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MICROWAVE OVEN

Use & Care Guide

For questions about features, operation/performance,

parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301.

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W10434129B

Model

 WMC30516

Summary of Contents for WMC30516

Page 1: ...VE OVEN Use CareGuide 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 W10434129B Model WMC30516 ...

Page 2: ...ck 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 ...

Page 3: ...s not designed for industrial or 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 adjustme...

Page 4: ...ool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord away from 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 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this...

Page 5: ...a sensitive thermal device may automatically turn the microwave oven off The microwave oven should work properly once it has cooled ElectricalRequirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required A 120 volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended A time delay fuse or time delay circuit breaker A separate circuit serving only this microwave...

Page 6: ...o 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 OVEN CONTROL A Door handle on models without push button open B Window C Cooking gui...

Page 7: ... Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle The CANCEL control is also used to lock and unlock the control panel See Control Lock section Tones Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off These tones indicate the following One tone Valid entry Control lock activated or deactivated Two tones End of stage in multistage cooking Invalid entry Three tones End of Timer countdown Five ton...

Page 8: ...her 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 CookingGuidelines 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 ...

Page 9: ...power level of the cycle To see the exact power level during a cooking cycle touch POWER LEVEL The display will briefly show the current power level then will return to the cooking countdown Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by...

Page 10: ...Each Favorite may 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...

Page 11: ...ped kernels Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package NOTE During Popcorn function as with all microwave cooking functions the microwave oven should be attended at all times Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds then stop the cycle PIZZA REHEAT non sens...

Page 12: ...food if necessary by opening the door Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle When the cycle ends End will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound 5 Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display Timed Defrost Timed Defrost does not have a preset program but uses only 30 PL3 cooking power To Use Timed Defrost 1 Place food uncovered on the turntable and close the ...

Page 13: ...t Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR 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 nonabrasiv...

Page 14: ...eplace 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 mes...

Page 15: ...chnicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances...

Page 16: ...del 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 responsible for insurance and freight to the designated service center Please include your name and address on a piece of paper along with a copy of the proo...

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