Whirlpool WMC50522HS - User Manual

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Summary

Microwave Oven Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety precautions for operating the microwave oven to prevent hazards.

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

Guidelines to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy during operation.

Installation Instructions

Electrical Requirements

Specifications for the electrical supply needed for the microwave oven.

Grounding Instructions

Proper grounding procedures to ensure electrical safety.

Microwave Oven Use

Cooking Guidelines

Tips for optimal cooking, including covering, stirring, arranging, piercing, and shielding.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave Cooking Power

Explanation of power levels and their recommended uses for various foods.

Cooking Modes

Manual Cooking

Instructions for cooking manually at specific power levels and times.

Sensor Cooking

How the sensor cooking feature works and its requirements for humidity detection.

Troubleshooting

Nothing Will Operate

Solutions for when the microwave oven does not turn on at all.

Microwave Oven Will Not Operate

Steps to take if the microwave oven operates but does not heat food.

Summary

Microwave Oven Safety

Important Safety Instructions

Key safety precautions for operating the microwave oven to prevent hazards.

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

Guidelines to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy during operation.

Installation Instructions

Electrical Requirements

Specifications for the electrical supply needed for the microwave oven.

Grounding Instructions

Proper grounding procedures to ensure electrical safety.

Microwave Oven Use

Cooking Guidelines

Tips for optimal cooking, including covering, stirring, arranging, piercing, and shielding.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave Cooking Power

Explanation of power levels and their recommended uses for various foods.

Cooking Modes

Manual Cooking

Instructions for cooking manually at specific power levels and times.

Sensor Cooking

How the sensor cooking feature works and its requirements for humidity detection.

Troubleshooting

Nothing Will Operate

Solutions for when the microwave oven does not turn on at all.

Microwave Oven Will Not Operate

Steps to take if the microwave oven operates but does not heat food.

This document describes the Whirlpool WMC50522 Microwave Oven, a countertop appliance designed for heating, cooking, and drying food. It emphasizes safety, proper installation, and effective use and care to ensure optimal performance and longevity.

Function Description

The Whirlpool WMC50522 Microwave Oven utilizes a magnetron to produce microwaves that reflect off the metal interior surfaces and pass through the turntable and cookware to the food. These microwaves are absorbed by fat, sugar, and water molecules within the food, causing them to move, generate friction, and produce heat for cooking. The oven is specifically designed for heating, cooking, or drying food and is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.

The microwave oven features a control panel with various functions to facilitate cooking. It includes a standard 12-hour clock, a timer that counts down up to 99 minutes and 99 seconds, and a language setting that can be switched between English and French. The control panel also features a "Control Lock" function to disable keypads and prevent unintended use.

Cooking functions include:

Manual Cooking: Allows users to set specific cook times and power levels (from 10% to 100%) for various foods.
Cooking in Stages: Enables programming up to two cooking stages with different power levels and durations, including an optional defrosting stage.
Favorite: Stores up to three frequently used manual cook programs for quick recall. These programs can include one or two stages.
Add 30 Seconds: Automatically starts the microwave at 100% power for 30 seconds or adds 30-second increments to an ongoing manual cooking cycle.
Sensor Cooking: Utilizes a sensor to detect humidity released from food during heating, automatically adjusting the cook time for optimal results. This function is recommended for use with microwave-safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids to allow steam to escape.
Preprogrammed Menu Items: Includes non-sensor functions like Popcorn, Pizza Reheat, Frozen Entree, Beverage, Soup, and Potato, which have preset cooking parameters. Sensor-based menu items include Dinner Plate, Fresh Vegetable, and Frozen Vegetable, which automatically adjust cooking time based on sensor readings.
Weight Defrost: Offers preset programs for defrosting meat, poultry, and fish based on their weight (from 0.3 lb to 6.3 lbs or 136 g to 2.86 kg).
Timed Defrost: Defrosts food for a user-specified duration at a fixed 30% power level.

The microwave oven also provides audible tones to indicate various events, such as valid entries, control lock activation/deactivation, end of cooking stages, end of timer countdown, and end of cooking cycles. A reminder tone sounds each minute after the end-of-cycle tones.

Usage Features

For optimal cooking results, the manual provides guidelines on food characteristics and preparation:

Amount of Food: Larger quantities require longer cook times.
Size and Shape: Smaller, uniformly shaped pieces cook more evenly and quickly.
Starting Temperature: Room temperature foods heat faster than refrigerated or frozen foods.
Composition and Density: Foods high in fat and sugar heat faster. Dense foods like meat and potatoes require longer cooking times.
Covering: Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time, and reduce splattering. Recommended covers include lids, wax paper, paper towels, or microwave-approved plastic wrap (vented at one corner).
Stirring and Turning: Redistributes heat evenly and prevents overcooking.
Arranging: Irregularly shaped items should have thinner parts and smaller items placed toward the center. Multiple items of the same size should be arranged in a ring pattern with an empty center.
Piercing: Foods with skin or membranes (e.g., potatoes, egg yolks, hot dogs) should be pierced to allow steam to vent.
Shielding: Small, flat pieces of aluminum foil can be used to shield thin or bony parts of food to prevent overcooking.
Standing Time: Food continues to cook after the cycle ends due to natural heat conduction.

The manual also includes a comprehensive chart for cookware and dinnerware, indicating acceptable materials for microwave use and those to avoid (e.g., metal cookware, gold/silver trim). It provides a test method to determine if cookware is microwave-safe.

Maintenance Features

Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial for the microwave oven's performance and safety. The manual outlines cleaning procedures for various parts:

Microwave Oven Cavity: Clean with mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents. For heavy soil, heating a cup of water in the oven can soften the soil for easier removal. To eliminate odors, heat a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar. Avoid soap-filled scouring keypads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, or gritty washcloths.
Microwave Inlet Cover: Wipe with a wet cloth to keep it clean and prevent arcing and damage.
Microwave Oven Door and Exterior: Clean with mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents, or glass cleaner applied to a towel. For stainless steel models, use a stainless steel cleaner and rub in the direction of the grain. Avoid abrasive cleaners or steel-wool pads.
Control Panel: Wipe with a damp sponge or soft cloth. Avoid chemical or abrasive cleansers.
Turntable: The turntable, support, and hub should be kept clean. The turntable can be washed with a mild cleanser and scouring pad or in a dishwasher. It is important to replace the turntable immediately after cleaning and not operate the oven without it in place.

The manual also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues, such as the oven not operating, making humming noises, the turntable not rotating, or display messages. It advises contacting Whirlpool Customer Experience Center for service, replacement parts, or assistance with features and installation. Built-in trim kits are available for integrating the countertop microwave into a wall or cabinet.

Whirlpool WMC50522HS Specifications

General

Style	counter top
Color	stainless steel
Total Capacity	2.2 cu. ft.
Convection	no
Power Levels	10
Sensor Cooking	yes
Quick Start	no
Defrost	yes
Child Lock	yes
Timer	yes
Microwave Power	1, 200 watts
Voltage	120 volts
Current	20a