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Summary of Contents for MW3500XW

Page 1: ...Model MW3500XW Freezers Refrlgeralor Freezers Ice Makers Dishwashers Bulk In Ovens and SUrfaCe Unit RanpS Microwave Ovens Trash Compactors Room Air Condltloners Oehumldifiel ...

Page 2: ...ng 2 1 Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven 21 Cleaning the Microwave Oven 2 1 How Your Mlcrowave Oven Works 22 Operating Safety Preoautlons 23 It You Need Servlce or Assistance 25 Mlcrowave Oven Warranty 28 0 1989 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MO DOOR LATCHES GLASS TRAY GUIDE VENTS CONTROL PANEL PUSHBUHON DOOR RELEASE Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance Please complete and mall the Ow...

Page 3: ...trong enough to support its weight l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded See Installation Instructions Is operated with the removable glass tray in place 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 MICROWAm ENERGY DO NOT at...

Page 4: ... whole eggs and appliance if paper plastic or other com sealed containers for example closed bustible materials are placed inside the glass jars may explode and should not oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char be heated in this oven or burn and some plastics can melt if used 6 USe this ClppklnCe only for its intended when heating foods use as described in this manual b Test dinnerware or cookw...

Page 5: ...shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock Digital display clock and indicator lights Command Dads the oven you are m m l h en See page 6 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START CANCEL and CLOCK SET lights an Indicator Light when you touch the Command Pad While the oven is running an Indicator Light or lights will be...

Page 6: ...the steps above To replace the tones l Repeat the steps above NOTE If your electrlcfty goes off the audible signals wlii come back on Repeat steps above If you want to remove them agaln Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in one beep will sound and the Display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will again show all 8 s when the power comes back on You can cook ...

Page 7: ...ange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes l If a glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at hlgh power DO THIS THIS HAPPENS 1 Put food in the oven and close the door The COCK 1Indicato...

Page 8: ...king Each Number Pad also stands far a different percentage of Cook Power Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook tell you by number which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name HI MED LO etc or percentage IO 50 80 etc The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used automatic 100 of full power...

Page 9: ...ts will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touc...

Page 10: ...l ali 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 3 Touch Number Pads for the detrosttng r me you want The Display will show the number you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is in the Quick Defrost Cycle The Display counts down...

Page 11: ... will shut off The Display will count down a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST Two beeps will sound COOK 1will start End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound when the cooking time or standing time is over About the QUICK DEFROST Cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts Firstpart SO offullCoo...

Page 12: ...III show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds m 4 Touch COOK POWER If you want the high Cook Power skip to step 6 The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is pre programmed to cook at full HIGH power m a 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The Display will ...

Page 13: ...I I d COlJt OWll The Display counts down the cooking time to show how much time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every IO seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than high You WIII hear 2 beeps at the end of Cook 1 You can either open the door to check stir or turn the food etc or you can let the oven start the next cycle If you do open the ...

Page 14: ... cycles in any order However when the microwave oven is started it will automatically go through the cycles in order COOK 1 COOK 2 or QUICK DEFROST STANDING TIME COOK 1 COOK 2 Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before touching STARTor during oven operation a Touch the Cook cycle you wish to change or add COOK 1or 2 Touch numbers for new time if ...

Page 15: ...oor and touch KEEPWARM then STARTif additional KEEPWARM time is desired h Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEPWARM Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEPWARM Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEPWARM The use of more than one complete KEEPWARM about 1hour 40 minutes is not recom mended The quality of some foods will suffer wi...

Page 16: ...t when you touch START you have not set the time prop erly Touch CANCEL and start over The Cook 1and Cook Power Indicator Lights will stay on to show you that the timer is running The Display counts down to show you how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the set time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the bee...

Page 17: ... 0 s 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want The Display will show the numbers you touched In the order you touched them This example shows 60 minutes 1hour m 4 Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI The Display will show P O This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 5 Touch 0 Number Pad a Ia 6 Touch COOK 2 The Cook ...

Page 18: ...open the door before the oven begins to cook be sure to retouch START Other operating hints 1 To double check settings while the oven Is running Touch the Command Pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the display for 5 seconds Then the display returns to showing what the oven is doing 2 To stop the oven while lt Is runnlng Open the door The oven...

Page 19: ... ot the unlt 1 the on the exterior If there is any damage please heavy side Use care when handling The welght of the oven Is approxlma iy 43 5 Ibs 19 57 kg 3 Do not block the tront vent or rear air Intake openlngs Blocklng vent or air Intake openings can cause damage to the oven and poor cooklng results Make sure the mlcrowave oven legs are In place to ensure proper air flow 1 0 RIGHT SIDE 5 INCHE...

Page 20: ...ly understood or if codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep doubt exists as to whether the appliance is tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the properly grounded It Is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your mlcrowave oven but It you ftnd It necessary to do so temporarily untll a GROUNDING TYP properly grounded and polarized 3 prong WALL RECEPTACLE receptacle Is Install...

Page 21: ...ck lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal Ask your dealer for details on 4158572 Bi Level Cooking Rack Kit Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge The glass tray may be removed for cleaning Wash by hand in mild detergent or in the automatic dishwasher ALWAYS OPERATE OVEN WITH GLASS TRAY IN PLACE For stubborn s...

Page 22: ...plastic with out heating them so food ab sorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the rea sons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for a while after cook ing or for stirring some foods during the cooking tim...

Page 23: ...nen me aoor 1sopen may become overheated The Injury could result liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury DO NOT use the oven to ster...

Page 24: ...ult in smoke and fire Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not rec ommended If you experi ment put a container of water in the oven DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES Fire could result At the end of the rec ommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing NEVER remove the stirrer cover The plastic cover protects the m...

Page 25: ... 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 li Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time if the display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking Is the oven door closed completely Have you set the controls as a...

Page 26: ...irectory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE 6 REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING 6 PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS 6 IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPA NlES XVZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 of our consultants or if you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton...

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Page 28: ...ld use C Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved bV Whirlpool E Any labor costs during the limited warranty L WHIRLPOOLCORPORATION SHALLNOT BELIABLEFORINCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or llmltatlon of lncldental or co...

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