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Whirlpool GH9115XE User's Manual

1. Ovenproof YES Microwave Safe Plasticware YES Bake Roast Rack Metal Baking Pan S S Straw S Wicker Wood S Wax Paper y YES Cookware to use NO Cookware to avoid Y Y Y Refer to Microwave cooking tips and Questions and Answers for proper use 76 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS 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 Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating 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 ANSWERS 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 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
2. 22 Setting the clock 00 cccecceeeeeeeeee 23 Using the Minute Timer 000 24 Microwave Cooking 0 0 0008 26 Cooking at high cook power 26 Cooking at different cook powers 27 Cooking with more than one COOK CYCIE crea o aT 29 Using AUTO DEFROST 08 30 Auto defrost chart 0 ceeeeeeees 32 Defrosting tips 2 2 00 eeeeeseeseeeeees 34 Using WARM HOLD cceeee 35 Cooking with the temperature probe 36 Using AUTO ROAST o on 39 Auto roast Chart cceeceeeeeeeees 40 Using AUTO START c cccesecceseees 41 Using SENSOR COOK aseeseen 43 Using PIZZA REHEAT c cccees 44 Using REHEAT nsaan 45 Using POPCORN ananiona 46 Using ADD MINUTE ccccccecesecenees 47 Adding or subtracting cook time 47 Convection Cooking 000 48 How convection cooking works 48 Convection baking without preheating soba E E E E 49 Convection baking with preheating 50 Convection broiling cccee 52 Convenience foods cooking chart 54 Convection cooking with the temperature probe ccceeeseeeeees 55 Temperature probe convection COOKING Chart o oo eee eeeeeeseseeeeteeseees 57 Combination Cooking 0 00000 59 How combination cooking works 59 Combination baking roasting without preheating cceee 60
3. Home Appliances Making Your World A Little Easier Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Microwave Cooking Convection Cooking 48 Combination Cooking 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 UNOD COMBINATION 1 98 PART NO 3828Ww5A0266 359573 MODELS GH9115XE MH9115XE Table of Contents A Note to YOu ooer 3 Microwave Oven Safety 4 7 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy eee ecceeteeseeeesteeeee 6 Electrical requirements c0000 7 Grounding instructions c 008 7 Getting to Know your Microwave Oven 8 How your microwave oven works 8 For the best cooking results 10 Radio interference c ccccceeeeees 10 Testing your microwave oven 10 Testing your dinnerware OF COOKWANE sielo ranri isendeid iiia 11 Operating safety precautions 11 Electrical connection cccee 13 Microwave oven features 006 14 Control panel features 00 15 Using the exhaust fan ees 18 Using the cooktop countertop light 20 Using the bi level metal rack
4. D 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 The shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Two Position Bi Level Metal Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 22 for more information 5 Filter See page 68 for cleaning information 6 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or use as a night light See page 20 for more information 7 Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 18 21 for more information 14 11 12 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 15 17 for more information Vent Grille Temperature Probe Socket on oven wall Plug the Temperature Probe into this socket when using probe for cook ing See page 36 for more information NOTE Do not store the Temperature Probe in the oven when probe is not being used Store in a handy place Model and Serial Number Plate Cooking Guide Use as a quick reference for the Auto Defrost Auto Roast and Sensor Cook settings
5. 3 Complete entry YOU SEE ENTER 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 The Display will return to the cooking time countdown after 3 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET TOUCH YOU SEE Bri Ith ENTER mm a ae mal TIME 2 Enter time to be counted down TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 1 minute 30 seconds PRA t IT NOTE If you enter more than four digits L i 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 m mal TIME elel 3 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If you do not do this step within START 3 seconds of doing Step 2 START will be displayed You then have 1 minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day ENTER A Al a 24 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN At end of countdown YOU SEE rr oh L I gt lt n I I TIMER one tone will sound To cancel Minute Timer TOUCH YOU SEE During countdown pte GE time of day After countdown OFF CANCEL M
6. 12 16 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 47 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 30 for more information PROBE TEMP Touch this pad when using the Temperature Probe to cook Touch PROBE TEMP followed by Number Pads to set desired final food temperature See page 36 for more information WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 35 for more information PIZZA REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat pizza at a preset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the pizza See page 44 for more information POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn at a preset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn See page 46 for more information REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food at a preset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 45 for more information SENSOR COOK Touch this pad to cook at a pr
7. e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches 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 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 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 the safety interlocks f b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow 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 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 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 y Electrical Shock Hazard Piug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not
8. Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops 1 inch thick Pork Chops 4 inch thick Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Loin Roast Boneless Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Separate and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Remove thawed portions with fork 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 remain der to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than s lb 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 mi
9. Using SENSOR COOK for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking COOK FOOD POWER TIME Bacon 45 sec to per slice per slice Ground Beef 100 4 6 min for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger 100 Patties 2 2 2 min Hamburger 100 Patties 4 Meat Loaf 100 1 Ibs Chicken 100 Pieces Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey 100 5 min Breast then 70 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing 13 19 min 6 9 min Ib Fish Fillets 100 1 Ib Scallops and 100 Shrimp 1 Ib VEGETABLES Cook at 100 cook power FOOD 5 6 min 3 5 min Beans Green or 6 12 min Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 b 6 10 min 8 12 min Carrots 1 Ib 1 min 15 sec 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 to 1st side 21 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min VEGETABLES continued Cook at 100 cook power FOOD Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 100 4 servings Baked 100 Apples 4 Chocolate 50 melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 4 Hot Cereals 100 1 serving 4 servings Nachos 50 large plate Water for 100 Beverage 1 cup 2 cups TIME 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 1 5 min 42 7 min 1 2
10. electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven 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 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 in the shell 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 Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY e Do
11. 30 TOUCH YOU SEE first cycle YOU SEE NOTES See the Auto defrost chart for defrosting directions for each food e To defrost items not listed in Auto defrost chart use 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information Refer to the following chart to choose a category CATEGORY TOUCH AUTO DEFROST three times TOUCH YOU SEE H OT AUTO mO Hi DEFROST auw Deen once MICROWAVE COOKING After 3 seconds 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 e If you enter an incorrect weight repeat Steps 2 and 3 Start oven After half the defrost 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 6 Restart oven At end of defrosting time TOUCH 1 2 TOUCH TOUCH START ENTER G YOU SEE FENTER bs YOU SEE YOU SEE T mi Lo IL AUTO OFFR time remaining time may vary YOU SEE auto MEFR 31 MICROWAVE COOKING Auto defrost chart Meat setting FooD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Ground Beef Bulk Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast Chuck Roast
12. CATEGORY Frozen Entree 10 20 oz Casserole 1 4 cups at refrig erated temperature TOUCH SENSOR COOK Rice 2 2 cups three times four times Baked Potato 1 4 Fresh Vegetables 1 4 cups Frozen Vegetables 1 4 cups five times six times Canned Vegetables 1 4 cups seven times NOTE See the Microwave cooking chart for cooking with cooking time and Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE sasa J ee a SENSOR Lou 01010 4 cooK twice TOUCH START ENTER this time will vary YOU SEE SENSOR cook MICROWAVE COOKING Using PIZZA REHEAT PIZZA REHEAT lets you heat or reheat pizza by touching just one pad A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the pizza and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to heat your pizza 1 Place pizza on a paper towel and close the door 2 Choose PIZZA REHEAT TOUCH YOU SEE When oven detects a certain amount of humidity from the pizza heating time is displayed Example this time will vary At end of heating time YOU SEE 44 MICROWAVE COOKING Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat food by touching just one pad A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the food and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to heat your food REHEAT has three preset categories Plate Soup Sauce and Casserole All you do is touch REHEAT the desired number of times
13. Combination baking roasting with preheating cccecceceeeceeeee 61 Combination cooking with the temperature Probe n on 63 Temperature probe combination COOKING Chart eee eceseessteeeeeseeeens 65 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 67 Cleaning the microwave oven 67 Caring for the filters cece 68 Replacing the cooktop and OVEN lights 0 eee eeeeeeeeseeeseeteeeees 70 Cooking Guide ccceeceeeeeenes 72 Reheating chart ccccccccscceseeenees 72 Microwave cooking chart 0 73 Microwave cooking tips 0 0 74 Oven cookware guide ccee 76 Questions and Answers 00 77 If You Need Assistance or Service 78 Warranty ointresse adini 84 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 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
14. 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 3828W5A0266 4359575 1 98 1998 Whirlpool Corporation Registered trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
15. 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice 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 22 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 3 412 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 22 32 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 4 12 min at 100 112 212 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 PROCEDURE Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Check after 30 sec per serving Cover Stir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel Cover with paper towel Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See
16. 20 minutes Start oven When the oven temperature reaches 150 F the temperature will be displayed The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees NOTES eif you open the door during preheating preheating will stop To resume pre heating after you open the door close the door and touch START ENTER When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature TOUCH ellil TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER e em aA g PAEHFAT me m SR S _t J TEMP conv YOU SEE ENTER PREHEAT CONV TIME YOU SEE PREHEAT TOUCH START ENTER A PREHEAT L Lt Ai a Conk display shows oven is preheating continued on next page CONVECTION COOKING 5 After preheating open the door TOUCH YOU SEE put food in oven and close START the door NOTE You can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time YOU SEE ENTER Q time for cook cycle will count down Convection broiling 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE CONVECTION eten BROIL 2 Set cooking cycle cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE You can enter a time up to 199 minutes ENTER 99 seconds PEREN Example for 20 minutes 52 CONVECTION COOKING 3 Start
17. Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram in the Dealer Name 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 Serial Number Dealer Address numbers tollfree 1 800 253 1301 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
18. 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 f will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and A will be cleared from the Display 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the two speed Exhaust Fan 1 Choose fan speed TOUCH 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 the OFF pad will not turn the fan off R O 2 Turn off fan when desired TOUCH To set fan to run for a specific time 1 Start fan TOUCH OR 2 Choose timer TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer rr z 9 2 3 3 seconds GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set stop time Example to stop the fan at 1 hour 30 minutes when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the stop time up to the next 11 hours and 59 minutes 4 Start timer NOT
19. 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 will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off however canceling the light will not cancel the timer 4 4 e oO Cc O O x x YOU SEE START ENTER 4H 4 9 re re D Cc O O I I 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the bi level metal rack The Bi Level Metal Rack Part No 4358537 gives you extra space when cooking in more AWARN i ye than one container at the same time The metal rack must not be turned upside down on the bottom of the oven You can also use the Bi Level Metal Rack for convection cooking If you need a replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack you can order it by part number by calling ANNO pS Burn Hazard 1 800 253 1301 Follow the instructions and Use oven mitts to remove items telephone prompts you hear from microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent Inserting the rack openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns NOTES e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could Normal position Insert the r
20. min 214 4 min 42 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments If you want to cook two meals or containers of food at the same time you can do so with the Bi Level Metal 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 e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking 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 thin
21. oven TOUCH YOU SEE NOTES en mi Oven will preheat to 450 F When the oven temperature reaches 150 F the temperature will be displayed The display shows oven displayed temperature will change each is preheating time temperature goes up by five degrees e If you open the door during preheating preheating will stop To resume pre heating after you open the door close the door and touch START ENTER e When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will show the set temperature L Lf Ji 4 cook TEMP CONV zN 4 After preheating open the door TOUCH YOU SEE put food in oven and close the START door ENTER amp NOTE You can see the cooking s temperature anytime during cooking En for cook cycle by touching CONVECTION BAKE will countdown The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time YOU SEE C MT j U COOK 53 CONVECTION COOKING Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is directions for preparation and selecting the similar to cooking in a conventional oven correct container Because of the great Select items that fit conveniently on the variety of foods available times given here turntable such as an 8 2 inch frozen pizza are approximate It is advisable to always Convection preheat to the desired tempera check food abo
22. time later in the day See page 41 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 17 for more information FAN HIGH Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high speed See page 18 for more information FAN LOW Touch this pad to turn on the fan at low speed See page 18 for more information GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 26 OFF Touch this pad to turn off the fan See page 18 for more information 27 LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 20 for more information 28 NIGHT LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop night light See page 20 for more information 29 OFF Touch this pad to turn off the cooktop countertop light See page 20 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 appear e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will appear Touch START ENTER to restart the oven 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 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
23. to 99 minutes 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 e Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting To make WARM HOLD auto matically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions 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 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 e You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST COOK temperature probe cooking or multi cycle cooking 35 MICROWAVE COOKING Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose between 90 F and 200 F See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least of the Temperature Probe into the food Se
24. to prevent cooking the food 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 34 MICROWAVE COOKING 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 OUNCE WEIGHT e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining 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 the Microwave cooking tips section MICROWAVE COOKING 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 WARM HOLD operates for up
25. 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 Please read this informat
26. 10 min after cooking covered 7 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over Beef Pot 7 min per Ib Med 130 F Cook in covered Roast Turn over Well 140 F microwaveproof and boneless heatproof casserole 3 Ibs or cooking bag Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast with bone 6 Ibs 4 min per lb Fat side down Turn over Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Lamb Roast boneless 3 4 Ibs 5 min per ib Fat side down Turn over NOTE Use the bottom position when cooking with the Bi Level Metal Rack See the Using the bi level metal rack section continued on next page 57 CONVECTION COOKING Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast boneless boneless 4 5 Ibs Pork Loin center cut 4 5 Ibs 58 4 5 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per lb Turn over 5 7 min per Ib Turn over FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE PROBE TIME TIME or TEMP 155 F 165 F 165 F SPECIAL NOTES Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered C
27. E 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 check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off however canceling the fan will not cancel the timer TOUCH Slee TOUCH START ENTER G OR 4 te Cc O I O Cc O I YOU SEE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the cooktop countertop light The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light 2 Turn off light when desired To set light to be on for a specific time 1 Turn on light 2 Choose timer NOTE If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER SET pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer ce Cc O T a z C O I Q Cc O I O D NIGHT LIGHT oa 4 o 2 O 2o a E fs is z 2s EJ YOU SEE ENTER s a J lt TIME GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set stop time Example to turn off the light at 1 hour 30 minutes when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the time up to the next 11 hours and 59 minutes 4 Start timer NOTE The
28. Example for Roast Beef medium rare 3 Start oven AWARNING BAe a ee Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove temperature probe Failure to do so can result in burns TOUCH once TOUCH continued on next page MICROWAVE COOKING When food temperature reaches 90 F YOU SEE The displayed temperature will change mma each time food temperature increases by py ERa 5 F If the temperature does not change Roas paver after 20 minutes the Display will show CHECK and PROBE When food reaches the desired temperature Auto roast chart Roast Beef medium rare Roast Beef medium Roast Beef Roast Pork Slow Cook Simmer SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauce or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle but not touching fat or bone Shield top of roast with alumi num foil sauc
29. 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 66 Saso EY Nl Ci ORE A Oo 02 A N mE 234 toms START TIMER WEGHT a Lit Ti l IT AUTO COOK DEFA TEMP ROAST PWR QTY PROBE gt eae REHEAT gt ies D 1 Display The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time See pages 26 28 and 29 for more information 0 mga PROBE WARM gt aoe DEFROST TEMP HOLD DO Ce CooK ROAST a amp 6 TIMER TIMER rons SET OFF ACU auto OFF MEN START CANCEL NIGHT LIGHT LIGHT OFF D 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of micro wave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 27 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 73 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking continued on next page 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 10 11
30. NATION COOKING At end of cooking time YOU SEE Combination baking roasting with preheating 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE Example for roasting COMBINATION ome AE SE TILILI J YOU SEE 2 Set preheat cooking temperature COMBINATION eure 7 The oven will automatically cook at 350 F e a for combination baking and 300 F for pi combination roasting If you want to change the preheat cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to preheat cook at the default temperature go to Step 3 Example for 325 F l a COMB ENTER 7 im Ee PAEHEAT ae on ES TEMP 3 Set cooking cycle cooking time YOU SEE One second after entering cook cis temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes coms LME YOU SEE continued on next page 61 COMBINATION COOKING 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE When the oven temperature reaches 150 F the P will be displayed START meP The displayed temperature will change ENTER Q each time temperature goes up by five display shows oven is degrees preheating NOTES If you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL during preheating preheating will stop To resume preheating close the door and touch START ENTER e When the oven reaches the set preheat temperature two tones will sound and the oven will automatically hold that temperature for 30 minutes The Display will
31. RT ENTER NOTE If you do not touch START ENTER within 1 minute after entering the new temperature the oven will resume heating to the first temperature you set You can ensure that your new temperature is set by touching PROBE TEMP to display the set temperature for 3 seconds 37 MICROWAVE COOKING Temperature probe cooking tips e Stir foods during cooking when recommended e Stir soups casseroles and drinks before serving e Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer e Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature e For casseroles the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food Stir foods when recommended Replace the probe e For liquids balance the probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the probe is in the center of the liquid e For roasts the tip of the probe should be in the center of the largest muscle but not touching fat or bone 38 e Casseroles cooked using the Temperature Probe should be made from precooked foods Do not use raw meats raw veg etables and cream sauces in casseroles Dry casseroles do not work well Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe If you are cooking more than one indi vidual serving at the same time such as mugs of soup check the probe setting in several of the items all the mugs may not heat a
32. WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship 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
33. WAVE COOKING 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 TOUCH 2 Set cooking time for first cycle Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds elle 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER n 1 Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for the second cycle continued on next page 29 MICROWAVE COOKING 5 Start oven After the first cycle is over the next cycle will count down At end of cooking time 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 AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The two stage defrost cycle is programmed for Meat Poultry and Fish All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST to choose food category once for Meat twice for Poultry three times for Fish Example for Meat
34. a regular oven You can start heavier dense foods such as meats casseroles and poultry without preheating All heatproof cookware or metal utensils can be used in convection cooking As in conventional cooking the distance of the food from the heat source affects cooking results Follow cookbook recipes and refer to the charts in this Use and Care Guide It is also helpful to find a similar recipe in the cookbook index and to refer to recipe s suggested techniques e Use metal cookware only for convection cooking Never use for microwave or combination cooking since arcing and damage to the oven may occur e After preheating if you do not open the door the oven will automatically hold at the preheated temperature for 30 minutes e You can set up to three convection cycles Example for two crust pies you can set the oven to preheat for baking at 425 F and to finish baking at 350 F CONVECTION COOKING INT NTS l N G NOTE Use cookware that will not melt or i burn in the hot oven Do not use light plastic containers plastic wraps or paper products during any convection combination cycle ERUS a 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 Convection baking without preheating meats casseroles and poultry 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choos
35. ack securely result if someone accidentally starts on the rack guides on the side walls the oven of the oven 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 Bottom position Insert rack securely on e Do not place a metal cooking container on bottom of oven when using taller containers rack when microwave cooking or combina tion cooking Place a microwave safe plate under container 22 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 888 88 For the first 30 seconds after the power is on you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK After 30 seconds have gone by you must follow the directions below to set the time If a time of day is not set 888 88 will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK To set time NOTES You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food e If you touch in an incorrect time and touch CLOCK three tones will sound Enter the correct time 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 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00
36. aked 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 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 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 inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than inch Container must be half filled To avoid arcing th
37. an rack 67 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 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 Before removing filters Unplug power cord or turn off power 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 68 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild 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 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 If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air replace the charcoal filter every 6 12 months The charcoal f
38. and your microwave oven does the rest 1 Place food in oven and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT to choose food category once for Plate twice for Soup Sauce three times for Casserole Example for Plate After 3 seconds your oven will begin heating When oven detects a certain amount of humidity from food heating time is displayed Example At end of heating time NOTE See the Reheating chart for reheat ing with cooking time and Cook Power Refer to the following chart to choose a category CATEGORY TOUCH REHEAT Plate 8 or 16 oz at refrig erated temperature Soup Sauce 1 4 cups at room temperature Casserole three times 1 4 cups at refrig erated temperature TOUCH YOU SEE once SENSOR REHEAT this time will vary YOU SEE SENSOA l AEFEAT a fe 45 MICROWAVE COOKING Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching AWAR N l N e just one pad A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the popcorn and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions Fire Hazard Cooking performance may vary with brand Do not repop unpopped kernels and fat content Try several brands to decide Do not reuse popcorn bags which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags o
39. at 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 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 s Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power Simmering stews s 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 Low 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 27 MICROWAVE COOKING 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK BIE TIME coon Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH elfel 3 Set Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE COOK H POWER gt om wes Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTFA Cl ee E l _ 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER A 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 MICRO
40. cooking the convec tion heat and microwave energy alternate automatically Your oven has two pre programmed settings that make it easy to cook with both convection heat and micro wave energy automatically COMBINATION COOKING Combination baking roasting without preheating 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE Example for baking COMBINATION ena I OT j The oven will automatically cook at 350 F maA for combination baking and 300 F for combination roasting If you want to change the cooking temperature follow Step 3 below If you want to cook at the default temperature skip Step 3 below amp Set baking roasting temperature TOUCH YOU SEE optional Example for 325 F NOTE To clear the temperature you entered touch COMBINATION BAKE when baking or COMBINATION ROAST when roasting before entering a cooking time You can then re enter the cooking temperature if desired ellil 4 Set cooking time YOU SEE One second after entering cook ENTER temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes iia i 99 seconds Example for 20 minutes YOU SEE LO LO x 4 O o t O O x x 5 Start oven NOTE You can see the cooking tem START perature anytime during cooking by touching COMBINATION BAKE when ENTER A TE baking or COMBINATION ROAST time will count down when roasting Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds 60 COMBI
41. crowavable 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 MICROWAVE COOKING Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE Fish Fillets Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Steaks Separate and rearrange Whole Turn over Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops Break apart Turn over Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Separate and rearrange Poultry setting oop AT PAUSE Chicken Whole up to 9 Ibs Turn over finish defrosting breast side down Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Cut Up Separate pieces and rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turkey Breast under 6 lbs Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 defrosti
42. d Whirlpool service compa nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under lt Whirlpool SERVICE APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co s WASHING MACHINES amp DAYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 80 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e 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
43. e Temperature probe cooking tips in this section 2 Place food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior including the rack 3 Close the door 4 Choose setting NOTE Food will automatically cook to 160 F if you do not specify a final food temperature If you want to specify a final food temperature do Step 5 Otherwise skip to Step 6 36 NOTE If you have not plugged in the Temperature Probe properly or if probe is defective PROBE will appear on the Display three tones will sound and the oven will not turn on After correcting the problem or removing the probe touch START ENTER to clear the Display Socket Plug TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER i r p IILI TEMP PROBE PROBE TEMP MICROWAVE COOKING 5 Set desired final food TOUCH temperature optional Example for 180 F 6 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START re H ENTER Jee When food temperature reaches 90 F YOU SEE The displayed temperature will change ri a each time food temperature increases by A a J 5 F If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes the Display will show CHECK and PROBE When food reaches the desired YOU SEE temperature To change final food tempera ture after oven has started 1 Touch PROBE TEMP You will see the current set temperature 2 Re enter desired temperature 3 Touch STA
44. e or vegetables Cover roast with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes Shield the wing tips with aluminum foil Check with thermometer in 2 3 places to ensure adequate doneness Balance probe on wooden spoon or spatula so tip of probe is in center of liquid NOTE Food to be roasted must be no less than 1 Ib and no more than 9 9 Ibs 40 MICROWAVE COOKING Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours 59 minutes in advance NOTES e If you hear the fan start when you touch START ENTER you have not set the oven properly Touch OFF CANCEL and start over e You can use AUTO START with high power or lower power cooking tempera ture probe cooking and WARM HOLD e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly AWARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in death food poisoning or sickness 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Make sure clock is set to correct time of day continued on next page 41 MICROWAVE COOKING 3 Choose setting YOU SEE START 4 Set start time Example for 4 30 START TIME 5 Enter cooking instructions for the function you want cooking at high power or lower power temperature p
45. e setting TOUCH YOU SEE Oven will automatically cook at 350 F CONVECTION 3 Set baking temperature optional You can enter a temperature between 150 F and 450 F Example for 325 F TOUCH NOTE To clear the temperature you 2 entered touch CONVECTION BAKE before entering a bake time You can then re enter the cooking temperature if desired continued on next page 49 CONVECTION COOKING 4 Set cooking time YOU SEE Three seconds after entering bake temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds ENTFR Example for 20 minutes TOUCH YOU SEE 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE You can see the cooking tem START perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE Cooking ENTER f temperature will show for 3 seconds time will count down At end of cooking time YOU SEE Convection baking with preheating 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE CONVECTION me yO Jot i 2 Set preheat cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature CONVECTION wa yp aa IL j TEMP CONY 50 CONVECTION COOKING The oven will automatically preheat cook at 350 F If you want to change the preheat cooking temperature foliow the example below If you want to preheat cook at 350 F go to Step 3 Example for 325 F Set cooking cycle cooking time Three seconds after entering bake temperature You can enter a time up to 199 minutes 99 seconds Example for
46. eef Pot Roast boneless 3 Ibs Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast with bone 6 Ibs OVEN TEMP TIME TIME or 5 min per Ib Turn over 7 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over 7 min per Ib Turn over 4 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over PROBE TEMP 160 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Rare 120 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Rare 145 F Med 155 F Well 165 F Preheat Let stand 5 10 min Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in covered microwave proof and heatproof casserole or cooking bag Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered continued on next page 65 COMBINATION COOKING boneless 3 4 Ibs Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast boneless 3 312 Ibs Pork Pork Loin Roast boneless 4 5 Ibs Pork Loin center cut 4 5 Ibs 66 FIRST STAGE TIME 5 min per Ib Fat side down Turn over 4 5 min per Ib Turn over 5 7 min per lb Turn over 5 7 min per Ib Turn over SECOND STAGE TIME or PROBE TEMP SPECIAL NOTES Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof d
47. erating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part No 4158432 7 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw 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 71 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using REHEAT 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 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz STARTING TEMP Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp 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
48. ere must be a mini mum 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 e 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 s Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby boitles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization 75 Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave convection oven For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven choose appropriate cookware and materials for each cooking method The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials CONVECTION COOKING MICROWAVE COMBINATION MATERIAL COOKWARE COOKING COOKING Ceramic amp Ceramic YES Glass Ovenproof Heat Tempered YES Microwave Safe Glassware Glassware with Metal O Decoration Lead Glass O Without Metal Decoration Ovenproof and Heat Tempered N N YE Ovenproof Pottery E E E E
49. eset Cook Power The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 43 for more information AUTO ROAST Touch this pad to roast with the Temperature Probe See page 39 for more information 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 CONVECTION BAKE Touch this pad to bake with convection heat See pages 49 52 and pages 55 56 for more information CONVECTION BROIL Touch this pad to broil with convection heat See pages 52 53 for more information COMBINATION BAKE Touch this pad to bake with both convection heat and microwaves See pages 60 64 for more information COMBINATION ROAST Touch this pad to roast with both convection heat and microwaves See pages 60 64 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers temperatures weights or food categories CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 23 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 24 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 25 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 AUTO START Touch this pad to program your oven to begin cook ing automatically at a chosen
50. f popcorn ee so can result in death fire or burns 1 Place bag in oven and close the door 2 Choose POPCORN TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN After CORN is displayed for 3 seconds YOU SEE your oven will begin heating At end of popping time 46 z MICROWAVE COOKING Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking 1 Make sure food is in the oven 2 Choose ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for 1 minute 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 cannot use ADD MINUTE with POPCORN AUTO ROAST REHEAT PIZZA REHEAT SENSOR COOK or AUTO DEFROST e You cannot use ADD MINUTE to start the oven if any program other than the Minute Timer is on the Display TOUCH 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 befo
51. food temperature follow Step 5 If you want a final food tempera ture of 160 F skip to Step 6 TEMP Ma continued on next page 55 CONVECTION COOKING 5 Set desired final food TOUCH YOU SEE temperature optional mm pO Example for 150 F IILL 6 Set convection cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature CONVECTION w T T The oven will automatically cook at 350 F If you want to change the cooking tem perature follow the example below If you want to cook at 350 F go to Step 7 Example for 325 F TOUCH 3 ENIEH o T J7 7 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE When food temperature reaches 90 F START E i the Display will show the actual tempera eS ture of the food as it increases to the ENTER Q rane TN desired temperature When food reaches desired temperature YOU SEE 56 CONVECTION COOKING Temperature probe convection cooking chart FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE PROBE 160 F SPECIAL NOTES Beef Meat Loaf 112 134 Ibs Preheat Let stand 5 10 min Beef Rib Roast boneless Rare 120 F Med 130 F Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered 5 min per b Turn over Beef Rib Roast with bone 5 Ibs 8 10 min per Ib Rare 120 F Med 130 F Well 140 F Cook in microwave proof and heatproof dish Let stand
52. g and proofing dough Bake in metal greased 81 2 x 41 2 x 21 2 inch loaf pan on Bi Level Metal Rack Refrigerated Cookies Bake six at a time on metal round cookie sheet on Bi Level Metal Rack 54 CONVECTION COOKING Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger If you have not plugged in the Tempera casseroles The probe is designed to turn off ture Probe properly or if probe is defective the oven when it senses the temperature PROBE will appear on the Display three you chose between 90 F and 200 F See tones will sound and the oven will not your cookbook for helpful information on turn on cooking different types of food e For correct probe temperatures for different foods see the Temperature probe convection cooking chart 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least 1 4 of the Temperature Probe into the food See Temperature probe cooking tips in the Microwave Cooking section Plug Probe 2 Place food in oven and plug Socket probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior including the rack Plug 3 Close the door 4 Choose temperature probe TOUCH YOU SEE setting aT all i a The oven will automatically heat to a final a food temperature of 160 F If you want to change the final
53. he door is open Injury could result continued on next page 11 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 12 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 ty N N Nig 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 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features
54. htly into its socket 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 electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The Cook Power is not atthe Check Microwave cooking chart cooking times recommended setting seem too long continued Larger amounts of food need Allow for more time when cooking longer cooking times more food at one time The Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door shows a time completely counting down but the oven is not cooking You have set the controls as a Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the minute timer Minute Timer You do not hear The command is not correct Re enter command the Program ming Tone Foods You have not followed the Follow reliable recipes exactly for undercook recipe closely enough ingredients cookware cooking time during convec and proper rack position tion and combi nation cooking Foods are not prepared and Make sure foods are properly pre ready to place inthe oven pared and ready to place in oven This increases heat loss from the door being open Smoke is This is normal just as in coming from conventional broiling back of oven during b
55. icrowave Cooking 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 Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3 26 MICROWAVE COOKING 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 percentage 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 High e Quick heating many convenience foods and full power foods with high water content such as soups and beverages 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 th
56. ilter cannot be cleaned Replace ment charcoal filters are available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part No 4359416 or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 4 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 1 If you need to remove an existing charcoal filter remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 5 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws After replacing filters e Plug in power cord or turn on power supply 3 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 69 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 30 watt maximum Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock The cooktop light 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 70 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part No 4158432 4 Turn the power back on at the main power supply CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before op
57. inutes When the time is up the water should be heated 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 h eggs have been known to explode Cover N 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 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 pull on the door or allow a child to swing on it when t
58. ion 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 Oven Mixing Magnetron cavity antenna GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 difficul
59. ish with Bi Level Metal Rack Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Cook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered 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 Cleaning the microwave oven 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 For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for two or three minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 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 Cleaning the bi level metal rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans ers to cle
60. liance 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 Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run Microwave cooking times seem too long 78 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 If you are using the Tempera ture Probe probe is not plugged tightly into its socket The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was program med earlier is still running The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal SOLUTION Contact a qualified Whirlpool service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installa tion Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker Check electric company for a power failure i Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer Plug Temperature Probe tig
61. ner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish 74 Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as b
62. ng 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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast side up on a micro wavable 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 33 Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac tions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container s Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO 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 tempera ture of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time
63. not store the microwave oven If materials inside the oven should ignite outdoors Do not use the microwave keep oven door closed turn oven off oven near water for example near a and disconnect the power cord or shut kitchen sink in a wet basement or near off power at the fuse or circuit breaker a swimming pool and the like panel e Do not immerse cord or plug in water Do not use the cavity for storage pur Keep cord away from heated surfaces poses Do not leave paper products e Do not let cord hang over edge of table cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use or counter aoe n ink e See door surface cleaning instructions Do not mount over a sink in the Caring for Your Microwave Do not store anything directly on top Oven section of the microwave oven when the micro wave oven is in operation For microwave ovens with a ventilating hood 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 inside the oven to facilitate cooking e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such Remoye Wire Iwi ties from paperor as lye based oven cleaners may damage plastic bags before placing bag in oven the filter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment
64. ook in microwave proof and heatproof baking dish Let stand 10 min after cooking covered Combination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function Please read these instructions carefully How combination cooking works Helpful hints for combination cooking Meats may be roasted directly on the Bi Level Metal Rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack When using the Bi Level Metal Rack please check your cookbook for information on proper use Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted and tenderized using oven cooking bags When baking check for doneness after cooking time is up If not completely done let stand in oven for a few minutes to complete cooking NOTE During combination baking some bakeware may cause arcing when it comes in contact with the oven walls or metal accessory racks Arcing is a discharge of electricity that occurs when microwaves come in contact with metal If arcing occurs place a heatproof dish between the pan and the Bi Level Metal Rack If arcing occurs with other bakeware stop using them for combination cooking Combination microwave convection Sometimes combination microwave convec tion cooking is suggested to get the proper cooking results It shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook This cooking process also leaves meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside In combination
65. re cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 To decrease cook time by 10 To reset to the original cook time TOUCH YOU SEE example for sensor cook TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE 47 Convection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function Please read these instructions carefully How convection cooking works Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly Your oven uses convection cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads Helpful hints for convection cooking e Do not cover baking rack with aluminum foil It interferes with the flow of air that cooks the food e Round pizza pans are excellent cookware for many convection only items Choose pans that do not have extended handles Use convection cooking for items like souffles breads cookies angel food cakes pizza and for some meat and fish cooking You do not need to use any special techniques to adapt your favorite oven recipes to convection cooking however you may need to lower some temperatures or reduce some cooking times from the convection oven cooking directions See examples in your cookbook and in the charts in this section 48 e When baking cakes cookies breads rolls or other baked foods most recipes call for preheating Preheat the empty oven just as you do
66. robe cooking WARM HOLD Example when cooking time is 4 minutes 30 seconds 4 4 4 O O O Pic Cio9o x I o lF 4 O O T lt O e 2 m m COOK e elel 6 Complete entry Example when time of day is 12 o clock START ENTER A time of day The oven will start cooking at the YOU SEE set time u GM NOTE If the door is opened before ye the start time is reached the Display pi staat Me will show DOOR and OPEN until the door is closed You must touch START ENTER to resume AUTO START At end of cooking time YOU SEE 42 MICROWAVE COOKING Using SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the food and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook your food SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Powers for seven categories Frozen Entree Casserole Rice Baked Potato Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables and Canned Vegetables All you do is touch the SENSOR COOK pad the desired number of times and START ENTER Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose food category Example for food category 2 Casserole 3 Start oven When oven detects a certain amount of humidity from food cooking time is displayed At end of cooking time Refer to the following chart to choose a category
67. roiling The microwave _ Probe is not pushed far Insert at least 1 2 of probe into the oven turns off enough into the food food too soon or not soon enough when using the Temperature When cooking roasts you Allow roast to stand for a few minutes Probe have not let roast stand after after cooking cooking Probe is not positioned Position probe tip in the center of the correctly in the food food Probe is not plugged in Plug probe tightly into its socket correctly Cook Power is not set Reset the Cook Power correctly Probe temperature is not set Reset the probe temperature correctly The Display There has been a power Reset the clock shows 888 88 interruption continued on next page 79 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 recom mend 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 Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorize
68. se the door 4 Choose temperature probe TOUCH YOU SEE setting The oven will automatically heat to a final food temperature of 160 F If you want to change the final food temperature follow Step 5 If you want a final food tempera ture of 160 F skip to Step 6 continued on next page 63 COMBINATION COOKING 5 Set desired final food temperature optional Example for 150 F YOU SEE ENTER tf ae rT or i Mi PROBE 4 4 ie e a O x 6 Set combination cooking YOU SEE temperature COMBINATION i e The oven will automatically cook at 350 F when baking or 300 F when roasting If you want to change the cooking temperature follow the example below If you want to cook at the default temperature go to Step 7 Example for 325 F D E TEMP ac come YOU SEE ENTER Ei a Sos a ja ae TEMP rae COMB ca E 5 7 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE 1 mT I1 When food temperature reaches 150 F the Display will show the actual tempera L a ture of the food as it increases to the PROEX coms desired temperature When food reaches desired temperature YOU SEE D MT L I gj Ll cooK TEMP prove COMB 64 COMBINATION COOKING Temperature probe combination cooking chart FIRST STAGE STAGE SECOND STAGE SPECIAL NOTES Beef Meat Loaf 1 1 Ibs Beef Rib Roast boneless Beef Rib Roast with bone 5 Ibs B
69. show the set temperature 5 After preheating open the door ToucH YOU SEE put food in oven and close the START door i H ate NOTE You can see the cooking tem ENTER A time for cook cycle will perature anytime during cooking by count down touching COMBINATION BAKE when baking or COMBINATION ROAST when roasting The cooking tempera ture will show for 3 seconds At end of cooking time YOU SEE 62 COMBINATION COOKING Combination cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger If you have not plugged in the Tempera casseroles The probe is designed to turn ture Probe properly or if probe is defective off the oven when it senses the temperature PROBE will appear on the Display three you chose between 90 F and 200 F See tones will sound and the oven will not your cookbook for helpful information on turn on cooking different types of food For correct probe temperatures for dif ferent foods see the Temperature probe combination cooking chart in this section 1 Insert probe into food Insert at least 4 of the Temperature Probe into the food See Temperature probe cooking tips in the Microwave Cooking section 2 Place food in oven and plug Socket probe into socket on oven wall Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior including the rack 3 Clo
70. 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 audible signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4 seconds to disable programming tones To turn signals back on Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4 seconds NOTE Three tones followed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off 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 A If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL 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 Using the safety lock
71. t the same rate Dry meat loaf mixtures do not work well Check pork and poultry with thermometer in 2 3 places to ensure adequate doneness Roasts may vary in size shape and composition Use the Temperature Probe as a guide Don t e let probe or probe cable touch any part of the oven interior e let probe touch foil if used You can keep foil away from probe with wooden tooth picks Remove foil if arcing occurs e use paper plastic wrap or plastic contain ers They will be in the oven too long and might distort e force probe into frozen food e plug the pointed end of the Temperature Probe into the socket MICROWAVE COOKING Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe 1 After oven has shut off unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad 2 Wipe probe with a sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked on foods 3 You can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe without needing to enter a final food temperature The probe will turn off the oven when it senses the preprogrammed final food temperature for the food category you chose 1 Perform Steps 1 2 and 3 under Cooking with the temperature probe 2 Choose food category Keep touching AUTO ROAST until the desired food category appears on the Display See Auto roast chart for categories
72. t to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results e Always cook food for the shortest cooking If you do not have a cover for a dish use time recommended Check to see how the wax paper or microwave approved paper food is cooking If needed touch the add towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn minute pad while the oven is operating or back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent after the cooking cycle is over see the steam during cooking Using add minute section s 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 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 e 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 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 m
73. tips section This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on 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 finish 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 77 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 description of the problem your app
74. ut 5 minutes before the ture and use metal or ovenproof glass minimum recommended time and cook cookware When cooking or baking these longer only if needed Use oven mitts to convenience foods follow package insert or remove items from the oven SIZE WT COOKING MODE COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Pizza frozen 13 ounces CONVECTION 14 16 minutes 81 2 inch 400 F preheated Brownies 20 ounces CONVECTION 23 26 minutes 350 F preheated CONVECTION 425 F preheated then 350 F 30 35 minutes Cake Layers 18 25 CONVECTION 20 minutes ounces 350 F preheated Apple Sauce 18 25 CONVECTION 30 35 minutes Cake ounces 350 F preheated Date Nut 17 ounces CONVECTION Bread 350 F preheated 16 ounces CONVECTION 25 30 minutes 375 F preheated CONVECTION 8 9 2 minutes 350 F preheated NOTE Use the bottom position when cooking with the Bi Level Metal Rack See the Using the bi level metal rack section Cook directly on Bi Level Metal Rack for crisper crust Bake in 9 inch square pan on Bi Level Metal Rack Frozen 26 ounces Double Crust Pie 30 minutes Bake in metal or ovenproof pan on Bi Level Metal Rack Bake one layer at a time on Bi Level Metal Rack Use metal 10 cup fluted tube pan on Bi Level Metal Rack Bake in 9 x 5 inch metal loaf pan on Bi Level Metal Rack Frozen Bread Follow package directions for Dough thawin

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