Whirlpool Ml7078XD User's Manual
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1. ML Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its Oven cavity own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food A magnetron in the microwave oven Microwaves are like TV waves or light produces microwaves The microwaves waves You cannot see them but you can move into the oven where they contact see what they do food as it turns on the turntable GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Glass turntable Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or simil2. 12 oz by touching the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad twice NOTES e If more time is needed do not touch the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad again Set a short cooking time See page 18 e Follow manufacturer s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree 1 Place frozen entree on turntable and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN oan FROZEN PI ENTREE for frozen entree twice 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 5 00 ENTER i At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using DEFROST Your microwave oven lets you defrost food NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for by simply entering defrosting time A 30 defrosting times and power levels cook power is preset 1 Put frozen food in oven and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Enter defrosting time TOUCH YOU SEE ae o 10 00 Lo JLo 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START defrosting time ENTER counting down At end of defrosting time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting tips e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands e Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or p
3. correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on turntable to avoid possible breakage Handle turntable with care when remov ing from oven to avoid possible breakage If turntable cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 76 inch above the turntable Follow direc tions supplied with browning dish 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 General information could result Circuit breaker or fuse box Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven oven because it allows microwaves to is less than 110 volts cooking times may be pass through it longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven carefully read the following instructions 1 Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior If there is any damage do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made la 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
4. full power e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrosting foods such as bread fish Defrost meats poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 1 10 of full power Low Keeping food warm Taking chill out of fruit USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Set cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE exe le 4 g TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Set cook power TOUCH YOU SEE 001014 p 4 0 POWER Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE i 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START cooking time NEA counting down At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day To see cook power during TOUCH YOU SEE cooking 00104 p 5 POWER example for 50 cook power 20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cook power for a certain length of time and cooking times and power levels another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 4 cycle
5. lt gt Whirlpool HOW TO MAKE A HOME RUNL Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Using Your Microwave Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers Troubleshooting Requesting Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT7076XD MT7078XD PART NO LIM 07111400 4392950 Rev A MT7116XD MT7118XD Table of Contents A Note to You ccccceeceeeeeeeenereneeeees 3 Microwave Oven Safety 000 4 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy 6 Operating safety precautions 7 Installation Instructions 08 9 Getting to Know Your Microwave OveN ccssesesseeeeees 11 How your microwave oven works 11 Microwave oven features c8 13 Control panel features ecee ee 14 Setting the clock ceeeesseeseseeees 16 Using ADD MINUTE escsceeees 17 Using Your Microwave Oven 18 Getting the best cooking results 18 Cooking at high cook power 18 Cooking at different cook powers 19 Cooking with more than one COOK CYO sai cies ixcheds aasssacssccvcnssuvanetitess
6. selected cook power 1 Make sure food is in oven and door is closed 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE B 664 vivre 1o once for one minute TOUCH YOU SEE a second time for two minutes TOUCH YOU SEE a third time for three minutes 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 3 00 ENTER example for 3 minutes Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function Please read these instructions carefully Getting the best cooking results e ALWAYS cook food for the minimum e If a glass cover Is not available use recommended cooking time If necessary wax paper paper towels or microwave touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is approved plastic wrap Turn back a operating see page 17 Then check for corner to vent steam during cooking doneness to avoid overcooking the food Although a new rating method rates this e Stir turn over or rearrange food being oven at 850 watts you may use a reliable cooked about halfway through the cook cookbook and recipes developed for time for most even doneness with all microwave ovens previously rated at recipes 700 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking performance Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Set cooking time T
7. 21 Using BAKED POTATOES 22 Using POPCORN 0 eeeeeeeee 23 Using FROZEN ENTREE 0 00 24 Using DEFROST cccccceeseseneeees 25 Defrosting TIPS cessssssersesessenes 26 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 27 Cooking Guide c ceesserseeeeees 28 Reheating tips ssssssesseseeees 28 Microwave cooking tips s0c 29 Questions and Answers c00 31 Troubleshooting cccccesseneeeeresees 32 Requesting Assistance or Service 34 DUO EE 35 Warranty cccceccecesesseeneeeeeseeeteerens 36 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Because your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use save time and help you manage your home better To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your Serial Number complete model number and serial number i You can find this informatio
8. 9 Cooking at high cook power 18 COOK POWER sirensis 20 21 COOK TIME ccssesseeeeeseees 18 20 21 DEFROST wis cessive secieceseessceceedsvecnetesivs 25 DISPlAY ocsccrtessiceessdviessacd svecessoscoscceaccdestess 14 Interrupting COOKING cccccecceeseees 15 Multi cycle COOKING ccsccccsssseesenes 21 Number pads ccccccccsreeseseeseseees 14 OFF CANCELL EE E EEAS 15 POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE 23 24 STAR VENTER oone esr itini 15 ERROR SIGNALS ccceseeseesecseeeeees 15 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 10 HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS c ccccscssseseesseseeeees 11 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 TOPIC PAGE PARTS AND FEATURES Cooking guide label eee 13 Door open button eee eeeeeeteneteees 13 Door safety lock system 2 ce eeee 13 DiI css S T 13 Magnetron see eeseeeseseeeseteeseenenees 11 31 Model and serial number plate 13 Turntable 8 12 13 27 31 Vents exhaust amp air intake openings 9 AATA o laI AEREE A E AS T 13 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERG 31 RACK isnin ananena aeaiia tridit i 31 RADIO INTERFERENCE oasian 12 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 0 escceeceseeeeeneeeereeeseneenees 34 SAFETY shire eseina ark Saini TA 4 8 STANDING TIME 00 ccceceeeeees 26 29 31 TIPS COOKING ainiin as aaa ana 29 De HOSTING ji ceseccecntese neg Sleees Mekent
9. Arrange uneven foods such as chicken breasts with the thicker part to the outer edge e If you are saving a meal in the refrigera tor or plating a meal for reheating arrange the thicker denser foods to the outside of the plate and the thinner or less dense foods in the middle e Place thin slices of meat on top of each other or interlace them e Place thicker slices of meat such as meat loaf and sausages close to each other e Reheat gravy or sauce in a separate container e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking e Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent over cooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven e Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food 30 If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than 1 4 high This ensures even heating of the cont
10. MICRO WAVE ENERGY found on page 6 e This appliance must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUC TIONS found on page 10 e Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installa tion Instructions found on page 9 e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven e Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion e Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance This type of oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervi sion is necessary when used by children e Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result e This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire could result e Do not store or use this appliance outdoors Do not use this product near water for example near a kitchen si
11. OUCH YOU SEE COOK 0 TIME Example for 1 minute 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START cooking time ENTER counting down At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for different The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers The lower the cook power the cook power each Number Pad stands for slower the cooking Each Number Pad also and the cook power name usually used It stands for a different percentage of cook also tells you when to use each cook power power Many microwave cookbook recipes Follow recipe or food package instructions if tell you by number percent or name which available cook power to use NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT Automatic 100 of High e Quick heating many convenience foods full power and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power e Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of
12. RT ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will show 88 88 If a time of day is not set 88 88 will stay on the Display until you set the cooking time NOTES e You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food If you enter an incorrect time Erro will appear on the Display Touch CLOCK and enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will be cleared and the Display will go blank To set time 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE g 2 Enter time of day TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 5 30 5 30 BER GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 cook power or add an extra minute to your current cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You cannot use ADD MINUTE with the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE or BAKED POTATOES pads o If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currenily
13. UR MICROWAVE OVEN Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a 3 5 oz bag of commercially packaged microwave popcorn AWARNING by touching just two pads Pop only one Fire Hazard package at a time If you are using a micro wave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions Cooking performance may vary Do not repop unpopped kernels and do not reuse popcorn bags with brand Try several brands to decide If you remove the turntable right after which gives best popping results For best popping popcorn use oven mitts results use fresh bags of popcorn Failure to follow the above could result NOTES in fire or burns e DO NOT unfold bag when popping 3 0 to 3 5 oz bags of popcorn because in small size oven cavity bag can become stuck between turntable and oven wall e To pop a 3 0 oz light bag of popcorn do not use the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad Cook at high power for approximately 2 00 minutes e To pop a 1 5 to 1 75 oz bag of popcorn do not use the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad Cook at high power for approximately 1 30 minutes 1 Place bag in center of turntable and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE POPCORN wer FROZEN PC ENTREE for popcorn once 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 9 30 ENTER At end of popping time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day 23 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using FROZEN ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 8 and
14. ackaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as Sausage e Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting e Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting e The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen 26 e The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block e Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chicken wings leg tips and fish tails but the foil must not touch the side of the oven Foil can dam age the oven lining e Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to become warm e For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips on page 29 e Turn over food during defrosting or standing time Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild deterg
15. ainer bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also be tween two aluminum containers Always place container on turntable Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers uSually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary a great deal e Let food stand for 2 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible per sonal injury e Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization Questions and Answers Can operate my microwave oven without No If you remove or turn over the turntable the turntable or turn the turntable over to you will get poor cooking results Dishes accommodate a large dish used in your oven must fit on the turntable Can use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with that may reheat or cook on two levels at your microwave oven Use of any rac
16. ar equipment When there is interference it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the following measures e Clean door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or television e Move the receiver away from the micro wave oven e Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Models MT7076XD and MT7116XD shown your model may have different styling Your microwave oven is designed to make 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns your cooking experience as enjoyable and food as it cooks for more even cooking It productive as possible To get you up and must be in the oven during operation for running quickly the following is a list of the best cooking results See pages 8 12 oven s basic features 1 2 One Touch Door Open Button Push to open door Door Safety Lock System The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed Window with Metal Shield Shield pre vents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks and 27 for more details Turntable Support under turntable Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 14 and 15 for more information Light Automatically turns on when door is opened or when oven is operating Cooki
17. ceptacle that will accept the plug SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with 1 Door bent the door open since open door operation 2 Hinges and latches broken or can result in harmful exposure to micro loosened wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper aah the net interlocks 37 Door Seals apd Sealing sunaccs Do not operate the microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if it is damaged The oven should not be adjusted or It is particularly important that the oven repaired by anyone except properly door close properly and that there is no qualified service personnel damage to the Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Operating safety precautions AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven follow the precautions on pages 7 8 Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice
18. ded e Always underestimate reheating time until you are used to the microwave oven 28 Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e The more food you prepare the longer it takes A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time If one potato takes four minutes to cook you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes Starting temperature of food e The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food e Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process e The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape e Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces and same shaped pieces of food cook more evenly than irregularly shaped foods With unevenly shaped foods the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Coveri
19. ehectences exe 26 PRONG SLING i necasas 28 TROUBLESHOOTING oseese 32 33 WARRANTY oino nsira 36 WATTAGE 2 sccteccesscs c inai tends 18 35 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY From Date defects in materials or workmanship Service must be of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED SEVEN YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship Second Through Eighth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your micr6wave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family house hold use C In home service Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool service company D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage
20. ent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven For stubborn soil boll a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boll a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Glass turntable Turntable support To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe 27 Cooking Guide Reheating tips e Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste e Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center e To keep food moist during reheating cover the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters e Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in paper towels to absorb moisture and prevent sogginess Spread food in a shallow dish if possible Stir and turn food as nee
21. hard boiled eggs before heating In rare instances poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Stir before heating For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the hot food does Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time After microwaving wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Do not start a microwave oven when it is Glass turntable empty Product life may be shortened Do not operate in the microwave mode If you practice programming the oven unless the glass turntable is securely in put a container of water in the oven place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is
22. ing plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM STANCES REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG Time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING It is the personal responsibility and obliga tion of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong 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 perfor 3 prong grounding a mance of your microwave oven The plug plug e i on the extension cord must fit into a 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle as shown on this page and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the 3 prong grounding plug of the microwave oven For your personal safety this appliance must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding re duces the risk of electrical shock by pr
23. k not a time supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal or aluminum pans in Useable metal includes aluminum foil for my microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see page 30 Is it normal for the turntable to turn in Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or either direction counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not appears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that hear You hear the sound of the transformer when when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads should not happen to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn How do get the best results following
24. lem see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 34 33 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting on pages 32 33 It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below 1 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere in the U S A d 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 William Clark Consumer Assistance Representative Whirlpool Corporation 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 2 If you need service Whirlpool has a nationwide network of authorized Whirlpool service companies Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpoo Service E
25. manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad for 3 5 oz bags only Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every one or two seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils Do not unfold bag when popping 3 0 to 3 5 oz bags of popcorn because in small size oven cavity bag can become stuck between turntable and oven wall Why does steam come out of the air Steam is normally produced during cooking exhaust vent The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the rear vents 31 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see Requesting Assistance or Service on page 34 If nothing operates check the following T Is the microwave oven plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions N w Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker wv Has the electric company experienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM The microwave oven The door is not firmly closed and latched will not run e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly e An operation that was programmed earlier is s
26. n on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 13 for location of plate Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address your appliance and your dealer s name Dealer Phone address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 number is toll free 24 hours a day Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explana tion of the use of the symbol 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 This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal injury AWARNING To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock burns Injury to persons exposure to excessive microwave energy or damage when using the microwave oven follow basic precautions Including the following e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
27. ng Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on back 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel For more information see pages 16 25 1 Display This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions z ADD 2 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed MINUTE by Number Pads to enter cooking times or Minute Timer countdown times See pages 18 20 or 21 for more information 3 COOK POWER Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or cooking speed See page 19 for more information 4 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 16 for more information 5 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food See page 25 for more information 6 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power or to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle See page 17 for more information 7 Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times and cook information 8 BAKED POTATOES Touch this pad to Models MT7076XD and MT7116XD shown cook 2 o
28. ng food Cover food to e Reduce splattering Shorten cooking times e Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods e Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane This can cause the food to burst from steam building up in them during cooking To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting prick these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time e Always allow food to stand for a while after cooking Standing time after defrost ing cooking or reheating always improves the result since the temperature will then be evenly distributed throughout the food e The length of the standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes 29 Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e
29. nk in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 27 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY To reduce the risk of fire in the oven Cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend appliance if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Paper could char or burn and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods Do not deep fry in oven Microwavable If materials inside the oven should utensils are not suitable and it is ignite keep oven door closed turn difficult to maintain appropriate deep oven off and disconnect the power frying temperatures cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe Do not use the cavity for storage pur use put it into the oven with a cup poses Do not leave paper products of water beside it Cook at 100 cooking utensils or food in the cavity cook power for one minute If the when not in use dish gets hot and water stays Do not operate any heating or cooking cool do not use it Some dishes appliance beneath this appliance melamine some ceramic dinner i Do not mount unit over or near any ware etc absorb microwave rti f a hea
30. oviding an escape wire for the electric current This appliance is equipped with a polarized 3 prong grounding plug It must be plugged into a correctly polar ized mating 3 prong grounding type wall receptacle properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances If a mating wall recep tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified electrician 3 prong grounding type wail receptacle Power 7 This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes supply cord To test the oven plug it into the proper electrical outlet Put about one cup 250 mL of 6 EP coid water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions on page 18 to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Do not remove the door control panel or cabinet at any time The unit is equipped with high voltage and should be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool service technician SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before use How your microwave oven works Magnetron
31. r 3 baking potatoes up to 16 0z your model may have different styling _ total weight in your microwave oven The oven will automatically cook for a preset time at a preset cook power See page 22 for more information 14 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 9 POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to pop a 3 5 oz bag of commer cially packaged microwave popcorn or to cook an 8 to 12 oz frozen entree in your microwave oven See pages 23 and 24 for more information 10 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function that you have set If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER 11 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase time of day NOTES e If you touch two Command Pads for the same cycle for example BAKED POTATOES and POPCORN the second command will cancel the first If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions Erro will appear on the Display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e Five tones signal the end of a cooking cycle Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and TOUCH STA
32. s 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE 0 Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds YOU SEE 3 Set cook power for first cycle YOU SEE p 1 0 Example for 50 cook power YOU SEE p 5 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle continued on next page 21 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START cooking time counting ERTER down for first cycle followed by cooking time for next cycle s At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day Changing instructions You can change times or cook power for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 Using BAKED POTATOES Your microwave oven cooks 2 or 3 baking potatoes up to 16 oz total weight by automatically choosing baking time and cook power Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil NOTE If more time is needed do not touch the BAKED POTATOES pad again Set a short cooking time See page 18 1 Put pierced potatoes on paper towel in oven and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE BAKED PO 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE START 7 00 ENTER At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day N 2 USING YO
33. s so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool distributor or military exchange If you need service first see the Requesting Assistance or Service section of this book After checking Requesting Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO LIM 07111400 4392950 Rev A 6 95 1995 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
34. the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of Models MT7076XD and MT7078XD is about 34 Ibs The weight of Models MT7116XD and MT7118XD is about 44 lbs The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Power supply cord N Air intake openings exhaust vents NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven will not work until it has cooled enough AWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source for example a cooktop or range Also do not install oven in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated Failure to follow the above could result in fire electrical shock other personal injury excessive exposure to microwave energy or damage to the outside of the cabinet continued on next page INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3 Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi nances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the ground
35. ti kin energy becoming too hot to handle poruon oraneaung Or coening appliance and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for Do not mount over a sink microwave use could damage the Do not store anything directly on top oven as could containers with of the appliance when appliance is in hidden metal twist ties foil lining operation staples metallic glaze or trim e Read and follow Operating safety Remove wire twist ties from paper precautions starting on page 7 or plastic bags before placing bag 1 A short power supply cord is provided in oven to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use continued on next page 5 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY 3 If a long cord or extension cord is on the appliance and c the longer used temporarily a the marked cord should be arranged so that it will electrical rating of the cord set or not drape over the countertop or table extension cord should be at least as top where it can be pulled on by children great as the electrical rating of the or tripped over accidentally appliance b the extension cord must A qualified electrician must install a be a grounding type 3 wire cord that properly grounded and polarized has a 3 blade grounding plug and a 3 3 prong receptacle near the appliance slot re
36. till running e You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME Microwave cooking The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower tlmes seem too long 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 The cook power is not at the recommended setting e Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times 32 PROBLEM The turntable will not turn The Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The Display shows 88 88 TROUBLESHOOTING e The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable and restart oven If turntable support does not move call an autho rized Whirlpool service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results e The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer e The command is not correct e The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature e There has been a power interruption Reset the clock If none of these items was causing your prob
37. xample XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co When asking for help or service DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR 3 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action Please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See page 3 This information will help us respond properly to your request Index This index is alphabetical It contains all the topics included in this manual along with the page s on which you can find each topic TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL cee ecceceeseeeeeeeeee 30 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ceeceeeseeeeeeeeees 15 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN incinin ann an 27 CONTROL PANEL c cccseseeeeees 14 15 ADD MINUTE 00 0 cccseesecseesseeseeenees 17 BAKED POTATOES c 0000000 22 CLOCK rlii asiain aaiae eas 16 Cooking at different cook powers 1
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