How To Use; Installing/Replacing Filters & Light Bulbs; Cookware And Dinnerware; Microwave Oven Use - Whirlpool  WMH31017AW User Instructions

Microwave-Safe
Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Ceramic glass, glass
China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
Wax paper
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time at
100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch
COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter power
level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter quantity, then
touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item,
enter weight, then touch the Start control.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to
soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover and area where the
door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as
indicated below.
Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel.
Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water.
Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.

Cookware and Dinnerware

Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware
Straw or wicker
Gold, silver or pewter
Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
Twist ties
Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
Staples
Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze

Microwave Oven Use

Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, enter number code of food item, enter
quantity, then touch the START control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g),
then touch START control
Potato
Touch POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3 or 4, about 10 to
13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch START control.
NOTE: Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges, at
least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the
turntable (not in the center).
Pizza (reheat)
Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1, 2 or 3, about 4 oz (113 g)
each, then touch START control.

Microwave Oven Care

Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave
oven. Clean monthly. Slide the filter away from the tab area,
and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of the filter into
the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end,
and slide it toward the tab area.
Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at the
top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6 months.
Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille forward, lift
it out, and remove filter. To reinstall, place the filter into its
slotted area – wire mesh side up, replace vent grille, and
secure with screws.
Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the
underside of the microwave oven, and is replaceable. Remove
bulb cover screws, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb,
close bulb cover, and secure with screws.
Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb
cover, and is replaceable. Remove two screws on the vent
grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove bulb cover
screw, open bulb cover and replace bulb. Close bulb cover,
and secure with screw. Replace vent grille, and secure with
screws.
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