WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA (01) PDF DOCUMENT

Please adhere to the following safety warnings when using your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA microwave:

Children and vulnerable people safety:

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities if they are supervised by an adult or a person responsible for their safety.

• Do not let children play with the appliance. Children under 3 years must not be left unsupervised in the vicinity of the appliance.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible parts are hot.

• If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend that you activate it.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.

General safety:

• Internally the appliance becomes hot when in operation. Always use microwave gloves to remove or put in accessories or ovenware.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.

• Before maintenance isolate the power supply.

• If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

• Only a competent person can carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

• Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed containers. They are liable to explode.

• Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwaves.

• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.

• The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.

• If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the container.

• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.

• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

• The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.

• Failure to maintain the appliance 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.

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

• The appliance must be operated with any decorative kitchen cabinet door open (if applicable).

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Before the first use of your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA, please follow these steps:

1. Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.

2. Check the microwave for any damage, such as a misaligned or bent door, damaged door seals and sealing surface, broken or loose door hinges and latches, and dents inside the cavity or on the door. If there is any damage, do not operate the microwave and contact qualified service personnel.

3. This microwave must be placed on a flat, stable surface to hold its weight and the heaviest food likely to be cooked in the microwave.

4. Do not place the microwave where heat, moisture, or high humidity are generated, or near combustible materials.

5. Do not operate the microwave without the glass tray, roller support, and shaft in their proper positions.

6. Make sure that the power supply cord is undamaged and does not run under the microwave or over any hot or sharp surface.

7. The socket must be readily accessible so that it can be easily unplugged in an emergency.

8. Do not use the microwave outdoors.

9. Please secure the turn table before you move the appliance to avoid damages.

10. For initial cleaning, remove all parts from the appliance and clean the appliance before first use. Refer to the “Care and cleaning” chapter for details.

Follow these instructions for a safe installation of your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA:

1. Remove all packing material and any promotional material from the microwave oven.

2. Examine the oven for any damage such as dents or a broken door. Do not install if the oven is damaged.

3. Remove the protective film on the oven cabinet surface. Do not remove the light brown Mica cover that is attached to the right-hand side of the oven cavity to protect the magnetron.

4. Select a flat, level surface that provides enough open space for the intake and outlet vents and that is strong enough to bear the weight of the oven. A minimum clearance of 7.5cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven.

5. Put the appliance far away from steam, hot air, and water splashes.

6. If the appliance is stored/transported at sub-zero temperatures, do not activate it immediately after installation. Allow at least two hours for it to be brought up to room temperature before turning on the unit.

7. Do not block the intake or outlet vents as this can damage the oven and lead to malfunctioning.

8. The oven should be placed in a stable position to avoid vibration or noise.

9. Do not remove the legs from the bottom of the oven.

10. This oven should only be installed freestanding; not built-in or in a cabinet.

11. Place the oven as far away from radios and TV as possible, as operation may cause interference.

Electrical installation must be done by a qualified person. The WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA microwave oven is fitted with a plug and must be connected only to a properly installed, earthed socket. The socket must only be installed and the connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer accessible following installation, an all-pole isolating switch must be present on the installation side with a contact gap of at least 3mm.

This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the microwave be provided.

The WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA consists of the following parts:

1. Control panel

2. Turntable shaft

3. Turntable ring

4. Glass tray

5. Observation window

6. Oven door

7. Safety interlock system

The main accessory is the Turntable set, which includes the glass cooking tray and the roller guide.

When the WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA is plugged into an outlet, the display will show “0:00”. To set the clock, follow these steps:

1. Press the Clock pad. “00:00” and “Clock” will appear in the display. The first figure will flash.

2. Press the number pads to enter the current time. For example, if the time is 10:12, press “1, 0, 1, 2” in order.

3. Press the Clock pad again to finish the setting. The “:” will flash and the numbers will appear as the clock time in the display.

NOTE: If the numbers entered are not within the range of 1:00 to 12:59, the setting will be invalid. If the Stop pad is pressed or there is no operation within 1 minute during the setting process, the display will return to the previous clock setting.

The following table outlines suitable cookware and materials for defrosting, heating, and cooking in the WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA.

Key: ● = suitable, — = not suitable

1) With no silver, gold, platinum or metal plating / decorations.

2) Without quartz or metal components, or glazes which contain metals.

3) You must follow the manufacturer’s instructions about the maximum temperatures.

To cook food using a specific time and power level on your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA, follow these steps:

1. Press the Cook Time pad. “00:00” and “Cook” will appear in the display.

2. Use the number pads to enter the desired cooking time (maximum 99 minutes, 99 seconds).

3. Press the Power Level pad. The default level of 100% (PL10) will be displayed. To change the power level, press the Power Level pad repeatedly or use the number pads (0-9) to select a different level. Refer to the table below.

4. Press the Start pad to begin cooking.

Example: To cook food with 50% microwave power for 15 minutes:

1. Press Cook Time.

2. Press “1, 5, 0, 0” for 15:00.

3. Press Power Level, then press “5” to select 50% microwave power (PL5).

4. Press Start.

Power Setting Table:

The WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA has two ways to start cooking quickly:

One Touch Start (Number Pads 1-6):

Pressing any number pad from 1 to 6 will instantly start cooking at 100% power for that number of minutes. For example, pressing “2” starts cooking for 2 minutes at full power. You can press the Start/+30sec pad to add 30 seconds to the cooking time with each press.

Quick Start (Start/+30sec pad):

Pressing the Start/+30sec pad will instantly start cooking for 30 seconds at 100% power. Each subsequent press will add an additional 30 seconds to the cooking time.

The maximum cooking time for both methods is 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Custom Defrost Function:

This function defrosts food based on weight and category.

1. Press the Custom Defrost pad repeatedly to cycle through the food categories: dEF1 (Meat), dEF2 (Poultry), dEF3 (Fish).

2. Use the number pads to enter the weight of the food to be defrosted (range is 100g to 2000g). The input will be invalid if the weight is outside this range.

3. Press the Start pad. The oven will begin defrosting, and the remaining time will be displayed.

NOTE: Halfway through the defrosting time, the oven will beep twice to remind you to turn over the food. Open the door, turn the food, close the door, and press Start to resume.

500g Defrost Function:

This is a quick preset for defrosting 500g of food.

1. Press the 500g Defrost pad. “1.0”, “DEF”, and “500g” will appear in the display.

2. Press the Start pad to begin defrosting. The “500g” indicator will disappear, and the remaining defrost time will be displayed.

Sensor Menu (Sensor Reheat, Frozen Pizza, Frozen Meal, Potato, Rice, Veggie):

The sensor functions automatically adjust cooking time by detecting moisture in the food.

1. Press the pad for one of the Sensor Menu functions (e.g., Potato). An “SC-” number, “Auto”, and “SENS.” will appear in the display.

2. Press Start to begin the sensor cooking process. The oven will sense the moisture, and then the remaining cooking time will be displayed. The oven beeps 5 times when cooking is finished.

For best results:

• The room temperature should not be over 35°C.

• Food weight must be more than 110g.

• The oven cavity, glass tray, and utensils must be dry.

Auto Menu (Custom Cook, Soften/Melt, Popcorn):

These functions cook food based on pre-programmed settings.

• Popcorn: Press the Popcorn pad repeatedly to select the weight (50g, 85g, or 100g), then press Start.

• Custom Cook: Press the Custom Cook pad repeatedly to select a food type (CC-1 to CC-5). Use the number pad to select the weight/portion according to the auto menu table, then press Start.

• Soften/Melt: Press the Soften/Melt pad repeatedly to select a food type (S-1 to S-7). Use the number pad to select the weight/portion, then press Start.

Please refer to the Auto Menu and Sensor Menu tables in the user manual for specific food types and weights.

The Favourite function allows you to program and save up to three custom cooking procedures (1, 2, or 3). Each procedure can have up to two cooking stages.

To program a procedure (Example: Save as memory 2):

1. Press the Favourite pad twice. The screen will display “2”.

2. Enter the first cooking stage. For example, for 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 80% power: Press Cook Time, then press “3, 2, 0”. Then press Power Level, and press “8” for PL 8 (80%).

3. If you have a second stage, enter it now. If not, proceed to the next step.

4. Press Favourite again to save the procedure. The oven will beep once. Alternatively, you can press Start to save and immediately start cooking.

To use a saved Favourite procedure:

1. Press the Favourite pad until your desired procedure number (1, 2, or 3) appears in the display.

2. Press the Start pad to begin the saved cooking program.

NOTE: The procedure will remain programmed until the oven is unplugged or there is a power failure.

You can set up to two cooking stages. If one stage is Defrost, it will automatically be set as the first stage. Quick Touch Presets cannot be used in multi-stage cooking.

Example: Cook at 80% Power Level for 5 minutes, followed by 60% Power Level for 10 minutes.

1. Set Stage 1: Press Cook Time, then press “5, 0, 0” for 5 minutes. Press Power Level, then press “8” for 80% power.

2. Set Stage 2: Press Cook Time again, then press “1, 0, 0, 0” for 10 minutes. Press Power Level, then press “6” for 60% power.

3. Press Start to begin the multi-stage cooking program.

NOTE: If you want to save this as a Favourite, you would press the Favourite pad at the beginning and again at the end to save, instead of just pressing Start.

The lock function prevents unintended operation of the microwave, especially by children.

• To Lock: Press and hold the Stop/Cancel pad for 3 seconds. You will hear a long beep, and “Lock” will appear in the display along with the time of day (if set).

• To Unlock: Press and hold the Stop/Cancel pad for 3 seconds. You will hear a long beep, and “Lock” will disappear from the display.

The Timer function operates as a simple kitchen timer and does not activate any cooking function.

1. Press the Timer pad. “00:00” and “Timer” will appear in the display.

2. Use the number pads to enter the desired time amount (maximum 99 minutes, 99 seconds).

3. Press the Start pad to confirm the setting. The timer indicator will flash, and the timer will start counting down.

4. When the time elapses, the oven will beep 5 times, and “End” will be displayed.

NOTE: You cannot set a cooking function while the timer is operating. Pressing Start will not increase the timer amount. Pressing Stop will cancel the timer countdown.

To assemble the turntable set correctly in your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA, follow these steps:

1. Place the roller guide (the ring with wheels) around the turntable shaft in the center of the oven cavity.

2. Before first use, remove the tape from the center of the turntable shaft.

3. Place the glass cooking tray onto the roller guide, ensuring it sits securely on the turntable shaft.

CAUTION: Never cook food directly on the glass cooking tray and do not cook food without the turntable set in place. Use only the turntable set provided with the appliance.

Regular cleaning is essential for maintaining your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA.

• To clean the front panel fingerprint-resistant stainless steel, simply wipe with a soft cloth using warm water and a mild detergent. DO NOT use stainless steel cleaners, abrasive cleaners, or harsh solvents.

• Clean the appliance interior after each use to remove dirt more easily and prevent it from burning on.

• Clean stubborn dirt with a special cleaner.

• Clean all accessories (turntable, roller guide) regularly with a soft cloth, warm water, and a cleaning agent. Let them dry completely before placing them back in the oven.

• To soften hard-to-remove remains, boil a glass of water at full microwave power for 2 to 3 minutes. The steam will soften the residue.

• To remove odors, mix a glass of water with 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and boil at full microwave power for 5 minutes.

If your WESTINGHOUSE WMF4102WA oven will not start, please check the following:

• Is it plugged in? Ensure the electrical cord is securely plugged into the outlet.

• Is the door closed? Close the door securely. The oven will not operate if the door is open.

• Is the operation set correctly? Double-check that you have entered the cooking instructions correctly.

• Check circuit breaker/fuse: Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. If they seem to be operating properly, test the outlet with another appliance.

Arcing or sparking inside the microwave can be caused by a few issues:

• Incorrect materials: You may be using materials that are not microwave-safe, such as metal, foil, or dishes with metallic trim. Only use microwave-safe cookware.

• Operating when empty: The oven was operated while empty. Do not run the microwave with nothing inside.

• Spilled food: Food residue remains in the cavity. Clean the cavity with a wet towel.

If your food is not cooking properly, consider these possible causes and remedies:

• Incorrect Cookware: Materials to be avoided in the microwave were used. Use only microwave-safe cookware.

• Incomplete Defrosting: The food was not completely defrosted before cooking. Ensure food is fully defrosted.

• Incorrect Time/Power: The cooking time or power level is not suitable for the food. Use the correct cooking time and power level. Large dishes require longer cooking times.

• Food Not Turned/Stirred: Food was not turned or stirred during the cooking process. Turn or stir food midway through cooking for more even results.

• Ventilation Ports Restricted: Check to see that oven ventilation ports are not blocked.

If your food is consistently overcooked, the cooking time or power level may be too high. Try setting a shorter cooking time or selecting a lower microwave power level. For foods that are overheated at the edge but not ready in the middle, set a lower power and a longer time, and stir liquids like soup halfway through.

For improper defrosting results, check the following:

• Incorrect Cookware: Ensure you are using microwave-safe cookware.

• Incorrect Time/Power: The defrosting time or power level may be unsuitable. Use the correct settings for the type and weight of food.

• Food Not Turned/Stirred: It is crucial to turn or stir food during the defrost cycle to ensure even thawing.

If the sensor cooking functions are not working as expected, there could be two main reasons:

• Venting: The cover or lid on the food was not vented. A cover or lid must have a vent hole to allow steam to escape so the sensor can detect it properly.

• Door Opened Too Early: The door was opened to stir or turn food before the sensor-detected cooking time appeared in the display. Wait for the oven to sense the steam and display the countdown time before opening the door.