Use& CareGuide / Modd and serial number (on frame behind door) plate Control - panel NOTE: Black model shown. Also available in white.
Contents Page ........................ important Safety inatructbnr Precautions To Avoid Poaeibb Exposure To Microwave Energy ......................... Exceuive Getting Acquainted.. ........................................ Microwave oven features ............................... .3 .4 .5 .5 Control panel features .................................... .6 Quick reference cooking guide.. ..................... .7 Using Your Microwave Oven ......................... 10 Microwave oven controls.. ...............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly teeted for l efe end eff kient operation. However, as with any eppiiance, there are special Inetaiiatbn and safety precautbne which must be followed to ensure safe and retiefactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical exposure to exceeeive microwave energy, microwave oven, follow bask precautions, b Read all instructions before using the mkrowave oven.
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GettingAcquainted Microwaveovenfeatures 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. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents microwaves from escaping.
~{~~ujqualnted Controlpanelfeatures 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 10-23. This display includes clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings and cooking functions selected. See page 10 for more information. POPCORN.
12. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad followed by Audible a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the power or “cooking speed.” See page 13 for more information. See the “Microwave cooking chart” on page 33 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods you are cooking. 13. START. Touch this pad after setting a function on the microwave oven to start the function. If you open the door before the oven begins to cook, retouch START.
Gee;pnzJ$quainted If you want to . .. You . .. Cook with AUTO COOK 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch AUTO COOK. 3. Select an Auto Cook setting. (See settings listed by the AUTO COOK Command Pad.) Touch the Number Pad that corresponds to the type of food being cooked. 4. Touch a Number Pad to enter the quantity of food being cooked. See chart on page 15. 5. Touch START.
lf you want to . .. You . .. Add a minute to your cooking 1. Make sure food is in the oven and the door closed. 2. Touch ADD MINUTE. Touching ADD MINUTE lets you cook for a minute at 100% Cook Power. Pause during cooking Touching PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir, turn food over or add ingredients during the cooking process. Example 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Touch the desired Number Pads for the cooking time you want for the first cycle. 3.
. UsingYourMicrowaveOven Microwaveovencontrols There are three parts in the control section: - Display/Clock and Indicators -Command Pads -Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, the Display will flash V&88”. Touch STOP/CLEAR and "1 :OO" will appear. If, after you set the Clock (page 1l), the Display again shows all B’s, it means your electricity was off for a while.
Settingthe clock When the oven is first plugged in, the Display flashes “88:88”. If the electric power ever goes off, the Display will again flash all 8’s when the power comes back on. You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display will not show the correct time of day after cooking. To set the correct time of day, follow these steps: 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR and the Display will show “1 :OO”.Then touch AUTO STARTI CLOCK and the Display will show a “0”. 2. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day.
Using Your Microweve Contmued Oven UsingSTOP/CLEAR Touch STOP/CLEAR once to: l Erase instructions if you make a mistake during programming. l Cancel the Minute Timer. l Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. Touch STOP/CLEAR twice to: l Cancel a program during cooking. NOTE: The oven may be stopped during a cycle by opening the door. Close the door and touch START to restart.
. Cookingat lowercookpowers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a dinerent percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent or name which Cook Power to use.
Using Your Microwave Contmued Oven UsingAUTOCOOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers. AUTO COOK has preset times and cook powers for five major food categories: Rolls, Muffins; Casserole: Baked Potatoes; Fresh Vegetables and Frozen Vegetables. All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the number of items being heated. Your microwave oven does the rest.
Autocookchart ! SETTING 1 FOOD ROIIS, AMOUNT PROCEDURE l-6 pieces Arrange on a double layer of paper towels; cover with another towel. Muffins 2 Casserole l-4 cups To reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir before sewing, if possible. 3 Baked Potatoes l-6 med size Prick place on paper towel directly on turntable. After cooking, remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil 5 minutes. 4 Fresh Vegetablea 1-4 cups Place in a microwave-safe container.
Using Your Microwave Contmued Oven UsingAUTODEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook powers for preset times. The 3-stage Auto Defrost Cycle is programmed for: Roast Beef, Pork; Steaks, Chops, Fish; Ground Meat; Chicken, Whole; and Chicken Pieces. All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being heated. Your microwave oven does the rest. 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. 2.
8. After the second stage is completed, the oven will stop, 4 tones will sound, and directions will appear on the Display. Open the door, shield any warm portions and close the door. “PRESS START” will appear. 9. Touch START to complete defrosting. 10. After defrosting, the oven will stop and directions will appear on the Display. Open the door or touch STOP/CLEAR. The Display will then show the time of day. Autodefrostchart AMOUNT PROCEDURE 2.5-6.
Using Your Microwave Contmued Oven Cookingwith morethanonecook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. The display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds. 3. Select a Cook Power.
5. Select a Cook Power. l To cook at full (100%) power, skip to Step 6. l To cook at another Cook Power, touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power. Touch START. The Cook Indicator will come on and the Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in each cycle. When the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound. The Display will then show the time of day.
Using Your Microwave Contmusd Oven One-touchcooking One-Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn, heat a beverage or warm up a dinner plate by touching just one pad. Before using One-Touch Cooking, be sure the time of day is showing on the Display. If the time of day is not on the Display, touch STOP/CLEAR once or twice. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch the desired One-Touch Cooking item Command Pad: Touch DINNER PLATE to heat a plate of food.
UsingADDMINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute. 1. Make sure food is in the oven. 2. Touch ADD MINUTE. 3. To extend cooking time in muftiples of one minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. When the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound. The Display will then show the time of day.
Using Your Microwave Contmued Oven UsingPAUSE PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir, turn food over or add ingredients during the cooking process. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch in instructions for the first cooking cycle. (See pages 12-13.) The POWER LEVEL Command Pad must be touched between cycles. Touch POWER LEVEL twice for full (100%) Cook Power.
UsingAUTOSTART AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day. You can touch in up to 11 hours, 59 minutes of delay. 1. Put in food and close the door. 2. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. 3. Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start time. This example shows a 4:30 start time. 4. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK. 5. Touch Number Pads to enter the amount of cooking time you want. 6.
InstallationInstructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. - Installingyhr microwaveoven 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as misaligned door, damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized WhirlpooP’+ service technician and any repairs made. 2.
3.Electricalrequirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 4.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical shock DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNMNG PRONG. 5.
CaringForYourMicrowaveOven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. To do so, please follow these instructions carefully. Cleaningthe microwaveoven Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning; however, this oven is designed to operate with the turntable in place. Do not operate the microwave oven when turntable is removed for cleaning.
HowYourMicrowaveOvenWorks 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 microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the glass turntable. 0th cavity Glass turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through.
Operating SafetyPrecautions using the microwave oven, follow the Never cook or reheat a whole egg. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them. For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating.
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resufting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is diffiiult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave anything in the oven when not in use.
&pe;.zFASafety Precautions Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwaveapproved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire. For microwaving bags of popcorn, see page 20 for instructions on using the Popcorn feature. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags. Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not recommended.
Generalinformation If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 vofts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system. cafe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook on 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.
CookingGuide Reheatingchart STARTING TEMP ITEM TIME/POWER Cover loosely. Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Refrigerated Refrigerated l-2 min at 70% 2%-4X min at 70% Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Room temp Refrigerated 45 set-1 min per serving at 50% l-3 min per serving at 50% Stirrable Casseroles Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings PROCEDURE Cover with gravy or wax paper. Check after 30 set per serving. Cover.
S. POULTRY. FISH. SFAFOQP Cook on 100% Power Level. Allow standing time atter cooking.
QuestionsAndAnswers QUESTIONS 34 ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking resufts. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? No.
If YouNeedServiceOrAssistanceM= n We suggestyou follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance .. . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See pages 25 and 31.
WHIRLPOOL” MicrowaveOvenWarranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlooolSM service comoanv. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave defective in materials or workmanship. WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR ovens if WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.