Whirlpool MT8066SE User's Manual
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1. AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL or CSA approved trim kit Doing so can result in death fire or electrical shock NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back of the oven where the intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will not work until it has cooled enough 6 Power supply cord y Exhaust vents Air intake on bottom in front openings INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical sho2. 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door Set the cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds Set the cook power Example for 50 cook power NOTES e You cannot enter a cook power higher than 10 If you touch a number from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For example if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 e If you touch Number pad 0 then another number your microwave oven will ignore Number pad 0 TIMER ajo a W Ni a a a 82 S Q g o 2 Q z8 Q m2 m2 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v c a a a AKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gi7e9 START POTATOES a a a a A AKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY Gize9 START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v i P a BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gjize START POTATOES YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v a ou a AKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY Gize9 START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Start the oven At end of cooking time Four tones will sound Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day To see the cook power during cooking N
3. HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 3 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action t When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 41 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need assistance or service in Canada 1 If the problem is not due 2 If you need servicet to one of the items listed Contact your nearest Inglis Limited in Troubleshooting t Appliance Service branch or authorized Contact the dealer from whom you servicing outlet to service your appliance purchased your appliance See list on next
4. all settings for a function but do not touch the Start Enter pad in 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will flash Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle and two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or press the command pad e Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructions Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the display will show If a time of day is not set will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function NOTES e You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food To set time 1 Choose the setting 2 Enter the time of day Example for 5 30 3 Touch CLOCK SET or START ENTER e If you enter an
5. breaking it If your turntable cracks or Glass turntable breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the brown ing dish bottom must be at least 46 inch 6mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish j Electrical connection If your electric power line or outlet Circuit breaker voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times or fuse box may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features i Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield pre vents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 9 13 and 35 for more details 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 15 and 16
6. cook power name usually used It stands for a different percentage of cook also tells you when to use each cook power power Many microwave cookbook recipes Follow recipe or food package instructions if tell you by number percent or name which available Cool Power to use NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT 10 100 of full power High e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High e Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats Defrost poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit 21
7. energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The glass turntable of your microwave Glass turntable oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW Y
8. ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting e The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if the food begins to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Break apart and remove food when required 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat one of four differ NOTES ent types of food without needing to set e For casserole soups sauces and pizza heating times or cook powers To use slice if you do not enter a quantity within REHEAT follow the steps below 2 seconds REHEAT will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 3 seconds to enter a quant
9. incorrect time three tones will sound Err then 0 will appear on the display Re enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will return to the time already on the display YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v M v gl E olo OII A SET O Cc O I BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v vy CUPS om BAKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY gi7E gt START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds TIMER YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a CUPS a oO Ole olo OII SET O I F gt BAKED FR ENTREE QTY gizE7 START POTATOES 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the minute timer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE You can use the minute timer to set a delayed start time Set the delayed start time with the minute timer by following Steps 1 and 2 below Then set cook time as described in the Using Your Microwave Oven section 1 Touch 0 TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v B TIMER i O e I 2 Enter the time to be counted down A a CUPS BAKE a yy a 5 FR ENTREE QTY gjze START POTATOES TIMED Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds TIMER 3 Start the countdown YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DE
10. lt Whirlpool Use AndCare Table of Contents complete 66 2 A Note to You Microwave Oven Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and AnSwWeIS 0 000000e Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service 000 In the U S A for assistance or service call the Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 In Canada for assistance or service see pages 42 and 43 MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT8066SE YMT8066SE MT8068SE YMT8068SE PART NO NEW 65250501 4393202 Table of Contents A Note to YOU 0 ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeetteeeeees 3 Microwave Oven Safety eee 4 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 5 Installation Instructions 006 6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven c ccecccesteeeeeees 8 How your microwave oven works 8 Testing your microwave oven 10 For the best cooking results 0 10 Testing your dinnerware or COOKWANG fisciceetesictdn itedetieedrki ads 11 Operating safety precautions 11 Microwave oven features e 14 Con
11. not operate the microwave oven if it electric shock fire injury to persons or has a damaged cord or plug if it is not exposure to excessive microwave energy working properly or if it has been e Read all instructions before using the damaged or dropped microwave oven e The microwave oven should be serviced e Read and follow the specific PRE only by qualified service personnel Call CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE an authorized Whirlpool service company EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE for examination repair or adjustment MICROWAVE ENERGY found in e Do not cover or block any openings on this section the microwave oven e The microwave oven must be e Do not store the microwave oven outdoors grounded Connect only to properly Do not use the microwave oven near grounded outlet See GROUNDING water for example near a kitchen sink INSTRUCTIONS found in the in a wet basement or near a swimming Installation Instructions section pool and the like e Install or locate the microwave oven e Do not immerse cord or plug in water only in accordance with the provided e Keep cord away from heated surfaces Installation Instructions eD o not let cord hang over edge of table e Some products such as whole eggs or counter in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual D
12. page or call the Inglis Limited wey Consumer Assistance Centre When asking for help or service SS toll free 8 30 a m 6 p m Please provide a detailed description of EST at 1 800 461 5681 the problem your appliance s complete Please include a daytime phone number in model and serial numbers and the your correspondence purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request How to obtain service KEEP A COPY OF THE SALES RECEIPT SHOWING THE DATE OF PURCHASE PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL ASSURE YOU OF IN WARRANTY SERVICE 1 All service should be handled by an Authorized Service Centre DO NOT return the appliance to the retailer as they do not provide service 2 Consult the list of Authorized Service Centres provided in this book and select the Service Centre that is most convenient for you 3 Take the microwave oven with proof of purchase to the nearest Authorized Service Centre for servicing 4 If it is not convenient for you to take the appliance directly you may ship it prepaid and insured Be sure to enclose your name address daytime telephone number a complete description of the problem and the proof of purchase along with the appliance The unit should be carefully packed in the original carton or alternately in a suitable heavy card board carton to prevent damage For service under warranty your repaired microwave oven will be returned to you
13. page 30 for more information 4 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a snack size 1 75 oz 50g bag of popcorn You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power See page 28 for more information 5 BREAKFAST Touch this pad 1 3 times to cook breakfast foods from one of three O D preset categories You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power See page 33 for more information G5 6 VEGETABLES Touch this pad 1 2 times to cook vegetables from one of two preset categories You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power See page 34 for more information 7 BAKED POTATOES Touch this pad followed by Number pads to bake 1 2 potatoes You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power See page 25 for more information 8 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat a beverage The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power See page 27 for more information 9 FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to heat a frozen entree The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power See page 29 for more information BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES A A A gt CUPS starry BAKED az A FRENTREE QTY Size POTATOES BREAKFAST VEGETABLES BAKED FROZEN POTATOES BEVERAGE ENTREE continued on next page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 10 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter cooking times See pages 20 22 and 23 for more information
14. soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled Glass areas use a mild cleanser and scouring turntable sponge The turntable and turntable support Turntable are dishwasher safe support 35 Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if neces sary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster tha
15. sogginess e Always place the dense food at the outer e Spread food in a shallow dish if possible edges and the more porous food towards e Stir and turn food as needed the center e Always underestimate reheating time e To keep food moist during reheating cover until you are used to the microwave oven the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters Using BREAKFAST BREAKFAST lets you heat one of three NOTES types of breakfast foods without needing to e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 set heating times or cook powers To use seconds BREAKFAST will prompt you to BREAKFAST follow the steps below choose a quantity You have 3 seconds to enter a quantity or to touch the Start Enter 1 Touch 1 3 times to pad to heat one item If you do not do BREAKFAST select the either the display will ask you if you want food setting to heat one item You then have 1 minute to touch the Start Enter pad or change the quantity and touch the Start Enter pad If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute 2 BREAKFAST will be canceled 1 e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display will 3 Touch show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch the Start Enter pad before entering a quantity your oven wi
16. 11 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or faster the cooking speed See page 21 for more information 12 CLOCK SET Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter the correct time of day See page 17 for more information 13 Number Pads Touch Number pads to enter cooking times cook powers and quantities 14 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function that you have set 15 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle See page 18 for more information 16 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase time of day NOTES e If you choose an auto cook function and change your mind you must press OFF CANCEL before you choose another auto cook function e If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions three tones will sound and Err will appear on the display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions e Once you choose a function an indica tor light A will flash as a prompt for the next action you need to perform e If you choose a function but do not press another command pad within one minute the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over 16 e If you have entered
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18. FROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a a UPS BAKED o ol Le W O I a a a Cl FR ENTREE QTY gize9 START POTATOES 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one e You can use ADD MINUTE when timed minute at 100 cook power or add an extra cooking defrosting or running any func minute to the current cooking cycle at the tion with preset time for example current cook power You can also use it to BEVERAGE extend cooking time in multiples of one e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook minute up to 99 minutes ing the oven will cook at the currently NOTES selected cook power e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking Before starting 1 Make sure the food is in the oven and the door is closed 2 Touch ADD MINUTE TOUCH YOU SEE example once for one minute y P m BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gize START POTATOES For 5 seconds TIME indicator flashes After 5 seconds Start indicator light flashes 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v 4 ory CUPS sman BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY GUS START POTATOES example for 1 minute During cooking Touch ADD MINUTE TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v M v v v a BAKI example twice for 2 minutes S cups ED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES e
19. OES first cycle s cooking time counts down followed by cooking times for each additional cycle YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES a BAKE a a a a 5 CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gjize START POTATOES Using BAKED POTATOES Your microwave oven cooks 1 2 baking potatoes up to 8 oz 225g total weight by automatically choosing baking time and cook power Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil 1 Put pierced potatoes on a paper towel in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BAKED POTATOES NOTE If more time is needed do not touch the BAKED POTATOES pad again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE earlier in this section YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v TOUCH BAKED POTATOES a BAKI a i CUPS 2 FRENTREE QTY GS START POTATOES continued on next page 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Enter the number of potatoes TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES 2 v r vy v v example for 2 potatoes FRENTREE atv curs stant BAKED SIZE POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds example for 2 potatoes 4 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES m cuPs z BAKED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES cooking time counts down At end of cooking time YOU SEE Four tones wi
20. OTE If you wish to change the cook power press the desired Number pad TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v M v v z F cuPs 5 BAKED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES cooking time counts down YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v a CUPS a a FR ENTREE QTY SIZE war BAKED START POTATOES TOUCH COOK POWER YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES a CUPS F F BAKED FR ENTREE QTY gize START POTATOES example for 50 cook power Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 cycles 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time for the first cycle NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels TOUCH COOK TIME YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v a CUPS SIZE war BAKED START POTATOES a a FR ENTREE QTY continued on next page 23 Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set the cook power for the first cycle Example for 50 cook power NOTES e You cannot enter a cook power higher than 10 If you touch a number from 2 to 9 after you touch Number pad 1 the cook power will become the second number you touched For ex
21. OUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle see Using ADD MINUTE for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help you make sure food is cooked evenly Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e If you cannot find a glass cover use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions in the Cooking at high cook power section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 10 GETTING TO KNO
22. RE secsecsecsteesteeetsceneeens 11 REHEAT sacceticcectsyacsntpeseasecceveedecnsaete asec 32 TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 10 Start enter sranko 15 16 TIPS VEGETABLES ssssssstirrsrrrrnnrrrnnr rsen 34 COOKING serangane 36 ERROR SIGNALS ee ciai 16 DefrostiNg asinsi aaien 31 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7 RONGAtING eee ceeecceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesenees 33 HOW YOUR MICROWAVE TROUBLESHOOTING 00cccee 39 40 OVEN WORKS occse 8 WARRANTY ccccceeseessessseeseeeeeeseeseeeeees 48 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 47 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be FROM DATE provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company OF PURCHASE LIMITED SEVEN YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH EIGHTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family house hold use C In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool service company D Damage to your microwave ov
23. W YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could dam age the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Stir before h
24. ample if you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the cook power would be 4 e If you touch Number pad 0 then another number your microwave oven will ignore Number pad 0 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle er O 2 I i a TIMER TOUCH COOK POWER TOUCH USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a S cuPs 7 BAKED FR ENTREE QTY jze7 START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES M v v F cuPs F BAKED FR ENTREE QTY gize7 START POTATOES YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v to 45 A Ps i iP 2 BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gi7e9 START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start the oven At end of cooking time Four tones will sound Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day Changing instructions You can change the cook power for a cycle only before you start to set the next cycle To change cook power repeat Step 3 If you want to change the cooking time for a cycle touch OFF CANCEL and start over TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a a a a A AKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTAT
25. anding time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the rear vents Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section If nothing operates check the following Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions i Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker 4 Has the electric company experienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The microwave e The door is not firmly closed and latched oven will not run e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that was programmed earlier is still running
26. ay be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking but ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 4 inch 6mm high This ensures even heating of the c
27. defrost instead of a cook cycle when cooking with more than one cycle 3 Enter the defrosting time 4 Start the oven At end of defrosting time Four tones will sound Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day 30 NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting times i O O I TIMER TIMER o o 0 o O O I YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v S cuPs a BAKED FR ENTREE QTY START POTATOES SIZE in R a BAKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY jze START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a a a a AKED CUPS FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES defrosting time counts down YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v cups 5 BAKED FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting tips e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to
28. e You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME Microwave cooking e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower times seem too long than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting e Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times continued on next page 39 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will e The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable not turn is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an autho rized Whirlpool service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The display shows e The oven door is not closed completely a time counting e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF down but the oven CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer is not cooking You do not hear the e The command is not correct Programming Tone The fan seems to be _ The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run running slower than slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature usual The display e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock shows If none of these items was causing your problem see
29. e properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram in Dealer Name the Microwave oven features section for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Phone your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Serial Number Dealer Address Cantar namber ia tolktrea 1 800 253 1301 IN CANADA for assistance or service see the Requesting Assistance or Service section Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This symbol alerts you to This guide contains safety symbols and hazards such as fire statements Please pay special attention to electrical shock or these symbols and follow any instructions other injuries given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns Do
30. eating o 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly
31. en caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province Outside the United States and Canada a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A In Canada call Whirlpool at one of the telephone numbers listed in the Requesting Assistance or Service section PART NO NEW 65250501 4393202 Registered trademark Trademark of Whirlpool U S A 10 96 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Inglis Limited licensee in Canada Printed in China
32. for more information 14 7 Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating 8 Cooking Guide Label 9 Model and Serial Number Plate on back Under the counter kit You can fasten your microwave oven under a cabinet by using the following kit Kit No 4393224 This kit is available from your Whirlpool Dealer If your dealer does not stock the kit it can be ordered by kit part number by calling 1 800 253 1301 in the U S A or 1 800 668 4631 in Canada and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear NOTE Models MT8068SE and YMT8068SE have the under the counter kit and installation instructions already included with your microwave GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 17 34 1 Display The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions 2 REHEAT Touch this pad 1 4 times to reheat food from one of four preset categories You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power See page 32 for more information 3 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number pads to thaw frozen food See
33. ity or to touch the Start Enter pad to reheat one item If you do not do either the display will ask you if you want to reheat one item You then have 1 2 Touch one of these Number pads to minute to touch the Start Enter pad or enter the quantity change the quantity and touch the Start Enter pad If you do not touch any pad 1 2 within 1 minute REHEAT will be canceled If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your food setting three tones will sound and the display will pe TOMER show Err for 1 second followed by a prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch the Start Enter pad before entering a quantity your oven will auto matically be set to reheat a quantity of 1 e If you touch the Reheat pad 5 times the display goes back to the Dinner Plate setting 1 Touch 1 4 times to select the food setting This chart shows you which foods you can reheat and how to program your oven to reheat them TOUCH DISPLAY FOOD REHEAT SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE Dinner Plate 1 time dinr 1 plate Casserole 2 times CASS 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Soups 3 times SOUP 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Sauces Pizza Slice 4 times PIZZ 1 2 slices 32 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Reheating tips e Cooked food and leftovers can be e Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in reheated quickly and efficiently without paper towels to absorb moisture and spoiling their freshness and taste prevent
34. ll auto matically be set to heat a quantity of 1 e If you touch the Breakfast pad 4 times the display goes back to the French Toast Waffles setting 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity This chart shows you which foods you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them TOUCH DISPLAY FOOD BREAKFAST SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE French Toast Waffles 1 time 1 2 pieces Bagels Muffins 2 times 1 2 pieces Hot Cereals 3 times 1 2 servings 33 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using VEGETABLES VEGETABLES lets you heat one of two types of vegetables without needing to set heating times or cook powers To use VEGETABLES follow the steps below 1 Touch 1 2 times to select the vegetable setting 2 Touch one of these Number pads to enter the quantity 3 Touch ED NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 sec onds VEGETABLES will prompt you to choose a quantity You have 3 seconds to enter a quantity or to touch the Start Enter pad to heat one item If you do not do either the display will ask you if you want to heat one item You then have 1 minute to touch the Start Enter pad or change the quantity and touch the Start Enter pad If you do not touch any pad within 1 minute VEGETABLES will be canceled e If you touch a Number pad higher than the maximum allowed for your vegetable setting three tones will sound and the display will show Err for 1 second followed by a
35. ll sound BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day a CUPS SIZE or BAKED START POTATOES a a FR ENTREE QTY NOTES elf you do not enter a number after touching BAKED POTATOES you will see 1 with the Qty and Baked Potatoes indicator lights on and the Start indicator light flashing You can touch the Start Enter pad to bake one potato or enter 2 to bake more If you do not touch any pad the Baked Potatoes function will cancel out elf you touch a Number pad above 2 you will hear three tones and see Err on the display for one second followed by 1 2 with the Qty and Baked Potatoes indicator lights on e If you touch the Start Enter pad before entering the number of servings the oven will automatically be set to bake one potato 26 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 to 10 ounce 240mL to 300mL beverage by touching just 2 pads 1 Place a cup of a beverage in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE S C iP F BAKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY gize START POTATOES 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v v v v a a a a rye CUPS FR ENTREE QTY Size START POTATOES heating time counts down At end of heating time YOU SEE Four tones will
36. n larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food 36 Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time m
37. o not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven lf materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the micro wave oven is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a 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 n
38. ontainer bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch 19mm e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 inch 6mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place container on turntable e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use e Let food stand for 2 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 37 Questions and Answers Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at atime Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the doo
39. oor or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day a a a a een gt CUPS FR ENTREE QTY gi7e9 START POTATOES 28 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using FROZEN ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 10 and 12 oz 285g and 340g by touching just 2 pads NOTES e If more time is needed do not touch the FROZEN ENTREE pad again Use ADD MINUTE See Using ADD MINUTE in the Getting to Know section e Follow manufacturer s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree 1 Place the frozen entree on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch FROZEN ENTREE TOUCH YOU SEE FROZEN BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES ENTREE F cups S BAKED FR ENTREE QTY ize START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES FALENTAEE aw ours ne Baked o At end of cooking time YOU SEE Four tones will sound BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day a BAKEI K cups a D FR ENTREE QTY SIZE START POTATOES 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using DEFROST Your microwave oven lets you defrost food by simply entering defrosting time A 30 cook power is preset 1 Put the frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST NOTE You can use
40. ot place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c 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 d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as a door that isn t lined up correctly damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the oven until an authorized Whirlpool service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when han dling the oven The weight of the oven is about 40 lbs 18kg The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation NOTE You can fasten your microwave oven under a cabinet by using the proper trim kit See Microwave oven features in the Getting to Know section
41. prepaid and insured 5 If your microwave oven is outside of the warranty period please contact the Authorized Service Centre for estimates and service options If you are unable to obtain satisfactory service in this manner or if you have other service related inquiries contact the Consumer Service Centre at 1 800 807 6777 42 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Authorized Service Centres For service of Inglis Whirlpool KitchenAid Roper Estate amp Admiral Appliances Direct service branches BRITISH COLUMBIA 1 800 665 6788 ALBERTA 1 800 661 6291 ONTARIO Ottawa area 1 800 267 3456 except 807 area code Outside the Ottawa area 1 800 807 6777 MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN 1 800 665 1683 and 807 area code in ONTARIO QUEBEC Montreal except South Shore 1 800 361 3032 South Shore Montreal 1 800 361 0950 Quebec City 1 800 463 1523 Sherbrooke 1 800 567 6966 ATLANTIC PROVINCES 1 800 565 1598 For service in areas other than those listed contact the Consumer Service Centre your local appliance dealer or consult your telephone directory yellow pages 43 NOTES 44 NOTES NOTES 46 Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL oneer 37 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 6 AUDIBLE SIGNALS cece cena 16 PARTS AND FEATURES CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE Cooking guide label n 1
42. prompt telling you which quantities you can choose from e If you touch the Start Enter pad before entering a quantity your oven will auto matically be set to heat a quantity of 1 e If you touch the Vegetables pad 3 times the display goes back to the Frozen Vegetables setting This chart shows you which types of vegetables you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them TOUCH VEGETABLES 1 time FOOD Frozen Vegetables Fresh Vegetables 2 times 34 DISPLAY SHOWS QUANTITIES AVAILABLE 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL 1 2 cups 250mL 500mL Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the
43. r of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent 38 No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch 19mm deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil in the Cooking Guide section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking St
44. rt circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding con ductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave
45. sound BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES Two tones will sound every minute until you open the door or touch any pad to return the display to the time of day a CUPS SIZE war BAKED START POTATOES a a FR ENTREE QTY 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a snack size bag 1 75 oz 50g of commercially pack AWARN l Ce aged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which Fire Hazard gives best popping results Do not repop unpopped kernels NOTE Do not use popcorn bags that are Do not reuse popcorn bags larger than the snack size bags recom Doing so can result in death fire mended above As a larger bag expands or burns it may interfere with the rotation of the turntable causing it to slow down or stop 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN FR NRE ami ous SARTA BAKED o 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES cRENIREE ane cues ae Bake o popping time counts down At end of heating time YOU SEE Four tones will sound BEVERAGE STOOR DEFROST SIME SS Two tones will sound every minute until you open the d
46. the Requesting Assistance or Service section 40 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below If you need assistance or service in the U S A 1 If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Troubleshooting Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under e APPLIANCE
47. trol panel features eee 15 Setting the clock ccceeeesseeeeeeeees 17 Using the minute timer ee 18 Using ADD MINUTE ccceceeseeeeeeees 19 Using Your Microwave Oven 20 Cooking at high cook power 20 Cooking at different cook powers 21 Cooking with more than one COOK CYCO saana 23 Using BAKED POTATOES 0 25 Using BEVERAGE 0 cceeeeeeees 27 Using POPCORN eccceeeeeerees 28 Using FROZEN ENTREE 0 29 Using DEFROST ceccceeeeeeeeeeees 30 Defrosting tiOS serorea 31 Using REHEAT ressesie aaas acan 32 Reheating tips arrera 33 Using BREAKFAST ccceceeeeeees 33 Using VEGETABLES nsss 34 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 35 Cooking Guide ceeeeeeeeeeees 36 Microwave cooking tipS e 36 Questions and Answers 005 38 Troubleshooting 0 ccccceeeeeeeeees 39 Requesting Assistance or Service 41 9 0 Gone nee ret eee R 47 Warranty aiee 48 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable infor mation about how to operate and maintain your applianc
48. xample for original time of 2 45 19 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high cook power 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Set the cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v M v v COOK TIME nvi l a CUPS SIZE a 7 E BAKED FR ENTREE QTY START POTATOES Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v v M v f 1 KpE bk S CUPS om BAKED FR ENTREE QTY gize START POTATOES Start indicator light flashes after 5 seconds TIMER 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES v z F CI Ps F BAKED UPS FR ENTREE QTY gize9 START POTATOES cooking time counts down At end of cooking time YOU SEE Four tones will sound BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME VEGETABLES Two tones will sound every minute until display will then return to the time of day you open the door or touch any pad The a a a a CUPS FR ENTREE QTY Gize gt START POTATOES 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for different The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers The lower the cook power the cook power each Number pad stands for slower the cooking Each Number pad also and the
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