Whirlpool WMH53520CW User Manual

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You will need your model and serial number located on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
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frontal de la abertura del horno de microondas, detrás de la puerta.
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
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 can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and 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 instructions.
instructions.
DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this section.
■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars -
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.

Whirlpool WMH53520CW Specifications

General

Type	Over-the-Range Microwave
Power	1000 Watts
Control Type	Electronic Touch
Turntable	Yes
Number of Power Levels	10
Color	White
Installation Type	Over-the-Range
Pre-Programmed Settings	Yes
Child Lock	Yes
Features	Sensor Cooking, Steam Cooking
Width	29.9 inches
Depth	15.5 inches
Vent Fan CFM	300 CFM
Turntable Diameter	12 inches
Cooking Modes	Reheat

Summary

Microwave Oven Care

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions for Microwave Energy Exposure

Instructions to prevent harmful exposure to microwave energy by ensuring the oven door closes properly and remains undamaged.

Electrical Requirements

Grounding Instructions

Essential guidelines for proper grounding to prevent electrical shock hazards and ensure safe appliance operation.

Operating Your Microwave Oven

Settings Overview

Details on configuring various operational settings including Clock, Timer, Control Lock, and Vent Fan.

Key Features

Highlights of special features like CLEANRELEASE® Cavity Coating, Cooking Rack, Turntable, and 6th Sense™ System.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe Cookware

Lists acceptable cookware and dinnerware materials, including ceramic glass, paper, and plastic, for microwave use.

Items Not to Use

Identifies materials and items that should not be used in the microwave oven, such as metal, straw, and foil.

Microwave Oven Use Guidelines

Guidance on manual cooking, sensor cooking, adding time, and understanding doneness and warm hold.

Microwave Oven Care and Maintenance

General Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the microwave oven's interior, exterior, control panel, and specific parts like the turntable.

Filter and Bulb Replacement

Procedures for installing and replacing charcoal filters, grease filters, and cooktop/cavity light bulbs.

Available Accessories and Supplies

List of available replacement parts and cleaning supplies for the microwave oven.

Problem Solver and Troubleshooting

Microwave Oven Not Operating

Troubleshooting steps for when the microwave oven fails to power on or function correctly.

Arcing in Microwave Oven

Guidance on identifying and resolving arcing issues, often related to soil buildup or improper use.

Turntable Rotation Changes

Explanation for the turntable's changing rotation direction, noting it's normal motor operation.

Display Messages

Interpreting display messages, including error codes and power failure indicators, for troubleshooting.

Fan Operation During Cooktop Use

Information about the automatic operation of the microwave's cooling and vent fans during cooktop use.

Radio, TV, or Phone Interference

Tips for minimizing or eliminating interference with radio, TV, or cordless phones caused by microwave operation.

Whirlpool Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Details

Details of the one-year limited warranty, covering parts and labor for defects in materials or workmanship.

Warranty Exclusions

Specific conditions and services not covered by the Whirlpool warranty, such as installation and cosmetic damage.

Warranty Disclaimers

Legal disclaimer regarding implied warranties and limitations on liability for incidental or consequential damages.