Whirlpool MT6900XW User's Manual
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1. or CUPS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 1 for Rolls muffins Touch a Number Pad to enter the amount of items to be heated The amount will appear on the Display This example shows an entry of 2 for two items 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 The Display will then show the time of day Auto cook chart SETTING AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 Rolls muffins 1 6 pieces Arrange on a double layer of paper towels cover with another towel 2 Casserole 1 4 cups To reheat flatten on plate or place in bowl Cover with vented plastic wrap Stir before serving if possible 3 Baked potatoes 1 6 med size Prick place on paper towel directly on turntable After cooking remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil 5 minutes 4 Fresh vegetables 1 4 cups Place in a microwave safe container For beans carrots corn and peas add 1 tablespoon water per cup For 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 serving2. Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features 1 Rolls mulfins 2 Casserole 3 Baked potatoes 4 Fresh vegetables 5 Frozen vegetables 1 Roast beel pork 2 Sleaks chops 3 Ground meat 4 Chicken whole 5 Chicken pieces 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 23 Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven A program ming 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 of incorrectly entered instructions 1 Display This display includes clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected See page 10 for more information 2 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 20 for more information 3 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to add an extra minute at 10096 Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 21 for more information 4 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
3. 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 STOP CLEAR AUTO START CLOCK AUTO START CLOCK EBENEN rz continued on next page 7 e m e I T par m Getting Acquainted Continued if you want to Cook with Auto Cook 1 Put food in the oven and close the Cooking with Auto Cook lets you cook common micro Touch AUTO COOK wave prepared foods Select an Auto Cook setting See without needing to program settings listed by the AUTO COOK times and Cook Powers 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 Defrost Put food in the oven and close the Your microwave oven door automatically defrosts a Touch AUTO DEFROST variety of common meats at 3 Enter the desired Auto Defrost setting preset Cook Powers for by touching the correct Number Pad preset times 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 Cooking with more than Put food in the oven and close the one cook cycle door Cooking with two or three Touch
4. 24 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage 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 Whirlpools service technician and any repairs made Put the oven on a cart 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 approximately 35 Ibs 15 75 kg Do not block the rear air intake openings or exhaust vents Allow a few inches of air circulation 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 results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Do not Install the oven next to or over a heat source for example a cooktop or range or In any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet Bullt in kit You can build in your oven by using one of the following kits 24 for MT6900XW Kit No 4313648 27 for MT6900XW Kit No 4313601 24 tor MT6901XW Kit No 4313649 27 for MT6901XW Kit No 4313602 These kits are available from your Whirlpool
5. Electrical shock may result D A gt c gt T m lt JJ c E You are responsible for Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Properly connecting the oven to electrical supply and grounding it Making sure the oven is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly Properly maintaining the oven Using the microwave oven only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven See the Installation Instructions on page 24 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be checked for microwave
6. test the oven plug it into the wW proper electrical outlet Put about y one cup 250mL 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 is the personal responsibility and obligation 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 is not recommended to use an exten slon 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 contalning three 16 gauge minimum copper wires t 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 receptacie end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven 8 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 pane
7. Dealer 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 4 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical 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 equipped 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 receptacie 3 prong grounding plug Power supply cord 4 Grounding prong
8. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do dropped Electrical shock fire or other not leave paper products cooking utensils or hazards may result food in the cavity when not in use This appliance should be serviced only by Read and follow Operating Safety Precautions qualified service personnel Call an authorized starting on page 28 Whirlpool service company for examination 1 A short power supply cord is provided to repair or adjustment reduce the risks resulting from becoming Do not cover or block any opening on the entangled in or tripping over a longer cord appliance Fire may result 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are Do not store or use this appliance outdoors available and may be used if care is exer Do not use this product near water for cised in their use example near a kitchen sink in a wet 3 If a long cord or extension cord is used a basement or near a swimming pool and the the marked electrical rating of the cord set or like extension cord should be at least as great as Do not immerse cord or plug in water the electrical rating of the appliance b the Electrical shock may result extension cord must be a grounding type Keep cord away from heated surfaces 3 wire cord and c the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
9. 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 you prefer write to Mr Donald Skinner Director of Consumer Relations Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide cH network of authorized Ol Whirlpools 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 Whirlpool 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 ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 Maple 4 If you are not satisfled with how the problem was solved 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 Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized servicer or Whirlpool have
10. 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 appilance 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 Injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions Including the followlng Read all instructions before using the micro Do not let cord hang over edge of table or wave oven counter Electrical shock may result Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS See door surface and interior cleaning instruc TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO tions on page 26 EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity on page 4 Do not overcook food Carefully attend This appliance must be grounded Connect appliance if paper plastic or other combus only to properly grounded outlet See tible materials are placed inside the oven to GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found
11. POWER LEVEL twice to cook at full 100 power or touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want 7 Touch START The oven will start at the time you set and the Display will count down the cooking time you have selected 8 When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound 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 AWARNING To avold sickness and food waste when using Auto Start Do not use foods that will spoll 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 walt 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 Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using Auto Start They will not rise properly Do not allow food to remain In oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle 23 c e lt e ce J o J gt c m e lt rm Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions Installing your microwave oven Power supply cord Alr intake openings Exhaust vents
12. handle and Slowing cooking times ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Remove wire twist tles 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 foli lining staples metallic glaze or trim 31 n m J T zi e gt lt vu 2 m o gt N Cooking Guide Reheating chart Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stlrrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstlrrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 3 4 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 3 4 oz Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolis 4 rolis 32 TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 2 1 2 4 1 2 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 4 1 2 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 2 1 2 3 1 2 min at 100 4 5 1 2 min at 100 15 25 sec at 10096 30 40 sec at 10096 30 40 sec at 10096 45 55 sec at 10096 3 4 1 1 2 min at 100 1 1 2 2 1 2 min at 10096 1 2 min at 10096 2 3 min
13. leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features vu JJ 2 e gt Tr rn EN lt J e m gt m a Your microwave oven is designed to make your 6 Auto Defrost and Auto Cook Gulde cooking experience as enjoyable and productive 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to as possible To help get you up and running perform all functions See page 6 for more quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic details features 8 Light Automatically turns on when door is 1 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open opened or when oven is operating door 9 Model and Serial Number Plate 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will not 10 External Oven Air Vents on back See operate unless the door is securely closed page 24 for more details 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 for more even cooking It must be in oven during operation for best cooking results See page 30 for more details 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable
14. lt P Whif p ol Use amp Care Guide Model and serial number plate on frame behind door Auto defrost and Auto cook gulde NOTE Black model shown Also available in white MICROWAVE OVENS MT6900XW MT6901XW Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 4 Getting Acqualnted Microwave oven features Control panel features Quick reference cooking guide Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven Setting the clock Using the Minute Using STOP CLEAR Cooking with your microwave oven 12 Cooking at high cook power 12 Cooking at lower powers 13 Using AUTO COOK 14 Auto cook chart eese 15 Defrosting 5 eren 16 Auto defrost chart cesses 17 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 18 One Touch Cooking 20 Using ADD MINUTE 21 Using PAUSE 5 eiit recente ett
15. numbers you touched In the order you touched them This example shows 25 minutes after 3 o clock 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 To reset the clock touch AUTO START CLOCK The current time 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 The Display will then show the time of day NOTE To see the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down touch AUTO START CLOCK If you want to use other Command Pads while the Minute Timer is counting down touch STOP CLEAR to cancel the Minute Timer c es lt A c zz gt c rn oO lt rmi Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using STOP CLEAR STOP Touch STOP CLEAR once to CLEAR Erase instructions if you make a mistake during prog
16. 20 for more information 5 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 6 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 23 for more information 7 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 8 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before cooking See page 16 for more information 9 Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quantities or weights 10 TIMER PAUSE Touch this pad to set the 11 Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages See pages 11 and 22 for more information STOP CLEAR Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during 12 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of micro wave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or heat See page 13 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 33 for specific Cook Powers to use for the cooking Touch it twice to cancel a program foods you are cooking during c
17. 5 Frozen vegetables 1 4 cups 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 NOTE 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 1 cups touch 1 for 1 cup of tender crisp vegetables you cannot enter cup amounts or touch 2 for two cups of vegetables more fully cooked 15 c 2 Gq lt e c a D e gt lt e lt m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO DEFROST E 7 DEFROST DEFROST cook Defrosting 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 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 De rost setting by touching the appropriate Number Pad The Display will show CD Computerized Defrosting for the setting you selected and t
18. Number Pads for the cooking cycles lets you cook at time you want different Cook Powers one Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 POWER LEVEL EB after another Using this Cook Power or POWER LEVEL function you are able to followed by a Number Pad for a lower fine tune your cooking for Cook Power in the first cycle better results Touch TIMER PAUSE if a pause is desired EB EB Touch Number Pads for the cooking EB time you want in the second cycle Touch POWER LEVEL and a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle Operate One Touch Put food or beverage in the oven and PLATE POWER LEVEL cooking close the door One Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn heat a Touch the One Touch Cooking beverage or warm up a Command Pad of your choice dinner plate by touching just one pad BEVERAGE If you want to 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 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 cookin
19. arts 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 distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Service and Assistance section of this book After checking Service and 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 TINSEBO16MRR0 4313703 Rev A 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in U S A
20. at 100 8 12 sec at 100 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 10096 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 Microwave cooking chart Allow standing time after cooking POWER FOOD LEVEL TIME Bacon 100 3 4 1 1 4 min slice Ground beef 100 for casseroles 1 Ib 4 6 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 1 1 2 to 2 1 2 min Hamburger patties 2 1st side 2 1 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min Hamburger patties 4 Meat loaf 100 1 1 2 Ibs 13 19 min Chicken 100 pieces 6 9 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey breast 100 5 min then 70 8 12 minib Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish fillets 100 1 Ib 5 6 min Scallops and 100 shrimp 1 Ib 3 1 2 5 1 2 min YEGETABLES Cook on 100 power level FOOD 6 12 min 6 10 min 8 12 min 6 9 min Beans green or yellow 1 b Broccoli 1 Ib Carrots 1 Ib Cauliflower medium head Corn on the cob 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min Potatoes baked 4 medium Squash summer 1 Ib REHEATING Food should be very hot 165 F Stir before serving if possible POWER FOOD LEVEL Meat slices 50 Non stirrable 50 casseroles 1 serving 2 servings Pie 1 slice Soup 1 serving 2 servings Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Applesauce 100 4 servings Baked apples 100 4 Chocolate 50 melt 1 square Eggs 100 Hot cereals 1 serving 4 servings Nachos la
21. ch BEVERAGE to heat a half cup of a cooled beverage to a better drinking temperature Stir after heating 3 The Display will count down the cooking time and the COOK Indicator will appear on the Display When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day NOTE BEVERAGE is programmed to reheat a mug full of beverage with One Touch To reheat a full cup touch BEVERAGE twice within one second You cannot cook double quantities with POPCORN or DINNER PLATE ADD MINUTE Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute at 100 Cook Power 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 the time of day NOTE 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 ADD MINUTE cannot be used with One Touch Cooking AUTO COOK or AUTO DEFROST o start the oven if any program is on the Display 21 2 lt Ps LT J e gt c rn e c m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued POWER LEVEL E TIMER PAUSE PAUSE START 22 Usi
22. cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before or after touching START Touch STOP CLEAR twice Enter your new instructions 2 c lt e A c D e gt lt m e rn Usin Your Microwave Oven Continue POPCORN BEVERAGE 20 DINNER PLATE 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 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch the desired One Touch Cooking item Command Pad e Touch DINNER PLATE to heat a plate of food Place meat and bulky vegetables to the outside of plate Cover with wax paper Touch POPCORN to pop popcorn This setting works well with most 3 5 oz bags of microwave popcorn Cooking performance may vary with brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Do not try to repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags NOTE One Touch Cooking is designed for commercially bagged microwave popcorn If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow instructions with the popper for cooking time Tou
23. emna AMOUNT 1 Roast beef pork After 1st stage turn over and shield the warm portions with aluminum foil After the 2nd stage turn over and if there are warm portions shield with aluminum foil Stand covered 30 60 minutes 2 Steaks chops 0 5 4 0 lbs After the 1st stage turn over and shield the warm portions with fish aluminum foil After the 2nd stage if there are warm portions shield with alumi num foil Stand 10 15 minutes Remove any thawed parts after each stage Stand 5 10 minutes 3 Ground meat 4 Chicken whole Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting After the 1st stage turn over and shield the warm portions with aluminum foil After the 2nd stage if there are warm portions shield with aluminum foil Stand covered 30 55 minutes After the 1st stage turn over and rearrange After the 2nd stage if there are warm or thawed portions rear range or remove Stand 10 15 minutes 5 Chicken pieces NOTE e If you enter an amount not shown in the chart above ERROR will appear Auto Defrost will only 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 c e e lt e c m Pi e b lt m m POWER LEVEL 18 Coo
24. et 22 Using AUTO START 23 Installation Instructions 24 Installing your microwave oven 24 Grounding instructions ee 25 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 26 Cleaning the microwave oven 26 How Your Microwave Oven Works 27 Operating Safety Precautions 28 Cooking Gulde 32 Reheating 32 Microwave Cooking 33 Questions And Answers 34 You Need Service Or Assistance 35 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 36 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mali the Owner Registration 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 Keep this book and the sales slip together in a handy place Model Number Serlal 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
25. ettings cook powers and Indicators Command pads 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 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 the oven is running an Indicator or Indicators will be on to show what the oven is doing If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first 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 t 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 in the Display Touch STOP CLEAR and re enter the instructions AUTO START LOCK 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 be blank after cooking 1 Touch STOP CLEAR then touch AUTO START CLOCK The Display will show a O 2 Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show what
26. failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 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 35 e m e 7 gt c gt N rn e lt z m m e c m J O m 5 gt 2 2 her gt m _ WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct 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 p
27. g time you want for the first cycle Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 10096 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 ADD MINUTE POWER LEVEL TIMER PAUSE POWER LEVEL EN START E CLOCK REESE GALNIVNDIY 911139 Using Your Microwave Oven POPCORN ADD MINUTE AUTO TIMER PAUSE DINNER AUTO START BEVERAGE PLATE CLOCK AUTO DEFROST STOP CLEAR POWER LEVEL START 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 s
28. gt lt m e lt m e x AN Operating Safety Precautions 28 AWARNING To reduce the risk of burns flre electrical shock Injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 28 31 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 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 when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does 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
29. he LBS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 2 for Steaks chops 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 de rosting 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 Open 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 8 After the second stage is completed the oven 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 mau TOAIn 10 After defrosting the oven will stop and direc LONER tions will appear on the Display Open the door or touch STOP CLEAR The Display will then show the time of day Auto defrost chart s
30. it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not use the oven for storage Do not leave paper products books or cooking utensils 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 microwaving 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 Do not open the oven door Touch STOP CLEAR to turn oven off Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply 29 UU rn za gt e ce gt ma m m lt 0 a m c gt Operating Safety Precautions Continued 30 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 kerneis Do not reuse
31. king 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 auto matically 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 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 To select another Cook Power touch POWER LEVER once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle This 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 POWER LEVEL 5 Select a Cook Power To cook at full 100 power skip to Step 6 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 and the Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in each cycle When the
32. l 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 25 gt r m gt z oO N Caring For Your Microwave Oven 26 Turntable support Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge 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 30 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 or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth when cleaning surfaces Rinse well ACAUTION Product Damage Hazard Abrasive cleansers steel woo pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to cloth or sponge do not spray directly on oven To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable su
33. 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 cooking 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 The 12 Display will then show the time of day Jd EN 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 different percentage of Cook Power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which Cook Power to use The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used automatic 10096 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 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 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 yo
34. ng 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 The POWER LEVEL Command pad must be touched between cycles Touch POWER LEVEL twice for full 100 Cook Power If cooking at a lower Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL then a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle 3 Touch TIMER PAUSE 4 Touch in instructions for the second cooking cycle See pages 12 13 5 Touch START The Display will count down the time in the first cycle 6 When the first cycle is over 4 tones will sound and PAUSE will show in the Display Open the door and stir the food Close the door and touch START for the second cooking cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day AUTO START CLOCK START 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 99 minutes 99 seconds of delay 1 Put in food and close the door 2 Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day 3 Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start time This example shows a 4 30 start time 4 Touch AUTO START CLOCK 5 Touch Number Pads to enter the amount of cooking time you want 6 Touch
35. on facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and page 25 some plastics can melt if used when heating Install or locate this appliance only in accor foods dance with the provided Installation Instruc Do not deep fry in oven tions found on page 24 Test dinnerware or cookware before using Some products such as whole eggs and See page 31 Some dishes melamine sealed containers for example closed glass Centura etc absorb microwave energy jars may explode and should not be heated in becoming too hot to handle and slowing this oven cooking times Remove wire twist ties from Use this appliance only for its intended use as paper or plastic bags before placing bag in described in this manual Do not use corrosive oven Cooking in metal containers not de chemicals or vapors in this appliance This signed for microwave use can damage the type of oven is specifically designed to heat oven as can containers with hidden metal cook or dry food It is not designed for twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or industrial or laboratory use trim As with any appliance close supervision is If materials inside the oven should ignite keep necessary when used by children oven door closed turn oven off and discon Do not operate this appliance if it has a nect the power cord or shut off power at the damaged cord or plug if it is not working fuse or circuit breaker panel properly or if it has been damaged or
36. ooking or to clear the Display See 13 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 page 12 for more information Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabliitles The following chart can be used as a quick reference when cooking For more In depth Information see the corresponding sectlons in this Use and Care Guide 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 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 1 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
37. popcorn bags Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not recommended Product life may be shortened Kf you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paratfin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the glass turntable is correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on glass turntable to avoid possible breakage Handie 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 Fuse box General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beslde 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 Centura etc absorb micro wave energy becoming too hot to
38. pport are dish washer safe How Your Microwave Oven Works Magnetron Glass turntable Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot 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 ovon 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 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 27 P ad x ep J lt e mel 7 J oO gt m e rm c e lt eo c 2 IT J
39. ramming Cancel the Minute Timer Stop the oven temporarily during cooking Touch STOP CLEAR twice to 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 Although a new rating method rates this oven at 800 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for 650 700 watt microwave ovens Important things to remember to get the best cooking results 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 Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes 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 perfor mance Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at high power 1113 0 E 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
40. rge plate Water for beverage 1 cup 2 cups TIME 1 3 min serving 5 8 min 9 12 min 20 40 seconds 2 1 2 3 1 2 min 4 1 2 5 1 2 min 3 4 1 1 2 min 1 1 2 2 1 2 min 7 10 min 4 6 min 1 2 min 1 1 4 1 3 4 min 2 3 min 1 1 2 5 min 4 1 2 7 min 1 1 2 2 1 2 min 2 1 2 4 min 4 1 2 6 min e e e D D c Questions And Answers 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 Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that No When you place a rack on the turntable may reheat or cook on two levels at a time cooking results will be uneven and unpredictable Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my Useable metal includes aluminum foil for microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is 3 4 inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter direction 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 the operation of your oven What are the h
41. u touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch POWER LEVEL The Display will show 4 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 tor 50 of full power 5 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 The Display will then show the time of day 13 c v lt e c A IT a e gt lt mi rn Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK 14 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 Rolls muffins Casserole Baked potatoes Fresh vegetables and Frozen vege tables 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 2 Put the food in the oven and close the door Touch AUTO COOK FOOD will flash on the Display Touch a Number Pad 1 5 to select an Auto Cook 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
42. umming 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 Why does the dish become hot when microwave As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat food in it thought that this should not happen to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking 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 Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following do get the best results manufacturer s guidelines or 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 pop every one or two seconds Do not try to repop unpopped kernels Use only special microwave poppers being sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils 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 If nothing operates is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Ha
43. ve you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run Is the oven being used as a timer s the door firmly closed and latched Did you touch STAHT Did you follow the directions exactly Did you touch STOP CLEAR twice to cancel previous programming If the microwave cooking times seem too long s 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 s the Cook Power at the recommended setting Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven Is not cooking s the oven door closed completely Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer If you do not hear the Programming Tone s the command correct If the fan seems to be running siower than usual 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
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