Whirlpool MH7130XE User's Manual
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1. First position Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven p ora Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven AWARNING ERAN Goi ea a el Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns NOTES Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Use rack only in the microwave oven e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven e Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show 88 88 For the first 30 seconds after the power is on you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK After 30 seconds has gone by you must follow the directions2. Bag Size Touch three once twice continued on next page 41 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NOTE If you want to change the popping AWAR N l N G time after choosing POPCORN see Adding or subtracting cook time at the end of the Using Your Microwave Oven section Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so can result in death fire or burns Place bag in oven and close the door Touch POPCORN TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 3 5 oz regular bags rorcom POPCORN once After 3 seconds oven starts popping popcorn Every 10 seconds the Display will alter nate between POP and CORN and then show the time remaining cook TINE time remaining At end of popping time YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 min ute at 100 Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cook time cycle You can also use it to extend cook time cycles in multiples of 1 minute up to 99 minutes NOTES To extend cook time cycles in multiples of 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking After closing the door you can enter ADD MINUTE after touching START ENTER If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You can use ADD MINUTE o
3. Chicken Whole up to 91 Ibs Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast under 6 Ibs 34 Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place chicken breast side up on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounc
4. Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several tine plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel Cover with paper towel Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using QUICK TOUCH COOK in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking VEGETABLE ntin Cook at 100 cook power COOK FOOD POWER Bacon per slice Ground Beef 100 for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger 100 Patties 2 Hamburger 100 Patties 4 Meat Loaf 100 1 Ibs Chicken 100 Pieces TIME 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 4 6 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 to 2 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min 13 19 min 6 9 min Ib internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey 100 Breast then 70 5 min 8 12 min Ib Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 100 1 Ib Scallops and 100 Shrimp 1 b VEGETABLES 5 6 min 3 5 min Cook at 100 cook power FOOD Beans Green or Yellow 1 b Broccoli 1 b Carrots 1 Ib TIME 6 12 min 6 10 min 8 12
5. A Whirlpdol Appilances Making Your World A Little Easier Use AndCare A Note to You Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO 3828W5A061 1 4359622 MODEL MH7130XE Table of Contents A Note to You ou EA 3 Microwave Oven Safety 0 000 4 6 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ccccceeseceseseeseees 5 Electrical requirements a an 6 Getting to Know your Microwave Oven 7 How your microwave oven works 7 For the best cooking results 9 Radio interference cccccecseessseees 9 Testing your microwave oven 9 Testing your dinnerware Of COOKWALE ooo ce eeecceceeesssseeteessenereess 10 Operating safety precautions 10 Electrical connection cc0ccecee 12 Microwave oven features 0 13 Control panel features ceee 14 Using the fan oo ee eceesececeseeeeees 18 Using the cooktop countertop light 19 Using the bi level cooking rack 21 Setting the COCK cceesssesessseeeees 22 Using the Minute Timer 06 23 U
6. operating and the TIMER pad is touched SET twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT estat one time before HR MN is displayed o gt wz o gt 6 3 a a F 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set fan run time Example to run the fan for 1 hour and 30 minutes 4 Start timed fan function NOTE The letter F indicates the timed fan feature has been selected If both the timed fan and light feature have been selected an H Hood will be displayed At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To cancel the timed fan function NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF pad shuts off both the fan and timed function Touching the FAN pad shuts off just the fan ie Cc O I EN TIME e TOUCH e R TIMER SET TOUCH TIMER OFF Using the cooktop countertop light The pad on the bottom middle of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light Press the LIGHT pad once for HIGH twice for LOW night TOUCH ol LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF once for HIGH R LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF fe z 0 S T Q 3 2 Turn light off when desired ON NIGHT OFF until off 4 ke Cc Cc O 9D I 2 p gt ao 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To set light to be on fora specific time 1 Turn on light TOUCH L
7. q TY TIME TIMER Er LIG A saan emcee CONV START COMBI REHEAT TEMP WARM HOLD BAKED POTATO ADD MINUTE To e CANC Ete 5 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food by weight See page 30 for more information COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 29 for more information 4 10 11 12 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power based on bag size See page 41 for more information BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat 8 or 16 oz of a beverage The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 40 for more information BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to cook 1 4 potatoes without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 41 for more information VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook vegetables by choosing a preset cat egory and quantity See page 38 for more information FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight See page 39 for more information WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking
8. and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 212 42 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 42 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 2 3 min at 100 4 5 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 1 min at 100 112 22 min at 100 1 2 min at 50 2 3 min at 50 8 12 sec at 50 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 seconds per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time
9. count down At end of cooking time YOU SEE COOK Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 Using QUICK TOUCH COOK Cooking with QUICK TOUCH COOK lets Refer to the following chart for quantities you heat common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and aee NUMBER OF Cook Powers COOK has preset times and CATEGORY CUPS ITEMS Cook Powers for 3 food categories Casse Casserole 1 4 cups role Bacon and Rice Bacon To use COOK 1 Touch COOK once for Casserole twice for Bacon or three times for Rice 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Touch COOK again to increase the number of items NOTE See Microwave cooking chart in the Cooking Guide section for cooking with Cook Power and cooking time 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose COOK Example for Casserole continued on next page 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN After 4 seconds YOU SEE 3 Increase quantity to 2 cups TOUCH YOU SEE within 3 seconds Ep rte ei aay ne a COOK once ii ao co TIME At end of cooking time COOK Using QUICK TOUCH DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts NOTES a variety of common meats at preset Cook e See the Defrost chart later in the Using Powers for preset times The 3 stage Your Microwave Oven section for defrost defro
10. cycle See page 36 for more information COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time See pages 25 27 and 28 for more information COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 26 for more informa tion See the Microwave cooking chart on page 50 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute at the set Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 43 for more information 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers temperatures quantities weights or food categories CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 22 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 23 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 24 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER See page 17 for more information OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display See page
11. in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under SERVICE e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co eAPPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 56 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correc
12. microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions in the Cooking at high cook power section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could dam age the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become over
13. of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card provided with your appli ance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram in the Dealer Name Microwave oven features section Dealer Address Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center 4_800 253 1301 Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This symbol alerts you to This guide contains safety symbols and hazards such as fire statements Please pay special attention to electrical shock or these symbols and follow any instructions other injuries given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the fol
14. the proper voltage Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run 54 A household fuse has blown or a Circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was pro grammed earlier is still running Contact a qualified Whirlpool service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Check electric company for a power failure Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer Firmly close and latch door Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if cooking times home or wall outlets is low or the line voltage is low Your electrician seem too long lower than normal or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low Check Microwave cooking chart in the Cooking Guide section Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need lo
15. 17 for more information TURNTABLE OFF Touch this pad to stop the turntable only during the WARM HOLD and cook time functions Stop the turntable only if the dinnerware or cookware you are using is too long to turn inside the oven To stop the turntable touch TURNTABLE OFF before touching START ENTER The red light on the TURNTABLE OFF pad will come on If you do not program a function within 1 minute of pressing TURNTABLE OFF the turntable will automatically turn back on and the red light will go off To turn the turntable back on touch TURNTABLE OFF at any time during the programmed cycle See pages 12 and 44 for more turntable information LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 19 for more information FAN Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off See page 18 for more information continued on next page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NOTES elf you have entered all settings fora function but do not touch START ENTER within 5 seconds the Start indicator light will flash If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will flash Touch START ENTER to restart the oven e If you choose a function but do not press another Command Pad within 1 minute the display returns to the time of day and you have to start over 16 Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A progr
16. IGHT ON NIGHT OFF once or twice 2 Touch TIMER SET TOUCH NOTE If both the fan and light are TIMER operating and the TIMER pad is touched SET twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT TIMER one time before HR MN is displayed 3 Set light on time Example to turn light on for 1 hour and 30 minutes 4 Start timed light function TOUCH NOTE The letter L indicates the timed light feature has been selected If both the timed light and fan feature have been selected an H Hood will be displayed At end of time the current time of day R will show and no tones will sound TIMER SET o 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To cancel the timed light function NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF pad shuts off both the light and timed function Touch ing the LIGHT pad shuts off just the light TOUCH TIMER OFF Using the bi level cooking rack The Bi Level Cooking Rack Part No 4358803 gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If you need a replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack you can order it by part number by calling 1 800 253 1301 Follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear Inserting the rack
17. OUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If you do not do this step within aa 3 seconds of doing Step 2 START will START BoE flash You then have 1 minute to touch ENTER a TIME START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day OR TIMER SET At end of countdown YOU SEE TIME one tone will sound To cancel Minute Timer During countdown YOU SEE TIMER OFF TOUCH OFF time of day After countdown CANCEL 24 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER Tot Prt TIME Poitier COOK Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 4 oP IP ILI COOK TIME 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE o ITT I Li COOK TIME At end of cooking time YOU SEE Cook Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for The following chart gives the percentage of different Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power each Number Pad stands for Cook Power the slower the cooking Each and the Cook Power name usually used Number Pad also stands for a different It also tells you when to use each Cook perce
18. RN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listen ing test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use special micro wave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent 53 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed descrip tion of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The unit is not wired into a live circuit with
19. YOU SEE BEVERAGE WEIGHT RENEAT BEVERAGE twice In 3 seconds the Display will start counting down Example for 8 oz YOU SEE 1rd fou Pid TIME RENEAT At end of heating time YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you cook potatoes by touching just one pad With the preset times and cook powers all you do is touch BAKED POTATO 1 to 4 times to select the desired number of potatoes 1 to 4 Your microwave oven does the rest a Place potatoes in oven and close the door 2 Touch BAKED POTATO Example for 2 potatoes After 3 seconds At end of cooking time NOTES Before baking pierce potato with fork several times e After baking let stand for 5 minutes wrapped in foil TOUCH YOU SEE 7 POTATO Lo COOK LEDI twice YOU SEE T a EE con TIME YOU SEE BE K COOK Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions You can set your microwave oven to pop different size bags of popcorn You specify the setting by the number of times you touch POPCORN Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart
20. aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary a great deal e Let food stand for 2 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Questions and Answers auestnons J answers O OE Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if the rack is that may reheat or cook on two levels at supplied with your microwave oven Use a time of any
21. amming tone will sound each time you touch a pad s One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable all audible signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4 seconds to disable all programming tones To turn all signals back on Repeat step under To disable all audible signals above NOTE Three tones followed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Three tones followed by 2 tones will sound and LOC will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two t
22. around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the minimum e if you cannot find a glass cover use recommended cooking time If necessary wax paper paper towels or microwave touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner operating or after it has completed the to vent steam during cooking cooking cycle see Using ADD MINUTE in the Using Your Microwave section for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help you make sure food is cooked evenly Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause e Moving the receiver away from the interference to your radio TV or similar microwave oven equipment When there is interference e Plugging the microwave oven into a you can reduce it or remove it by different outlet so that the microwave Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces oven and receiver are on different of the oven branch circuits e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Testing your
23. below to set the time If a time of day is not set 88 88 will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK To set time 1 Choose setting 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00 3 Complete entry 22 NOTES e You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food e If you enter an incorrect time and touch CLOCK three tones will sound Enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set TOUCH YOU SEE for 3 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE Then TOUCH YOU SEE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET To return the Display to the cooking time countdown touch TIMER SET again 1 Touch TIMER SET TOUCH YOU SEE TIMER SET After 1 second 2 Enter time to be counted down TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits 3 tones will sound Touch START ENTER to count down the 3 digit time you have entered or touch TIMER OFF to clear the Display To start over touch TIMER SET and re enter desired time elec continued on next page 23 GETTING TO KNOW Y
24. d prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding con ductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Plea
25. ectly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled Glass areas use a mild cleanser and scouring turntable sponge The turntable and turntable support Turntable are dishwasher safe support Cleaning the bi level cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers to clean rack 44 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the charcoal filter Part No 4359416 should be installed The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 12 months AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace ali panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Before removing filters e For your personal safety turn off the electric power at the main power
26. ed during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time TOUCH YOU SEE I TOUCH YOU SEE l l l LI START ENTER A USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using QUICK TOUCH REHEAT You can reheat food by choosing a category Refer to the following chart for quantities and quantity REHEAT has preset times NUMBER OF CATEGORY CUPS ITEMS and Cook Powers for five categories Pizza Plate Soup Sauce Casserole and Piza rases Baked Goods To use REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT once for Pizza twice for Plate three times for Soup Sauce four times for Casserole and five times for Baked Goods 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Touch REHEAT again to increase the number of servings or items 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT TOUCH Example for Plate Fer REHEAT twice After 4 seconds REHEAT for 3 seconds 3 Increase to 2 servings within TOUCH YOU SEE 3 seconds of step 2 REHEAT At end of heating time USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using VEGETABLE You can cook vegetables by choosing a preset category and quantity VEGETABLE has preset times and Cook Powers for 3 categories Fresh Frozen and Canned To use VEGETABLE 1 Touch VEGETABLE once for Fresh twice for Fro
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28. es equals pound However in order to enter food weight in DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips e When using DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Only use DEFROST for raw food DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight e If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more evenly You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foi
29. for Cook and Defrost settings closed 11 Glass Turntable The turntable turns 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield food as it cooks for more even cooking prevents microwaves from escaping It is It must be in the oven during operation designed as a screen to allow you to view for best cooking results See pages 12 food as it cooks 15 and 44 for more information 4 Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack 12 Model and Serial Number Plate Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 21 for more information 5 Filter See page 45 for cleaning information 6 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See page 19 for more information 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 18 43 tarn enon N LANE LM LN IN AUTO WEIGHT COOK DEF FROZEN ENTREE 0101019 POWER zo NTAB re J 1 Display The Display includes a J and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food from 5 preset categories See page 37 for more information 14
30. heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Stir before heating Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it A A 3 Ltt tly Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable i
31. il Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack continued on next page 33 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Separate and rearrange Turn over Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Poultry setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
32. ing process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce spiattering Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food The length of the sta
33. kar USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 6 Close the door YOU SEE approximate time remaining 7 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO DEF TIME approximate time remaining 8 After two thirds of the cook YOU SEE time is over Display will prompt you to turn food over Repeat steps 5 6 and 7 approximate time remaining At end of defrosting time YOU SEE Auld DEF 32 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum fo
34. l can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more informa tion on standing time see the Microwave cooking tips section 35 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to auto matically follow a cooking cycle NOTES x WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 min utes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Touch setting 3 Start oven optional To make WARM HOLD auto matically follow another cycle e While you are entering cooking instruc tions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set WARM HOLD to follow DEFROST COOK or multi cycle cooking Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncover
35. lowing WARNING To reduce the risk of burns The microwave oven should be serviced electric shock fire injury to persons or only by qualified service personnel Call exposure to excessive microwave energy an authorized Whirlpool service company e Read all instructions before using the for examination repair or adjustment microwave oven e Do not cover or block any openings on e Read and follow the specific PRE the microwave oven CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE e Do not store the microwave oven outdoors EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE Do not use the microwave oven near MICROWAVE ENERGY found in water for example near a kitchen sink this section in a wet basement or near a swimming e The microwave oven must be pool and the like grounded Connect only to properly Do not immerse cord or plug in water grounded outlet See GROUNDING e Keep cord away from heated surfaces INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equip
36. ly candelabra base bulbs 40 watt maximum Turn off power at main power supply f before replacing the light bulb ue a panne i SAMICE Failure to follow the above could 4 Turn the power back on at the main result in fire or electrical shock power supply The cooktop light 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 47 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN p Electrical Shock Hazard 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock The oven light AWARNING 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 40 wait bulb available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part No 4359625 7 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw 1 Turn off power at the main power supply a 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 8 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 48 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles
37. ment e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches e Use the microwave oven only for its For microwave ovens with a intended use as described in this ventilating hood manual Do not use corrosive chemicals e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently or vapors in the microwave oven This Grease should not be allowed to accumu type of oven is specifically designed late on hood or filter to heat cook or dry food It is not e When flaming foods under the hood turn designed for industrial or laboratory use the fan off The fan if operating may e As with any appliance close supervision spread the flame is necessary when used by children e Use care when cleaning the vent hood e Do not operate the microwave oven if it filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as has a damaged cord or plug if it is not lye based oven cleaners may damage working properly or if it has been the filter damaged or dropped MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY e To reduce the risk of fire in the Do not use the cavity for storage pur oven cavity poses Do not leave paper products Do not overcook food Carefully cooking utensils or food in the cavity attend the microwave oven if paper when not in use plastic or other combustible materials Do not mount over a sink are placed inside the oven to facilitate Do not store anything directly on top cooking of the microwave oven when the micro Remove
38. min FOOD Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 4 Hot Cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos large plate Water for Beverage 1 cup 2 cups 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 7 10 min 4 6 min 1 2 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 1 5 min 42 7 min 1 2 min 22 4 min 42 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e The more food you prepare the longer it takes to cook A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes 4 minutes to cook you need about 7 min utes to cook two potatoes If you want to cook two meals or containers of food at the same time you can do so with the Bi Level Cooking Rack For example you can cook two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cook
39. nding time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes 51 Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food 52 If you use
40. nger cooking times The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a Minute Timer The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking Completely close oven door Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer You do not hear the Program ming Tone The Display There has been a power shows 88 88 interruption Re enter command Reset the clock continued on next page The command is not correct 55 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service lt gt Whirlpool has a Whirl nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company
41. nly for the cook time function 1 Make sure food is in oven 2 Touch ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for 1 minute TOUCH 1 mir MINOTE eel COOK Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset cook time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 To decrease cook time by 10 To reset to the original cook time TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray dir
42. nt down the cooking time you set without cooking 26 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time O C O I lt O Cc ez m m 00101 T i TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set Cook Power COOK POWER 3 3 O o I I Q Cc O I Example for 50 Cook Power e 4 Start oven TOUCH At end of cooking time COOK Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 2 N USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER ae a ITI COOK Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER i sa rd COOK E j 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE COOK PIA I POWER Sie j gm Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER Ci Z E COOK 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for the second cycle USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START k B i ENTER a COOK TIME first cycle After the first cycle is over the next cycle will
43. ntage of Cook Power Many micro Power Follow recipe or food package wave cookbook recipes tell you by number instructions if available percent or name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT 10 100 of e Quick heating many convenience foods and full power foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats Defrost poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Lo Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will cou
44. ones will sound and LOC will be cleared from the Display Using the learning feature You can see your microwave oven s functions without turning the oven on NOTE This feature can only be used when the microwave oven is first connected to power You cannot use the learning feature after a Command Pad has been touched To set the learning feature 1 Open the door and keep it open 2 Touch and hold Number Pad 0 for 4 seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound 3 Release Number Pad 0 4 Shut the door to start the learning feature To cancel the learning feature Touch OFF CANCEL 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the fan The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2 speed Fan 1 Choose fan speed Press the FAN pad once for HIGH twice for LOW NOTE If the temperature gets too hot HIGH LOW OFF around the microwave oven the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool 2 the oven When this occurs you can not FAN turn the fan off manually HIGH LOW OFF 4 TIRE o a n 2 S 2558 I 0 I O D twice for LOW 2 Turn fan off when desired TOUCH Ss FAN HIGH LOW OFF until off To set fan to run fora specific time 1 Start fan TOUCH se FAN HIGH LOW OFF once or twice 2 Touch TIMER SET TOUCH NOTE If both the fan and light are TIMER
45. rack not supplied with the micro wave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see the Microwave cooking tips section Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when my microwave oven is operating when the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot should not happen pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed POPCO
46. s securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or Glass turntable breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the brown ing dish bottom must be at least 46 inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Electrical connection If your electric power line or outlet Circuit breaker voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times or fuse box may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Lll f Your microwave oven is designed to make 7 Fan and Cooktop Light Switches your cooking experience as enjoyable and See pages 18 21 for more information productive as possible To get you up and 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this running quickly the following is a list of the panel to perform all functions See oven s basic features pages 14 15 for more information 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 9 Vent Grille 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will 10 Cooking Guide Use as a quick refer not operate unless the door is securely ence
47. se read this information before you use your oven AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The glass turntable of your microwave Glass turntable oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce
48. sing Your Microwave Oven 25 Cooking at high cook power 25 Cooking at different cook powers 26 Cooking with more than one COOK cycle oo eecceceeecereesseesene 28 Using QUICK TOUCH COOK 29 Using QUICK TOUCH DEFROST 30 Defrost Chart cccscccssssssesessceseeees 33 Defrosting tips 0 0 ceceeeseeeeeeeeeeee 35 Using WARM HOLD ccs 36 Using QUICK TOUCH REHEAT 37 Using VEGETABLE 000 cece 38 Using FROZEN ENTREE 39 Using BEVERAGE nsere 40 Using BAKED POTATO 00000 41 Using POPCORN osise 41 Using ADD MINUTE oscene 43 Adding or subtracting cook time 43 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 44 Caring for the filters 0 cccceeeees 45 Replacing the cooktop and oven lights cesses scscicecaiecceaterte eisasdinais 47 Cooking Guide 0 ccceescesceseseeeees 49 Reheating chat a se 49 Microwave cooking chatt 00 50 Microwave cooking tips 00 51 Questions and Answers 00 53 If You Need Assistance or Service 54 Warranty 2 ccecsccccceeeseecseecseeeeees 60 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years
49. st cycle is programmed for meat ing directions for each food poultry and fish e To defrost items not listed in Defrost To use DEFROST chart use 30 Cook Power Refer to 1 Touch DEFROST once for meat twice for a reliable cookbook for defrosting poultry or three times for fish information 2 Wait 4 seconds Refer to the following chart to choose a category 3 Enter the weight using the Number Pads 4 Touch START ENTER CATEGORY TOUCH DEFROST After approximately one third and two thirds of the defrost cycle the oven will stop and prompt you to turn the food over 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 30 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Choose DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE Example for meat sa a aa ee T AUTO DEF once After 4 seconds i Enter food s weight in pounds and tenths of a pound Example for 1 2 Ibs NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound to decimals see Weight conversion chart in the Using Your Microwave Oven section e If you enter an incorrect weight touch DEFROST again and enter the correct weight IE 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE I i START ia 1i ENTER 5 After a third of the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within 2 minutes the Display will resume the countdown continued on next page w
50. supply Grease filters 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged 3 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place 45 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Charcoal filter To remove 2 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into 1 Remove the vent cover mounting screws place Replace the mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove After replacing filters Turn the power back on at the main power supply 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out e Do not operate the hood without the filters in place To replace 1 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 46 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Replacing the cooktop and oven lights AWARNING C Fire Hazard 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with candelabra base 40 watt bulb s available Use on
51. t the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3828W5A061 1 4359622 08 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation R
52. wire twist ties from paper wave oven is in operation 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven c Do not operate the oven if it is with the door open since open door damaged It is particularly important operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly and exposure to microwave energy It is that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with 1 Door bent ingealely mene 2 Hinges and latches broken b Do not place any object between the or loosened oven front face and the door or allow i soil or cleaner residue to accumulate 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove groun
53. zen or three times for Canned 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Touch VEGETABLE again to increase the quantity Each time you touch VEGETABLE the quantity increases by 1 cup up to a maximum of 4 cups 1 Put vegetables in oven and close the door 2 Touch VEGETABLE TOUCH YOU SEE Example for Fresh vecere VEGETABLE once After 4 seconds COOK on for 3 seconds 3 Increase quantity TOUCH Example for 2 cups vecerne VEGETABLE twice At end of cooking time 38 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using FROZEN ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and Cook Powers for two weights To select weight press FROZEN ENTREE once for 10 oz or twice for 20 oz Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen entree in oven and close the door 2 Touch FROZEN ENTREE TOUCH Example for 10 oz FROZEN ENTREE once After 3 seconds TIME time remaining After cooking time is finished After 1 minute 3 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat a beverage by touching just one pad NOTE If you want to change the heating time after choosing BEVERAGE see the Adding or subtracting cook time section 1 Place cup of beverage in oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE TOUCH To heat an 8 oz cup of a beverage BEVERAGE REHEAT once To heat a 16 oz cup of a beverage TOUCH
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