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Whirlpool MW3500XW manual

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    Model MW3500XW Freezers. Refrlgeralor-Freezers, Ice Makers, Dishwashers, Bulk-In Ovens and SUrfaCe Unit% RanpS. Microwave Ovens, Trash Compactors. Room Air Condltloners, Oehumldifiel[...]

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    Contents Page PartsandFeatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Before You Install Your Mlorowave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven. ; Precautions to Avold Possible Exposure to Bxcesslve Mlcrowave Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Important safety lnrtnrctlons . . 4 Using Your Mlcrowave Oven . . . . [...]

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    Fill out and return the “MIcrowave Registration Card” Included with your oven. If the card is missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to... Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will [...]

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    IMPORTANT S4FF:T-Y INSTRI’CTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury t[...]

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    I king your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: -Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights -Command Pads - Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and the Display shows 88:88. If after you set [...]

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    Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A 4 beep sound signals the end of the Mi[...]

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    Cookine in vour microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS” Cookbook packed with the microwave oven. It contains information about: l What microwave energy is. l How food is cooked by microwave energy. l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. l Safety tips. l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven. l Cooking times for diff[...]

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    d COUd 0Wl-l The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Dis- play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the d[...]

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    4. Touch COOK POWER. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI!’ This shows the oven is pre- programmed to cook at full (HIGH] power. 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full power. 6. Touch START. d co[...]

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    Changing cook power The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle. . Touch COOK POWER. l Touch a number for the new Cook Power. 0 Touch START. The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time. OR.. 0 Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH. * Touch START. Defrosting U[...]

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    Standing time or cooking automatically after defrosting For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting. When COOK 1 follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. COOK 1 wil[...]

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    Cooking in more than one cycle at one or more cook powers For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. The COOK 1 lndlcator [...]

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    8. Touch COOK POWER. (If you want the high Cook Power, skip to step 10). The COOK POWER Indicator Lighi will come on and the Display will show “P-HI”. This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH) power. A cm 9. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. . . . . The Display will show what you touched. This[...]

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    When Cook 2 ends,“End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (Vou can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Dis- play and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day. Hints for cooklng wlfh mor[...]

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    Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on. The Disp[...]

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    Minute timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer. Use COOK 1 at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four “0”s. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want. The Display will show the numbers yo[...]

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    Delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use COOK 1 Cycle at “0” Cook Power to delay the start of COOK 2 for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put In food and close the door. See CAUTION. I. m 2. Touch COOK 1. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show f[...]

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    m 8. Touch START. The Indicator Lights and Display will show the same information as “De- frosting and cooking in two cycles” during operation. During the Cook 1 Cycle the oven will be off, but the Display will count down the set time Note: If you hear the fan start when you touch START; you have not set the oven properly. Touch CANCEL Pad and [...]

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    Installation instructions BEPORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. Installing your microwave oven 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean 2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for or shelf that Is strong enough to hold the damaae such as misalianed door, damage oven and t[...]

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    5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 vblt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time- delay fuse is recommended.) it is recommended that a separate circuit serving only thls appilance be provided. 6. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the groundlng plu[...]

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    Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to catis, counters or tables. Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer. 1. Attach the microwave oven to the wall. 4158015 Wall Mounting Kit 2. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet. 4158231 Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit [...]

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    How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You can’t see them, but you can see what they do. Mode Mixer Magnetron Glass Tray Oven’Cavlty A magnetron in the micro- wave oven produce[...]

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    Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 23-25. NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG. Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating. In rare[...]

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    DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, book or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone acciden- tally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. If a fire should start in the oven cavity: - keep door closed . turn oven off . disconnect the power supply at the cord, fuse o[...]

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    General Lnformation If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than normal 120 volts, cooking times mav be longer. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook on high Cook Power for one minute. if the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. If you need service or assistance, we suggest[...]

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    3 0 If you need service*... 4. If you have a problem*... e -Lx Whirlpool has a Call our COOL-LINE service assistance tele- SM nationwide net- phone number (see Step 2) and talk with one service comoa- w nies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. [...]

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    Notes[...]

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    r LENOTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY K)R WHIRLPOOL” MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY MWOOZ Wl.l ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided bV an autho- rized WhIrlpool” service company. LIMITED KHIR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year Fro[...]