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MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
For questions about features, operations/performance,
parts, accessories, or service, call: 1-800-253-1301
or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com
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W11083577B
Model WMC30516

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Summary of Contents for Whirlpool WMC30516H

  • Page 1 MICROWAVE OVEN Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operations/performance, parts, accessories, or service, call: 1-800-253-1301 or visit our website at www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ..........2 W11083577B Model WMC30516...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ..............2 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ...............8 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ............3 Food Characteristics ..............8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...........5 Cooking Guidelines ..............8 Unpacking ..................5 Cookware and Dinnerware............9 Location Requirements ..............5 Aluminum Foil and Metal .............9 Electrical Requirements ...............5 Microwave Cooking Power ............9 PARTS AND FEATURES ..............6 Manual Cooking .................10...
  • Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety

    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.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not mount over a sink. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is when the microwave oven is in operation.
  • Page 5: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Electrical Requirements 1. Empty the microwave oven of any packing materials. WARNING 2. Clean the inside with a soft, damp cloth. 3. Check for damage, such as: a door that is not lined up correctly, ■ damage around the door, or ■...
  • Page 6: Parts And Features

    PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. A.
  • Page 7: Display

    Display Tones When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “0:00” Tones are audible signals that cannot be turned off. These tones will appear in the display. If the “0:00” appears in the display at indicate the following: any other time, a power failure has occurred. Reset the clock if needed.
  • Page 8: Control Lock

    Control Lock The Control Lock disables the control panel keypads to avoid The Control Lock icon will remain lit in the display until the unintended use of the microwave oven. control is unlocked. To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be off. If any control panel keypad is touched while the control is Touch and hold the Cancel keypad for about 3 seconds, until the locked, there will be no response from the control.
  • Page 9: Cookware And Dinnerware

    Do Not Use Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-approved use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners, such as may become hot from heat transferred from the food.
  • Page 10: Manual Cooking

    Manual Cooking Favorite NOTE: To cook at 100% power, begin by touching the number Use the Favorite keypad to program, store, and recall the keypads to enter cook time, then touch the Start keypad. top three most frequently used manual cook programs. Each Favorite may have one or two stages (see the “Cooking in Stages”...
  • Page 11: Menu (Sensor And Non-Sensor)

    Menu (sensor and non-sensor) The following menu items are preprogrammed for quick and easy cooking/reheating. For added convenience, the available/recommended amounts shown in the following chart are included on the Cooking Guide label (see the “Parts and Features” section for its location). Menu Item Serving Size Instructions...
  • Page 12: Weight Defrost/Timed Defrost

    Weight Defrost/Timed Defrost The Weight Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used, the To Use Weight Defrost: Timed Defrost feature can be used, or the microwave oven can 1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door. be manually set to defrost. 2.
  • Page 13: Microwave Oven Care

    MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless closed should be kept clean.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    First try the solutions suggested here. If you need further assistance or more recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual and scan the code there with your mobile device, or visit producthelp.whirlpool.com.
  • Page 15: Assistance Or Service

    ■ impaired, limited vision, etc.). 30" (76.2 cm) MK2160AW/White For further assistance: MK2160AB/Black If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with MK2160AS/Stainless any questions or concerns at: MK2160AV/Black Stainless Steel Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances MK2160AZ/Anti-Fingerprint Stainless Steel...
  • Page 16: Warranty

    3. The consultant will advise whether the microwave qualifies for repair or replacement. 4. In the event of repair, you may be directed to forward the product to a Whirlpool designated service center. You are responsible for insurance and freight to the designated service center. Please include your name and address on a piece of paper, along with a copy of the proof of purchase (register receipt, charge slip, etc.).

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