Whirlpool MT1850XW, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use CareGuide Model and serial number label Turntable I I Label X Auto set guide Door latches MICROWAVE OVEN MT1850XW MT1851XW ...

Page 2: ...d To remove any remain ing glue l Rub briskly with thumb to make a ball then remove or l Soak area with liquid hand dishwashing deter gent 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 mai...

Page 3: ...ervice 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 b 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 over...

Page 4: ...is oven with the Do not operate the microwave oven if the door door open since open door operation can result window is broken in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is The microwave oven should be checked for important not to defeat or tamper with the safety microwave leakage by qualified service person interlocks nel after a repair is made Do not place any object between the oven front face ...

Page 5: ...h Metal Shield Shield prevents microwaves from escaping It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks Glass Turntable This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking It must be in oven during operation for best cooking results See page 36 for more details 6 Model and Serlal Number Label 6 Defrost Guide 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions...

Page 6: ...has been set 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 micro wave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power or heat See page 13 for more information See C...

Page 7: ...O SET 3 Touch a Number Pad for the cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes 4 Touch COOK POWER This mode lets you select up to ten commonly used cooklng times by touching only one Number Pad for each time 5 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want 6 Touch START Defrosting 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 Touch QUICK DEFROST 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want 4 T...

Page 8: ...e desired cooking instructions 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 abut 1 hour 40 mmutes Delayed start 1 Put in food and close the door 2 Touch COOK 1 3 Touch Number Pads for the length of delay you want This mode lets you set the microwave oven to start ...

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: ... 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 ab...

Page 11: ...lash Continue to set the clock as shown above Cooking in your microwave oven Important things to remember to get the best cooking results l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom mended cooking time If necessary add time in one or two minute periods then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food l Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for m...

Page 12: ... 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 oven...

Page 13: ...l power 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 Put food in the oven and close the door Touch COOK 1 The COOK 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 touch...

Page 14: ...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 Number ...

Page 15: ... 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 Displ...

Page 16: ... For suggested defrost times see the guide behind the oven door 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 Touch START The QUIC...

Page 17: ...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 pan 50 of full Cook Power Third part 20 of full Cook Power This automatic step down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely Changin...

Page 18: ...mple shows 2 minutes 30 seconds Touch COOK 1 The COOK 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 touched in the order you touched them This example shows 4 minutes 30 seconds 6 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: ...ll be off When the standing time is over you will hear 2 beeps 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 When the Cook cycle ends End will show on the Display and 4 beeps will ...

Page 20: ...ched them This example shows 3 minutes 25 seconds 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 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle The Display will show what you touched Th...

Page 21: ...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 dpen 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 a...

Page 22: ...s sequence QUICK DEFROST 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 desire...

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

Page 24: ... be set to pause halfway through QUICK DEFROST to allow you to stir turn over or rearrange the food for more even defrosting 3 Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want 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: ...hing 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 will 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: ... 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 suffer with extended time To automatically follow anot...

Page 27: ...der you touched them This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds 0 3 Touch COOK POWER The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show P HI 4 Touch the 0 Number Pad The Display will show P O This tells you that the oven will be operating at 0 power 5 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 CO...

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 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 touched...

Page 29: ...ore it is put in the oven MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS 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 rem...

Page 30: ...repairs 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 31 Ibs 14 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 sur...

Page 31: ...eptacle installed by a qualified electrician Consult a qualified electrician if the ground rng 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 installe...

Page 32: ... turntable is removed for cleaning For stubborn 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 wash cloths etc can damage the control surfaces Use a soft cloth or a sp...

Page 33: ...rowaves 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 a whrle after cooking or for sti...

Page 34: ...er 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: ... frying temperatures Do not use the oven for storage Do not leave paper 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 fo...

Page 36: ...le Do 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 Glass turntable Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable ca...

Page 37: ...or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts cooking times may be longer To test a dish for safe US 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: ...r 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 close...

Page 39: ...ber see Step 2 or look in your tele phone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCES HOUSEHOLO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MAJOR SERVICE 6 REPAIR MAJOR REPAIRING PARTS OR WASHING MACHINES DRYERS 6 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 voices consumer views ...

Page 40: ... great care but your success in preparing them depends on how much attention you pay to the food as it cooks Your micro wave oven is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the oven is in operation You can see inside the oven and check the progress of your food Directions given in recipes to stir rotate etc should be thought of as the minimum steps recommended for even cooking and s...

Page 41: ...es toward the center of the dish and thicker pieces toward the outside of the dish Sugar Fat and Salt Food with high sugar fat and salt content cooks faster than food low in these elements 4 Special Techniques in Microwave Cooking Browning Meat and poultry with high fat content that are cooked 10 to 15 minutes or longer will brown lightly Food that is cooked for a shorter period of time may be bru...

Page 42: ...er rather than stacking to permit more even cooking Shielding Strips of aluminum foil which block microwaves are sometimes placed over the corners or edges of square and rectangular shaped pans to prevent those portions from overcooking Irregular food shapes such as poultry legs and wings tips can be shielded with foil to keep them from overcooking Keep foil at least one inch from the oven walls T...

Page 43: ...en as they may possibly shatter 3 Paper Paper plates and containers without wax coatings are convenient and safe to use in your microwave oven for short cooking times Paper towels are also very useful for absorbing moisture and grease In general use white paper as some dyes may separate 4 Plastic Storage Containers These can be used to hold foods that are to be quickly reheated However they should...

Page 44: ...pieces will take 3 to 4 minutes Two squares of unsweetened chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 4 to 6 minutes Stir until smooth Melting Caramels Combine one 1Counce pack age of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a CUP glass measuring cup Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 7 or until melted stirring every minute Toasting Almonds Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shal...

Page 45: ...pieces fish vegetables l Cook tender cuts of meat Satte Reheat l Reheat rice pasta 8 vegetables l Reheat prepared foods quickly l Reheat sandwiches Mediui High l Cook egg milk and cheese dishes 9 Cook cakes breads l Melt chocolate 6 Medium 5 Medium Low Detest LZW SirZmer 1 warm 0 l Cook veal l Cook whole fish l Cook puddings and custards l Cook ham whole poultry lamb l Cook rib roast sirloin tip l...

Page 46: ...ierce roast deeply on both sides in several places I Place roast in large cooking bag place in micro then wavable dish Add desired seasonings and 1 cup liquid over roast Close bag loosely with micro 30 35 mmutes wavable closure or string Carefully turn over meat per pound after 45 minutes Continue cooking until fork tender Let stand covered 10 minutes Cooking Time 15 minutes then 25 30 minutes per...

Page 47: ...es Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Temperature may rise about lOoF Place roast fat side down on microwavable roast rack Add desired seasonings and cover with waxed paper Turn over meat halfway through cooking and shield if necessary Remove roast from microwave when desired temperature is reached Let stand covered with foil 15 minutes Temperature may rise about lOoF ...

Page 48: ...ing let stand 1 minute Place chops in microwavable baking dish Add desired seasonings and cover with plastic wrap vent Turn over chops halfway through cooking Let stand covered 5 minutes Temperature may rise about lOoF Pierce hot dogs and place on microwavable roast rack Cover with waxed paper If in bun wrap in paper towel or paper napkin to absorb moisture After cooking let stand 1 minute Place h...

Page 49: ...loOF l Internal temperature of pork should reach 17oOF before serving 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic minced l 4 cup butter or margarine 1 package 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach thawed and well drained 14teaspoon ground thyme l 4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 beef flank steak about 1 pounds 1 cup beef broth 1 can 10 ounces condensed cream of mushroom soup cup white wine optional Stuff...

Page 50: ...1 Cooking Level Time Special Instructions CHICKEN Breasts boneless 1 half breast 4 5 oz 1 whole b east 10 12 oz 2 whole bnasts 20 24 oz Cut up fryer 2X 3 Ibs Whole 3 3 12 tbs HIGH HIGH 5 6 6X mrnutes per pound 5 6 minutes per pound 5 6 minutes per pound 5 6 minutes per pound 13 14 minutes per pound Wash and dry poultry Remove skin and place breasts thickest portion to outside in microwavable bakin...

Page 51: ...able roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent and seasonings if desired Cover with waxed paper Turn over pieces shield bone ends with small pieces of foil and replace waxed paper halfway through cooking Cook until no longer pink and juices run clear Let stand covered 5 minutes Wash and dry poultry Place turkey breast side down on microwavable roast rack Brush with butter or browning agent an...

Page 52: ...wrap vented for baked fish place waxed paper over container l Cook fish that is coated or prepared with sauce uncovered or lightly covered with waxed paper This keeps the coatings from becoming soggy and the sauce from getting watery FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE Fish Power Level Fish fillets HIGH Fish steaks HIGH Whole fish I 7 Scallops HIGH Shrimp shelled HIGH Lobster tail HIGH c Cooking Time...

Page 53: ... with butter Sprinkle with onion and pepper 2 Cook covered with waxed paper 3 to 5 minutes at Power Level 10 or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 4 servings Baked Whitefish Meuniere 1 Combine butter parsley and lemon juice in a 1 quart microwavable baking dish Cook uncovered 1 to 2 minutes at Power Level 10 or until butter is melted stir once 2 Place ...

Page 54: ...dry heat so bake in a conventional oven for best results CONVENIENCE CAKES AND MIXES COOKING TABLE Cakes Mixes Power Level Cooking Time I Special Instructions Brownie Mix I 7 23 6 oz Cake layer 7 17 18 oz 14 15 minutes Prepare as direcled on package Spread batter into greased 7x11 inch microwavable baking dish 5 6 minutes Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear p...

Page 55: ...ng batter Prepare as directed on package Pour batter into waxed paper lined 9x5x3 inch microwavable loaf dish Shield corners with foil halfway through cooking When done top will appear moist and wooden pick inserted near center will come out clean Let stand covered with waxed paper on flat surface 5 minutes Remove from dish and carefully peel off waxed paper Cool on rack Prepare as directed on pac...

Page 56: ...lace on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place Brussel sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place cabbage and l 4 cup water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir half...

Page 57: ... 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place Brussel sprouts and 2 tablespoons water in 2 quart microwable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Cook until tender crisp Let stand covered 2 minutes Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cookina let stand 2 minutes Place cabbage and l 4 cup water in 2 quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway thr...

Page 58: ...and place in I quart microwavable casserole After cooking let stand 2 minutes Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in l quart microwavable covered casserole Stir halfway through cooking Let stand covered 2 minutes Pierce potatoes several times with fork Place in circle on 2 paper towels Turn over potatoes and rearrange halfway through cooking Remove potatoes when soft to the touch Wrap in foil a...

Page 59: ...H 6 7 minutes Special Instructions Pierce squash several times with fork Place squash on 2 paper towels Turn over several times during cooking Let stand 2 minutes Cut in half Remove fibrous strands and seeds from center Remove outer wrapping from box Place box on 2 paper towels After cooking let stand 2 minutes Pierce turnips through waxy coating several times with fork Place on paper towel Remove...

Page 60: ...n a paper plate 2 Cook uncovered 1 to 1 minutes at Power Level 6 or until cheese is melted Makes 15 appetizers Sweet and Sour Tuna Crackers 1 Combine ingredients except crackers in a mixing bowl blend thoroughly 2 Spread mixture on crackers Arrange 8 crackers in a circle on a paper plate Cook uncovered 25 to 30 seconds at Power Level 10 or until tuna mixture bubbles Repeat with remaining crackers ...

Page 61: ...red 45 seconds to 1 minute at Power Level 10 or until cheese is melted Makes 7 serving Cheesy Meatloaf 1 Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl mix thoroughly 2 Shape into loaf and place on a microwavable roast rack Cook covered with waxed paper 3 to 4 minutes at Power Level 10 or until center is no longer pink Let stand covered 5 minutes Makes 2 servings Barbecued Chicken 1 Arrange chicken with thi...

Page 62: ...utes cooking Cover with waxed paper and let stand 1 to 3 minutes Stir and season to taste Basic Omelet 1 Place butter in a g inch glass pie plate Cook uncovered 15 to 20 seconds at Power Level 10 or until melted Tilt plate to cover bottom with melted butter 2 Beat eggs milk salt and pepper in a small bowl Pour mixture into pie plate Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Power Level 7 or until almost se...

Page 63: ...e cups and sprinkle with nutmeg Set on rack to cool Makes 2 servings Pineapple Bread Pudding 1 Melt butter in a 2 quart glass measuring cup 45 seconds at Power Level 10 Add pudding mix cinnamon eggs milk undrained pineapple coconut and rum extract blend thoroughly 2 Fold in bread cubes Pour mixture into a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes...

Page 64: ...ups and sprinkle with nutmeg Set on rack to cool Makes 2 servings Pineapple Bread Pudding 1 Melt butter in a 2 quart glass measuring cup 45 seconds at Power Level 10 Add pudding mix cinnamon eggs milk undrained pineapple coconut and rum extract blend thoroughly 2 Fold in bread cubes Pour mixture into a 2 quart microwavable baking dish Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar Cook uncovered 30 to 32 minutes at...

Page 65: ...6 1 to 1 12 minutes 6 5 to 5 minutes 5 2 to 3 minutes 5 11l 2 to 12 2 minutes 9 45 to 60 seconds 8 3 to 3 minutes 6 6 to 6 2 minutes 9 2 to 2 2 minutes 9 2 to 3 minutes 9 7 to 6 minutes 9 1 to 1l 2 minutes 9 3 to 4 minutes 6 10 to 15 seconds 9 1 to 1 2 minutes 9 5 2 to 6 2 minutes T I Special Instructions Place sliced meat on microwavable plate Cover with plastic wrap and vent NOTE Gravy or sauce ...

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Page 68: ...home D Damage 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 Thi...