background image

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished 
with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to 
correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid 
only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 
United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited 
warranty. 

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or repair house 

fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing. 

2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage. 

3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is contrary 

to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions. 

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in accordance with 

electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Whirlpool. 

5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage results from 

defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Whirlpool within 30 days from the date of purchase. 

6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures. 

7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the 

home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty. 

8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance. 

9. Expenses for travel and transportation 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 removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty is void if 

the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance. 

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer. 

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO 
ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS 
OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER 
RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE. 

 

If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

9/07

For additional product information or to view FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), visit www.whirlpool.com

If you do not have access to the Internet and you need assistance using your product, you may contact Whirlpool at the number below.

Have your complete model number ready. You can find your model number and serial number on the label located on the upper or lower front 

facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.

For assistance or service, call 1-800-253-1301.

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Please keep this User Instructions and model number information for future reference.

WARRANTY

W10545084A
SP PN W10545167A

®/™ © 2012 Whirlpool. All rights reserved.

   11/12

Printed in China

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 ...

Reviews: