Cook Defrost or Cook Power button The appropriate light also will glow as the oven cooks The ON light glows when the oven is on setting Your Micrawave Oven Controls a To turn on the control panel open the door You can set Defrost and Cook in any order When you start the microwave oven it will automatically go through the cycles in order Defrost Hold Cook Checking what cook selectors were set or checking the oven as it cooks e The oven will cook on HIGH unless you set a different COOK POWER level or DEFROST seiting e if you set two instructions for the same cycle the second instructions erase the first e The oven will buzz once between Hold and Cook You can use this signal as a reminder to stir or turn food or to add ingredients To Cook With Time Cook 1 Put the food into the microwave oven and shut the door 2 Push Cook button 3 Set cooking time Push and hold the Minutes or Seconds button below the number you want to set see page 6 4 Set Cook Power if desired Push and hold Cook Power button until the power you want shows in the display See page 6 for power level settings 5
13. lpool franchised TECH CARE service company He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under Refrigerators and Freezers Repairing or Ser vicing Also under Washers Dryers Repair ing or Servicing 2 Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan Dial 800 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii Dial 800 253 1121 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool corporation for quality parts Look for this symbol of quality whenever you need a replacement part for your Whirlpool appliance FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance REMEMBER If you must call or write please provide your name address telephone number type of appliance brand model serial number date of purchase the dealer s name and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance 12 Part No 310038 Rev A
14. of the Defrost time the oven will buzz four times When you set Defrost and Cook the oven will automatically Hold no cooking for the same time as the Defrost time The Hold time countdown will show in the display At the end of the Hold time the oven will buzz once before cooking in Cook COOK POWER Setting the oven to cook at a power level T other than HIGH Power After setting a cook time you can set the Level Cookbook oven to cook at a power level other than HIGH Settings Description Many recipes call for lower power level setting The oven 5 will automatically cook on HIGH unless you push the High or full power Cook Power button and select a different power level ook Power 9 Cook Power 8 Push and hold the Cook Power button until the power Cook Power 7 i f the display or Medium High 7 level you want shows on the left side of the display Cook Power 6 Cook Power 5 or Medium 5 Cook Power 4 Cook Power 3 or Medium Low 3 Cook Power 2 Cook Power 1 or Low 1 No power no microwave energy The Cook Power indicator light will glow during cooking and the Cook Power setting will periodically show at the left side of the display Changing or cancelling All instructions set will be cancelled and the two dots will what you set glow about 1 minute You can then reset the oven if desired Setting cooking Push and hold each button or push the button once until times the number you want shows in the display Examp
15. s closed and From The Bottom M microwaves are sealed inside Do not tamper with any of these interlock switches How to Use Your Microwave Oven DISPLAY AND INDICATOR LIGHTS Cook Defrost Cook Power NUMBER SELECTORS Minutes Electronic Seconds NJAO JAVMOHXOIN HNOA ISN OL MOH SAYOM NJAO JAYMOYDIN V MOH COOK SELECTORS Cook Defrost Cook Power Cancel Whirlpool Microcomputer ON INDICATOR LIGHT START BUTTON Before you set the microwave oven controls open the door Two dots o will show in the display Put the food in the oven and close the door When these dots are on you can set your microwave oven to cook The dots will glow when the door is open when the oven is set and for 1 minute after the door is closed or after the cook cycle ends E READ THIS CHART TO DECIDE WHICH CONTROLS TO USE Control Use for What happens Setting the oven Push the Cook button The display will show four zeros to cook with time and the Cook indicator light will glow You can then set a time and press start The cooking time countdown will show in the display At the end of the cooking time the oven will buzz four times Setting the Push the Defrost button The display will show four oven fora zeros and the Defrost indicator light will glow Set a defrost time time and press START The Defrost time countdown will show in the display At the end
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