Whirlpool MT9160XY User's Manual
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1. Touch the One Touch Cooking Com mand Pad of your choice See chart on page 20 Example AUTO DEFROST START POWER LEVEL TIMER PAUSE POWER START DINNER POPCORN If you want to You Add a minute to your cooking Touching ADD MINUTE lets you cook for a minute at 100 Cook Power Pause during cooking Touching PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir turn food over or add ingredients during the cooking process Start cooking automatically at a later time The Auto Start feature is a handy way to start cooking a meal whenever you want even when you are not there Use Personal Choice Personal Choice allows you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory 1 Make sure food is in the oven and the door closed 2 Touch ADD MINUTE Put food in oven and close the door Touch the desired Number Pads for the cooking time you want for the first cycle Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 Cook Power or once followed by a Number Pad for a lower Cook Power Touch TIMER PAUSE Enter programming for the second cooking cycle Touch START Put food in oven and close the door Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start time Touch AUTO START CLOCK Touch Number Pads to enter the amount of cooking time you want Touch POWER LEVEL Touch the Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START Pu2. not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when appliance is in operation e Read and follow Operating Safety Precautions starting on page 29 e 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exer cised in their use continued on next page z oO mej D pur n P T m lt i peer ee Cc o on nn 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used ance and c the longer cord should be temporarily a the marked electrical rating of arranged so that it will not drape over the the cord set or extension cord should be at countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled least as great as the electrical rating of the on by children or tripped over accidentally appliance b the extension cord must be a A qualified electrician must install a grounding type 3 wire cord that has a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot recep receptacle near the appliance tacle that will accept the plug on the appli SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door Do not o
3. AWARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electrical shock injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the micro wave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found on page 4 This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 26 Install or locate this appliance only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instruc tions found on page 25 Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven 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 specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards may result This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or
4. POTATOES Baked Boiled SPINACH Fresh Frozen Leaf or Chopped SQUASH Fresh Acom Fresh Zucchini Sliced Frozen Mashed SWEET POTATOES Baked TOMATOES Fresh CANNED VEGETABLES AMOUNT 2 ears 4 ears 2 ears 4 ears 10 oz pkg Ib 10 oz pkg 10 oz pkg 2 cups 10 oz pkg 1 lb 10 oz pkg 1 whole 2 whole 2 cups 10 oz pkg 2 small 4 small 15 16 OZ COOKING PROCEDURE 12 x 8 in dish 4 c water Cover Tum over Rearrange after 3 and 6 min 12x 8 in dish 2 tb water Cover Tum over Rearrange after 3 and 6 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 min 1 qt casserole c water tsp salt Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casseroles 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 and 4 min 1 qt casserole 4 c water Cover Stir every 2 min 1 qt casserole c water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 min 1 gt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 min Prick Place on paper towels Tum over Rearrange after 4 5 min Let stand wrapped in foil Peel and quarter potatoes 2 qt casserole c water tsp salt Cover Rearrange after 5 min 3 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 4 min Halve Remove seeds Wrap each half with plastic wrap Rearrange after 5 or 6 min 2 qt casserole 2 tb margarine Cover Stir after 2 min 1 qt casserole Cover Break apat a
5. 16 Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook powers for preset times The 3 stage Auto Defrost Cycle is programmed for Roast Beef Pork Steaks Chops Fish Ground Meat Chicken Whole and Chicken Pieces All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being heated Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO DEFROST The DEFROST Indicator will come on and FOOD will flash on the Display 3 Select an Auto Defrost setting by touching the appropriate Number Pad The Display will show CD Computerized Defrosting for the setting you selected and the LBS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 2 for Steaks Chops Fish 4 Touch Number Pads to enter the food s weight The weight will appear on the Display This example shows an entry of 2 0 for two pounds NOTE If ERROR appears on the display touch STOP CLEAR and start over See the Auto defrost chart on page 17 for weight ranges available for each food category 5 Touch START The COOK Indicator will come on to show that the oven is defrosting The Display will count down the time to show how much defrosting time is left 6 After the first stage is completed the oven will stop 4 tones will sound and directions will appear on the Display Op
6. Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch the desired One Touch cooking item Command Pad e Touch POPCORN once to pop popcorn This setting gives 3 minutes cooking time needed for most regular size 3 5 oz bags of micro wave popcorn Touch POPCORN 2 times for 4 minutes 40 seconds of cooking time need ed for big 7 0 oz bags of popcorn Touch POPCORN 3 times for 2 minutes 20 seconds cooking time needed for most single serving 1 75 0z bags See chart on page 20 Cooking performance may vary with brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results Use fresh bags of popcorn Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse popcorn bags NOTE One Touch Cooking is designed for commercially bagged microwave popcorn If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions POPCORN 19 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued e Touch BEVERAGE to heat a half cup of a cooled beverage to a better drinking tempera ture When cooking time ends a long tone will sound STIR will show on the Display Remove beverage and stir before serving e Touch DINNER PLATE to heat a plate of food Place meat and bulky vegetables to the outside of the plate Cover plate with wax paper When cooking time ends a long tone will sound and COVER STAND will flash on the display Allow a short standing time before serving 3 The Display will count down the cooking time and the COOK Indicator
7. Microwave Oven Works Operating Safety Precautions Cooking Guide occ iieri Reheating chart Vegetable chart Meat roasting chart Questions And Answers 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question Copy model and serial numbers from plate behind the microwave oven door on the frame and purchase date from sales slip e Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your microwave oven If the card is missing please send the model and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven 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
8. cooking activities in your kitchen Cook at high power High power cooking is perfect for quick cooking of small items and separate portions Cook at lower powers Cooking at lower powers is necessary for efficient cooking of most foods Failure to use the correct Cook Power may result in overcooking or undercooking Touch STOP CLEAR Touch AUTO START CLOCK Enter the correct time of day by touching the necessary Number Pads Touch AUTO START CLOCK again Touch Number Pads to enter the desired time Touch TIMER PAUSE To clear the Minute Timer touch STOP CLEAR Put food in the oven and close the door Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch POWER LEVEL Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START OP EAR HCE Example ST cL AUTO START CLOCK AUTO START CLOCK EE 3 0 LEVEL continued on next page Getting Acquainted Continued If you want to Cook with AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers Defrost automatically Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook powers for preset times Cook with more than one cook cycle Cooking with two or three
9. cycles lets you cook at different cook powers one after another Using this function you are able to fine tune your cooking for better results Operate one touch cooking One Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn heat a beverage or warm up a dinner plate by touching just one pad Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO COOK 3 Select an Auto Cook setting See settings listed by the AUTO COOK Command Pad Touch the Number Pad that corresponds to the type of food being cooked Touch a Number Pad to enter the quantity of food being cooked See chart on page 15 Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch AUTO DEFROST Enter the desired Auto Defrost setting by touching the correct Number Pad See settings listed by the AUTO DEFROST Command Pad Touch Number Pads for the weight of the item to be defrosted See chart on page 17 Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 Cook Power or POWER LEVEL followed by a Number Pad for a lower Cook Power in the first cycle Touch TIMER PAUSE if a pause is desired Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle Touch POWER LEVEL and a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle Touch START Put food or beverage in the oven and close the door
10. example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power 4 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 5 Select a Cook Power e To cook at full 100 power skip to Step 6 e To cook at another Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power 6 Touch START The COOK Indicator will come on to show that the oven is cooking The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in each cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door to clear the Display The Display will then show the time of day 2 ep lt So mt J isp oO gt lt m f lt m Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before or after touching START e Touch STOP CLEAR twice e Enter your new instructions One touch cooking One Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn heat a beverage or warm up a dinner plate by touching just one pad Before using One Touch Cooking be sure the time of day is showing on the Display If the time of day is not on the Display touch STOP CLEAR once or twice 1
11. food The higher the number the higher the power or cooking speed See page 13 for more information See the Cooking Guide on pages 33 37 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking Touch this pad to add more or less time to the Auto Cook categories See page 14 12 TIMER PAUSE Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages See pages 11 and 21 for more information 13 STOP CLEAR Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities The following chart can be used as a quick reference when cooking For more in depth information see the corresponding sections in this Use and Care Guide cooking Touch it twice to cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display See page 12 for more information 14 START Touch this pad after setting a function on the microwave oven to start the function If you open the door before the oven begins to cook retouch START Gg m o gt se c pr m i If you want to Set the clock Setting the clock to the correct time of day lets you set start times with the Auto Start feature The microwave clock also provides an accurate source of time for your kitchen Use the Minute Timer The Minute Timer lets you time any
12. in plastic wrap Arrange in oven with space between 12x 8 in dish Add 4 c water Cover Rearrange after 4 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 in pieces 2 qt casserole 4 c water Cover Stir after 4 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 min 2 qt casserole 1 2 c water tsp salt Cover Rearrange every 7 min 12x 8 in dish 2 tb water Cover Rearrange after 5 min 1 in pieces 2 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 4 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 2 min 2 qt casserole c water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Stir after 3 min 2 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 5 min 12 x 8 in dish 4 c water Cover Rearrange after 6 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Stir after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min Wrap in plastic wrap Turn over after 3 min 1 qt casserole 2 tb water Cover Stir after 3 min TIME AT 100 STANDING POWER TIME covered 5 812 min 7 10 min 7 9 min 12 17 min 4 7 min 5 8 min 15 20 min 72 132 min 12 15 rin 5 7 min 5 7 min 5 8 min VEGETABLE CORN Fresh on Cob Frezen on Cob Frozen Whole Kernel OKRA Fresh Whole Frozen Whole or Sliced PEAS Frozen Black eyed Fresh Green Frozen Green
13. once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START The oven will start at the time you set and the Display will count down the cooking time you have selected When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door The Display will then show the time of day NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch STOP CLEAR twice and start over AUTO START cannot be used with ADD MINUTE AUTO DEFROST or One Touch Cooking AUTO STAAT EE CLOCK START AUTO START 1 CLOCK Additional information e You cannot touch in more than 11 hours 59 minutes of delay If you open the door before the oven begins to cook be sure to retouch START e If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using AUTO START e Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in
14. the oven is running an Indicator or Indicators will be on to show what the oven is doing Number pads Once you ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it a time a Cook Power Display messages Messages will appear on the display to guide you with your cooking If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions ERROR will appear on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR and re enter the instructions TIMER PAUSE Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in the Display flashes 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will again flash all 8 s when the power comes back on You can cook without setting the clock but the Display will not show the correct time of day after cooking To set the correct time of day follow these steps 1 Touch STOP CLEAR and the Display will show 1 00 Then touch AUTO START CLOCK and the Display will show a 0 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 25 minutes after 3 o clock i 2 iP lt i a Cc a oO P lt m f lt m 3 Touch AUTO START CLOCK The Clock is set If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 ERROR will show on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR then touch AUTO START CLOCK and start over NOTE
15. will appear on the Display When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day DINNER PLATE BEVERAGE One touch cooking chart One Touch Command Pads have preset cooking times and cook powers for your convenience SETTING AMOUNT PROCEDURE Popcorn 3 50 oz bag Touch POPCORN 1 time for regular size bags 7 00 oz bag Touch POPCORN 2 times for big bags 1 75 oz bag Touch POPCORN 3 times for single serving bags Beverage Touch BEVERAGE 1 time to reheat 2 mug of a beverage Touch BEVERAGE 2 times to reheat a full mug Touch BEVERAGE 4 times within 2 seconds to reheat 2 full mugs of food Dinner Plate 1 regular Touch DINNER PLATE 1 time for a regular amount of food approximately 4 oz meat or poultry 2 cup potato or rice and v2 cup of vegetables or equivalent 1 large Touch DINNER PLATE 2 times for a larger amount of food 1 small Touch DINNER PLATE 3 times within 2 seconds for a small amount Try the One Touch Command Pads as directed in the chart above If results are not what you expected you may add more or less time Cooking results will be affected by the size and temperature of the portions being cooked e To increase cooking time by 7 touch the desired One Touch Command Pad as directed in the chart above and immediately touch POWER LEVEL once e To decrease cooking time by 7 touch desired One Touch Command Pad as directed in the chart above and immediately touch P
16. CEDURE Cover loosely Cover with gravy or wax paper Creck after 30 sec per serving Cover Sir after half the time Cover with wax paper Cover Stir after half the time Cover Stir after half the time Place on paper towel Cover Stir after half the time Cut potato lengthwise and then several times cross wise Cover with wax paper Wrap single roll bagel or muffin in paper towel To reheat several line plate with paper towel Cover with another paper towel fo D m a gt ep Nn gt ma mi lt D ee m o gt oO e O oO i ep ep m 33 Cooking Guide Continued Vegetable chart Vegetable cooking is fast and easy using Auto Cook See page 14 Additional cooking procedures cook powers and cooking times are provided in this chart for your convenience if you want to cook by time VEGETABLE ARTICHOKES Fresh AMOUNT ASPARAGUS Fresh 1 Ib Frozen 10 oz pkg BEANS Fresh Green and Wax 11b Frozen Green 9 oz pkg Frozen Lima 10 oz pkg BEETS Fresh Whole BROCCOLI Fresh Spears 1 2 lbs Fresh Pieces 11b Frozen Spears Cuts Chopped 10 oz pkg BRUSSELS SPROUTS Fresh 4 cups Frozen 10 oz pkg CABBAGE Shredded Wedges CARROTS Fresh Sliced Frozen Sliced CAULIFLOWER Fresh Flowerets 2 cups Fresh Whole 1 Ib Frozen Flowerets 10 oz pkg 34 COOKING PROCEDURE Trim and rinse Wrap
17. Model and serial number plate on frame behind door Door latches Control panel Auto cook uide Turntable NOTE Black model shown Also available in white MICROWAVE OVEN MT9160XY Contents Important Safety Instructions 0 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy Getting Acquainted 0 eens Microwave oven features Control panel features 0 0 ee ee Quick reference cooking guide s a s 7 Using Your Microwave Oven ea 10 Microwave oven controls Setting the clock wees Using the Minute Timer cc cecceeeeees Using STOP CLEAR eseccccecetecseseeeetees Cooking with your microwave oven 12 Cooking at high cook power ce Cooking at lower cook powers Using AUTO COOK cccccceereeeereteeneeeeees Auto cook chat see Using AUTO DEFROST Auto defrost Chart c cccceseccsceseesseeeseeeeee Cooking with more than one cook cycle 18 One touch COOKING cccesccceeesseeeecceeneeees One touch cooking chart Using ADD MINUTE 0 cceceeeesseeeceeeeeee Using PAUSE oo noni raria Using AUTO START Using the safety lock Audible signals ssassn Using PERSONAL CHOICE nassaan 24 Installation Instructions 0 0 00 0 ee Installing your microwave oven 00 Grounding instructions s es Caring For Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the microwave oven How Your
18. OWER LEVEL twice NOTE One Touch Cooking commands can be entered after closing the door after touching STOP CLEAR or within one minute after cooking with another function 20 ADD MINUTE POWER LEVEL TIMER PAUSE START START Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute 1 Make sure food is in the oven 2 Touch ADD MINUTE 3 To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show END NOTES ADD MINUTE can only be entered after closing the door after touching STOP CLEAR during cooking or within one minute after cooking with another function e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power ADD MINUTE cannot be used with One Touch Cooking AUTO COOK AUTO START or AUTO DEFROST to start the oven if any program is on the Display Using PAUSE PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir turn food over or add ingredients during the cooking process 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch in instructions for the first cooking cycle See pages 12 13 3 Touch POWER LEVEL twice for full 100 Co
19. To reset the clock touch AUTO START CLOCK A 0 will show on the Display Continue to set the clock as shown above Using the Minute Timer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 minutes 2 Touch TIMER PAUSE The Display will count down to show you how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off 3 When the set time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door to clear the Display The Display will then show the time of day NOTES e To see the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down touch AUTO START CLOCK e f you want to use other Command Pads while the Minute Timer is counting down touch STOP CLEAR to cancel the Minute Timer 11 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using STOP CLEAR Touch STOP CLEAR once to Str e Erase instructions if you make a mistake during programming e Cancel the Minute Timer e Stop the oven temporarily during cooking Touch STOP CLEAR twice to e Cancel a program during cooking NOTE The oven may be stopped during a cycle by opening the door Close the door and touch START to restart Cooking with your microwave oven Alth
20. adjustment Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire may result Do not store or use 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 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 See door surface and interior cleaning instruc tions on page 27 e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combus tible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 32 Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use can damage the oven as can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and discon nect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do
21. and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Atter the 2nd stage shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Chicken 0 5 3 0 Ibs After the 1st stage turn over and rearrange Pieces After the 2nd stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Stand 10 15 minutes NOTES e If you enter an amount not shown in the chart above ERROR will appear Auto Defrost will only operate within the weight ranges shown in the chart Round weights of food items to the nearest half pound e To defrost items not listed in Auto Defrost use 30 Cook Power See a reliable cookbook for defrosting information 17 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 18 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 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Select a Cook Power e To cook at full 100 power touch POWER LEVEL twice The display will show P HI This shows the oven is programmed to cook at full power e To select another Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle This
22. defects in From Date of Purchase materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an 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 the microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use the microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion 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 distr
23. do not install oven in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could cause a fire electrical shock excessive exposure to microwave energy other personal injury or damage to the outside of the cabinet Built in kits You can build in your oven by using one of the following kits 27 Black 30 Black MK9167XAB 4319229 MK9160XAB 4319231 27 White MK9167XAQ 4319228 30 White MK9160XAQ 4319230 These kits are available from your Whirlpool Dealer lf your dealer does not stock the kit it can be ordered by writing to Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 25 nn Installation Instructions Continued 3 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 20 amp fused electri cal supply is required Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrical shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equip
24. e 16 gauge minimum copper wires It must not be longer than 10 feet cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your micro wave oven The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grourding plug of the microwave oven 7 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes Do not remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 26 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 To do so please follow these instructions carefully Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning however this oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place Do not operate the microwave oven when turntable is removed for cleaning See page 31 for further information about the turntable For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Use only mild nonabrasive soaps o
25. e amount of items to be heated The amount will appear on the Display This example shows an entry of 2 for two potatoes 5 Touch START The COOK Indicator will come on to show that the oven is cooking When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door The Display will then show the time of day After using AUTO COOK you may find you like your food less or more done Display messages To decrease future cooking time e Select the category by touching the Number Pad for the category you want to change e Touch a Number Pad for the quantity of food to be cooked e Touch POWER LEVEL twice within 1 second LESS will appear on the Display e Touch START To increase future cooking time e Select the category by touching the Number Pad for the category you want to change e Touch a Number Pad for the quantity of food to be cooked e Touch POWER LEVEL once MORE will appear on the Display e Touch START Auto cook chart SETTING FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Baked 1 6 med size Prick place on paper towel directly on turntable After cooking Potatoes remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil 10 minutes ee 1 6 Arrange on a double layer of paper towels cover with another towel Fresh 1 4 cups Vegetables Place in a microwave safe container For beans carrots corn and peas add 1 tablespoon water per cup F
26. elines cr use the One Touch Cooking pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a nop every one or two seconds Do not try to repoo unpopped kernels Use only special microwave poppers being sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils 38 if You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind f nothing operates e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See pages 26 and 32 e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Have you checked the electric company for a power failure Hf the microwave oven will not run e Is the oven being used as a timer e Is the door firmly closed and latched e Did you touch START e Did you follow the directions exactly e Did you touch STOP CLEAR twice to cancel previous programming If the microwave cooking times seem too long e Is the electric supply to your home or wall outlets 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 Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooki
27. en the door turn meat over and shield any warm portions The Displays shown are just examples of direc tions you will see depending on the type of meat being thawed Close the door PRESS START will appear 7 Touch START The Display will continue to count down the second stage of the defrost cycle THE 8 After the second stage is completed the oven C vi will stop 4 tones will sound and directions will appear on the Display Open the door shield any warm portions and close the door PRESS START will appear 9 Touch START to complete defrosting 2 ep lt fom Pe o a So D lt m lt m 10 After defrosting the oven will stop and direc tions will appear on the Display Open the door or touch STOP CLEAR The Display will then show the time of day 2 5 6 0 Ibs After 1st stage turn over and shield any warm portions with alumi num foil After the 2nd stage turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Stand covered 30 60 minutes 0 5 4 0 Ibs After the 1st stage turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil After the 2nd stage shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Stand 10 15 minutes Ground 0 5 3 0 lbs Remove any thawed parts after each stage Meat Stand 5 10 minutes Stand covered 30 55 minutes 2 5 6 0 lbs Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting After the 1st stage turn over
28. f you heat a roll every morning program the cooking steps into PERSONAL CHOICE You can heat your roll each morning by touching PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you to program a recipe for another person to cook at a later time To program PERSONAL CHOICE 1 Touch PERSONAL CHOICE the Display will show O PERSONAL CHOICE 2 Touch PERSONAL CHOICE again The PERSONAL Display will show CHOICE 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time desired This example shows an entry of 20 seconds POWER 4 Touch POWER LEVEL and then a Number LEVEL Pad for the Cook Power desired This ex ample shows an entry of 5 for 50 Cook Power 5 Touch PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL PERSO CHOICE CHOICE is now programmed To use PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL 1 Touch PERSONAL CHOICE CHOI 2 Touch START The oven will cook according START to your preprogrammed instructions When cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Remove food from the oven The Display will then show the time of day NOTE You can reprogran PERSONAL CHOICE by repeating the above instructions A power 4 failure will erase your Personal Choice program O m nN Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions Installing your microwave oven 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage
29. for more even cooking It must be in oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 27 and 31 for more details 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable N gt Tl m lt e o gt m j oc gt iw i j mi So Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 6 and 7 for more details Auto Defrost and Auto Cook Guide Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating Model and Serial Number Plate External Oven Air Vents on back See page 25 for more details Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features Q N CHOICE PERSONA Es 1 Baked potatoes 2 Rolls muffins 3 Fresh vegetables 4 Frozen vegetables 5 Canned vegetables 1 Roasl beef pork 2 Steaks chops 3 Ground meat 4 Chicken whole 5 Chicken pleces AUTO START CLOCK 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 10 24 10 11 Display This display includes clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions se lected See page 10 for more information POPCORN Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven The ove
30. fter 2 min Stir at 2 min intervals Prick Place on paper towels Tum over Rearrange after 4 min Halve tomatoes Round dish Cover Rearrange once 1 qt casserole Drain all but 2 tb liquid Stir once TIME AT 100 POWER STANDING TIME covered 7 10 min 12 16 min 5 7 min 10 12 min 4 6 min 6 10 min 5 7 min 6 8 min 10 14 min 5 10 min 5 10 min 9 12 min 3 min 8 11 min 13 16 min 5 10 min 5 10 min 3 5 min 3 min 6 8 min 2 min 5 9 min 8 13 min 5 10 min 5 10 min 3 5 min 5 10 min JGIND ININ0009 Cooking Guide Continued Meat roasting chart CYCLE 1 100 POWER BEEF Standing or Rolled Rib 4 6 lbs Tenderoin Less than 2 Ibs More than 2 Ibs Chuck or Pot Roast cook in c liquid covered 2 3 lbs without vegetables 2 3 Ibs with 3 4 c vegetables Eye of Round 2 3 Ibs Hamburger 1 Ib crumbled Hamburger Patties 14 Ib each 1st Side 2 patties 2 min 4 patties 3 min PORK Loin Roast boneless 5 min Tenderloin 3 min Bacon 2 slices 1 2 min 4 slices 3 6 min 6 slices 3 7 min Ham Canned LAMB Rack of Lamb halved and laced together 1 Ibs Leg or Sirloin 5 min CHICKEN Whole 5 min Pieces 36 INTERNAL TEMP AT REMOVAL STANDING TIME CYCLE 2 min per Ib 50 power Rare 10 14 min Med 12 15 min Well 13 16 min 70 power Rare 6 8 min Med 7 10 min Well 8 11 min 50 power 22 28 min 28 32 mi
31. hen adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result i lt a es iv a gt lt m i mi oO J A Nn e oS me m J Pad Legi N D T m of lt D ee m o Po Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food dees 29 Operating Safety Precautions Continued 30 Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not use the oven for storage Do not leave anything in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion 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 microwav
32. ibutor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service or Assistance section of this book After checking Service or Assistance additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No TINSEB031MRR0 4313709 Rev C 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
33. ing wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing If a fire should start in the oven cavity e Do not open the oven door e Touch STOP CLEAR to turn oven off Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Glass turntable Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack age designed especially for microwave ovens Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use Overcooking may result in smoke and fire For microwaving bags of popcorn see page 20 for instructions on using the Popcorn feature Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not recommended 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 v m s gt zZ kep n D TI m f lt m a m Lae J aa oO N Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwav2 oven unless the glass turntable is securely in p
34. lace and can rotate freely The turntable can rotata in either direction Make sure the glass turntable is correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on glass turntable to avoid possible breakage Handle glass turntable with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage If glass turntable cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When a browning dish is used the browning dish bottom must be at least e inch above the glass turntable Follow directions supplied with browning dish 31 Operating Safety Precautions Continue 32 Fuse box General information 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 To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on 100 Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times CAUTION Product Damage Hazard Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use can damage the oven as can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Cooking Guide Reheating chart Meat Chicken pieces chop
35. luminum foil for shield ing use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not affect appears wavy Is this normal operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear when You hear the sound of the magnetron tube my microwave oven is operating cycling on and off when cooking at less than 100 power Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Why does the dish become hot when micro wave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be taken out of the oven and covered for additional time after cooking This process allows the cooking to finish saves energy and frees the oven for another purpose Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guid
36. n 50 power Rare 8 min Med 9 min Well 10 min 2nd Side 1 3 min 3 4 min 70 power 9 12 min 165 F 10 min 9 12 min 165 F 10 min 50 power 120 F 10 min 6 9 min 50 power Rare 11 14 min Med 12 15 min Well 16 20 min 50 power Rare 8 11 min 120 F 10 min Med 9 12 min 135 F Well 10 14 min 170 F 70 power 175 F 10 min 7 10 min 100 power 4 8 min 175 F 5 min INTERNAL TEMP AFTER STANDING 170 F 170 F 130 F 140 F 150 F 180 F 185 F 185 F INTERNAL INTERNAL CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 TEMP AT STANDING TEMP AFTER 100 POWER min per lb REMOVAL TIME STANDING TURKEY Whole up to 12 Ibs 12 15 min at 50 Breast 12 min 18 min at 50 Legs or Thighs 13 17 min at 70 iw t 4 zZ Lep or m CORNISH HEN 5 2 8 min DUCK 10 min 6 9 min at 50 SEAFOOD Fillets 32 6 min at 100 Steaks 7 9 min at 70 Shrimp amp Scallops 5 8 min at 70 37 Questions And Answers avestions dS RS Can operate my microwave oven without the No If you remove or turn over the turntable you turntable or turn the turntable over to accommo will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your date a large dish oven must fit on the turntable No When you place a rack on the turntable cooking results will be uneven and unpredictable Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Useable metal includes a
37. n will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power See page 19 for more information ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to add an extra minute at 100 Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 21 for more information BEVERAGE Touch this pad when heating a beverage in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power See page 20 for more information DINNER PLATE Touch this pad when heating a plate of food in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power See page 20 for more information PERSONAL CHOICE Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory See page 24 for more information AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times or cook powers See page 14 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before cooking See page 16 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quanti ties or weights AUTO START CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day or to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time later in the day See pages 11 and 22 for more information POWER LEVEL Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of micro wave energy released to cook the
38. ng The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door The Display will then show the time of day E POWER LEVEL START Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power the slower the cooking Each Number Pad also stands for a ditferent percentage of Cook Power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which Cook Power to use The following char gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used Automatic 100 of full power HIGH 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power MED c 2 ep lt Cc oo ez oS gt lt mi i m 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW 0 0 of full power fan and light will be on 1 2 Put food in the oven and close the door Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds Touch POWER LEVEL The Display will show P Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Dis
39. ng more food at one time If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely e Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer If you do not hear the Programming Tone Is the command correct Have the audible signals been cancelled If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If there has been a power interruption the Display will flash 88 88 Reset the clock See page 11 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area lf you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 f you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide lt gt network of authorized ol Whirlpool service compa SERVICE nies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirl
40. ok Power or touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want NOTE The POWER LEVEL Command Pad must be touched between cycles 4 Touch TIMER PAUSE 5 Touch in instructions for the second cooking cycle See pages 12 13 6 Touch START The Display will count down the time in the first cycle 7 When the first cycle is over 4 tones will sound and PAUSE will show on the Display Open the door and stir the food PRESS START will show on the Display Close the door and touch START for the second cooking cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door The Display will then show the time of day 21 rp lt Oo Cc 5D a So I gt lt m O lt m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO START CLOCK Ea ED LEVEL START 22 Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day You can touch in up to 11 hours 59 minutes of delay 1 2 3 Put in food and close the door Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start time This example shows a 4 30 start time Touch AUTO START CLOCK Touch Number Pads to enter the amount of cooking time you want Touch POWER LEVEL twice to cook at full 100 power or touch POWER LEVEL
41. or broccoli brussels sprouts cabbage and cauliflower cook immediately after washing with no additional water If you like tender crisp vegetables set the Auto Cook quantity for half the amount of vegetables you are actually cooking For example when cooking 2 cups of vegetables set AUTO COOK for 1 cup Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking remove from oven stir cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving Place in a microwave safe container Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking remove from oven stir cover and let stand 3 minutes before serving Frozen 1 4 cups Vegetables NOTES e If you enter an amount not shown in the chart above ERROR will appear AUTO COOK will only operate with the amounts shown e When cooking a 10 oz package of frozen vegetables this equals about 11 2 cups touch 1 for 1 cup of tender crisp vegetables you cannot enter Y2 cup amounts or touch 2 for two cups and touch COOK POWER twice for less time Canned Drain canned vegetables leaving about one tablespoon of Vegetables liquid Place in serving bowl or casserole Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking stir thoroughly before serving 15 a 2 ep lt i m J oo J oO gt lt m oO lt mi Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO DEFROST DEFROST EJ DEFROST Ti J E DEFROST START DEFROST COOK DEFROST COOK
42. ough a new rating method rates this oven at 900 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for higher wattage 700 800 watt microwave ovens To get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom mended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes e f 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 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 Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at high power 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them The example shows 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If programming more than one cycle you must touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 Cook Power If programming only one cycle you do not need to touch POWER LEVEL at all 3 Touch START The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power The COOK Indicator will come on to show that the oven is cooki
43. oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle d 2 cep lt Cc a JJ oO P lt m Oo m Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted operation of the microwave oven by small children To lock or deactivate the control panel 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK Then touch Number Pad 1 2 Touch START LOCK will appear in the Display if a pad is touched To cancel safety lock 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK Then touch Number Pad 1 2 Touch STOP CLEAR Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad A single long tone signals the end of a cooking or Minute Timer function If you do not hear a tone it is because the audible signals have been removed or because of incorrectly entered instructions 23 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued To remove the audible signals AUTO STAAT 5 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK CLOCK 2 Touch Number Pad 5 3 Touch START To replace audible signals 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK AUTO START 2 Touch Number Pad 5 CLOCK ao 3 Touch STOP CLEAR NOTE If your electricity goes off the audible signals will come back on Repeat steps above if you want to remove them again Using PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly For example i
44. ped with a polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordi nances If a mating wall receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle 3 prong grounding plug Power supply cord Z To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put about one cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on page 12 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated It is the personal responsibility and obliga tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the ground ing instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an exten sion cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing thre
45. perate the microwave oven if the door open since open door operation can result in window is broken harmful exposure to microwave energy It is The microwave oven should be checked for important not to defeat or tamper with the safety microwave leakage by qualified service personnel interlocks after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired Do not place any object between the oven front by anyone except properly qualified service face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue personnel to accumulate on sealing surfaces ere Do not operate the microwave oven with the Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is outercabinetrem ved 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 Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features 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 One Touch Door Open Button Push 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 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks
46. play will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power Touch START The COOK Indicator will come on to show that the oven is cooking The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound END will flash on the Display Touch STOP CLEAR or open the oven door to clear the Display The Display will then show the time of day 13 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers AUTO COOK has preset times and cook powers for five major food categories Baked Potatoes Rolls Muffins Fresh Vegetables Frozen Veg etables and Canned Vegetables All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the number of items being heated Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put the food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO COOK FOOD will flash on the Display 3 Touch a Number Pad 1 5 to select an Auto Cook setting To select the desired setting see the chart next to the AUTO COOK Command Pad on the control panel The Display will show CC Computerized Cooking for the setting you selected and the NO or CUPS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 1 for Baked Potatoes 4 Touch a Number Pad to enter th
47. pool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 098 8800 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli ance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of purchase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 39 am m Pm gt n m I N lt m m o 72 m a ap m peo gt Nn 77 par gt a co m _ WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct
48. r detergents applied with a sponge or paper towel when cleaning surfaces Rinse well 2 6 par gt r R Ja J oO So ped 7e e oo P a rq o 71 So D lt fon gt o gt m O lt m ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a sponge with a mild deter gent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to paper towel do not spray directly on oven To clean turntable and support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and gt Z turntable support are dishwasher safe Glass turntable S eee Su pport 27 How Your Microwave Oven Works Magnetron Oven cavity Glass turntable 28 Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the glass turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass
49. s hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 02 Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice STARTING TEMP Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refngerated Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Refrigerated Room temp Room temp Room temp Refrigerated Refngerated TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 22 42 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 42 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 2 2 3 2 min at 100 4 5 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 1 min at 100 12 2 min at 100 1 2 min at 100 2 3 min at 100 8 12 sec at 100 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 PRO
50. such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made 2 Put the oven on acart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of the oven is approxi mately 47 lbs 21 15 kg The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation ACAUTION Fire Electrical Shock Excessive Exposure To Microwave Energy Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard Do not block the rear air intake openings or exhaust vents Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where intake openings and exhaust vents are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents can cause damage to the oven and poor cooking a td top lt om D 2 Qo J oO gt lt m oO A m e gt r gt a oO 7 par ee m o oO N results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow Do not install the oven next to or over a heat Air intake Power Exhaust source for example a cooktop or range openings supply vents without a U L approved trim kit or without cord being in a U L approved built in configura tion Also
51. t food in the oven and close the door Touch PERSONAL CHOICE Touch START Example ADD MINUTE AUTO START CLOCK EI EERE EE LEVEL PERSONAL START QSLNIVADSY 9NILLI9 Using Your Microwave Oven DEFROST POPCORN ADD MINUTE DINNER PERSONAL PLATE CHOICE AUTOSTART IM POWER AUTO crock ff LEVEL ff perrosT 10 Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section Display Clock and Indicators Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the oven the Display will flash 88 88 Touch STOP CLEAR and 1 00 will appear If after you set the Clock page 11 the Display again shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock Display clock and indicators When you are not using the microwave oven this is an accurate clock When you are using the microwave oven it displays time settings cook powers and Indicators Command pads e Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK tells the oven you are going to set the clock START tells the oven to start See page 23 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad e Each Command Pad except START STOP CLEAR AUTO START CLOCK and TIMER PAUSE causes an Indicator to light when you touch the Command Pad While
52. 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 pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the reasons for letting some foods roasts 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 Operating Safety Precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precau tions on pages 29 32 Never cook or reheat a whole egg Steam build up 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 For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or w
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