Whirlpool MH6130XE User's Manual
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1. 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 e 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 e Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD e 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 Es a HOLD TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER A 35 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 and cook powers for five categories CATEGORY CUPS ITEMS Pizza Plate Soup Sauce Casserole and Baked Goods 1 to 3 slices 5 oz each To use REHEAT 1 to 2 servings 1 Touch REHEAT once for Pizza twice for Plate three times for Soup Sauce four P p times for Casserole and five times for 1 to 4 cups Baked Goods Baked Goods 1 to 4 items 2 oz each 56 g 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Touch REHEAT again to increase the NOTE See the2. Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice STARTING TEMP 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 to 2 min at 70 2 to 4 2 min at 70 45 sec to 1 min per serving at 50 1 to 3 min per serving at 50 2 to 4 min at 100 4 to 6 min at 100 6 to 8 min at 100 5 to 8 min at 50 9 to 12 min at 50 13 to 16 min at 50 3 to 4 min at 50 5 to 7 min at 50 21 2 to 3 min at 100 4 to 5 min at 100 15 to 25 sec at 100 30 to 40 sec at 100 30 to 40 sec at 100 45 to 55 sec at 100 34 to 1 min at 100 1 to 2 min at 100 1 to 2 min at 50 2 to 3 min at 50 8 to 12 sec at 50 11 to 15 sec at 100 18 to 22 sec at 100 5 to 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 PROCEDURE 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 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 singl
3. Reheating chart in the number of servings or items Cooking Guide section for reheating with cook power and cooking time 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT TOUCH YOU SEE Example for Plate reen m PLATE REHEAT twice After 4 seconds YOU SEE l a a I l l M tT REHEAT for 3 seconds 3 Increase to 2 servings within TOUCH YOU SEE 3 seconds of step 2 Ea REHEAT AUTO TIME REHEAT time may vary At end of heating time YOU SEE I ht Tl CINU REHEAT AUTO 36 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 Frozen 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 vecenate VEGETABLE once After 4 seconds for 3 seconds 3 Increase quantity TOUCH YOU SEE E le for 2 7 xample for 2 cups E 2 i H COOK T twice Then m r Fr af LiL COOK TIME time may vary At end of cooking time YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using FROZEN ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a
4. You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the micro wave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch 19 mm deep and at least half filled with food to absorb micro wave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see the Microwave cooking tips section Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave 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 microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent 52 As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to f
5. After 1 second 2 Enter time to be counted down 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 22 TOUCH TIMER SET TOUCH ellele YOU SEE Then GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If you do not do this step within 3 seconds of doing Step 2 START will flash You then have 1 minute to touch a START ENTER or TIMER SET before the display returns to time of day TIMER SET a Ps At end of countdown YOU SEE TIME one tone will sound To cancel Minute Timer TOUCH YOU SEE During countdown TIMER OFF time of day After countdown OFF CANCEL 23 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 Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Start oven At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3 24 TOUCH 07010 4 TIME TOUCH elle USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results
6. Every 10 seconds the display will alter nate between POP and CORN and then show the time remaining time counts down time may vary At end of popping time YOU SEE COOK 41 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 e To extend cook time cycles in multiples of 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking 1 Make sure food is in oven 2 Touch ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for 1 minute e After closing the door you can enter ADD MINUTE after touching START ENTER e 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 only for the cook time function TOUCH A D D MINUTE YOU SEE 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 42 TOUCH YOU SEE e TOUCH TOUCH Caring for Your Microwave Oven T
7. You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was programmed earlier is still running The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Contact a qualified service techni cian 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 Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electri cian or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low Check Microwave cooking chart on page 49 Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time continued on next page 53 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door shows a time completely counting down You have set the controls as Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the but the oven is a Minute Timer Minute Timer not cooking The turntable The turntable is not correctly Make sure the turntable is correct side will not turn in place up and is sitti
8. make the container hot F 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 continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement When you use a br
9. 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting 34 e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more evenly e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more informa tion on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section 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 e WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 min utes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Touch setting
10. a detailed description of EST at 1 800 461 5681 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 Inglis Limited Appliance Service Consumer Services Direct service branches BRITISH COLUMBIA 800 665 6788 ALBERTA 1 800 661 6291 ONTARIO Ottawa area 1 800 267 3456 except 807 area code Outside the Ottawa area 1 800 807 6777 MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN and 807 area code in ONTARIO 800 665 1683 QUEBEC Montreal except South Shore 1 800 361 3032 South Shore Montreal 1 800 361 0950 Quebec City 1 800 463 1523 Sherbrooke 1 800 567 6966 ATLANTIC PROVINCES 800 565 1598 For further assistance If you need further assistance you can Please include a daytime phone number in write to Inglis Limited with any questions your correspondence or concerns at Consumer Relations Department Inglis Limited 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7 56 57 58 59 WHIRLPOOL U S A 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 THROUG
11. lt gt Whirlpool Use AndCare Table of Contents complete 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 Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty In the U S A for assistance or service call the Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 In Canada for assistance or service see page 56 MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION MODELS MH6130XE YMH6130XE 3828W5A0525 4359626 www whirlpool com Table of Contents A Note to YOu cceceeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 3 Microwave Oven Safety 05 4 6 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ccccceesceessteeeeteeeees 5 Electrical requirements cccceees 6 Grounding instructions ceeeee 6 Getting to Know your Microwave Oven 7 How your microwave oven works 7 For the best cooking results 9 Radio interference cccccceeeseeees 9 Testing your microwave OVeN 0 9 Testing your dinnerware or cookware cceeceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaees 10 Operating safety precautions 10 Electrical connection eeeeeeees 12 Microwave oven features 6 13 Control panel features ceee 14 Using the fan ceceeeeeeeeeette
12. not have a cover for a dish use ing time recommended Check to see wax paper or microwave approved paper how the food is cooking If needed touch towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent or after the cooking cycle is over see the steam during cooking Using ADD MINUTE section e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause e Moving the radio TV 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 e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of oven and radio TV are on different the oven branch circuits e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup 250mL 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 dis
13. outlet See GROUNDING 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 and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Do not store the microwave oven out doors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counte
14. quick refer ence for Cook and Defrost settings Glass Turntable The turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 12 43 52 and 54 for more information Model and Serial Number Plate GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 17 to 42 ENTER POWER _ SENSOR AUT COOK DEF TEMP CONV aar UTO WEIGHT Q TY TIME COMBI REHEAT QUICK TOUCH DEFROST 0701014 FROZEN ENTREE TIMER TIMER 17 SET OFF START OFF 19 ENTER CANCEL A LIGHT FAN ON NIGHT OFF HIGH LOW OFF 1 Display The display includes a clock and 3 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by indicators to tell you time of day cooking Number pads to thaw frozen food by time settings and cooking functions weight See page 29 for more information selected 4 COOK Touch this pad to cook common REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food microwave prepared foods without need from 5 preset categories See page 36 for ing to program times and cook powers more information See page 28 for more information 10 11 12 13 GETTING TO KNOW
15. Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 422 1230 For warranty information in Canada Please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer or call the Consumer Assistance Centre at 1 800 461 5681 toll free between 8 30 a m and 6 p m EST from anywhere in Canada For service or assistance in Canada If you need assistance or service in Canada first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section 3828W5A0525 4359626 9 97 1997 Whirlpool Corporation Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Inglis Limited licensee in Canada Printed in Korea
16. ED POTATO Example for 2 potatoes After 3 seconds At end of cooking time Using POPCORN You can pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines which size of popcorn your oven will pop For best results e Pop only one package at a time e If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow the manufacturer s instructions e Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results e Use fresh bags of popcorn 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable and close the door 40 NOTES e Before baking pierce potato with fork several times e After baking wrap potato in foil and let stand for 5 minutes TOUCH YOU SEE po POTATO twice YOU SEE COOK TIME time may vary YOU SEE To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag Size 3 50 oz 3 00 oz ounces 100g 85g 1 75 oz 50 g Touch anes wice three POPCORN times NOTE If you want to shorten or lengthen the cooking time after choosing POPCORN see Adding or subtracting cook time at the end of the Using Your Microwave Oven section USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Touch POPCORN TOUCH Example for 3 5 oz 100 g regular bags F Pooom POPCORN once After 3 seconds oven starts popping popcorn time counts down time may vary
17. H 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 resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section In the U S A call the Whirlpool
18. OU SEE Using QUICK TOUCH DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook powers for preset times The 3 stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat poultry and fish To use DEFROST 1 Touch DEFROST once for meat twice for poultry or three times for fish 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Enter the weight using the Number pads 4 Touch START ENTER 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 NOTES e See the Defrost chart later in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for defrost ing directions for each food e To defrost items not listed in Defrost chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information Refer to the following chart to choose a category TOUCH DEFROST CATEGORY continued on next page 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Choose DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE Example for meat oeerose DEFROST once After 4 seconds 3 Enter food s weight in pounds TOUCH and tenths of a pound Example for 1 2 lbs 544 g 1 NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound to decimals see Weight conversion chart later in this section e If you enter an incorrect weight touch DEFROST again and enter the correct weight 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE IDI a LICI STAR
19. T llil IO ENTER a AUTO i time may vary 5 After a third of the cook time is YOU SEE over display will prompt you to turn over food I Open door turn over food and m i shield any warm portions LI oN NOTE If you do not open the door within 2 minutes the display will resume the countdown 30 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 6 Close the door YOU SEE TT Tos I AUTO DEF TIME approximate time remaining 7 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE Ts FIL ee oe Aur 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 AUTO DEF Defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 Ground Beef Remove thawed portions Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib 113 g Bulk with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Ground Beef Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than two 4 oz 113 g Patties patties continued on next page 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef cont Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes fo
20. TE Touching TIMER OFF shuts off OFF both the light and timed function Touching LIGHT shuts off just the light Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the display will e You can only set the clock if the oven is show 88 88 For the first 30 seconds after not cooking food the power is on you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK After 30 seconds has gone by you must follow the directions below to set the time If a time of day is not set 88 88 will show on the display until you OR TOUCH NOTES 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 touch CLOCK the clock the display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set To set time 1 Touch CLOCK TOUCH YOU SEE CLOCK for 3 seconds 20 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00 3 Complete entry ie Pe 21 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
21. 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 40 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 39 for more information BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 potatoes without needing to program times and cook powers See page 40 for more information VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook vegetables by choosing a preset cat egory and quantity See page 37 for more information FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight See page 38 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 Use WARM HOLD by itself or set it to automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 35 for more information COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time See pages 24 26 and 27 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 25 for more informa tion See the Microwave cooking chart on page 49 for sp
22. an 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 available from your authorized service company Part No 4359416 should be installed The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Before removing filters e Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 44 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 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Charcoal filter To remove 2 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into 1 Remove the vent cover
23. d on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light TOUCH Press LIGHT once for HIGH twice for A ON NIGHT OFF once for HIGH ie B Cc o gt 4 ON NIGHT OFF twice for LOW 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Turn light off when desired To set light to be on for a specific time 1 Turn on light 2 Touch TIMER SET NOTES e Be sure you have set a time of day with the Clock function before setting any Timer function e If both the fan and light are operating and TIMER is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The display will alternate be tween FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed 3 Set light on time Example to turn light on for 1 hour and 30 minutes TOUCH LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF until off TOUCH Ke O 4 ON NIGHT OFF once or twice TOUCH TIMER SET TIMER SET twice within 3 seconds TOUCH ejleli continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Start timed light function YOU SEE NOTE The letter L indicates the timed light feature has been selected If both the timed light and fan feature have been e selected an H Hood will be displayed At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound 4 O Cc QO I TIMER SET To cancel the timed light function TIMER NO
24. e 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 33 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 1 4 pound equals 4 ounces 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 EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT DECIMAL WEIGHT OUNCE WEIGHT GRAM WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound 90 1 00 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 18 C If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F 18 C 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
25. e roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line 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 COOK POWER TIME 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice FOOD Bacon per slice Ground Beef 100 4 to 6 min for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger Patties 2 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 2 to 2 min 1st side 2 min 100 Hamburger 100 Patties 4 Meat Loaf 1 lbs 680 g 100 13 to 19 min 6 to 9 min Ib Chicken Pieces Internal temperature should be 185 F 85 C 100 after standing Turkey 100 5 min Breast then 70 8 to 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F 85 C after standing Fish Fillets 1 1b 454 g Scallops and Shrimp 1 Ib 454 g VEGETABLES Cook at 100 cook power FOOD Beans Green or Yellow 1 Ib 454 g Broccoli 1 b 454 g Carrots 1 b 454 g 100 5 to 6 min 100 3 to 5 min TIME 6 to 12 min 6 to 10 min 8 to 12 min 2nd side 2 to 3 min VEGETABLES continued Cook at 100 cook power FOOD Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 mediu
26. ecific 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 42 for more information 14 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 20 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 22 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel 15 16 17 the Minute Timer See page 23 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook touch START ENTER again to restart oven See page 16 for more information 18 19 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the display See page 16 for more information LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 18 for more information FAN Touch this pad to turn the fan on 20 21 or off See page 17 for more information NOTES e If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START ENTER within 5 seconds the START indicator light will flash e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the START indica tor light will flash To
27. ed Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under e APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co e WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co t When asking for help or service Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 55 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE If you need assistance or service in Canada 1 If the problem is not due 2 If you need service to one of the items listed Contact your nearest Inglis Limited in Troubleshooting Appliance Service branch or authorized Contact the dealer from whom you servicing outlet to service your appliance purchased your appliance See list below or call the Inglis Limited Consumer Assistance Centre t When asking for help or service 4 toll free 8 30 a m 6 p m Please provide
28. educes the risk of electric Do not use an extension cord If the power shock by providing an escape wire for supply cord is too short have a qualified the electric current The microwave oven electrician or serviceman install an outlet is equipped with a cord having a ground near the microwave oven ing wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded For a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring WARNING Improper use of the system or an equipment grounding grounding can result in a risk of conductor should be run with the circuit electric shock conductors and connected to the equip Consult a qualified electrician or service Ment grounding terminal or lead on the man if the grounding instructions are not appliance Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion or fire 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 lig
29. eeeeneees 17 Using the cooktop countertop light 18 Setting the clock ccceeeeseeeeeeeeees 20 Using the Minute Timer 22 Using Your Microwave Oven 24 Cooking at high cook power 5 24 Cooking at different cook powers 25 Cooking with more than OME COOK CY ClO sasa 27 Using QUICK TOUCH COOK 28 Using QUICK TOUCH DEFROST 29 Defrost Chart sarees inaendana 31 Defrosting TPS eceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneees 34 Using WARM HOLD ssie 35 Using QUICK TOUCH REHEAT 36 Using VEGETABLE nsss 37 Using FROZEN ENTREE sssaaa 38 Using BEVERAGE eeeeeeeees 39 Using BAKED POTATO osie 40 Using POPCORN cceeeeeeereees 40 Using ADD MINUTE sse 42 Adding or subtracting cook time 42 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 43 Caring for the filters 0 cesses 44 Replacing the cooktop and ovon igi iseceeteeyeetecneevemudeesibeatestevt es 46 Cooking Guide cceceeteeeeeeee 48 Reheating chart cccccceeeeeseeees 48 Microwave cooking chart seeen 49 Microwave cooking tipS ee 50 Questions and Answers 06 52 Troubleshooting ccceeeeeeeeees 53 Requesting Assistance or Service 55 Waray earnan 60 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL applianc
30. emove the vent cover mounting screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw Lift up the bulb holder We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 40 watt bulb available from your authorized service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 U S A or 1 800 461 5681 Canada Make sure to have your model number when ordering Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 47 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See the Using QUICK TOUCH REHEAT in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command pad Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 to 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 to 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz 305 g Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz 305 g Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads
31. es e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods e Softening butter cheese and ice cream e 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 count down the cooking time you set without cooking 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time O Cc QO 07010 4 TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds ES TOUCH o 3 Set cook power O QO I Example for 50 cook power e 4 Start oven At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or cook power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 26 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 mE TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE a 3 Set cook power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE 0701014 POWER j O Cc QO I Example for 50 cook power YOU SEE el 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to se
32. es are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the 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 complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number label plate see diagram Dealer Name in the Microwave oven features section 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 It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service Serial Number Dealer Address In the U S A call our Consumer 1 800 253 1301 Assistance Center toll free To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site a
33. fan to run fora specific time 1 Start fan 2 Touch TIMER SET NOTES e Be sure you have set a time of day with the CLOCK function before setting any Timer function e If both the fan and light are operating and TIMER is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The display will alternate be tween FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed TOUCH s FAN HIGH LOW OFF once for HIGH R FAN HIGH LOW OFF TOUCH s FAN HIGH LOW OFF until off e iv oO h fo re O TOUCH s FAN HIGH LOW OFF gt O oO e gt O D TOUCH TIMER SET TIMER SET oF o o og o0 3 25 2s 5 gt oO f YOU SEE continued on next page IZ GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN O C QO I 3 Set fan run time YOU SEE Example to run the fan for 1 hour and 1 30 minutes 4 Start timed fan function TOUCH 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 R will show and no tones will sound TIMER SET To cancel the timed fan function TOUCH 0 NOTE Touching TIMER OFF shuts off both TIMER the fan and timed function Touching FAN OFF shuts off just the fan Using the cooktop countertop light The pa
34. h 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 during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can
35. ht waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven Magnetron produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The glass turntable of your microwave Glass turntable oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the shortest cook e If you do
36. ing food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used ina microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 inch 6 mm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the
37. inish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the 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 Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent Troubleshooting This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call This section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long The unit is not wired into a live circuit with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The door is not firmly closed and latched
38. ish 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 Chicken Whole up to 9 Ibs 4 3 kg Cut Up Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast under 6 Ibs 2 7 kg 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 microwavabl
39. lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch 19 mm e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a minimum Ys inch 6 mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time com pared 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 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 51 Questions and Answers Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable
40. m Squash Summer 1 b 454 g Applesauce 100 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate 50 melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 100 4 Hot Cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos 50 large plate 100 Water for 100 Beverage 1 cup 227 mL 2 cups 445 mL TIME 6 to 9 min 4 to 9 min 6 to 16 min 13 to 19 min 3 to 8 min 7 to 10 min 4 to 6 min 1 to 2 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 to 3 min 11 2 to 5 min 42 to 7 min 1 to 2 min 22 to 4 min 42 to 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food Covering food e If you increase or decrease the amount Cover food to of food you prepare the time it takes to e Reduce splattering cook that food will also change For e Shorten cooking times example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time e Retain food moisture more time in small increments through are suitable Starting temperature of food Releasing pressure in foods e The lower the temperature of the food e Several foods for example baked being put into the microwave oven the potatoes sausages egg yolks and some longer it takes to cook Food at room fruits are tightly covered by a skin or temperature will be reheated more quickly membrane This can cause the food to than food at refrigerator temperature burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure Composition of food and to prevent b
41. mounting screws place Push the top until it snaps into 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to place Replace the mounting screws remove After replacing filters e Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out NOTE Do not operate the hood without the To replace filters in place 1 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 45 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Replacing the cooktop and oven lights AWARNING Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 40 watt maximum Disconnect power before replacing light bulb Failure to do so can result in fire or electrical shock The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect 46 power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with candelabra base 40 watt bulb s available from your authorized service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 U S A or 1 800 461 5681 Canada Make sure to have your model number when ordering 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 R
42. ng securely on center shaft The support is not operating Remove turntable and restart oven If correctly turntable support does not move call an authorized service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results You do not The command is not correct Re enter command hear the Pro gramming Tone The Display There has been a power Reset the clock shows 88 88 interruption 54 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below If you need assistance or service in the U S A 1 If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in Troubleshooting Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need servicet Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authoriz
43. nnot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to To lock 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 unlock the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and LOC will be cleared from the display Using the demo 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 demo learning feature after a Command pad has been touched To set the demo 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 demo learning feature To cancel the demo learning feature Touch OFF CANCEL 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 FAN once for HIGH twice for LOW NOTE If the temperature gets too hot 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 the oven When this occurs you can not turn the fan off manually 2 Turn fan off when desired To set
44. o 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 directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled Glass areas use a mild cleanser and scouring turntable sponge The turntable and turntable support Turntable are dishwasher safe support 43 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 f
45. owning dish the brown ing dish bottom must be at least ce inch 5 mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Electrical connection 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 12 _ 7 a Wi T p i ee LN fi p Glass turntable Circuit breaker or fuse box GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Filter See page 44 for cleaning information 5 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as anight light See page 18 for more information 10 11 Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 17 to 20 for more information Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 14 to 16 for more information Vent Grille Cooking Guide Use as a
46. preset weight FROZEN ENTREE has preset times and cook powers for two weights To select weight touch FROZEN ENTREE once for 10 oz 284 g or twice for 20 oz 568 g 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 284 g FROZEN ENTREE once After 3 seconds TIME time remaining time may vary After cooking time is finished After 1 minute 38 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 YOU SEE To heat an 8 oz 227 mL cup of a once To heat a 16 oz 455 mL cup of a TOUCH YOU SEE beverage BEVERAGE BEVERAGE twice In 3 seconds the display will start counting down Example for 8 oz 227 mL YOU SEE time may vary At end of heating time YOU SEE 39 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you cook potatoes 8 to 10 oz each 227 to 284 g 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 1 Place potatoes in oven and close the door 2 Touch BAK
47. r e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e Do not mount over a sink e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the micro wave oven is in operation e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven 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 pur poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to opera
48. r Stew Chops 1 inch 2 54 cm thick Pork Chops Ye inch 1 27 cm thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless 32 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 foil Separate and rearrange Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place on a microwavable roasting rack Place in a microwavable baking dish Place on a microwavable roasting rack USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN F
49. some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use COOK POWER 10 100 of full power High 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power Low The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables e Heating cream soups e Heating rice pasta or casseroles e Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate e Simmering stews e Heating pastri
50. t cooking time and cook power for the second cycle continued on next page 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over the next cycle will count down 1 COOK TIME first cycle At end of cooking time YOU SEE 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 NUMBER OF foods without needing to program times and EPE F cook powers COOK has preset times and CATEGORY CUPS ITEMS cook powers for 3 food categories Casse 1 2 3 4 cups role Bacon and Rice To use COOK 1 Touch COOK once for Casserole twice 0 5 1 1 5 2 cups for Bacon or three times for Rice f NOTE See Microwave cooking chart in 2 Wait 4 seconds the Cooking Guide section for cooking with 3 Touch COOK again to increase the cook power and cooking time number of cups items 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose COOK TOUCH YOU SEE Example for Casserole once After 4 seconds T for 3 seconds 28 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Increase quantity to 2 cups within 3 seconds At end of cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE po once Then a TIME time may vary Y
51. t www whirlpool com In Canada for assistance or service see the Requesting Assistance or Service section In Canada visit our Web site at www whirlpool com Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded
52. te 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 c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp fused AWARN l fe electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances completely understood or if doubt exists The microwave oven must be grounded as to whether the microwave oven is In the event of an electrical short circuit properly grounded grounding r
53. uch START ENTER restart the oven to e If you choose a function but do not press another Command pad within 1 minute t he display returns to the time of day and you have to start over GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e 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 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 07101 i Using the child lock The Child Lock locks the control panel so children ca
54. ursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be pick or toothpick heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a P P higher temperature than water in the Using standing time cooking process e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends Size and shape 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 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 e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food 50 Arrang
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