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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

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.

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 that 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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 “GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the pro-
vided Installation Instructions.

Install or locate the microwave oven only in 
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

Some products such as whole eggs in the shell 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 use 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

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.

See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Microwave Oven Care” section.

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.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags

before placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven

door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect 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.

Summary of Contents for Estate TMH14XL

Page 1: ...ATION Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www estateappliances com Table of Contents 2 3828W5A2450 8184642 Model TMH14XL ...

Page 2: ...an 7 Cooktop Light 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 7 Food Characteristics 7 Cooking Guidelines 7 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 8 Cooking Power 8 Cooking 9 Popcorn 9 Baked Potato 9 Cooking in Stages 10 Reheating 10 Defrosting 10 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 11 General Cleaning 11 Replacing Filters 11 Replacing Cooktop Light 12 Replacing Microwave Oven Light 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVI...

Page 3: ...s Some products such as whole eggs in the shell 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 use 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...

Page 4: ...urn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operat ed in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven Do not ...

Page 5: ...rounded 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...

Page 6: ...Minute pad Touching ADD A MINUTE during a cook cycle will add 1 minute of cook time at the current cook power Touching ADD A MINUTE when the microwave oven is not in use or after a cook cycle has ended will start the microwave oven for 1 minute of cook time at 100 cook power Clock This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a m or p m To Set Before setting make sure the microwave oven and Timer are ...

Page 7: ...se them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time FoodCharacteristics When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more qu...

Page 8: ...bjects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven CookingPower Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent name or number For example 70 7 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil Metal See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Brown...

Page 9: ...brand and fat content Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn To Use POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN 2 Touch number pad 1 for 1 75 oz 50 g bag 2 for 3 0 oz 85 g bag or 3 for 3 5 oz 99 g bag 3 Touch START ENTER The display will count down the popping time When the popcorn cycle ends End will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones ...

Page 10: ...can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results How foods are stored can affect results Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of cycle for more even defrosting Use sma...

Page 11: ...uice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or non abrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dishwasher ReplacingFilters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month The...

Page 12: ...a candelabra base 30 watt bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave or disconnect power 2 Remove the two outer vent grille mounting screws located above the cover 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 4 Lift up the bulb cover 1 Bulb cover 5 Replace light C...

Page 13: ...ing call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable rotates both directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing There has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock s...

Page 14: ...ations on our full line of appliances Installation information Use and maintenance procedures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty s...

Page 15: ...15 Notes ...

Page 16: ...ABLE 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 may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool de...

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