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Whirlpool MS3080XB User's Manual

1. HIGH 42 52 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Frozen flowerets 10 oz Celery Fresh sliced 4 cups 1 inch pieces Piace sliced celery and 2 tablespoons water in t12 quart covered microwavable casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 6 7 minutes Corn Fresh 2 ears 4 ears Place husked corn and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart microwavable baking dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 5 minutes HIGH 72 912 minutes 9 11 minutes HIGH 5 6 minutes 10 11 minutes Frozen on cob 2 ears 4 ears Place corn in 112 quart microwavable baking dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 5 minutes HIGH 4 5 minutes Frozen kernels 10 oz Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Eggplant Fresh whole 1 Ib Pierce eggplant with fork and place on 2 paper towels Turn over halfway through cooking Cook until fork pierces skin easily Let stand 2 minutes Cut in half to remove pulp Place eggplant and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 514 62 minutes
2. 8 Reheat prepared foods quickly 80 Reheat sandwiches 7 Cook whole fish 70 Medium High Cook meatloaf Cook cakes breads Cook casseroles Cook rib roasts Cook veal Cook puddings and custards Cook ham whole poultry lamb Cook pot roast Cook quiches 50 Medium 3 30 Medium Low Defrost most foods See Auto Weight Defrosting on page 15 for meat poultry and fish 2 20 Take chill out of fruit Clarify butter Soften butter and cream cheese o 1 Raising yeast dough 10 Low Keep casseroles and main dishes warm 3 Standing time 0 Timer 38 Auto weight defrost guide Meat FOOD SETTING AT TONE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence Do not defrost less than Ib Freeze in a doughnut shape Ground beef bulk Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than two 4 0z patties Depress center when freezing Place on microwavable roast rack Place on microwavable roast rack Ground beef patties Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cove
3. AUTO DEFROST Select these pads followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before cooking See pages 15 16 for more information Number Pads Touch a Number Pad after touching a Command Pad to tell the oven what time Cook Power or Defrosting Weight you wish to enter 0 Number Pad Touch this Number Pad when setting the Minute Timer or Delayed Start See pages 22 24 for more information CLOCK Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set time of day See page 11 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad after setting a function on the microwave oven to start the function If you open the door before the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to stop the oven or to cancel the program See page 11 for more information Door Open Button Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities The following chart can be used as a quick reference when cooking For more in depth information see the corresponding sections in this Use and Care Guide If you want to Set the clock Setting the clock to the correct time of day lets you set start times with the Delayed Start feature The microwave clock also provides an accurate source of time for your kitchen Cook at high power High power cooking is perfect for quick cooking of small items and separate portions Cook at lower powers Cooking at lower powers is ne
4. Cake layer 17 18 oz Cake tube 17 18 oz 50 Convenience cakes and mixes cooking table continued COOK EEREN POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Cupcakes Prepare as directed on package Place 2 paper cupcake liners in each microwavable muffin ring cup Fill each cup two thirds full with batter about 3 tablespoons When done tops will appear moist and wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand 2 minutes Remove cupcakes to rack Repeat with remaining batter 4 cupcakes 112 2 minutes 6 cupcakes 2 2 minutes Date Bread Mix Prepare as directed on package Pour batter into 17 oz 10 11 minutes wax paper lined 9x5x3 inch microwavable loaf dish Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear moist and wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand on flat surface 5 minutes Remove from dish and carefully peel off wax paper Cool on rack Prepare as directed on package Place 2 paper 212 3 minutes liners in each microwavable muffin ring cup Filt each cup two thirds full with batter about 3 tablespoons When done tops will appear moist and wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand 2 minutes Remove muffins to rack Repeat with remaining batter Fruitcake 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 Grease a 10 12 cup microwavable tube dish 1 cup raisins or dried currants set aside 2 Combine in
5. Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent Chicken Pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh 1 to 2 minutes 1 to 1 minute Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with 1 to 2 minutes plastic wrap and vent Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover 3 to 4 minutes with plastic wrap and vent Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once halfway through cooking 8 Fish Fillet Casserole 1 cup 4 cups 1 to 1 minutes 5 to 5 minutes Casserole Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir cream or cheese once halfway through cooking 1 cup 2 to 3 minutes 4 cups 11 to 12 minutes Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef 1 sandwich cup meat filling without bun Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling covered in microwavable casserole stir once Heat bun as directed in chart on page 62 45 to 60 seconds Mashed Potatoes 1 cup 4 cups Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once halfway through cooking 3 to 3 minutes 6 to 6 minutes Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir 2 to 2 minutes once halfway through cooking Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir Baked Beans 1 cup Ravioli or Pasta in sauce once halfway through cooking 1 cup 2 to 3 minutes 4 cups 7 to 8 minutes Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once halfway through cooking 1 t
6. cup chopped walnuts 1 Combine baking mix brown sugar flour and nutmeg in a mixing bowl stir to blend Com bine milk egg and banana in a mixing bowl and add to dry mixture stir only until dry ingredients are moistened Stir in dates and nuts Pour batter into a wax paper lined 9x5x3 inch microwavable loaf dish Cook 10 to 11 minutes at Cook Power 7 shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear moist and wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand on a flat surface for 5 minutes Remove from dish and peel off wax paper Cool on rack Makes 1 loaf Bran muffins Y cup milk 1 egg Ys cup whole bran cereal Ys cup vegetable oil Y cup raisins Ys cup molasses cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder Ys teaspoon baking soda Y teaspoon ground cinnamon Y teaspoon salt Peachy cheesecake 1 can 16 ounces peach halves drained 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese softened Y cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoon lemon juice Ys teaspoon vanilla extract 1 graham cracker crust Cherry cordial pie cups miniature marshmallows cup milk cup maraschino cherries drained and chopped cup cherry liqueur cup whipping cream whipped 9 inch baked chocolate cookie crumb crust whipped cream maraschino cherry halves xx oe _ b 5 gt Beat milk and egg together in a mixing bowl stir in bran cereal and let stand 1 minute Stir in oil raisins and m
7. 00 25 Grounding instructions ceeeeeeee 26 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 27 How Your Microwave Oven Works 28 Operating Safety Precautions 29 Glass tray ai iisen isap ipi airaa 31 General information cccccccceseeseeeeees 32 If You Need Service Or Assistance 33 Cooking Guide 000 0 ccc cesceceeeeeeeenseees 35 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 64 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from label behind the microwave oven door on the frame and purchase date from sales slip Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your microwave oven If the card is missing please send the model and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 N State Route 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave
8. HIGH 42 512 minutes Fresh cubed 1 Ib 5 cups Leeks Place sliced leeks and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart Fresh sliced HIGH microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through 8 02 42 52 minutes cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes 3 cups Mixed Vegetables Frozen 10 Ib Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes HIGH 6 7 minutes 53 Cooking Guide Continued Vegetable cooking table continued COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS VEGETABLES Mushrooms Fresh sliced 2 Ib 1 Ib Okra Frozen whole 10 02 Frozen sliced 16 oz Onions Fresh whole pearl 10 oz pkg Fresh chopped 8 02 2 medium Parsnips Fresh sliced 1 Ib Pea Pods Frozen 6 oz Peas and Carrots Frozen 10 oz Peas black eyed Frozen 16 oz Peas green Fresh 1 Ib 4 cups Frozen 9 oz pouch Frozen 10 oz Potatoes sweet Cut up 6 8 oz each 3 medium Whole 6 8 oz each 1 medium potato 2 medium potatoes 4 medium potatoes HIGH 212 312 minutes 42 52 minutes HIGH 7 8 minutes HIGH 8 9 minutes HIGH 42 52 minutes HIGH 4 5 minutes HIGH 5 6 minutes HIGH 22 32 minutes HIGH 5 6 minutes HIGH 9 10 minutes HIGH 11 13 minutes HIGH 3 4 minutes HIGH 3 4 minutes HIGH 612 712 minutes HIGH 2 4 minutes 4 6 minutes 6 8 minutes Place sliced mushrooms i
9. Reheat cycle 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch PIZZA REHEAT Auto appears on the Display PIZZA REHEAT 3 The oven will begin the Auto Cooking cycle you selected and the Display will show the total cooking time When the Pizza Reheat cycle ends End will show on the Display and two short and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day 14 Auto weight defrosting Use Auto Weight Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking This example shows the use of the MEAT Command Pad For suggested defrost weight see the Auto weight defrost sequence list on the next page 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch MEAT The DEF 1 and 0 0 Indicators will come on and the Ibs Indicator will start to flash 3 Touch Number Pads to enter the weight of the food you want to defrost The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 Ibs 4 Touch START ENTER The DEF 1 and POWER Indicators will stay on to show that the oven is in the Auto Weight Defrost cycle This Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends End will show on the Display and two short tones and one long tone w
10. Temperature in thigh should be 180 F 185 F when done 5 Turkey Place thawed turkey breast on microwavable roast Breast boneless 5 18 20 minutes rack Cover with wax paper Cook of estimated 2 3 Ibs per pound time Turn breast over Replace wax paper Cook 4 of estimated time again Turn breast over Shield if necessary Cook remaining 4 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving Breast whole HIGH 4 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place turkey breast meat 4 9 Ibs then per pound side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with 5 7 8 minutes butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired per pound Cover with wax paper After first cooking time is done turn meat side up Remove and discard drippings Brush on butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Replace wax paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove breast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 46 Poultry cooking table continued COOK POULTRY POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Drumsticks 14 16 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place pieces with thickest 114 2 Ibs per pound po
11. child lock Your oven has a lockout feature that inactivates the microwave power To set child lock 1 Touch OFF CANCEL 2 Touch and hold 0 until L appears at the left of the Display and a single tone is heard In this condition the oven will not operate If a cooking program is set and START ENTER is touched during the lockout phase Err will appear on the Display and a long tone will be heard To cancel child lock 1 Touch OFF CANCEL 2 Touch and hold 0 until L disappears from the Display and you hear a single tone The oven is now ready to use Using WARM HOLD Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 minutes WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle 1 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door 2 Touch WARM HOLD Hold will appear on the Display 3 Touch START ENTER Hold will stay on The oven light and the fan will come on NOTES WARM HOLD operates for up to 60 minutes e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired Foods 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 e The use of more than one complete WARM HOLD 60 minutes i
12. 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 polarized 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 the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug ___ __ Power supply cord Grounding prong To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put about one cup 250mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on page 12 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated It is the personal responsibility and obligation 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 exten sion cord with your microwave oven but if you fi
13. it is because of incorrectly entered instructions Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in a tone sounds and the Display shows 12 00 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will again show 12 00 when the power comes back on You can cook without setting the clock but the Display will show 12 00 plus the hours minutes and seconds that have elapsed since the oven was plugged in 1 To set the clock touch CLOCK The Display will show 12 00 if time of day has not been set before or the time previously set The colon will disappear 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 3 Touch CLOCK The colon will appear without blinking and the seconds in small display on the right count up The Clock is set If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 Err will show on the Display Touch CLOCK and start over NOTE To reset the clock touch CLOCK The current time will show on the Display and the colon will disappear Continue to set the clock as shown above Using OFF CANCEL Touch OFF CANCEL to e Erase instructions if you make a mistake during programming e Cancel the Minute Timer e Stop the oven temporarily during cooking NOTE The oven may also be stopped during a cycle by opening the door Close the door and touch START ENTER to res
14. patties 22 3 minutes 8 patties 44 5 minutes Spareribs 21 2 3 Ibs 22 27 minutes per pound 165 F Place ribs cut into serving size pieces bone side down in large cooking bag Follow instructions included with bag Place bag in 3 quart microwavable casserole Add 1 cup water to bag Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string Turn over ribs rearranging carefully halfway through cooking Cook until meat is fork tender Carefully remove ribs If desired brush sauce over ribs Cook covered with wax paper Let stand covered 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving 10 minutes 44 Stuffed flank steak 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced Ya cup butter or margarine 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and well drained Y4 teaspoon ground thyme Y4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 beef flank steak about 11 2 pounds 1 cup beef broth can 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup Ys cup white wine optional Poultry 1 Combine onion garlic and butter in a 2 quart microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 5 to 6 minutes at HIGH power or until onion is tender stir once Add spinach thyme and pepper Cook covered 3 minutes at HIGH power Stir once Pound flank steak with mallet to flatten Spread spinach mixture on steak and roll up jellyroll fash
15. pieces to the outside in an 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Sprinkle with pepper and top with onion Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl Pour mixture evenly over chicken Cover with plastic wrap vent Cook 15 to 17 minutes at HIGH power or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Stir pan juices until smooth and spoon over chicken Makes 4 servings 57 Cooking Guide Continued Basic scrambled eggs aes Basic omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk Ye teaspoon salt dash of ground black pepper Cheeseburgers 1 pound lean ground beef 4 slices American process cheese 4 hamburger buns Reuben sandwiches 8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread toasted Ye pound cooked corned beef sliced 1 can 8 ounces sauerkraut rinsed and drained Y cup creamy Russian or Thousand Island dressing 4 slices Swiss cheese 58 TABLESPOONS TEASPOONS COOKING TIME OF MILK OF BUTTER COOK POWER 7 50 to 60 seconds 2 to 2 2 minutes 3 to 4 minutes 5 to 6 minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Use 10 ounce microwavable bowl or custard cup for 1 to 2 eggs use 1 quart microwavable casserole for 4 to 6 eggs Place butter in dish Cook uncovered 20 to 40 seconds at HIGH power or until butter melts Beat eggs and milk together with fork until well blended stir into melted butter Cook uncovered as di
16. plate Cook uncovered 25 to 30 seconds at HIGH power or until tuna mixture bubbles Repeat with remaining crackers Makes 24 appetizers Combine onion garlic and oil in a 1 quart microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 1 to 1 minutes at HIGH power or until onion is tender Add remaining ingredients Cook covered 3 minutes at HIGH power and then 8 2 minutes at Cook Power 5 stir twice Makes about 13 cups Chocolate sauce Ys cup sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 teaspoon flour dash of salt 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons light corn syrup Combine dry ingredients in a 1 quart glass measuring cup stir in milk Add butter and corn syrup Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes at HIGH power or until sauce is thickened and smooth stir twice Stir in vanilla extract Makes 1 2 cup Y teaspoon vanilla extract 56 Onion soup 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can 10 ounces condensed beef broth 1 slice of toasted French bread Ye cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Cheesy meatloaf Ye pound lean ground beef 1 egg slightly beaten cup soft fresh bread crumbs Ys cup shredded Cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper Ye teaspoon dried thyme leaves teaspoon salt Ye teaspoon ground black pepper Combine onions and butter in a 1 qu
17. set the Cook Power properly Touch OFF CANCEL and start over The STAGE 1 and POWER Indicators will stay on to show you that the timer is running The Display counts down to show you how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the set time ends End will show on the Display and two short tones and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day NOTE Opening the oven door stops the count down Close the door and touch START ENTER to continue the timing countdown Using delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automati cally at a later time Use the Cook cycle at 0 Cook Power to delay the start of the second Cook cycle for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Put food in the oven and close the door See WARNING on page 24 2 Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 1 Indicator will come on and the Display will show O and o POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 60 minutes 1 hour 4 Touch COOK POWER The POWER Indicator will start to flash and the Display will show 6000 or Touch the 0
18. surfaces Rinse well ACAUTION 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 glass cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on oven To clean glass tray wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The glass tray is dishwasher safe 27 How Your Microwave Oven Works Oven cavity Glass tray Metal floor 28 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 A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food The glass tray of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass tray 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 pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to t
19. 6 ounces of milk stirring to blend Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Cook Power 8 or until hot stirring once NOTE For safe heating of liquids in a microwave oven see Operating Safety Precautions on page 29 Heating Syrup or Honey Place in a glass pitcher and cook uncovered at HIGH power until warm Stir once One cup syrup or honey will take 2 to 3 minutes Melting Butter or Margarine Place butter or margarine in a custard cup or glass measuring cup Cook uncovered at HIGH power until melted Softening Butter Margarine or Cream Cheese Unwrap and place on a serving plate Cook uncovered at Cook Power 2 checking at 20 second intervals Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate Pieces Place in a custard cup or glass bowl and cook uncovered at HIGH power One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1 cup of chocolate pieces will take 1 minute 15 seconds Two squares of unsweetened chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 2 minutes 30 seconds Stir until smooth Melting Caramels Combine one 14 ounce package of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a 4 cup glass measuring cup Cook uncovered 2 minutes 15 seconds at HIGH power or until melted stirring every minute Toasting Almonds Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine per cup of nuts Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at HIGH power or until light brown stirring every minute Toasting Coconut Place uns
20. Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized 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 When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request Cooking Guide Introduction 1 How your microwave oven works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube and microwaves are then sent into the oven cavity through openings at the top of the oven Micro waves reflect off the metal walls of the oven Since microwaves do not penetrate metal cooking utensils made of metal are not used for cooking in the microwave They can neither reflect nor absorb the microwaves The micro waves can however be transmitted through glass paper wicker and microwavable cooking dishes Microwaves do not heat the cookware though vessels will eventually feel hot from the heat generated by the food Micr
21. For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically 10 Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 1 Indicator will come on and the Display will show O and POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 6 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The Display will show the STAGE 1 and HI Indicators and the POWER Indicator will start to flash This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full HIGH power Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 2 Indicator will come on and the Display will show O and POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to S
22. Model and serial number label on frame behind door Door latches Glass tray Control panel NOTE Black model shown Also available in white MICROWAVE OVEN 5 MS3080XB 72 Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 5 4 Getting Acquainted 00 0000 eee 5 Microwave oven features cccceeeeceees 5 Control panel features ccccceseseeeeseeees 6 Quick reference cooking guide 0 0 T Using Your Microwave Oven 05 t0 Microwave oven Controls cccscereeeereeee 10 Audible signals ccccscsssecsssessseteeeeenees 11 Setting the clock 000 cceccesessseeeseseeneresseees 11 Using OFF CANCEL eccceeseetseeseeeeeeeeees 11 Cooking in your microwave Oven s s s 12 Cooking at high cook powe n 12 Cooking at lower cook powe s 04 13 Auto COOKING 20 ec eeceeceseseesceeeeeeeeseeeseeeeeeneees 14 Auto weight defrosting ceeeeereeee 15 Cooking automatically after defrosting 17 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 18 Using child lock 0 ccccceeseeeessseeecereeetsneees 20 Using WARM HOLD cccececseseseesteereeeee 21 Using the Minute Timer cceeee 22 Using delayed start cececseceeeteeeeee 23 Installation Instructions 0 0
23. NS Place trimmed artichokes right side up in 8 inch microwavable baking dish Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until lower leaves can be pulled off and base pierces easily with fork Let stand covered 2 minutes Place spears in single layer in 2 quart microwavable baking dish alternating tips and thick ends with thickest stalks to outside of dish Add 2 tablespoons water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook unti tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place beans and 2 tablespoons water in 11 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Place beets and 1 4 cup water in 11 quart microwavable covered casserole Rearrange halfway through cooking Cook until beets pierce easily with fork Let stand covered 2 minutes Peel after cooking Place broccoli in single layer in 2 quart baking dish with flowerets toward center of dish Add 2 tablespoons water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Same as Frozen chopped above Place brussels sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook u
24. Number Pad The Display will show 6000 This tells you the oven will be operating at 0 power 6 Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 2 Indicator will come on and the Display will show OH and o POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash 7 Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power 8 Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 3 Indicator will come on and the Display will show OH and o POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash 9 Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power continued on next page 23 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 10 Touch START ENTER The STAGE 1 and POWER Indicators will stay on During the STAGE 1 cycle the oven will be off but the Display will count down the set time After this time is up the STAGE 2 and 3 cycles will begin NOTES e If you hear the fan start when you touch START ENTER you have not set the oven properly Touch the OFF CANCEL Pad and start over When using Delayed Start the oven cooks only during the STAGE 2 and 3 cycles Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MO
25. OWER HOLD POTATO DINNER POPCORN ONE PLATE FROZEN FRESH PIZZA ENTREE VEGETABLE REHEAT 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 10 24 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected See page 10 for more information 10 11 12 COOK TIME Touch this pad when cooking at Cook Power or cooking automatically after defrosting Touch COOK TIME to set the first second and third Cook cycles when cooking at more than one Cook Power Touch this Command Pad when setting the Minute Timer or a delayed start time COOK POWER Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of micro wave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or the faster the cooking See page 13 for more information See the Cooking Guide starting on page 35 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep food warm for up to 60 minutes See page 21 for more information Auto Cooking Select to cook popcorn pizza fresh vegetables a frozen entree baked potato or a dinner plate See page 14 for more information
26. ST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 24 Installation Instructions Before you begin carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs have been made 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of the oven is approximately 31 Ibs 14 kg AWARNING Fire Electrical Shock Excessive Exposure To Microwave Energy Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard e Do not block the rear air intake openings and air vents on side of microwave oven Allow a few inches of space on side and back of oven where vents and intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and air vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow Rear air intake Air vents e Do not install the oven next to or over a openings heat source f
27. a glass measure filled with water in the microwave oven Cook 1 minute at HIGH power If the water is warm and the utensil remains cool the utensil is microwavable However if the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be used in the micro wave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Read through the following checklist 1 Dinner Plates Many kinds of tableware are microwavable This would include most brands of oven tempered glass cookware 2 Glassware Some glassware that is heat resistant is microwavable This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware Do not however use delicate tumblers wine glasses etc in the oven as they may possibly shatter 3 Paper Paper plates and containers without wax coating are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven for short cooking times Paper towels are also very useful for absorbing moisture and grease In general use white paper as some dyes may separate 4 Plastic Storage Containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly re heated However they should not be used to heat foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt the containers 5 Cooking Bags Cooking bags are microwavable Make sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Substitute strin
28. ainers but the hot food does 29 Operating Safety Precautions Continued 30 Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not use the oven for storage Do not leave anything in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing If a fire should start in the oven cavity Do not open the oven door Touch OFF CANCEL to turn oven off Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack age designed especially for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a
29. areas with aluminum foil Place on microwavable baking dish Sausage links Spareribs Place on microwavable roast rack Place on microwavable roast rack Veal Cutlets 1 Ib inch thick Separate and rearrange Place on microwavable roast rack 39 Cooking Guide Continued Poultry Foon O SETTING AT TONE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken No poultry over 5 9 Ibs shouid be defrosted using Auto Weight Defrost nor should whole turkeys be defrosted with this setting Place on microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Breasts POULTRY boneless Separate and turn over Cover with wax paper Cut up POULTRY Separate pieces and rear range Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over end defrost breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place chicken breast side up on microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Whole under 4 Ibs POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Fish and shellfish Foop SETTING AT TONE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets FISH Turn over Separate fillets Place in microwavable baking dish when partially thawed Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks FISH Se
30. arefully Wax paper effectively prevents food from spattering in the oven and helps food retain some heat Sand wiches and many other foods can be wrapped in paper towels to prevent them from drying out Spacing Individual foods such as baked potatoes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres will cook more evenly if placed in the oven at least an inch apart preferably in a circular pattern Stirring Stirring is an important microwaving technique Microwaved foods are stirred in order to blend flavors and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside toward the inside since the outside of the food heats first Turning Over Larger sized food such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned over so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn over chicken pieces and chops Arrangement Since dense foods cook more slowly in the microwave it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and veg etables to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Also arrange food in a single layer rather than stacking to permit more even cooking Shielding Strips of aluminum foil which block microwaves are sometimes placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular shaped pans to prevent those portions from overcooking Irregular food shapes such as poultry legs and wings tips can be shielded with foil to keep t
31. art microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at HIGH power or until onions are soft stir twice Add beef broth Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at HIGH power or until hot stir once after 2 minutes Ladle into large soup bowl Cover with bread slice and sprinkle with cheeses Cook uncov ered 45 seconds to 1 minute at HIGH power or until cheese is melted Makes 1 serving Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl mix thoroughly Shape into loaf and place on a microwavable roast rack Cook covered with wax paper 3 to 4 minutes at HIGH power or until center is no longer pink Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 2 servings Barbecued chicken 1 to 2 pounds chicken pieces skinned Ye cup barbecue sauce Sherried chicken 21 2 to 3 pounds chicken cut into serving pieces skinned Y teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion thinly sliced Ya cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon flour 1 Arrange chicken with thicker pieces to the outside in an 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Cook covered with wax paper 2 minutes at HIGH power Drain and turn chicken over Brush half of barbecue sauce onto chicken Cook covered 2 minutes at HIGH power Turn chicken over and brush with remaining sauce cook covered 61 2 to 712 minutes at HIGH power or until juices run clear Let stand covered 3 minutes Makes 2 servings Arrange chicken with thicker
32. cally cook at HIGH Cook Power The STAGE 1 Hl and POWER Indicators will show and the TIME Indicator will disappear When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and two short and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of cst cst oe day COOK TIME START ENTER Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power Many recipes in the Cooking Guide tell you by number which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name HI MED LO etc or percentage 10 50 80 etc The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used Automatic 100 of full power HIGH 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power MED 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW O TIMER fan and light will be off 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME The Display will show the STAGE 1 0 Hl and POWER Indicators and the TIME In
33. cessary for efficient cooking of most foods Failure to use the correct Cook Power may result in overcooking or undercooking Operate auto cooking Auto Cooking allows you to choose from six commonly used cooking times by touching just two pads Defrost Auto Weight Defrosting decreases the amount of time needed to thaw frozen food before cooking Touch CLOCK Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day Touch CLOCK Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK TIME Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch START ENTER Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK TIME Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch COOK POWER Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START ENTER Put food in the oven and close the door Select appropriate Command Pad Put food in the oven and close the door Touch MEAT POULTRY or FISH Touch Number Pads for the defrosting weight you want in pounds Touch START ENTER Example TIME 010101 4 POWER START ENTER PIZZA REHEAT TIMER START ENTER continued on next page Getting Acquainted Continued Cook with more than one Put food in the oven and close the door cycle Touch COOK TIME Cooking with two or three cycles lets you cook at different Cook Powers one after Touch Number Pads for the cooking another Using this fun
34. ction time you want in the first cycle you are able to fine tune your Touch COOK POWER To use HIGH COOK cooking for better results power skip to Step 6 POWER Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle 6 Touch COOK TIME TIME Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle 4 o Touch COOK POWER To use HIGH cook power skip to Step 10 POWER Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle Touch COOK TIME Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the third cycle Touch COOK POWER To use HIGH power skip to Step 14 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the third cycle Touch START ENTER Operate Child Lock Touch OFF CANCEL The Child Lock feature lets you CANCEL inactivate the microwave Touch and hold 0 until L appears at power the left of the Display and a single tone is heard To cancel Repeat the above steps Keep food warm Put cooked hot food in the oven and The Warm Hold feature lets you close the door keep food warm in your Touch WARM HOLD microwave oven for up to 1 hour Touch START ENTER If you want to You Example Use the Minute Timer 4 Touch COOK TIME The Minute Timer lets you time emt activities in your Touch Number Pads for the minutes itenen and seconds you want Touch COOK POWER Touch the 0 Number Pad Touc
35. d with foil per pound 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F WELL 180 F Lamb stew Cook 1 Place cubes in 2 quart microwavable casserole cubes HIGH 10 minutes Add desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme 2 ibs then and marjoram and 1 cup water Cook covered Stir Cook 2 cubes twice during cooking Cook until fork tender 30 minutes per pound Let stand covered 15 minutes Pork Bacon slices Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack 2 slices 12 2 minutes Cover with paper towels After cooking let stand 4 slices 2 3 minutes 1 minute 6 slices 4 5 minutes Place meat on microwavable roast rack Cover loosely with wax paper After cooking let stand 1 minute Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices 30 45 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute 1 1 minutes 6 slices Place chops in microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with vented plastic wrap Turn over chops halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes 19 20 minutes per pound 16 17 minutes per pound 43 Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table continued COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME Hot dogs HIGH 1 2 4 Ham boneless fully cooked 2 Ibs Ham center slice SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Pierce hot dogs and place on microwavable roast rack Cover with wax paper If in bun wrap in paper towel or paper napkin to absorb mo
36. dicator will start to flash 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 4 Touch COOK POWER The Display will show the STAGE 1 and HI Indicators and the POWER Indicator will start to flash This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full HIGH power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power 6 Touch START ENTER The STAGE 1 and POWER Indicators will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the cycle When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and two short and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day 13 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Auto cooking Auto cooking provides six preset times This provides a short cut method for setting commonly used cooking times This function allows you to cook popcorn a baked potato a dinner plate a frozen entree fresh vegetables or reheat pizza by selecting the proper key This example shows the Pizza
37. done Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes 45 Cooking Guide Continued Poultry cooking table COOK POULTRY POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Wash and dry poultry Remove skin and place Breasts boneless HIGH breasts thickest portion to outside in microwavable 1 half breast 6 614 minutes baking dish Brush with butter or browning agent 4 5 02 per pound and seasonings if desired Cover with wax paper 1 whole breast 51 2 6 minutes Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let 10 12 02 per pound stand covered 3 minutes 2 whole breasts 5 6 minutes 20 24 oz per pound and seasonings if desired Cover with wax paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Whole 13 14 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place breast side down on 3 32 Ibs per pound microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with wax paper Cook 1 of estimated time Turn breast side up brush on butter or browning agent Replace wax paper Cook of estimated time Cut up fryer HIGH 5 6 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place pieces in single layer 214 3 Ibs per pound in microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 14 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F
38. e undrained Y cup flaked coconut 1 teaspoon rum extract optional 8 slices white bread French bread or raisin nut bread cut into 12 inch cubes 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar WW Butterscotch krispie treats Y cup butterscotch pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 cups miniature marshmallows 2 2 cups crisp rice cereal Irish coffee cup water rounded teaspoon instant coffee granules teaspoons sugar tablespoons Irish whiskey whipped cream Nn Pour milk into a 2 cup glass measuring cup Cook 31 2 to 4 2 minutes at Cook Power 6 or until almost boiling Beat eggs slightly in a mixing bowl add remaining ingredients except nutmeg Stir milk into egg mixture Pour custard mixture into two buttered 6 ounce custard cups Place cups in oven Cook uncovered 7 to 8 minutes at Cook Power 4 or until set Remove cups and sprinkle with nutmeg Set on rack to cool Makes 2 servings Melt butter in a 2 quart glass measuring cup 45 seconds at HIGH power Add pudding mix cinnamon eggs milk undrained pineapple coconut and rum extract blend thoroughly Fold in bread cubes Pour mixture into a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes at Cook Power 7 or until knife inserted near center comes out clean Let stand on a flat surface for 10 minutes Serve warm Makes 12 servings Combine butterscotch pieces and butter in a 2 quart
39. ed 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from any where in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to 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 Whirlpool has a nationwide lt gt network of authorized Wh ol Whirlpool service compa SERVICE nies 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 REPAIA See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 34 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major
40. en Do not operate this appliance if it has a dam aged 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 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 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 Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface and interior cleaning instruc tions on page 27 Do not overcook food Carefully attend appli ance 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 Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 32 Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slow ing cooking times Cooking in metal con tainers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as can containers with hid den metal twist ties foil lining staples me tallic glaze or trim Remove wire twi
41. er towels Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking Let stand 2 minutes HIGH 7 8 minutes Frozen sliced 16 oz Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes NOTE Frozen vegetables in larger or smaller quantities than listed in the chart may be cooked approxi mately 3 to 4 minutes per cup of vegetables Measure desired amount of vegetables into microwavable covered casserole and cook 55 Cooking Guide Continued Recipes Nachos 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean dip Ye cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 Spread each tortilla chip with bean dip top with cheese Place chips on a paper plate 2 Cook uncovered 1 to 112 minutes at Cook Power 6 or until cheese is melted Makes 15 appetizers Sweet and sour tuna crackers 1 can 3 ounces tuna drained and flaked 1 package 3 ounces cream cheese softened 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple drained 2 tablespoon white vinegar Ye teaspoon curry powder 24 crackers or melba toast rounds Spaghetti sauce Y cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic pressed or finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce 1 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 teaspoons dried oregano leaves v4 teaspoon ground black pepper Combine ingredients except crackers in a mixing bowl blend thoroughly Spread mixture on crackers Arrange 8 crackers in a circle on a paper
42. er over container e Cook fish that is coated or prepared with sauce uncovered or lightly covered with wax paper This keeps the coatings from becoming soggy and the sauce from getting watery Fish and shellfish cooking table 4to 5 minutes Arrange fish in single layer with thickest portion toward outside edge of 11 to 2 quart microwavable baking 4 to 5 minutes dish Brush with melted butter and season if desired Cook covered with 7 51 to 6 minutes plastic wrap vented Let stand covered 2 minutes Scallops HIGH Prepare as directed above Shrimp shelled HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Lobster Tail HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Cut hard shell down middle with knife Grasp tail with both hands and open flat Place flesh side up in 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Cook covered with wax paper Let stand covered 2 minutes 48 Poached fish fillets 4 Orange Roughy fillets 1 to 1 pound Ye cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter or margarine cut into Y inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion Y teaspoon ground black pepper Baked whitefish meuniere Ye cup butter or margarine cut into pleces Ya cup finely chopped parsely 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 to 2 2 pounds whole whitefish cleaned Arrange fillets with thicker parts to the outside in a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Pour wine over fillets Dot with butter Sprinkle with onion and pepper Cook covered with wax paper 31 2 to 5 2 minutes at HIGH powe
43. faces 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 The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your 4 Glass Tray This tray must be in oven during cooking experience as enjoyable and productive operation for best cooking results See pages as possible To help get you up and running 27 and 31 for more details quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic 5 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to features 1 Door Open Button Push button to open door Door must be pressed firmly shut for oven to operate Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks perform all functions See page 6 for more details Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating Model and Serial Number Label External Oven Air Vents on side See page 25 for more details Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features 2 i 0101019 0101 01 WARM TIME P
44. g or microwavable closure for metal twist ties 6 Plastic Microwave Cookware A variety of cookware is available Certain specialty items such as plastic ring molds muffin pans etc are convenient Check the manufacturer s instruc tions 7 Pottery Stoneware and Ceramic Containers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven They should be checked by using the dish test 8 Wicker Straw Wood All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven Remove any metal fittings 9 Metal Utensils Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps clips or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation Use wooden skewers which are available at most cookware shops 10 Browning Skillets Browning skillets or grills are useful to provide extra surface browning of meats such as steaks and hamburgers They heat to a very high temperature and should be handled with great care Follow the manufacturer s guidelines for directions and proper use 6 Some microwaving tips Boiling Water Place 1 cup of water in a 2 cup glass measure and cook uncovered 21 2 to 3 2 minutes at HIGH power or until boiling Instant Coffee Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug Cook uncovered 2 to 21 2 minutes at HIGH power or until hot Stir in coffee crystals Hot Cocoa Place 1 or 2 teaspoons each of cocoa powder and sugar in an 8 ounce mug Gradually add
45. gredients in a mixing bowl blend thoroughly Pour batter into prepared pan Cook 12 to 13 minutes at Cook Power 7 or 1 cup slivered almonds y4 cup candied cherries halved cup candied pineapple until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan cup flour Let stand 15 minutes on a flat surface before 3 4 cup packed dark brown sugar inverting onto a rack to cool To store wrap in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 4 weeks Makes 1 cake 2 cup shortening eggs 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Ya teaspoon almond extract teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace Ye teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoon salt ie Cooking Guide Continued Vegetables Vegetable cooking table VEGETABLES Artichokes Fresh 8 oz each 2 medium 4 medium Asparagus Fresh spears 1 Ib Frozen spears 10 oz pkg Beans green amp wax Fresh cut 1 Ib Broccoli Fresh spears 1 Ib Frozen chopped 10 oz Frozen spears 10 o2 Brussels Sprouts Fresh 1 Ib 3 4 cups Frozen 10 oz Cabbage Fresh chopped 1 Ib 1 medium Wedges 1 Ib 1 medium 52 HIGH 8 9 minutes 13 14 minutes HIGH 8 9 minutes HIGH 7 8 minutes HIGH 10 12 minutes HIGH 1412 152 minutes HIGH 5 6 minutes HIGH 6 7 minutes HIGH 5 6 2 minutes HIGH 51 4 6 minutes HIGH 514 614 minutes HIGH 62 72 minutes HIGH 612 72 minutes COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIO
46. h START ENTER Start cooking automatically Put food in the oven and close the door at a later time 2 Touch COOK TIME The Delayed Start feature is a handy way to start cooking a meal whenever you want even when you are not there Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want in minutes and seconds Touch COOK POWER Touch the 0 Number Pad Touch COOK TIME Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power if needed for the Cook cycle Touch START ENTER Using Your Microwave Oven AUTO D STRT STAGE DEF 1 2 3 7 I 7 ma hal m7 ibe LILI amp TIME TEMP H WARM RECIP POWER cook cook WARM TIME POWER HOLD DINNER POPCORN PLATE FROZ RES PIZ ENTREE VEGETABLE REHEAT AUTO DEFROST CLOCK OFE CANCEL 10 Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section Display Clock and Indicators Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the oven a tone will sound and the Display will show 12 00 The clack will begin to run The Display shows the time in hours minutes and seconds Set the clock to the correct time of day page 11 If your electricity goes off for a while and comes back on the clock will return to 12 00 and begin to run Reset the clock Display clock and indicators When you are not using the microwave oven this is an acc
47. he 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 Operating Safety Precautions 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 29 32 Never cook or reheat a whole egg 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 For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat cont
48. hem from overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from the oven walls Piercing To prevent bursting food enclosed in a shell skin or membrane must be pierced prior to cooking Such foods include both the yolks and whites of eggs hot dogs clams oysters and many whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash Testing for Doneness Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test for doneness frequently Check recipes for specific information Standing Time Food is often allowed to stand for 2 to 10 minutes after being removed from the microwave oven Usually the food is covered during standing time to retain heat Most foods are removed from the oven while still slightly undercooked and finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 during standing time 36 5 Microwave safe utensils Never use metal or metai trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing which resembles lightning Most heat resistant nonme tallic cooking utensils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable for micro wave cooking If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there s a simple way to find out if it can be used in your microwave oven Testing Utensils for Microwave Use Place the utensil in question next to
49. hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use can damage the oven as can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equip ment 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 Move the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits lf You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind If nothing operates Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See pages 26 and 32 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the mic
50. il 10 to 15 minutes after removing from microwave oven Internal tem perature of meat may rise 5 F to 15 F during standing time Use oven cooking bags for less tender cuts of meat 41 Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table COOK POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Comed beef 3 Ibs Cubes for stew 2 lbs inch cubes Cook 1 HIGH then Cook 2 3 Ground beef 1 Ib Hamburgers fresh or defrosted frozen 4 oz each 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Pot roast 3 4 Ibs Cook 1 HIGH then Cook 2 3 Rib roast rolled 3 4 Ibs Rump roast rolled 3 4 Ibs 15 minutes then 25 30 minutes per pound 10 minutes then 27 32 minutes per pound 4 5 minutes 1 minutes 114 2 minutes 212 32 minutes 15 minutes then 30 35 minutes per pound 10 11 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 160 F 12 14 minutes per pound WELL 170 F 16 18 minutes per pound RARE 135 F 18 20 minutes per pound MEDIUM 160 F Place corned beef in 3 quart microwavable casse role Pour 1 cup water and desired seasonings over corned beef Cook covered Turn over beef during cooking Shield thinner ends with foil Cook until fork tender Let stand covered 15 minutes Thinly slice beef diagonally across grain Place cubes in 2 quart microwavable casserole Pour 1 cup water or broth over cubes Cook covered Stir cubes halfway through co
51. ill sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display ce until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is gt gt gt touched The Display will then show the time of day NOTES The Auto Weight Defrost feature gives you automatic setting and control of defrosting but just like conventional defrosting you must check the foods during the defrosting time For best results remove fish shellfish meat and poultry from its original paper or plastic closed package wrapper Otherwise the wrap will hold steam and juice close to the foods which can cause the outer surface of the foods to cook When it is difficult to remove the wrap from the foods defrost the wrapped food for stage 1 of the defrost time At the tone remove the wrap Place foods in a shallow glass baking dish or microwave roasting rack to catch drippings Food should still be somewhat icy in the center when removed from the oven 15 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Auto weight defrost sequence list Hints for better defrosting Your microwave oven controls four different output powers automatically during the defrost cycle After the second segment is completed five tones will sound but the oven will continue to defrost At the sound of the tones open the oven door and turn the food over close the oven door and touch START ENTER The oven will auto matically continue to count d
52. ion starting from the long edge Tie with string Place in 2 quart microwavable casse role Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steak Cook covered 812 minutes at HIGH power Cook covered 45 to 50 minutes per pound at Cook Power 3 or until tender turn steak over twice during cooking Let stand covered 10 minutes Makes 4 servings Microwave cooked chicken is juicy and succulent Whole poultry becomes golden but not crisp For the crispier conventional crust cook the poultry in your conventional oven at 450 F for 10 to 15 minutes The same technique is also convenient when barbecuing Defrost and precook in your microwave oven then flash cook on the grill for that barbecued flavor Cooking poultry tips amp techniques e Defrost poultry completely before cooking e Arrange poultry so that thicker pieces face the outside of the baking dish If cooking legs arrange them like spokes of wheels e Cover the baking dish with wax paper to minimize spattering e Turn over both whole poultry and poultry pieces to ensure even cooking e Drain and discard juices as they accumulate e Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from oven wails and other pieces of foil e Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give browned appearance e Cook poultry until no longer pink and juices run clear Temperatures in thigh meat should be 180 F 185 F when
53. isture After cooking let stand 1 minute 20 30 seconds 30 45 seconds 45 seconds 1 minute Place ham on microwavable roast rack Cover with wax paper Turn over ham halfway through cooking Let stand covered 10 minutes 13 14 minutes per pound Place slices on microwavable roast rack Cover with vented plastic wrap Let stand covered 1 minute 42 52 minutes Loin roast roiled boneless 3 4 Ibs 16 17 minutes per pound Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish Follow instructions included with bag Add seasonings and browning agent if desired Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string Turn over roast halfway through cooking After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack Sausage links Cover with wax paper or paper towel After cooking fresh 1 2 oz let stand covered 1 minute each 2 links 45 60 seconds 4 links 114 12 minutes 6 links 1 2 minutes Sausage Place sausage patties in a circle on microwavable patties roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired fresh 2 oz Cover with wax paper Turn patties over halfway each through cooking After cooking let stand 2 minutes 2 patties 114 2 minutes 4
54. kes are done when a toothpick inserted near the center of the layer comes out clean There may be some moist spots on top immediately after removing from the oven These will disappear during the standing time e Angel food cake chiffon cake and cream puffs need dry heat so bake in a conventional oven for best results Convenience cakes and mixes cooking table COOK Pore POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Brownie Mix 7 14 15 minutes Prepare as directed on package Spread batter into 23 6 oz greased 7x11 inch microwavable baking dish Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear puffy and dry and will spring back when lightly pressed with finger Let stand on flat surface 10 minutes Cool before cutting 7 5 6 minutes serving plate Carefully remove wax paper Repeat with second layer 7 10 12 minutes Prepare as directed on package Pour batter into a 10 12 cup microwavable fluted tube dish that has been greased and sprinkled with granulated sugar When done wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand on flat surface 10 minutes Invert onto serving plate Cool Prepare as directed on package Divide batter between two wax paper lined 8 inch microwavable cake dishes Fill each dish half full Any extra batter may be used for cupcakes When done wooden toothpick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand on flat surface 5 minutes Invert onto
55. leaf 1 Ib Place spinach and 2 tablespoons water in 3 quart microwavable covered casserole After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 52 62 minutes Frozen chopped HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box or pouch Place box 9 oz pouch 42 52 minutes on 2 paper towels Pierce pouch with fork and place in 10 oz 4 5 minutes 1 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand Frozen leaf HIGH 2 minutes 10 oz 612 7 minutes Squash spaghetti Fresh 2 3 Ibs 1 medium whole Pierce squash several times with fork Place squash on 2 paper towels Turn over several times during cooking Let stand 2 minutes Cut in half Remove fibrous strands and seeds from center HIGH 11 12 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Succotash Frozen 10 oz HIGH 5 6 minutes Turnips Wash and cut off the outer skin Cut into quarters Cook in Fresh HIGH covered 1 4 quart casserole with 2 cup water Stir once 1 Ib 9 10 minutes during cooking Zucchini Place zucchini and 2 tablespoons water in 11 quart Fresh sliced HIGH microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through 1 Ib 7 8 minutes cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes 4 cups HIGH 6 7 minutes Fresh whole 1 Ib Pierce zucchini several times with fork Place on 2 pap
56. ling a recipe Time is reduced by approximately 40 percent when cutting a recipe in half Density Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense food such as roasts potatoes and casseroles Height Whether conventional or microwave cooking methods are used areas of food close to the energy source may need to be turned over or shielded for even cooking Shape and Size For more even cooking results choose food pieces that are similar in size and shape Arrange small thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the outside of the dish Sugar Fat and Salt Food with high sugar fat and salt content cooks faster than food low in these elements 4 Special techniques in microwave cooking Browning Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked 10 to 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly Food that is cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning agent to achieve an appealing color The most commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce soy sauce and barbecue sauce 35 Cooking Guide Continued Covering A cover traps heat and steam causing the food to cook more quickly You may either use a lid or plastic wrap with a corner folded back to vent the excess steam Recipes calling for covered microwavable casseroles use the glass casserole covers to help retain the steam however the covers can become hot during cooking so handle c
57. microwavable glass casserole Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Cook Power 7 or until melted Stir in marshmallows Cook uncovered 3 to 4 2 minutes at Cook Power 6 or until marshmallows are softened stir twice Blend until smooth Stir rice cereal into marshmallow mixture Press into buttered 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish Let stand until cool and set Cut into squares Makes about 25 squares Combine water instant coffee and sugar in an 8 ounce microwavable coffee cup Cook uncovered 1 to 11 2 minutes at HIGH power or until hot Stir in whiskey and garnish with whipped cream Makes about 1 cup Appendix Reheating To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwavable lid or plastic wrap vented Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food COOK ITEM POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sliced Meat Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Cover 30 to 60 seconds with plastic wrap and vent NOTE Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy 3 slices 2 inch thick
58. minutes Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in circle on 2 paper towels Turn over potatoes and rearrange halfway through cooking Remove potatoes when soft to the touch Wrap in foil and let stand 5 minutes Vegetable cooking table continued VEGETABLES COOKING TIME Potatoes white SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart Cut up HIGH microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through 6 8 oz each 9 11 minutes cooking Let stand covered for 2 minutes 4 medium White whole Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in circle on baking HIGH 2 paper towels Turn over potatoes and rearrange halfway 6 8 oz each through cooking Remove potatoes when soft to touch 1 potato 3 2 5 minutes Wrap in foil and let stand 5 minutes 2 potatoes 512 72 minutes 4 potatoes 10 12 minutes Rutabaga Fresh whole 1 Ib Pierce rutabaga through waxy coating several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Remove halfway through cooking Cut into quarters peel and dice Place diced rutabaga and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart microwavable covered casserole After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 92 102 minutes Spinach Fresh
59. n 1 to 1 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking As soon as mushrooms begin to darken remove and let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place okra and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Place peeled onions and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until onions are translucent Let stand 2 minutes Same as Fresh whole above Place parsnips and 2 tablespoons water in 11 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until fork tender Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove pouch from box Pierce pouch with fork Place in 1 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place peas and 2 tablespoons water in 114 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Place shelled peas and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box or pouch Place box on 2 paper towels Pierce pouch with fork and place in 1 2 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2
60. nd it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension 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 micro wave 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 26 Caring For Your Microwave Oven Glass tray Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel The glass tray may be removed for cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven when glass tray is removed for cleaning See page 31 for further information about the tray For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or paper towel when cleaning
61. ntil tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place cabbage and 1 4 cup water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Place cabbage and 1 4 cup water in 2 quart microwavabie covered casserole Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Vegetable cooking table continued VEGETABLES COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Carrots Place carrots and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart covered Fresh sliced HIGH casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until fork 2 cups 5 6 minutes tender Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 51 4 6 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Frozen crinkle cut 10 02 HIGH 62 72 minutes Remove pouch from box Pierce pouch with fork Place in 1 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2 minutes Frozen whole baby 10 oz pouch Place trimmed cauliflower and 2 tablespoons water in 1 or 1 quart covered microwavable casserole Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Cauliflower Fresh whole 1 Ib HIGH 6 7 minutes HIGH 3 4 minutes Fresh flowerets Same as Fresh whole above 2 cups
62. o 1 minutes 31 2 to 4 minutes 8 8 5 5 8 8 Cooking Guide Continued Reheating continued COOK ITEM POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sandwich Roll or Wrap in paper towel and place on roast rack Bun 1 roll 10 to 15 seconds Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir 1 cup 1 to 1 minutes once halfway through cooking 4 cups 5 to 64 minutes Vegetables 62 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family 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 FSP replacement magnetron
63. oking Cook until fork tender Let stand covered 10 minutes NOTE For faster cooking and slightly less tender ness beef cubes for stew may be cooked at HIGH power for 10 minutes then at Cook Power 3 for 35 minutes per pound Crumble beef and place in microwavable bowi Cover with wax paper Stir after 21 2 minutes to break meat apart After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes If meat is still pink cover and cook 1 more minute Form patties with depression in center of each Place on microwavable roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with wax paper Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 1 minute Pierce roast deeply on both sides in several places Place roast in large cooking bag Follow instructions included with cooking bag Place in microwavable dish Add desired seasonings and 1 cup liquid over roast Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string Carefully turn over meat after 45 minutes Continue cooking until fork tender Let stand covered 10 minutes Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with wax paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with wax paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from micr
64. olasses Add flour baking powder baking soda cinnamon and salt stir only until dry ingredients are moistened Place 2 paper liners in each microwavable muffin ring cup Fill each cup two thirds full about 3 tablespoons Cook uncovered 21 to 3 minutes at Cook Power 7 Remove muffins to a rack Let stand 2 minutes Makes 6 muffins Puree peaches in blender or food processor Add remaining ingredients except pie crust blend until smooth Pour mixture into crust Cook uncovered 191 to 20 minutes at Cook Power 7 or until center is almost set Cool Chill 3 hours or overnight Makes 6 to 8 servings Combine marshmallows and milk in a 2 quart microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 1 to 1 minutes at HIGH power or until marshmal lows melt and puff stir until smooth Add chopped cherries and liqueur blend thor oughly Cool to room temperature about 30 minutes Fold whipped cream into marshmallow mixture and spoon filling into prepared crumb crust Refrigerate 4 hours Garnish with whipped cream and maraschino cherry halves Makes 1 pie 59 Cooking Guide Continued Egg custard Ya cup milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel Ye teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg Pineapple bread pudding Ys cup butter or margarine 1 package 3 ounces instant vanilla pudding teaspoon cinnamon eggs slightly beaten cups milk can 8 ounces crushed pineappl
65. or example a cooktop or range or 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 Built in kits You can build in your microwave oven in a cabinet by using one of the following trim kits 222 Black MK3082XAB Kit No 4319223 2212 White MK3082XAQ Kit No 4319222 NOTE These kits are not for use over a heat source You can hang your microwave oven under an upper cabinet by using one of the following kits Black Kit No 4319128 White Kit No 4319108 Cabinet trim kits are usually available from your Whirlpool Dealer All kits can be ordered by kit part number by writing to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 25 Installation Instructions Continued 3 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 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
66. ou can either open the door to check stir or turn over the food etc or you can let the oven start the next cycle If you do open the door touch START ENTER after closing the door to restart the oven The STAGE 2 Indicator will be on during the second cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the second cycle You will hear 2 tones at the end of the second cycle START ENTER The STAGE 3 Indicator will be on during the third cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the third cycle When the third Cook cycle ends End will show on the Display and two short tones and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF er or g CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order However when the microwave oven is started it will automatically go through the cycles in the order of the examples described in this book For example if you program COOK WARM HOLD and AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST the microwave oven will automatically follow this sequence AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST STANDING TIME COOK WARM HOLD 19 peng vour Microwave Oven Continu 20 0 EE press about 2 seconds Using
67. oven 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 energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity oven Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCES SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 26 Install or locate this appliance only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 25 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven 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 cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by childr
68. owave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Meat cooking table continued COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME Sirloin tip 9 11 minutes roast per pound 3 4 Ibs RARE 135 F 11 13 minutes per pound MEDIUM 160 F SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with wax paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Place cutlets in bottom of oiled microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with wax paper Turn over and rearrange cutlets halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Drain on paper towel 7 8 minutes per pound Veal cutlets about 1 Ib 4 pieces Lamb Lamb roast 12 13 minutes Place roast fat side up on microwavable roast rack rolled per pound Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings boneless RARE 140 F such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with 3 4 Ibs 13 14 minutes wax paper Turn over roast after 15 minutes and per pound again after 30 minutes Shield if necessary MEDIUM 150 F Remove roast from microwave when desired 15 16 minutes temperature is reached Let stand covere
69. owaves are attracted to the moisture in foods and cause the water molecules to vibrate 2 450 million times per second This is called absorption As the water molecules vibrate they rub against each other producing friction This friction in turn causes the food to get hot If you have trouble imagining how this is possible just think how hot your hands would get if you rubbed your palms together 2 450 million times per second A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automatically stops producing microwaves By the time microwave energy has been convened into heat in the process of making food hot the microwaves have completely dissipated 2 Getting the best results from your microwave oven Keeping an eye on things The recipes in this book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Your microwave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation You can see inside the oven and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to stir rotate etc should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended for even cooking and speed in the microwave Factors affecting cooking time The cooking times given in the recipes in this book are approximate Many factors affect cooking times The temperature of ingredients
70. own the amount of time left on the timer MIN MAX FOOD WEIGHT s CHICKEN e CORNISH HENS e TURKEY Ground beef Round steak Cubes for stew Tenderloin steak Pot roast Rib roast Rump roast Chuck roast Hamburger patty Chops 1 inch thick Rolled roast Chops 2 inch thick Hot dogs Spareribs Country style ribs Rolled roast Sausage Cutlets 1 Ib 12 inch thick Whole under 4 lbs Cut up Breasts boneless Whole Breast under 6 Ibs Fillets Steaks Whole Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops 0 1 4 5 lbs 0 1 4 5 Ibs 0 1 4 5 Ibs NOTE To defrost items not listed in Auto Weight Defrosting use 30 Cook Power See a reliable cookbook for defrosting information 16 Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook cycle you have touched in This example shows the use of the Meat Defrost cycle 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch MEAT The DEF 1 and 0 0 Indicators will come on and the Ibs Indicator will start to flash 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting weight you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 Ibs 4 Touch COOK TIME The Display will show the STAGE 1 0 HI and POWER Indicators and the TIME Indicator will start to flash 5 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will sho
71. ozen 1 package 10 oz Remove lid from foil pan and cover with plastic wrap Entree Heat only 1 dinner at a time Baked 1 medium 5 oz Place in center of the oven on paper towel Pierce potato with fork Potato several times After cooking let stand for 2 minutes Dinner 1 serving Plate Meat Now with the help of your microwave oven you can serve twice the meal in half the time Best of all you don t have to remember to take the meat out of the freezer in the morning for an evening meal Defrosting techniques and fast cooking eliminate all these meal planning roadblocks Place one pizza slice of 10 inch cheese amp sausage pizza Arrange food on microwavable plate Place meaty portions and bulky vegetables to outside of plate Cover with plastic wrap Vent corner Cooking meat tips amp techniques Defrost meat completely before cooking Trim off excess fat e Place meat fat side down on microwavable roast rack e Turn over halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking e Arrange meat so thicker portions are toward outside of dish Drain juices as they accumulate to minimize spattering and avoid undercooking bottom of meat Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat at any one time Cover meat with wax paper to prevent spattering e Let meat stand covered with fo
72. paper bag not designed for microwave oven use Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Glass tray Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not recommended Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result 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 tray Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass tray is securely in place Carefully place cookware on glass tray to avoid possible breakage Handle glass tray with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage If glass tray cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement 31 Operating Safety Precautions Continued 32 Fuse box General information 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 To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets
73. parate and rearrange Place in microwavable baking dish Run cold water over steaks to finish defrosting Whole FISH Turn over Place in microwavable baking dish Cornish Hens Whole Place on microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turkey Breast under 6 Ibs Place on microwavable roast rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Cover head and tail with foil Do not let foil touch sides of microwave Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shellfish Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in microwavable baking dish Lobster tails Turn over and rearrange Place in microwavable baking dish Shrimp Break apart and rearrange Place in microwavable baking dish Scallops Break apart and rearrange Place in microwavable baking dish 40 One touch cooking chart SETTING QUANTITY SPECIAL NOTES Popcorn 1 bag 3 02 Use popcorn packages which are made especially for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Heat only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn Pizza 1 slice 3 02 Reheat previously cooked on paper towel at either room or refrigerated temperature Fresh 1 cup Add 1 tablespoon water to 1 cup of cut up fresh vegetables Vegetable Cover with plastic wrap vent one edge Fr
74. r or until fish flakes easily when tested wilh fork Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Combine butter parsley and lemon juice in a 1 quart microwavable baking dish Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes at HIGH power or until butter is melted stir once Place fish in baking dish and turn to coat with butter mixture Cover with plastic wrap vent Cook 10 to 11 minutes at Cook Power 7 or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork turn fish over after 5 minutes cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 3 to 4 servings 49 Cooking Guide Continued Cakes amp pies Make your very next cake or pie in your microwave oven Not only will it cook in half the time but it will be delicious Microwave cooked cakes are superior in texture height and lightness to those cooked in conventional ovens Pie crust comes out extra flaky Microwave cakes amp pies tips amp techniques e When making pie fillings slightly reduce the amount of liquid given in the conventional recipe e Pastry will not brown but it does come out extra flaky To add color brush prepared shell with vanilla extract before cooking e All pies should be cooked in a microwavable pie plate Prick pastry before cooking To check the bottom of the crust should look opaque and dry e Crumb crusts work well in the microwave oven e Because microwave cooked cakes rise much higher than those conventionally baked fill dish only half full e Ca
75. r warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Pot roast chuck roast Rib roast Place on microwavable roast rack Rolled rump roast Place on microwavable roast rack Round steak Place on microwavable roast rack Stew beef Place on microwavable baking dish Tenderloin steak Place on microwavable roast rack Lamb Chops 1 inch thick Cubes for stew Separate and rearrange Place on microwavable roast rack Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on microwavable baking dish Rolled roast Place on microwavable roast rack Pork Bacon Chops inch thick Country style ribs Place on microwavable roast rack Place on microwavable roast rack Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas Place on microwavable roast rack with aluminum foil Hot dogs Separate and rearrange Place on microwavable roast rack Rolled roast Turn over Cover warm areas Place on microwavable roast rack boneless with aluminum foil Sausage bulk Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm
76. re should be 180 F 185 F before serving Duckling Wash and dry poultry Tie legs together and the 4 5 Ibs HIGH 10 minutes wings to body Place breast side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or then 7 9 minutes browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover 5 per pound with wax paper Turn breast side up halfway through second cooking time Shield if necessary Remove and discard fat 1 or 2 times during cooking Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature should be 180 F 185 F before serving 47 Cooking Guide Continued Fish amp shellfish Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave oven Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking In just a few minutes your seafood will be tender and moist keeping its true flavor and mild taste Cooking fish amp shelifish tips amp techniques e Completely defrost fish and shellfish before cooking e Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking e Always use the shortest cooking time Fish is done the moment it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm The type of cover used will determine whether fish is baked or poached For poached fish cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap vented for baked fish place wax pap
77. rected in chart at Cook Power 7 Break up and stir eggs with fork halfway through cooking Cover with wax paper and let stand 1 to 3 minutes Stir and season to taste 1 Place butter in a 9 inch glass pie plate Cook uncovered 15 to 20 seconds at HIGH power or until melted Tilt plate to cover bottom with melted butter 2 Beat eggs milk salt and pepper in a small bowl Pour mixture into pie plate Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Cook Power 7 or until almost set stir after 1 minute Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 2 minutes Makes 1 to 2 servings 1 Shape ground beef into four 4 inch patties Arrange on a microwavable roast rack Cover with wax paper and cook 3 to 31 2 minutes at HIGH power or until desired doneness turn patties over halfway through cooking drain liquid 2 Top patties with cheese Cook 30 seconds at Cook Power 6 Let stand 2 minutes Serve on hamburger buns Makes 4 servings 1 Layer corned beef sauerkraut and dressing on 4 bread slices Top each with cheese and remaining bread slices Wrap each sandwich in a paper towel and place on a microwavable roast rack 2 Cook 4 to 5 minutes at Cook Power 5 or until sandwich is heated through Makes 4 servings Banana bread 2 cups buttermilk baking mix Ye cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour Y_ teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace Ya cup milk 1 egg slightly beaten 74 cup mashed banana cup chopped dates
78. rowave oven will not run Is the oven being used as a timer Is the door firmly closed and latched gt Did you touch START ENTER Did you follow the directions exactly Did you touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming If the microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home or wall outlets low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely e Have you set the controls as a minute timer If you do not hear the Programming Tone e ls the command correct If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If the food does not heat and the fan is running and the light is on Is the Child Lock feature on This feature inactivates the magnetron but does not inactivate the fan and light See Using child lock on page 20 for instructions on canceling Child Lock if there has been a power interruption the Display will show 12 00 Reset the clock See page 11 33 If You Need Service Or Assistance Continu
79. rtion to outside on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and season ings if desired Cover with wax paper Turn over pieces shield bone ends with small pieces of foil and replace wax paper halfway through cooking Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Whole HIGH 4 minutes per Wash and dry poultry Place turkey breast side up to 12 Ibs pound down on microwavable roast rack Brush with then butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with wax paper Turn breast side up Brush then 6 7 minutes with butter or browning agent before cooking at 5 per pound Cook Power 5 if desired Remove and discard drippings 1 or 2 times during second cooking time Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature should be 170 F to 180 F before serving Cornish Hens Wash and dry poultry Tie wings to body of hen and Whole HIGH 42 52 minutes the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on 1 1 lbs each per pound microwavable roast rack Cover with wax paper Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and discard drippings Brush with butter or brown ing agent and seasonings if desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperatu
80. s not recommended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle 1 While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER If you wish to set WARM HOLD after the oven starts operating open the door touch WARM HOLD and then touch START ENTER 2 When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two short tones Hold will appear on the Display while the oven continues to run 3 You can set WARM HOLD to follow both AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST and COOK 21 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 22 Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer Use COOK TIME at 0 Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use 1 Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 1 Indicator will come on and the Display will show OH and o POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash 2 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds 3 Touch COOK POWER The POWER Indicator will start to flash 4 Touch the 0 Number Pad The small Display will show 00 This tells you the oven will be operating at 0 power 5 Touch START ENTER NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch START ENTER you have not
81. st ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven 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 Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not operate any heating or cooking appli ance beneath this appliance Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when appliance is in operation Read and follow Operating Safety Precautions starting on page 29 1 A short power supply cord is provided to re duce the risks resulting from becoming en tangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are avail able and may be used if care is exercised in their use continued on next page 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used tem porarily a the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the ap pliance b the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot recep tacle that will accept the plug on the appli ance and c the longer cord should be ar ranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table
82. tart Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Cooking in your microwave oven Although a new rating method rates these ovens at 800 watts you may use a reliable cookbook with recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 750 watts To get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom mended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes If a glass cover is not available use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e ALWAYS cook food with glass tray in place The IEC 705 Test Procedure Wattage Rating The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does noi represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME The Display will show STAGE 1 0 HI and POWER and the TIME Indicator will start to flash 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them The example shows 1 minute 30 seconds 4 Touch START ENTER The oven will automati
83. tep 10 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The Display will show the STAGE 2 and HI Indicators and the POWER Indicator will start to flash This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full HIGH power Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 4 for 40 of full power Touch COOK TIME The STAGE 3 Indicator will come on and the Display will show 0H and POWER The TIME Indicator will start to flash 11 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the third cycle The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 5 minutes 12 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 14 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The Display will show the STAGE 3 and HI Indicators and the POWER Indicator will start to flash This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full HIGH power 13 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the third cycle The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power 14 Touch START ENTER The STAGE 1 and POWER Indicators will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle You will hear 2 tones at the end of the first cycle Y
84. top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle near the appliance You are responsible for e Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements The micro wave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation e Properly connecting the oven to electrical supply and grounding it e Operating the oven with the glass tray in place e Making sure the oven is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the oven Using the microwave oven only as described in this manual See the Installation Instructions on page 25 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing sur
85. 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 ailow 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 Service or Assistance section of this book After checking If You Need Service or Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A Registered Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Part No 3874W500657 4358590 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in Korea
86. urate clock When you are using the microwave oven it displays time settings cook power settings defrost weight settings and indicators Command pads Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK tells the oven you are going to set the clock START ENTER tells the oven to start See page 11 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad e Each Command Pad except START ENTER OFF CANCEL and CLOCK causes an indicator ta light when you touch the Command Pad While the oven is running an Indicator or Indicators will be on to show what the oven is doing e If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first Number pads Once you ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it a Time a Cook Power a Defrosting Weight OFF CANCEL Display messages Messages will appear on the display to guide you with your cooking If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions Err will appear on the Display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Two tones will sound between cycles Three tones signal the end of a Cook or Defrost cycle If you do not hear a tone
87. used in a recipe makes a big difference in the cooking time For example a cake made with cold butter milk and eggs will take considerably longer to bake than one made with ingredients that are at room temperature Range of cooking times Most of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains undercooked at the lower end of the time range You may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given Personal preferences vary as do the cooking speeds of different ovens under different conditions While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more overcooked food can be ruined Some of the recipes particularly those for breads cakes and meats suggest that food be removed from the oven when it is still slightly undercooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand the food will continue to cook outside the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward If the food is left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked As you gain experience in using your microwave oven you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods 3 How characteristics of foods affect microwave cooking Quantity The greater the volume of food the longer it takes to cook it In general cooking time is increased by almost 50 percent when doub
88. w the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 6 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 8 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The Display will show the STAGE 1 Indicator and the POWER Indicator will start to flash This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full HIGH power 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power 8 Touch START ENTER The DEF 1 POWER and 19 007 Indicators will stay on All other Indicators will go off The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the Auto Weight Defrost cycle When the defrost time ends you will hear 2 tones and the Cook cycle will start The STAGE 1 Indicator will be on during the Cook cycle The desired POWER Indicator will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the second cycle When the Cook cycle ends End will show on the Display and two short and one long tone will sound You can stop the tones by opening the door or by touching OFF CANCEL End will remain on the Display until the door is opened or OFF CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day 17 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Cooking with more than one cook cycle
89. weetened flaked or grated coconut in a 9 inch glass pie plate Cook uncovered 2 minutes to 2 minutes 15 seconds at HIGH power or until light brown Stir every minute Freshening Up Stale Chips and Pretzels Place chips or pretzels in a napkin lined wicker basket Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per cup at HIGH power or until snacks feel warm Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving Warming Bread and Rolls Wrap in a napkin or place in a napkin lined wicker basket Cook uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute at Cook Power 8 or until bread or rolls feel warm Cooking Bacon Place bacon slices on a double thickness of paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel Cook uncovered 1 to 114 minutes per slice at HIGH power or until crisp If you wish to save the drippings cook bacon on a rack placed inside a microwavable baking dish 37 Cooking Guide Continued Microwave cook power chart Your microwave oven is equipped with ten Cook Powers 11 Cook Powers including 0 to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking When your cooking program is completed two short tones and one long tone automatically sound The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various Cook Powers COOK POWER High Boil water 100 Brown ground beef Make candy Cook poultry pieces fish fillets Cook vegetables Cook tender cuts of meat Melt chocolate 9 Reheat rice pasta and vegetables 90

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