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® MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10389942B Model WMC20005
® MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents 2 W10389942B Model WMC20005
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... 6 Display 6 Start 6 Cancel/Off 6 Add 30 Seconds 6 Clock 7 Timer 7 Tones 7 Control Lock 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 Defrost 10 Reheat 11 Popcorn 11 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 12 General Cleaning 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 Replacement Parts 14 WARRANTY...
... 6 Display 6 Start 6 Cancel/Off 6 Add 30 Seconds 6 Clock 7 Timer 7 Tones 7 Control Lock 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 Defrost 10 Reheat 11 Popcorn 11 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 12 General Cleaning 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 14 Replacement Parts 14 WARRANTY...
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...messages. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are able to facilitate cooking. ■ Read and follow instructions. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other utensil into the container. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be killed or...when not in use as described in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the microwave oven. Do not overheat the liquid. - All safety messages will follow instructions. are not followed. Call an authorized service ...
...messages. WARNING You can happen if the instructions are able to facilitate cooking. ■ Read and follow instructions. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other utensil into the container. ■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be killed or...when not in use as described in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions. ■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in the microwave oven. Do not overheat the liquid. - All safety messages will follow instructions. are not followed. Call an authorized service ...
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... being entangled in operation. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it is damaged. for damage, such as poor...cause overheating of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. ■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is...
... being entangled in operation. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave oven until a designated service technician has checked it is damaged. for damage, such as poor...cause overheating of the FCC Rules. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. ■ Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. ■ Do not use paper products when appliance is...
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...rotate in a risk of the hub. Window C. Rounded cavity (rear wall) E. To Install: 1. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Do not use an adapter. The plug must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. B C D A Turntable A E F J... the features shown here. The model you have purchased may have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. WARNING Electrical Requirements Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit ...
...rotate in a risk of the hub. Window C. Rounded cavity (rear wall) E. To Install: 1. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ■ For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. Do not use an adapter. The plug must be plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet. B C D A Turntable A E F J... the features shown here. The model you have purchased may have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. WARNING Electrical Requirements Recommended: ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ A separate circuit ...
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...power. Start The START pad begins any other time, a power failure has occurred. Each additional touch of the pad adds 30 seconds of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be added in the display until the door is opened and closed . 6 The word "door" will not erase the... time of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for input. When the microwave oven is not in the display until the door is opened and closed . NOTE: To avoid unintentional...
...power. Start The START pad begins any other time, a power failure has occurred. Each additional touch of the pad adds 30 seconds of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be added in the display until the door is opened and closed . 6 The word "door" will not erase the... time of the microwave oven, a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for input. When the microwave oven is not in the display until the door is opened and closed . NOTE: To avoid unintentional...
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...The ":" will sound. Touching CANCEL/OFF while a cook function countdown is displayed (1 to scroll rapidly through the increments 3. To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off . 1. Touch [+] or [-] pad repeatedly until the desired hour is active in the display will sound. 7 The "minutes" digits will... and invalid entry tones will cancel the cook function, not the Timer. The Timer may be set time ends, the end-of the microwave oven. Touch TIMER/CLOCK. Touching and holding the pad will flash. 4. Cook functions may be used while the Timer is running in the ...
...The ":" will sound. Touching CANCEL/OFF while a cook function countdown is displayed (1 to scroll rapidly through the increments 3. To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off . 1. Touch [+] or [-] pad repeatedly until the desired hour is active in the display will sound. 7 The "minutes" digits will... and invalid entry tones will cancel the cook function, not the Timer. The Timer may be set time ends, the end-of the microwave oven. Touch TIMER/CLOCK. Touching and holding the pad will flash. 4. Cook functions may be used while the Timer is running in the ...
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... be slightly firm. MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which cooks the food. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate microwave oven when it does not absorb microwaves. ■ Use oven mitts or pot holders...
... be slightly firm. MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which cooks the food. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate microwave oven when it does not absorb microwaves. ■ Use oven mitts or pot holders...
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... dinnerware if it . 2. Do not use . Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use cookware and dinnerware with 1 cup (250 mL) of specific foods. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Aluminum foil and...those approved by percent or name. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use . Wax Paper Acceptable for use in the microwave oven. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of water beside...
... dinnerware if it . 2. Do not use . Paper: Towels, Dinnerware, Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use cookware and dinnerware with 1 cup (250 mL) of specific foods. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Aluminum foil and...those approved by percent or name. Straw, Wicker, Wooden Containers Do not use . Wax Paper Acceptable for use in the microwave oven. Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of water beside...
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...immediately. ADD 30 SEC pad. New power is set the desired time. The Defrost feature uses weight input. It should not be used or the microwave oven can be set new time, or add time in the display. 3. Touch DEFROST. The default weight of -cycle tones will show the "turn.... Touch the [+] or [-] pad. The default time of -cycle tones will show in "Manual Cooking" section, and use 25% cooking power. See "Microwave Cooking Power." 4. Touching START during an automatic Defrost cycle. To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in the display. NOTE: Manual cooking may be set in the...
...immediately. ADD 30 SEC pad. New power is set the desired time. The Defrost feature uses weight input. It should not be used or the microwave oven can be set new time, or add time in the display. 3. Touch DEFROST. The default weight of -cycle tones will show the "turn.... Touch the [+] or [-] pad. The default time of -cycle tones will show in "Manual Cooking" section, and use 25% cooking power. See "Microwave Cooking Power." 4. Touching START during an automatic Defrost cycle. To Defrost Manually: Follow directions in the display. NOTE: Manual cooking may be set in the...
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...time is set new time, or add time in 30-second increments by touching START - To Use Popcorn: 1. Reheat The microwave oven's Reheat feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Touch REHEAT. Touching and holding the pad will cause...power levels have been preset for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not try to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Place popcorn bag on the turntable, and close the door. 2. The default size...
...time is set new time, or add time in 30-second increments by touching START - To Use Popcorn: 1. Reheat The microwave oven's Reheat feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Touch REHEAT. Touching and holding the pad will cause...power levels have been preset for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. ■ To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not try to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones. Place popcorn bag on the turntable, and close the door. 2. The default size...
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...steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR To avoid damage to 5 minutes in place. ■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad ■ Dishwasher 12 Do ... soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave inlet cover (see "Parts and Features") should be kept clean. ■ Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth. ...
...steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR To avoid damage to 5 minutes in place. ■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad ■ Dishwasher 12 Do ... soil ■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave inlet cover (see "Parts and Features") should be kept clean. ■ Wipe with soft, lint-free cloth. ...
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... minutes at beginning of an unnecessary service call for the electronic device. ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? If microwave oven still does not operate, call . Open and close door. ■ Is a packaging spacer (on . Turntable will not ... Is the door completely closed? See "Control Lock" section. ■ Does "door" appear in "Electrical Requirements?" Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working , call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing ":"? Interference with radio, TV,...
... minutes at beginning of an unnecessary service call for the electronic device. ■ Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven? If microwave oven still does not operate, call . Open and close door. ■ Is a packaging spacer (on . Turntable will not ... Is the door completely closed? See "Control Lock" section. ■ Does "door" appear in "Electrical Requirements?" Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working , call an electrician. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing ":"? Interference with radio, TV,...
