Whirlpool MS2100XW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...TKifl ol 4a Use CareGuide Model and serial number label on oven frame Control panel Glass tray I Auto set guide Door latches MICROWAVE OVEN MSZIOOXW MSZlOlXW ...

Page 2: ...ain ing glue Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing deter genl before removing glue as described above Do not use sharp instruments rubbing alcohol flammable fluids or abrasive cleaners These can damage the finish See Important Safety Instructions on page 3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Please complete and mail the Owner Registra ...

Page 3: ... service personnel Call an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company for examination repair or adjustment l Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance Fire may result l Do not use outdoors Damage to the oven or electrical shock may result l Do not immerse cord or plug in water Electrical shock may result Keep cord away from heated surfaces Electrical shock may result l Do not let cord hang ov...

Page 4: ...his oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave 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 microwave oven if the door window is broken The microwave oven should be chec...

Page 5: ...e 2 Door Ssfety Lock System 3 Window with Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks 4 Glass Tray It must be in oven during opera tion for best cooking results See page 36 for more details 5 Model and Serial Number Label 6 Defrost Guide 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions See page 6 for more d...

Page 6: ...with COOK 1 See pages 17 20 and 28 for more information QUICK DEFROST Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before cooking See pages 16 l 7 for more information COOK POWER Touch this pad followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or heat See page 13 for more information See your MICRO MENU...

Page 7: ...TO SET 3 Twch a Number Pad for the cocklng tinm you want from 1 to 9 minutes 4 Touch COOK POWER This mode lets you select up lo ten commonly used cooking times by touching only one Number Pad for each time 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want 6 Touch START D oStlng 1 Put food In the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUlCK DEFROST 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting tlma you want 4 Tou...

Page 8: ...e de red cwklng Instructlone for COOK 2 5 Touch START Keep warm 1 Put cooked hot food In the oven and close the door 2 Touch KEEP WARM 3 Touch START This mode lets you keep food warm in your microwave oven for about 1 hour 40 minutes Delayed start 1 Put In food and cloee the door 2 Touch COOK 1 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want This mode lets you se1 the microwave oven to slart ...

Page 9: ... this is an accurate digital clock When you are using the microwave oven it displays time settings temperature settings and Indicator Lights Command pads Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK SET tells the oven you are going to set the clock START tells the oven to start See page 10 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad...

Page 10: ...l be cancelled To replace the tones l Repeat the steps above To remove all tones 1 Open the door 2 Touch CANCEL twice touch 0 then touch START 3 All audible tones including Minute Timer signal will be cancelled NOTE Do not remove all tones if you use the Minute Timer To replace the tones l Repeat the steps above NOTE If your electricity goes off the audible signals will come back on Repeat steps a...

Page 11: ...information about l What microwave energy is l How food is cooked by microwave energy l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness l Safety tips l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven l Cooking times for different foods important things to remember to gsl the best cooking results l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom mended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minut...

Page 12: ...n to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the first cycle When the cooking time ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the ...

Page 13: ...er MED HIGH 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power MED 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW 0 TIMER fan and light will be off 1 2 3 4 5 Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK 1 The COCK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you ...

Page 14: ...d for the new Cook Power 3 Touch START The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time OR 1 Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH 2 Touch START Using AUTOSET Auto Set provides ten preset times One to nine minutes at HIGH Cook Power can be selected by touching AUTO SET and the corresponding Number Pad l 9 You don t need to touch any additional Numbe...

Page 15: ...play will show what you touched This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50 of full power Touch START The AUTO SET Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in the preprogrammed cycle If you selected a Cook Power other than HIGH the Cook Power Indicator Light will also come on The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left For 2 of every 10 seconds the D...

Page 16: ...times see the guide behind the oven door or the chart in your MICRO MENUS Cookbook Put frozen food in the oven and close the door Touch QUICK DEFROST The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes 30 seconds T...

Page 17: ...wo beeps will sound The Display will count down the new standing time programmed About the Quick Defrost cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the Quick Defrost cycle into three equal parts First part 80 of full Cook Power Second part 50 of full Cwk Power Third part 20 of full Cook Power This automatic stepdown in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely Chang...

Page 18: ...e shows 2 minutes 30 seconds 4 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s 51 Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 8 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK PO...

Page 19: ... and the Cook cycle will start The COOK 1 Indicator Light will be on during the Cook cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the second cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display will show the Cook Power you selected if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH When the Co...

Page 20: ...d them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 4 Select a Cook Power To cook at HIGH power skip to Step 6 To select another Cook Power touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI This shows the oven is prepro grammed to cook at full HIGH power 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The Display will show what you touched T...

Page 21: ...u selected if you are using a Cook Power other than HIGH You will hear 2 beeps at the end of the Cook 1 cycle You can either open the door to check stir or turn over the food etc or you can let the oven start the next cycle If you do open the door touch START after closing the door to restart the oven The COOK 2 Indicator Light will be on during the second cycle The COOK POWER Indicator Light will...

Page 22: ... sequence QUICK DEFROST D STANDING TIME COOK 1 KEEP WARM NOTE The microwave oven will automatically provide standing time between QUICK DEFROST and COOK 1 See page 17 Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before touching START or during oven operation 1 Touch the Cook cycle you wish to change or add COOK 1 or 2 2 Touch numbers for new time if desir...

Page 23: ... KEEP WARM or after QUICK DEFROST 1 Put food in the oven and close the oven door 2 Touch in the desired cooking instructions for COOK 1 page 20 3 Touch PAUSE The COOK 1 Indicator Light will be on and the Display will show PAUS 4 Touch in the desired cooking instructions for COOK 2 see page 20 5 Touch START The Display will show the time you selected for Cook 1 When Cook 1 is over 2 beeps will soun...

Page 24: ...FROST to allow you to stir turn over or rearrange the food for more even defrosting 1 Put frozen food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want 4 Touch PAUSE 5 Touch START When half of the QUICK DEFROST time is remaining you will hear 2 beeps and the oven will shut off 24 ...

Page 25: ...ing CANCEL End will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds to remind you that food is left in the oven until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched The Display w ill then show the time of day Adding PAUSE between cycles Pause can be added to any cycle in operation as long as there is another cycle programmed to follow 1 Touch PAUSE 2 Touch START The microwave oven w...

Page 26: ...touch KEEP WARM then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired l Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM l Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during KEEP WARM l Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM l The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM about 1 hour 40 minutes is not recommended The quality of some foods will suff...

Page 27: ... the order you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI Touch the 0 Number Pad The Display will show P O This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power Touch START NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch CANCEL and start over The COO...

Page 28: ...ly at a later time Use the Cook 1 cycle at 0 Cook Power to delay the start of the Cook 2 cycle for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 2 3 4 5 6 Put in food and close the door See WARNING on page 29 Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0 s Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touch...

Page 29: ...re it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS l Do not use foods containing baking powder or yeast when using delay start They will not rise properly l Do not allow food to remain in oven for more than two hours after end of cooking cycle Otheroperating hints There are a number of things you can do with your microwave oven Some will be re...

Page 30: ...epairs made 2 Put the oven on a cart counter table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it The control side of the unit is the heavy side Use care when handling The weight of the oven is approximately 33 Ibs 15 kg 3 Do not block the rear air intake opening Blocking the air intake opening can cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure...

Page 31: ...talled by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the ground ing instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded It is not recommended to use an exten sion 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 installed use only ...

Page 32: ...bborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Use only mild non abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth when cleaning surfaces Rinse well Abraslve cleansers steel wool pads grltty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the lnterlor and exteri...

Page 33: ...lls and are absorbed by food Microwaves pass through glass paper and most plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat around the outside is what cooks the roast all the way through This is one of the reasons for letting some foods roasts baked potatoes stand for ...

Page 34: ...ver poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical shaped containers may become overheated 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...

Page 35: ... products books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not let food or containers touch the top or sides of the oven Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing If a fire should st...

Page 36: ...o look wavy after the oven has been running for a while 00 not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Fire could result Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Fire could result Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven You may be burned because paraffin wax will not melt Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass tray is securely in place Carefu...

Page 37: ... outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it ...

Page 38: ...our home or wall outlets low or lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low l Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting l Are you allowing for more time when cooking more food at one time If the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking l Is the oven door clo...

Page 39: ...stance telephone number see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOIJSEHOLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE 8 REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS IRONERS SERVICING 4 If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved l Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel MACAP MACAP is a group of indepen dent consumer experts that voi...

Page 40: ...amage to microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranties WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warran...