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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 result in harmful exposure 
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or 
tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and 

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on 
sealing surfaces.

(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly 

important that the oven door close properly and that there 
is no damage to the:

(1) 

Door (bent),

(2) 

Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(3) 

Door seals and sealing surfaces. 

 

(d) 

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone 

except properly qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as 

described in the 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. 

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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when 

used by children. 

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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.

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The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified 

service personnel. Call an authorized service company for 
examination, repair, or adjustment. 

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Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. 

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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the 

microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen 
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar 
locations.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave 

Oven Care” section.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven 

when 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 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.

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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be 
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to 
be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container 
is removed from the microwave oven is not always 
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS 
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER 
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS 
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. 

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

– Do not overheat the liquid.

– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

– After heating, allow the container to stand in the 

microwave oven for a short time before removing the 
container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other 

utensil into the container.

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Do not mount over a sink. 

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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave 
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

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Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not 
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.  

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When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 

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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking 
equipment.

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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 
36" (91.44 cm).

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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive 
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may 
damage the filter.

Summary of Contents for WMH53520CW

Page 1: ...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 follow ins...

Page 2: ...er edge of table or counter 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 when 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 insid...

Page 3: ...e oven must be grounded 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 o...

Page 4: ...ools the fan will automatically decrease its speed then turn off Light Timer Set the cooktop light to turn on and off at certain times Touch OPTIONS CLOCK to reach the Light Timer submenu and follow the prompts to set the light on time and light off time in hours and minutes or to cancel Light Timer NOTE Light Timer uses 12 hour clock only Filter Reset Reset the filter status after replacing and o...

Page 5: ... stage then enter the cook time and cook power of each then touch the Start control Sensor Cooking A sensor in the microwave oven detects moisture released from food as it heats and adjusts the cooking time accordingly Make sure microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 1 minute Use microwave safe dish with loose fitting lid or cover microwave safe dish with plastic wrap and vent For optimal...

Page 6: ...he tab area and drop out the filter To reinstall place end of the filter into the opening opposite the tab area swing up the other end and slide it toward the tab area Charcoal filter The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the top front of the microwave oven The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months or as prompted by filter status indicator Remove ...

Page 7: ...owave oven Check the following Soil buildup Soil buildup on cavity walls microwave inlet cover cooking rack supports and area where the door touches the frame can cause arcing See General Cleaning in Microwave Oven Care section Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages Enter clock with flashing digits ...

Page 8: ...sportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an authorized Whirlpool servicer is not available 10 The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Major appliances with original model serial numbers that have been ...

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