Whirlpool MT1066XB User's Manual
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1. Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans 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 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 wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits 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 d2. A Note To You Understanding Microwave Oven 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 5 Installation Instructions Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven 8 Using Your Microwave Oven 18 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 31 Cooking Guide Questions And Answers If You Need Assistance Or Service 37 Warranty 40 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE OVEN 5 lou MODEL MT1066XB A NOTE TO YOU A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance You have purchased a quality world class home appliance Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble free operation we have developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol AWARNING ACAUTION This symbol will help alert you to such This symbol will help you avoid actions dangers
3. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged NOTES in or after a power failure the Display will e You can only set the clock if the oven is only show 0 If a time of day is not set 0 not cooking food will stay on the Display until you set the e If you touch in an incorrect time ERROR will appear on the Display and three tones will sound Touch CLOCK and enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will be cleared and the Display will go blank cooking time To set time 1 Choose setting 2 Enter time of day Example for 5 30 TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Complete entry TOUCH YOU SEE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the Minute Timer You can use the microwave oven controls as NOTE The oven will not operate while the a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for Minute Timer is in use timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH 3 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER After one second the Display will begin YOU SEE to count down NOTE Opening the oven door will not stop the countdown At end of countdown YOU SEE three tones will sound 4 After countdown open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of da 16 ti y
4. 5 6 min Scallops and 100 Shrimp 1 b 3 5 min VEGETABLES Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD TIME Beans Green or 6 12 min Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 b 6 10 min FOOD Carrots 1 Ib Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 4 Hot Cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos large plate Water for Beverage 1 cup 2 cups 8 12 min 6 9 min 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 7 10 min 4 6 min 1 2 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 1 2 5 min 42 7 min 1 2 min 2 4 min 42 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e The more food you want to 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 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
5. Do not mount unit over or near any and water stays cool do not use it portion of a heating or cooking appliance Some dishes melamine some Do not mount over a sink ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use can Leer damage the oven as can containers precautions starting on page 6 with hidden metal twist ties foil lining 1 A short power supply cord is provided staples metallic glaze or trim to reduce the risks resulting from Remove wire twist ties from paper or becoming entangled in or tripping over plastic bags before placing bag in a longer cord oven Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If along cord or extension cord is used temporarily a the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord that has a 3 blade eae wba grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle If materials inside the oven should that will accept the plug on the appli ignite keep oven door closed turn ance and c the longer cord should be oven off and disconnect the power arranged so that it will not drape over cord or shut off power at the fuse or the countertop or tabletop where it can circuit breaker panel be pulle
6. by weight See page 27 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers and food weights CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 15 for more information TIMER Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 16 for more informa tion START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function that you have set If you open 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 Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle 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 SSi ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and the light goes off OR the door after the oven begins to cook e TOUCH retouch START ENTER Er CANCEL OFF CANCEL Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command or twice to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase time of day NOTES e If you touch two Command Pads for the same cycle for example BAKED PO TATO and WARM HOLD the second command will cancel the first If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions ERROR will appear on the Display and three tones will sound Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instruc tions 14
7. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using child lock Your oven has a lockout feature that inactivates the microwave power To set child lock 1 Touch OFF CANCEL 2 Touch 0 To cancel child lock 1 Touch 0 TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day TOUCH YOU SEE 0 Aris tL LIL press for about 2 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE pros for about seconds YOU SEE time of day Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully In This Section Getting the best cooking results Using BAKED POTATO Cooking at high cook power Using WARM HOLD Cooking at lower cook powers Defrosting Using BEVERAGE Auto defrost chart Using DINNER PLATE Defrosting tips Getting the best cooking results Although a new rating method rates this Stir turn over or rearrange food being oven at 625 watts you may use a reliable cooked about halfway through the cook cookbook and recipes developed for time for most even doneness with all microwave ovens previously rated at 500 recipes 550 watts e If a glass cover is not available use e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum wax paper paper towels or microwave recommended cooking time Then check approved plastic wrap Turn back a for doneness to avoid overcooking the corner to vent steam during cooking food IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an intematio
8. OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac tions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips e When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F taken directly from a true freezer If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a tempera ture of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is stored outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight o If the food is stored outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrost ing ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting 30 e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e
9. 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 Shield areas of food with smali pieces of foil if they start to become warm e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more informa tion on standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 34 l CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 A CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc could damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a sponge with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner Apply spray Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a glass cleaner to paper towel do not sponge or paper towel You can remove the spray directly on oven glass tumtable to clean the oven cavity floor however this oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place Do not operate the microwave oven when turntable is re Glass moved for cleaning See page
10. by touching just e Touch BEVERAGE once for one cup and one pad twice for two cups e If more time is needed cook in 20 second periods at high Cook Power See Cooking at high cook power on page 19 1 Place cup s of beverage in oven and close door 2 Choose BEVERAGE Example for one 8 oz cup TOUCH YOU SEE BEVERAGE once After four seconds the Display will begin to count down the heating time At end of heating time YOU SEE three tones will sound 3 After heating open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day 23 Using DINNER PLATE DINNER PLATE lets you reheat a dinner NOTES plate of refrigerated food by touching just e Touch DINNER PLATE once for an 8 oz one pad Before reheating place meat and plate and twice for a 16 oz plate bulky vegetables to the outside of the plate i e If more time is needed cook in 20 Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap second periods at high Cook Power See Cooking at high cook power on page 19 1 Place plate of food on turntable and close door 2 Choose DINNER PLATE Example for an 8 oz plate TOUCH YOU SEE DINNER PLATE once After four seconds the Display will begin to count down the reheating time At end of reheating time three tones will sound 3 After reheating food open OR TOUCH YOU SEE the door OFF CANCEL time of day 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BAKED POTATO BA
11. close the door USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN e Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD 2 Choose setting 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE WARM TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER the oven light and fan will come on To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER OR e After the oven starts operating touch OFF CANCEL once touch WARM HOLD and then touch START ENTER 26 When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones Hold will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST or COOK USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The defrost cycle is programmed for meat poultry and fish All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted Your micro wave oven does the rest NOTES See the Auto defrost chart on page 28 for defrosting directions for each food e AUTO DEFROST can only defrost up to 2 5 Ibs of any food e Oven will briefly pause in middle of cycle At that time you can
12. completely You have set the controls as a Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the minute timer Minute Timer The command is not correct Re enter command The oven has been stored in The fan will run slower until the oven a cold area warms up to normal room tempera ture There has been a power Reset the clock interruption The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if home or wall outlets is low or the line voltage is low Your electrician lower than normal or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The Cook Power is not at the Check Microwave cooking chart on recommended setting page 33 There is not enough cooking Allow for more time when cooking time for the amount of food more food at one time being cooked IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call 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 recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 N State Route 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whir
13. rearrange food as needed See Auto defrost chart on page 28 for further instructions 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting Example for MEAT TOUCH MEAT YOU SEE 3 Enter food s weight in pounds and tenths of a pound TOUCH Example for 2 5 Ibs YOU SEE 4 Start oven At end of defrosting time time counts down YOU SEE three tones will sound 5 After defrosting open the door OR TOUCH OFF CANCEL YOU SEE time of day 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Retur
14. the wall recep tacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician 3 prong groundin type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug __f D p Power i supply cord Grounding prong 6 To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put y 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 page 19 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 microwave 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 t
15. to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Whole Turn over Shell Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Poultry setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole upto Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a 91 lbs breast side down Cover microwavable roasting rack Finish warm areas with aluminum defrosting by immersing in cold water foil Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Separate pieces and Place on a microwavable roasting rack rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas Finish defrosting by immersing in cold with aluminum foil water Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast under Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack 6 lbs with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE
16. 7 for further turntable information about the turntable Turntable support To clean 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 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 Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or deter gents applied with a sponge or paper towel when cleaning surfaces Rinse well 31 COOKING GUIDE __ Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Refrigerated Refrigerated Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 2 4 2 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 412 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 22 32 min a
17. KED POTATO lets you bake one 6 0z to NOTES four 24 oz medium potatoes by touching e If more time is needed cook in 20 one pad from one to four times second periods at high Cook Power See Before baking remember to pierce potato Cooking at high cook power on page 19 with a fork several times After cooking let e To bak than one potato potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil To bake more tha po Touch twice for 12 oz of potatoes Touch 3 times for 18 oz of potatoes Touch 4 tlmes for 24 oz of potatoes 1 Place potato on paper towel on turntable and close door 2 Choose BAKED POTATO Example for one potato TOUCH BAKED POTATO once AUTO COOK After four seconds the Display will begin to count down the baking time At end of baking time YOU SEE three tones will sound 3 After baking open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle NOTES e WARM HOLD operates for up to 60 minutes However you should not use WARM HOLD for more than 10 minutes After 10 minutes food will continue to cook e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and
18. any 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 out doors 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 e See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 31 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 continued on next page 3 UNDERSTANDING MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire in the oven Do not use the cavity for storage pur cavity continued poses Do not leave paper products Test dinnerware or cookware before cooking utensils or food in the cavity using To test a dish for safe use put when not in use it into the oven with a cup of water Do not operate any heating or cooking beside it Cook at 100 Cook Power appliance beneath this appliance for one minute If the dish gets hot
19. as personal injury burns fire which could cause product damage and electrical shock scratches dents etc and damage to your personal property Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance Or Service on page 37 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 12 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date UNDERSTANDING MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Understanding Microwave Oven Safety 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 To reduce the risk of burns fire electrical shock injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave e
20. autions AWARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 6 7 ti Never lean on the door or allow a child to 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 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 cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a Do not overcook potatoes Fire could loud noise during or after heating or when result At the end of the recommended adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in cooking time potatoes should be slightly harm to the oven and possible personal firm because they will continue cooking injury 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 pra
21. ctice 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 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 UNDERSTANDING M 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 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 6 inch above the turntable Follow direc tions supplied with browning dish General information Fuse box If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions AWARNING Fire Electrical Shock Excessive Expo sure To Microwave Energy Personal injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do
22. d on by children or tripped over accidentally Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when appliance is in operation e Read and follow Operating safety UNDERSTANDING MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 4 A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle near the appli ance 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 It is important not to defeat 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not operate the microwave oven if the Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualified service surfaces personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 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 Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed UNDERSTANDING MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety prec
23. 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 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 prick these foods 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 When cooking in a microwave oven food continues to cook even wh
24. e higher the number the higher the power or cooking speed See page 20 for more information See the charts on pages 32 and 33 for specific Cook Powers to use for the food you are cooking 4 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked food safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 26 for more information 5 BEVERAGE Touch this pad when heating one or two 8 oz cups of a bever age in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 23 for more information 6 DINNER PLATE Touch this pad to reheat a dinner plate of food in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 24 for more information 7 BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to bake one potato in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 25 for more information 8 MEAT Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 27 for more information DINNE A 8 ee roury FISH 10 9 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 10 11 12 13 14 15 POULTRY Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen poultry by weight See page 27 for more information FISH Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen fish
25. en the microwave energy is turned off Food is no longer cooked by microwaves but it is still being cooked by the high heat left over from the microwave oven 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 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 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 fish in the oven with the tails to the center e 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 e Shield the tail and head of whole fish with
26. his 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 In This Section How microwave cooking works Microwave oven features Control panel features Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Using child lock SSN 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 food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do 10 Oven cavity A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable 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
27. live circuit with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has experienced a power failure The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was pro grammed earlier is still running Turntable is not correctly in place Support is not operating correctly Plug power supply cord into a live circuit with the proper voltage See pages 7 and 9 Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Check electric company for a power failure Firmly close and latch door Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft Remove turntable and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an authorized Whirlpool service techni cian for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results continued on next page 37 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Pro gramming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The Display shows 0 Microwave cooking times seem too long 38 The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door
28. lpool has a nation wide network of autho gt A Senvee rized 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 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Applances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appilances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 lf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 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 Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 39 WHIRLPOOL a Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct RANTY From Date of defects in materials or workmanship Service must be Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service compan
29. n become stuck between turntable and oven wall Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the bottom and side vents Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run Turntable will not turn The power supply cord is not plugged into a
30. n plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary a great deal 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 personal injury e Do not use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 35 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Questions And Answers ausos O O anwes O Can operate my microwave oven without No If you remove or turn over the turntable the turntable or tum the tumtable over to you will get poor cooking results Dishes accommodate a large dish used in your oven must fit on the tumtable Can use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied that may reheat or cook on two levels at with your microwave oven Use of any rack a time 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 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 35 Is it normal for the turntable to turn in eithe
31. n remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin ning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Fish setting __ FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over
32. nally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance 18 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Start oven YOU SEE After one second the Display will begin to YOU SEE count down the cooking time COOK At end of cooking time YOU SEE t Loewe three tones will sound continued on next page 19 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 After cooking open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power Cook Power each Number Pad stands for the slower the cooking Each Number Pad and the Cook Power name usually used It also stands for a different percentage of also tells you when to use each Cook Cook Power Many microwave cookbook Power recipes tell you by number percent or name which Cook Power to use COOKPOWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT Automatic 100 of Quick reheating of foods with high water full power content such as beverages If food contains eggs or cream choose a lower power 9 90 of full power Heating large quantities of liquids such as water or soup stock 8 80 of full power Rehea
33. nergy or dam age when using the microwave oven follow basic precau tions Including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 5 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUC TIONS found on page 9 o Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 8 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 specifi cally 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 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 Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service comp
34. not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where intake 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean openings are located Blocking the air inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for intake openings and exhaust vents damage such as misaligned door dam could cause damage to the oven and age around the door or dents inside the poor cooking results Make sure the oven or on the exterior If there is any microwave oven legs are in place to damage do not operate the unit until it ensure proper airflow has been checked by an authorized e Do not install the oven next to or over a Whirlpool service technician and any heat source for example a cooktop or repairs made range Also do not install oven in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could cause a fire electrical shock excessive exposure to microwave energy other personal injury or damage to the outside of the cabinet TCO r Under the counter kits You can fasten your microwave oven onto a 2 Put the oven ona cart counter table or wall or under a cabinet by using one of the shelf that is strong enough to hold the following kits oven and the food and utensils you putin Kit No 4378401 for black model it The control side of the unlit is the Kit No 4378402 for white model heavy side Use care when handling These kits are available from your Whirlpool The weight of the oven is approximatel
35. oor 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 7 11 and 31 for more details 12 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 13 and 14 for more information 7 Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating 8 Model and Serial Number Plate GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the 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 15 30 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to enter cooking times See pages 19 and 21 for more information 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food Th
36. r Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or direction counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on 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 should not happen pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for another purpose Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcom 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 try to repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcom in glass utensils Use care when popping 3 5 oz bags of popcom because of large size of bag and small size of oven cavity bag ca
37. sistance Or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance Or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3874W500630 4358588 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed In Korea
38. small pieces of foil to prevent over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers usually 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 It is possible to use dispos able containers but it generally takes longer and the final result will not be as good as if food were placed in plastic or paper containers COOKING GUIDE If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guide lines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch 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 Do not use containers taller than e Container must be half filled e To avoid sparking there must be a minimum between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place container on turntable e Thickness of the food layer must be greater than thickness of the aluminum Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating i
39. t 100 4 5 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 1 min at 100 1 2 min at 100 1 2 min at 50 2 3 min at 50 8 12 sec at 50 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 sec per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste VEGETABLES continued Allow standing time after cooking Cook at 100 Cook Power COOK FOOD POWER TIME Bacon 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef 4 6 min for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger 100 Patties 2 1st side 2 min 2nd side 1 to 2 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min Hamburger 100 Patties 4 Meat Loaf 100 1 Ibs 13 19 min Chicken 100 Pieces Intemal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey 100 5 min Breast then 70 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing 6 9 min Ib Fish Fillets 100 1 Ib
40. ting soups or casseroles Cooking and heating vegetables fish meat etc when you need a Cook Power lower than HIGH or when food is cooking too fast Cooking requiring special care such as for high protein sauces cheese and egg dishes 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 6 60 of full power and casseroles that need to finish cooking 5 50 of full power Starting cakes which must be finished on HIGH power or finishing cooking of a large roast 4 40 of full power Simmering stews reheating pastries 3 30 of full power MED LOW Defrosting of foods such as bread shellfish DEFROST and precooked foods 2 20 of full power Defrosting and softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Keeping one food serving warm 20 j USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Set Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE continued on next page 21 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN After one second the Display will begin YOU SEE to count down the cooking time At end of cooking time YOU SEE I LINL three tones will sound 5 After cooking open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL time of day 22 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat one or two NOTES 8 oz cups of a beverage
41. y LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship 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 household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 If You Need As
42. y Dealer If your dealer does not stock the kit 28 Ibs 12 6 kg The microwave oven it can be ordered by kit part number by should be at a temperature above 50 F writing to 10 C for proper operation Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 Exhaust vents Air intake Exhaust vents on bottom infront openings on side INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Electrical requirements Observe all goveming codes and ordi nances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 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 the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a polar ized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized 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 receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if
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