Whirlpool 252 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
General Information
If Your electric power line
voltage is less than the nor-
mal 120 volts, cooking times
may be longer
To test a dish for safe use, put tt
ifi6the%?% with a cup of
water beside it. Cook on high
Cook Power for one minute If
the dish gets hot and water
stays cool do not use it.
If you need service or assistance,
we suggest you follow these four steps:
1.
Before calling for assistance...
2. If you need assistance?..
Performance problems often result from llttle
things you can find and hx yourself wlthout tools
of any kind
If nothing operates:
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Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with proper voltage? [See page 16.)
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Have you checked Your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
If the microwave oven will not run:
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Is the oven being used as a timer’
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Is the door firmly closed and latched?
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Did you touch START’,
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Did you follow the dtrections exactly’
If microwave cooking times seem too long:
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Is the electric supply to Your home low or lower
than normal? Your electric company can tell
you if the line voltage is low.
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Is the Cook Power at the recommended
setting?
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Are You cooking more than one food item?
More time will be needed
If the display shows a time counting down but
the oven is not cooking:
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Is the oven door closed completely7
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Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer?
If you do not hear the Programming Tone:
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Is the command correct?
If there has been a power interruption,
the Display will be blank. Reset the clock
(Page
6).
Call the Whirlpool COOL-LINEa service as-
sistance telephone number. Dial free from:
Continental U.S. . . . . . . (800) 253-1301
Michigan . . . . . . . (800) 632-2243
Alaska & Hawaii . . . (800) 253-1121
and talk wtth one of our trained Consultants The
COnSultant
can Instruct You on how to obtain
satisfactory operation from Your appltance or, of
service
IS
necessary. recommend a qualifled
service company in your area
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