Whirlpool Ml7078XD, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...w Your Microwave Oven 11 Using Your Microwave Oven 18 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 27 Cooking Guide 28 Questions and Answers 31 Troubleshooting 32 Requesting Assistance or Service 34 Index 35 Warranty 36 1 800 253 I 301 Call us with questlons or comments MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT7076XD Ml7078XD PART NO LIM 07111400 4392950 Rev A MT7116XD MT7118XD ...

Page 2: ... panel features 14 Setting the clock 16 Using ADD MINUTE 17 Uslng Your Microwave Oven 16 Getting the best cooking results 16 Cooking at high cook power 18 Cooking at different wok powers 19 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 21 Using BAKED POTATOES 22 Using POPCORN 23 Using FROZEN ENTREE 24 Using DEFROST 25 Defrosting Tips 26 Carlng for Your Mlcrowave Oven 27 Cooklng Guide 28 Reheating tips 28 ...

Page 3: ...ur appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Nlrmber You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 13 for location ...

Page 4: ...la tion Instructions found on page 9 l Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven l Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion l Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive ch...

Page 5: ...absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do not leave paper products c...

Page 6: ...WAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 7: ...ting or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could result Use hot ...

Page 8: ...table is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in oven Carefully place cookware on turntable to avoid possible breakage Handle turntable with care when remov ing from oven to avoid possible breakage If turntable cracks or breaks contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the ...

Page 9: ... microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50 F 10 for proper operation Air intake openings exhaust vents NOTE Do not block the exhaust vents or rear air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at back of oven where intake openings are located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are i...

Page 10: ...ctrical Code and local codes oven but if you find it necessary to and ordinances If a mating wall recep do so temporarily until a properly tacle is not available or if you are not grounded and polarized 3 prong sure if the wall receptacle is properly receptacle is installed use only a grounded and polarized have it checked heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding by a qualified electrician type exten...

Page 11: ...e How your microwave oven works Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do Oven cavlty A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns o...

Page 12: ...regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time The microwaves disturb water molecules in the food As the molecules bounce around bumping into each other heat is made like rubbing your hands together This is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference...

Page 13: ...curely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield pre vents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 8 12 and 27 for more details 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this...

Page 14: ...icrowave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or cooking speed See page 19 for more information 4 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day See page 16 for more information 5 DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food See page 25 for more information 6 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power or to...

Page 15: ... POTATOES and POPCORN the second command will cancel the first l If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions Erro will appear on the Display Touch OFF CANCEL and re enter the instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven l A programmlng tone will sound each time you touch a pad l Flve tones signal the end of a cooking cycle Interrupt...

Page 16: ...the cooking time NOTES l You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food l If you enter an incorrect time Erro will appear on the Display Touch CLOCK and enter the correct time l If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the clock will be cleared and the Display will go blank To set time 1 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter time of day TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 5 30 16 ...

Page 17: ...te touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking l You cannot use ADD MINUTE with the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE or BAKED POTATOES pads l If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook ing the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power 1 Make sure food is in oven and door is closed 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE 1 OO once for one mlnute TOUCH YOU SEE 2 OO a second time for two mlnutes TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Oo a t...

Page 18: ...r paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking l Although a new rating method rates this oven at 850 watts you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 700 800 watts IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705 Test Procedure is an internationally recognized method of rating microwave wattage output and does ...

Page 19: ...ch as soups and beverages l Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power l Heating cream soups l Heating rice pasta or casseroles Medium High l Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast 6 60 of full power l Rehea...

Page 20: ...I 7 7 30 cl 3 n0 3 Set cook power Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE P 10 TOUCH YOU SEE I 5 P 5 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time Five tones will sound YOU SEE END followed by time of day To see cook power during cooking rOUCH YOU SEE P 5 example for 50 cook power 20 ...

Page 21: ...to 4 cycles NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels 1 Put food in oven and close door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE b l 7 30 I I r l 3 I 0 3 Set cook power for first cycle TOUCH YOU SEE P 10 Example for 50 cook power TOUCH YOU SEE El 5 P 5 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set cooking time and cook power for eac...

Page 22: ...s up to 16 oz total weight by automatically choosing baking time and cook power Before baking remember to pierce potato with a fork several times After cooking let potato stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil NOTE If more time is needed do not touch the BAKED POTATOES pad again Set a short cooking time See page 18 1 Put pierced potatoes on paper towel in oven and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SE...

Page 23: ...e and oven wall l To pop a 3 0 oz light bag of popcorn do not use the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad Cook at high power for approximately 2 00 minutes l To pop a 1 5 to 1 75 oz bag of popcorn do not use the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad Cook at high power for approximately 1 30 minutes 1 Place bag in center of turntable and close door Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels and do not reuse popcorn bags ...

Page 24: ...uch the POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE pad again Set a short cooking time See page 18 l Follow manufacturer s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree 1 Place frozen entree on turntable and close door 2 Choose setting TOUCH YOU SEE twice PI for frozen entree 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE m 5 OO At end of cooking time YOU SEE Five tones will sound END followed by time of day 24 ...

Page 25: ... Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting times and power levels 1 Put frozen food in oven and close door 2 Choose setting 3 Enter defrosting time TOUCH YOU SEE p j pq 1O OO IO 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE At end of defrosting time Five tones will sound defrosting time counting down YOU SEE END followed by time of day 25 ...

Page 26: ... it to the microwave oven for more defrosting l The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen l The shape of the package alters the defrosting time Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a deep block l Separate pieces as they begin to defrost Separated pieces defrost more easily l You can use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield foods like chick...

Page 27: ... and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads grltty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces Glass To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanse...

Page 28: ... center l To keep food moist during reheating cover the food with a microwave safe lid or plastic wrap Covering the food keeps heat in the food speeds heating and prevents spatters l Wrap sandwiches and rolls loosely in paper towels to absorb moisture and prevent sogginess l Spread food in a shallow dish if possible l Stir and turn food as needed l Always underestimate reheating time until you are...

Page 29: ...cker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods l Stlrrlng and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to l Reduce splattering l Shorten cooking times l Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suit...

Page 30: ...exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines l Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so th...

Page 31: ...pears wavy Is this normal affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that I hear You hear the sound of the transformer when when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when I As the food becomes hot it will conduct the microwave food in it I thought that this heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads should not happen to remov...

Page 32: ...erienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes PROBLEM CAUSE The microwave oven l The door is not firmly closed and latched will not run l You did not touch START ENTER l You did not follow directions exactly l An operation that was programmed earlier is still running l You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME Microwave cooklng l The electric supply to your home or ...

Page 33: ...isplay shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking l The oven door is not closed completely l You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer You do not hear the l The command is not correct Programming Tone The fan seems to be l The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run runnlng slower than slower until the oven warms up to normal ...

Page 34: ...rranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES 6 MAJOR SERVICE A REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE 6 REPAIR See Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Auttmized Whirlpool Smim Aut...

Page 35: ...ycle cooking 21 Number pads 14 OFF CANCEL 15 POPCORN FROZEN ENTREE 23 24 START ENTER 15 ERROR SIGNALS 15 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 10 HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS 11 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 TOPIC PAGE PARTS AND FEATURES Cooking guide label 13 Door open button 13 Door safety lock system 13 Light 13 Magnetron 11 31 Model and serial number plate 13 Turntable 8 12 13 27 31 Vents exhaust air intak...

Page 36: ...y accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 2J95 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so ...