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Microwave oven features v v Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To
Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you ha
4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an extra minute, at the set Cook Power, to yo
25. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop night light. See page 15 for more information. 26. OFF. Touch this
Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. TO
3. Set time. Example for 5 minutes: TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start timer. At end of time: YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling
2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. TOUCH OR 2. Choose timer. NOTE: If
4. Start timer. At end of time: YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; how
Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the fir
Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 s
A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool micr
Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. In
Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH III ml
Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the c
1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH El lzl lol YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power
Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and anot
5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: (first cycle) Chang
3. Choose food category. Touch any of Number Pads l-5. NOTE: See “Auto cook chart” below or the Cooking Guide label on the frame beh
Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times, The 2
5. Start oven. 6. After half the cook time is over, Display will prompt you to turn over food. Open door, turn over food, and shield
Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS B-f Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should hav
Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. Howev
Auto defrost chart (continued) Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Fish Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets when Place in a mi
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces
Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 min- utes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour
Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTE: If you have not plugged in the guesswork out of cooking
4. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: Food will automatically cook to 160°F if you do not specify a final food temperature. lf you wan
Temperature tips: Probe cooking l Stir foods during cooking when recom- mended. l Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. l Cover
Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe: without needing to enter a final food temperature. The pro
Auto roast chart ZATEGORY FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 Roast Beef (rare) Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not touching
Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogr
3. Choose setting. 4. Set start time. Example for 4:30: TOUCH YOU SEE 5. Enter cooking instructions for the function you want. (cooking a
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity (continued): -Test dinnemare or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put
Using PERSONAL CHOKE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickl
To use PERSONAL CHOICE: 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose PERSONAL CHOICE. TOUCH YOU SEE The oven will cook according
In three seconds, the Display will start counting down. Example for full cup: At end of heating time: Using DINNER PLATE DINNER PLATE
Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time.
Every 10 seconds the Display will al- ternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. At end of popping time: Y
Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset cook time is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10%
Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should ma
Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood co
8. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 9. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into plac
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) avail- able from your
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. L
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM Meat (Chicken pieces, chops,
Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COCK” on page 2
Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of
Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several i
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I
If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section out
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if cooking times home or wall
2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to
Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of bums, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container
Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal p
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