Whirlpool MT5120XAQ User's Manual
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1. 2 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 The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Air intake openings Power supply cord Exhaust vents NOTE Do not block the rear air intake opening or exhaust vents Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where intake opening and exhaust vents are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source for example a cooktop or range without a UL approved trim kit or without being in a UL approved built in configuration Also 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 microwave oven by using one of the trim kits listed on page 15 These kits are available from your Whirlpool Dealer If your dealer does not stock the kit it can be ordered by part number by writing to2. 1 Door bent the door open since open door operation 2 Hinges and latches broken or can result in harmful exposure to micro loosened wave energy It is important not to defeat 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces or ramper wilh We salety IMANOCKE Do not operate the microwave oven if the Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualified service surfaces 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 oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 6 7 Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Stir before heating For
3. Whirlpool Corporation Attention Customer Service Dept 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte IN 46350 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Observe all governing codes and ordi AWARNING 5 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 polar ized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle 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 Grounding prong 6 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 19 to set the oven to cook for two minutes When the time is up the water should be heated 3 Electrical requirements nances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazar
4. gt Whirlp ol HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUN Use AndCare G U I D E Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers If You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE OVEN MODEL MT5120XAQ PART NO TINSEB087MRR0 4313762 Rev C glas A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you will enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance This will help us notify you about any new information on your appliance Your safety is important to us This guide contains warning symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol AWARNING This symbol will alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 2
5. of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish Defrost meats poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low e Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit NOTE To check the Cook Power you set after cooking has started touch POWER LEVEL When you lift up on POWER LEVEL the remainder of the cooking time will reappear on the Display 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Put food in oven and close door Set cooking time Example for seven minutes 30 seconds Cc O r See Set Cook Power TOUCH POWER LEVEL Example for 50 Cook Power O c O I g Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE to ICI 1 Pele COOK display will count down cooking time When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day lt e
6. Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing tlme depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table How ever with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Arrange uneven foods such as chicken breasts with the thicker part to the outer edge e If you are saving a meal in the refrigera tor or plating a meal for reheating arrange the thicker denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle e Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them e Place thicker slices of meat such as meat loaf and sausages close to each other e Reheat gravy or sauce in a separate container e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this pre
7. and shield any warm portions 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVE 5 Close door YOU SEE PRESS START 6 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE Era DEFAOST ae E e Al cook example display counts down second stage of defrost cycle 7 After defrosting oven will stop YOU SEE and one long tone will sound STANT Open door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrost chart Foon SCSC ROCUEDURE Roast Beef Pork Start with fat side down 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 Steaks Chops After the 1st stage turn over and shield any warm portions with Fish aluminum foil After the 2nd stage shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Remove any pieces that are nearly defrosted Stand 10 20 minutes Ground Meat Remove any thawed parts after each stage Stand 5 10 minutes Chicken Whole Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting Start with breast side down 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 covered 30 60 minutes Chicken Pieces After the 1st stage turn over and rearrange After the 2nd stage if there are warm or thawed portions rearrange or remove Stand 10 20 minutes 26 USI
8. and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to State Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO TINSEBO87MRRO0 4313762 Rev C 7 95 1995 Whiripool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in U S A
9. best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury 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 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 five minutes They will finish cooking while standing MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result 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 Glass
10. cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 20 for more information See the Microwave cooking chart on page 40 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking 13 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during cooking Touch it twice to cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display NOTES e If you touch two Command Pads for the same cycle for example EASY DEFROST and AUTO COOK the second command will cancel the first If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions ERROR will appear on the Display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions 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 e A single long tone signals the end of a cooking cycle or Minute Timer function e To cancel tones touch AUTO START CLOCK followed by Number Pad 5 and START ENTER To turn tones back on touch AUTO START CLOCK followed by Number Pad 5 and OFF CANCEL 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and t
11. from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 7 11 and 38 for more details Removable Turntable Support under turntable Cook Guide Label Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 13 and 14 for more information Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating Model and Serial Number Plate GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 16 37 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day cook ing time settings and cooking functions selected 2 AUTO COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers See page 22 for more information 3 POPCORN Touch this pad when pop ping popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 29 for more information 4 PERSONAL CHOICE Touch this pad
12. on page 41 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 oven and close door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle Example for seven minutes 30 seconds 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle If you want to cook at full 100 power touch POWER LEVEL twice TOUCH YOU SEE elle TOUCH YOU SEE POWER LEVEL twice continued on next page 27 If you want to cook at another Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL followed by a Number Pad Example for 50 Cook Power Set cooking time for second cycle Example for three minutes 25 seconds Set Cook Power for second cycle To cook at full 100 power skip to Step 6 To cook at another Cook Power Example for 60 Cook Power Start oven When cooking time ends a long tone will sound O O T POWER i BE p lt I F POWER fa fe Beis m O O rm I j e C O lt 0 O lt USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE ee YOU SEE EAE YOU SEE BEES YOU SEE aa YOU SEE ESES YOU SEE SE C ic E COOK display will count down cooking time in each cycle lt e Cc m m USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Pow
13. turntable 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 support base is all the way on the shaft in oven cavity floor Make sure support rollers are completely inside center circle of turntable for proper rotation Make sure the glass turntable is correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on glass turntable to avoid possible break age 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 you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least Vs inch above the glass turntable Follow directions supplied with browning dish General information Circuit breaker or aA fuse box 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 Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven care fully read the following instructions 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 Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made
14. with vented USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using EASY DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The 2 stage Easy Defrost Cycle defrosts roast beef pork steaks chops fish ground meat and chicken All you do is touch EASY DEFROST to enter the weight of the items being de frosted Your microwave oven does the rest 1 Put frozen food in oven and NOTES e If you want to change the defrost time after choosing EASY DEFROST see Adding or subtracting cook time on page 34 e If ERROR appears on the Display touch OFF CANCEL and start over e To defrost items not listed in Defrost chart on page 26 use 30 COOK POWER Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information close door 2 Choose EASY DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE DEFROST m1 _ Ilil l LBS 3 Enter food weight TOUCH YOU SEE Each time you touch EASY DEFROST the displayed food weight will increase by 5 pounds NOTE When increasing the food weight you must touch EASY DEFROST within two seconds after the last time you touched the pad After two seconds defrosting will start for the last food weight entered After two seconds EASY DEFROST a second time DEFROST t mi R a LBS example display counts down defrosting time in first stage 4 After first stage is over oven will stop and four tones will sound Open door turn over meat
15. 19 21 3 Choose PAUSE TOUCH YOU SEE 4 Touch in instructions for sec ond cooking cycle See pages 19 21 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE example display counts down cooking time in first cycle 6 When first cycle is over four YOU SEE tones will sound Open the door and stir the food 7 Close door TOUCH YOU SEE START 7 70 ENTER oe COOK example display counts down cooking time in second cycle continued on next page 35 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN When the cooking time ends a long YOU SEE tone will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours 59 minutes in advance AWARNING Food Spoilage Hazard Do not let most UNFROZEN food stand NOTES for more than two hours before cooking e If you hear the fan start when you touch starts START ENTER you have not set the oven properly Touch OFF CANCEL twice and start over e You cannot use AUTO START with ADD MINUTE EASY DEFROST POPCORN or BEVERAGE e To check the AUTO START time you set NOTE Do not use foods that will spoil while Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after the end of cooking cycle Failure to follow the above could result in sickness before cooking has started touch AUTO waiting for coo
16. 4 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see If You Need Assistance or Service on page 44 If you need further help feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center When calling you will need to know your appliance s complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number plate see diagram on page 12 For your convenience we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer s name and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Model Number Dealer Name Serial Number Dealer Phone Purchase Date Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation How ever as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons exposure to excessive micro wave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAU TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO WAVE E
17. Cc m m 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 Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Rice Fish Fillets All you do anh Put food in oven and close door N Choose AUTO COOK Go Choose setting Touch any of Number Pads 1 5 NOTE See Auto cook chart on page 23 or the Cook Guide Label on the frame behind the door for food categories available Example for Setting 1 Baked Potatoes 4 Enter amount of items to be heated Example for two items 5 Start oven 22 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the number of items being heated Your microwave oven does the rest NOTE See Microwave cooking chart on page 40 when cooking with cooking time and Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE Bi display counts down cooking time time indicated is estimated for example USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 6 When the cooking time ends YOU SEE a long tone will sound and the COMERS Eu oven will stop a example Open door OR TOUCH YOU SEE OFF CANCEL Auto cook chart SETTING FooD AMOUNT PROCEDURE plastic wrap After cooking let stand cov Baked Potatoes Prick place on paper t
18. NERGY found on page 5 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUC TIONS found on page 9 e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installa tion Instructions found on page 8 e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Fire electrical shock or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment e Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store or use this appliance out doors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basemen
19. NG YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting tips e When using EASY DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight the weight of the food minus the container Enter weight to the nearest 1 2 Ib e Only use EASY DEFROST for raw food EASY DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0 F If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food o If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight o If the food is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily e You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can damage the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more informa tion on standing time see Cooking tips
20. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 2 This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will operate The microwave oven will not run Turntable will not turn 44 The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage A household fuse has blown or a Circuit breaker has tripped The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The door is not firmly closed and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was pro grammed earlier is still running Turntable is not correctly in place Support is not operating correctly Plug power supply cord into a live circuit with the proper voltage See pages 7 and 9 Replace household fuse
21. Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 02 Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 2 4 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 412 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 22 32 min at 100 4 5 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 Y 1 min at 100 1 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 39 Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using AUTO COOK on page 22 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking COOK FOOD POWER TIME Bacon 45 sec to per slice 1 min 15 sec per slice Ground Beef 100 4 6 min for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger 100 1st side 2 min Patties 2 2nd side 11 2 to 2 2 min Hamburger 100 1st s
22. a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interfer ence it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures e Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television Move the receiver away from the micro wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 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 2 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open door Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves
23. a great deal e Let food stand for two to three minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven ca
24. be running slower than usual The Display is There has been a power Reset the clock See page 16 flashing 88 88 interruption The oven has been stored in a The fan will run slower until the oven cold area warms up to normal room temperature 45 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recom mend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service lt gt e Whirlpool has a Whi ol nationwide network of senvice authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfitl the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES amp MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpo
25. 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 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use In This Section Page How your microwave oven works 10 Microwave oven features Control panel features 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 Built in kits Setting the clock Using the Minute Timer Oven cavity 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 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Glass turntable Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of
26. cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do 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 precau tions starting on page 6 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use If a long cord or extension cord is used temporarily a the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance b the extension cord must be a grounding type 3 wire cord that has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appli ance 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 A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle near the appliance SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with
27. d Improper use of the grounding plug could result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 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 grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong recep tacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten sion cord containing three 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 microwave 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 grounding 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
28. e 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 NOTES e You can cook without setting the clock but the Display will not show the correct time of day after cooking To reset the clock touch AUTO START CLOCK A 0 will show on the Display Continue to set the clock as shown below e If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 ERROR will show on the Display Touch OFF CANCEL then touch AUTO START CLOCK and start over To set time 1 Choose setting 2 Enter time of day Example for 3 25 3 Complete entry 16 ela S Oo 0 ole C 210 AE I CLOCK i O Cc O i Gee 5 4 QO e 8 A GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE YOU SEE YOU SEE YOU SEE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the Minute Timer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 59 seconds NOTES e To see the time of day while the Minute Timer is counting down touch AUTO START CLOCK o If you want to use other Command Pads while the Minute Timer is counting down touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer 1 Enter time to be counted down TOUCH YOU SEE Example for three minutes gan 2 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE display will count down set time i When the set time ends a long
29. ers or add cycles any time before or after touching START ENTER e Touch OFF CANCEL twice e Enter your new instructions Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching AWARNING just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn Fire Hazard popper follow manufacturer s instructions Do not repop unpopped kernels and do You can set your microwave oven to pop not reuse popcorn bags different types of popcorn in different size If you remove the turntable right after bags You specify the setting by the number popping popcorn use oven mitts of times you touch POPCORN To correctly set your microwave oven follow this chart Bag Size Failure to follow the above could result in fire or burns Popcorn Requl F Touch once twice 3 times 4 times 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 NOTES e Before using POPCORN be sure the time of day is showing on the Display If the time of day is not on the Display touch OFF CANCEL once or twice e If you want to change the popping time after choosing POPCORN see Adding or subtracting cook time on page 34 continued on next page 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Place bag in center of turntable 2 30 and close door Choose POPCORN Example for 3 5
30. f rating micro wave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Set cooking time YOU SEE Example for one minute 30 seconds 4 4 EAE fe e 2 re re x 3 Start oven YOU SEE display will count down cooking time When the cooking time ends a long YOU SEE tone will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day 19 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at lower cook powers For best results some recipes call for lower The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power Cook Power each Number Pad stands for the slower the cooking Each Number Pad and the Cook Power name usually used also stands for a different percentage of It also tells you when to use each Cook Cook Power Many microwave cookbook Power Follow recipe or food package recipes tell you by number percent or instructions if available name which Cook Power to use COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT Automatic 100 of High e Quick heating many convenience foods and full power foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70
31. he light goes off OR e Touch OFF CANCEL 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 2 Touch Number Pad 1 3 Touch START ENTER LOCK will appear on the Display if a pad is touched To cancel safety lock 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK 2 Touch Number Pad 1 3 Touch OFF CANCEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the demonstration feature You can program your microwave oven to display your commands as you enter them without turning the oven on This feature helps you learn to use your oven without actually cooking food To set the demo feature 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK 2 Touch Number Pad 0 3 Touch START ENTER DEMO will appear on the Display To cancel the demo feature 1 Touch AUTO START CLOCK 2 Touch Number Pad 0 3 Touch OFF CANCEL Built in kits You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits COLOR KIT MODEL NO KIT PART NO UL APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION OVER WHIRLPOOL OVEN MODEL 24 Black MK6124XAB 4319225 SB130PER SB160PEX RB160PXY RB120PXY RB100PXY RB1005XY 27 Black MK6127XAB 4319227 SB130PER SB160PEX RB760PXY 30 24 White 4319224 White 4378059 Same as Kit No 4378060 See page 8 for more information 15 Setting the clock When you first plug in your microwave oven th
32. ide 2 min Patties 4 2nd side 2 3 min Meat Loaf 100 13 19 min 1 Ibs Chicken 100 6 9 min Ib Pieces Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey 100 5 min Breast then 70 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 100 5 6 min 1 Ib Scallops and 100 3 2 5 min Shrimp 1 b VEGETABLES Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD TIME Beans Green or 6 12 min Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 b 6 10 min Carrots 1 Ib 8 12 min VEGETABLES continued Cook at 100 Cook Power FOOD TIME Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 9 min 4 6 16 min Potatoes Baked 13 19 min 4 medium Squash 3 8 min Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 4 servings Baked Apples 4 Chocolate melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 4 2 3 min Hot Cereals 1 serving 12 5 min 4 servings 42 7 min Nachos 12 22 min large plate Water for Beverage 1 cup 212 4 min 2 cups 4 6 min Cooking tips Amount of food e The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes four minutes to cook you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more q
33. king to start Such foods are START CLOCK When you lift up on dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and AUTO START CLOCK the time of day cooked meats or fish Also foods containing will reappear on the Display baking powder or yeast will not rise properly e Do not use foods containing baking when cooked using auto start powder or yeast when using AUTO START They will not rise properly 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Make sure clock is set to cor rect time of day 3 Set start time Example for 4 30 YOU SEE BER 36 7 Complete entry USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 4 Choose AUTO START TOUCH AUTO START CLOCK YOU SEE 5 Set cooking time Example for 20 minutes 6 Set Cook Power TOUCH To cook at full 100 power POWER LEVEL POWER LEVEL To cook at a lower Cook Power O O POWER Example for 50 Cook Power o im oO lt rc a Cc O I The oven will start cooking at the set start time When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day time of day YOU SEE 37 Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cl
34. n result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch deep and filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 42 Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use special microwave pop pers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils 43 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call
35. ol Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 46 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct From Date of Purchase defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family house hold use C Pickup
36. ook Power 4 Complete entry PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you to program a cooking time and Cook Power for another person to cook at a later time NOTE You can reprogram PERSONAL CHOICE by repeating the instructions below A power failure will erase your Personal Choice program TOUCH PERSONAL CHOICE TOUCH YOU SEE PERSONAL CHOICE fe Cc i YOU SEE e lt o c V m m e 2 I YOU SEE te O I g lt Oo Cc m m TOUCH PERSONAL CHOICE time of day USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To use PERSONAL CHOICE 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Choose PERSONAL CHOICE 3 Start oven The oven will cook according to your preprogrammed instructions 4 When cooking time ends a long tone will sound Remove food from oven Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking TOUCH YOU SEE eo CHOICE TOUCH YOU SEE e L LI COOK display counts down programmed cooking time YOU SEE YOU SEE time of day e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven
37. or reset circuit breaker Check electric company for a power failure Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer Firmly close and latch door Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel previous programming Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft Remove turntable and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if cooking times home or wall outlets is low or the line voltage is low Your electrician seem too long lower than normal or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Check Microwave cooking chart on page 40 Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Allow for more time when cooking larger amounts of food Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer You have set the controls as a kitchen timer The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Program ming Tone The command is not correct Re enter command The fan seems to
38. oth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for two or three minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar 38 NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Glass turntable Turntable support 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 support are dishwasher safe You can remove the glass turntable to clean the oven cavity floor however this oven is designed to operate with the turn table in place Do not operate the micro wave oven when turntable is removed for cleaning See page 7 for further information about the turntable Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings
39. owel on turntable Remove from oven wrap in foil and let 7 Fresh Vegetables 1 6 cups ered for one to three minutes NOTE If you enter an amount not shown in the chart above ERROR will appear AUTO stand 10 minutes COOK will only operate with the amounts shown 23 For beans carrots corn and peas add one tablespoon of water per cup For broc coli brussels sprouts cabbage cauliflower cook immediately after washing with no additional water If you like tender crisp vegetables double or triple the quantity per setting For example use two or three cups of zucchini but touch Number Pad 1 for one cup After cooking remove from oven stir cover and let stand three to five minutes before serving Frozen Vegetables 1 6 cups Cover with lid or plastic wrap Let stand three minutes covered 2 2 Cups Place rice into a deep casserole and add double quantity of water Cover with lid or plastic wrap Follow the chart below for Number Pads to touch for different rice quantities Number Size of Pad s Rice Water Casserole ac 1c 1 5 qt 0 1c 2c 2 qt 5 12c 3c 2 5 qt 0 2c 4c 2 50r3 qt After cooking stir cover and let stand three to five minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed N 0 5 9 9 ibs Use this pad for fresh or defrosted fish fillets Arrange in a pie plate or shallow casserole in a single layer Tuck thin ends under to prevent overcooking Cover
40. oz regular bags When popping time ends a long tone will sound TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN ONCE display will count down popping time YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat a beverage by touching just one pad NOTES e Before using BEVERAGE be sure the If you want to change the heating time time of day is showing on the Display If after choosing BEVERAGE see Adding or the time of day is not on the Display touch subtracting cook time on page 34 OFF CANCEL once or twice to clear 1 Place cup of beverage in oven and close door 2 Choose BEVERAGE TOUCH To heat a half cup of a beverage display counts down OR heating time To heat a full cup of a beverage TOUCH YOU SEE St BEVERAGE ae a Ji cOOK twice display counts down heating time When heating time ends a long tone YOU SEE will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly For example if you heat a roll every morning program the cooking steps into PERSONAL CHOICE You can heat your roll each morning by touching PERSONAL CHOICE To program PERSONAL CHOICE 1 Choose PERSONAL CHOICE 2 Set cooking time Example for 20 seconds 3 Set Cook Power Example for 50 C
41. t or near a swimming pool and the like 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 instructions on page 38 e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could 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 disconnect the power
42. to recall one cooking instruction that you previously programmed into memory See page 32 for more information 5 EASY DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw frozen meats by weight See page 24 for more information 6 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat one half cup or one cup of a beverage The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset Cook Power See page 31 for more information 7 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle See page 33 for more information 8 Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers quantities or weights 9 AUTO START CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day or to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a chosen time later in the day See pages 16 and 36 for more information 1 COOK oll POPCORN BEVERAGE _ _ 6 gt l reset MINUTE l o 4 Ls Jls 2 ojee o eE START Ea OFF ENTER LEVEL CANCEL continued on next page 13 10 TIMER PAUSE Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages See pages 17 and 35 for more information 11 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER 12 POWER LEVEL Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to
43. tone YOU SEE will sound When you open the door or touch OFF CANCEL you will see the time of day Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully In This Section To get the best cooking results Cooking at high cook power Cooking at lower cook powers Using AUTO COOK Auto cook chart Using EASY DEFROST Defrost chart Cooking with more than one cook cycle Using POPCORN Using BEVERAGE Using PERSONAL CHOICE Using ADD MINUTE Adding or subtracting cook time Using PAUSE Using AUTO START To get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time If necessary touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle see page 33 for more information 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 18 e If a glass cover is not available use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e Although a new rating method rates this oven at 900 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 700 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method o
44. uickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting prick these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e
45. vents cracking e Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used ina microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers 42 without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 14 high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than 74 Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also be tween two aluminum containers e Always place container on turntable e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary
46. will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You cannot use ADD MINUTE with POPCORN BEVERAGE AUTO COOK AUTO START or EASY DEFROST e You cannot use ADD MINUTE to start the oven if any program other than the Minute Timer is on the Display continued on next page USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Make sure food is in oven 2 Choose ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for one minute When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound TOUCH YOU SEE E a I e IId COOK YOU SEE Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset cook time is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 7 after choosing the function NOTE When changing cook time you must touch COOK POWER within two seconds after the last time you touched the chosen function s command pad for example EASY DEFROST After two seconds cooking will start for the last cook time entered To increase cook time by 7 To decrease cook time by 7 34 TOUCH a second time YOU SEE DEFROST A A example for defrost YOU SEE DEFROST Loft USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using PAUSE PAUSE lets you stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir turn over food or add ingredients during the cooking process 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Touch in instructions for first cooking cycle See pages
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