Whirlpool MW1200XW User manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: MW1200XW

Category: Microwaves

Type: User manual

Whirlpool MW1200XW is an innovative microwave oven that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to make your cooking experience more convenient and enjoyable.

With its spacious capacity, you can easily cook large meals or reheat leftovers. The variable cook power control provides precise temperature settings, allowing you to adjust the cooking intensity based on the type of food you're preparing. The digital display and intuitive controls make it easy to set cooking times and monitor your progress.

The MW1200XW features a defrost function that quickly and evenly thaws frozen foods, saving you time and effort. It also comes with a removable glass tray, making it easy to clean up after use.

Whirlpool MW1200XW is an innovative microwave oven that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to make your cooking experience more convenient and enjoyable.

The MW1200XW features a defrost function that quickly and evenly thaws frozen foods, saving you time and effort. It also comes with a removable glass tray, making it easy to clean up after use.

MICROWAVE

OVEN

Model MW1200XW

freezers. Refrlgeralor-freezers. Ice Makers. Dishwashers. Bwll-In Ovens and Surface Un~ls. Ranges. MIcrowave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condltloners. Dehumtdl

Fill out and return the “Mlcrowave Reglstratlon Card” Included with your oven. If the cord is

missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name

and address to . . .

Whirlpool Corporation

Microwave Registration Deportment

Administrative Center

2000 M-63

Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your

microwave oven.

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully tallow the “Installation Instructions”

tound on page 7 ot thls Use & Care Guide.

Pwsonal Injury Hazard

Failure to tallow the lnstallatton Instructtons could lead to product

Before you use your microwave oven

Read thls “Use & Core Guide” carefully for fmportant use and safety information.

Store in a convenient place for future use.

It Is your responslblllty to be sure your microwave oven:

l Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The microwave

oven should be at a temperature above WF (10%) tor proper opemtlon.

l Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.

l Has been properly connected to elecfrlcoi supply and grounded.

(See “lnstallatlon Insfrucflonsl’)

l Is operated wlth the removable gloss tray In place

l Is not used by children or anyone unable to operafe tt properly.

l Is properly maintoined.

l Is used only for Jobs expected of 0 home mlcrowave oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY...

DO NOT affemptto oper-

afe this oven wifh fhe door

open since opendoor

opemtion can result In

harmful exposure to micro

wove energy. It Is Important

not to defeat or tamper

wifh the safefy inferlocks.

DO NOT place any ob-

Ject between the oven front

face and the door or allow

sol1 or cleaner resldue to

;;cz;oylate on sealing

DO NOT opemte the oven

If lt is damaged. It Is padlc-

ulorly Important that the

oven door close properly

and that there is no

damage to the

(1) Door (bent),

(2) Hlnges and latches

(broken or k~sened),

(3) 2~~11s and seailng

DO NOT opemtethe

microwave oven if the door

window is broken.

The microwave oven

should be checked for

microwave lea koge by

qualified sewlce personnel

after a repalr Is made.

The oven should not be

adjusted or repalred by

anyone except properly

quoliffed service

personnel.

DONOTOperateth0

mlcrowave oven wlth fhe

outer cabinet removed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for sate and efflclent opera-

tlon. However, as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety

pfecautlons which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon

and prevent damage to the unlt.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, Injury to persons

or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow basic

precautions, lncludlng the followlng:

Read ail instructions before using

11.

Do not use outdoors, damage to the

appliance

oven or electric shock may result.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water,

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO electric shock may result.

EX&CE;VE MICROWAVE ENERGY’ found on 13. k

eep cord away from heated surfaces,

Thls appilance must be grounded. Con-

electric shock may result.

nect oniy to properiy grounded outlet. See

14. D

o not let cord hang over edge of

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on

table or counter, electric shock may result.

page

15.

See door suface and interior cleaning

4. install or located this appliance only in

instructions On page 9.

accordance with the provided “INSTALLA-

16.

To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the

TION INSTURCTIONS” found on page 7.

oven cavity:

5. Some products such as whole eggs and

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

sealed containers

- for exampie “Osed

appliance if paper, plastic or other com-

glass jars - may explode and should not

bustibie materials are placed inside the

be heated in this oven.

oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can

6. Use this appliance oniy for its intended

char or burn, and some plastics can melt

if used when heating foods

use as described in this manual. k Do not deep fry in oven.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision

c Test dinnerware or cookward before

is necessary when used by children.

using. See page 12. Some dishes (mela-

Do not operate th!s appliance if it has

mine, Centura? etc) absorb microwave

a damaged cord or plug, if it Is not work-

energy, becoming too hot to handle and

ing prOperh/, or if it has been damaged or

slowing cooking times Remove wire twist-

dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-

ties from paper or plastic bags before

ards may result.

placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal

This appliance should be serviced only

containers can damage the oven. So can

by qualified service personnel. Call an au-

containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil

lining, staples, metaiilc glaze or trim.)

thorized Whirlpool” service company for d. If materials inside the oven should ignite

examination, repair or adjustment.

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

10. Do not cover or block any opening

disconnect the power cord, or shut off

on the appliance, fire may result.

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

17. Read and follow “OPERATING SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 10.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using youi microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There are two parts in the control section:

-The Timer

-The Variable Cook Power Control

These will be covered on the followlng pages. Read them carefully

The Timer

The

Variable Cook Power Control

The Cook Power Control allows You

to choose the Cook Power seltlng that

best meets your cooklng needs. See

the Cook Power Chart for the dltterent

percentages of cooklng powers.

Cooking in your

microwave oven

Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cooking Gulde packed wlth the mlcrowave oven.

lt contains lntormatlon about:

l What is mlcrowave energy?

l How food Is cooked by mlcrowave energy.

l What affects cooklng speed and cooklng evenness.

0 Safety tips.

l Utenslls to use when cooklng In a mlcrowave oven.

l Cooklng times for different foods.

The MICRO tvlENUS@Coaklng Guide will help you get the BEST COOKING RESULTS.

Important things to remember to get the BEST CWKIMG RESULTS.

l ALWAYS cook food for the mlnlmum recommended cooklng time. If necessary, add ttme In

one or two minute periods. then check for doneness to avold overcooklng the food.

l stir, turn or rearrange the food belng cooked about halfway through the cooklng tlme for

mast even doneness wlth all recipes.

l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved

plastic wmp Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.

l When uslng mlcrowave recipes tram cookbooks or sources other than the MICRO MENUS@

Cooklng Gulde slightly longer cooklng ttmes will be needed. For example, add 1 to 2 minutes

to a 5 mlnute cooklng tlme.

Setting the controls

Ete sure you understand the basics of mlcrowave oven cooklng before you start. Start wlth

recipes from your MICRO MENUVCooklng Gulde. Follow the dlrections caretully

Opentheovendoorby

pressing the DOOR OPEN

BlJtWi~thebottomOfthe

conlmi pane’.

SeftheCaokPawertothe

deslred setting from HiGH

toLOW.Forbestresu&

same recipes oaii for lower

Caok Pcwers. (See chart

below) The lowerthe Cook

Power, the slower the

oooklng.

COOK POWER CHART

Recipes In your MICRO

MENUvCooklng Gulde use

Cook Power setltngs from HIGH tc

LOW. Recipes from other

books and magatlnes may

use different Cook Power

percentages The followlng

chart may be helpful:

HIOn-lOO%offuNpower

MED-HIOW - 70% of full

power

MED - 50% of full power

MED-LOW/

D5FRO5T - 30% of full power

LOW -15% of full power

2.PutfoodIntheoven.DO

NOT CLOSE THE

DOOR.

3. Set the cooklng time by

tumlng the Tlmer Knob

clockwlse. To reduce the

cooklng time, turn the Timer

Knob counterclockwise.

To @et ffmer for less than 1

minute, km tfmer past 1

minute then to deslred

flme.

6. Close the door. The oven

wlil start cooklng and you

will hear a fan running.

~osfoplheoven

TumthenmerKnobcounter-

ciookwlse ta “OFF.”

&theovemdaar.Opm-

ingtheovendoorstopsthe

oven sci you can sttr, turn, re+

arrange or add Ingredients

tothefood.Closetheoven

door to complete cooklng. If

yOUremoVethefOOd,S&the

ttmer to “OFF” bebre

closing

the oven door so oven will

notoperate.

6. Whenthesettlmelsup,

the oven will shut off

automatically

Defrosflng In your

mlcrowave oven

Use the MED-LOW/DEFROST

setttng tothaw frozen food

before cooklng. Thls sefflng

cooks at 30%

of full power for

the deslred defrostlng tlme.

For suggested defrosttlmes,

see the chart behind the

oven door.

Installation instructions

SEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ lHE KXLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREWUY.

Installing your microwave oven

Empty the mlcrowave oven and clean lnslde

lt with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage

such as mlsallgned door. Damage around the

door or dents lnslde the oven or on the exterior.

If there Is any damage,

net operate the unlt

until It has been checked by an authorlzed

WhirlpooP service technician and any repairs

have been made

3. Do not block fhe vent or alr Intake open-

lngs on

the

rear of

the

oven.

Blocklng vent or alr

Intake openlngs can cause damage to the

oven and poor cooklng results. Make sure the

mlcrowave oven legs are In place to ensure

proper alr flow

II II

2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf

that Is strong enough to hold the oven and the

toad and utensils you put In It. (lhe

oontrol side

of the unlt Is the heavy side. Use care when

handling.)

The welght of the oven Is approx-

lmately 34 Ibs. (15.3 kg.).

4. Do not install the mlorowave oven so thaf

the right side Is flush wlfh a wall, shelf or cab-

Inet.

Leave clearance of at least 5 In. (12.7 cm)

on the rlght slde for proper operatton. No clear-

ance Is required for the left slde or top.

Do not install the oven next to a conven-

tional surface unit or in any area where

excessive heat and steam are gener-

ated. This could damage the outside of

the cabinet.

5. Electrical requirements

Observe all govemlng codes and ordlnancer

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fued electrical’supply is required. (Time-delay fuse

us recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit sewing only this appliance be

provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

7. For your personal safety, this appliance must

be grounded. In the event of an electrical short

circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric

shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec-

tric current. This appliance is equipped with a

polarized &prong grounding plug. It must be

plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-

prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-

erly installed and grounded in accordance

with the National Electrical Code and local

codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep-

tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the

3-PRONG 0

GROUNDING l’

WE II-2 I

WALL RECEPTACLE

3-PRONG

GROUNDING PLUG

GROUNDING

PRONG

wall receptacle is properly grounded and

polarized, have it checked by a qualified

electrician.

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of

the customer to have a properly grounded and

correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle

installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a quallfled electrlcian if

grounding

instructions are not completely understood, or if

doubt exists as to whether the appliance is

property grounded.

It Is NOT recommended to use an extension

cord with Your mlcrowave oven, but if You find

lt necessary to do so tempomrlly (until a pro-

perly grounded and polarized 3-prong recepta-

cle Is Installed), use only a heavy duly UL llsted

3 wire groundlng tYpe extenslon cord containing

three 16 gauge (mlnlmum) copper wires. It must

not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet

may affect the cooking performance of your mi-

crowave oven). The plug on the extension cord

must fit into a J-prong grounding type wall recep-

tacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle

end of the extension cord must accept the 3-prong

grounding plug of the microwave oven.

8. Plug me oven into me proper elec-

trical outlet and put about one cup

(250 ml) of cold water in a glass container in the

9. This mlcrowave oven Is deslgned for use In

the household only and must not be used for

commercial purposes.

oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol-

low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to

COOK for 2 mlnutes. When me ttme is up me

water should be heated.

DO NOT

remove

door, control panel, or

cabinet at any ttme. The untt Is equipped with

high voltage and should not be serviced unless

by an authorized Whirlpool” service tech-

nician.

SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Custom mounting your microwave oven

Your microwave oven is not limited to carts,

counters or tables. Custom installations are

made easy with kits available from your dealer.

1. Attach the microwave oven to the wall.

4158002

Wall Mounting Kit

2. Attach the microwave oven directly to the

underside of a cabinet.

4158000

Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit

4158025

Under-the-Cabinet Spacer Kit

Do not Install the oven next to or over a con-

ventlonal surtace unlt or In any area where

excessive heat and steam are generated.

l’hls could damage the mlcrowave oven.

Caring for your microwave oven

Cleaning the microwave oven

Wipe often with warm sudsy

water and a soft cloth or

sponge.

The glass tray may be

removed for cleaning. Wash

by hand in mild detergent or

in the automatic dishwasher.

ALWAYS OPERATE OVEN WITH

GLASS TRAY IN PLACE.

for stubborn soil, boil a cup

of water in me oven for 2 or 3

minutes. Steam will soften

me soil.

Be sure to clean the areas

where the door and oven

frame touch when closed.

When cleaning surfaces of

door and oven that come to-

gether on closing the door,

use only mild, nonabrasive

soaps or detergents applied

with a sponge or soft

d0m.

Rinse well.

Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash clothes, ek,

can damage the control panel, and the lnterlor and exterior

oven surtacer Use a sofl cloth or a sponge with a mlld deter-

gent or spray glass cleaner.

Operating safety precautions

To reduce the risk d fir@ eleclrical shock, InJury to persons, or

damage when using lhe mlcrowave oven, follow the precautlonr

on pages 1042.

NEVERCOOKOR

REHEATAWNOUEGG.

Steam bulld-up In whole

eggs may cause them to

burst and bum you, and

possibly damage the oven

Slice hard boiled eggs

before healtng. In rare

instances, poached eggs

havebeenknownto

explode. Cover poached

eggs and allow a standing

time of one minute before

cultlng Intothem.

Uqulds heated In cetialn

containers (especially

cytlndrtcal-shaped containers)

may become overheated. The

llquld may splash out with a

loud nolse durtng or after

heating or when addlng

lngredlents (coffee, etc)

resulting In harm to the oven

and possible personal InJury.

For best results sttr any llquld

several times before heatlng

or reheating.

I ’

/ ,

USE HOT PADS.

Mlcrowave energy does

not heat contalners, but the

hot food does. You could

get burned.

DO NOT let the oven

contlnuetoopemte

after

removlng food. Cancel

time.

NOT

heat, store or use

flammable or Inflammable

materials In or near the oven.

Fumes can create a fire

hazard or exploslon.

NEVER

lean on me door

or allow a child to swlng on

itwhenthedoorlsopen.

InJury could result.

DO NOT can foods In

me oven. Closed glass lars

may explode resulting In

damage to the oven or

possible personal InJury.

DoNoTusetheovento

sterlllze objects (baby

boffles, etc.). it Is dlfflcult

to malntaln the hlgh tem-

perature required for safe

sterlllzatton.

Do NOTdeepfryInthe

oven. Mlcrowavabie utensils

are not sultabie and It Is

difficult to malntaln

approprlate deep frying

tempemtures

Addltlonal Precautions

l Carefuliy place cookware on glass tray to avoid possible breakage

l Handle glass tray wtth care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage

l When a browning dlsh is used, the brownlng dlsh bottom must be at least 3/16 Inch above

glass turntable

DoNOTWetheOVen

for storage. Do not leave

paper products, book or

cooklng utensils In the oven

when not In use. Fire may

result If someone acclden-

tally starts the oven.

Don’t let anythlng touch the

top of the oven.

If a tire should start In the

oven cavity:

keep door closed

lumovenofi

dlsoonrnot lhe powor

supplyatthecord,tuseor

clrcult breaker.

DO NOT pop popcorn,

except In a mlcrowavs

wwvd popcorn popper

or commercial package

deslgned especially for

mlcrowave ovens.

NEVERtrytopopcornln

a paper bag. Overcooklng

may result In smoke and

tire.

Starting a mlcrowave oven

when It& empty Is not rec-

ommended. If you experl-

ment, put a container of

water In the oven.

NEVER

remove the stirrer

cover. The plastic cover

protects the mlcrowave

stirrer blade tram soll or

bendlng.

DoNoTovERcooK

POTATOES.

Flm could

result. At the end of the rec-

ommended cooklng time

they should be sllghtty flrm.

Wrap In foil and set aslde

for 5 mlnutes. They will tlnlsh

cooklng while standlng.

DoNoTmountthlsoven

over a cooktop or range.

Damage to the oven may

result

DO musenewspaper

or other prlnted paper In

the oven. Fire could result.

Do WT dry flowers, hult,

herbs, wood. paper, gourds

or clothes In the oven. Fire

may result.

DO NOT try to melt

parattln wax In the oven.

You may be burned.

connnued on next page

General Information

If your electric power line

voltage Is less than the

normal 120 volts, cooklng

times may be longer.

To test a dlsh for safe use,

put It Into the oven wlth a

cup of water berlde lt.

Cook on hlgh Cook Power

for one mlnute. If the dish

gets hot and waler stays

cool, do not use lt.

If time Is left on the timer when

you remove food from the oven,

turn the timer to “OFF” before

closing the door. Thls prevents

the oven from operating.

If you need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these four steps:

Before Calling for assistance...

2. If you need assistance%.

Performance problems often result from llttle

things you can find and fix yourself without tools

of any klnd.

It nothlng operates:

l lsthe oven correctly plugged Into a live clrcult

wlth the proper voltage? [See page 8.)

l Have you checked your home’s maln fuses or

clrcult breaker box?

l Have you checked the electric company for

a power failure?

If the mlcrowave oven will not fun:

l Isthetlmerset?

l Is the door firmly closed and latched?

l Dld you follow the dlrectlons exactly?

It mlorowave oooklng times seem too long:

l Is the electric supply to your home or wall

outlet low or lower than normal? Your elec-

tric company can tell you lf the line voltage

is low. Your electrician or service technician

can. tell you if the outlet voltage is low.

l Is the Cook Power set correctly?

l Are you allowing more time when cooklng

morethanonefoodltem?

If the tan seems to be funning slower

than usual:

l Has the oven been stored In a cold area? The

fan will run slower unttl the oven warms up to

normal rcom temperature.

Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ service as-

slstanoe telephone number. Dlal tree from

anywhere In the U.S.:

l-800-253-1301

and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The

Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain

satisfactory opemtion from your appliance or, if

service is necessary, recommend a qualified

service company in your area.

continued on next page

If you need service%.

4. If you have a problem%.

Whirlpool has a

-&ydtuz

rlzed Whirlpod”

service compa-

nies. Whirlpool

service technicians are trained to fulfill the

product warranty and provide after-warranty

service, anywhere in the Unlted States To

locate the author&d Whlrlpaol service com-

pany in your area, call our COOL-LINE@ sew-

ice assistance telephone number (see Step

2) or look In your telephone directory Yellow

Pages under:

APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-

ELECTMCAL APPLIANCES-

MAJOR-SERVICE 6 REPAIR MUOR-REPIIRING A WITS

WA!%ING MACHINES. DRYERS

a WONERS-SERVICING

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE

SERVICE COMPANIES

Call our COOL-LINE sewlce assistance tele-

phonenumbef(seeStep2)andtatkwlttlone

of our consultants, or it You prefer, write to:

Mr. DonaM Skinner

Dlrector of consumer Raanons

WhIrlpool corporation

2oooM-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Please Include a daYtlme phone number in

your correspondenca

lfyoumu.stcallorwrite,pbasepmmide

model number, serial number, date d pur-

cs”,p complete description ot the

ldomdbnlsneededinorderto

better r&pond to Your request for assistance

XYZ SERVICE CO

123 MAPLE 999.9993

Notes

WHIRLPOOL” MICROWA~ OVEN

WARRANTY

MWOOi

l.W@TH OF

WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL Will PAY FOR

RRl ONE-YEAR WARRAHlV

From Date of Purchase

FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in

materials or workmanship Service must be provided bY an autho-

rtzed Whirlpod” service company.

LlMlTED FOUR-YEAR WARRAm

Second Through Fifth Year

FSP@ replacement magnetron tube on mlcrowave ovens If defecttve

In materials or workmanshlp.

From Date of Purchase

WHWl.POOl WILL NOY PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the microwave oven.

2. Instruct you how to use the microwave oven.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

R Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family household use.

C. Pick up and dellvery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of

products not approved bY Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warrantv.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states

do not allow the exclusion or llmltatton of lncldental or consequenttal damages so thls llmltatlon or exclusion

may

not

apply to You. Thls warranty gives You speclflc legal rights, and You may also have other rights which

vary from state to state.

Outslde the Unlted States, a dlfferent warranty may apply. For details. please contact Your franchised Whlrlpool

dlstrlbutor or mllltary exchange.

Part No. 4874610A/4158513

Q 1989 Whirlpool Corporation

z Makers. Dishwashers. Bwlt-In Ovens and Surlace lln~tr. Ranges. Mlcroware Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Au Condllloners. Oehumldlfws. Automallc Washers, Clolhes

Whirlpool MW1200XW User manual

Brand: Whirlpool

Model: MW1200XW

Category: Microwaves

Type: User manual

Whirlpool MW1200XW is an innovative microwave oven that combines advanced technology with user-friendly features to make your cooking experience more convenient and enjoyable.

The MW1200XW features a defrost function that quickly and evenly thaws frozen foods, saving you time and effort. It also comes with a removable glass tray, making it easy to clean up after use.

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