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www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 Model UMC5225 W10677581A MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our brand website at ...
www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 Model UMC5225 W10677581A MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our brand website at ...
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... 7 Tones 7 Clock 7 Kitchen Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Language 7 Weight Entry Mode 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Favorite 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Menu (sensor... and non-sensor 11 Weight Defrost / Timed Defrost 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
... 7 Tones 7 Clock 7 Kitchen Timer 7 Control Lock 7 Language 7 Weight Entry Mode 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Favorite 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Menu (sensor... and non-sensor 11 Weight Defrost / Timed Defrost 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 TROUBLESHOOTING ...
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...ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual and on the microwave oven. ■ Do not store this section. ■ The microwave oven must be killed or seriously injured if you what can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is specifically... eggs in accordance with any openings on your appliance. This is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should not be serviced only by qualified service personnel. All safety messages will tell you and others are able to excessive...
...ignite, keep oven door closed glass jars - Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this manual and on the microwave oven. ■ Do not store this section. ■ The microwave oven must be killed or seriously injured if you what can kill or hurt you what the potential hazard is specifically... eggs in accordance with any openings on your appliance. This is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. ■ The microwave oven should not be serviced only by qualified service personnel. All safety messages will tell you and others are able to excessive...
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... without appearing to be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.... (d) The oven should not be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is no damage to operate this oven with narrow necks. - Do not use straight-sided containers with the door open since...
... without appearing to be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.... (d) The oven should not be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is no damage to operate this oven with narrow necks. - Do not use straight-sided containers with the door open since...
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... or serviceman if the grounding instructions are located. Check for proper operation. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it has cooled. The weight of space at a temperature above 50°F (10...electric shock. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. The microwave oven should be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that is properly...
... or serviceman if the grounding instructions are located. Check for proper operation. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it has cooled. The weight of space at a temperature above 50°F (10...electric shock. Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit serving only this microwave oven. The microwave oven should be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into an outlet that is properly...
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... This manual may cover several different models. Support D. To Install: 1. Place the turntable on the microwave oven cavity bottom. 2. A B C D E MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL K J A. Microwave oven light E. Model and serial number plate K. The rollers on models without having the turntable in the... center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the parts. Microwave inlet cover H. Hub C. Removable turntable support I H GF F. See "Assistance or Service" to help cook food more evenly. Window...
... This manual may cover several different models. Support D. To Install: 1. Place the turntable on the microwave oven cavity bottom. 2. A B C D E MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL K J A. Microwave oven light E. Model and serial number plate K. The rollers on models without having the turntable in the... center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the parts. Microwave inlet cover H. Hub C. Removable turntable support I H GF F. See "Assistance or Service" to help cook food more evenly. Window...
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...5 seconds. Cook functions may be used to lock and unlock the control panel. Touch START. To Set Language to French: With the microwave oven door open , touch and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds, until a tone sounds. Repeat to change back to imperial. 7 The... Clock cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes. Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer can be reset during the countdown by opening the door,...
...5 seconds. Cook functions may be used to lock and unlock the control panel. Touch START. To Set Language to French: With the microwave oven door open , touch and hold CANCEL for about 3 seconds, until a tone sounds. Repeat to change back to imperial. 7 The... Clock cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes. Kitchen Timer The Kitchen Timer can be reset during the countdown by opening the door,...
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...such as cake. 8 Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will continue to shield the thin pieces of the ring empty. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food. If possible, turn food over from outside to vent... significant cleanup of Food The more evenly than other foods. At the end of time if necessary. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first. Microwaves are attracted to the food. Stir from bottom to vent. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to top. If cooking several places to allow ...
...such as cake. 8 Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will continue to shield the thin pieces of the ring empty. Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food. If possible, turn food over from outside to vent... significant cleanup of Food The more evenly than other foods. At the end of time if necessary. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first. Microwaves are attracted to the food. Stir from bottom to vent. Cover poached eggs and allow steam to top. If cooking several places to allow ...
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... and (default setting) foods with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be at 100% cooking power for microwave oven use the turntable. ■ To avoid damage to the cooking countdown. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware... pastries. 30%, Medium- Cook at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Place cookware or dinnerware in the microwave oven. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for Microwave Use: 1. Heating cream soups. 80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles. For example, whole fish and meat...
... and (default setting) foods with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be at 100% cooking power for microwave oven use the turntable. ■ To avoid damage to the cooking countdown. Melamine Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Paper: Towels, Dinnerware... pastries. 30%, Medium- Cook at least 3/16" (5 mm) above the turntable. Place cookware or dinnerware in the microwave oven. Microwave Cooking Power Many recipes for Microwave Use: 1. Heating cream soups. 80%, PL8 Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles. For example, whole fish and meat...
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... COOK TIME, then enter the cook time. 3. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch START. Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it will have 1 or 2 stages (see "Cooking in the display. 3. When covering foods with plastic wrap,... Touch START. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to cook during the cycling stage by the sensor. NOTES: ■ The microwave oven should not exceed 95°F (35°C). ■ If the door is opened while the sensor is programmed, it heats, and ...
... COOK TIME, then enter the cook time. 3. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. Touch START. Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food as it will have 1 or 2 stages (see "Cooking in the display. 3. When covering foods with plastic wrap,... Touch START. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to escape to cook during the cycling stage by the sensor. NOTES: ■ The microwave oven should not exceed 95°F (35°C). ■ If the door is opened while the sensor is programmed, it heats, and ...
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...SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN (non-sensor) 3.3 oz (94 g) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) ■ To avoid damage to 1 L) Place in microwave-safe container, and add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent*. Place a single potato to... oz (283 g) each Pierce each one package of -cycle tones will sound. 4. "SC" will appear in this section, follow directions on microwave-safe plate. Touch desired menu control. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with smaller ...
...SIZE INSTRUCTIONS POPCORN (non-sensor) 3.3 oz (94 g) 3.0 oz (85 g) 1.75 oz (50 g) ■ To avoid damage to 1 L) Place in microwave-safe container, and add 2-4 tbs (30-60 mL) water. Let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking. Cover with plastic wrap, and vent*. Place a single potato to... oz (283 g) each Pierce each one package of -cycle tones will sound. 4. "SC" will appear in this section, follow directions on microwave-safe plate. Touch desired menu control. Place food on the turntable, and close the door. 2. NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with smaller ...
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... not have a preset program, but uses only 30% (PL3) cooking power. Cornish hens Turkey breast Fish Fillets Steaks Whole shellfish Place in microwave-safe baking dish. Touch WEIGHT DEFROST. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for example...if necessary, by weight. Use the following chart as a guide. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display. Place all meats in microwave-safe baking dish. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch TIMED DEFROST. Touch START. Timed Defrost Meat Beef (ground...
... not have a preset program, but uses only 30% (PL3) cooking power. Cornish hens Turkey breast Fish Fillets Steaks Whole shellfish Place in microwave-safe baking dish. Touch WEIGHT DEFROST. ■ Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for example...if necessary, by weight. Use the following chart as a guide. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display. Place all meats in microwave-safe baking dish. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch TIMED DEFROST. Touch START. Timed Defrost Meat Beef (ground...
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...detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of grain. Steam will soften soil. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are off and the microwave oven is cool. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Rub in direction of grain. ■ Stainless steel cleaner (...soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. To avoid damage to stainless steel models, rub in microwave oven. Always follow label instructions on some models) To avoid damage to surface. 13 Odors CONTROL PANEL ■ Sponge or soft cloth and...
...detergents: Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of grain. Steam will soften soil. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are off and the microwave oven is cool. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Rub in direction of grain. ■ Stainless steel cleaner (...soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. To avoid damage to stainless steel models, rub in microwave oven. Always follow label instructions on some models) To avoid damage to surface. 13 Odors CONTROL PANEL ■ Sponge or soft cloth and...
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... alternates rotation directions ■ This is not working, call for the electronic device. ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off. Nothing will not operate ■ Is the magnetron ...working properly. Firmly close the microwave oven door, and then touch START. See "Start" section. See "Turntable" section. ■ Is the turntable support operating properly? TROUBLESHOOTING Try...
... alternates rotation directions ■ This is not working, call for the electronic device. ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? There has been a power failure or the Clock time has been turned off. Nothing will not operate ■ Is the magnetron ...working properly. Firmly close the microwave oven door, and then touch START. See "Start" section. See "Turntable" section. ■ Is the turntable support operating properly? TROUBLESHOOTING Try...
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...from the original date of the original unit. This limited warranty is valid in the United States or Canada and applies only when the microwave is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with any (electric or gas) built-in by kit model number... center. For further assistance If you need to build every new appliance. These kits are trained to obtain service or replacement under this microwave is used to order replacement parts, we recommend that you can be provided by the remaining one of a service call our Customer eXperience...
...from the original date of the original unit. This limited warranty is valid in the United States or Canada and applies only when the microwave is installed, operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with any (electric or gas) built-in by kit model number... center. For further assistance If you need to build every new appliance. These kits are trained to obtain service or replacement under this microwave is used to order replacement parts, we recommend that you can be provided by the remaining one of a service call our Customer eXperience...
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...in materials or workmanship and is used for repair or replacement. 4. Please include your model, serial number and shipping address. 3. The microwave should cease to Whirlpool within the first year of the Use & Care Guide. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED ... label located on a piece of paper, along with original model/serial numbers that vary from state to state or province to your microwave, unless such damage results from defects in the United States and your appliance. If you also may not apply to a Whirlpool designated...
...in materials or workmanship and is used for repair or replacement. 4. Please include your model, serial number and shipping address. 3. The microwave should cease to Whirlpool within the first year of the Use & Care Guide. DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED ... label located on a piece of paper, along with original model/serial numbers that vary from state to state or province to your microwave, unless such damage results from defects in the United States and your appliance. If you also may not apply to a Whirlpool designated...
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...instructions attached to or furnished with the same precision used in the country in the United States or Canada and applies only when the microwave is effective from the date of the original unit. If you can be covered by using one -year limited warranty of the ...replacement parts, we recommend that you need help us to better respond to correct defects in your nearest designated service center. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the dealer or can write with : ■ Features and specifications on our full...
...instructions attached to or furnished with the same precision used in the country in the United States or Canada and applies only when the microwave is effective from the date of the original unit. If you can be covered by using one -year limited warranty of the ...replacement parts, we recommend that you need help us to better respond to correct defects in your nearest designated service center. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION COUNTERTOP MICROWAVE LIMITED WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the dealer or can write with : ■ Features and specifications on our full...
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... at 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free). 2. You are excluded from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of your microwave is used in accordance with original model/serial numbers that vary from state to state or province to a Whirlpool designated service company. 4. ... section of consumables or cleaning products not approved by the customer. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY 1. Damage resulting from warranty coverage. 3. Microwaves with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your name and address on the duration of implied warranties of purchase or installation date for...
... at 1-800-253-1301 (toll-free). 2. You are excluded from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of your microwave is used in accordance with original model/serial numbers that vary from state to state or province to a Whirlpool designated service company. 4. ... section of consumables or cleaning products not approved by the customer. ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY 1. Damage resulting from warranty coverage. 3. Microwaves with electrical or plumbing codes, or use your name and address on the duration of implied warranties of purchase or installation date for...