User manual WHIRLPOOL WMC30516AW INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] POSITION THE OVEN AT A DISTANCE from other heating sources. For sufficient ventilation there must be a space of at least 30 cm above the oven. The appliance must be placed against a wall, ensure that the space underneath, above and both sides of the oven is empty to allow for proper airflow. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet. [. . . ] Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results. IF YOU PRACTICE OPERATING the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged. DO NOT STORE or use this appliance outdoors. DO NOT USE this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar. DO NOT USE THE CAVITY for any storage purposes. REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven. Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken: 1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks. Always use the Crisp function when preheating the crisp-plate. WIRE RACK (only available in specific models) USE THE WIRE RACK when cooking with Grill functions. STEAMER (only available in specific models) USE THE STEAMER WITH THE STRAINER in place for such foods as fish, vegetables and potatoes. ALWAYS PLACE the steamer on the Glass Turntable. GB 5 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. DO NOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS, ABRASIVE CLEANSERS , steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, or sharp metal scrapers etc. which can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel. AT REGULAR INTERVALS, especially if spill overs have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean. [. . . ] DISHWASHER SAFE: TURNTABLE SUPPORT. GLASS TURNTABLE. CRISP HANDLE STEAMER WIRE RACK CAREFUL CLEANING: THE CRISP-PLATE should be cleaned in mild, detergent water. Heavily soiled areas can be cleaned with a scouring cloth and a mild cleanser. ALWAYS let the crisp-plate cool off before cleaning. DO NOT immerse or rinse with water while the crisp-plate is hot. [. . . ]