Use& CareGuide / Model and serial number plate (on frame behind door) Auto defrort and Auto oook guide Control - panel NOTE: Black model shown. Also available in white.
Contents Page Important Safety lnstructlons ........................ .3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excssslve Microwave Energy .......................... 4 Getting Acqualnted .......................................... .5 Microwave oven features ............................... .5 Control panel features ..................................... Quick reference cooking guide.. ...................... F Uslng Your MIcrowave Oven ......................... 10 Microwave oven controls.. .................
IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appllanoe, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
You are responsible for: l l l l l installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements.* The microwave oven shoukf be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper operation. Properly connecting the oven to electrical supply and grounding it.’ Making sure the oven is not used by anyone unaMe to operate it properly. Properly maintaining the oven. Using the microwave oven only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
GettingAcquainted Microwave oven features 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 Shbid. Shield prevents microwaves from escaping.
Gettlng Acqualnted Continued Control panel features c& a@ 6 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 1O-23. Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.
10. TIMER/PAUSE. Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages. See pages 11 and 22 for more information. 11. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command, cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during cooking. Touch it twice to cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display. See page 12 for more information. 12. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food.
Example ... 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. Cooking with Auto Cook lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers.
if 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 Microwave oven controls 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 88:88. Touch STOP/CLEAR and “1 :OO” will appear. ff, after you set the Clock (page 1 l), the Display again shows all 8’s, it means your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, the Display flashes 68:88. If the electric power ever goes off, the Display will again flash all 6’s when the power comes back on. You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display will be blank after cooking. 1. Touch STOP/CLEAR, then touch AUTO START/CLOCK. The Display will show a “0”. 2. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day. The Display will show what numbers you touched In the order you touched them.
Usln Your Microwave Oven Cont Bnued 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: Cancel a program during cooking. l NOTE: The oven may be stopped during a cycle by opening the door. Close the door and touch START to restart.
Cookingat lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent or name which Cook Power to use.
Usln Your Mlcrowave Oven Contkued Using AUTOCOOK 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 mk powers for five major food categories: Rolls, muff ins; 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. 1.
Autocookchart SElTlNG AMOUNT PROCEDURE 1 Rolls, muffins l-6 pieces Arrange on a double layer of paper towels; cover with another towel. 2 Casserole l-4 cups To reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving, 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 vegetables l-4 cups Place in a microwave-safe container.
Usln Your Mlcrowave Oven Cant Bnued Defrosting 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; 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. Auto defrost chart PROCEDURE SETTING AMOUNT 1 Roast beef, pork 2.5-6.
Cookingwith 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. 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. To cock at full (100%) power, skip to Step 6. l 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. 6. 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.
Ezt Yzy 3 Microwave Oven One-Touch Cooking 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: l Touch DINNER PLATE to heat a plate of food.
Using ADDMINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute, at 100% Cook Power, 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 multiples 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.
Uslng Your Microwave Oven Contmued Using PAUSE 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-l 3.) The POWER LEVEL Command pad must be touched between cycles. l Touch POWER LEVEL twice for full (100%) Cook Power. ‘@* mm .
UsingAUTOSTART AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time of day. You can touch in up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds 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 codcing time you want. 6.
InstallationInstructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your 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 WhirlpoolSM service technician and any repairs made. 2.
4.Electricalrequirements Obsewe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Timedelay fuse is recommended.) ft is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 5.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 GROUNDING PRONG. 6.
CaringForYourMicrowaveOven Cleaningthe microwaveoven \.I:-^ -aa...AL .....-- ....A-.* water and aSoft rr,po c r “ILW, WI111 w.31111, suusy cloth or sponge. 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. See page 30 for further information about the turntable. For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil.
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 a turns on the glass turntable. Glau turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through.
OperatingSafetyPrecautions To reduce the rlsk of burns, flre, electrlcal shock, Injury to persons, or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow the precautions on pages 28-31. Never wok 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.
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures. Do not use the oven for storage.
Operatlng Safety Precautlons Contlnued Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved 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 the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To test a dlsh for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beslde It. Cook on 100% Cook Power for one minute. If the dlsh gets hot and water stays cool, do not use lt. Some dishes (melamine, Centura” etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times.
Cooking Guide Reheatingchart STARTING ITEM Mast (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings TEMP TIME/POWER cover loosely. wfitgerated Refriaersted l-2 min at 70% 2 l/2-4 112min at 70% Meat SIloa.
Microwave cooking chart TS. P_OULTRY. SFAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. Food should be very hot (165°F). Stir before serving, if Possible.
QuestionsAndAnswers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? No. tf you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. 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. satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in your area. If you prefer, write to: if nothing operates: l l l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
WHIRLPOOL@ MicrowaveOvenWarranty MW007 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSPB replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpooP” service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY FSP* replacement magnetron tube on microwave defective in materials or workmanship. ovens if Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR A. Service calls to: 1.
