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Whirlpool MH6110XB User's Manual

1. The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Check Microwave cooking chart on page 41 There is not enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time continued on next page 45 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door shows a time completely counting down but the oven is not cooking Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer You have set the controls as a minute timer The command is not correct Re enter command You do not hear the Pro gramming Tone The Display There has been a power Reset the clock shows 888 88 interruption 46 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 Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need
2. Remove thawed portions with fork Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Chops Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 inch thick Pork Chops 2 inch thick Hot Dogs Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Spareribs Place on a microwavable roasting rack Country Style Ribs Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Remove thawed portions with Place in a microwavable baking dish fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Loin Roast Boneless Place on a microwavable roasting rack continued on next page 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto defrost chart continued Fish setting FOOD _ ATPAUSE _ _SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS _ __ Fish Fillets 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 Turn over Separate fillets when partially thawed Steaks Separate and rearrange 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
3. Whitlpool HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare A Note to You Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination Using Your Micro wave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination Cooking Guide Questions and Answers if You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO 3874W501066 4359222 MODEL MH6110XB A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens 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 contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains warning symbols and statements Please pay special attention to this symbol and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301
4. 2 Set cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Set Cook Power Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Start oven At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power any time by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK O elele E YOU SEE j O C T j O Cc T ENTER 23 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH eleli 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle YOU SEE Example for 50 Cook Power 5 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for each additional cycle 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven After the first cycle is over the next cycle s will count down At end of cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE first cycle YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave prepared foo
5. 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 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Do not start a microwave oven when it is Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven empty Product life may be shortened Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave If you practice programming the oven oven because it allows microwaves to pass put a container of water in the oven through it It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been General information running for a while Circuit breaker or H fuse box If your electrical power line or outlet Do not use newspaper or other printed voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times paper in the oven Fire could result may be longer Have a qualified electrician Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood check your electrical system paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use In This Section How microwave cooking works Using the cooktop countertop Microwave oven feature
6. will be displayed You then have one minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day At end of countdown To cancel Minute Timer During countdown After countdown NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET To return the Display to the cooking time countdown touch TIMER SET again TOUCH YOU SEE SHER fa YOU SEE O YOU SEE one tone will sound YOU SEE time of day OQ 2 i gi aa r CANCEL 19 Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully In This Section Getting the best cooking results Cooking at high cook power Cooking at lower cook powers Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using AUTO COOK Auto cook chart Using AUTO DEFROST Auto defrost chart Defrosting tips Using WARM HOLD Using POPCORN Using ADD MINUTE Adding or subtracting cook time 35 Getting the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle see page 34 for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange food being cooked about halfway through the cook time for mos
7. What does standing time mean Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed 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 one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the top vent Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent 44 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 appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 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 fi
8. 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 This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide e See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 36 e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Test dinnerware or cookware Do not use the cavity for storage before using To test a dish for safe purposes Do not leave paper prod use put it into the oven with a cup of ucts cooking utensils or food in the water beside it Cook at 100 Cook cavity when not in use Power for one minute If the dish e Because of the automatic exhaust fan gets hot and water stays cool do feature the following cautions must be not use it Some dishes melamine observed some ceramic dinnerware etc Do not leave the area when using your absorb microwave energy becom cooktop at a high setting Accidental Ing too hot to handle and slowing fires
9. 3 blade becoming entangled in or tripping grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle over a longer cord that will accept the plug on the appli Longer cord sets or extension cords ance and c the longer cord should are available and may be used if care be arranged so that it will not drape is exercised in their use over the countertop or tabletop where If a long cord or extension cord is used it could be pulled on by children or temporarily a the marked electrical tripped over accidentally rating of the cord set or extension cord A qualified electrician must install a should be at least as great as the elec properly grounded and polarized trical rating of the appliance b the 3 prong receptacle near the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this 1 Door bent oven with the door open since open 2 Hinges and latches broken or door operation can result in harmful loosened exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with Poor Span ane saang ee l the safety interlocks Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow The microwave oven should be checked soil or cleaner residue to accumulate for microwave leakage by qualified service on sealing surfaces personnel after a repair i
10. 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 guide lines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 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 e Do not use containers taller than 3 4 e Container must be half filled e To avoid sparking there must be a minimum 4 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 personal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high tempera
11. from boilovers or spattering on the cooking times Cooking in metal surface unit could spread especially if containers not designed for micro the exhaust fan is operating wave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filter Exhaust fan effi ciency will decrease and fire could result Clean often following the filter Remove wire twist ties from paper or cleaning instructions on page 37 p astie Page pelere placing bag in Do not change the cooktop or oven oven lights without turning the power off at the main power supply see page 38 Electrical shock could result Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface below this unit The fan if operating could spread the flame and Cause personal injury or property damage e Use care when cleaning the vent hood If materials inside the oven should filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as ignite keep oven door closed turn lye based oven cleaners could damage oven off and disconnect the power filter cord or shut off power at the fuse or e Read and follow Operating safety circuit breaker panel precautions starting on page 6 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 1 A short power supply cord is provided extension cord must be a grounding to reduce the risks resulting from type 3 wire cord that has a
12. or similar equipment When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures e Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television e Move the receiver away from the micro wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 2 10 Door Handle Pull to open door Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack Accessory optional Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 17 for more information Filter See page 37 for cleaning informa tion Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See page 15 for more information 9 10 11 Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 14 17 for more information Control Panel Touc
13. 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 o If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Arrange uneven foods such as fish in the oven with the tails to the center e If you are saving a meal in the refrigera tor or plating a meal for reheating arrange the thicker denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle e Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them e Place thicker slices of meat such as meat loaf and sausages close to each other e Reheat gravy or sauce in a separate container e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking e Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers usually should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some
14. START ENTER YOU SEE ENTER YOU SEE YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin ning of a defrost cycle Do not defrost less than Ib Freeze in doughnut shape Remove thawed portions with fork Turn over Return remainder to oven Separate and rearrange Ground Beef Bulk Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Depress center when freezing Place on a microwavable roasting rack Ground Beef Patties Round Steak Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Place in a microwavable baking dish Remove thawed portions with fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Turn over Cover warm areas with aluminum foil Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Place on a microwavable roasting rack Rolled Rump Place on a microwavable roasting rack Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Place in a microwavable baking dish
15. Turn over Shell Fish Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Turn over and rearrange Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Poultry setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole up to Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a 91 2 Ibs breast side down Cover microwavable roasting rack Finish warm areas with aluminum defrosting by immersing in cold water foil Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Separate pieces and Place on a microwavable roasting rack rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas Finish defrosting by immersing in cold with aluminum foil water Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in coid water Turkey Breast under Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack 6 Ibs with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water 30 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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
16. WAVE ENERGY found on page 5 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet see GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions e Install or locate this appliance 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 could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifi cally designed to heat or cook 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 this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been dam aged Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result e This appliance 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 opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like
17. age 19 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 19 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 13 for more information GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a pro gram during cooking or to clear the Display See page 13 for more informa tion FAN HIGH Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high speed See page 14 for more information FAN LOW Touch this pad to turn on the fan at low speed See page 14 for more information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the fan See page 14 for more information LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 15 for more information NIGHT LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop night light See page 15 for more information OFF Touch this pad to turn off the cooktop countertop light See page 16 for more information Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if f
18. ar two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run 32 e You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST COOK or multi cycle cooking USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching AWARNING just one pad Pop only one package at a Fire Hazard time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions Do not repop unpopped kernels and do You can set your microwave oven to pop not reuse popcorn bags different size bags of popcorn You specify Doing so could result in fire the setting by the number of times you touch POPCORN To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag Size Touch Cooking performance may vary with brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn NOTE If you want to change the popping time after choosing POPCORN see Adding or subtracting cook time on page 35 1 Place bag in oven and close door 2 Choose POPCORN TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 3 5 oz regular bags POPCORN once After three seconds oven starts popping YOU SEE popcorn time counts down continued on next page 33 Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between POP and CORN and then show the time remaining At end of popping time Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook f
19. authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement magnetron 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 distributor or military exchange If you need se
20. ds without needing to program times and Cook Powers AUTO COOK has preset times and Cook Powers for five major food categories Casseroles Baked Potatoes Bread Fresh Canned Vegetables and Frozen Vegetables All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and 1 Put food in oven and close the door enter the number of items or servings being heated Your microwave oven does the rest NOTE See Microwave cooking chart on page 41 for cooking with Cook Power and cooking time 2 Choose AUTO COOK continued on next page 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Choose food category TOUCH YOU SEE Touch any of Number Pads 1 5 NOTE See Auto cook chart on page 27 1 or the Cooking Guide label on the frame behind the door for food categories available Example for Category 1 casserole 4 Enter quantity servings TOUCH Example for two servings 2 NOTE If the quantity you entered is not correct you can change it by touching AUTO COOK again and starting over 5 Start oven TOUCH START ENTER At end of cooking time 26 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Auto cook chart NUMBER OF SERVINGS ITEMS YOU CATEGORY CAN COOK Casserole ae eee Casserole 2 BakedPotatoes fA 3 ee R O o a ae ae Fresh Canned Vegetables Frozen Vegetables fA Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts NOTES a variety of common meats at preset C
21. e 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 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 cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans For interior surfaces Wipe often with ers to clean rack 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 exterlor 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 boll a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 36 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the charcoal filter Part No 4358792 should be replaced every 6 12 months T
22. eces of foil if they start to become warm 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 standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 42 31 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 automatically follow a cooking e WARM HOLD operates for up 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 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD e Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE WARM HOLD 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER To make WARM HOLD auto matically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER When the last cooking cycle Is over you will he
23. exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2 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 Fan OFF Pad will not turn the fan off el E al l 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 operat ing and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be con trolled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 3 Set stop time TOUCH YOU SEE Example to stop the fan at 5 o clock when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours elel 4 Start timer TOUCH YOU SEE O At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time TOUCH The set time will be displayed for three To cancel timer TOUCH NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off however canceling the fan will not cancel the timer Using the cooktop countertop light The three pads on the bottom right
24. ged NOTES in or after a power failure the Display will e You can only set the clock if the oven is show 888 88 For the first 30 seconds after not cooking food the power is on you can set the clock time e If you touch in an incorrect time and without touching CLOCK After 30 seconds touch CLOCK three tones will sound has gone by you must follow the directions Entertho correer Hime below to set the time If a time of day is not set 888 88 will show on the Display until e if you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the Display will show the last YOU IQUE Ore time of day set or if no time of day has been set To set time 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE for 3 seconds 2 Enter time of day YOU SEE Example for 12 00 3 Complete entry YOU SEE Tpi BEREE f ENTER 18 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 1 Touch TIMER SET 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits three 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 3 Start countdown NOTE If you do not do this step within three seconds of doing Step 2 START
25. h the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 11 13 for more information Vent Grille Cooking Guide Use as a quick reference for Auto Cook and Auto Defrost settings Model and Serial Number Plate Smoke deflector accessory kit A smoke deflector kit for your model is available from your Whirlpool parts dealer to use when installing this microwave oven over cooking products with a grill or griddle Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on Kit No 4358523 Smoke Deflector Kit GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 14 35 SENSOR he fi Mi I T N hi A WEIGHT IM ry AR N IN A ry co AUTO COOK DEFR TEMP ROAST PWR QTY PROBE COMB STAAT AUTO DEFROST CLOCK Ly ag On mm 12 OFF 4 CANCEL 19 d9 1 Display The Display includes a clock 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the and indicators to tell you time of day cook time has been set followed by a cooking time settings and cooking Number Pad to set the amount of micro functions selected wave energy released to cook the food 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by The higher the number the higher the Number Pads to set a cook
26. he charcoal filter cannot be cleaned 4 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 1 For your personal safety turn off the electric power at the main power supply 5 To remove charcoal filter remove the vent cover mounting screws 6 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 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 7 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out i 3 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 use ammonia or place in a dishwasher The aluminum will darken continued on next page 37 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 10 Turn the power back on at the main power supply 8 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 11 Do not operate the hood without the filters in place 9 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Th oktop light AWARNING en Fire Hazard Use only candelabra base bulbs 30 watt maximum Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the l
27. hinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food 42 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 prick 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 e When cooking in a microwave oven food continues to cook even when the microwave energy is turned off Food is no longer cooked by microwaves but it is still being cooked by the high heat left over from the microwave oven e 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
28. ight bulb Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 38 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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 The oven light 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 8 Slide the top of the vent cover into place 2 Remove the vent cover mounting screws Push the bottom until it snaps into place 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to Replace the mounting screws Turn the remove power back on at the main power supply 39 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste STARTING ITEM TEMP TIME POWER PROCEDURE Meat Chicken pieces Cover loosely chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving Refrigerated 1 2 min at 709 2 servings Refrigerated 22 42 min at 70 Meat Slices Beef ham Room temp 45 sec 1 min per serving Cover with gravy or wax pork turkey 1 or more at 50 paper Check after 30 sec servings Refrigerated 1 3 min per serving at 50 per serving S
29. in large plate Yellow 1 Ib Water for 100 Broccoli 1 Ib 6 10 min Beverage 1 cup 22 4 min Carrots 1 Ib 8 12 min 2 cups 42 6 min 41 Microwave cooking tips Amount of food The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes four minutes to cook you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes If you want to cook two meals or con tainers of food at the same time you can do so with the Bi Level Cooking Rack For example you can cook two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food 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 e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the 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 Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods e With unevenly shaped foods the t
30. ing time See microwave power or cooking speed pages 21 23 and 24 for more informa See page 22 for more information See tion the Microwave cooking chart on page 41 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking continued on next page 11 10 11 12 13 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute at the set Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 34 for more information AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 25 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 32 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See page 27 for more information 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 See page 33 for more informa tion Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quantities weights or food categories CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 18 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See p
31. is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 45 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 10 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO
32. n be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack you can order it by part number by writing to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 Inserting the rack pee First position First position Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven Second position Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven AWARNING Burn Hazard Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking Failure to do so could cause burns NOTES 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 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 e Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container e Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plug
33. of the E J OFF control panel control the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light TOUCH a fa a i continued on next page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 2 Turn off light when desired j Q Cc I To set light to be on for a specific time 1 Turn on light TOUCH O D 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 The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before STOP is displayed a n E 8 3 J lt ae 5 3 Set stop time TOUCH YOU SEE Example to turn off light at 2 o clock ENTER when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the time up to the next 12 hours elel 4 Start timer TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound 16 al a GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for three seconds To cancel timer NOTE Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off however canceling the light will not cancel the timer TOUCH TOUCH Using the bi level cooking rack You can order a Bi Level Cooking Rack Part No 4358524 from your Whirlpool dealer for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack ca
34. ood for one 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 one minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one 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 oven USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE time remaining YOU SEE e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You cannot use ADD MINUTE with POPCORN AUTO 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 2 Choose ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for one minute 34 TOUCH YOU SEE ADD MINUTE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Adding or subtracting cook time lf a preset cook time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 TOUCH YOU SEE example for auto cook To decrease cook time by 10 TOUCH YOU SEE To reset to the original cook time TOUCH 35 Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination To make sur
35. ood 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 four seconds to disable programming tone and End of Cooking and End of Cycle signals OR e Touch and hold Number Pad 2 for four seconds to disable all signals To turn signals back on Repeat steps under To disable audible signals above NOTE Three tones followed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound and amp will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds Two tones will sound and A will be cleared from the Display 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Using the
36. ook e See the Auto defrost chart on page 29 Powers for preset times The 3 stage defrost for defrosting directions for each food cycle is programmed for meat poultry and e To defrost items not listed in Auto 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 defrost chart on pages 29 and 30 use 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Choose AUTO DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO h H z A DEFROST AUTO DEFR 3 Choose food category 1 for TOUCH YOU SEE meat 2 for poultry 3 for fish Example for meat continued on next page 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 28 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 on page 31 e If you enter an incorrect weight touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight Start oven After half the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food while oven continues to defrost Open door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within two minutes the Display will resume the countdown Restart oven At end of defrosting time TOUCH 1 2 TOUCH TOUCH
37. pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips e When using 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 e Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of O F If food has been stored in a refrig erator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a short er defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight o 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 The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pi
38. re approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO COOK on page 25 for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD VEGETABLES continued Allow standing time after cooking Cook at 100 Cook Power COOK FOOD FOOD POWER TIME TIME Cauliflower 6 9 min medium head Bacon 100 45 sec to per slice 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef 100 4 6 min for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger 100 1st side 2 min Patties 2 2nd side 11 2 to 22 min Corn on the Cob 2 4 9 min 4 6 16 min Potatoes Baked 13 19 min 4 medium Squash 3 8 min Summer 1 Ib Hamburger 100 1st side 2 min Patties 4 2nd side 2 3 min Meat Loaf 100 13 19 min 1 lbs Applesauce 100 7 10 min Chicken 100 6 9 min lb 4 servings Pieces Baked 100 4 6 min Internal temperature should be 185 F Apples 4 after standing Chocolate 50 1 2 min Turkey 100 5 min melt 1 Breast then 70 8 12 min Ib square ita a should be 185 F Eggs 100 i Scrambled Fish Fillets 100 56min 2 1 min 15 sec 1 Ib to 1 min 45 sec Scallops and 100 3 5 min Shrimp 1 Ib 4 2 3 min VEGETABLES Hot Cereals 100 Cook at 100 Cook P 1 serving 12 5 min SLs d MAOR TOWER 4 servings 42 7 min FOOD TIME Nachos 50 12 22 min Beans Green or 6 12 m
39. rvice first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3874W501066 4359222 7 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
40. s Control panel features Using the bi level cooking rack Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Using the exhaust fan Magnetron 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 Mixing antenna Oven cavity 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 area under the oven floor There they bounce off the mixing antenna into the oven where they contact the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV
41. s if available name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER NAME WHEN TO USE IT Automatic 100 of High e Quick heating many convenience foods full power and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish Defrost meats 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 22 1 Put food in oven and close the door USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
42. s made Do not operate the oven if it is dam The oven should not be adjusted or aged It is particularly important that repaired by anyone except properly the oven door close properly and that qualified service personnel there is no damage to the Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 6 7 Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result 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 instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does Stir before heating For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury
43. service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of lt gt authorized Whirlpool Whi ol service companies service Whirlpool service techni cians 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 APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 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 e 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 47 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct From Date of Purchase defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an
44. t even doneness with all recipes 20 e if a glass cover is not available use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e Although a new rating method rates this oven at 850 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 700 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH TIME Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time by repeating Steps 2 and 3 21 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower The following chart gives the percentage Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power of Cook Power each Number Pad stands the slower the cooking Each Number Pad for and the Cook Power name usually used also stands for a different percentage of It also tells you when to use each Cook Cook Power Many microwave cookbook Power Follow recipe or food package recipes tell you by number percent or instruction
45. tirrable Casseroles and Cover Stir after halt Main Dishes the time 1 serving Refrigerated 2 4 min at 10C 2 servings Refrigerated 4 6 min at 100 4 6 servings Refrigerated 6 8 min at 100 Nonstirrable Casseroles Cover with wax paper and Main Dishes 1 serving Refrigerated 5 8 min at 50 2 servings Refrigerated 9 12 min at 50 4 6 servings Refrigerated 13 16 min at 50 Soup Cream Cover Stir after half Eee Refrigerated 3 4 min at 50 the time 1 can 10 oz Room temp 5 7 min at 509 Soup Clear Cover Stir after halt 1 cup Refrigerated 2 2 3 min at 100 the time 1 can 1034 oz Room temp 4 5 min at 100 Pizza Place on paper towel 1 slice Room temp 15 25 sec at 190 1 slice Refrigerated 30 40 sec at 100 2 slices Room temp 30 40 sec at 100 2 slices Refrigerated 45 55 sec at 100 Vegetables Cover Stir after half 1 serving Refrigerated a 1 v2 min at 190 the time 2 servings Refrigerated 14 21 min at 100 Baked Potato Cut potato lengthwise and 1 Refrigerated 1 2 min at 50 then several times cross 2 Refrigerated 2 3 min at 50 wise Cover with wax paper Breads Wrap single roll bagel or Dinner or breakfast roll muffin in paper towel To 1 roll Room temp 8 12 sec at 50 reheat several line plate 2 rolls Room temp 11 15 sec at 100 with paper towel Cover 4 rolls Room temp 18 22 sec at 100 with another paper towel Pie Whole Refrigerated 5 7 mir at 70 1 slice Refrigerated 30 sec at 190 Microwave cooking chart Times a
46. ture required for safe sterilization 43 Questions and Answers Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave 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 Ya inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 43 Sometimes the door of my microwave This appearance is normal and does not oven appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads should not happen to remove food after cooking Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for addi tional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for another purpose
47. x without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service Call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into a Contact a qualified Whirlpool service operate live circuit with the proper technician to wire unit into a live circuit voltage with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Check electric company for a power failure Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The microwave oven will not run The door is not firmly closed Firmly close and latch door and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming An operation that was pro grammed earlier is still running 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 The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Microwave cooking times seem too long

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