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Basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances, including warnings and essential instructions for safe operation and maintenance.
Guidelines on where to place the microwave oven for safe operation and proper airflow.
Specifications for the electrical supply, including voltage, frequency, and grounding.
Detailed instructions on how to properly ground the microwave oven to prevent electric shock.
Explanation of the microwave oven's control panel buttons and their operations.
How to start a cooking cycle and resume interrupted cycles using the Start keypad.
How to cancel programs, clear commands, and lock/unlock the control panel.
Tips on covering, stirring, arranging, piercing, and shielding food for optimal cooking.
Guidelines on materials safe for microwave use, including testing recommendations.
Guidelines for using aluminum foil and metal, including warnings about arcing.
List of materials and items that should not be used in the microwave oven.
Guide to power levels, their names, percentages, and suggested uses for various foods.
Steps for cooking food manually using time and power level settings.
Explanation of how sensor cooking works by detecting food humidity.
Instructions for using preset weight defrost programs for meat, poultry, and fish.
Instructions for using timed defrost, which uses 30% cooking power for a set duration.
Instructions for cleaning the microwave oven cavity, door, exterior, and control panel.
Basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances, including warnings and essential instructions for safe operation and maintenance.
Guidelines on where to place the microwave oven for safe operation and proper airflow.
Specifications for the electrical supply, including voltage, frequency, and grounding.
Detailed instructions on how to properly ground the microwave oven to prevent electric shock.
Explanation of the microwave oven's control panel buttons and their operations.
How to start a cooking cycle and resume interrupted cycles using the Start keypad.
How to cancel programs, clear commands, and lock/unlock the control panel.
Tips on covering, stirring, arranging, piercing, and shielding food for optimal cooking.
Guidelines on materials safe for microwave use, including testing recommendations.
Guidelines for using aluminum foil and metal, including warnings about arcing.
List of materials and items that should not be used in the microwave oven.
Guide to power levels, their names, percentages, and suggested uses for various foods.
Steps for cooking food manually using time and power level settings.
Explanation of how sensor cooking works by detecting food humidity.
Instructions for using preset weight defrost programs for meat, poultry, and fish.
Instructions for using timed defrost, which uses 30% cooking power for a set duration.
Instructions for cleaning the microwave oven cavity, door, exterior, and control panel.
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.
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:
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.
For optimal cooking results, the manual provides guidelines on food characteristics and preparation:
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.
Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial for the microwave oven's performance and safety. The manual outlines cleaning procedures for various parts:
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.
General| Style | countertop |
|---|---|
| Color | stainless steel |
| Total Capacity | 2.2 cubic feet |
| Cooking Programs | 18 |
| Control Options | defrost, pizza, popcorn, beverage |
| Power Levels | 10 |
| Sensor Cooking | yes |
| Control Type | button |
| Child Lock | yes |
| Timer | yes |
| Interior Light | no |
| Smart Home | no |
| Microwave Power | 1200 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Current | 15 amperes |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 19 5/8 inches |
|---|---|
| Height | 12 9/16 inches |
| Width | 24 inches |
| Net Weight | 42 pounds |
