Whirlpool RJM 7500 User's Manual
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1. Don t use probe in conventional oven Don t force probe into frozen foods Don t use MEAL SENSOR probe for foods like stews that require Simmering Don t let foil used for shielding touch the probe Do keep foil at least 74 inch 6mm away from probe Secure foil with wooden picks Remove foil if arcing occurs Don t let the cable of the MEAL SENSOR temperature probe touch the plastic mode mixer cover in the top of the oven Tips e Casseroles cooke using the MEAL SENSOR probe should be made from precooked foods Do not use raw meats raw vegetables and cream sauces in casseroles Dry casseroles do not work well e Stir cassercles fo even cooking the liquid heats faster than solid foods e Thaw ozen casseroles in the microwave oven before inserting the pobe ei you are Indiv dual servings such as mugs of soup check ine probe setung im severas of the items all the mugs may not heat at the same rat e For soupy Ixtu es Daiance the probe on a wooden spoon placed ant OSs the dish Ory meatloaf mixtures don t work well Locate the fatty an 1 bony areas of roasts Be sure the probe is placed the center of the argest muscle meat area not touching bone or tat e Roasts 3nculd be defrosted before roasting see the defrost chart in your Micro Menus Cook Book e Hemember that roasts may vary in size shape and composition Use the timings for minutes per pound as a guideline as well as the2. Whirlpool microwave oven USE and CARE GUIDE MODEL RJM 7500 OVEN CAVITY VENTS CONTROL PANEL MODE MIXER COVER DOOR HANDLE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces e The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel The oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified personnel after a repair is made Do not operate the oven if the door glass is broken Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Do not attempt to cook eggs in the shell in the microwave oven Steam build up within the egg will cause it to burst Damage to the oven or injury to the user may result Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Whirlpool Microwave Ovens are built to last It is up to you to make
3. button The Probe indicator and the On indicator will glow When the probe senses the final temperature a buzzer will sound and the oven will turn off Remove the food and the probe from the microwave oven using hot pads Tmk Cleaning and Storing the Probe 1 Wipe the probe with a hot sudsy cloth Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods Do not immerse the probe in water or wash in the dishwasher Be careful not to kink the cord 2 Store the probe carefully when not in use Protect the sensor with the shielding tube 3 Do not store probe in microwave oven 4 Rough handling may cause damage to the probe and result in inaccurate temperature readings Probe Use Hints DO Do use hot pads when removing the MEAL SENSOR probe from the microwave oven after cooking Do stir foods when recommended during cooking so they will cook more evenly Reiocate the probe in center of dish after stirring Do stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving Do let roasts stand covered with foil after cooking Remove foil before returning roast to microwave oven if additional cooking is needed Do use clip on probe to shorten cable when needed DON T Don t use metal cooking utensils when using the probe Don t let MEAL SENSOR probe touch sides bottom or door of oven interior when in operation Don t use paper plastic wrap or plastic containers in the oven when using the probe
4. sure your microwave oven is properly installed used and maintained You have to be sure that your Whirlpool Microwave Oven is installed according to installation instructions installed where it is protected from the weather installed on a counter cart or shelf strong enough for its weight connected to electrical circuit according to the installation instructions grounded according to the installation instructions used only for the job expected of a home microwave oven not used by children or others who might not understand how to use it properiy kept clean and good repair servicec eparec oniy bv quacfied service technicians C ont ents Page Introduction 3 Safety Precautions POLT delaile ep esu uds e Before You Use Your Microwave Oven 2 Installation Instructions 4 How Microwave Oven Works Y 4 How to Use Your Microwave Oven 5 e To Start or Stop Your Microwave Oven 6 e Setting the Timer Your Microwave Oven 6 e Cook Power Control Wem o spese 7 e To Defrost With Your Microwave Oven 7 Tips on Microwave Oven Use e Do s Don ts and HINIS i iiis sisse 8 e Using the MEAL SENSOR temperature probe sigas e Repiacing the Oven Light Bulb 15 e Cleaning s 0 52 1 sss ses 15 e Before Calling for Service TM S Dp TC e If you need service
5. to place the probe properly DIUM 110 F Place sandwich on paper napkin Insert probe from side so tip is in center of filling Set Cook Power control at MEDIUM and MEAL SENSOR control at 110 F Thick sandwiches work best 165 F to Place probe balanced on wooden spoon 170 F in center of soup Set Cook Power control at HIGH and MEAL SENSOR control at 165 F to 170 F Stir once or twice Meat Loaf beef Sandwiches 12 ROASTING Beef Standing Rib Roast 1 Tie 4 to 6 pound roast with heavy string Cover ends of bones with foil Place roast bone side up on microwave roasting rack or inverted saucers in 12 x 717 x 2 inch baking dish 2 Calculate approximate cooking time 10 to 11 minutes per pound Cook at MEDIUM HIGH for half the cooking time 3 Turn roast fat side up and give baking dish a half turn 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 125 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM HIGH till MEAL SENSOR control registers 125 F 6 Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes Using a separate thermometer temperature should read 130 F to 135 F Beef Rolled Rib Roast 1 Tie 4 to 5 pound roast with heavy string Place roast fat side down on microwave roasting rack or inverted saucers in a 12 x 7V x 2 inch baking dish 2 Calculate approximate cooking time 12 to 13 minutes pe
6. vem iiu Imk First Medar mad ths gade ai the way through Save it for future use When yeu may wish tC up some helpful fact or suggestion Now pme b ddl the spaces beiow You wil need this ipforeat on sf vot ee for service or to ask questions about your mictoswa es oven Moce ane seral numbers are located behind the docr ot the microwave oven as illustrated Be sure to record all letters and numbers MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE MODEL NO SERIAL NO PURCHASE DATE SERVICE COMPANY CELEPHONE NO J3AVMOHOIN ISN NOA 340438 SNOILRnVO3Hd AL34VS Installation Instructions First Take everything out of the oven Wipe out the inside with a damp cloth Second Put the microwave oven on a counter cart table or shelf which has enough strength to hold it For ventilation leave two inches between the back of the oven and the wall Do not block the vents on top They are needed for air flow and even cooking This oven can be built into a wall or cabinet Kits RCK703 and RCK707 are available from your dealer for recessed installation It can also be installed with those kits above Whirlpool RDE REE and RGE series single ovens or Hardwick 7200 single gas ovens Follow the manufac turer s installation instructions The RCK710 RCK711 and RCK713 kits can be used for surface mounting on a wall The MICRO SHELF Hood Model RJH 3330 is available for mounting the microwave oven a
7. wheel advances the timer 10 minutes at a time Set the wheel after the timer knob is set at 15 seconds or more Turn timer wheel up to set 10 20 30 40 or 50 minutes Turn the wheel down to decrease t me Turn the timer knob counterclockwise to decrease times set for less than 10 minutes EXAMPLE To set timer for 22 minutes and 30 seconds 22 30 1 Push and turn knob until 2 minutes and 30 seconds appear in the display 2 Turn timer wheel up until the display shows 22 minutes and 30 seconds 22 30 Cook Po wer Control lt a gt E 5 Tarn Onok Power vont orurti gewired setting shows in the window to Whirlpool T i ut o ed setting snows e wi B Im O the oft of the tral MINUTES SECONDS Since you wil probabiy use microwave oven recipes from magazines or other cookbooks the following information about the COOK POWER settings will be usefu HI 100 s of full power MED HI 70 of full power ee MED 50 of full power MED LO 30 of full power DEFROST LO 15 of full power To Defrost With Your Microwave Oven To defrost foods in your microwave oven follow these simple steps 1 Place food to be defrosted in the oven and close door securely DEFROST 2 Set timer for amount of defrost time desired RS 3 Turn Cook Power knob to Medium Low and Defrost will appear in display above the Cook Power knob 4 Push Start button The microwave oven will automatically turn off at the
8. 0 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM till MEAL SENSOR control registers 120 F 6 Cover with foil Let stand 5 to 10 minutes A separate thermometer should read 130 F OVEN REAR ACCESS PANEL SCREW LOCATION OF LIGHT BULB HOW TO REPLACE OVEN LIGHT BULB 1 Unplug the oven power cord 2 Remove screw and access panel shown in illustration 3 Replace bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb only Bulb can be seen with the access panel removed 4 Replace the access panel The panel has tabs at the top Insert the tabs in the top of the opening behind the enclosure to hold the panel in place 5 Replace the screw CLEANING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Your microwave oven is designed for easy cleaning Most soils require only wiping with warm sudsy water For cooked on or other stubborn soils boil a cup of water 250 mL in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes The steam will condense and soften the soils They should be less stubborn after this treatment Do not operate the microwave oven with soil or any other objects between the door and the oven frame Do not use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the microwave oven interior or inside of the door If you need service or help we suggest you follow these three steps 1 Before calling for service Performance problems are sometimes caused by little things you can correct without tools Before you call for service check this list A If the oven and control p
9. MEAL SENSOR probe e Starchy vegetables tend to stick to the MEAL SENSOR probe e Do not use the MEAL SENSOR probe when cooking poultry Because of the hiah proportion of bone and the shape of poultry there is no piace where Sa meat is thick enough to place the probe properly 11 Meal Sensor Temperaiure Probe Guide Food MEAL SENSOR Tips Probe Setting Beverages 165 F to Place probe into center of mug or 170 F dish Set Cook Power control at HIGH and MEAL SENSOR control at 165 to 170 170 F Place probe in center ot food Set Cook Power control at HIGH and MEAL SENSOR control at 170 F Use MEDIUM for very thick foods such as baked beans Canned Food Casseroles 170 F to Place probe into center of casserole 175 Set Cook Power control at MEDIUM HIGH and MEAL SENSOR control at 170 F to 175 F Use MEDIUM for very thick mixtures Stir once or twice Chowders 180 F Place probe in center of chowder Set Cook Power control at MEDIUM HIGH and MEAL SENSOR control at 180 F Stir once or twice Dips 140 F Place probe in center of dip Set Cook Power control at MEDIUM and MEAL SENSOR control at 140 F 170 Place probe into center of meat loaf Set Cook Power control at MEDIUM HIGH and MEAL SENSOR contro at 170 F Poultry Do not use the MEAL SENSOR probe when cooking poultry Because of the high proportion of bone and shape of poultry there is no place where the meat is thick enough
10. R Display Control Knob MEAL SENSOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL Temperature Control Knob Probe Indicator Sensor START BUTTON ON INDICATOR Tmk 3AVMOUOIN YNOA ISN OL MOH SWHOM N3AO 3AVMOUDIMW To Start Your Microwave ven 1 Push in button on the handle and open the door 2 Place the food in the oven and close the door Door will automatically latch 3 Set the MEALTIMER to the desired cooking time The light inside the oven will come on 4 Turn the Cook Power control until the desired power level shows in the window See page 7 for directions on how to set Cook Power control 5 Push the Start Button The On indicator will glow At the end of the cooking time a bell will ring and the microwave oven will automatically turn off To Stop the Oven 1 Turn the timer to 00 00 or 2 Push in button on door handle and open door To Restart the Oven e Close the oven door e Set MEALTIMER to desired cooking time e Push the Start button Tmk Setting The Timer On Your E Microwave Oven Use the digital timer to set your microwave oven to cook with time e Push and turn the knob clockwise to set cooking times for less than 10 minutes NOTE When setting cooking times for less than 20 seconds turn the timer knob to 20 seconds first and then back to the desired time Turn both the wheel and knob to set cooking times longer than 10 minutes The timer
11. anel lights won t turn on at all els the unit plugged into the outlet firmly e Have you checked to be sure a fuse or circuit breaker is not open B If microwave power won t come on e Are all the controls set properly e Have you pressed the START button e Is the door firmly closed C If the cooking times seem too long e 15 the line voltage to your home low or lower than normal The public utility in your area may be able to tell you if the voltage is low e Are you allowing more cooking time when you increase the quantity or number of food being cooked in the microwave oven e 15 the Cook Power set at the desired power D If the oven turns off too fast or too slow when using the probe e Is the sensing end of the probe first 1 3 placed in the center of the food or beverage e In meats is the probe placed in the center of the largest muscle meat area not touching bone or fat and have you allowed for standing time It may be necessary to relocate the probe and restart the oven e 15 the Cook Power set at the desired number e Is the probe plugged securely into the side of the oven e Has the proper Cook Temp been set lt gt Whirlpool ORPORATION 2 If you need service Whirlpool Franchised TECH CARE Service Its reassuring to know that Whirlpool stands be ww hind your new appliance with its network of TECH CARE franchised TECH CARE service companies TECH CARE service is desi
12. be into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 165 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM till MEAL SENSOR control registers 165 F 6 Cover with foil Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes Using a separate thermometer temperature should read 170 F Leg of Lamb 1 Place 4 to 6 pouna roast fat side down on microwave roasting rack or inverted saucers in 12 x 712x 2 inch baking dish Cap shank end with foul 2 Calculate approximate cooking time 15 to 16 minutes per pound Cook at MEDIUM for half the cooking time 3 Turn roast over and give baking dish a half turn Brush with kitchen bouquet 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 175 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM tili MEAL SENSOR control registers 175 F 6 Cover with foil Let stand 5 to 10 minutes A separate thermometer should read 180 F Canned Ham 1 Tie3 to 5 pound ham with heavy string Cap top and bottom edges of ham with strips of foil Place ham fat side down on microwave oven roasting rack or inverted saucers in 12 x 72 x 2 inch baking dish 2 Calculate the approximate cooking time 9 to 10 minutes per pound Cook at MEDIUM for half the cooking time 3 Turn ham over give dish half turn 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 12
13. bove a range or cooktop Third For your safety this oven must be grounded Its cord has the 3 prong grounding plug DO NOT CUT THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG If the wall receptacle doesn t have the right plug in or if the plug in isn t grounded according to the National Electrical Code and local codes or ordinances you must have a qualified electrician put in the right outlet Fourth The outlet must supply 120 volts 60 Hz A C The microwave oven will use about 1450 watts when it is operating so no other major household appliance should share the circuit Fifth Fill a glass container with about one cup 250 mL of cold water and put it in the oven Turn the oven on full power for 1 to 17 minutes see page 7 When the time is up the water should be heated Sixth If the microwave oven has been stored a cool room the fan may run slower than usual until the oven warms up to room temperature Tmk How a Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are like radio waves or radar waves They will pass through glass plastic paper and most other types of containers that are not metal Microwaves bounce off metal and are absorbed by food When food absorbs microwaves heat is created because water molecules in the food are disturbed and bounce around colliding with each other Heat is created by this bouncing and colliding like when you warm your hands by rubbing them together When all safety systems are secure door shut com
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15. ed foods are overcooked Continued cooking can only burn them further and may cause to flame especially potatoes corn on the cob and snacks Don t operate oven by holding Start button in HINTS Most of the oven s weight is on one side the side with the controls and it may be awkward to move 2 INDICATOR may flicker when the microwave oven is on This is normal 3 f your line voltage is low less than 120 volts heating and cooking times may have to be longer 4 When using recipes other than those from the MICRO MENUS Cookbook you may have to experiment with cooking times and power level settings Cook foods according to the times and quantities given in the Whirlpool cookbook As conventional cooking over cooking can burn food and may flame Shorten cooking time for smaller quantities 5 Popcorn should be made only in a popper designed for microwave use Follow instructions received with the popper The results are the responsibility of the popcorn popper manufacturer 6 Liquids heated in certain containers may overheat and flash into vapor Water can splash out of the centainer and make a loud noise This is not dangerous and will not harm the oven You may wish to avoid us 9g such containers for heating liquids again 7 DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES At the end of the ecommended cooking time the potatoes should be si antly firm Wrap potatoes in foil and set asiae for five minutes Potatoes will finish cooking while sta
16. end of the time indicated 5 Some standing time is usually necessary for complete thawing of foods before cooking Some Do s Don ts and Hints DO e Plug the microwave oven nto asepa ate 15 amnes roui Jse only an eiectrically grounded 3 pronged wall outlet e Remove metal ties from plastic bags petere Placing them n the oven to avoid arcing and possible oven damage Check carryout food containers for meta before reheating foods in them e your microwave oven only fo cooking reheating and defrosting whole eggs be ore reheating to avoid a steam muildup and possible bursting e Fo cooking times longer than four minutes avo a usg paper containers be careful of the plastics you ise Some plastics may get hot and mer recipe instructions to stir turp cr agg fonas vetween cooking cycies to avoid possible damage to e utensil or oven DON T e our microwave oven uses 1450 watts at sull cower It can t snare an outlet with another operating sppliance Be careful that food or utensils do not push against the plastic mode mixer cover Don t remove the cover e Harsh abrasives may scratch the oven finish e Jon t use dishes or utensils with metai trim staples losures or liners Metals should not be used in the oven unless espec ally directed in the cookbook Always have food in the microwave oven before operating it to avoid possible damage to the oven Store nothing in the microwave oven scorched or burn
17. gned to fulfill your SYMBOL warranty and provide the OF QUALITY after warranty service SERVICE and maintenance to keep your new appliance in top notch condition anywhere in the United States Whirlpool wants you to get the service that you would expect on quality home appliances If you move To make sure that your appliance is correctly installed and to insure its continued satisfactory operation please telephone your nearest TECH CARE service company for installation or to get the name of a qualified installer Installation cost will of course be paid by you Or if you need service 1 Call the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance or a Whirlpool franchised TECH CARE service company He is in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory listed under Refrigerators and Freezers Repairing or Ser vicing Also under Washers Dryers Repair ing or Servicing 2 Should you not find a listing dial free the Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance tele phone number 800 253 1301 When calling from Michigan Dial B00 632 2243 Alaska amp Hawaii Dial 800 253 1121 3 If you have a problem Call Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor at the COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see step 2 or write Mr Stephen E Upton Vice President Whirlpool Corporation Administrative Center 2000 U S 33 North Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 FSP is a registere
18. nding Seme potato varieties may cook faster than others Oxercooking may result in poor flavor and texture and pctatoes may scorch cr flame 5 not store utensils in the oven 9 sehot pads sore utensils can be 10 gt not block the vents Normal exhaust from Cooke gis vented out the top and back Depending on the fans exhaust may beh zt 55 se anner door liner ippeal wavy cite ne m cr wave oven has been operated for a long time This ts nul Using the MEAL SENSOR Temperature Probe The temperature probe helps you cook foods to the temperature you set The microwave oven turns off automatically when the probe senses the temperature you set When you use the probe you do not need to set a time The recipes include temperature settings To use the Probe 1 Put the temperature sensor end of the MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into the food you are heating or cooking It is important to place 15 of the probe in the center of the thickest part of the food The oven may turn off too fast or too slow when using the probe if the probe is placed near a bone in fat in an air pocket or away from the center of the food It may be necessary to relocate the probe and restart the oven 2 Place the food and the probe into the microwave oven Plug the probe into the side of the oven Close the door 3 Set Cook Power if desired 4 Turn the MEAL SENSOR control to the final cooking temperature 5 Push Start
19. pletely and the START button pushed electric current is allowed to reach the magnetron tube The magnetron tube uses electricity to create microwaves They pass through a metal tunnel called the waveguide past the wavetuner into the oven cavity Just at the point where the microwaves are about to go into the oven cavity Whirlpool Microwave Ovens use a mode mixer a slow moving metal fan to scatter them If all the microwaves went in the same direction they d all bounce in the same direction like water from a hose Some parts of the food wouldn t be touched The mode mixer works like a sprinkler to spread microwaves all around MODE MIXER THE BOTTOM How a Microwave Oven Works cont d The walls top and bottom of the oven cavity are metal Microwaves will bounce around inside the oven until they are absorbed by food The food container rests on a sealed in shelf above the metal bottom of the oven cavity Because the food is above the metal bottom microwaves can get under it through the shelf to bounce up from the bottom into the food The screen in the door is designed to keep microwaves in the oven yet allow you to see inside There are three safety interlock switches designed to make sure that the microwave oven will not operate unless the door is closed and microwaves are sealed inside Do not tamper with any of these interlock switches How to Use Your Microwave Oven TIMER COOK POWE
20. r pound Cook at MEDIUM HIGH for half the cooking time 3 Turn roast fat side up and give baking dish a half turn 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 125 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM HIGH till MEAL SENSOR control registers 125 F 6 Cover with foil and let stand 5 to 10 minutes Using a separate thermometer temperature should read 130 F to 135 F Pork Bone In Loin Roast 1 Place 4 to 5 pound roast fat side down on microwave roasting rack or inverted saucers in 12 x 72 x 2 inch baking dish 2 Calculate approximate cooking time 10 to 11 minutes per pound Cook at MEDIUM for half the cooking time 3 Turn roast fat side up Brush with kitchen bouquet 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature probe into center of largest muscle not touching fat or bone see diagram at left Set MEAL SENSOR control at 165 F 5 Cook at MEDIUM till MEAL SENSOR control registers 165 F 6 Cover with foil Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes Using a separate thermometer temperature should read 170 F 14 Pork Boneiess Loin Roast 1 Palea m pound roast tat side duwr on microwave roasting rack Or inveried saucers n 12 x 7 x 2 inch baking dish 2 Caiculate approximate cooking time 14 to 15 minutes per pound Cook at MEDIUM for half the cooking time 3 Turn roast fat side up Brush with Kitchen bouquet 4 Insert MEAL SENSOR temperature pro
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