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Summary of Contents for KCMS1655

Page 1: ... MICROWAVEOVEN 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 Model WMC30516 W10434129B ...

Page 2: ... 7 Timer 7 Control Lock 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 9 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages 10 Favorite 10 Sensor Cooking 10 Quick Touch Menu sensor and non sensor 11 Weight Defrost Time Defrost 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 13 General Cleaning 13 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 15 Re...

Page 3: ...laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children 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 inst...

Page 4: ...rom heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can...

Page 5: ...owave oven as well as poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled 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...

Page 6: ...having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 2 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved wedges in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVE OVENCONTROL f eee e e e e e...

Page 7: ...operation of the microwave oven a cooking function cannot be started if the microwave oven door has been closed for about 5 minutes The word door will appear in the display until the door is opened and closed The CANCEL control clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking It will not erase the time of day The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close th...

Page 8: ... than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned ...

Page 9: ...ookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name For example PL7 70 Medium High One of the power icons see Function Icons in t...

Page 10: ... have 1 or 2 stages see Cooking in Stages section In the event of a power failure the saved Favorites will have to be reprogrammed To Set FAVORITE 1 Touch FAVORITE 1 will appear in the display Touch FAVORITE repeatedly to scroll through 2 and 3 until the desired Favorite program number is displayed 2 Touch COOK TIME then enter the cook time 3 Touch POWER LEVEL then enter the power level If program...

Page 11: ...o 1 L stand 2 3 minutes after heating POTATO non 1 to 4 potatoes 10 oz Pierce each one several times with a fork Place on paper towel around turntable sensor 283 g each edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart Place a single potato to the side of the turntable Let stand 5 minutes after cooking DINNER PLATE 10 16 oz 283 454 g Place food on microwave safe plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand sensor...

Page 12: ... with foil before defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover DEF2 Poultry By weight Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast Place in microwave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Do not cover DEF3 Fish By weight Fillets Place in microwave safe baking dish Do not cover 3 Enter the weight Weigh...

Page 13: ...e oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic sc...

Page 14: ...ace hub support and turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle Display shows messag...

Page 15: ...Xperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications 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 ...

Page 16: ...e should cease to operate within the first year of ownership 1 Call our Customer eXperience Center at 1 800 253 1301 toll free 2 Give the consultant your model serial number and shipping address 3 The consultant will advise whether the microwave qualifies for repair or replacement 4 In the event of repair you may be directed to forward the product to a Whirlpool designated service center You are r...

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