Whirlpool MC8991XT Use and Care Guide

CONVECTION MICROWAVE OVEN Models MC8990XT MC8991XT

SLOW COOK The AUTO SENSOR Slow Cook (number 0) setting is similar to a slow cooker. The oven will automatically cook, simmer and kee

Microwave cooking at high cook power DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch COOK. 3. Touch Nu

Microwave cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the sl

6. Touch START. cl count 0Wl-l The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cyc

3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. PAUSE may be set to stop the oven halfway through QUICK DEFROST to allow yo

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 3 minutes, 25 seconds. 5. Touch Numbe

When the Cook cycle ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door o

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles, The probe

8. Touch START. The Display will show ‘COOL” to show the food is less than 90°F. As the food cooks, the Display will show the inter

Temperature probe cooking tips For casseroles, the tip of For liquids, balance the For roasts, the tip of the the probe should be in

Contents Parts and Features Before You Install Your Convection Microwave Oven, Before You Use Your Convection Microwave Oven. Precautions

3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. m 4. Touch PAUSE. 5. Touch START. The Display will show the number you touched

Using PAUSE with AUTO SENSOR Pause may be used to stop the oven when it advances from the automatic portion of the cycle to the ti

Using Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your convection microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour,

Using AUTO START The oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use AUTO START to delay the start of cooking for up

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. 9.

Additional information l Additional cycles can be set when using AUTO START. Follow instructions under the proper heading (Using AUTO

Convection cooking Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the

DO THIS... IliH 1. Touch BAKE TIME. 2. Touch the Number Pads for the desired cooking tme. THIS HAPPENS... The CONV Indicator Light wi

Using the temperature probe with BAKE TIME 1. Touch PROBE TEMl? 2. Touch Number Pads for the desired final temperature. 3. Touch BAKE

BEEP BEEP 4. Place food in oven. Close the door. m 5. Touch START again. When the oven temperature reaches 450°F the oven beeps twic

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. If the card is missing, please send the model number

Combination cooking Combination cooking alternates convection hot air cooking with microwave energy cooking. This type of cooking is gen

Using the Temperature Probe with ROAST TIME/COMBO 1. Insert the temperature probe into the food. (See page17.) 2. Place food in the

Using AUTO TEMPICOMBO AUTO TEMPXOMBO provides a short-cut method for setting commonly used convection microwave combination probe tempe

m - 6. Touch START. The COMBO and PROBE TEMP Indicator Lights will stay on. The Display will show “COOL” to show the food is less tha

Bi-level cooking The metal oven rack is designed for use in this convection microwave oven. The round baking sheet is also designed f

Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. Installing your convection microwave

5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical suppl

Caring for your convection microwave oven BE SURE THE OVEN IS OFF AND COOL BEFORE CLEANING. Keep the oven interior clean and dry. Cleanin

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. Slic

~Aufl~@f: Do NOT use the oven until you have read and Understand ALL Precautions to prevent damage to the oven. DO NOT use the oven

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Convection microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are thoroug

If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... If nothlng operates: l Is the p

3. If you need service?.. 4. If you have a problem?.. Whirlpool has a na- tionwide network of franchised TECH- service, anywhere in the Un

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WHIRLPOOL@ FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP CONVECTION MICROWAW OVEN WARRANTY LENGTH OF WARRANTY MWOO 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Fr

Using your convection microwave oven Convection microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: When you first plug

Programming tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction is not co

Using the minute timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is operating. It wo

Microwave cooking Be sure to read the CONVECTION MICRO MENUS”: Cookbook packed with your oven, lt contains information about: l What mi

The C :ategory NUI START is touched. nber flash until 4. Touch LESS (7) or MORE (9) if desired. (Sklp to step 5 if you do not wish t