Whirlpool GH7145XF User's Manual
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3. MODEL GH7145XF PART NO 8169421 4619 652 55304 xiaj ERRA Microwave Hood Combination A Note to You Microwave Oven Safety susto OE Installation Instructions Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven sing Your Microwave Oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven 36 Cooking Guide 39 Questions and Answers 41 Troubleshooting 42 Requesting Assistance or Service ee 44 Ile X sises a Warranty 48 In the U S A for assistance or service call the Consumer Assistance Center In Canada for assistance or service see page 45 www whirlpool com 4 06 A NOTE TO YOU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier 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 complete and mail the Product 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 your appli ance you need to know your co
4. 1 lower lip Swing the front 4 ofthe filter down and slide the filter out 4 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild m detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not use ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as 731 lye based oven cleaners or place in a dishwasher The filter will turn black or could be damaged 5 To replace the charcoal filters push each filter to the back of the opening between the upper and lower lips against the springs owing the front of the filter up against the upper lip Slide the filter forward while pushing it up against the upper lip The filter will now be held in position be tween the lips by the spring 6 To replace the grease filters slide each filter into the outer side of the filter opening Make sure you are sliding in the side of the filter that does not have the tab Hold the tab with your other hand Push up the tab side of the filter and slide the filter to the other side of the opening to lock into place T Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power NOTE Do not operate the vent fan without the filters in place 37 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN REPLACING THE COOKTOP AND OVEN LIGHTS The cooktop light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 3 Replace bulb s with candelabra base 30 watt 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw and bulb s PN 43936
5. 5 Start the oven YOU SEE At the end of the cooking time four tones will sound Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or cook power any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2 3 and or 4 and 5 25 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING IN STAGES For best results some recipes call for one cook NOTE You cannot sensor cook with stages 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 3 stages You can set your chosen cook functions in any order However if you use QUICK DEFROST it must be the first stage 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK TIME 3 Enter the cooking time for the first stage YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds ENTER COOK TIME 4 Set the cook power for the first stage TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK E Example for 5096 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK OR E COOK POWER repeat until desired cook power appears 5 Repeat Steps 2 3 and 4 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage 26 COOKING IN STAGES cont 6 Start the oven After the first stage is over the next stage s will count down At the end of the cooking time Changing instructions You can change cooking times or cook powers for a stage any time af
6. 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 continued on next page 11 DC T UECUUCETGEE n e re e Bn I E ERE Ee ead es EE DEAD e Ls DONI n ee RR GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS cont Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recom mended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cook ing during standing time After micro waving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven or use the Demo learning feature see Using the demo learning feature later in this section 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 If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your Circuit breaker or fuse box electrical system 12 Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the
7. there must be a minimum skin this prevents cracking 4 inch 6 mm between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible MENS e Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually e takes up to double the time compared to reheating Using aluminum foil in plastic glass china or paper containers The Metal containers should not be used in a microwave time when food is ready will vary depending upon oven There are however some exceptions If you the type of container you use have purchased food which is prepackaged in an Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on that heat is spread evenly throughout container the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves Cooking you should not do in your will only penetrate the top of the food microwave oven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for safe sterilization 40 QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can oper
8. After removing all oven contents including the turntable and support tape the door in the closed position Then remove the two bolts Q9 securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet continued on next page INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE OVEN coNr To replace 1 Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate 2 Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet 3 Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet Push the microwave oven against the mounting plate until locking latch snaps into the cabinet 4 Replace the two bolts securing the microwave oven to the upper cabinet 5 Untape the door and replace the turntable and support _ 6 Replace the vent grille 7 Replace the two screws in the top of microwave oven cabinet the screws located closest to front corners 8 If filters were installed replace them see Install ing and caring for the filters in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section if needed 9 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 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 microwave
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10. TOUCH YOU SEE 01010 4 ENTER COOK TIME TIME YOU SEE 3 Enter the cooking time Example for 1 minute 30 seconds ENTER COOK TIME 4 Start the oven YOU SEE At the end of the cooking time four tones will sound Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2 3 and 4 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS For best results some recipes call for different cook The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the power each Number pad stands for and the cook cooking Each Number pad also stands for a power name usually used It also tells you when to different percentage of cook power Many micro use each cook power Follow recipe or food package wave cookbook recipes tell you by number instructions if available percent or name which cook power to use NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times COOK POWER WHEN TO USE IT 10 100 of full power e Quick heating many convenience foods and automatic foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and most vegetables 9 90 of full power Heating cream soups 8 80 of full power e Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles 7 70 of full power Medium High e Cooking and heating
11. minute to your cooking cycle at the set cook power See page 22 for more information NOTES Number pads Touch Number pads to enter If you have entered all settings for a function but cooking times cook powers quantities do not touch START ENTER in 5 seconds the weights or food categories START indicator light will show CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct e For nonsensor functions if you open the door time of day See page 20 for more information while the oven is on and then shut the door within 15 minutes the START indicator light will show TIMER SET Touch this pad to set the Touch START ENTER to continue If you open the Minute Timer See page 21 for more information door when sensor cooking cooking is canceled TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the and you have to start over Minute Timer See page 21 for more information ef you choose a function but do not press another START ENTER Touch this pad to start a Command pad within 1 minute the display returns function See page 16 for more information to the time of day and you have to start over continued on next page 15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL FEATURES cont 16 Audible signals Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad e One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer count
12. of a pound DECIMAL WEIGHT EQUIVALENT GRAM WEIGHT 10 20 25 One Quarter Pound 30 40 50 One Half Pound 60 70 5 Three Quarters Pound 80 90 1 00 One Pound 32 pef MH HOMME EN Riki AAE riis IERA AAT 1s ANAE ARA SH ID MED Re AR ES ALE inn HET AI AVAA DEANA N NH MET e SERM TOMEI a Xs Hd Pm A aapa o aaan cime e Your microwave oven lets you simmer soups casseroles stews and other liquid foods All you do is set a simmer time and your oven will bring your food to a boil and then simmer it for the time you specify NOTES You cannot change the cook power or doneness for ACCU SIMMER e This function uses the sensor The sensor needs 1 Place the food in the oven and shut the door 2 Touch ACCU SIMMER 3 Touch Number pads to enter the simmer time Example for 30 minutes 4 Touch START ENTER The oven will bring the food to a boil The food will then simmer for the time you set When simmering foods like pasta Use a container that can hold enough water to cover the food completely when cooking such as a 3 quart 12 cup 2 84 L casserole with a lid When cooking pasta or noodles add 1 tbsp 15 mL oil to the water before boiling Use the following method Changing instructions You can change the simmering time while sim mering by repeating Steps 2 3 and 4 d Baa 5 O I Steps 2 4 Setting the simmer time you want Sano AW acte
13. of wall mounting bracket 13 34 3cm min to cooking surface or countertop below microwave oven INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS REMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROWAVE OVEN AWARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install 4 Hold microwave hood combination in place with one hand Pull hook to release microwave hood from mounting plate If grille cannot be removed per instructions in pt 2 insert a thin looped wire or similar tool through an opening in grille to pull hook microwave oven Failure to do so can result in back or other injury If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combi nation for any reason follow these simple steps 5 Grasp the microwave oven Rotate the microwave To remove oven downward Be careful that door does not swing open Lift off the support tabs 3 at the bottom of the mount ing plate Set the micro wave oven aside on a protected surface 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove filters and vent grille e f filters O are installed push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside edge to remove e Remove the two screws S from the top of the microwave oven cabinet the screws located closest to the front corners Do not remove the screws located towards the center of the cabinet e Remove the vent grille Set the screws and grille aside If grille cannot be removed see pt 4 3
14. oven 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 A magnetron in the microwave oven produces Magnetron microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Metal floor Glass turntable continued on next page GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS coNr Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal con tainers 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 INTERFE
15. 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 Pr securely in place and can rotate freely on the support rollers The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the rollers are completely inside the center circle of the turntable this will let the turntable rotate properly 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 dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 4e inch 5 mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Spb bene v A erg ORE In ABRE cnt HM rea Uc di jo bh ne RCM WT S ipt IJ E gon cur n adc REAK ORS UIDES aic en cios 4 ovn de h MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES E E TETN E OE T Q Y EEDAN TRAR EAD AT A E EE LEER anexou ut m MEME P Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible To help get you up and running quickly the following is a list of the oven s basic features 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 2 Door Safety Lock System The o
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17. rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Use rack only in the microwave oven Do not use rack with browning dish e Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the oven Do not cook foods directly on rack Put them in microwave safe containers first Do not place a metal cooking container on rack e Only use the Cooking Rack when cooking at more than one level USING THE EXHAUST FAN The pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the 4 speed exhaust fan 1 Turn on the fan and choose fan speed Touch the up pad to increase fan speed Touch the down pad to decrease fan speed The display will show FAN and a number from 1 to 4 to indicate fan speed NOTE If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too hot the ex haust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the HIGH setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the VENT FAN pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NOTES e Two seconds after the last time you touch VENT FAN the display returns to the previous display e he first time you turn on the fan after connecting the microwave oven to power the fan will start at speed 1 The next time the fan is turned on it will start at the last speed used TOUCH VENT FAN ON
18. repeatedly during e You can use ADD MINUTE only for the cooking cooking time function e After closing the door you can enter ADD MINUTE without having to touch START ENTER 1 Make sure the food is in the oven 2 Touch ADD MINUTE TOUCH YOU SEE Example for cooking for 1 minute ADD COOK TIME MINUTE E CHANGING PRESET COOKING TIMES If a preset cooking time is too long or too short you only change cooking times after entering a food can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after quantity but before cooking starts For Sensor choosing QUICK COOK QUICK REHEAT QUICK One Touch you can only change cooking times DEFROST or Sensor One Touch except for the within 20 seconds after choosing the food type POPCORN setting For a Quick function you can For example in QUICK REHEAT after choosing the type of food and entering the quantity To lengthen cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK AUTO REHEAT POWER ws E Em once E example for quick reheat To shorten cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE COOK AUTO REHEAT POWER twice To reset to the original cooking time TOUCH YOU SEE AUTO REHEAT ieee hereon three times i 1 dg 105 22 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 your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME
19. tmv irn ao naa no Mec d D rmt WARE mi eNO AE OMAN CHEATS KOON P 2 minutes 30 seconds to v warm a up after the c oven is connected to power or after a power failure If you start ACCU SIMMER during the warm up microwave energy will not be turned on until the sen sor is warm e When cooking vegetables increase amount of water to 7 to 4 cup 60 to 125 mL Cover dish with a hard lid i e the lid that comes with the dish or a dinner plate Do not use plastic wrap TOUCH YOU SEE SENSOR SENSOR EINE AL YOU SEE SENSOR START ENTER A TWiT plot y D edt EE E EET PLE Place container with water in the oven and follow Steps 2 4 setting the simmer time at 1 second At the end of the signal place the food in the water and stir until completely covered by water Cover Repeat s A aT HTC Sin A sprit POPOL HMCHULUAM ev NII vn OY v AMAA pruna Dat V HE I NIHU RO OLDEST ONL OAT do BAL MPH MEUM supe rac eo ORAT GRAN A E AGAD E A Pre HH VANE AURIS Os 09 AUS at yen ERE I cin MARAA AT v NOC Mar DONO MIDI Glas PASA AIT 33 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN UsING SENSOR ONE TOUCH COOKING Food releases humidity during cooking heating How much humidity food releases is affected by the quantity temperature and shape of the food Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects this humidity The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food You can use
20. 81 carefully remove 4 Replace the bulb cover and mounting screw the cover 9 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power Mounting screw The oven light 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 5 Replace the bulb with a candelabra base 2 Remove the two vent grille mounting screws 30 watt bulb PN 4393681 located above the cover 6 Close the bulb cover the two outer screws T Slide the top of the vent grille into place Push the bottom until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 8 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power t To order bulbs in the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 or in Canada call the nearest service branch see If you need assistance or service in Canada in the Hequesting Assistance or Service section Follow the instructions and telephone prompts you hear 38 COOKING GUIDE MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food 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 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 re heated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food wit
21. AKED POTATO Touch this pad to bake 1 to 4 potatoes without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the potato es See page 34 for more information FRESH VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups 237 to 946 mL of a fresh vegetable without entering a cook power or time 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 34 for more infor mation FROZEN VEGETABLE Touch this pad to cook 1 to 4 cups 237 to 946 mL of a frozen vegetable without entering a cook power or time 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 34 for more infor mation FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook a 10 or 20 ounce 283 5 or 567 g frozen entree with out entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the frozen entree See page 34 for more in formation BEVERAGE Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 8 ounce 237 mL cups of a beverage without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the bever age See page 34 for more information DINNER PLATE Touch this pad to heat a dinner plate of food w
22. DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 assistance or service first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section In the U S A call our Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 For warranty information in Canada Please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer or call the Consumer Assistance Centre at 1 800 461 5681 toll free between 8 30 a m and 6 p m EST from anywhere in Canada For service or assistance in Canada If you need assistance or service in Canada first see the Troubleshooting section of this book After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Requesting Assistance or Service section PART NO 8169421 4619 652 55304 1998 Whirlpool Corporation Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Inglis Limited licensee in Canada 2 98
23. Ground Beef Bulk Do not defrost less than Ib 113 g Ground Beef Patties Do not defrost less than two 4 oz 113 g patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Place on a microwavable roasting rack Pot Roast Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Stew Beef Lamb Cubes for Stew Place in a microwavable baking dish Chops 1 inch 2 5 cm thick Place on a microwavable roasting rack Pork Chops inch 13 mm thick Place on a microwavable roasting rack Hot Dogs Spareribs Country Style Ribs Loin Roast Boneless Sausage Links Sausage Bulk Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Fish setting FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Place in a microwavable baking dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Steaks Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Whole Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Shell Fish Crabmeat Place in a microwavable baking dish Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops continued on next page 31 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN QUICK DEFROST CHART cour Poultry setting SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole Place chicken breast side up on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by up to 97 Ibs 4 3 kg immersing in cold water Remove giblets w
24. NT Dinner Plate Place food to be heated on a dinner plate or 1 serving or 1 plate 0 5 to 1 Ib similar dish Cover with plastic wrap and vent 2 k to 45 k Place soup to be heated in a correct size 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap and vent UsiNc WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in Food cooked covered should be covered during your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes WARM HOLD 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be follow a cooking cycle e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate NOTES should be covered during WARM HOLD WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD 99 seconds cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD some foods will suffer with extended time Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD TOUCH YOU SEE EZB HOLD 3 Start the oven TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle While you are entering cooking instructions touch When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER or two tones WARM will come on while the oven durin
25. OFF 4 SPEED FAN A V TOUCH qa wi VENT FAN ON OFF USING THE COOKTOP COUNTERTOP LIGHT The pad on the bottom left of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Turn on light 2 Turn off light when desired TOUCH LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF once for regular light twice for night light TOUCH LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF 1 or 2 more times depending on light setting 19 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN SETTING THE CLOCK 20 When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the display will flash Ifa time of day is not set will show until you touch any pad 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Enter the time of day Example for 12 00 3 Complete your entry NOTES e f you touch in an invalid time and touch CLOCK 3 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 To turn off the clock touch CLOCK Number pad 0 and CLOCK again the set time will disappear and will show on the display TOUCH YOU SEE CLOCK START YOU SEE v c m c oO O M T T oO JJ o gt JJ ENTER m USING THE MINUTE TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN NOTE The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use T
26. RENCE Using your microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To test the oven put about 1 cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door and make sure it latches Follow the directions in Cooking at high cook power in the Using Your Microwave Oven section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated For the best cooking results Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using ADD MINUTE section e To help make sure the food is evenly cooked stir turn over or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time f you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to inches 6 mm to 1 2 cm to vent steam during heating or cooking NOTE Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures e Moving the radio or TV away from the mic
27. SENSOR ONE TOUCH cooking when preparing any of 8 types of food Just touch the pad for the food you want to cook or heat see the chart below To use SENSOR ONE TOUCH cooking 1 Touch a SENSOR ONE TOUCH pad BAKED Example for AULUS baked potato until cooking time is estimated MAX E 5 3 seconds You see NOTES You do not need to touch START ENTER to start the oven The oven will start cooking heating when you touch one of the SENSOR ONE TOUCH pads f you need more or less cooking time do not touch the selected SENSOR ONE TOUCH pad again Touch COOK POWER within 20 seconds after choosing the food type See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know section You cannot change preset cooking times for POPCORN e The sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure If you start sensor cooking during the warm up SENSE shows on the display until the warm up is over Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm When cooking foods for a long time allow the oven to cool down before sensor cooking again Popcorn brands make a difference How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat ithas in it Ty several brands to decide __ Which pops the best For best resuits use fresh bags of popcorn PLU j This chart shows you how to choose a typ
28. See list below appliance or call the Inglis Limited Consumer Assistance Centre t When asking for assistance or service please toll free 8 30 a m 6 p m EST e hes at 1 800 461 5681 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 Inglis Limited Appliance Service Consumer Services Direct service branches BRITISH COLUMBIA 1 800 665 6788 ALBERTA 1 800 661 6291 ONTARIO Ottawa area 1 800 267 3456 except 807 area code Outside the Ottawa area 1 800 807 6777 MANITOBA SASKATCHEWAN 1 800 665 1683 and 807 area code in ONTARIO QUEBEC Montreal except South Shore 1 800 361 3032 South Shore Montreal 1 800 361 0950 Quebec City 1 800 463 1523 Sherbrooke 1 800 567 6966 ATLANTIC PROVINCES 1 800 565 1598 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Please include a daytime phone number in your Inglis Limited with any questions or concerns at correspondence Consumer Relations Department Inglis Limited 1901 Minnesota Court Mississauga Ontario L5N 3A7 45 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 30 40 AUDIBLE SIGNALS atio ie Erro aes 16 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
29. ate my microwave oven without the You can turn off the turntable to heat 2 dinner turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a plates side by side or one dish that s larger than large dish the turntable However if you only need to heat one plate on the turntable keep the turntable on for best cooking results Also you should not turn over the turntable A plate used on the turntable must fit on it when the turntable is correct side up Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied may reheat or cook on two levels at a time with your microwave oven If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven you can get poor cooking performance and or arcing Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my You can use aluminum foil for shielding use microwave oven small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is inch 19 mm deep or less and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch walls or door For more information see Using aluminum foil in the Cooking Guide section Is it normal for the turntable to turn in Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counter either direction clockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not affect the appears wavy Is this normal operation of your oven What are the humming noi
30. ch DEFROST again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Know section See the Quick defrost chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food To defrost items not listed in the Quick defrost chart use 3096 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information i For e even en complete defrosting e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block 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 foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type DEFROST once twice 3 times OR TOUCH WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET NUMBER PAD tenths of a pound 1 1 to 6 6 45 g to 2994 g 2 1 to 6 6 45 g to 2994 g You must touch DEFROST once before choosing the food type 3 1 to 4 4 45 g to 1998 g QUICK DEFROST CHART Meat setting FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef 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
31. down e Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Two quick short tones sound once every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end of cooking signal as a reminder if the food has not been removed from the oven e Two quick short tones will sound while entering and exiting from a hidden feature for example Child Lock or time of day e Three tones sound if you have made an incorrect entry To disable the programming tone TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds To turn the programming tone back on TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds To disable all audible signals except the end of timer and hidden feature signals TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds To turn signals back on TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds NOTE Two tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off 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 A If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and the light goes off OR e TOUCH OFF NOTE Before setting a function touch OFF CANCEL to make sure no other function is on CONTROL PANEL FEATURES cour Heating more than one plate of food When heating plates of food with a cook time that you set you can heat two 10 inch 25 4 cm plates side by side or one dish larger than the turntabl
32. e You can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking Rack for a For best results halfway through cooking turn the plates halfway around until the food in the front is in the back Do the same when heating a larger 9 to 13 inch 23 to 33 cm casserole When heating 4 dinner plates turn as described above and switch the top plates with the bottom plates Using the child lock The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave oven when you do not want them to To lock the control panel TOUCH START ENTER m and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and Q will appear on the display When the control panel is locked 3 tones will sound and LOCK will appear when you touch any pad except for VENT FAN and LIGHT To unlock the control panel TOUCH START ENTER m and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and A will be cleared from the display possible total of 4 plates To heat 2 bottom plates together or one larger dish cD the turntable should not be turning You can shut the turntable off by touching TURNTABLE ON OFF TURNTABLE OFF appears on the display If you touch TURNTABLE ON OFF before starting to set the cooking function your oven will prompt you to enter a cooking time without you needing to touch COOK TIME Your turntable will be turned back on when cooking is over or when you touch OFF CANCEL NOTE You cannot turn off the turntable when using an
33. e of food and the amount you can choose for each type INSTRUCTIONS Popcornt instructions Baked Before baking remember to pierce the potato with a fork several times After cooking let the potato stand 5 minutes to finish cooking Potato Fresh Prepare as you want wash but do not dry vegetables Place vegetables in a correct size micro Vegetable Pop only 1 package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s AMOUNT 3 5 oz 100 g 3 0 oz 85 g 1 75 oz 50 g 1 to 4 potatoes 10 oz 284 g to 13 oz 369 g each 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL wavable container Add 2 to 4 tbsp 30 to 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Frozen Vegetable Frozen Entree Loosen the covering for venting Beveraget Do not cover The shape of the mug will affect how Remove from package rinse off frost under running 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL water Place vegetables in a correct size microwav able container Add 2 to 4 tbsp 30 to 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent 10 or 20 ounce 284 g or 568 g 1 or 2 8 ounce 250 mL cups the contents heat if narrow and tall contents may be hotter if more open area on top i e 1 cup 250 mL measuring cup contents may be cooler t The display does not show cooking time for this setting SENSE stays on the display until cooking is finished UsiNc SENSOR ONE TOUCH COOKING icon INSTRUCTIONS AMOU
34. foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast e Reheating a single serving of food 6 60 of full power e Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Cooking nonstirrable casseroles such as lasagna 5 50 of full power Medium e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e Melting chocolate 4 40 of full power e Simmering stews e Heating pastries 3 30 of full power Medium Low e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats Defrost poultry and precooked foods 2 20 of full power e Softening butter cheese and ice cream 121096 of full power Low e 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 1 Put your food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK TIME 24 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS coNr 3 Enter the cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds YOU SEE ENTER COOK TIME 4 Set the cook power YOU SEE ENTER 5 11 g E NEN Example for 5096 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER COOK R E COOK POWER Q repeat until desired cook power appears Q c I
35. g allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results e The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is 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 continued on next page 39 MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS conr Arranging food If you use aluminum containers without package For best results place food evenly on the plate instructions HollowiNGSe guidelines You can do this in several ways Place the container in a glass bowl and add some If you are cooking several items of the same water so that it covers the bottom of the container food such as baked potatoes place them in a not more than 4 inch 6 mm high This ensures ring pattern RUNO cooking even heating of the container bottom e When cooking foods of uneven shapes or Always remove the lid to avoid damage to i t i thickness such as chicken breasts place the ne ea smaller or thinner area of the food towards the e Use only undamaged containers center of the dish where it will be heated last Do not use containers taller than inch 19 mm Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other Container must be at least half filled e When you cook or reheat whole fish score the 9 TO avoid arcing
36. g cooking continues to run 35 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE VEN 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 nonabra sive 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 some lemon juice or vinegar in it 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 control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces 36 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 Glass turntable Cleaning the cooking rack e Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft sponge or nylon scrub brush Dry co
37. h 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 Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods spreads 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 Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Stand ing time after defrosting and cookin
38. hen chicken is partially defrosted Cut Up Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Cornish Hens Whole Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Turkey Breast Place on a microwavable roasting rack Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water under 6 Ibs 2 7 g DEFROSTING TIPS When using QUICK DEFROST you need to For better results a preset standing time is enter the net weight the weight of the food included in the defrosting time This may make minus the container Enter the weight to the the defrosting time seem longer than expected nearest io Ib 45 g For more information on standing time see Only use QUICK DEFROST for raw food the Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking QUICK DEFROST gives best results when the Guide section food to be thawed is completely frozen If the food is partially defrosted always set a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent cooking the food a a a Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound pound you can use the following chart to convert the for example 4 ounces equals 1 4 pound However weight to decimals in order to enter food weight in QUICK DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths
39. ithout entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidi ty it detects from the food See page 35 for more information SOUP Touch this pad to heat 1 to 4 cups 237 to 946 mL of soup without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of humidi ty it detects from the soup See page 35 for more information SENSOR AUTO REHEAT DEFROST ENTER COOK TIMER SIM 908 em TURN TAME om i502 START SENSOR ONE Tc TOUCH mm qm EE DESEE TR e ADT ER N BAKED FRESH FROZEN POPCORN POTATO VEGETABLE VEGETABLE DINNER 1 IE PLATE a eee is pori ue SOUP QUICK MENU CHOICE ae B BER z actu REHEAT r los DEFROST COOK SIMMER l em i COOK ml COOK c E ADD M ME E HOLD MINUTE EE ES MP ICM S E p ae amp 9 amp 9 9 OS MS rn LIGHT VENT tan FA 99 o8 O OOCOOO o 966 96 10 ACCU SIMMER Touch this pad to simmer soups casseroles stews and other liquid foods See page 33 for more information 11 REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat microwavable foods without entering times and cook powers See page 29 for more information 12 DEFROST Touch this pad to defrost frozen foods without entering times and cook powers See page 30 for more information 13 COOK Touch this pad to cook microwavable foods without ente
40. lified service personnel ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY AWARNING D 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 serviceman 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 micr
41. mplete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label plate see Microwave oven features in the Getting to Know section Also record the other information shown in the next column Look for these Time Smart Tips located throughout your Use and Care Guide They will help you save time and make the most of your new appliance Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free 1 800 253 1301 To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site at www whirlpool com In Canada for assistance or service see the Requesting Assistance or Service section In Canada visit our Web site at www whirlpoolappliances com canada Look for these tips Imm MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER
42. mpletely e Do nct use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers to clean rack eThe rack is dish washer safe CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN INSTALLING AND CARING FOR THE FILTERS Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency and could cause a fire Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month NOTE Your microwave hood combination comes with a charcoal filter to provide clean recirculated air The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months You can order replacements PN 4393690 in the U S A by calling 1 800 253 1301 or in Canada by calling the nearest service branch see If you need assis tance or service in Canada in the Requesting Assistance or Service section Follow the instruc tions and telephone prompts you hear AWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing filters Replace all panels before operating Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock Removing cleaning and replacing 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 To remove the grease filters PN 4393691 push i each filter up on the side opposite the tab Grasp the tab and slide the filter to the side Pull the filter downward It will drop out 3 To remove the charcoal filters push the back of each filter away from you This will slide the front of the filter off the
43. n COOKING TIMES PROBLEM Food is not cooked enough The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking 42 MICROWAVE OVEN DOES NOT WORK CAUSE The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage See the Electrical requirements section on page 5 and the Electrical connection section on page 12 A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped e The electric company has had a power failure You are using the oven as a timer Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer e The door is not firmly closed and latched e You did not touch START ENTER e You did not follow directions exactly An operation that you set earlier is still running Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel that operation CAUSE e The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low e The cook power is not at the recommended setting Check the chart on page 24 e You have not allowed enough cooking time for the amount of food being cooked Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times e The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a minute timer Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer TROUBLESHOOTING TURNTABLE PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will e You have
44. o see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET e c O mu YOU SEE 1 Touch TIMER SET 2 Enter the time to be counted down Example for 1 minute 30 seconds NOTE If you enter more than 4 digits the first 4 digits will disappear and the following digit s will appear on the right side as you enter them 3 Start the countdown TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE If you do not do this step within 5 sec onds of doing Step 2 START will appear You then have 1 minute to touch START ENTER or TIMER SET before the display returns to the time of day At the end of the countdown one long tone will sound To cancel the minute timer TOUCH YOU SEE During the countdown time of day CANCEL 21 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN UsING ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at e if you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking the 100 cook power or add an extra minute to your oven will cook at the currently selected cook cooking time cycle You can also use it to extend power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking cooking time cycles in multiples of 1 minute up to is over the oven will cook at 100 cook power 99 minutes You can also change the cook power after you touch ADD MINUTE by touching COOK POWER NOTES Number pads for the new cook power and To extend cooking time cycles in multiples of START ENTER 1 minute touch ADD MINUTE
45. or WARNING These words mean ADANGER AWARNING You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed 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 micro wave oven e Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS 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 GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found at the end of this section e Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven 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 n
46. ot designed for industrial or laboratory use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children e 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 only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment e 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 See door surface cleaning instructions in the Caring for Your Microwave Oven section e Do not mount over a sink e Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation continued on next page MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity e Suitable for use above both gas and electric Do not overcook food Carefully attend the cooking equipment microwave oven if paper plastic or other e Intended to be used above ranges with maximum combustible materials are placed inside the width of 36 inches o
47. ow To use QUICK REHEAT follow the steps below You see 1 Touch Example REHEAT for 1 cup once 4 Touch You See cute AUTO REHEAT n You see 2 Touch REHEAT 1 to 4 times to choose the type countdown time of food may vary Example for NOTES Base ih f you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds QUICK REHEAT will prompt you to choose a 3 times quantity You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity OR and to touch START ENTER If you do not do so Touch a Number pad to choose the type QUICK REHEAT will be canceled Bi lood f you touch REHEAT 5 times the display returns to the Pizza Slice setting Example for e f you need more or less cooking time do not touch casserole REHEAT again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset You see AUTO REHEAT cooking times in the Getting to Know section Example for casserole This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type TOUCH OR TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU FOOD REHEAT NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE Pizza Slice sensor once 1 1 to 3 slices 5 oz 142 g each Sauce sensor t twice 2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL Casserole 3 times 3 1to4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL Baked Goods 4 times 4 1 to 6 pieces 2 oz 57 g each t You must touch REHEAT once before choosing the food type tt After you choose the food type and quantity and touch START ENTER SENSE appears on the display Also
48. owave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPACE REQUIREMENTS NOTE There must be at least one wall stud within 66 167 6cm Exhaust outlet cabinet opening min mounting connects to Check the opening where the microwave height from 3 A x10 8 25 x oven aaa will be installed The location must floor 30 762cm 25 4 cm provide hc min width required e 2 inch x 4 inch 5 1 x 10 2 cm wood studding and 3 inch 95 cm thickness drywall or plaster lath Support for microwave oven hood weight of 150 pounds 68 kg plus the weight of items c placed in the oven or upper cabinet s e 30 inch 76 2 cm wide minimum opening e 13 inch 34 3cm clearance between the bottom of microwave oven hood and the cooktop e Protection from draft areas such as windows doors and strong heating vents e Grounded electrical outlet see Electrical requirements in the Microwave Oven Safety section Shipped ready for ventless recirculating operation converts to top or rear discharge 30 a pn 76 2cm H2 14 33cm m 66 167 6cm Pus mim mounting height from Mis floor CRITICAL DIMENSIONS 30 76 2cm min from cooking surface or countertop below microwave oven to top
49. reference for Quick Cook Quick Reheat Quick Defrost and Sensor Cook settings 9 Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches See page 19 for more information 10 Control Panel Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions See pages 14 17 for more information 11 Vent Grille 12 Oven Cavity Light 13 Microwave Inlet Cover 14 Model and Serial Number Plate See page 2 for more information eame cerno Sabin HANA AHA SARA n t terrre eh ent Rn e The rollers PN 4393753 on the support should fit inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable e The turntable turns both clockwise and counter clockwise This is normal cie went oec tate ee a a a paor irp A aa na ERR ea us wwe c rers ein A ER iets Memiiiaccoqn gene guage eer p Pu He e a ti ee cent Qux AER M RI ISI EUER LT 521977 Da HUM BUE Ln potett bec S0 oai o cc edel m ri ne Sn AA AMO rrr MM e sich eisai equa dede Cited aM AD AM LE FLA RA ts da rU nudi Ta ds Raw _ GO Yee i E i 48 A ua Bh rao ett he Eder uico h after US R g o e Display This display includes a clock and indica tors to tell you the time of day cooking time set tings and cooking functions you chose POPCORN Touch this pad to pop one of 3 bag sizes of popcorn without entering a cook power or time The oven s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humid ity it detects from the popcorn See page 34 for more information B
50. ring times and cook powers See page 28 for more information 14 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time See pages 23 24 and 26 for more information GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL PANEL FEATURES conr 15 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the cook 23 TURNTABLE ON OFF Touch this pad to turn ing time has been set followed by a Number your turntable on and off See page 17 for more pad to set the amount of microwave energy information released to cook the food Also touch this pad to 24 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an lengthen or shorten a preset incorrect command cancel a program during cooking time See pages 22 and 24 for more cooking or to clear the display See page 16 information for more information 16 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot 25 LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF Touch this pad to turn cooked foods safely warm in your microwave the light or night light on or off See page 19 for oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds more information WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can 26 VENT FAN ON OFF Touch this pad to turn the automatically follow a cooking cycle See fan on or off See page 19 for more information page 35 for more pronation 27 4 SPEED FAN Touch the up pad to increase ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for fan speed and the down pad to decrease fan 1 minute at 100 cook power or to add an speed See page 19 for more information extra
51. rowave oven e Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV are on different branch circuits TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware To test a dish for safe etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to use put it into the oven _ handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal with a cup of water containers not designed for microwave use could beside it Cook at 100 damage the oven as could containers with hidden cook power for 1 minute metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze If the dish gets hot and or trim water stays cool do not use it Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it shell Steam buildup when the door is open in whole eggs may Injury could result 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 a standing time of 1 minute before cutting Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat into them containers but the heat For best results stir any liquid several times from the food can make during heating or the container hot reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated
52. s service companies and repair parts distributors ing hearing impaired limited vision etc assist you MS When calling Please know the purchase date and i uu the complete model and serial number of your Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill appliance see the A Note to You section the product warranty and provide after warranty This information will help us better respond to service anywhere in the United States your request To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company l in your area you can also look in your telephone Our consultants provide assistance with directory Yellow Pages e Features and specifications on our full line of appliances e Installation information Use and maintenance procedures FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance you can write to Please include a daytime phone number in your Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at correspondence Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c o Correspondence Dept 2000 North M 63 Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 44 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN CANADA i If the problem is not due to one of the 2 If you need servicet items listed in Troubleshooting t Contact your nearest Inglis Limited Appliance Service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your Contact the dealer from whom you purchased your appliance
53. ses that hear when my You hear the sound of the transformer when the microwave oven is operating magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when microwave As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat food in it thought that this should not happen to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking What does standing time mean Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vent 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 sensor POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 41 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 the Requesting Assistance or Service section on page 44 or 45 PROBLEM Nothing works The microwave oven will not ru
54. ter that stage starts by repeating Steps 2 3 and or 4 and 5 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN YOU SEE COOK TIME first stage when cooking with 2 stages YOU SEE four tones will sound 2f USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Usinc QUICK COOK 28 You can cook microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity QUICK COOK has preset times and cook powers for 5 categories see chart below To use QUICK COOK follow the steps below 1 Touch COOK once You see AUTO ENTER COOK 2 Touch COOK 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food Example COOK for canned a vegetables 2 times OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food Example for canned vegetables You see Example for canned vegetables 3 Touch one or more Number pads to enter the quantity This step is not needed for the Rice setting Example for 1 cup You see Example for 1 cup 4 Touch You see countdown time may vary NOTES e If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds QUICK COOK will prompt you to choose a quantity You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to touch START ENTER If you do not do so QUICK COOK will be canceled If you touch COOK 6 times the display returns to the Rice setting 9 f you need more or less cooking time do not touch COOK again Touch COOK POWER before you touch START ENTER See Changing preset cooking times in the Getting to Kno
55. the sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure If you start sensor cooking during the warm up SENSE shows on the display until the warm up is over Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm 29 USING QUICK DEFROST 30 You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight QUICK DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories see chart below To use QUICK DEFROST follow the steps below 1 Touch DEFROST once You see Touch DEFROST 1 to 3 times to choose the type of food Example for meats once OR Touch a Number pad to choose the type of food Example for meats You see Example for meats Touch Number pad s to enter the weight Example for 1 1 Ibs twice You see IN Example for 1 1 Ibs 4 Touch You see countdown time may vary NOTES f you do not enter a weight within 2 seconds QUICK DEFROST will prompt you to enter a weight You then have 1 minute to enter a weight and to touch START ENTER If you do not do so QUICK DEFROST will be canceled f you enter a weight higher than the highest weight allowed for your food setting 3 tones will sound and RETRY will appear on the display when you touch START ENTER If you touch DEFROST 4 times the display returns to the Meats setting f you need more or less defrosting time do not tou
56. turned off the turntable See the Heating more than one plate of not turn food section on page 17 e The turntable is not correctly in place It should be correct side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft e The support is not operating correctly Remove the turntable and restart the oven If the support still does not move call an authorized service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results TONES PROBLEM CAUSE You do not hear the e You have not entered the correct command programming or e You have turned off the tone See the Audible signals section on page 16 end of cycle tone DISPLAY MESSAGES PROBLEM CAUSE The display is flashing There has been a power interruption Reset the clock See the Setting the clock section on page 20 If none of these items are causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section on page 44 43 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE IN U S A Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Accessory and repair parts sales Center toll free at 1 800 253 1301 e Specialized customer assistance Spanish speak Our consultants are available to P Sp p Referrals to local dealer
57. ven to facilitate cooking e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic should not be allowed to accumulate on hood bags before placing bag in oven or filter If materials inside the oven should ignite keep e When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan oven door closed turn oven off and discon on nect the power cord or shut off power at the Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter fuse or circuit breaker panel Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do oven cleaners may damage the filter not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is open since open door operation can result in particularly important that the oven door close harmful exposure to microwave energy It is properly and that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with the safet 1 door bent interlocks 2 hinges and latches broken or loosened b Do not place any object between the oven front 3 door seals and sealing surfaces face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qua
58. ven will not operate unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents mi crowaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Cooking Rack Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time See page 18 for more information 5 Glass Turntable PN 4393751 not shown In cluded in oven cavity see below for installation instructions This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results See pages 9 12 36 41 and 43 for more details To install turntable and support e Fit the hub PN 4393754 onto the shaft e Place the support PN 4393752 on the cavity bottom e Place the turntable on the hub Make sure the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom are between the three spokes of the hub dns qp ees a teorie uem RRM orieg e A mene Del eer LASTIN Abe SARL euis e 9o deelda e ic doxes Gt CRI e Rae apa memet in irsMer iu 6 Charcoal and Grease Filters included in oven cavity See page 37 for installation instructions and cleaning information 7 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night light See page 19 for more information 8 Cooking Guide Label Use as a quick
59. w section e When cooking bacon keep in mind that differ ences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process will affect how bacon is cooked Also regular sliced bacon averages about 16 slices per pound This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose for each type FOOD cook 9 Rice once sensor Canned Vegetables twice Bacon 3 times Cereal instant 4 times French Toast frozen 5 times t You must touch COOK once before choosing the food type TOUCH AMOUNTS YOU NUMBER PAD CAN CHOOSE 1 0 5 to 2 cups 118 mL to 473 mL 2 1 to 4 cups 250 mL to 946 mL 3 1 to 6 pieces average thickness 4 1 to 4 servings 1 to 4 pieces tt Because this food is cooked by the sensor you don t need to enter a quantity The amount shown here is the amount you can cook After you choose the food type and touch START ENTER SENSE appears on the display Also the sensor needs 2 minutes 30 seconds to warm up after the oven is connected to power or after a power failure If you start sensor cooking during the warm up SENSE shows on the display until the warm up is over Microwave energy will not be turned on until the sensor is warm UsiNc QUICK REHEAT You can reheat microwavable foods just by choos 3 Touch a Number pad to enter the quantity ing a category and quantity QUICK REHEAT has preset times and cook powers for 4 categories see 1 Example for 1 cup chart bel
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