Whirlpool Microwace Oven, Use And Care Manual

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Page 2: ...ur Microwave Oven Works 14 Operating Safety Precautions 15 If You Need Service or Assistance 17 01986 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER PLATE I II llIlllllII II IIIIVVENT III i CONTROL PANEL TEMPERATURE PROBE SOCKET Not Shown I COPYY our Model and Serial Numbers here Ifyou need service or call with a question have this information ready 1 Complete Model and Serial Nu...

Page 3: ...pport its weight l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded l Isnot used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly l Is properly maintained l Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY DO NOTattempt to oper ate this oven with the door open since open door op eration can result in harm f...

Page 4: ...may result 9 This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call a Whirlpool authorized TECH CARE Service Company for examination repair or adjustment 10 Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance for fire may result 11 Do not use outdoors for damage to the oven or electric shock may result 12 Do not immerse cord or plug in water for electric shock may result 13 Keep...

Page 5: ...cel Pad The START CANCELButton starts the cooking or stops the oven and cancels the settings The oven door must be closed and latched before the oven will operate Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read your MICRO MENUS Cookbook furnished with your microwave oven It COntCIinS information about l What microwave energy is l How food is cooked by microwave energy l What affects cooking speed a...

Page 6: ...es The time on the Display will decrease until the control is released or until 0 is displayed NOTE The longer the control Is held the faster the time will change on the Display 3 Toset seconds turn the control to MORE Seconds The seconds will increase on the Display in 10second increments up to 50 To reduce the number of sec onds turn the control to LESS Seconds The time on the Display will decre...

Page 7: ...anged while the oven is operating Turn the appropriate control Time Temperature or Variable Cook Power until the desired setting shows in the Display Touch START CANCEL The oven will start cooking at the new time or cook power Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles The probe is designed to turn the oven off when...

Page 8: ... you selected End shows on the Display and 4 beeps will sound End will remain on the Display until the door is opened Hints for using the temperature probe DO DON T l use hot pads when removing probe from l let probe or probe cable touch any part of food or food from oven the oven interior l stir foods during cooking when l let probe touch foil if used Foil can be recommended kept away from probe ...

Page 9: ...ember that roasts may vary in size shape Do not use raw meats raw vegetables and and composition Use the timings for minUteS cream sauces in casseroles per pound as a guideline as well as the l Dry casseroles do not work well Temperature Probe l Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the microwave oven before inserting the probe l If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup check the ...

Page 10: ...e bottom of the oven Second position l Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Cleaning the muck l Wash by hand with a mild detergent and a soft or nylon scrub brush Dry completely l Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers Special caution l Do use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking It may be hot l Do ...

Page 11: ...lf that is strong enough to hold the oven the food and utensils you put in it The control slde of the unit Is the heavy side Use care when han dllng The weight of the oven is approximately 60 Ibs 27 kg 3 Do not block the vent openlng at the front of the oven or the alr Intake openlng on the bottom of the oven Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results Make sure the microwa...

Page 12: ...receptacle in stalled by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is install...

Page 13: ...f water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil CAUTION Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads tty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the lnterlor and exterior oven surtaces Use a sott cloth or a sponge with a mild detegent or spray glass cleaner Replacing the light bulb Be sure to the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed When cleaning surfaces of door ...

Page 14: ...o the oven where they are scattered or stirred by a mode mixer like a fan Microwaves bounce off metal oven walls and are absorbed by food The ceramic bottom of your microwave oven lets micro waves through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the ceramic bottom and are absorbed by the food Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast ...

Page 15: ...rheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating DO NOT heat store or use flammable or inflammable materials in or near the oven NEVERlean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is o...

Page 16: ...d result At the end of the recom mended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Starting a microwave oven when it sempty is not recommended If you experiment put a container of water in the oven General information If your electric power line voltage is less than the nor mal 120 volts cooking times may be longer If ...

Page 17: ...e Display shows a tlme counting down but the oven Is not cooklng l Is the oven door closed completely If the mlcrowave oven turns off too soon or not soon enough when using the probe l Is at least YJof the probe in the food l Is the probe tip in the center of the food l Isthe probe touching bone or fat l Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking l Isthe probe plugged tightly...

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