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Contents ^drr,..T Parts and features Page 12 ‘. Parts and Features Before You Install Your Microwave Oven. Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy Important Safety Instructions Using your Microwave Oven Microwave Oven Controls Audble Signals Sethg the Clock Usiry the Minute Timer Cocking In Your Microwave Oven Usin AUTO SENSOR Coc,king at High Cook Power Cocking at Lower Cook Powers .! 3 . : 0 c, : B 8 9 10 ,.
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Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. 1. Read appliance. all instructions before using 11. Do not use outdoors for damage oven or electric shock may result. to the 2.
Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: -The Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights -Command Pads - Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and the Display will show 88:88. If after you set the Clock (page 6) the Display again shows all 8’s, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven [A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A 3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is because of incorrectly entered instructions or because the tones have been removed.
Using the minute timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. operating. It works like a kitchen timer. It can be used alone or while the oven is THIS HAPPENS... DO THIS... The Minute Timer indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a “01’ The first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Display will again show the time of day. Touch MINUTE TIMER again and continue. WI 1. Touch MINUTE TIMER. The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them.
Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS” Cookbook It contains information about: l l l l l l packed with the microwave oven. What microwave energy is. How food is cooked by microwave energy. What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. Safety tips. Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven. Cooking times for different foods. Important things to remember to get the best cooking results. ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time.
4. The oven automatically cooks at a pre-set Cook Power for that setting. The AUTO SENSOR Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking the food. Do not open the oven door during this part of the cycle. Touch START. When you hear 2 beeps, the Display will show and count down the remaining cooking time. The oven door can now be opened, if needed When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound.
The oven will automatically high Cook Power. 4. cook The COOK Indicator Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking, Touch START. The display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle. count dOWll When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.
The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 7 tninUteS, 30 seconds. 3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. 4. Touch COOK POWER. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI!’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH] power. The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full power. 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want.
Changing The Cook . Touch Touch l Touch OR... l Touch l Touch l cook power Power can be changed any time before touching START or during COOK POWER. a number for the new Cook Power. START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original COOK POWER twice START. if you want to change the cycle. time. a lower Cook Power to HIGH. Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested the guide behind the oven door or in your MICRO MENUS” cookbook. DO THIS... 1.
Standing time For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting. When COOK follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. COOK will begin About the “QUICK Changing step-down l l l provides a standing time equal after the automatic standing time. divides the time set forthe QUICK DEFROST Cycle defrost the defrosting and completely.
Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave Cook Cycle you have touched in. DO THIS... 1. oven goes automatically from defrosting to the THIS HAPPENS... Put food in the oven and close the door. The QUICK DEFROST indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. 2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. 3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them.
The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power. 7. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. When you touch START,the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights will go off. The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the defrost cycle. 8. Touch START.
Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes]. KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP cycle. DO THIS... 1. THIS HAPPENS... Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on. The Display will show the time of day. 2. Touch 3. Touch l l l l l l KEEP WARM. The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will stay on.
Using AUTO START The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a latertime. delay the start of cooking for up to 11hours, 59 minutes. DO THIS... 1. Use AUTO STARTto THIS HAPPENS... Make sure the Clock is set to correct time of day. See page 6 if any change is needed. 2. Put food in oven and close the door. (See CAUTION on page 19.) The AUTO START Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a “01’ 3. Touch AUTO START.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full [HIGH) power. 7. Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Skip to step 9 if you want to use high power.) 8. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. The AUTO START Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights wilt go off. The Display will go back to showing the time of day. 9. Touch START.
When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day. Note: If the oven light and fan come on when you touch START, the Start Time has not been set correctly. Open and close door, reprogram AUTO START time, then touch START.
Bi-level cooking rack A removable B-Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory lets you cook or reheat foods together as a meal. Ask your dealer 832985- Bi-Level Cooking Rack Kit Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING Installing kit. This rack for details on INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. your microwave oven 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth.
5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only,15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Timedelay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug result in a risk of electrical DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG. 7. For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded.
Building in your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, counters easy with kits available from your dealer. 1. Build the microwave oven into a cabinet or wall by itself or over built-in single ovens in the Whirloool RDE, REE,RGE, RB and SB model series. 2. Attach the microwave or with cabinets over it. oven to a wall by itself or tables. Custom installations Ask your dealer for details 83298 7 - 30-inch Built-in l 832989 - 24-inch Built-in l 832991 -27-inch Built-in .
Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water In the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Mode is not hot. It causes Mixer food to make its own Ceramic Magnetron Bottom . Oven Cavity Metal Floor Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You can’t 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 are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer (like a fan).
Operating safety precautions NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG. Steam build-up 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. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers] may become overheated.
prevent DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand damage to the oven. DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. DO NOT pop popcorn, except in a microwaveapproved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Results are the manufacturers responsibility.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... and talk with one of our trained Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix Yourself without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 21.
WHIRLPOOL” FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP MICROWAm OVEN WARRANTY 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL MWOO WILL PAY FOR 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 a franchised TECH-CARE R service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP replacement parts for solid-state touch control system if defective in materials or workmanship.
