Whirlpool WOEC3030LS Electric Microwave Oven User Guide

Whirlpool WOEC3030LS Electric Microwave Oven

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name : Built-In Electric Microwave Oven
• Control Guide : Keypad
• Features : Clock, Oven Cavity Light, Oven Timer, Microwave Function

Product Usage Instructions

Clock Settings

1. Press Settings – Clock until “Clock” is displayed.
2. Use the number keypads to set the time of day.
3. Press OVEN – START to confirm the clock settings.

Note : Pressing Settings – Clock twice allows you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation.

Oven Cavity Light
To turn the oven light(s) on and off:

• While the oven door(s) are closed, press Light.
• The oven light(s) will come on when an oven door is opened.

Oven Timer

1. Press Timer On-Off.
2. Use the number keypads to set the length of time in hours and minutes (up to 9 hours and 59 minutes).
3. Press Timer On-Off to start the countdown.
4. If enabled, timer tone(s) will sound at the end of the countdown.
5. Press Timer On-Off to cancel the timer and return to the time of day.
6. Do not press the CANCEL keypad as it will turn off the oven and/or microwave.

Microwave Function
To start any microwave function:

• Press the MICROWAVE – START keypad.
• If the MICROWAVE – START keypad is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing another keypad, the function will be canceled and the time of day will be displayed
• Press the MICROWAVE – CANCEL keypad to stop any microwave function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.

Oven Function
To start any oven function:

• Press the OVEN – START keypad.
• If the OVEN – START keypad is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing another keypad, the function will be canceled and the time of day will be displayed.
• Press the OVEN – CANCEL keypad to stop any oven function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.

Built-In Electric Microwave Oven Control Guide

FEATURE GUIDE

WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance. This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at www.whirlpool.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer our website www.whirlpool.ca. For more specific details on a feature and steps to use the features listed, refer to the titled section for that feature.

WARNING: Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

OVEN USE
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT : The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display
The display will light up when first powered up or after a power loss. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed.

Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One Tone

• Valid keypad press.
• Oven is preheated (long tone).
• Kitchen timer (long tone with reminder tone every 60 seconds).
• Function has been entered.

Three Tones

• Invalid keypad press.

Four Tones

• End of cycle (with reminder tone every 60 seconds).
• Use the Clock/Tools, Settings/Clock or Settings – Clock keypad to change the tone settings.

Settings Clock
Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings Clock keypad

Use the Settings

• Clock keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed.
• Each press of the Settings Clock keypad will advance the display to the next setting.
• After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.
• Press OVEN CANCEL to exit Settings – Clock.

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit, but can be changed to Celsius.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Audible Tones Disable
Turns off most tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones. Reminder tones remain enabled when audible tones are disabled.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “SOUND” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Sound Volume
Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

End of Cycle Tone
Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “END TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Key Press Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Reminder Tones Disable
Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end of cycle tones.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

12/24 Hour Clock

1. Press Settings – Clock until “12/24 HOUR” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

12-Hour Shutoff
The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “12 HR AUTO OFF” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Languages  Scrolling Display Text
Language options are English and French.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new language.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT : Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1. Press Settings – Clock until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press OVEN – START to select the choice displayed in Step 2. Wait several seconds for the display to change or press OVEN – START, and then continue with Step 4.
4. Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from – 30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).
5. Press OVEN – START.
6. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT : This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

1. Press Settings – Clock until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
2. The current setting will be displayed.
3. Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press OVEN – CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Sabbath Mode

• The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.
• When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.
• When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn On or Off, and the heating elements will not turn On or Off immediately.

NOTE : If a power failure happens while Sabbath mode is running, the oven will show Sabbath mode is ON, but the Bake cycle will not be ON. If the oven door is opened during this time, the oven light will turn on.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

1. Press Settings – Clock until “SABBATH” is displayed.
2. Press the “1” keypad. Sabbath Mode can be activated for baking.
3. Press OVEN – CANCEL to save the setting and exit to display the time of day.

NOTE : To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat Steps 1 through 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1. Press Bake .
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press OVEN – START. For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press Cook Time, and then press the number keypads to set the desired cook time. Press OVEN – START.
4. Press Settings – Clock. Three tones will sound. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature:

1. Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.
   Keypad| Temperature Setting|
   ---|---|---
    | °F| °C
   1| 170| 77
   2| 200| 93
   3| 225| 107
   4| 250| 121
   5| 300| 149
   6| 325| 163
   7| 350| 177
   8| 375| 191
   9| 400| 204
   0| 450| 232

NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

2. Press OVEN – START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:
Press Settings – Clock, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press OVEN – CANCEL to turn off the oven(s).

Positioning Racks and Bakeware
Use the following illustration and charts as a guide for positioning racks.

Rack Positions

Broiling

Baking

Bakeware
To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. For best results, allow 2″ (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide.

NOTE : Bakeware materials and color may affect results. Dark, dull, non- stick or glass pans may require shorter baking times, in contrast insulated or stainless steel pans may require longer baking times. Follow bakeware manufacturer’s recommendations.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating
When beginning a Bake cycle, the oven will begin preheating after OVEN – START is pressed. The oven will take approximately 13 to 19 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Rapid Preheat
Rapid Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Rapid Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Rapid Preheat. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Rapid Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.

IMPORTANT : Rapid Preheat should be used only for single-rack baking.

Oven Temperature
While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE : On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non- convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the oven door to ensure proper broiling temperature.

NOTE : Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Place the food in the upper or lower oven. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information. On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide for contact information.

Keep Warm

IMPORTANT : Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food.
The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1. Press Keep Warm.

2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
   NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the number keypads to enter the desired temperature and then OVEN – START.

3. Press OVEN – START.

4. Place food in the oven.

5. Press OVEN – CANCEL when finished.

6. Remove food from the oven.

To Cancel Keep Warm:

1. Press OVEN – CANCEL.
2. Remove food from oven.

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

1. Press the keypad for any cooking function except Broil or Hold Warm or Keep Warm.
2. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
3. Press Cook Time.
4. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
5. Press OVEN – START for the selected oven. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically. The temperature and/or time setting can be changed at any time by repeating Steps 2 through 5 and press OVEN -START. To change the time setting, repeat Steps 3 through 5.
6. Press OVEN – CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1. Press Delay Start.
2. Press the number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.
3. Press the keypad for any cooking function except Broil or Hold Warm or Keep.
4. Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature. If the temperature entered is not in the range of the temperatures allowed, the minimum or maximum allowed temperature will be displayed. Enter a temperature in the allowable range.
5. Press OVEN – START.
6. Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
7. Press OVEN – START. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. To change the temperature after the delay countdown, repeat Steps 4 and 5. To change the time after the delay countdown, press Cook Time and then repeat Steps 6 and 7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
8. Press OVEN – CANCEL to clear the display.

MICROWAVE USE

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls, and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar, and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door.
• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not operate the microwave oven when it is empty.
• Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in a microwave oven.
• Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in a microwave oven.
• Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves.
• Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from the microwave oven.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
• Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, requiring significant cleanup of the microwave oven cavity. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time.

Cook Time – Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name, or number. For example, 70% = 7 = Medium-High.

Microwave Cooking Power Chart

Defrost
The Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost by using 20% cook power.

• Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting. Remove any metal twist-ties and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• If food is foil-wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.
• Slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
• Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
• Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of a cycle for more even defrosting.
• Foods left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes or frozen ready-made food should not be defrosted using the Custom Defrost feature but should be defrosted manually.
• Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, and fish tails. See the “Aluminum Foil and Metal” section in the Quick Start Guide first.

Defrost Chart
The Custom Defrost system has 6 categories: Manual, Weight Unknown, Bread, Fish-Seafood, Meats, and Poultry. Use the following chart as a guide.

*See “Weight Unknown Chart” at end of the “Defrost” section for cuts, sizes, and instructions.

Weight Unknown Chart
Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting bread, fish, meat, or poultry.

Reheat
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

Reheat Chart

Steam Cook
Steam Cook is a sensor cooking function that uses microwaves to steam food. Use steam for foods such as vegetables, fish and potatoes.

• Times and cooking powers have been pre-programmed for steaming a number of food types.
• Use a microwave-safe steamer.
• Use 1/2 cup (125 mL) water or as directed in the steamer instructions.

Beverage
Beverage is a timed cooking function that uses microwaves to warm beverages. Use Beverage for drinks such as tea or hot chocolate.

• Times and cooking powers have been pre-programmed for warming up to two beverages at a time.
• Use a microwave-safe dish.

Popcorn

NOTE : During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, and then stop the cycle.

• To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glass utensils.
• Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.
• Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper.
• For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.
• Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.
• Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content.
• The microwave uses the sensor to determine sizes that can be popped: 1.75-3.5 oz (50-99 g) bags.

Preset Foods
Preset Foods is a timed cooking function that uses microwaves to heat food. Use Preset Foods for baked potatoes, frozen entrees, or scrambled eggs.

• Times and cooking powers have been pre-programmed for baked potatoes, frozen entrees, and scrambled eggs.
• Use a microwave-safe dish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a 24-hour cycle for the clock?
Yes, this clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. Please refer to the Electronic Oven Controls section for instructions on how to change the clock cycle.

How do I set the desired temperature for baking?
To set the desired temperature for baking:

1. Press Bake.
2. Use the number keypads to enter the desired temperature within the allowable range.
3. For single-rack baking, press OVEN – START to begin Rapid Preheat.
4. For multiple-rack baking, press OVEN – START to start preheating the oven.
5. To change the temperature, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
6. Press OVEN – CANCEL when finished.

How do I set the desired temperature for broiling?
To set the desired temperature for broiling:

1. Press Broil.
2. Use the number keypads to enter the desired temperature within the allowable range.
3. Press OVEN – START and wait for the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
4. Position the cookware in the oven and close the door.
5. To change the temperature, repeat Steps 2 and 3.
6. Press OVEN – CANCEL when finished.

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