Whirlpool WMC20005YW - User Manual

Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS .................................................. 4 Unpacking .................................................................................... 4Location Requirements .....

Page 3 - MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY; Your safety and the safety of others are very important.; DANGER; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

3 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what canhappen if the instructi...

Page 4 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; Unpacking; Location Requirements

4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: ■ a door that is not lined up correctly ■ damage around the door, or ■ dents on the interior or exterior of the microwave oven. If th...

Page 5 - Electrical Requirements; PARTS AND FEATURES; Turntable; WARNING; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

5 Electrical Requirements 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 oven. PARTS A...

Page 6 - MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL; Display; Start

6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “:” will appear in the display. If the “:” appears in the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed. While the microwave oven is being programmed, the display shows cooking p...

Page 7 - Clock; Timer; Tones; Control Lock

7 Clock This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59). To Set: The microwave oven must be off. 1. Touch and hold CLOCK (TIMER/CLOCK) pad for 3 seconds to enter Clock mode. The “hour” digit will flash. 2. Touch [+] or [–] pad repeatedly until the desired hour is displayed (1 to 12). 3. Touch CLOCK p...

Page 8 - MICROWAVE OVEN USE; Food Characteristics

8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to...

Page 9 - Cookware and Dinnerware; Aluminum Foil and Metal; Microwave Cooking Power

9 Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then t...

Page 10 - Manual Cooking; Defrost

10 Manual Cooking Cook time may be set in the following increments, in minutes and seconds: To Use: 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. 2. Touch the [+] or [–] pad. The default time of 5 seconds will show in the display. Touch the [+] or [–] pad repeatedly to set the desired time. Tou...

Page 12 - MICROWAVE OVEN CARE; General Cleaning

12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage...

Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING

13 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician. Micro...

Page 14 - ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE; Replacement Parts

14 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance...

Whirlpool WMC20005YW - User Manual

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