Whirlpool GT4185SK User's Manual
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1. 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as a door that isn t lined up correctly damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling the oven The weight of the oven is about 42 lbs 19 kg The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits in the Built in kits section NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven should work properly once it has cooled Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL approved trim kit Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock 4 Air intake Exhau2. Display will show END and 3 tones will sound 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME Display will show STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME 3 Touch number pads for desired time 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Select number pad for desired power setting See the following chart 6 Touch START 7 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound For best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each level stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each level stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times NAME High COOK POWER P100 HI 100 of full power automatic P90 90 of full power P80 RHT 80 of full power P70 70 of full power P60 60 of full power Medium High Reheat WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or stirrable casserole
3. If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking e Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing 19 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS cont Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than in 1 9 cm Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum
4. Use Care Microwave Ovens A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven works Radio interference For the best cooking results Testing your microwave oven Testing your dinnerware or cookware Operating tips Electrical connection Microwave oven features Control panel features Using OPTIONS Built in kits Setting the clock Using the minute timer Using the cooking rack Microwave Oven Use Cooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using AUTO DEFROST Defrosting tips Using JET START Feature Using WARM HOLD Sensor Cooking Using COOK Cooking chart Using REHEAT Reheating chart Using POPCORN Popcorn chart Cooking Guide Microwave Oven Care Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call our Customer Interaction Center MODEL GT4185SK with questions or comments 3828W5A1889 8183906 www whirlpool com ery A Note To You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Produ
5. for Ibs or 2 for kgs 3 Touch START BUILT IN KITS You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits These kits are available from your dealer If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it by kit part number by calling 1 800 253 1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear SIZE COLOR KIT MODEL NO FOR INSTALLATION OVER OVEN MODEL 27 69 cm Black MK1197XHB RBS275PD GBS277PD 30 76 cm Black MK1190XHB RBS305PD GBS307PD 27 69 cm White MK1197XHQ RBS275PD GBS277PD 30 76 cm White MK1190XHQ RBS305PD GBS307PD 27 69 cm Stainless MK1197XHS RBS275PD GBS277PD 30 76 cm Stainless MK1190XHS RBS305PD GBS307PD 27 69 cm Biscuit MK1197XHT RBS275PD GBS277PD 30 76 cm Biscuit MK1190XHT RBS305PD GBS307PD Approved electric single ovens only 11 SETTING THE CLOCK When you first plug in your microwave oven the display shows If the electric power ever goes off the display will again show when the power comes back on NOTE You can cook without setting the clock but the display will show again after the cooking is completed 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch number pads for time of day For example For 7 00 touch 7 0 0 3 Touch CLOCK USING THE MINUTE TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF 2 T
6. in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use e Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization 20 Microwave OVEN CARE To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild non abrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup 250 mL of water in the oven for 2 or 3
7. minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup 250 mL of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe UESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven ap pears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results ANSWERS No If you remo
8. turned off To do so see Using OPTIONS Usinc OPTIONS You can select or change the following functions or displays by touching OPTIONS CONTROL PANEL FEATURES cont Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START Function Option Sound volume Change to low medium high or off Weight Change to Ibs or kgs If you do not want to continue cooking Language Change to English French or Close the door and the light goes off Spanish OR Scroll speed Change speed Touch OFF CANCEL Clock Change from 12 24 hours or turn on or off NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL Henin mode Ranh On oro to make sure no other function is on Using the child lock The Child Lock locks the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven 1 Touch OPTIONS for desired function Once for sound volume 2 times for weight 3 times for language 4 times for scroll speed 5 times for clock or 6 times for Demo mode For example to change weight measurements you see To lock the control panel Touch and hold OFF CANCEL until LOCKED appears on display approximately 4 seconds One tone will sound To unlock the control panel Touch and hold OFF CANCEL until UNLOCK appears on display Two tones will sound 2 Touch 1
9. AT will start automatically after a short delay NOTE When covering foods be sure to leave an opening big enough for moisture to escape so that the sensor can determine cooking or reheating time 17 FOOD SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS Dinner plate About 8 to 16 oz Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or similar dish 227 to 454 g Cover with plastic wrap and vent Soup 1 to 4 cups Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with 250 mL to 1 L plastic wrap and vent Sauce 1 to 4 cups Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with 250 mL to 1 L plastic wrap and vent Casserole 1 to 2 cups Place food to be heated in a microwave container Cover with 250 to 500 mL plastic wrap and vent 2 Touch POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged NOTE The sensor will determine popping time microwave popcorn with just one touch based on the size of the package NOTES Pop only 1 package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door POPCORN 18 SERVING SIZE DIRECTIONS 3 5 oz 99 g Follow package directions 3 0 oz 85 g Use a popcorn package which is made especially for microwave 1 75 oz 50 g cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Pop only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn f you
10. ESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish put it into the oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy and may become too hot to handle or may slow cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for micro wave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim OPERATING TIPS Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open e Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in
11. Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information consultants are available to assist you e Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors 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 Interaction Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 23 WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL Microwave OVEN FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated FROM DATE service company OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in WARRANTY materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of you
12. are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturers instructions How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it Try several brands to decide which pops the best For best results use fresh bags of popcorn COOKING GUIDE MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces e With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Pla
13. ce the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times e Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand after cooking Stand ing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways
14. ct Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service Our Customer Interaction Center number is toll free Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone www whirlpool com 1 800 253 1301 To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site at 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 tha
15. either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least in 6 mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish e Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time e Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it i
16. en has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food The sensor is used by 3 special functions COOK REHEAT and POPCORN The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages NOTES If you want to cook by entering a time and cook power see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section The oven should be plugged in at least 5 minutes before sensor cooking Room temperature should not exceed 95 F 35 C Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry Wipe off each with a paper towel The oven will not generate microwave energy for approximately 28 seconds at the beginning of the sensor cooking cycle When covering foods be sure to leave an opening big enough for moisture to escape so that the sensor can determine cooking or reheating time Usinc COOK To use COOK 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK for desired food type See the following chart 3 Touch START COOK will start automatically after a short delay FOOD Baked Potatoes Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables Frozen Entree Rice Fish Seafood Put the food in the oven and close the door SERVING SIZE 1 to 4 medium about 8 to 10 oz 227 to 284 g each 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L Wor
17. food need longer cooking times The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Timer The command is not correct The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature There has been a power interruption Reset the clock If none of these items are causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with
18. he oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Micro wave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn food over during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food as required Usinc JET START FEATURE The JET START feature lets you cook food for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or during any manual program you can use it to add 30 second increments NOTES Each time you touch the JET START feature pad it w
19. ill add 30 seconds up to 3 minutes then will add 1 minute up to a total of 10 minutes You can enter the JET START feature only after closing the door or after touching OFF CANCEL You can also use the pad to increase the remaining cook time during manual programs 1 Make sure your food is in the oven 2 Touch the JET START feature pad Each additional touch adds 30 seconds of cooking time up to 3 minutes then adds 1 minute up to a total of 10 minutes 3 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound 15 Usinc WARM HOLD 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 Warm Hold keeps hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven NOTES Food cooked should be covered during Warm Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Warm Hold e Do not use more than 1 complete Warm Hold cycle The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 1 Put hot cooked food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD WARM HOLD scrolls then START flashes until you touch START 3 Touch START Display will show WARM 4 To cancel Warm Hold open door or touch OFF CANCEL 16 SENSOR COOKING Your microwave ov
20. ks best if entree is 10 to 20 oz 284 to 567 g to 2 cups 125 to 500 mL of dry rice Use medium or long grain rice Cook instant rice accord ing to directions on the package to 2 lbs 113 to 907 g Touch REHEAT for desired food See the following chart DIRECTIONS Pierce each potato several times with a fork and place on the oven tray around the edge at least 1 inch 2 5 cm apart Remove from package Place vegetables in a microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Most vegetables need stirring and 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Place moist vegetables in a microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Most vegetables need stirring and 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Remove from outer package Loosen cover on three sides If entr e is not in a microwavable container place it on a plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Most entrees need 2 3 minutes standing time after cooking Follow measurements on package for ingredient amounts Place rice and liquid water or chicken or vegetable stock in a microwavable dish with lid Cover with lid When cooking is complete allow rice to stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed Stir rice Place the food around the sides of a microwavable container Season and add to cup 63 to 125 mL liquid wine water salsa etc if desired Cover with plastic wrap vented 3 Touch START REHE
21. mber pad to set the cook power for the first cycle Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle Touch START After the first cycle is complete 2 tones sound and the next cycle s will count down At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound NOTE You can set your chosen cook functions in any order However when you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the first cycle 1 Touch AUTO DEFROST Touch once for Meat twice for Poultry and 3 for Fish Touch number pads for desired weight from 1 to 6 0 Ibs 45 g to 2 7 kg Touch START During defrosting 5 tones will sound These tones tell you when to check turn over separate or rearrange the food To start the oven again touch START At the end of the defrosting time Display will show END and 3 tones will sound Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals pound 113 4 g If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals DEFROSTING TIPS e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in t
22. nect 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 Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is door open since open door operation can result particularly important that the oven door close in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is properly and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with the safety 1 door bent interlocks 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the oven front 3 door seals and sealing surfaces face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions
23. onnected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO Know Your MICROWAVE OVEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Your oven has a MAXWAVE multiple microwave distribution system Microwave energy is released from two locations giving you better more even cooking Oven cavity VA il Magnetron K f N GS oz Glass turntable Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food abso
24. ouch number pads for desired time For example for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0 3 Touch START or TIMER SET OFF or allow the timer to start automatically after a short delay 4 At the end of the set time Timer will count down to zero then will display TIMER END and 5 tones will sound NOTE To cancel timer at any time touch TIMER SET OFF 12 USING THE COOKING RACK The Cooking Rack Part No 8172101 gives you extra space when cooking at more than one level in your microwave oven NOTES Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Do not use this rack in other cooking appliances Do not use rack with browning dish Do not place a metal cooking container directly on the microwave oven rack Place a microwavable plate between the metal container and the rack to prevent possible arcing and damage to the oven Microwave Oven USE This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME Display will show STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME 3 Touch number pads for desired time For example for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0 4 Touch START 5 At the end of the cooking time
25. r microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to a Whirlpool designated service company Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation Any labor costs during limited warranty Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Customer Interac
26. rbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy RADIO INTERFERENCE Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch the JET START feature pad while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using JET START Feature section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To test the oven put 1 cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated T
27. s Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf Reheating a single serving of food Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna continued on next page 13 COOK POWER NAME P50 50 of full power Medium P40 40 of full power P30 DEF 30 of full Medium Low power Defrost P20 20 of full power P10 WRM 10 of full Low power COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one cook power WHEN TO USE IT e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit Usinc AUTO DEFROST You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish fo r a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one power level to another automatically for up to 3 cycles plus a defrost cycle 14 Put your food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK TIME and number pads to set the cooking time for the first cycle Touch COOK POWER and nu
28. s difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive To help get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 One Touch Door Open Button Push this button to open the door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield The shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results 5 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to Removable Turntable Support under turntable perform all func
29. se 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 e 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 Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS continued on next page IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic beneath the microwave oven bags before placing bag in oven Do not mount microwave oven over or near any If materials inside the oven should ignite keep portion of a heating or cooking appliance oven door closed turn oven off and discon
30. st vent Power opening on side supply cord in rear ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS cont GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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 For a permanently c
31. t 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 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 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 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 Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may 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 u
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33. tions Light not shown The light automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Rack Use for extra space when cooking on more than one level in your microwave oven Store rack outside microwave oven when not cooking GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Microwave Oven Use section 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat from a variety of food categories available COOK Touch this pad to cook from a variety of food categories available POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a bag of popcorn in any of three sizes AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost frozen food by weight COOK POWER Touch this pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power wattage and the faster the cooking speed 7 COOK TIME Touch this pad to set a cooking time 8 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to au
34. to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section ls the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See installation instructions Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Has the electric company experienced a power failure PROBLEM The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The turntable will not turn The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The display is showing CAUSE The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was programmed earlier is still running You have not set the time after touching COOK TIME The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of
35. tomatically follow a cooking cycle 9 Number pads Touch number pads to enter cooking times cook powers selection quantities or weights CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day 11 TIMER SET OFF Touch this pad to set or cancel the timer function OPTIONS Touch this pad to change sound volume to low medium high or off to change weight measurement from Ibs to kilograms to change language displayed to change scroll speed to change clock from 12 hours to 24 hours or to turn on or off or to turn the Demo mode on or off TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to start or stop turntable rotation This function works during manual cook only It will not work while in AUTO DEFROST REHEAT COOK or POPCORN modes START JET START Feature Touch this pad to o a a WO ND 10 12 13 14 10 REHEAT POPCORN QOEC Q START JET START 30 SECONDS start a function you have set or to cook food for 30 seconds at 100 cook power OFF CANCEL Touch this pad once to clear an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase the time of day 15 Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and five tones signal the end of the timer function NOTE The tones on your oven can be
36. ve or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven you can get poor cooking performance and or arcing You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than in 1 9 cm deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the sensor POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows
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