Whirlpool MS1451XWI User Manual

VhiFl ol@ 4a Use & Ciri Guide Control - panel I Defrost guide I Door latches Glass tray MICROWAVE OVEN MS 1451XW I MS 1650XW

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A pro

2. 3. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day. The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them.

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power: 1. 2. Put food in the oven and

Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooki

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 6. Touch START. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will continue to blink to show that the oven is cooki

Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide behind the oven door or

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued About the Quick Defrost cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the Quick

Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook cycle

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued - 1 8. Touch START. When you touch START, the QUICK DEFORST Indicator Light will blink and COOK

Cooking in more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Coo

Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ... 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy.. .

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 8. 9. 10. Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 10. To select another Cook Power,

Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order. However, when the microwave oven is st

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using PAUSE For best results, some recipes call for stirring, turning over or rearranging food, or

Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK 1 at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued When the set time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 3 beeps will sound. (You can stop th

To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start or auto start; l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cookin

Installation Instructions Before you begin, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven 1. Emply the microwave

4. ElecPrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi- nances. A 120 Volt, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical suppl

Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, coun- ters or tables. Custom installations are made

How Your Microwave Oven Works Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s thi

Important Safety Instructions Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any applian

Operating Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven,

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. Do not do cann

Operating Safety Precautions Continued Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age desing

General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To t

If You Need Service Or Assistance n n n We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Performance problems often

2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-

MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES Introduction Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home. If you f

Food Characteristics and Your Microwave Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the tim

Cooking Frozen Foods Frozen food requires extra care when being pre- pared in a microwave because most package instructions are based

APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted Assemble kabobs by alternating 1 carrot, 1 brussels

You are responsible for: l Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protect

Ham and Vegetable Soup 3/a to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-in ham slice 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz. small red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 smal

MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs 3 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut into P-rib pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 2 bay leaves % cup tomato j

Sausage and Poppy Seed Potatoes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon

Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts Marinade 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry % teaspoon dried crushed re

Salmon and Fettuccine 4 salmon steaks (about 1% Ibs.) cooked l/a cup butter or margarine 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inchx S-inch strip

EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Dish Butter Milk Salt Pepper Cooking Time 15 oz. 1 table- 2 1 table- Dash Dash 1% to 2 minutes bo

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking potatoes, microwaved 2 slices bacon % cup shredded Cheddar

DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit g-inch graham cracker crust Filling 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese 2 eggs % cup ricotta cheese

MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight Defrosting Time at Quick Defrost Standing Time Directions MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 lb. 2 Ibs. Pot roast,

POULTRY/FISH AND SEAFOOD DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight POULTRY Defrosting Time at Standing Quick Defrost Time Directions CHICKEN Whole 2 to

Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as

MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Meat BEEF Corned beef (2-3 Ibs.) Cubes for stew (1 Ibs., l-inch cubes) Ground beef (1 lb.) Hamburg

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Rib roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Rump roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) LAMB Lamb roast, ro

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Lamb stew cubes (1 Ibs.) l-inch PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices Chops (5-

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Sausage links, Fresh or defrosted frozen (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links Sausage patties, Fresh (2 oz.

POULTRY COOKING TABLE Poultry CHICKEN Breasts, boneless 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole breast (10-12 oz.) 2 whole breasts (20-24 oz.) Cut up

POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Poultry Drumsticks (1’/2-2 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS Whole (l-1112 Ibs. each) Cook Power High High Cooking Time 12-13 mi

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Artichokes Fresh (6 oz. each) 2 medium 4 medium Asparagus, Fresh, spears (1 lb.) Frozen, spears (10 oz. pkg.

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Cauliflower Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Fresh, flowerets 2 cups Celery, Fresh, sliced 4 cups, l-inch piece

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Potatoes, sweet Whole (6-8 oz. each) 1 medium potato 2 medium potatoes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes

APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the a

Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features w 2 o- 9 Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function

LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to corr

Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities. The following chart can be used as a

Getting Acquainted Continued Type of cooking How you use it Why you use it Pause 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Tou

Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Light