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Whirlpool MT1850XW User's Manual

1. m oO gt Cc i 37 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 e Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions e Have you checked your home s main fuses or circuit breaker box e Have you checked the electric company for a power failure If the microwave oven will not run e Is the oven being used as a timer e Is the door firmly closed and latched Did you touch START s Did you follow the directions exactly if the microwave cooking times seem too long Is the electric supply to your home or wall outlets low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting e Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time 38 If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking e Is the oven door closed completely Have you set the controls as a minute timer e Is the oven in standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK 1 See page 17 If you do not hear the programming tone e Is the command correct e Has the tone been cancelled Se
2. The COOK 1 and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show you that the timer is running The Display counts down to show you how much time is left During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off 27 2 zZ D lt D ir D gt lt m Z m z Using Your Microwave Oven Continued auTO COOR SET cooK QUICK DEFROST ooh get get ace COOK KEEP 2 WARM AUTO COOK cooK SET 1 1 QUICK DEFROST OH na AUTO cooK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER auTO COOK COOK SET POWER QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET 1 TIMER Quick DEFROST COOK POWER coon KEEP 1 WARM auTO 7 28 88 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER 28 When the set time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that the Minute Timer has ended until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day NOTE Opening the oven door stops the count down Close the door and touch START to continue the timing countdown Using delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automati cally at a later time Use the Cook 1 cycle at 0 Cook Power to delay the start of the Cook 2 cycle for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds
3. 1 Put in food and close the door See WARNING on page 29 2 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 60 minutes 1 hour 4 Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI 5 Touch the 0 Number Pad The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 6 Touch COOK 2 The COOK 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s 7 Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power y AUTO COOK COOR 8 Touch START During the Cook 1 cycle the oven will be off but the Display will count down the set time After this time is up the Cook 2 cycle will begin NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch uuIcK DEFROST START you have not set the oven properly Touch the CANCEL Pad and start over When using Delayed Start the oven cooks only during the Cook 2 cycle Additional information e You can t touch in more than 99 minutes 99 seconds of delay in the Cook 1 cycle e If you open the door before the oven begins to cook be sure to retouch START Cc 2 Z ep lt j Cc D oO J Oo gt lt m an lt m AWARNING To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start
4. outside edge of 1 2 to 2 quart microwavable baking dish Fish steaks HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Brush with melted butter and season if desired F oe ae Cook covered with plastic wrap vented Let stand Whole fish 7 5 2 to 62 minutes covered 2 minutes H ee o e Scallops HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Prepare as directed above Shrimp shelled HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Lobster tail HIGH 4to5 minutes Cut hard shell down middle with knife Grasp tail with both hands and open flat Place flesh side up in 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Cook covered with waxed paper Let stand covered 2 minutes caaaeaee 52 4 Orange Roughly fillets 1 to 114 pound 12 cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter or margarine cut into 4 inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 12 cup butter or margarine cut into pieces 1 4 cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 to 2 2 pounds whole whitefish cleaned Poached Fish Fillets 1 Arrange fillets with thicker piece to the outside in a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Pour wine over fillets Dot with butter Sprinkle with onion and pepper 2 Cook covered with waxed paper 3 4 to 5 4 minutes at Power Level 10 or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Baked Whitefish Meuniere 1 Combine butter parsley and lemon juice in a 1 2 quart microwa
5. 30 seconds or the time you have set as your favorite cycle 3 Touch a Number Pad for the new cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes The Display will show what you touched in even minutes This example shows 4 minutes 4 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 6 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro grammed to cook at full HIGH power 5 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 for 50 of full power 6 Touch START The AUTO SET Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in the preprogrammed cycle If you selected a Cook Power other than HIGH the Cook Power Indicator Light will also come on The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH When the Auto Set ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day NOTE You can set CO
6. WASHING MACHINES DRYERS amp IRONERS SERVICING WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES AUTHORIZED WHIRLPOOL SERVICE SERVICE COMPANIES XYZ SERVICE CO 123 MAPLE 999 9999 4 if you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appli ance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer autho rized servicer or Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action When requesting assistance please provide model number serial number date of pur chase and a complete description of the problem This information is needed in order to better respond to your request 39 lt i c m m o n m oO m i me Pd 2e lt a ie ptr D oq m Cooking Guide INTRODUCTION 1 How Your Microwave Oven Works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves Your microwave oven is con structed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube and microwaves are then sent into the cooking area through openings at the top of the oven Micro waves reflect off the metal walls of the oven Since microwaves do not
7. Z Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Quick PCR ins mp E ZED Quicn COOK DEFROST POWFA AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WAHM uuta coon DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP COOK SET 1 2 WARM 1 QUICK DEFROST B oo AUTO COOR LUUK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICH COON DEFROST POWER AUTO COON COOK COOK Set 1 2 POWER QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER 18 Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook cycle you have touched in 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST The QUICK DE FROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 4 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s 5 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 4 minutes 30 seconds 6 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 8 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro grammed to cook at full HIG
8. 12 cup butterscotch pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 212 cups miniature marshmallows 21 4 cups crisp rice cereal 34 cup water 1 rounded teaspoon instant coffee granules 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey whipped cream Egg Custard 1 Pour milk into a 2 cup glass measuring cup Cook 31 to 4 2 minutes at Power Level 6 or until almost boiling Beat eggs slightly in a mixing bowl add remaining ingredients except nutmeg Stir milk into egg mixture 2 Pour custard mixture into two buttered 6 ounce custard cups Place cups in oven Cook uncovered 7 to 8 minutes at Power Level 4 or until set Remove cups and sprinkle with nutmeg Set on rack to cool Makes 2 servings Pineapple Bread Pudding 1 Melt butter in a 2 quart glass measuring cup 45 seconds at Power Level 10 Add pudding mix cinnamon eggs milk undrained pineapple coconut and rum extract blend thoroughly 2 Fold in bread cubes Pour mixture into a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes at Power Level 7 or until knife inserted near center comes out clean Let stand on a flat surface for 10 minutes Serve warm Makes 12 servings Butter Scotch Krispie Treats 1 Combine butterscotch pieces and butter in a 2 quart microwavable glass casserole Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 7 or until melted Stir in marshmal lows Cook uncovered 3 to 4 4 minutes at Power Level 6 or until
9. 2 Lep lt j m D co j gt lt m oO m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued KEEP WARM 26 UUICR DEFROST Using KEEP WARM Hot cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes KEEP WARM can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle 1 Put cooked hot food in oven and close door 2 Touch KEEP WARM The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on The Display will show the time of day 3 Touch START The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will stay on The oven light and the fan will come on The Display will continue to show the time of day e KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM Close the door and touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired e Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about 1 hour 40 minutes is not recommended The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time To automatically follow another cycle e While you are touching in cooking instructions touch KEEP WARM before touching START OR 1 After the oven starts operating touch KEEP WARM and th
10. 2 paper 52 612 minutes towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes HIGH 62 72 minutes Remove pouch from box Pierce pouch with fork Place in 1 2 quart microwavable casserole After cooking iet stand 2 minutes Place trimmed cauliflower and 2 tablespoons water in 1 or HIGH 1 2 quart covered microwavable casserole Cook until tender 6 7 minutes crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 3 4 minutes HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper 412 52 minutes towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place sliced celery and 2 tablespoons water in 12 quart covered microwavable casserole Stir halfway through HIGH cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes 6 7 minutes ee VEGETABLES VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Cooking Time Special Instructions Beets Place beets and 4a cup water in 11 2 quart microwavable Fresh HIGH covered casserole Rearrange halfway through cooking Cook 1 Ib 142 1512 minutes until beets pierce easily with fork Let stand covered 2 minutes Peel after cooking Broccoli Place broccoli in single layer in 2 quart baking dish with Fresh spears HIGH flowerets toward center of dish Add 2 tablespoons water 1 Ib 5 6 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Frozen chopped HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place on 2 paper towels 10 oz 6 7 minutes After cooking
11. Number Pads for the correct time of day The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 3 25 3 Touch START The colon will stop flashing The Clock is set If you have touched in an incorrect time such as 12 65 Err will show on the Display Touch CLOCK SET and start over NOTE To reset the clock touch CLOCK SET The current time will show on the Display and the colon will flash Continue to set the clock as shown above Cooking in your microwave oven Important things to remember to get the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom mended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food e Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes o If a glass cover is not available use waxpaper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking e ALWAYS cook food with turntable in place a Z ep lt j D O o i D lt m oO lt m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK COOK COOK SET 1 2 1 QUICK cooK DEFROST POWER cook conK I 2 WARM u T QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QuicK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST PO
12. PRONG 6 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 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 7 To test the oven plug it ino the E proper electrical outlet Put about 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 It is the personal responsibility and obliga tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the ground ing instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an exten sion cor
13. Power Level 10 or until juices run clear Let stand covered 3 minutes Makes 2 servings Sherried Chicken 1 Arrange chicken with thicker pieces to the outside in an 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Sprinkle with pepper and top with onion Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl Pour mixture evenly over chicken Cover with plastic wrap vent 2 Cook 15 to 17 minutes at Power Level 10 or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear turn over halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Stir pan juices until smooth and spoon over chicken Makes 4 servings 61 Basic Scrambled Eggs Special Instructions Use 10 ounce microwavable bowl or custard cup for 1 to 2 eggs use 1 quart microwavable casserole for z 4 to 6 eggs Place butter in dish Cook uncovered 20 to 40 seconds at Power Level 10 or until butter melts Beat eggs and milk together with fork until 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon salt Eggs Tablespoons Teaspoons Cooking time of Milk of Butter Power Level 7 1 1 1 50 to 60 seconds 2 i 2 o E 2 2 to 21 2 minutes i 4 P 3 wa minutes 6 6 6 5 to igiibe dash of ground black pepper 1 pound ground lean beef 4 slices American process cheese 4 hamburger buns 8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread toasted sliced 12 pound cooked corned beef 1 can 8 ounces sauerkraut rinsed and drained 12 cup c
14. Power Level 6 or until cheese is melted Makes 15 appetizers Sweet and Sour Tuna Crackers 1 Combine ingredients except crackers in a mixing bowl blend thoroughly 2 Spread mixture on crackers Arrange 8 crackers in a circle on a paper plate Cook uncovered 25 to 30 seconds at Power Level 10 or until tuna mixture bubbles Repeat with remaining crackers Makes 24 appetizers Spaghetti Sauce 1 Combine onion garlic and oil in a 1 quart microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 1 to 1 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until onion is tender 2 Add remaining ingredients Cook covered 3 minutes at Power Level 10 and then 812 minutes at Power Level 5 stir twice Makes about 17 4 cups Chocolate Sauce 1 Combine dry ingredients in a 1 quart glass measuring cup stir in milk Add butter and corn syrup 2 Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until sauce is thickened and smooth stir twice Stir in vanilla extract Makes cup 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can 10 2 ounces condensed beef broth 1 slice of toasted French bread 12 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 12 pound ground lean beef 1 egg slightly beaten 14 cup soft fresh bread crumbs 1 4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion 2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 tablespoon finely chopped green pepper 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1 teaspo
15. currants 1 cup slivered almond 3 4 cup candied cherries halved 3 4 cup candied pineapple 3 4 cup flour 3 4 cup packed dark brown sugar 12 cup shortening 3 eggs 2 tablespoons rum or brandy 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 4 teaspoon almond extract 12 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace 12 teaspoon baking powder 12 teaspoon salt Fruitcake 1 Line a 10 to 12 cup microwavable tube dish with paper towels set aside 2 Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl blend thoroughly Pour batter into prepared pan Cook covered with paper towel 12 to 13 minutes at Power Level 7 or until cake pulls away from the sides of the pan Let stand 15 minutes on a flat surface before inverting onto a rack to cool To store wrap in foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate no longer than 4 weeks Makes 1 cake 55 VEGETABLES Vegetables Beets Fresh 1 Ib Broccoli Fresh spears 1 Ib Frozen chopped 10 02 Frozen spears 10 02 Brussels Sprouts Fresh 1 Ib 3 4 cups Frozen 10 o2 Cabbage Fresh chopped 1 Ib 1 medium Wedges 1 Ib 1 medium Carrots Fresh sliced 2 cups Frozen crinkle cut 10 oz Frozen whole baby 10 oz pouch Cauliflower Fresh whole 1 Ib Fresh flowerets 2 cups Frozen flowerets 10 oz Celery Fresh sliced 4 cups 1 inch pieces VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Cooking Time l Special Instructions Place beets and Y4 cup water in 11 2
16. dish Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes at Power Level 7 or until knife inserted near center comes out clean Let stand on a flat surface for 10 minutes Serve warm Makes 12 servings Butter Scotch Krispie Treats 1 Combine butterscotch pieces and butter in a 2 quart microwavable glass casserole Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 7 or until melted Stir in marshmal lows Cook uncovered 3 to 4 2 minutes at Power Level 6 or until marshmallows are softened stir twice Blend until smooth 2 Stir rice cereal into marshmallow mixture Press into buttered 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish Let stand until cool and set Cut into squares Makes about 25 squares Irish Coffee 1 Combine water instant coffee and sugar in an 8 ounce microwavable coffee cup Cook uncovered 1 to 1 minutes at Power Level 10 or until hot 2 Stir in whiskey and garnish with whipped cream Makes about 1 cup 3 4 cup milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 package 3 2 ounces instant vanilla pudding 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs slightly beaten 3 cups milk 1 can 81 4 ounces crushed pineapple undrained 1 2 cup flaked coconut 1 teaspoon rum extract optional 8 slices white bread French bread or raisin nut bread cut into 12 inch cubes 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
17. drippings cook bacon on a rack placed inside a microwavable baking dish 7 Microwave Power Levels Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels 11 levels including 0 to give you maximum flexibil ity and control over cooking When your cooking program is completed a beep automatically sounds The 3 table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels z MICROWAVE POWER LEVEL CHART D fep Power Level Use m 10 Boil water e Brown ground beef e Make candy Cook poultry pieces fish vegetables e Cook tender cuts of meat 9 r Saute e Reheat rice pasta amp vegetables 8 e Reheat prepared foods quickly Reheat e Reheat sandwiches 7 e Cook egg milk and cheese dishes Medium High e Cook cakes breads e Melt chocolate 6 e Cook veal Medium Cook whole fish e Cook puddings and custards 5 e Cook ham whole poultry lamb Medium Low e Cook rib roast sirloin tip 4 Defrost e Thaw meat poultry and seafood H 3 e Cook less tender cuts of meat Low Cook pork chops roast 2 e Take chill out of fruit Simmer e Clarify butter 1 e Keep casseroles and main dishes warm Warm e Soften butter and cream cheese 0 e Standing time e Independent timer 45 MEAT Now with the help of your microwave you can serve twice the meal in half the time Best of all you don t have to remember to take
18. for the defrosting time you want Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK 1 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch COOK POWER To use HIGH power skip to Step 6 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle Touch COOK 2 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the second cycle Touch COOK POWER If you want to use HIGH power skip to Step 10 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle Touch START This mode is useful for quick cooking of small items and separate portions This mode is necessary for efficient cooking of most foods Failure to use the correct Cook Power may result in over or under cooking This mode lets you select up to ten commonly used cooking times by touching only one Number Pad for each time This mode decreases the amount of time needed to thaw frozen food before cooking This mode lets you cook at two different Cook Powers one after another Using this mode lets you fine tune your cooking for better results continued on next page 7 eP lag ep gt e f c _ m Getting Acquainted Continued Type ot cooking Howyouuseit Whyyouuseit Pause Put food in the oven and close the This mode lets you set the oven to door pause between cycles for stirring Touch in the desired cooking tur
19. let stand 2 minutes Frozen spears HIGH 10 oz 52 62 minutes Brussels Sprouts Place Brussel sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart Fresh HIGH microwable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking 1 tb 52 62 minutes Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes 3 4 cups Frozen HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper 10 oz 52 62 minutes towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Cabbage Place cabbage and 1 4 cup water in 2 quart microwavable Fresh chopped 1 Ib HIGH 612 72 minutes covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes 1 medium Wedges Place cabbage and cup water in 2 quart microwavable 1 Ib HIGH covered casserole Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 1 medium 62 72 minutes 2 minutes Carrots Place carrots and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart covered Fresh sliced HIGH casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until 2 cups 5 6 minutes fork tender Let stand covered 2 minutes Frozen crinkle cut HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper 10 oz Frozen whole baby 10 oz pouch 512 6 minutes HIGH 6142 72 minutes towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Remove pouch from box Pierce pouch with fork Place in 1 2 quart microwavable casserole After cooking iet stand 2 minutes Cauliflower Fresh whole 1 Ib Fresh flowerets 2 cups Frozen flowerets 10
20. lt gt a Whirlpdol Home Appliances Use amp Care Guide Model and serial number label Defrost guide Auto set guide Door latches MICROWAVE OVEN MT1850XW MT1851XW Contents Page Important Safety Instructions 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 4 Getting Acquainted 0 000000 0 5 Microwave oven features 5 Control panel features 00000 0 ee 6 Quick reference cooking guide 7 Using Your Microwave Oven 9 Microwave oven controls aie 9 Audible signals 10 Setting the clock 0 0 00000000 10 Cooking in your microwave oven el Cooking at high cook power 2 12 Cooking at lower cook powers 13 Using AUTO SET 00 0 cccccecceestteseeeeeees 14 Defrosting cccccccccecececceeeeeeeeeteeseeeeeeea 16 Cooking automatically after defrosting 18 Cooking in more than one cook cycle 20 Using PAUSE cccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeetttetees 23 Using KEEP WARN aaaeei 26 Using the Minute Timer 00 27 Using delayed start 0 cceeecteeeeeentees 28 Other operating hints 29 Installation Instructions 0 008 30 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 32 Cleaning the microwave oven 000 32 How Your Microwave oven Wor
21. marshmallows are softened stir twice Blend until smooth 2 Stir rice cereal into marshmallow mixture Press into buttered 8x8x2 inch microwavable baking dish Let stand until cool and set Cut into squares Makes about 25 squares irish Coffee 1 Combine water instant coffee and sugar in an 8 ounce microwavable coffee cup Cook uncovered 1 to 112 minutes at Power Level 10 or until hot 2 Stir in whiskey and garnish with whipped cream Makes about 1 cup APPENDIX REHEATING To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave it is important to follow several guidelines Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable container The food will heat more evenly if covered with a microwava ble lid or plastic wrap vented Remove cover carefully to prevent steam burns Use the following chart as a guide for reheating cooked food Power Cook P Item Level Time Special Instructions p Sliced meat 3 slices 8 30 to 60 seconds Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Cover inch thick with plastic wrap and vent NOTE Gravy or sauce helps to keep meat juicy Chicken pieces Place chicken pieces on microwavable plate 1 breast 8 11 2 to 2 minutes Cover with pl
22. oz HIGH 6 7 minutes HIGH 3 4 minutes HIGH 42 52 minutes Place trimmed cauliflower and 2 tablespoons water in 1 or 1e quart covered microwavable casserole Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Celery Fresh sliced 4 cups 1 inch pieces HIGH 6 7 minutes Place sliced celery and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart covered microwavable casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes ee VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE continued Vegetables Cooking Time Special Instructions Peas black eyed Place peas and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart covered Frozen HIGH microwavable casserole Stir halfway through cooking 16 oz 9 10 minutes _ Let stand covered 2 minutes Peas green Place shelled peas and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart Fresh HIGH covered microwavable casserole Stir halfway through 1 ib 4 cups 11 13 minutes cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Frozen HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box or pouch Place box on 2 9 oz pouch 3 4 minutes paper towels Pierce pouch with fork and place in 1 2 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2 minutes Frozen HIGH i 10 oz 32 42 minutes i ses a S Sao pasem Potatoes sweet Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in 11 2 quart cut up microwavable covered casser
23. portions will receive the most microwave energy and the food will cook evenly Also arrange food in a single layer rather than stacking to permit more even cooking Shielding Strips of aluminum foil which block microwaves are sometimes placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular shaped pans to prevent those portions from overcooking Irregular food shapes such as poultry legs and wings tips can be shielded with foil to keep them from overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from the oven walls 42 Piercing To prevent bursting food enclosed ina shell skin or membrane must be pierced prior to cooking Such foods include both the yolks and whites of eggs hot dogs clams oysters and many whole vegetables such as potatoes and squash Testing for Doneness Because foods cook so quickly in a microwave oven it is necessary to test for doneness frequently Check recipes for specific visual doneness information Standing Time Food is often allowed to stand for 2 to 10 minutes after being removed from the micro wave oven Usually the food is covered during standing time to retain heat Most foods are removed from the oven while still slightly under cooked and finish cooking during standing time The internal temperature of food will rise about 10 during standing time 5 Microwave Safe Utensils Never use metal or metal trimmed utensils in your microwave oven Microwaves cannot penetrate metal They
24. them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 6 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro grammed to cook at full HIGH power Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power Touch COOK 2 The COOK 2 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s 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 4 minutes 30 seconds 8 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 10 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro uck coox grammed to cook at full HIGH power Q DEFROST POWER COOK POWER want in the second cycle The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 4 for 40 of full power 4 Mure 9 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER e Z ep lt n ama Po O JJ fon D lt rm a lt m P z Ser Co WARM 10 Touch START When you touch START the AN C
25. will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause arcing which resembles lightn ing Most heat resistant nonmetallic cooking uten sils are safe for use in your microwave oven However some may contain materials that render them unsuitable for microwave cooking If you have any doubts about a particular utensil there s a sim ple way to find out if it can be used in your micro wave oven Testing Utensils for Microwave Use Place the utensil in question next to a glass measure filled with water in the microwave oven Cook 1 minute at Power Level 10 If the water is warm and the utensil remains cool the utensil is microwavable However if the utensil becomes warm microwaves are being absorbed by the utensil and it should not be used in the microwave oven You probably have many items on hand in your kitchen right now that can be used as cooking equipment in your microwave oven Read through the following checklist 1 Dinner Plates Many kinds of tableware are microwavable This would include most brands of oven tempered glass cookware Do not however use delicate tumblers wine glasses etc in the oven as they may possibly shatter 2 Glassware Some glassware that is heat resistant is microwavable This would include all brands of oven tempered glass cookware Do not however use delicate tumblers wine glasses etc in the oven as they may possibly shatter 3 Paper Paper plates and containers witho
26. 1 Place cubes in 2 2 quart microwavable casserole 2 Ibs HIGH 10 minutes Pour 1 cup water or broth over cubes Cook inch cubes then then covered Stir cubes halfway through cooking Cook Cook 2 until fork tender Let stand covered 10 minutes 3 27 32 minutes Note For faster cooking and slightly less tender per pound ness beef cubes for stew may be cooked at PL 10 for 10 minutes then at PL 3 for j 35 minutes per pound Ground beef HIGH 4 5 minutes Crumble beef and place in microwavable sieve or 1 Ib colander Place sieve in bowl to collect drippings Cover with waxed paper Stir after 212 minutes to break meat apart After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes If meat is still pink cover and cook 1 more minute oe eee ae Scanian a Hamburgers HIGH Form patties with depression in center of each Fresh or defrosted Place on microwavable roast rack Brush with frozen browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper 4 oz each Turn over halfway through cooking Let stand 1 patty i 1Va minutes covered 1 minute 2 patties i 14 2 minutes 4 patties 22 32 minutes Pot roast Cook 1 Pierce roast deeply on both sides in several places 3 4 Ibs i HIGH 15 minutes Place roast in large cooking bag place in micro then then wavable dish Add desired seasonings and 1 cup Cook 2 liquid over roast Close bag loosely with micro 3 30 35 minutes wavable closure or s
27. 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon 12 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 package 3 4 ounces instant vanilla pudding 1 teaspoon cinnamon 3 eggs slightly beaten 3 cups milk 1 can 814 ounces crushed pineapple undrained 14 cup flaked coconut 1 teaspoon rum extract optional 8 slices white bread French bread or raisin nut bread cut into 4 inch cubes 1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar 12 cup butterscotch pieces 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 2 cups miniature marshmallows 212 cups crisp rice cereal 34 cup water 1 rounded teaspoon instant coffee granules 2 teaspoons sugar 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey whipped cream Egg Custard 1 Pour milk into a 2 cup glass measuring cup Cook 3 to 41 2 minutes at Power Level 6 or until almost boiling Beat eggs slightly in a mixing bowl add remaining ingredients except nutmeg Stir milk into egg mixture 2 Pour custard mixture into two buttered 6 ounce custard cups Place cups in oven Cook uncovered 7 to 8 minutes at Power Level 4 or until set Remove cups and sprinkle with nutmeg Set on rack to cool Makes 2 servings Pineapple Bread Pudding 1 Melt butter in a 2 quart glass measuring cup 45 seconds at Power Level 10 Add pudding mix cinnamon eggs milk undrained pineapple coconut and rum extract blend thoroughly 2 Fold in bread cubes Pour mixture into a 2 quart microwavable baking
28. Delayed Start See pages 27 29 for more information 12 START Touch this pad after setting a function on the microwave oven to start the function 13 CANCEL Touch this pad once to stop the oven 14 or to cancel a reminder tone Touch it twice to remove the programming tone reminder tone and Minute Timer signal completely See page 10 for more information DOOR OPEN BUTTON Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities The following chart can be used as a quick reference when cooking For more in depth information see the corresponding sections in this Use and Care Guide Type of cooking Why you use it Put food in the oven and close the High power cooking Lower power cooking cook powers 1 9 Defrosting Two cycle cooking door Touch COOK 1 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK 1 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want Touch COOK POWER Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch AUTO SET Touch a Number Pad for the cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes Touch COOK POWER Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want Touch START Put food in the oven and close the door Touch QUICK DEFROST Touch Number Pads
29. H power 7 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60 of full power STAAT AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 2 1 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QuicK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP ET 1 2 WARM S QuicK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK OEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER E 8 Touch START When you touch START the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on All other Indicator Lights will go off The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the Quick Defrost cycle When the defrost time ends the microwave oven automatically lets the food stand for the same amount of time used for defrosting The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light stays on and the Display counts down the standing time During the countdown the oven will be dark and the fan will be off When the standing time is over you will hear 2 beeps and the Cook cycle will start The COOK 1 indicator Light will be on during the Cook cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the second cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power o
30. OK 1 or COOK 1 and 2 to follow Auto Set see pages 20 22 for instructions 15 Cc 2 ep lt jon mo oO a i gt lt m an lt m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK COOK KEEP QUICK SET 1 2 WARM E 28 28 QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER auTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER i aie ge gett gee Changing the preprogrammed setting You can change the preprogrammed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET to the time and power you most often use To change the AUTO SET setting follow these steps 1 Touch AUTO SET twice 2 Touch the Number Pads for the new desired cooking time If HIGH Cook Power is desired skip to Step 5 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the Number Pad for the desired Cook Power 5 Touch AUTO SET Touch CANCEL The oven will remember that time and Cook Power for future use NOTE If electric power ever goes off the oven will go back to the preprogrammed 2 minutes 30 seconds at HIGH Cook Power setting Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking For suggested defrost times see the guide behind the oven door 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 3 Tou
31. OOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in the first cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH All other ere E Indicator Lights will go off The Display counts down the cooking time to show how much time is left in the first cycle UTE KEEP For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH You will hear 2 beeps at the end of the Cook 1 cycle You can either open the door to check OU 600K stir or turn over the food etc or you can let the oven start the next cycle If you do open the door touch START after closing the door to restart the oven cook cook The COOK 2 indicator Light will be on during the second cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show quick how much time is left in the second cycle DEFROST SET For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH QuIC DEFROST When the Cook 2 cycle ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 ae 09 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL
32. One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1 cup of chocolate pieces will take 3 to 4 minutes Two squares of unsweetened chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 4 to 6 minutes Stir until smooth 44 Melting Caramels Combine one 14 ounce pack age of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a 4 cup glass measuring cup Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7 or until melted stirring every minute Toasting Almonds Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine per V2 cup of nuts Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 10 or until light brown stirring every minute Toasting Coconut Place unsweetened flaked or grated coconut in a 9 inch glass pie plate Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7 or until light brown Stir every minute Freshening Up Stale Chips and Pretzels Place chips or pretzels in a napkin lined wicker basket Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per cup at Power Level 10 or until snacks feel warm Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving Warming Bread and Rolls Wrap in a napkin or place in a napkin lined wicker basket Cook un covered 30 seconds to 1 minute at Power Level 8 or until bread or rolls feel warm Cooking Bacon Place bacon slices on a double thickness of paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel Cook uncovered 1 to 1 minutes per slice at Power Level 10 or until crisp If you wish to save the
33. Power can be selected by touching AUTO SET and the corresponding Number Pad 1 9 You don t need to touch any additional Number Pads as you do when using COOK 1 or COOK 2 This provides a short cut method for setting commonly used cooking times The AUTO SET chart included with your microwave oven and the AUTO SET guide on the inner door panel helps you cook various food items without having to look up the cooking times A preset time of 2 minutes 30 seconds at HIGH Cook Power is available by touching just the AUTO SET pad The time may be changed to any time from 0 99 minutes 0 99 seconds allowing you to store your favorite cooking time and Cook Power or to preprogram the oven for someone else to cook an already prepared dish at a later time See page 16 for instructions AUTO SET 901014 POWER START AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO coon SET 1 QUICK COON DEFROST POWER AUTO cook KEEP SET WARM Quick COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO cook SET 1 QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOR KEEP ET 1 WARM QUICK COUR CALCE POWER 6 geht get get Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch AUTO SET Option Skip to Step 6 if you want to use the preset cooking time and Cook Power The AUTO SET Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show 2 minutes
34. WER ooh gett gee get Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them The example shows 1 minute 30 seconds 4 Touch START The oven will automatically cook at HIGH Cook Power The COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing the cooking time Cooking time can be changed any time before or after touching START 1 Touch COOK 1 2 Touch numbers for the new time 3 Touch START Cook 1 cycle will continue cooking for the new time 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 percen
35. aged or dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards may 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 may result e Do not use outdoors Damage to the oven or electrical shock may result Do not immerse cord or plug in water Electrical shock may result To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions including the SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Keep cord away from heated surfaces Electrical shock may result e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Electrical shock may result See door surface and interior cleaning instruc tions on page 32 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appli ance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper can char or burn and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Test dinnerware or cookware before using See page 37 Some dishes melamine Cen tura etc absorb microwave energy becom ing too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Remove wire twist ties from paper or Plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in meta
36. astic wrap and vent 1 leg and thigh 8 1 to 11 2 minutes Fish fillet Place fish on microwavable plate Cover with plas 6 8 02 8 11 2 to 2 minutes tic wrap and vent Lasagna Place lasagna on microwavable plate Cover with 1 serving 10 2 oz 8 31 2 to 41 2 minutes plastic wrap and vent Casserole Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once 1 cup 8 1 to 11 2 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 8 5 to 5 minutes Casserole Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once cream or cheese halfway through cooking 1 cup 5 2 to 3 minutes 4 cups 5 111 to 121 2 minutes Sloppy joe or Reheat filling and bun separately Cook filling barbecued beef covered in microwavable casserole stir once Heat 1 sandwich 9 45 to 60 seconds bun as directed in chart below 2 cup meat filling without bun Mashed potatoes Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once 1 cup 8 3 to 31 2 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 8 6 to 61 2 minutes Baked beans Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once 1 cup 9 2 to 21 2 minutes halfway through cooking Ravioli or Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once pasta in sauce halfway through cooking 1 cup 9 2 to 3 minutes 4 cups 9 7 to 8 minutes Rice Cook covered in microwavable casserole stir once 1 cup 9 1 to 11 2 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 9 31 2 to 4 minutes Sandwich roll or bun Wrap in paper towel and place on roast rack 1 roll 8 10 to 15 seconds Vegetables Cook cove
37. avable closure or 165 F string Turn over roast halfway through cooking After cooking let stand in bag 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperature of pork should reach 170 F before serving Sausage links HIGH Pierce links and place on microwavable roast rack Fresh Cover with waxed paper or paper towel 1 2 oz each After cooking let stand covered 1 minute 2 links 45 60 seconds 4 links 1 1 minutes 6 links 112 2 minutes 48 MEAT COOKING TABLE continued a ee a Power Meat Level Cooking Time Special Instructions Sausage patties HIGH Place sausage patties in a circle on microwavable Fresh 2 oz each roast rack Brush with browning agent if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn patties over halfway 2 patties 12 2 minutes 4 patties 212 3 minutes through cooking After cooking let stand 2 minutes 8 patties i 4 5 minutes Spareribs 5 22 27 minutes Place ribs cut into serving size pieces bone side 212 312 Ibs per pound down in large cooking bag Place bag in 3 quart 165 F microwavable casserole Add 1 cup water to bag Close bag loosely with microwavable closure or string Turn over ribs rearranging carefully halfway through cooking Cook until meat is fork tender Carefully remove ribs then 5 10 minutes If desired brush sauce over ribs Cook covered with waxed paper Let stand covered 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Internal temperat
38. ave oven with your name and address to Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M 63 Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven Important Safety Instructions Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation However as with any appliance there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit AWARNING following e Read all instructions before using the micro wave oven e Read and follow the specific Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Micro wave Energy found on page 4 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See Ground ing Instructions found on page 31 e Install or locate this appliance only in accor dance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 30 e Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in this oven e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual 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 dam
39. ch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 4 Touch START The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is in the Quick Defrost cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time is left When the defrost time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST If the defrosting instructions call for stirring or turning over the food in the middle of the defrost cycle program PAUSE after QUICK DEFROST See pages 24 25 for more information Standing time after defrosting For best results allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting This helps equalize the tempera ture of the food to provide more even defrosting When COOK 1 follows QUICK DEFROST the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST COOK 1 will begin after the automatic standing time See Cooking automatically after defrosting page 18 For a different standing time 1 Touch QUICK DEFROST and the desir
40. cutlets 6 7 8 minutes Place cutlets in bottom of oiled microwavable about 1 Ib per pound baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover 4 pieces with waxed paper Turn over and rearrange cutlets halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Drain on paper towel LAMB Lamb roast 5 12 13 minutes Place roast fat side up on microwavable roast rack rolled boneless per pound Brush lamb with marinade or desired seasonings 3 4 Ibs RARE 135 F such as rosemary thyme or marjoram Cover with 13 14 minutes waxed paper Turn over roast after 15 minutes and per pound again after 30 minutes Shield if necessary MEDIUM 145 F Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 16 minutes 15 minutes per pound Temperature may rise about 10 F WELL 155 F Lamb stew cubes Cook 1 Place cubes in 2 quart microwavable casserole 2 Ibs HIGH 10 minutes Add desired seasonings such as rosemary thyme then and marjoram and 1 cup water Cook covered Cook 2 Stir cubes twice during cooking Cook until 3 30 minutes fork tender Let stand covered 15 minutes per pound NOTE For faster cooking and slightly less tenderness lamb cubes for stew may be cooked at PL 10 for 10 minutes then at PL 3 for 35 minutes per pound a es 47 MEAT COOKING TABLE continued ae ad tte er Power Cooking Meat Level Time Special Instructions PORK Bacon s
41. d with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing 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 ground ing 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 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes Do not remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 31 Z pal gt a pe D Z Nn es Cc oD 7e Caring For Your Microwave Oven 32 Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning Wash by hand in mild detergent or in a dishwasher Do not operate the microwave oven when turntable is removed for cleaning 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 th
42. during cooking Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 51 FISH amp SHELLFISH Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking In just a few minutes your seafood will be tender and moist keeping its true flavor and mild taste Cooking Fish amp Shellfish Tips amp Techniques Completely defrost fish and shellfish before cooking e Arrange unevenly shaped pieces with thicker parts toward the outside of the dish Arrange shellfish in a single layer for even cooking e Always use the shortest cooking time Fish is done the moment it turns opaque and the thickest part begins to flake Shellfish is done when the shell turns from pink to red and the flesh is opaque and firm e The type of cover used will determine whether fish is baked or poached For poached fish cover with microwavable lid or plastic wrap vented for baked fish place waxed paper over container Cook fish that is coated or prepared with sauce uncovered or lightly covered with waxed paper This keeps the coatings from becoming soggy and the sauce from getting watery FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE Cooking Time Fish Power Level Minutes Per Pound Special Instructions Fish fillets HIGH 4 to 5 minutes Arrange fish in single layer with thickest portion toward S r
43. e Minute Timer function and a Cook or Defrost cycle If you don t hear a tone it is because of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed For example a tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad To remove the programming tone 1 Open the door 2 Touch CANCEL twice then touch START 3 Programming tones will be cancelled To replace the tones e Repeat the steps above To remove all tones 1 Open the door 2 Touch CANCEL twice touch 0 then touch START 3 All audible tones including Minute Timer signal will be cancelled NOTE Do not remove all tones if you use the Minute Timer To replace the tones e Repeat the steps above NOTE If your electricity goes off the audible signals will come back on Repeat steps above if you want to remove them again Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in a tone sounds and the Display shows 88 88 If the electric power ever goes off the Display will again show 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 CLOCK SET The Display will show a 0 and the colon will start to flash The first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Display will go blank If the Display goes blank touch CLOCK SET again and continue AUTO SET QUICH DEFROST COOK COOK 1 2 QUICK DEFROST 2 Touch
44. e Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start such as dishes with milk or eggs cream soups and cooked meats or fish Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS e Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly e Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle Other operating hints There are a number of things you can do with your microwave oven Some will be reminders Others will be mentioned for the first time To double check settings while the oven is running Touch the Command Pad for the setting you want to check The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the Display for 5 seconds Then the Display returns to showing what the oven is doing To stop the oven while it is running 1 Open the door The oven will stop To restart the oven close the door and touch START 2 Touch CANCEL All instructions will be erased You must touch in new instructions 3 If you touch two instructions into the same cycle the second set of instructions will cancel the first 29 Installation Instructions Before you begin carefully read the following instructions Installing your microwave oven 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside
45. e areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth when cleaning surfaces Rinse well ACAUTION Abrasive cleansers steel wool 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 How Your Microwave Oven Works Magnetron Oven cavity 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 can t see them but you can see what they do The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through glass paper and most 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 li
46. e halfway through QUICK DEFROST to allow you to stir turn over or rearrange the food for more even defrosting 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want 4 Touch PAUSE 5 Touch START When half of the QUICK DEFROST time is remaining you will hear 2 beeps and the oven will shut off AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER lE 6 Open the door You can stir turn over or rearrange the food being defrosted if needed Close the door 7 Touch START to continue QUICK DEFROST NOTE The oven will remain off until you touch START When the defrost time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Adding PAUSE between cycles Pause can be added to any cycle in operation as long as there is another cycle programmed to follow 1 Touch PAUSE 2 Touch START The microwave oven will stop automatically after the cycle in operation You will hear 2 beeps START must be touched to continue with the next cycle 25 Cc
47. e page 10 If the fan seems to be running slower than usual e Has the oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature If there has been a power interruption the Display will show 88 88 Reset the clock See page 11 2 If you need assistance Call Whirlpool COOL LINE service assistance telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If 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 nation wide network of autho rized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty serv ice anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our COOL LINE service assistance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under lt gt ox Whirlpool SERVICE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR REPAIRING amp PARTS APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR OR
48. ed time 2 Touch COOK 2 3 Touch Number Pads for the desired standing time 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch O for zero Cook Power 6 Touch START When QUICK DEFROST is over the oven will shut off Two beeps will sound The Display will count down the new standing time programmed About the Quick Defrost cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the Quick Defrost cycle into three equal parts First part 80 of full Cook Power Second part 50 of full Cook Power Third part 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely Changing or adding defrost time You can change the defrosting time any time before or after touching START 1 Touch QUICK DEFROST 2 Touch Number Pads for new time 3 Touch START Any new time setting made while Quick Defrost is operating will continue the defrosting at only 20 of full power The best time to change the setting is near the end of the Quick Defrost cycle 1 Open the door 2 Check the food with a long tined fork if center area is hard frozen set additional time Re member that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting 3 Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed OR Touch in new instructions for additional defrost ing time Cc Lep lt oO Cc a cD D j gt m jan lt m
49. en START 2 When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on and the time of day will be displayed while the oven continues to run 3 KEEP WARM will follow QUICK DEFROST COOK 1 COOK 2 or AUTO SET COOK 1 COOK POWEA START AUTO COOK COOK KEFP SET 1 2 WARM QuicK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK SET 1 2 QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER AUTO TOOK KEEP ET 1 S WARM QUICK COOK OEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WAAM LULI COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK ET 1 S 2 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer Use COOK 1 at 0 Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use 1 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 2 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 1 minute 45 seconds 3 Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI 4 Touch the O Number Pad The Display will show P 0 This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 5 Touch START NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch CANCEL and start over
50. en is in operation You can see inside the oven and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to stir rotate etc should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended for even cooking and speed in the microwave Factors affecting cooking time The cooking times given in the recipes in this book are approxi mate Many factors affect cooking times The tem perature of ingredients used in a recipe makes a big difference in the cooking time For example a cake made with cold butter milk and eggs will take con siderably longer to bake than one made with ingre dients that are at room temperature Range of cooking times Most of the recipes in this book give a range of cooking times In general you will find that the food remains undercooked at the lower end of the time range You may sometimes want to cook your food beyond the maximum time given Personal preferences vary as do the cooking speeds of different ovens under different condi tions While undercooked food may always be cooked a bit more overcooked food can be ruined Absorption 40 Some of the recipes particularly those for breads cakes and meats suggest that food be removed from the oven when it is still slightly under cooked This is not a mistake When allowed to stand the food will continue to cook outside the oven as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward If the food is
51. eral times with fork Place on 2 paper 1 Ib 6 7 minutes towels Turn zucchini over and rearrange halfway through cooking Let stand 2 minutes Frozen sliced HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper 16 oz 7 8 minutes towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes NOTE Frozen vegetables in larger or smaller quantities than listed in the chart or those in non microwavable bags may be cooked approximately 3 to 4 minutes per cup of vegetables Measure desired amount of vegetables into microwavable covered casserole and cook x z D D m RECIPES 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean dip 12 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 can 334 ounces tuna drained and flaked 1 package 3 ounces cream cheese softened 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple drained 12 tablespoon white vinegar teaspoon curry powder 24 crackers or melba toast rounds 12 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic pressed or finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce 14 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon cocoa 1 teaspoon flour dash of salt 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons butter or margarine 2 teaspoons light corn syrup 1 4 teaspoon vanilla extract 60 Nachos 1 Spread each tortilla chip with bean dip top with cheese Place chips on a paper plate 2 Cook uncovered 1 to 11 minutes at
52. f meats such as steaks and hamburgers They heat to a very high temperature and should be handled with great care Follow the manufacturer s guide lines for directions and proper use Do not use these utensils 43 6 Some Microwaving Tips Boiling Water Place 1 cup of water in a 2 cup glass measure and cook uncovered 2 to 3 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until boiling Instant Coffee Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug Cook uncovered 2 to 21 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until hot Stir in coffee crystals Hot Cocoa Place 1 or 2 teaspoons each of cocoa powder and sugar in an 8 ounce mug Gradually add 6 ounces of milk stirring to blend Cook un covered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 8 or until hot stirring once NOTE For safe heating of liquids in a microwave oven see Operating Safety Precautions on page 34 Heating Syrup or Honey Piace in a glass pitcher and cook uncovered at Power Level 10 until warm Stir once One cup syrup or honey will take 2 to 3 minutes Melting Butter or Margarine Place butter or margarine in a custard cup or glass measuring cup Cook uncovered at Power Level 10 until melted Softening Butter Margarine or Cream Cheese Unwrap and place on a serving plate Cook un covered at Power Level 1 checking at 20 second intervals Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate Pieces Place in a custard cup or glass bowl and cook uncovered at Power Level 7
53. fire hazard or explosion Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to main tain 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 containers touch the top or sides of the oven Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing if a fire should start in the oven cavity e do not open oven door e turn oven off unplug the oven or turn off the power at the main power supply Do not place anything within five inches of the left side of the oven Damage to the oven may result 35 i im m J gt ep Nn gt m C lt me m o gt oO Nn Operating Safety Precautions Continued Glass turntable 36 Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commerical pack age designed especially for microwave
54. g the Minute Timer or a delayed start time See pages 12 13 18 20 27 and 28 for more information COOK 2 Touch this pad to set the second Cook cycle when cooking at more than one Cook Power Also use this pad to change standing time and to set the Cook cycle after a delayed start time has been set with COOK 1 See pages 17 20 and 28 for more information QUICK DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before cooking See pages 16 17 for more information COOK POWER 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 Cooking Guide on page 40 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking KEEP WARM Touch this pad to keep food warm for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds See page 26 for more information PAUSE Touch this pad when you want the oven to pause between Cook cycles Pausing between cycles gives you time to stir turn over or rearrange the food or to add ingredients See pages 23 25 for more information CLOCK SET Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set time of day See pages 10 11 for more information Number Pads Touch a Number Pad after touching a Command Pad to tell the oven what time or Cook Power you wish to enter 0 Number Pad Touch this Number Pad when setting the Minute Timer or
55. is touched The Display will then show the time of day 21 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order However when the microwave oven is started it will automatically go through the cycles in the order of the examples described in this book For example if you program COOK 1 KEEP WARM and QUICK DEFROST the microwave oven will automatically follow this sequence QUICK DEFROST STANDING TIME gt COOK 1 KEEP WARM NOTE The microwave oven will automatically provide standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK 1 See page 17 22 Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before touching START or during oven operation 1 2 3 Touch number for new Cook Power or touch Touch the Cook cycle you wish to change or add COOK 1 or 2 Touch numbers for new time if desired Touch COOK POWER if change is desired COOK POWER again if HIGH is desired Touch in new cycle and time if desired Touch START Using PAUSE For best results some recipes call for stirring turning over or rearranging food or for adding ingredients during cooking Your microwave oven can be set to pause between COOK 1 and COOK 2 between AUTO SET and a following cycle between QUICK DEFROST and a following cycle except COOK 1 or during QUICK DEFROST This gives you time to stir ca
56. 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 please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized WhirlpoolS service technician and any repairs made 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 31 Ibs 14kg 3 Do not block the rear air intake opening Blocking the air intake opening can cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper air flow ACAUTION Do not install the oven next to a conven tional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could damage the outside of the cabinet 30 a Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances recommended It is recommended that a A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused separate circuit serving only this appliance be electrical supply is required Time delay fuse is provided GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard AWARNING 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
57. ke rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking 33 oO gt 2 ep nm j mo lt Cc J oo J i gt lt m oS lt m e lt x i lt i Cc D io o S gt lt m i lt m Z i x wn Operating Safety Precautions 34 AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on page 34 37 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 Air vents Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven The fumes can create a
58. king let stand covered 2 minutes Place spinach and 2 tablespoons water in 3 quart covered microwavable casserole After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box or pouch Place box on 2 paper towels Pierce pouch with fork and place in 1Y2 quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2 minutes Frozen leaf j HIGH i 10 oz 62 72 minutes VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE continued Vegetables Cooking Time Special Instructions Squash spaghetti Pierce squash several times with fork Place squash on 2 Fresh paper towels Turn over several times during cooking Let 2 3 Ibs HIGH stand 2 minutes Cut in half Remove fibrous strands and 1 medium whole 11 12 minutes 4 seeds from center Succotash Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper Frozen HIGH towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes 10 oz 5 6 minutes Turnips Pierce turnips through waxy coating several times with fork Fresh HIGH Place on paper towel Remove halfway through cooking Cut 1 Ib 9 10 minutes into quarters peel and dice Place diced turnips and 2 tablespoons water into 1 2 quart microwavable covered casserole After cooking let stand covered 2 minutes Zucchini Place zucchini and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart Fresh sliced HIGH microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through 1 tb 7 8 minutes cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes 4 cups Fresh whole HIGH Pierce zucchini sev
59. ks 33 Operating Safety Precautions 34 Glass turntable cccceecsseeeeeseeeeeenens 36 If You Need Service Or Assistance 38 Cooking Guide 0 eres 40 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 68 1990 Whirlpool Corporation If your Microwave oven has a Consumer Buy Guide label remove it It will be easier to remove before the oven is used To remove any remain ing glue e Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or e Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing deter gent before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question e Copy model and serial numbers from label 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 Serial Number Purchase Date Service Company Phone Number Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your microwave oven If the card is missing please send the model and serial number of your microw
60. l containers can damage the oven So can containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and discon nect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion e Read and follow Operating Safety Precautions Starting on page 34 v i e gt par Nn D Tm m lt N I Cc m oO n You are responsible for e Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight and where it is protected from the elements The micro wave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation e Properly connecting the oven to electrical sup ply and grounding it Operating the oven with the turntable in place e Making sure the oven is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly e Properly maintaining the oven e Using the microwave oven only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven See the Installation Instructions Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy Do not attempt to operate this oven with the Do not operate the microwave oven if the door door open since open door operation can result window is broken in harmful exposure
61. ld Shield prevents 9 Auto Set Guide microwaves from escaping It is designed as a 10 External Oven Air Vents screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 11 Label X 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 36 for more details Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features Quan OLIAQSI 2 DEFROST 5 3 a dJa COOK COOK L amp POWER 4 a KEEP PAUSE ea WARM 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 9 29 1 Digital Display This display includes clock and indicator lights to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected See page 9 for more information 2 AUTO SET Touch this pad to select up to ten preset cooking times at the Cook Powers of your choice AUTO SET provides a short cut method for setting commonly used cooking times See pages 14 16 for more information 10 11 COOK 1 Touch this pad when cooking at only one Cook Power or cooking automatically after defrosting Touch COOK 1 to set the first Cook cycle when cooking at more than one Cook Power This Command Pad is also the first pad touched when settin
62. left in the oven until it is cooked all the way through the outer portions will become overcooked As you gain experience in using your microwave oven you will become increasingly skillful in estimating both cooking and standing times for various foods 3 How Characteristics of Foods Affect Microwave Cooking Quantity The greater the volume of food the longer it takes to cook it In general cooking time is increased by almost 50 percent when doubling a recipe Time is reduced by approximately 40 per cent when cutting a recipe in half Density Light porous food such as cakes and breads cook more quickly than heavy dense food such as roasts potatoes and casseroles Height Whether conventional or microwave cooking methods are used areas of food close to the energy source may need to be turned over or shielded for even cooking Shape and Size For more even cooking results choose food pieces that are similar in size and shape Arrange small thin pieces toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the outside of the dish Sugar Fat and Salt Food with high sugar fat and salt content cooks faster than food low in these elements 4 Special Techniques in Microwave Cooking Browning Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked 10 to 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly Food that is cooked for a shorter period of time may be brushed with a browning agent to achieve an appealing color The mos
63. lices HIGH Place bacon slices on microwavable roast rack 2 slices 12 2 minutes Cover with paper towels After cooking let stand 4 slices 22 32 minutes aT ominute 6 slices 4 5 minutes Canadian bacon HIGH Place meat on microwavable roast rack 2 slices 30 45 seconds Cover loosely with waxed paper After cooking let 4 slices 45 seconds 1 minute Stand 1 minute 6 slices 1 12 minute Chops 3 Place chops in microwavable baking dish 5 7 oz each 19 20 minutes Add desired seasonings and cover with plastic 2 chops per pound wrap vent Turn over chops halfway through p 16 17 minutes cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes H 0 4 chops per pound 165 F Temperature may rise about 10 F Hot dogs HIGH Pierce hot dogs and place on microwavable roast 1 20 30 seconds rack Cover with waxed paper If in bun wrap in paper towel or paper napkin to absorb moisture 2 30 45 seconds After cooking let stand 1 minute 4 45 seconds 1 minutes Ham boneless 5 13 14 minutes Place ham on microwavable roast rack Cover with fully cooked per pound waxed paper Turn over ham halfway through 2 Ibs cooking Let stand covered 10 minutes 5 Ibs Ham center slice 7 42 52 minutes Place slices on microwavable roast rack Cover with 1 Ib plastic wrap vent Let stand covered 1 minute Loin Roast Place roast in cooking bag in microwavable dish rolled boneless 3 16 17 minutes Add seasonings and browning agent if desired 312 41 Its per pound Close bag loosely with microw
64. minutes Wash and dry poultry Place pieces in single layer 212 3 Ibs per pound in microwavable baking dish with thicker pieces to the outside Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run i i clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Whole 5 13 14 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place breast side down on 3 312 Ibs per pound microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasoning if desired Cover with waxed paper Cook 1 of estimated time Turn breast side up brush on butter or browning agent i Replace waxed paper Cook 13 of estimated time again Shield if necessary Cook remaining 1 3 of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices i run clear Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature eO eee ce in thigh should be 180 F 185 F when done 50 Poultry POULTRY COOKING TABLE continued o ee ieee ll e Power Level Cooking Time Special Instructions TURKEY Breast boneless 2 3 Ibs 18 20 minutes per pound Place thawed turkey breast on microwaveable roast rack Cover with waxed paper Cook 1 of estimated time Turn breast over Replace waxed paper Cook Va of estimated time again Turn breast over Shield if necessary Cook remaining Vs of estimated time or until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove from microwave when desired tempera
65. ning over or rearranging food as well instruction for COOK 1 as for adding ingredients Touch PAUSE Touch in the desired cooking instructions for COOK 2 Touch START 1 Put cooked hot food in the oven and This mode lets you keep food warm in close the door your microwave oven for about 1 hour Delayed start 2 Touch KEEP WARM 40 minutes 3 Touch START 1 Put in food and close the door 2 Touch COOK 1 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want 4 Touch COOK POWER 5 Touch 0 Number Pad 6 7 This mode lets you set the microwave oven to start automatically at a later time Touch COOK 2 Touch in the cooking time and Cook Power 8 Touch START Using Your Microwave Oven AUTO COOK COOK SET 1 2 QUICK OEFROST AUTO QUICK SET DEFROST oka Ea BI 1 2 POWER KEEP CLOCK START CANCEL BBB o o gG B G o Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section Digital Display Clock and Indicator Lights Command Pads Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages Read them carefully When you first plug in the oven a tone will sound and the Display will show 88 88 If after you set the Clock pages 10 11 the Display again shows all 8 s it means your electricity was off for a while Reset the Clock Digital display clock and indicator lights When yo
66. o serving plate Cool 54 CONVENIENCE CAKES AND MIXES COOKING TABLE continued Power Cakes amp Mixes L evel Cooking Time Special Instructions Cupcakes 4 cupcakes 7 6 cupcakes 7 12 2 minutes 2 212 minutes Prepare as directed on package Place 2 paper cupcake liners in each microwavable muffin ring cup Fill each cup two thirds full with batter about 3 tablespoons When done tops will appear moist and wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand 2 minutes Remove cupcakes to rack Repeat with remaining batter Date Bread Mix 17 oz 7 10 11 minutes Prepare as directed on package Pour batter into waxed paper lined 9x5x3 inch microwavable loaf dish Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear moist and wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand covered with waxed paper on flat surface 5 minutes Remove from dish and carefully peel off waxed paper Cool on rack Muffins oo 13 oz 7 212 3 minutes Prepare as directed on package Place 2 paper liners in each microwavable muffin ring cup Fill each cup two thirds full with batter about 3 tablespoons When done tops will appear moist and wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand 2 minutes Remove muffins to rack Repeat with remaining batter ee ee ESS ee eee EE 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup raisins or dried
67. ole Stir halfway through 6 8 oz each HIGH cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes 3 medium 62 72 minutes Whole Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in circle on 2 6 8 oz each 1 medium potato 2 medium potatoes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes white cut up 6 8 oz each 4 medium White whole baking 6 8 oz each 1 potato 2 potatoes 4 potatoes Rutabaga Fresh whole 1 Ib Spinach Fresh leaf 1 Ib Frozen chopped 9 oz pouch 10 oz HIGH 2 4 minutes 4 6 minutes 6 8 minutes HIGH 9 11 minutes HIGH 372 52 minutes 52 72 minutes 10 12 minutes HIGH 91 101 minutes HIGH 52 62 minutes HIGH 412 52 minutes 4 5 minutes paper towels Turn over potatoes and rearrange halfway through cooking Remove potatoes when soft to the touch Wrap in foil and let stand 5 minutes Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in 11 2 quart covered microwavable casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered for 2 minutes Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in circle on 2 paper towels Turn over potatoes and rearrange halfway through cooking Remove potatoes when soft to touch Wrap in foil and let stand 5 minutes Pierce rutabaga through waxy coating several times with fork Place on 2 paper towels Remove halfway through cooking Cut into quarters peel and dice Place diced rutabaga and 2 tablespoons water in 1 2 quart microwavable covered casserole After coo
68. on Salt Ye teaspoon ground black pepper 1 2 to 2 pounds chicken pieces skinned 12 cup barbecue sauce 21 2 to 3 pound chicken cut into serving pieces skinned 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 large onion thinly sliced 14 cup dry sherry 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon flour Onion Soup 1 Combine onions and butter in a 1 quart microwavable casserole Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 10 or until onions are soft stir twice 2 Add beef broth Cook uncovered 21 to 31 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until hot stir once after 2 minutes 3 Ladle into large soup bowl Cover with bread slice and sprinkle with cheeses Cook uncovered 45 seconds to 1 minute at Power Level 10 or until cheese is melted Makes 1 serving Cheesy Meatloaf 1 Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl mix thoroughly 2 Shape into loaf and place on a microwavable roast rack Cook covered with waxed paper 31 2 to 4 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until center is no longer pink Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 2 servings Barbecued Chicken 1 Arrange chicken with thicker pieces to the outside in an 8x8x2 inch square glass baking dish Cook covered with waxed paper 2 minutes at Power Level 10 Drain and turn chicken over 2 Brush half of barbecue sauce onto chicken Cook covered 2 minutes at Power Level 10 Turn chicken over and brush with remaining sauce cook covered 6 2 to 7 minutes at
69. ovens Follow directions supplied with the popper Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag Overcooking may result in smoke and fire Starting a microwave oven when it s empty is not recommended If you experiment put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the inside of 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 You may be burned because paraffin wax will not melt Glass turntable Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can turn in either direction Caretully place cookware on glass turntable to avoid possible breakage Handle glass turntable will care when remov ing from oven to avoid possible breakage When a browning dish is used the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 inch above the glass turntable 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 beside it Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it oO me m D gt Lep n gt mal m lt im
70. penetrate metal cooking uten sils made of metal are not used for cooking in the microwave They can neither reflect nor absorb the microwaves The microwaves can however be transmited through glass paper wicker and microwavable cooking dishes Microwaves do not heat the cookware though vessels will eventually teel hot from the heat generated by the food Micro waves are attracted to the moisture in foods and cause the water molecules to vibrate 2 450 million times per second This is called absorption As the water molecules vibrate they rub against each other producing friction This friction in turn causes the food to get hot If you have trouble imagining how this is possible just think how hot your hands would get if you rubbed your palms together 2 450 million times per second A very safe appliance Your microwave oven is one of the safest of all home appliances When the door is opened the oven automatically stops producing microwaves By the time microwave energy has been converted into heat in the process of making food hot the microwaves have com pletely dissipated Reflection Transmission 2 Getting the Best Results From Your Microwave Oven Keeping an eye on things The recipes in this book have been formulated with great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Your micro wave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the ov
71. precook in your microwave oven then flash cook on the grill for that barbeque flavor Cooking Poultry Tips amp Techniques e Defrost poultry completely before cooking e Arrange poultry so that thicker pieces face the outside of the baking dish If cooking legs arrange them like spokes of wheels Cover the baking dish with waxed paper to minimize spattering e Turn over both whole poultry and poultry pieces to ensure even cooking e Drain and discard juices as they accumulate e Shield thin or bony pieces with small strips of aluminum foil to prevent over cooking Keep foil at least one inch from oven walls and other pieces of foil e Use a browning agent or cook with a sauce to give browned appearance e Cook poultry until no longer pink and juices run clear Temperatures in thigh meat should be 185 F when done Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes POULTRY COOKING TABLE Poultry foes ae Special Instructions i a hi ss CHICKEN j Breasts boneless HIGH 6 612 minutes Wash and dry poultry Remove skin and place 1 half breast per pound breasts thickest portion to outside in 4 5 02 microwavable baking dish Brush with butter or 1 whole b east 51 6 minutes browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover 10 12 oz i per pound with waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and 7 i juices run clear Let stand covered 3 minutes 2 whole breasts 5 6 minutes 20 24 oz per pound Cut up fryer HIGH 5 6
72. quart microwavable HIGH covered casserole Rearrange halfway through cooking Cook until beets pierce easily with fork Let stand covered 2 minutes Peel after cooking 142 152 minutes ra i i i Place broccoli in single layer in 2 quart baking dish with HIGH flowerets toward center of dish Add 2 tablespoons water 5 6 minutes Cover with plastic wrap and vent Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place on 2 paper towels 6 7 minutes After cooking let stand 2 minutes HIGH Place Brussel sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes 512 612 minutes HIGH 512 62 minutes HIGH 512 62 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place cabbage and cup water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 612 72 minutes Place cabbage and cup water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH 612 72 minutes Place carrots and 2 tablespoons water in 1 quart covered HIGH casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until 5 6 minutes fork tender Let stand covered 2 minutes HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on
73. reamy Russian or Thousand Island dressing 4 slices Swiss cheese well blended stir into melted butter Cook uncovered as directed in chart at Power Level 8 Break up and stir eggs with fork halfway through cooking Cover with waxed paper and let stand 1 to 3 minutes Stir and season to taste Basic Omelet 1 Place butter in a 9 inch glass pie plate Cook uncovered 15 to 20 seconds at Power Level 10 or until melted Tilt plate to cover bottom with melted butter 2 Beat eggs milk salt and pepper in a small bowl Pour mixture into pie plate Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 7 or until almost set stir after 1 minute Cover with plastic wrap and let stand 2 minutes Makes 1 to 2 servings Cheeseburgers 1 Shape ground beef into four 4 inch patties Arrange on a microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper and cook 3 to 3 minutes at Power Level 10 or until desired done ness turn patties over halfway through cooking drain liquid 2 Top patties with cheese Cook 30 seconds at Power Level 6 Let stand 2 minutes Serve on hamburger buns Makes 4 servings Reuben Sandwiches 1 Layer corned beef sauerkraut and dressing on 4 bread slices Top each with cheese and remaining bread slices Wrap each sandwich with a paper towel and place on a microwavable roast rack 2 Cook 41 to 5 2 minutes at Power Level 5 or until sand wich is heated through Makes 4 servings cup milk 2 eggs
74. red in microwavable casserole stir once 1 cup 9 1 to 11 2 minutes halfway through cooking 4 cups 9 51 to 61 2 minutes Le ea NY SI ASD S 65 o oS Oo A ter Gq i m Notes 6 wo Notes N 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 Whirlpools service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if WARRANTY defective in materials or workmanship 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 Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use Pick up and delivery This product is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Any labor costs during limited warranties 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 warran
75. sseroles turn over meat or rearrange potatoes food or to add ingredients PAUSE is not available between any cycle and KEEP WARM or after QUICK DEFROST 1 Put food in the oven and close the oven door 2 Touch in the desired cooking instructions for COOK 1 page 20 E auTO COOK 3 Touch PAUSE The COOK 1 Indicator Light will a 2 Z ep lt j Cc fp D i gt lt m i rm be on and the Display will show PAUS 4 Touch in the desired cooking instructions for COOK 2 see page 20 Quick DEFROST ATO COOK 5 Touch START The Display will show the time you selected for Cook 1 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER When Cook 1 is over 2 beeps will sound and the oven will shut off The Display will show PAUS QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK COOK SET D 2 The COOK 2 Indicator Light will come on Open the door stir turn over or rearrange the food or add ingredients Close the door Touch START to continue with Cook 2 DEFROST NOTE The oven will remain off until you touch START 23 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued QUICK DEFROST 24 AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 4 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WAAM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWEA AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST Your microwave oven can be set to paus
76. t commonly used browning sauces are Worcestershire sauce soy sauce and barbecue sauce Covering A cover traps heat and steam causing the food to cook more quickly You may either use a lid or plastic wrap with a corner folded back to vent the excess steam Recipes calling for covered microwavable casseroles use the glass casserole covers to help retain the steam however the covers can become hot during cooking so handle carefully Waxed paper effectively prevents food from spatter ing in the oven and helps food retain some heat Sandwiches and many other foods can be wrapped in paper towels to prevent them from drying out Spacing Individual foods such as baked pota toes cupcakes and hors d oeuvres will cook more evenly if placed in the oven at least an inch apart preferably in a circular pattern Stirring Stirring is an important microwaving technique Microwaved foods are stirred in order to blend flavors and redistribute heat Always stir from the outside toward the inside since the outside of the food heats first 41 Turning Over Larger sized food such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned over so that the top and bottom will cook evenly It is also a good idea to turn over chicken pieces and chops Arrangement Since dense foods cook more slowly in the microwave it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat poultry fish and vegeta bles to the outer edge of the baking dish This way thicker
77. tage of Cook Power Many recipes in the Cooking Guide tell you by number which Cook Power to use Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name HI MED LO etc or percentage 10 50 80 etc The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for and Cook Power name usually used Cc 2 Z ep lt jon D O s jon gt m oO lt m Z automatic 100 of full power HIGH 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power MED HIGH 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power MED 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW 0 TIMER fan and light will be off 1 Put food in the oven and close the door COOK e SOONG AC OOK 2 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light 1 will come on and the Display will show four O s QUICK COOR DEFROST POWER 3 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This Ser CORR COPE wan example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds QUICK cooK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK 4 Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is pre programmed to cook at full HIGH power COOK POWER QUICK DEFROST want The Display will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full po
78. the meat out of the freezer in the morning for an evening meal Defrosting techniques and fast cooking eliminate all these meal planning roadblocks Cooking Meat Tips amp Techniques Defrost meat completely before cooking e Trim off excess fat Place meat fat side down on microwavable roast rack e Turn over halfway through cooking to ensure even cooking e Arrange meat so thicker portions are toward outside of dish e Drain juices as they accumulate to minimize spattering and avoid undercooking bottom of meat e Shield thin or bony portions with strips of foil to prevent overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from oven walls and do not cover more than one third of the meat at any one time e Cover meat with waxed paper to prevent spattering e Let meat stand covered with foil 10 to 15 minutes after removing from microwave Internal temperature of meat may rise 5 F to 15 F during standing time e Use oven cooking bags for less tender cuts of meat MEAT COOKING TABLE Meat fete oe Special Instructions ft tp BEEF Corned beef Cook 1 Place corned beef in 3 quart microwavable 3 Ibs HIGH 15 minutes casserole Pour 1 cup water and desired season then then ings over corned beef Cook covered Turn over Cook 2 beef during cooking Shield thinner ends with foil 3 25 30 minutes Cook until fork tender Let stand covered per pound 15 minutes Thinly slice beef diagonally across grain Cubes for stew Cook
79. ther than HIGH When the Cook cycle ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day 19 Cc ep lt j Cc mo iw a j D lt m mi Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK COOK KEEP COOK SET 1 2 WARM ZER QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK KEEP SET 1 2 WARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP COOK SET 1 WARM 7 p ni QUICK COOK OEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP SET 1 WAARM QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK KEEP COOK SET 1 WAAM 2 QUICK COOK DEFROST POWER AUTO COOK COOK SET 1 2 Quick COOK DEFROST POWER Cooking in 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 COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O s Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the first cycle The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched
80. time e Angel food cake chiffon cake and cream puffs need dry heat so bake in a conventional oven for best results CONVENIENCE CAKES AND MIXES COOKING TABLE Era tac a a ale se O Power Cooking z Cakes amp Mixes Level Time Special Instructions Brownie Mix 7 i 14 15 minutes Prepare as directed on package Spread batter into 23 6 02 greased 7x 11 inch microwavable baking dish Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear puffy and dry and will spring back when lightly pressed with finger Let stand covered with waxed paper on flat surface 10 minutes Remove waxed paper Cool before cutting 5 Jos Prepare as directed on package Divide batter between two paper towel lined 8 inch microwavable cake dishes Fill each dish half full Any extra batter may be used for cupcakes Cover with paper towel When done wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand covered on flat surface 5 minutes Invert onto serving plate Carefully remove paper towel Repeat with second layer Goth aot it ee SENT PEET Cake layer 7 5 6 minutes 17 182 oz Cake tube 7 10 12 minutes Prepare as directed on package our batter into 17 181 oz j paper towel lined 10 to 12 cupm owavable fluted tube dish Cover with paper towel Jhen done wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand covered on flat surface 10 minutes Invert ont
81. to microwave energy It is The microwave oven should be checked for important not to defeat or tamper with the safety microwave leakage by qualified service person interlocks nel after a repair is made The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 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 microwave oven with the Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is o tet cabineiremeved particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features O 8 7 9 i gt ma m _ lt e o inal 3 Lep gt c per m o Your microwave oven is designed to make your 5 Model and Serial Number Label cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as 6 Defrost Guide possible To help get you up and running quickly 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to the following is a list of the oven s basic features perform all functions See page 6 for more 1 Door Button Door must be pressed firmly details shut for oven to operate 8 Light Automatically turns on when oven is 2 Door Safety Lock System operating 3 Window with Metal Shie
82. tring Carefully turn over meat per pound after 45 minutes Continue cooking until fork tender Let stand covered 10 minutes 46 MEAT COOKING TABLE continued Meat rowe ae Special Instructions Rib roast 5 10 11 minutes Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rolled i per pound rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed 3 4 Ibs RARE 135 F paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and 44 13 minutes Bere necessary Let stand covered with foil 15 MEDU ES Temperature may rise about 10 F 12 14 minutes per pound _ WELL 165 F Rump roast 3 16 18 minutes Piace roast fat side down on microwavable roast rolled per pound rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed 3 4 Ibs RARE 135 F paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Let stand covered with foil 15 18 20 minutes minutes Remove roast from microwave when per pound desired temperature is reached MEDIUM 155 F Temperature may rise about 10 F Sirloin tip 5 9 11 minutes Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast roast per pound rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed 3 4 Ibs i RARE 135 F paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and Shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave 11 13 minutes when desired temperature is reached Let stand per pound covered with foil 15 minutes MEDIUM 155 F Temperature may rise about 10 F Veal
83. ture is reached Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving Breast whole 4 9 Ibs HIGH then 7 Drumsticks 12 2 Ibs 4 minutes per pound 7 8 minutes per pound Wash and dry poultry Place turkey breast meat side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper After first cooking time is done turn meat side up Remove and discard drippings Brush on butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Replace waxed paper Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove breast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 10 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving 14 16 minutes per pound Wash and dry poultry Place pieces with thickest portion to outside on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over pieces shield bone ends with small pieces of foil and replace waxed paper halfway through cooking Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Whole up to 12 Ibs HIGH then 4 minutes per pound then 6 7 minutes per pound CORNISH HENS Whole 1 112 Ibs each HIGH 41 2 5 2minutes per pound Wash and dry poultr
84. ty 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 franchised 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 COOL LINE service assistance telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S Registered Trademark SM Service Mark of Whirlpool Corporation Part No 3B73648A 4158700 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Printed in Korea
85. u are not using the microwave oven this is an accurate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven it displays time settings temperature settings and Indicator Lights Command pads Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the clock START tells the oven to start See page 10 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad Each Command Pad except START CANCEL and CLOCK SET lights an Indicator Light when you touch the Command Pad While the oven is running an Indicator Light or lights will be on to show what the oven is doing Number pads Once you ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what you want it to do you ll touch Number Pads to tell it atime a Cook Power o gt m Gq gt 3p Cc pur m jan e Cc 2 Z ep lt e i gt lt m So lt m Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK ET 1 QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOX CLOCK SET SET Quicn DEFROST 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 Two beeps will sound between cycles A reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven Four beeps signal the end of th
86. ure of pork should reach 170 F before serving 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced 1 4 cup butter or margarine 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and well drained 1 4 teaspoon ground thyme 1 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 beef flank steak about 112 pounds 1 cup beef broth 1 can 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 4 cup white wine optional Stuffed Flank Steak 1 Combine onion garlic and butter in a 2 quart microwava ble casserole Cook uncovered 5 to 6 minutes at Power Level 10 or until onion is tender stir once Add spinach thyme and pepper Cook covered 3 minutes at Power Level 10 Stir once 2 Pound flank steak with mallet to flatten Spread spinach mixture on steak and roll up jellyroll fashion starting from the long edge Tie with string Place in 2 quart microwavable casserole 3 Combine remaining ingredients and pour over steak Cook covered 8 minutes at Power Level 10 Cook covered 45 to 50 minutes per pound at Power Level 3 or until tender turn steak over twice during cooking Let stand covered 10 minutes Makes 4 servings 49 4GInd ONIX009 POULTRY Microwave cooked chicken is juicy and succulent Whole poultry becomes golden but not crisp For the crisper conventional crust pop the poultry in your conventional oven at 450 F for 10 to 15 minutes The same technique is also convenient when barbequing Defrost and
87. ut wax coatings are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven for short cooking times Paper towels are also very useful for absorbing moisture and grease In general use white paper as some dyes may separate 4 Plastic Storage Containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should not be used to heat foods that will need considerable time in the oven as hot foods will eventually warp or melt the containers 5 Cooking Bags Cooking bags are micro wavable Make sure to make a slit in the bag so that steam can escape Substitute string or microwav able closure for metal twist ties 6 Plastic Microwave Cookware A variety of cookware is available Certain specialty items such as plastic ring molds muffin pans etc are con venient Check the manufacturer s instructions 7 Pottery Stoneware and Ceramic Con tainers made of these materials are usually fine for use in your microwave oven They should be checked by using the dish test 8 Wicker Straw Wood All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven Remove any metal fittings 9 Metal Utensils Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps clips or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation Use wooden skewers which are availa ble at most cookware shops 10 Browning Skillets Browning skillets or grills are useful to provide extra surface browning o
88. vable baking dish Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until butter is melted stir once 2 Place fish in baking dish and turn to coat with butter mixture Cover with plastic wrap vent Cook 10 to 11 mintes at Power Level 7 or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork turn fish over after 5 minutes cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 3 to 4 servings 53 o 2 or rr m CAKES amp PIES Make your very next cake or pie in the microwave Not only do they cook in half the time but they are deli cious Cakes are superior in texture height and lightness to conventional ones Pie crust comes out extra flaky Microwave Cakes amp Pies Tips amp Techniques e When making pie fillings slightly reduce the amount of liquid given in the conventional recipe e Pastry will not brown but it does come out extra flaky To add color brush prepared shell with vanilla extract before cooking e All pies should be cooked in a microwavable pie plate Prick pastry before cooking To check the bottom of the crust should look opaque and dry e Crumb crusts work well in the microwave e Because microwave cooked cakes rise much higher than those conventionally baked fill dish only half full e Cakes are done when a toothpick inserted near the center of the layer comes out clean There may be some moist spots on top immediately after removing from the oven These will disappear during the stand
89. wer 5 AUTO COOK 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you QUICK COOK UIC DEFROST POWER 13 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued AUTO COOK START SE i QUICK DEFROST AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK COOK OEFROST POWER AUTO COOK SET 1 QUICK DEFROST ooh get act ace 14 6 Touch START The COOK 1 and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display will then show the time of day Changing the cook power The Cook Power can be changed any time before or after touching START 1 Touch COOK POWER 2 Touch a Number Pad for the new Cook Power 3 Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR 1 Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH 2 Touch START Using AUTO SET Auto Set provides ten preset times One to nine minutes at HIGH Cook
90. y Place turkey breast side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up Brush with butter or browning agent before cooking at PL 5 if desired Remove and discard drippings 1 or 2 times during second cooking time Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F and temperature in thigh should be 185 F before serving Wash and dry poultry Tie wings to body of hen and the legs to tail Place hens breast side down on microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper Shield bone ends of drumsticks with foil Remove and discard drippings Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Remove hens from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 5 minutes Temperature may rise about 10 F Temperature in breast should be 170 F before serving DUCKLING 4 5 Ibs HIGH then 10 minutes 7 9 minutes per pound Wash and dry poultry Tie legs together and the wings to body Place breast side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn breast side up halfway through second cooking time Shield if necessary Remove and discard fat 1 or 2 times

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