Whirlpool MT5120XAQ User Manual

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Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you

Glass prntable Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor

Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To he

Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you hav

10. TIMER/PAUSE. Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages. See pages 17 and 35 for more i

Using the demonstration feature You can program your microwave oven to display your commands as you enter them without turning the ov

Setting the clock When you first plug in your microwave oven, the Display flashes “88:88”. If the electric power ever goes off, the

Using the Minute limer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 59

Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions In This Sect

Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for one minute, 30 seconds

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL micr

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 door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for seven minutes, 30 seconds: Ei - I 0 3. Set Cook

Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook is touch the Number Pad assigned to the common microwave-prepared foods without

6. When the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound and the oven will stop. YOU SEE R%mm (example) Open door. Auto cook chart OR TOU

Using EASY DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The 2-

5. Close door. YOU SEE IimmmH 6. Restart oven. TOUCH YOU SEE (example: display counts down second stage of defrost cycle) 7. After defrost

Defrost chart FOOD PROCEDURE Roast Beef, Pork Start with fat side down. After 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with

Defrosting tips l When using EASY DEFROST, the weight to be entered is the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). E

If you want to cook at another Cook Power, touch POWER LEVEL followed by a Number Pad. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH

Changing or adding instructions You can change times, Cook Powers or add cycles any time before or after touching START/ENTER: l Touch

Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-

1. Place bag in center of turntable and close door. 2. Choose POPCORN. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 3.5 oz regular bags: (display will c

Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat a beverage by touching just one pad. NOTES: l Before using BEVERAGE, be sure the time of day is

Using PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you to one cooking instruction previously place

To use PERSONAL CHOICE: 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Choose PERSONAL CHOICE. TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Start oven. The oven will co

1. Make sure food is in oven. 2. Choose ADD MINUTE. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for cooking for one minute: p-11 YOU SEE When the cooking

Using PAUSE PAUSE lets you stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir, turn over food, or add ingredients during the cooking proc

When the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound. When you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL, you will see the time of day. YOU

4. Choose AUTO START. 5. Set cooking time. Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH YOU SEE Elm mm 6. Set Cook Power. To cook at full (100%) powe

Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it p

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM Meat (Chicken Dieces. chops;

-Test dlnnerware or cookware before -Do not use the cavity for storage pur- using. To test a dish for safe use, put poses. Do not

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” on page 22

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 food requir

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several

QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, the turntable or turn the tu

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 the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U

r L WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@ replacement parts and repair la

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door

Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwav

Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of

Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven, care- fully read the following instructions. 1. Empty the microwave oven

3. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC o