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Whirlpool MH7135XE User's Manual

1. TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER first cycle YOU SEE Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times The 2 stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat poultry and fish To use DEFROST 1 Touch DEFROST once for meat twice for poultry or three times for fish 2 Wait 4 seconds 3 Enter the weight using the Number Pads 4 Touch START ENTER 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 30 Refer to the following chart to choose TOUCH DEFROST a category CATEGORY twice NOTES e See the Auto defrost chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food e To defrost Items not listed in Auto defrost chart later in this section use 30 Cook Power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information Poultry Fish USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 2 Choose AUTO DEFROST TOUCH YOU SEE Example for meat AUTO DEFROST 3 Enter food s weight in pounds TOUCH and tenths of a pound Example for 1 2 Ibs NOTES e For converting fractions of a pound to decimals see Weight conversion chart at the end of the Using Auto Defrost section e If you enter an incorrect weight touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight oie 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE 5 After one third of the cook time is over Display will prompt you to turn over food O
2. Rib Roast Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Rolled Rump Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Roast with aluminum foil 32 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cubes for Stew Remove thawed portions with Place in a microwavable baking dish fork Return remainder to oven Chops Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack 1 inch thick Pork Chops Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack inch thick Hot Dogs Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Spareribs Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Country Style with aluminum foil Ribs Sausage Links Separate and rearrange Place on a microwavable roasting rack Sausage Bulk Remove thawed portions with Place in a microwavable baking dish fork Turn over Return remain der to oven Loin Roast Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Boneless with aluminum foil Fish setting FOOD O AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over Separate fillets Place in a microwavable baking dish when partially thawed Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not
3. Place vegetables in oven and close door 2 Choose VEGETABLE When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from vegetables cooking time is displayed Example At end of cooking time SENSOR QUICK TOUCH 3 When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the vegetables it will tell the oven how much longer to cook 4 The display will show the remaining cooking time Refer to the following chart to choose a category TOUCH VEGETABLE TOUCH YOU SEE SENSOR mm rd VEGETABLE VEGETABLE twice YOU SEE SENSOR COOK this time will vary YOU SEE SENSOR COOK USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute up to 99 minutes NOTES e To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking e You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking 1 Make sure food is in oven 2 Choose ADD MINUTE Example for cooking for 1 minute e If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power e You can only use ADD MINUTE with nonsensor functions A
4. only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination repair or adjustment Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven e Do not store the microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like e Do not immerse cord or plug in water e Keep cord away from heated surfaces e Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter e See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches For microwave ovens with a ventilating hood e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame e Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the ov
5. Check Microwave cooking chart in the Cooking Guide section Allow for more time when cooking more food at one time Completely close oven door Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer Re enter command There has been a power Reset the clock interruption IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 2 If you need assistance Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial toll free from anywhere In the U S A 1 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 3 If you need service Whirlpool has a Whi r nationwide network 00 tE 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 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD MAJOR SEAVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Ap
6. TIME o__ Pg START TENTER CANCEL aan JUNNTABLE ae ae a nm NEI NTA DTA ONT a SS LBS coor COMB START TIMER WARM HOLD ADD MINUTE 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings and cooking functions selected 2 REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 39 for more information 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn See page 41 for more information COOK Touch this pad to cook common microwave prepared foods with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH feature The oven s sensors will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the food See page 38 for more information BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to cook potatoes with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH feature The oven s sensors will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potatoes See page 40 for more information PIZZA REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat one or several slices of pizza with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH f
7. a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven and possibly injure someone Stir before heating Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result 10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but heat from the food can make the container hot 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 Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened o If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result 11 GETTING TO KNOW YO
8. during the programmed cycle See pages 12 13 and 45 for more turntable information GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 21 LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light See page 20 for more information 22 FAN Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off See page 18 for more information NOTES e If you have entered all settings fora function but do not touch the START ENTER pad within 5 seconds the Start indicator light will appear e If you open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door the Start indicator light will appear Touch the START ENTER pad to restart the oven e If you choose a function but do not press another Command Pad within 1 minute the display returns to the time of day and you must start over 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 One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable all audible signals e Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4 seconds to disable all programming tones To turn all signals back on Repeat step under To disable all audible signals above NOTE Three tones foll
9. first time go to Step 4 47 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Replacing the cooktop and oven lights AWARNING Fire Hazard r 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws Use only candelabra base bulbs i 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with 30 watt maximum candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available Turn oft power at main power supply from your authorized Whirlpool service before replacing the light bulb company or by calling the Consumer Failure to follow the above could Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 result in fire or electrical shock Make sure to have your model number when ordering 4 Turn the power back on at the main power supply The cooktop light 1 Turn off power at the main power supply 48 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The oven light AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Bulb holder 4 Remove bulb holder mounting screw Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock 5 Lift up the bulb holder 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available 1 Turn off power at the main power supply from your authorized Whirlpool service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering 7 Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw 2 Remove the vent cover mounting
10. in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT One Quarter Pound One Half Pound Three Quarters Pound One Pound Defrosting tips e When using AUTO DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food AUTO DEFROST gives best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of O F If food has been stored in a refrigerator freezer that does not maintain a temperature of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food e If the food is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight o If the food Is kept outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost by time and power and let stand after defrosting e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow pack ages will defrost more quickly than a deep block e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the fo
11. 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 Arranging food For best results distribute food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways e If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last e Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Shield the tail and head of whole fish with small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking and ensure the foil does not touch the sides of the oven 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 If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines e Place container in a glass bowl
12. lt gt p Whirlp ol Appliances Making Your World A Little Easier Use AndCare Table of Contents complete A Note to You i Microwave Oven Getting to Know Your Microwave Using Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Questions and Answers if You Need Assistance or Service Warranty 1 800 253 1301 Call us with questions or comments VO A MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION PART NO 3828W5A0265 4359338 MODEL MH7135XE Table of Contents A Note to You laiana Microwave Oven Safety oo 4 6 Important safety instructions 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy cccccceseessscseceeeees 5 Electrical requirements 00 0c00 6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven 7 How your microwave oven works 7 For the best cooking results 9 Radio interference cccccssceeeseees 9 Testing your microwave oven 9 Testing your dinnerware or cookware 10 Operating safety precautions 10 Electrical connection 0 00 00000 12 Microwave oven features 0 0 13 Control panel features 0 cee 14 Using the fan eecceesecseesecseeeesssceee 18 Using the cooktop countertop light 20 Using the bi level cooking rack 22 Setting the clock nn 23 Using the Minute Timer 0 000 24 Using Your Mi
13. 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 NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN For the best cooking results Always cook food for the minimum o If you cannot find a glass cover 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 corner operating or after it has completed the to vent steam during cooking cooking cycle see Using ADD MINUTE in the Using Your Microwave section for more information Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help you make sure food is cooked evenly Radio interference Using your microwave oven may cause Moving the receiver away from the interference to your radio TV or similar microwave oven equipment When there is interference e Plugging the microwave oven into a you can reduce it or remove
14. screws 3 Tip the cover forward then lift out to remove 8 Slide the top of the vent cover into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws Turn the power back on at the main power supply 49 Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See the Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH REHEAT in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad Meat Chicken pieces chops hamburgers meat loaf slices 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4 6 servings Soup Cream 1 cup 1 can 10 02 Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 02 Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Vegetables 1 serving 2 servings Baked Potato 1 2 Breads Dinner or breakfast roll 1 roll 2 rolls 4 rolls Pie Whole 1 slice TIME POWER 1 2 min at 70 2 4 min at 70 45 sec 1 min per serving at 50 1 3 min per serving at 50 2 4 min at 100 4 6 min at 100 6 8 min at 100 5 8 min at 50 9 12 min at 50 13 16 min at 50 3 4 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 212 32 min at 100 4 5 min at 100 15 25 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 30 40 sec at 100 45 55 sec at 100 4 1
15. 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 e 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 52 Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering e 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 pierce 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
16. you by number percent or name which available Cook Power to use COOK POWER NAME 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 full power 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 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 e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 27 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 1 Put food i
17. 12 min at 100 12 212 min at 100 1 2 min at 50 2 3 min at 50 8 12 sec at 50 11 15 sec at 100 18 22 sec at 100 5 7 min at 70 30 sec at 100 Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste NOTE See Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH COOK in the Using Your Microwave Oven section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times MEATS POULTRY FISH SEAFOOD VEGETABLES continued Allow standing time after cooking Cook at 100 cook power COOK FOOD TIME FOOD POWER TIME Bacon per slice Ground Beef for Casse roles 1 Ib Hamburger Patties 2 Hamburger Patties 4 Meat Loaf 11 Ibs Chicken Pleces 100 100 100 100 100 45 sec to 1 min 15 sec per slice 4 6 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 11 2 to 2 min 1st side 2 min 2nd side 2 3 min 13 19 min 6 9 min Ib Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Turkey 100 5 min Breast then 70 8 12 min lb Internal temperature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 100 1 Ib Scallops and 100 Shrimp 1 Ib VEGETABLES Cook at 100 cook power FOOD TIME 5 6 min 34 512 min Beans Green or 6 12 min Yellow 1 Ib Broccoli 1 ib 6 10 min Carrots 1 b 8 12 min Caullflower medium head Corn on the Cob 2 4 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 Ib Applesauce 100 4 servings Baked 100 Apples
18. 4 Chocolate 50 melt 1 square Eggs Scrambled 2 4 Hot Cereals 100 1 serving 4 servings Nachos 50 large plate Water for 100 Beverage 1 cup 2 cups 4 9 min 6 16 min 13 19 min 3 8 min 7 10 min 4 6 min 1 2 min 1 min 15 sec to 1 min 45 sec 2 3 min 114 5 min 42 7 min 114 2 min 214 4 min 444 6 min Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if necessary add more time in small increments e If you want to cook two meals or containers of food at the same time you can do so with the Bi Level Cooking Rack For example you can cook two frozen dinners or reheat two plates of food by placing one on the rack and one under the rack Starting temperature of food o 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
19. UR MICROWAVE OVEN Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Carefully place the cookware on your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the brown ing dish bottom must be at least s inch above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish YY X N N xX A Glass turntable Electrical connection If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system 12 Circuit breaker LA or fuse box GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the 8 7 Turntable Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See pages 16 and 18 21 for more information oven s basic features Control Pa
20. and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven e Use only undamaged containers e Do not use containers taller than inch e Container must be half filled e To avoid arcing there must be a mini mum 1 4 inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers e Reheating food in aluminum foil contain ers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary 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 e 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 53 Questions and Answers a ERS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if the rack is that may reheat or cook on two levels at supplied with your microwave oven Use a time of any rack not supplied with the micro wave oven can result in poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal
21. cial micro wave poppers When using a popper be sure to follow manufacturer s directions Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 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 top vent 54 If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems their causes and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service please provide a detailed description of the problem your appliance s complete model and serial numbers and the purchase date See the A Note to You section This information will help us respond properly to your request 1 Before calling for assistance Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Please check the chart below for problems you can fix It could save you the cost of a service call PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Nothing will The unit is not wired into alive Contact a qualified Whirlpool service operate circuit with the proper voltage technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage See Installation Instructions Replace household
22. control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled Glass areas use a mild cleanser and scouring turntable sponge The turntable and turntable support Turntable are dishwasher safe support Cleaning the bi level cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely e Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans ers to clean rack 45 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood NOTE The charcoal filter is available as an accessory when the microwave oven is 2 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild installed to recirculate air detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and AWARN i NG shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover Replace all panels before operating 3 To replace grease filters slide filter in Failure to do so can re
23. crowave Oven 26 Cooking at high cook power 26 Cooking at different cook powers 27 Cooking with more than one cook CV CIOs cued cach cs catestartiet assent cuticle 29 Using AUTO DEFROST cece 30 Auto defrost chart 32 Defrosting tips ccccceseeeeeseees 35 Using WARM HOLD 0 cesses 36 Using PERSONAL CHOICE 37 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH COOK eri seiri enh gerana 38 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH REHEAT o ianea 39 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH BAKED POTATO cccccsscseceseceees 40 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH POPCORN essacesasdehuaehectanatekeasestuevucs 41 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH PIZZA REHEAT cc0ccccccccsesseeeeeees 42 Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH VEGETABLE iaeei ri 43 Using ADD MINUTE ossosa 44 Adding or subtracting cook time 44 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 45 Caring for the filters ccesseeeeee 46 Replacing the cooktop and OVEN lights oo eeeeseseessteeessenesteecseeeees 48 Cooking Guide 00 0 0eccececceceseees 50 Reheating chart csescscseeeees 50 Microwave cooking chart 00 51 Microwave cooking tips 0000 52 Questions and Answers 00 54 If You Need Assistance or Service 55 Warranty siif25 deine nesucaniiieccdiaide 60 A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance Becau
24. dding or subtracting cook time If the Sensor Quick Touch function is too long or too short you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10 after choosing the function You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts To increase cook time by 10 To decrease cook time by 10 To reset to the original cook time 44 TOUCH L9 TOUCH TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE YOU SEE 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 Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil 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 boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the
25. e t minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day 24 YOU SEE TIMER SET i e C a lt Then ENTER TOUCH TOUCH YOU SEE L I ct TIMER OR TIMER SET GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN At end of countdown YOU SEE one tone will sound To cancel Minute Timer TOUCH YOU SEE During countdown TIMEA OFF time of day After countdown OFF CANCEL Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 3 Start oven At end of cooking time TOUCH 010101 4 TIME j O T START ENTER YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3 26 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results some recipes call for differ The following chart gives the percentage of ent Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power Cook Power each Number Pad stands for the slower the cooking Each Number Pad and the Cook Power name usually used It also 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
26. eature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the pizza See page 42 for more information VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook vegetables with the SENSOR QUICK TOUCH feature The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the vegetables See page 43 for more information AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight See pages 30 35 for more information PERSONAL CHOICE Touch this pad to recall one cooking instruction previously programmed into memory See page 37 for more information WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 36 for more information 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time See pages 26 and 28 29 for more information COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook time has been set followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the microwave power or cooking speed See page 27 for more informa tion See the Microwave cooking chart on page 51 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are c
27. en should ignite Keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Do not mount over a sink Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the micro wave oven is in operation SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 Door bent 2 Hinges and latches broken or loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Voit 60 Hz AC only 15 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recom
28. er at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering Inserting the rack First position Insert the rack AN into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven 22 AWARNING RASS ene ees Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns NOTES e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result e Use rack only in the microwave oven e Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven e Do not cook foods directly on rack without putting them in containers first Do not place a metal cooking container on rack Place a microwave safe plate under container e Only use the Bi Level Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level 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 888 88 For the first 30 seconds after the power is on you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK After 30 sec
29. fuse or reset circuit breaker A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped Check electric company for a power failure Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer The electric company has experienced a power failure You are using the oven as a timer The microwave oven will not run The door is not firmly closed Firmly close and latch door and latched You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly Touch START ENTER Check instructions for the function you are operating Touch OFF CANCEL to cance previous programming An operation that was pro grammed earlier is still running continued on next page 55 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave cooking times seem too long The Display shows a time counting down but the oven Is not cooking You do not hear the program ming tone The Display shows 888 88 56 The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a Minute Timer The command is not correct 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
30. grammed cooking time At end of cooking time YOU SEE Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH COOK Using COOK lets you heat common micro 4 The display will show the remaining wave prepared foods without needing to cooking time program times and Cook Powers COOK Refer to the following chart to choose has preset Cook Powers for 3 food catego a category ries Frozen Entree Casserole and Rice CATEGORY TOUCH COOK To use COOK 1 Touch COOK 1 to 3 times to select the Frozen Entree once desired category Casserole 2 Four seconds after you complete your selection the oven will start When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to cook 5 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose COOK TOUCH YOU SEE Example for casserole twice 38 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from food cooking time is displayed Example At end of cooking time YOU SEE SENSOR tf I L n ri CODK this time will vary YOU SEE SENSOR Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Pow ers REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories Plate Soup Sauce and Casserole To use REHEAT 1 Touch REHEAT once for Plate twice for Soup Sauce or three times for Casserole 2 Four seconds af
31. il does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven e For better results a preset standing time is included in the defrosting time This may make the defrosting time seem longer than expected For more informa tion on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section 35 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to auto matically follow a cooking cycle NOTES WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds e Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting 3 Start oven optional To make WARM HOLD auto matically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER e When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run 36 e Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD e Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD s Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hou
32. ire electrical shock or other injuries IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy e Read all instructions before using the microwave oven e Read and follow the specific PRE CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section e The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions e Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped e The microwave oven should be serviced
33. it by different outlet so that the microwave e Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces oven and receiver are on different of the oven branch circuits e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Testing your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Follow the directions in the Cooking at high cook power section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could dam age the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating safety precautions Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow
34. l the learning feature Touch OFF CANCEL 17 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the fan The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2 speed Fan 1 Choose fan speed NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the FAN pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired To set fan to run for a specific time 1 Start fan 2 Choose TIMER SET NOTES e Be sure you have set a time of day with the CLOCK function before setting any TIMER function e If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER pad is touched twice both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer The Display will alternate between FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed TOUCH Es HIGH LOW OFF HIGH LOW OFF TOUCH HIGH LOW OFF until OFF 0s a O e lt Q 3 D z z 9 S r fe TOUCH 5s HIGH LOW OFF TIMER SET TIMER SET op p E o3 8 8 S 3 2s Ijs 23 z gt 2 YOU SEE U l J al GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set stop time Example to stop the fan at 1 30 when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the stop time up to the next 12 hours 4 Sta
35. lead on the appliance Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven AWARNING Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven Doing so can result in death explosion fire or burns How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do cares SS SSN A magnetron in the microwave oven Magnetron produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable Oven cavity GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN The glass turntable of your microwave Glass turntable 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
36. let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shell Fish Crabmeat Break apart Turn over Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Turn over and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Shrimp Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish Scallops Separate and rearrange Place in a microwavable baking dish 33 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole upto Turn over finish defrosting Place chicken breast side up on a 9v2 lbs breast side down Cover microwavable roasting rack Finish warm areas with aluminum foil defrosting by immersing in cold water Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted Cut Up Separate pieces and Place on a microwavable roasting rack rearrange Turn over Cover warm areas Finish defrosting by immersing in with aluminum foil cold water Cornish Hens Whole Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast under Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack 6 Ibs with aluminum foil Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water 34 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However
37. mended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided AWARNING 4 Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or service man if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanently connected appliance This appliance must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding con ductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equip ment grounding terminal or
38. n oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds i Oo ie NIC C Q ERE O ome I m 3 Set Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE LUTER Ci IJ I 010101 4 j I POWER A 28 3g I Example for 50 Cook Power TOUCH a 4 Start oven TOUCH START ENTER At end of cooking time YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after the cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4 28 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time and another Cook Power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to two cycles 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE r TIME Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH ENTER elle YOU SEE ENTER u 3 Set Cook Power for first cycle Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and Cook Power for the second cycle continued on next page 29 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 5 Start oven After the first cycle is over the next cycle will count down At end of cooking time Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and or 3 and 4
39. nel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See 1 Door Handle Pull to open door pages 14 16 for more information 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will 9 Vent Grille not operate unless the door is securely 10 Cooking Gulde Use as a quick refer closed ence for Auto Defrost and Sensor Cook 3 Window with Metal Shleld The shield settings prevents microwaves from escaping It is 11 Glass Turntable The turntable turns designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks for more even cooking food as it cooks It must be in the oven during operation 4 Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack for best cooking results See pages 12 Use for extra space when cooking in 16 and 45 for more information more than one container at the same 12 Model and Serial Number Plate time See page 22 for more information Filter See page 46 for cleaning information Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or to use as a night light See page 20 for more information 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 18 44 ENTER SENSOR AUTO COOK DEFA TEMP ROAST PWA QTY PROBE Loreto lt
40. onds have gone by you must follow the directions below to set the time If a time of day is not set 888 88 will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK To set time 1 Choose setting NOTES e If you enter in an incorrect time and touch CLOCK three tones will sound Enter the correct time e If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the Display will show the last time of day set or if no time of day has been set YOU SEE EMER Mi ri LLL tor 3 seconds 2 Enter time of day Example for 12 00 YOU SEE ENTER 3 Complete entry YOU SEE 23 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET The Display will return to the cooking time countdown in 3 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits three tones will sound Touch START ENTER to count down the 3 digit time you have entered or touch TIMER OFF to clear the Display To start over touch TIMER SET and re enter desired time a Start countdown NOTE If you do not do this step within 3 seconds of doing Step 2 START will appear You then hav
41. ooking ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute at 100 Cook Power or to add an extra minute at the set Cook Power to your cooking cycle See page 44 for more information Number Pads Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times Cook Powers temperatures quantities weights or food categories CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 23 for more information TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer See page 24 for more information TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer See page 25 for more information START ENTER Touch this pad to start a function If you open the door after the oven begins to cook retouch START ENTER See page 16 for more information OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command cancel a pro gram during cooking or to clear the Display See page 16 for more information continued on next page 15 20 TURNTABLE OFF Touch this pad to stop the turntable only during the WARM HOLD and cook time functions Stop the turntable only if the dish you are using is too long to turn inside the oven To stop the turntable touch TURNTABLE OFF before touching START ENTER The red light on the TURNTABLE OFF pad will come on If you do not program a function within 1 minute of pressing TURNTABLE OFF the turntable will automatically turn back on and the red light will go off To turn the turntable back on touch TURNTABLE OFF at any time
42. or aluminum pans Useable metal includes aluminum foil for in my microwave oven shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see the Microwave cooking tips section 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 my microwave oven is operating when 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 should not happen pads 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 manufacturer s guidelines or use the preprogrammed POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listen ing test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels You can also use spe
43. owed by two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled 16 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 START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking e Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF CANCEL GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads To lock or deactivate the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Three tones followed by 2 tones will sound and will appear on the Display To cancel the safety lock Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and f will be cleared from the Display Using the learning feature You can see your microwave oven s functions without turning the oven on NOTE This feature can only be used when the microwave oven is first connected to power You cannot use the learning feature after a Command Pad has been touched To set the learning feature 1 Open the door and keep it open 2 Touch and hold Number Pad 0 for 4 seconds Three tones followed by two tones will sound 3 Release Number Pad 0 4 Shut the door to start the learning feature To cance
44. pen door turn over food and shield any warm portions NOTE If you do not open the door within 2 minutes the Display will resume the countdown 6 Restart oven TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO DEFR approximate time remaining continued on next page 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 7 After two thirds of the cook time YOU SEE is over the display will prompt you to turn over food Repeat the second half of Step 5 and Step 6 approximate time remaining At end of defrosting time YOU SEE Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle Ground Beef Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than Ib Bulk fork Turn over Return remain Freeze in doughnut shape der to oven Ground Beef Separate and rearrange Do not defrost less than two 4 oz patties Patties Depress center when freezing Round Steak Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Tenderloin Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Steak with aluminum foil Stew Beef Remove thawed portions with Place in a microwavable baking dish fork Separate remainder Return remainder to oven Pot Roast Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Chuck Roast with aluminum foil
45. pliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co WASHING MACHINES amp DRYERS SERVICE amp REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Service Example XYZ Service Co 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved e Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program MACAP MACAP is a group of independent consumer experts that voices consumer views at the highest levels of the major appliance industry e Contact MACAP only when the dealer authorized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem Major Appliance Consumer Action Program 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago IL 60606 e MACAP will in turn inform us of your action 57 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in
46. r 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time TOUCH YOU SEE uA RE HOLD TOUCH YOU SEE e You can set WARM HOLD to follow AUTO DEFROST COOK or multi cycle cooking USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you to one cooking instruction previously placed program a function for another person to in memory and begin cooking quickly For cook at a later time example if you heat a roll every morning i NOTE You can reprogram PERSONAL rogram the cooking steps into PERSONAL X P CHOICE You can peck ok roll each CHOICE by repeating the instructions below A power failure will erase your morning by touching PERSONAL CHOICE Personal Choice program To program PERSONAL CHOICE 1 Choose PERSONAL CHOICE j o 9O I YOU SEE PERSONAL mm EEI CHOICE j t for 4 seconds e e O I 2 Set cooking time COOK TIME i e 9 I Example for 20 seconds ells 3 Set Cook Power TOUCH 010161 POWER TOUCH Example for 50 Cook Power 4 Complete entry TOUCH YOU SEE pico CHOICE time of day USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To use PERSONAL CHOICE 1 Put food in oven and close the door N Choose PERSONAL CHOICE TOUCH YOU SEE The oven will cook according to your PERSONAL preprogrammed instructions CHOICE display counts down pro
47. re operating TIMER and the TIMER pad is touched twice SET both the fan and light will be controlled as by the timer The Display will alternate rece ae between FAN and LIGHT one time before HR MN is displayed GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN 3 Set stop time Example to turn off light at 2 o clock when time of day is 12 o clock NOTE You can set the time up to the TOUCH next 12 hours 3 TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER 4 Start timed fan function NOTE The letter L indicates the timed light feature has been selected If both the timed fan and light feature have been selected an H Hood will be displayed YOU SEE time of day At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel the timed light function NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF pad shuts off both the light and the timed func tion Touching the LIGHT pad shuts off just the light 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the bi level cooking rack The Bi Level Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If you need a replacement rack you can order one from your authorized Whirlpool service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Cent
48. rt timed fan function NOTE The letter F indicates the timed fan feature has been selected If both the timed fan and light feature have been selected an H Hood will be displayed At end of time the current time of day will show and no tones will sound To check the stop time The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds To cancel the timed fan function NOTE Touching the TIMER OFF pad shuts off both the fan and the timed function Touching the Fan pad shuts off just the fan TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER 7 rt l Lt TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER TIMER SET e a TOUCH TIMER SET TOUCH TIMER OFF 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using the cooktop countertop light The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light TOUCH Press the LIGHT pad once for HIGH twice for LOW night light LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF once for HIGH R LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF e z e o lt r eo 2 Turn off light when desired O Cc T O Sp x ON NIGHT OFF until OFF To set light to be on for a specific time 1 Turn on light ON NIGHT OFF wy qf lec S 0 T z 54 o amp 2 Choose TIMER SET NOTES Be sure you have set a time of day with the CLOCK function before setting YOU SEE TIMER O S 2 4 Hl any TIMER function e If both the fan and light a
49. se your life is getting busier and more complicated WHIRLPOOL appliances 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 Product Registration Card provided with your appli ance 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 complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram in the Dealer Name Microwave oven features section Please also record the purchase date of 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 Serlal Number Dealer Address Our Consumer Assistance Center 1 800 253 1301 number is toll free Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us This guide contains safety symbols and statements Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards such as f
50. sult in death the frame slot on one side of the opening or electrical shock Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place Before removing filters Unplug power cord or turn off power supply Grease filters 1 To remove grease filters slide each filter to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 46 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Charcoal filter accessory Your microwave oven does not come equipped with a charcoal filter If your microwave hood combination is being used to recirculate air we recommend that you install the charcoal filter accessory Replace ment charcoal filters are available from your authorized Whirlpool service company Part A No 4359416 or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 You cannot clean the charcoal filter and should replace it every 6 12 months 4 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 1 Remove the vent cover mounting screws 2 Tip the cover forward then lift out to bor 5 Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws After replacing filters e Plug in power cord or turn on power supply 3 If you need to remove an existing charcoal filter lift the front of the char coal filter Slide the filter straight out If you are installing a filter for the
51. t page USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN When sensor detects a certain amount of YOU SEE humidity from popcorn popping time is displayed Example remaining cook time alternates with POP and CORN this time wili vary At end of popping time YOU SEE Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH PIZZA REHEAT Reheating pizza with PIZZA REHEAT lets 3 When the internal sensor detects a you reheat one or several slices of pizza by certain amount of humidity coming from touching one pad the pizza it will tell the oven how much TO 098 PIANRENEA 4 stk efter show the remainin 1 Touch PIZZA REHEAT just once phaatontx sad g heating time 2 Four seconds later the oven will start heating 1 Place pizza in oven and close door 2 Choose PIZZA REHEAT TOUCH YOU SEE SENSOR rt T 1 7 Ci ae 7 L i When sensor detects a certain amount of YOU SEE humidity from pizza heating time is displayed Example this time will vary At end of heating time YOU SEE SEUSGR REHEAT 42 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using VEGETABLE Cooking with VEGETABLE lets you heat common microwave prepared vegetables without needing to program times and Cook Powers VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories Fresh Frozen and Canned To use VEGETABLE 1 Touch VEGETABLE once to select Fresh twice for Frozen or three times for Canned 2 Four seconds after you complete your selection the oven will start 1
52. ter you complete your selection the oven will start 3 When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the food it will tell the oven how much longer to heat 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Choose REHEAT Example for reheating soup or sauce 4 The display will show the remaining heating time Refer to the following chart to choose a category CATEGORY TOUCH REHEAT Casserole three times NOTE See Reheating chart in the Cook ing Guide section for reheating with cooking time and Cook Power TOUCH YOU SEE sensor P rh Cl REHEAT en Sl Lig REHEAT twice sesso FEE TI ay m Ll L Z continued on next page 39 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN When sensor detects a certain amount of YOU SEE humidity from food heating time is displayed Example this time will vary At end of heating time YOU SEE SENSOR ALHEAT l E Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH BAKED POTATO Cooking with BAKED POTATO lets you To use BAKED POTATO bake one or several potatoes by touching 1 Touch BAKED POTATO just once one pad 2 Four seconds later the oven will start NOTES 3 When the internal sensor detects a e Before baking pierce potato with fork certain amount of humidity coming from several times the potatoes it will tell the oven how e After baking let stand for 5 minutes much longer to cook 7 wrapped in foil 4 The display will show
53. the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to paris or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A PART NO 3828W5A0265 4359338 12 96 1996 Whirlpool Corporation Registered trademarvTM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
54. the remaining cooking time 1 Put potato in oven and close the door 2 Choose BAKED POTATO TOUCH YOU SEE BAKED SENSOA THO V POTATO UIN 200K YOU SEE When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from the potato cooking time is displayed Example this time will vary At end of cooking time YOU SEE SENSOA COOK 40 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Using SENSOR QUICK TOUCH POPCORN AWARNING POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn To use POPCORN 1 Touch POPCORN just once 2 Three seconds later the oven will start 3 When the internal sensor detects a certain amount of humidity coming from the popcorn it will tell the oven how much longer to cook 4 The display will show the remaining cooking time 1 Place bag on rack and close the door 2 Choose POPCORN After CORN is displayed for a few seconds your oven will begin heating Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags Doing so can result in death fire or burns TOUCH POPCORN YOU SEE YOU SEE SENSOA rm rt Cc gt J I TOOK continued on nex

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