® MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents .......................................2 Models MT4110SP MT4110RP 8205986/3828W5A8407 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................5 Unpacking ....................................................................................5 Location Requirements................................................................5 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................6 Turntable ......................................................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6 Display..........................................................................................6 Start/Enter ....................................................................................7 Off/Cancel ....................................................................................7 JET STARTTM Feature ..................................................................7 Clock ............................................................................................7 Tones............................................................................................7 Timer.............................................................................................7 Child Lock ....................................................................................7 Options .........................................................................................7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8 Food Characteristics....................................................................8 Cooking Guidelines ......................................................................8 Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9 Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9 Cooking Power...........................................................................10 Cooking ......................................................................................10 Cooking in Stages......................................................................10 Preset Cooking...........................................................................11 EZ-CHOICE® Feature .................................................................11 Warm Hold .................................................................................12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................12 General Cleaning........................................................................12 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................13 ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................14 Replacement Parts.....................................................................14 WARRANTY ..................................................................................16 ® 2 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. 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. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 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 the "Installation Instructions" section. Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers ­ for example, closed glass jars ­ are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven. Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water ­ for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Microwave Oven Care" section. Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. Do not mount over a sink. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: ­ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. ­ Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. ­ If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. ­ Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: ­ Do not overheat the liquid. ­ Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. ­ Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. ­ After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. ­ Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. 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 Electrical Requirements WARNING damage around the door, or dents on the interior or exterior of the oven. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs. Location Requirements Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120-Volt, 60-Hz, AC-only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. WARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL approved trim kit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put into it. IMPORTANT: The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven. The weight of the oven is about 55 lbs (25 kg). For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation. NOTE: Some models can be built into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the "Installation Instructions for BuiltIn Trim Kit." Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back of the oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results. WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven. Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety device may automatically turn the oven off. The oven should work properly once it has cooled. For a permanently connected appliance: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. 5 PARTS AND FEATURES 1 2 3 4 5 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL 9 8 1. Metal Shielded Window 2. Model and Serial Number Plate 3. Cooking Guide Label 4. Microwave Oven Light (not shown) 5. Control Panel 7 6 6. One-Touch Door Open Button 7. Removable Turntable Support 8. Glass Turntable 9. Door Safety Lock System Turntable 1 2 3 1. Turntable 2. Support 3. Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. See "Assistance or Service" to reorder any of the parts. Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY" scrolls across the display, and then a ":" will appear on the display and 1 tone will sound. If at any other time the above text scrolls, and is followed by a ":" on the display, a power failure has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and reset the Clock if needed. When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown. To Install: 1. Place the supp ...