A:AnswerHello! This microwave comes with the added feature of a 2-step door opening functionality to avoid unintended access. The STOP/UNLOCK button can be used to pause/cancel the function during or after cook time. The STOP/UNLOCK button can be used for 2-step door opening: 1. Once you set the cooking time and press the START button, the Door Lock icon will appear on the display. 2. To open the microwave: ■ Press STOP/UNLOCK. ■ Press door release button. NOTE: Once you press the STOP/UNLOCK button to stop/pause any function, the Door Lock icon will disappear for 10 seconds and you will be able to press the door release button to open the door. The Door Lock icon will reappear after 10 seconds and require you to repeat steps 1 and 2 to open the door. NOTE: When the machine is powered on after plug-in, the 2-Step Door function will not be triggered. If a cooking cycle starts after the door closes, then 2 steps are required to open the door. Once the 2 steps have been used to open the door, if the door closes and no cooking power is applied, then you can open the door by just pressing the door release button. NOTE: This microwave comes with the added feature of a 2-step door opening functionality to avoid unintended access. When children do not have access to the appliance, there is a disable function if the 2-step functionality is not needed.
Disable/Enable 2-step door function operation on the display: Steps to disable the 2-step door function operation: 1. After pressing the STOP/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds, “DI:_0” will show on the display. 2. After pressing the “0” button, “DI:_1” will show on the display. 3. Press the START/+30 sec button to confirm. NOTE: DI (Disable) NOTE: If you unplug the microwave, it will remember the last operation. You will not need to disable or enable the 2 step door function again. Steps to enable the 2-step door function operation: 1. After pressing the STOP/UNLOCK button for 3 seconds, “EA:_0” will show on the display. 2. After pressing the “0” button, “EA:_1” will show on the display. 3. Press the START/+30 sec button to confirm. NOTE: EA (Enable) IMPORTANT: Disabling this feature should only be done when the owner is certain and children are not present.
A:AnswerThank you for your inquiry about our Whirlpool appliances. On model WMCS7022SZ, the start button is a 30-second button, or you can press "Cook Time" and enter the selected time you would prefer.
