Whirlpool MT7070XD User's Manual
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1. e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Fire electrical shock or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 16 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY2. heat containers but the hot food does Stir before heating For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially Do not overcook potatoes Fire could cylindrical containers may become over result At the end of the recommended heated The liquid may splash out with a cooking time potatoes should be slightly loud noise during or after heating or when firm because they will continue cooking adding ingredients coffee granules tea during standing time After microwaving bags etc resulting in harm to the oven wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for and possible personal injury 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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 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 Fy N N NI N 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 Glass turntable Do not operate in the microwave mode unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is
3. 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 oven 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 FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states 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 Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional he
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5. POWER USED FOR HIGH e Quick heating many convenience foods and 100 foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables Cooking and heating foods that need a cook HIGH power lower than high for example whole fish 70 and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Heating rice pasta or casseroles e Reheating a single serving of food MEDIUM Cooking ham whole poultry pot roasts and 50 stews e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Melting chocolate DEFROST e Defrosting most foods 30 WARM e Keeping food warm 15 e Taking chill out of fruit e Softening butter cheese and ice cream COOK FUNCTION MEDIUM DEFROST 2 MED HIGH e e 14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Turn the Cook Function Knob to the setting you want a MEDIUM e DEFROST MED HIGH 3 Turn the Timer Knob to set the cook defrost warm time Turn knob clockwise to increase time Turn knob counterclockwise to decrease time NOTE For accurate timing it is best to always turn knob past the time you want then back to desired time To set Timer Knob for less than one minute turn knob past one minute then to desired time 4 After time is up open the door A bell type tone will sound
6. correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on turntable to avoid possible breakage Handle turntable with care when remov ing from oven to avoid possible breakage If turntable cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 7s inch above the turntable Follow direc tions supplied with browning dish General information Circuit breaker or fuse box if your electric power line or outlet volt age is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Installation Instructions Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door dam age around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made 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 handling The weight of the oven is about 34 Ibs The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions Power supply cord Air intake openings exhaus
7. lt gt Whirlp ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare Table of Contents complete 2 A Note to You 3 Microwave Oven Installation Instructions 00 9 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 11 Using Your Microwave Caring for Your Microwave Oven 16 Cooking Guide 17 Questions and ANSWETG 0 0 ccceeee 20 Troubleshooting 21 Requesting Assistance or Service 0008 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT7070XD MT7073XD PART NO LIM 07111800 4392952 Rev A Tas Table of Contents A Note to You ccccssscssssssesecssceseeesene 3 Microwave Oven Safety 00 4 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 6 Operating safety precautions 7 Installation Instructions oo 9 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven cccccceeeeeeees 11 How your microwave oven works 11 Microwave oven features 0 13 Using Your Microwave Oven 14 Getting the best cooking results 14 Setting a cook function and time 14 Stopping the OVEN cccessesseeerees 15 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 16 Cooking Guide ccccccscsccseeeseeee
8. of your oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads should not happen to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing 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 Can pop popcorn in my microwave Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn oven How do get the best results following manufacturer s guidelines 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 Do not unfold bag when popping 3 0 to 3 5 oz bags of popcorn because in small size oven cavity bag can become stuck between turntable and oven wall Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking exhaust vents The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the rear vents 20 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often
9. when time is up Stopping the oven e Turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise to OFF OR e Open the oven door Opening the oven door stops the oven so you can stir turn rearrange or add ingredients to the food Close the oven door to complete the cycle and the oven will automatically continue to operate If you remove the food set the Timer Knob to OFF before closing the oven door so oven will not operate 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 Wipe 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 For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven 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 16 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 Glass turntable Turntable support To clean
10. 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 Requesting Assistance or Service on page 22 If nothing operates check the following a Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions AW ww Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Py Has the electric company experienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM CAUSE The microwave oven The door is not firmly closed and latched will not run e You did not follow directions exactly Microwave cooking 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 The Cook Function Knob is not at the correct setting See the chart on page 14 Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable will The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable not turn is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable
11. can give you poor results The fan seems tobe 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 If none of these items was causing your problem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 22 21 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on page 21 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A aA 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 Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 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
12. e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures If 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 Test dinnerware or cookware Do not use the cavity for storage pur before using To test a dish for safe poses Do not leave paper products use put it into the oven with a cup of cooking utensils or food in the cavity water beside it Cook at 100 cook when not in use ower for one minute If the dish ats hot and water stays cool do Do not operate any heating or cooking not use it Some dishes melamine appliance beneath this appliance some ceramic dinnerware etc Do not mount unit over or near any absorb microwave energy becoming portion of a heating or cooking appli too hot to handle and slowing cooking ance times Cooking in metal containers Do not mount over a sink not designed for microwave use could Do not store anything directly on top of damage the oven as could containers the appliance when appliance is in
13. es 17 Reheating tips cccsesessssseeeeees 17 Defrosting tips ce eecceeeeeeseeeeeeees 17 Microwave cooking tips 000 18 Questions and Answers 00 20 Troubleshooting ccccesssseeee 21 Requesting Assistance or Service 22 den aii io ea eiia 23 Warranty aeeeneenennnonononeserssnrsrrnrrerrrerrens 24 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens 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 information about how to operate and maintain your appliance 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 on Dealer Name page 13 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip tog
14. ether in a safe place for future reference Serial Number Dealer Address number is toll free 24 hours a day 1 800 253 1301 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO WAVE ENERGY found on page 6 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUC TIONS found on page 10 e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 9
15. etron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable 11 Glass turntable Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave 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 12 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures e Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television e Move the receiver away from the micro wa
16. he event of an electrical short circuit grounding re duces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polar ized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician g 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding eS e Or Power l supply cord Grounding prong 6 To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet y Put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on pages 14 15 to set the oven to cook at high power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated It is the personal responsibility and obliga tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your mic
17. his section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully Getting the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom e Although a new rating method rates this mended cooking time Then check for oven at 850 watts you may use a reliable doneness to avoid overcooking the food cookbook and recipes developed for e Stir turn over or rearrange food being microwave ovens previously rated at cooked about halfway through the cook time 700 800 watts for most even doneness with all recipes IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure e If a glass cover is not available use is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an wax paper paper towels or microwave actual change to output power or cooking performance approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking Setting a cook function and time You can set your microwave oven to cook NOTES at one of three cook powers to defrost or e On the Timer Knob the settings greater to keep food warm You must first turn the than 10 minutes increase in 10 minute Cook Function Knob then the Timer Knob amounts instead of 1 minute amounts to the settings you want e When choosing a cook power follow recipe or food package instructions if 2 available Refer to a reliable cookbook Setting chart for cook defrost times and cook powers COOK
18. lp can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO LIM 07111800 4392952 Rev A 6 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
19. ods 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 19 Questions and Answers Can I operate my microwave oven with No If you remove or turn over the turntable out the turntable or turn the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used over to accommodate a large dish in your oven must fit on the turntable Can I use a rack in my microwave oven You can use a rack only if rack is supplied so that may reheat or cook on two with your microwave oven Use of any rack levels at a time not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal or aluminum Useable metal includes aluminum foil for pans in my microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 19 Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave This appearance is normal and does not affect oven appears wavy Is this normal the operation
20. ood or 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 high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 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 a great deal 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 fo
21. our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE 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 Whirlpoot Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service 3 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved 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 Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request 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 ALUMINUM FOIL ce cecesecseseessreeeeeees 19 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE VEIN et iteratacelantas th anan A isda anes 16 GROUNDING
22. reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process 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 than 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 18 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 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 prick 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 dis
23. rowave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong recep tacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten sion cord containing three 16 gauge minimum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your microwave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 7 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes Do not remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use How your microwave oven works Iii Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the Oven cavity food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magn
24. t is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made Do not operate the oven if it is damaged The oven should not be adjusted or Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces It is particularly important that the oven repaired by anyone except properly door close properly and that there is no qualified service personnel damage to the Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or dam age when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 7 8 Never lean on the door or allow a child to i swing on it when the door is open Injury could result 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 instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Use hot pads Microwave energy does not
25. t vents NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where 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 AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source for example a cooktop or range Also do not install oven in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated Failure to follow the above could result in fire electrical shock other personal injury excessive exposure to microwave energy or damage to the outside of the cabinet continued on next page 3 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi nances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG 5 For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In t
26. tributed 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 may 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 When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Arrange uneven foods such as chicken breasts with the thicker part to the outer edge If you are saving a meal in the refrigera tor or plating a meal for reheating arrange the thicker denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle e Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them e Place thicker slices of meat such as meat loaf and sausages close to each other e Reheat gravy or sauce in a separate container 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 over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven Do not let f
27. turn 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 they start to become warm For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 18 e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time 17 Microwave cooking tips Amount of food The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes four minutes to cook you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes 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 Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also
28. turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe Cooking Guide Reheating tips Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste e Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center e To keep food moist during reheating cover the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters e Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in paper towels to absorb moisture and prevent sogginess e Spread food in a shallow dish if possible e Stir and turn food as needed e Always underestimate reheating time until you are used to the microwave oven Defrosting tips 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 Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center re
29. ve oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Model MT7070XD shown your model may have different styling 9 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 prevents 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 8 12 and 16 for more details 6 7 Turntable Support under turntable Timer Knob Use this knob to set the time you want to cook defrost or keep food warm See page 15 for more information Cook Function Knob Use this knob to set the microwave oven to cook at one of three cook powers to defrost or to keep food warm See page 14 for more information Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating Model and Serial Number Plate on back 13 Using Your Microwave Oven T
30. with hidden metal twist ties foil lining operation Spies metallic gieze or wim e Read and follow Operating safety Remove wire twist ties from paper or precautions starting on page 7 ee page betore placing bag in 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use continued on next page 5 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 3 If a long cord or extension cord is and c the longer cord should be used temporarily a the marked arranged so that it will not drape over electrical rating of the cord set or the countertop or tabletop where it can extension cord should be at least as be pulled on by children or tripped over great as the electrical rating of the accidentally appliance b the extension cord A qualified electrician must install a must be a grounding type 3 wire properly grounded and polarized cord that has a 3 blade grounding 3 prong receptacle near the appliance plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with 1 Door bent the door open since open door operation 2 Hinges and latches broken or can result in harmful exposure to micro loosened wave energy I
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