Whirlpool MH8150XJ Microwave Oven
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1. on the cavity bottom e Place the turntable on the hub Make sure the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three spokes of the hub 6 Charcoal and Grease Filters Included in oven cavity 7 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light 8 Cooking Guide Label control Use as a quick reference for EZ TOUCH COOK EZ TOUCH REHEAT control EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature and POPCORN 9 Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches 10 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions 11 Vent Grille 12 Oven Cavity Light 13 Microwave Inlet Cover 14 Model and Serial Number Plate e The rollers Part No 4393753 on the support fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable e The turntable turns both clockwise and counterclockwise This is normal Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section 10 1 10 1 12 13 14 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions you chose EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods without enterin2. FROM DATE service company OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in WARRANTY materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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 In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to a Whirlpool designated service company except when your microwave oven is installed over an approved oven using an approved built in kit See the Built In kits section for a list of approved built in kits D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance G Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you Th
3. g each Soup Sauce twice 2 1 to 4 cups 237 ml to 946 ml Casserole 3 times 3 1 to 4 cups 237 ml to 946 ml Baked Goods 4 times 4 1 to 6 pieces 2 oz 57 g each Plate of food 5 times 5 1 serving or 1 plate You must touch REHEAT once before choosing the food type 23 24 You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight The feature can be used only for very fast defrosting of frozen foods in the cate gories of Meat Poultry or Fish Use manual defrost for other foods or weights not listed The EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories see following chart To use the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature follow the steps below 1 Touch JET DEFROST once You see Piri T Yost at 2 Continue to touch the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature pad to select food class Example for meats e a DEFROST once Example for meats 3 Touch Number pad s to enter the weight Input the correct weight Example for 1 1 Ibs Example for 1 1 Ibs 4 Touch START ENTER You see countdown time may vary 5 Approximately halfway through the cycle the oven will beep The indicator will say TURN Turn food and then touch START ENTER If you don t open the door and turn the food then the oven will beep and continue defrosting but will take longer to defrost NOTES e f you do not enter a weight within 2 seconds the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature
4. in 23 to 39 cm casserole When heating 4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch the top plates with the bottom plates To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger plate the turntable should not be i turning You can shut the turntable Sio off by touching TURNTABLE ON OFF TURNTABLE OFF appears on the display If you touch TURNTABLE ON OFF before starting to set the cooking function your oven will prompt you to enter a cooking time without you needing to touch COOK TIME Your turntable will be turned back on when cooking is over or when you touch OFF CANCEL NOTE You cannot turn off the turntable when using an auto function COS ESEA The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to This will only work when oven is in standby mode To lock the control panel TOUCH START ENTER and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and A will appear on the display When the control panel is locked 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch any pad except for VENT FAN 4 SPEEDS and LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF and START ENTER To unlock the control panel TOUCH START ENTER and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and A will be cleared from the display You can set your microwave oven to display your commands as you enter them without turning the magnetron on This feature helps you learn to use your oven wi
5. partially defrosted Cut Up Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Cornish Hens Whole Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water under 6 Ibs 2 7 kg Fish setting FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shell Fish Crabmeat Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops 26 e When using the JET DEFROST feature you need to enter the net weight the weight of the food minus the container Enter the weight to the nearest 1 10 Ib 45 g e Only use the JET DEFROST feature for raw food The JET DEFROST feature gives best results when the food to be thawed is completely frozen If the food is partially defrosted always set a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food 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 information on stand
6. that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf Reheating a single serving of food 17 COOK POWER NAME 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power Low WHEN TO USE IT Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Melting chocolate Simmering stews Heating bread rolls and pastries e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods Softening butter cheese and ice cream Keeping food warm 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 O for the cook power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE COOK ENTER COOK TIME TIME 3 Enter the cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIME ITT IL OOO Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 18 4 Set the cook power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK COOK POWER Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE OR repeat until desired cook power appears 5 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIME ri START ENTER tt A
7. touch the JET START feature pad during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power If you touch the JET START feature pad after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 cook power You can also change the cook power after you touch the JET START feature pad by touching COOK POWER Number pads for the new cook power and START ENTER If a preset cooking time is too long or too short you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after choosing EZ TOUCH COOK Control EZ TOUCH REHEAT Control EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE and FROZEN ENTREE For example in EZ TOUCH REHEAT after choos ing the type of food and entering the quantity To lengthen cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE MANE once IILI NE example for auto reheat e You can use the JET START feature only for the cook time function 1 Make sure the food is in the oven 2 Touch the JET START feature pad TOUCH Example for cooking for 30 seconds YOU SEE COOK TIME Ii IL To shorten cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO REHEAT COOK POWER Cc m Cc Ltt twice E To reset to the original cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE ED AUTO REHEAT hort Ci Ti three times l ILI th Usinc Your MICROWAVE OVEN This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully 1 Put your food in the oven and close the doo
8. 6 Close the bulb cover 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with candelabra 7 Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push base 30 watt bulb s PN 4393681 available from the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the your designated service company or by calling the mounting screws Customer Interaction Center at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 1 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 8 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 37 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 38 QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction 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 Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the tu
9. Appliances Microwave hoo Combination A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven works Radio interference Testing your microwave oven Testing your dinnerware or cookware Operating tips Electrical connection Microwave oven features Control panel features Using the cooking rack Using the exhaust fan Using the cooktop countertop light Setting the clock Using the minute timer Using JET START feature Changing preset cooking times Using Your Microwave Oven Cooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cooking in stages Progress Bar Using EZ TOUCH COOK control Using EZ TOUCH REHEAT control Using EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature JET DEFROST feature chart Defrosting tips Using POPCORN Using BEVERAGE Using BAKED POTATO Using VEGETABLE Using FROZEN ENTREE Using WARM HOLD Cooking Guide Caring for Your Microwave Oven Caring for the filters Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call our Customer Interaction Center MODEL MH8150XJ with questions or comments 4619 652 60191 8169687 www whirlpool com A Note To You The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier To ensure that you enjoy years of tro
10. ENTER to start the oven The oven will start cooking by itself in 5 seconds f you need more or less cooking time do not touch FROZEN ENTREE again Touch COOK POWER before the oven starts cooking See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section TOUCH YOU SEE FROZEN ENTREE TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE AUTO COOK TIME L Z oto countdown time may vary from above YOU SEE TTT four tones will sound AWARNING microwave oven You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle NOTES 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 e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD e Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 1 Put hot cooked food in the oven and close the door WARM HOLD keeps hot cooked food warm in your 2 Touch WARM HOLD YOU SEE TOUCH WARM HOLD 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER e While entering cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER or during cooking e When the last cooking cycle is over
11. ESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock e Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involv ing a risk of electric shock e Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode e Do not store any materials other than manufactur er s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter e Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven e Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e Do not mount over a sink e Do not cover racks or any other part of the ove
12. ESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Sears toll free numbers on the back cover Problem Nothing works The microwave oven will not run The turntable will not turn Problem Food is not cooked enough The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking Cause The power supply cord is not plugged into a grounded 3 prong outlet See the Electrical requirements section on page 6 and the Electrical connection section on Page 9 e A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure e You are using the oven as a timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel that operation Cause The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on Page 18 e You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amo
13. Interaction Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 Our When calling Please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance see the A Note to You section This information will help us better respond to your request Our consultants provide assistance with Features and specifications on our full line of appliances Installation information If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center c o Correspondence Dept MD 8020 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2400 consultants are available to assist you e Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair parts distributors Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 41 WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL Microwave OVEN FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials WARRANTY or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated
14. To test a dish put it into the oven with 1 cup 250 mL 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 e Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open e Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot e Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven e Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven e 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 e 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 e Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer for a replacement e When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least s in 6 mm above the turntable Follow the di
15. ble support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe 35 The grease aluminum filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month You can order replacement grease filters PN 8169758 from your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer The charcoal filters cannot be washed For best performance we recommend that you replace charcoal filters every six to twelve months You can order replacement charcoal filters PN 4393791 from your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing filters Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 36 3 To remove the charcoal filters push the back of each filter away from you This will slide the front of the filter off the lower lip Swing the front of the filter down and slide the filter out lip Spring Lower lip 4 This model comes with Dishwasher Safe Grease Filters Place the grease filters in an empty dish washer and wash NOTE Washing these filters with dirty dishes may cause the filters to trap the parti cles from the dishes
16. estimated running time of the cooking cycle The Progress Bar advances line by line during a cycle At the end of the cooking time YOU SEE COOK TIME Cnet LINL four tones will sound You can change cooking times or cook powers for a stage any time after that stage starts by repeating Steps 2 3 and or 4 and 5 The 12 segments on the Progress Bar give an estimate of progress during cooking and show the ratio of the time remaining on Cook functions At the end of the cooking cycle all 12 segments will be lighted NOTE The Progress Bar appears with EZ TOUCH COOK EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature EZ TOUCH REHEAT POPCORN BEVERAGE BAKED POTATO VEGETABLE and FROZEN ENTREE but not with Manual Cooking functions You can cook microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity EZ TOUCH COOK control 3 Touch Number pad to enter the has preset times and cook powers for 6 categories quantity see following chart Example To use EZ TOUCH COOK control follow the for 1 cup 250 mL steps below You see 1 Touch Example E gt for 1 cup 250 mL once You see 4 Touch AUTO ENTER COOK START ENTER You see 2 Touch COOK 1 to 6 times to choose the type of food Example for rice once NOTES OR e f you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds Touch a Number pad to choose the type of EZ TOUCH COOK control will prompt you to choose a quantity You then have 1 minute to
17. food ie enter a quantity and to touch START ENTER If CG Example you do not do so EZ TOUCH COOK control will countdown time may vary for rice be canceled e f you touch COOK 7 times the display returns to You see the Rice setting e If you need more or less time do not touch COOK again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section e When cooking bacon keep in mind that differences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process will affect how bacon is cooked Also regular sliced bacon averages about 16 slices per pound e Progress Bar shows approximate time remaining Example for rice 21 This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type TOUCH OR TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU FOOD COOK NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE Rice once 1 0 5 1 1 5 or 2 cups 118 mL 237 mL 355 mL or 473 mL Fresh Vegetables 2 times 2 1 to 4 cups 237 mL to 946 mL Canned Vegetables 3 times 3 1 to 4 cups 237 mL to 946 mL Bacon 4 times 4 1 to 6 pieces average thickness Cereal instant 5 times 5 1 to 4 servings French Toast frozen 6 times 6 1 to 4 pieces You must touch COOK once before choosing the food type You can reheat microwavable foods just by You see choosing a category and quantity EZ TOUCH AUTO REHEAT Example for REHEAT control has preset times and cook powers 3 pizza s
18. g times and cook powers EZ TOUCH REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers EZ TOUCH COOK Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power BEVERAGE Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 8 ounce 237 mL cups of a beverage without entering a cook power or time BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 potatoes without entering a cook power or time VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups 237 to 946 mL of a frozen vegetable without entering a cook power or time FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook a 10 or 20 ounce 283 or 567 g frozen entree without entering a cook power or time WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods warm in your microwave oven WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by num ber pads to set a cooking time COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook ing time has been set followed by a Number pad in order to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food Also touch this pad to lengthen or shorten a preset cooking time Number pads Touch Number pads to enter cooking times cook powers quantities weights or food categories CLOCK Touch
19. hat heat is spread evenly throughout container e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild non abrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is nor mal For stubborn soil boil a cup 250 mL of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup 250 mL of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turnta
20. he cabinet Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet Untape the door and replace the turntable and support Replace the vent grille Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven cabinet the screws located closest to front corners If filters were installed replace them See Caring for the filters in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section if needed Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power GETTING TO Know Your Microwave OvEN This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven 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 radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Magnetron l Oven cavity Metal floor Glass tumtable Using your microwave oven may cause interfer ence to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven To te
21. ing time see the Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals Ib 113 g However in order to enter food weight in the JET DEFROST feature you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals Equivalent Weight OUNCES GRAMS DECIMAL WEIGHT 1 6 45 4 10 3 2 90 7 20 4 0 113 4 25 One Quarter Pound 4 8 136 1 30 6 4 181 4 40 8 0 226 8 50 One Half Pound 9 6 272 2 60 11 2 317 5 70 12 0 340 2 75 Three Quarters Pound 12 8 362 9 80 14 4 408 2 90 16 0 453 6 1 00 One Pound 27 28 You can pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines which size bag of popcorn your oven will pop For best results e Pop only 1 package at a time e f you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions To use POPCORN follow the steps below 1 Place the bag in the center of the turntable 2 Touch POPCORN 1 to 3 times to choose the bag size POPCORN Example for 3 5 oz once You see Example for 3 5 oz countdown time may vary This chart shows you how to choose a bag size NOTES e f you touch POPCORN 4 times the display retu
22. is warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section or by calling our Customer Interaction Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A 4619 652 60191 8169687 5 00 2000 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China All rights reserved
23. isplay returns to the 1 cup setting 1 Put your vegetables in the oven and close the door 2 Touch VEGETABLE If you want to cook 1 cup of vegetables just wait 5 seconds 3 Change to 2 to 4 cups if desired Example for 2 cups After 5 seconds the oven will start cooking Example for 2 cups At end of cooking time e You do not need to touch START ENTER to start the oven The oven will start cooking by itself in 5 seconds e If you need more or less cooking time do not touch VEGETABLE again Touch COOK POWER before the oven starts cooking See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section TOUCH YOU SEE 2 TOUCH a Number pad countdown time may vary from above YOU SEE four tones will sound 31 32 You can cook a 10 or 20 ounce 284 g or 568 g frozen entree by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines the size of entree your oven will cook 1 Place your frozen entree on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch FROZEN ENTREE If you want to cook a 10 ounce 284 g frozen entree just wait 5 seconds 3 Change to 20 ounces 568 g if desired After 5 seconds the oven will start cooking Example for 20 ounces At end of cooking time NOTES f you touch FROZEN ENTREE 3 times the display returns to the 10 ounce 284 g setting e You do not need to touch START
24. k touch the top or sides of the oven e Do not cook foods directly on rack Put them in microwave safe containers first e Do not place a metal cooking container on rack e Use the Cooking Rack only when cooking at more than one level NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the VENT FAN pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired TOUCH qa od VENT FAN HIGH LOW OFE 13 14 The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light TOUCH fe LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF once for regular light twice for night light When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the display will flash If a time of day is not set will flash until you touch any pad NOTES e f you touch in an invalid time and touch CLOCK 3 tones will sound Enter the correct time e f you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the display will show the last time of day set e To turn off the clock touch CLOCK Number pad 0 and CLOCK again the set time will disappear and will show on the display 1 Touch CLOCK TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Turn off light when desired TOUCH ON NIGHT OFF Ox 230 4 1 or 2 times depe
25. lice for 5 categories see following chart To use EZ TOUCH REHEAT control follow the steps below 1 Touch gt once 3 Touch a Number pads to enter the You see quantity AUTO REHEAT ENTER Example for 1 slice 2 Touch REHEAT 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food Example for pizza slice once OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food Example for pizza slice Example for 1 slice 4 Touch START ENTER You see AUTO REHEAT ihe q m countdown l time may vary L LULI NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds EZ TOUCH REHEAT control will prompt you to choose a quantity You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to touch START ENTER If you do not do so EZ TOUCH REHEAT control will be canceled e If you touch REHEAT 6 times the display returns to the Pizza Slice setting e f you need more or less time do not touch REHEAT again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section e When reheating a large 4 oz 113 g muffin or bagel use the 2 piece setting The 1 piece setting heats 1 regular size muffin or bagel or 2 small dinner rolls This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type TOUCH OR TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU FOOD REHEAT NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE Pizza Slice once 1 1 to 3 slices 5 oz 142
26. n with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS e For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the e
27. nding on light setting 2 Enter the time of day Example for 12 00 YOU SEE ENTER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen NOTE If you do not do this step within 5 timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to seconds of doing Step 2 START will appear 99 minutes You then have 1 minute to touch TIMER SET or NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute ea Delo Me ASA fetus ome Timer is in use To see the Minute timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET At the end of the countdown YOU SEE 1 Touch TIMER SET TOUCH YOU SEE ee Enea Cyt 2 Enter the time to be counted down During the countdown Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE C1 ENTER TIMER I i G ILI or di time of day NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits the first 4 digits will disappear and the following digit s will appear on the right side as you enter them 3 Start the countdown TOUCH YOU SEE C E e UILI 15 16 The JET START feature lets you cook food for 30 seconds at 100 cook power or add an extra 30 seconds to your cooking time cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time cycles in multiples of 30 seconds up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time cycles in multiples of 30 seconds touch the JET START feature pad repeatedly during cooking e After closing the door you can enter the JET START feature without having to touch START ENTER e f you
28. not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment SAVE TH
29. ole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing 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 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 Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than in 64 cm high This ensures even heating of the container bottom Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than in 1 9 cm e Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum 4 in 64 cm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Always place the container on the turntable e Reheating food in aluminum foil containers 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 depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so t
30. ot been removed from the oven Two quick short tones will sound while entering and exiting from a hidden feature for example Child Lock e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable the programming tone TOUCH Q and hold for 5 seconds To turn the programming tone back on TOUCH B and hold for 5 seconds To disable all audible signals except the end of timer signal TOUCH e and hold for 5 seconds To turn signals back on TOUCH SG and hold for 5 seconds NOTE Two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off This will only work when the oven is in standby mode You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on 11 12 When heating plates of food with a cook time that you set you can heat two 10 in 25 4 cm plates side by side or one plate larger than the turntable You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking Rack for a possible total of 4 plates For best results halfway through cooking turn the plates halfway around until the food in the front is in the back Do the same when heating a larger 9 to 13
31. r 2 Touch COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIME ENTER COOK TIME 3 Enter the cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIME IT ILI Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 4 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE At the end of the cooking time YOU SEE COOK TIME COOK TIME net LINU four tones will sound You can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2 3 and 4 For best results some recipes call for different cook The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the power each Number pad stands for and the cook cooking Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number age instructions if available percent or name which cook power to use COOK POWER 10 100 of full power automatic 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power NAME High Medium High power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food pack NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods
32. rections supplied with the browning dish If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system absorb microwave energy and may become too hot to handle or may slow cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim e Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a stand ing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can damage the oven 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 e Do not deep f
33. rns to the 3 5 ounce 100 g setting e You do not need to touch START ENTER to start the oven The oven will start in 5 seconds How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it Try several brands to decide which pops the best For best results use fresh bags of popcorn You can heat one or two 8 ounce 227 g cups of a beverage by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines the number of cups your oven will heat NOTES e f you touch BEVERAGE 3 times the display returns to the 1 cup setting e You do not need to touch START ENTER to start the oven The oven will start heating by itself in 5 seconds e If you need more or less time do not touch BEVERAGE again Touch POWER before the oven starts cooking See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section 1 Place your cup s of beverage in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BEVERAGE YOU SEE TOUCH BEVERAGE If you want to heat 1 cup just wait 5 seconds and the oven will start heating automatically for 1 cup 3 Change to 2 cups if desired BEVERAGE After 5 seconds the oven will start heating YOU SEE AUTO REHEAT TIME EERIE cots countdown time may vary from above example for 2 cups At end of heating time YOU SEE AUTO REHEAT four tones will sound 29 30 You can cook one
34. rntable You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven you can get poor cooking performance and or arcing You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 1 9 cm inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may 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 Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware TROUBL
35. ry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing DDA Lik SRE Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To help get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Cooking Rack Part No 4393826 Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time 5 Glass Turntable Part No 4393751 not shown Included in oven cavity see below for installation instructions This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results e Remove tape from hub Part No 4893754 e Place the support Part No 4393752
36. sages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t immediately follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS 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 in this section and in the provided installation instructions 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
37. shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type TOUCH OR TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET FOOD JET DEFROST NUMBER PAD tenths of a pound Meats once 1 2 to 6 6 91 g to 2994 g Poultry twice 2 2 to 6 6 91 g to 2994 g Fish 3 times 3 2 to 4 4 91 g to 1998 g You must touch the JET DEFROST feature pad once before choosing the food type FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Ground Beef Bulk Do not defrost less than Ib 113 g Ground Beef Patties Do not defrost less than two 4 oz 113 g patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Place on a microwavable roasting rack Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Stew Beef Place in a microwavable baking dish Lamb Cubes for Stew Place in a microwavable baking dish Chops 1 in 2 5 cm thick Place on a microwavable roasting rack Pork Chops in 13 mm thick Place on a microwavable roasting rack Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Loin Roast Boneless Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Place in a microwavable baking dish 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN JET DEFROST FEATURE CHART con Poultry setting Chicken Whole Place chicken breast side up on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting up to 9 1 2 Ibs 4 3 kg by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is
38. so we recommend washing separately in an empty dishwasher 5 To replace the charcoal filters push each filter to the back of the opening between the upper and lower lips against the springs Swing the front of the filter up against the upper lip Slide the filter forward while pushing it up against the upper lip The filter will now be held in position between the lips by the spring 6 To replace grease filters slide filter in the frame 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws slot on one side of the opening Push filter upward located above the cover the two outer screws and push to the other side to lock into place 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 7 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push P g the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 8 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place 4 Lift up the bulb holder 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws re 5 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base Mounting 30 watt bulb PN 4393681 available from your screw authorized Whirlpool dealer
39. st You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through 34 Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Always allow food to stand after cooking Stand ing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is 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 For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thick ness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat wh
40. st the oven put 1 cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food 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 e Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch JET START feature while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using JET START feature section e To help make sure the food is evenly cooked stir turn over or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to in 6 35 to 12 7 mm to vent steam during heating or cooking e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television e Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Test dinnerware or cookware before using
41. t the end of the cooking time YOU SEE COOK TIME Ch T ZIN four tones will sound 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 3 stages You can set your chosen cook functions in any order However if you use the JET DEFROST feature it must be the first stage 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME YOU SEE ENTER COOK TIME TOUCH COOK TIME You can change the cooking time or cook power any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2 3 and or 4 and 5 3 Enter the cooking time for the first stage TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 4 Set the cook power for the first stage TOUCH YOU SEE COOK ENTER COOK POWER continued on next page 19 20 Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE OR repeat until desired cook power appears 5 Repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage 6 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE START COOK TIME Dor ENTER 7 9071 T 1 CILI 7 After the first stage is over the next stage s will count down The display contains a Progress Bar which indi cates how far the Cook functions have gone and how much more the functions have to go The full length of the bar represents the
42. the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove e Remove the two screws from the top of the microwave oven cabinet the screws located O closest to the front corners Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet e Remove the vent grille Set the screws and grille aside If grille cannot be removed see Step 4 3 After removing all oven contents including the turntable and support tape the door in the closed position Then D remove the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet 4 Hold microwave hood combination in place with one hand Pull hook to release microwave hood from mounting plate If grille cannot be removed per instructions in Step lt _ lt 2 insert a thin looped SS H P wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook 5 Grasp the microwave oven Rotate the microwave oven downward Be careful that door does not swing open Lift off the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate Set the microwave oven aside on a protected surface Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet Rotate the microwave oven towards t
43. this pad to enter the correct time of day 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 b 22 EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST BEVERAGE BAKED POPCORN POTATO WARM VEGETABLE EAEE HOLD 00OO COOK TIME 0000 OO S C VENT FAN TURNTABLE HIGH LOW OFE ON OFF be LIGHT ON NIGHT OFE TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer START ENTER Touch this pad to start a func tion JET START Feature Touch this pad to start a function you have set or to cook food for 30 sec onds at 100 cook power OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incor rect command cancel a program during cooking or to clear the display LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF Touch this pad to turn the light or night light on or off VENT FAN HIGH LOW OFF Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high or low speed Also use it to turn the fan off TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn your turntable on and off Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad One long tone signals the end of a Kitchen Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle Two quick short tones sound once every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end of cooking signal as a reminder if the food has n
44. thout actually cooking food This will only work when oven is in standby mode To set the demo learning feature TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and a small q will appear on the display To cancel the demo learning feature TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the small d will disappear from the display The Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time If you need a replacement rack Part No 4393826 you can order one from your designated service company or by calling the Customer Interaction center at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven i Y gI Ln The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the 2 speed exhaust fan 1 Choose fan speed TOUCH VENT FAN HIGH LOW OFE Touch pad to turn the fan at high or low speed Also use it to turn the fan off NOTES e Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave oven e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Use rack only in the microwave oven e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rac
45. to four baking potatoes 10 oz 284 g to 13 oz 369 g each by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines the number of potatoes your oven will cook NOTES e If you touch BAKED POTATO 5 times the display returns to the 1 potato setting e You do not need to touch START ENTER to start the oven The oven will start cooking by itself in 5 seconds e If you need more or less time do not touch BAKED POTATO again Touch POWER before the oven starts cooking See Changing preset cook ing times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section Before baking remember to pierce the potato with a fork several times After cooking let potatoes stand 5 minutes to finish cooking 1 Put pierced potato es in the oven and close the door 2 Touch BAKED POTATO TOUCH YOU SEE BAKED POTATO If you want to cook 1 potato just wait 5 seconds 3 Change to 2 to 4 potatoes if desired Example for 2 potatoes TOUCH YOU SEE BAKED POTATO OR 2 After 5 seconds the oven will start cooking Example for 2 potatoes YOU SEE AUTO COOK TIME EPEE LI LILI own time may vary from above At end of cooking time YOU SEE four tones will sound You can cook 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 1 L ofa frozen vegetable by touching just one pad The number of times you touch this pad determines the number of cups your oven will cook NOTES e If you touch VEGETABLE 5 times the d
46. uble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly Please read it care fully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Whenever you call to request service for your appliance Model Number you need to know your complete model number and Serial Number serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section Dealer Name Please also record the purchase date of your appliance Dealer Address and your dealer s name address and telephone number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site at www whirlpool com MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety mes
47. unt of food being cooked Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times e The oven door is not closed completely e You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Kitchen Timer 39 TROUBLESHOOTING TURNTABLES The turntable will You have turned off the turntable See the Heating more than one plate of not turn food section on Page 13 e The turntable is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call an authorized service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES You do not hear the You have not entered the correct command programming or e You have turned off the tone See the Audible signals section on Page 12 end of cycle tone DISPLAY MESSAGES The display is e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Setting the flashing clock section on Page 15 If none of these items are causing your problem see the Sears Toll Free Numbers section on Back Cover 40 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below Call the Whirlpool Customer
48. vent 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 plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood 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 e For a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven Failure to do so can result in back or other injury If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combination for any reason follow these simple steps 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove filters and vent grille e If filters are installed push in at
49. will prompt you to enter a weight You then have 1 minute to enter a weight and to touch START ENTER If you do not do so the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature will be canceled e f you enter a weight higher than the highest weight allowed for your food setting 3 tones will sound and RETRY will appear on the display when you touch START ENTER Then the minimum maximum weight allowed will be displayed e f you touch the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature pad 4 times the display returns to the Meats setting e f you need more or less defrosting time do not touch the EZ TOUCH JET DEFROST feature pad again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section e See the JET DEFROST feature chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food e To defrost items not listed in the JET DEFROST feature chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information e 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 e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly This chart
50. you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run 33 Cookin GUIDE e 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 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 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 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 Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish e Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Cover food to e Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times e Keep food moi
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