# How to Determine the Wattage of a Whirlpool Microwave
The internal heating systems used in microwaves differs among manufacturers and individual units. The heating power is measured by the amount of wattage provided by the microwave. Whirlpool publishes the wattage provided by all of their models, and you can discover this number through a variety of methods. As long as you have either the microwave itself, the owner's manual or the model number, you will be able to determine the wattage.
Instructions
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Open the Whirlpool microwave's door and look on the bottom front frame. There will be a model number plate attached here.
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Look for either "Output," "Watts" or "Wattage" on the label. The number listed next to this is the wattage; it can be anywhere from 300 watts to over 1200 watts.
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Look in the owner's manual for the Whirlpool microwave if there is no wattage designation on the microwave itself. The manual will list the model's specifications, including the wattage.
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Look for the model number on the model number plate if you don't have the manual. Call Whirlpool at 866-698-2538 and tell them the model number. A representative will be able to tell you the wattage of the Whirlpool microwave.
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