Whirlpool MT2081XB, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...w Your Microwave Oven 10 Using Your Mlcrowave Oven 18 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 31 Cooking Guide 32 Questions and Answers 36 If You Need Assistance or Service 37 Warranty 40 1 800 253 I 301 cd US with qwdionroroommnb MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT2081XB MT41 1IXB PART NO 3874WROO549 43S8S26Rev A ...

Page 2: ... Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol IThis sydol will help alert you to such dangers as fire electrical shock burns and personal iniirv I Our Consumer Assistance Center number 1 800 253 1301 is toll free 24 hours a day If you ever have a question concerning your appliance s operation or if you need service first see lf You Need Assistance or Service on page 37 If you need ...

Page 3: ...lly desiinedtoheatorcodcfood ltisnot designed for industrial or t oratory use l As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children l Donotoperatethisapptianceifithasa damagedcordorptug ifitisnotworking properfy orifithasbeendamagedor dropped Electrical shock fire or other hazards could result l This appliance should be serviced only by qualii service personnel Call an autho...

Page 4: ...ng directly on top of the appliance when appliance is in operation l Read and follow Operating safety precautbns starting on page 6 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a bnger cord 2 Lonaer cord sets 01extension cords an 3 avaLbleandmaybeusedifcareis exercised in their use Ifabngcordorextensbncordisused tenporarity a the...

Page 5: ... oven if the Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualifii service SUrfaCeS oersonnel after a reuair is made Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particufarty important that the oven door close pmperly and that there is ...

Page 6: ...es before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may becofne over heated The liquid may splash out with a budnoiseduringorafterheatingorwhen adding ingredients coffee granuk3s tea bags etc resu i in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a chiM to swing on it when the door is open Injury could resutt Use ho...

Page 7: ...umtabte is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make surs the turntable is correct side up in oven Csrefully 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 Whlklpool dealerfora replacernerd When you use a browning dish the...

Page 8: ... is approximately 31 bs 14 kg The weight of Model MT41 11XB is appmxirnatefy 34 lbs 15 3 kg The microwave oven should be at a terrperature above 50 F 10 C for proper operation Exhawtvents on bottom in front wlnw vent8 on side 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 bcated Bbcking the air intake openings a...

Page 9: ... and extenslon cord with your mkrowave local codes and ordinances lf a mating oven but if you find it necessary to wall receptacle is not available or il you do ao tempomrily until a properly are not sure it the wall receptacle is grounded and polarized prong recep properly grounded and polarized have it taxlo la inatalkd use only a heavy duty chedced by a qualified electriciin UL Mod 3 win ground...

Page 10: ...ock 15 Microwave oven features 12 Using the Minute Timer 16 Control panel festures 13 How microwave cooking Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cc s the I l works Magnetron looa Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwave...

Page 11: ... 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 Thii is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equip...

Page 12: ...nts microwaves from escaping lt is desiined as a screen to allow you to view foodasitcdcs 4 Glass Turntable This turntable tums food as it axks for more even axking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 7 11 and 31 for more details 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform ail functions See pages 13 and 14 for more ...

Page 13: ...and33forspecifiicook powers to use for the food you are cooking 4 WARM HOLD Touch thii pad to keep hot cooked food safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes WARM HOLD can be used by itself or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle See page 26 for more information 5 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop a 3 5 oz bag of popcorn in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a...

Page 14: ...el a program during cooking This psdwillnoterasetimeofday NOTES l If you touch two Command Pads for the same cycle for example POPCORN and WARM HOLD the second command will canwl the first l If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions Err will appear in the Display and three tones will sound Touch OFF CANCEL and m enter the instnrdions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide y...

Page 15: ...OFF CANCEL NOTES l You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food l If you touch in an incorrect time Err will appear on the Display and three tones will sound Touch CLOCK and enter the cmrecf 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 settlng TOUCH YOU SEE 2 Enter time of day Example for 530 TOUCH...

Page 16: ... cook power for timirg up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use 1 Touch COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE Rm 2 Enter time to be counted down TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 1 minute 30 seconds 0 El 3 Enter 0 cook power so oven does not start TOUCH m TOUCH YOU SEE 16 ...

Page 17: ...4 Start countdown TOUCH YOU SEE After one second the Display will begin to count down YOU SEE At end of countdown thrw tonea will sound 5 After countdown open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE 17 ...

Page 18: ...or doneness to avoid overcooking the food l Stir turn over or rearrange food being cooked about t way through the caok time for most even doneness with all recipes l It a glass cover Is not available use wax paper paper towels or microwave approved plastic wrap Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking l Although a new rating method rates Model MT2081 XB at 800 watts and Model MT41 11XB at 8...

Page 19: ...Set cooking time Example for 1 minute XI seconds TOUCH 0 YOU SEE YOU SEE After one second the Display will begin to count down the cooking time At end of cooking time 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE three tonea will sound 4 After countdown open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE 19 ...

Page 20: ... cuts of meat ground meat pouttry pieces fiih 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 fiih and meat ba9 or when food is cooking too fast l Reheating a single sewing of food 6 60X of full power l Cooking req...

Page 21: ... food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time Example for 7 minutes 30 seconds TOUCH YOU SEE 3 Set cook power Example for 50 cook power TOUCH TOUCH 4 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE continued on next page 21 ...

Page 22: ...After one second the Display will begin to count down the cooking time At end of cooking time 5 After countdown open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE 22 ...

Page 23: ...corn wait 15 minutes between the second and third bags and between all later bags Thii will ensure the best results Fire Hazard Do not try to repop unpopped kernels and do not reuse popcorn bags If you remwe the turntable rigM after popping popcorn use oven mitts Failure to follow the above could result in fire or bums l Topopal Sozbagofpopcom donot use the POPCORN pad Cook at high cook power for ...

Page 24: ...x paper or plastic wrap NOTE If more time is needed cook in 20 d periods at hiih cook power See Cooking at high cook power on page 19 1 Place plate of food on turntable and close the door 2 Choose DINNER PLATE TOUCH YOU SEE After one second the Display will begin to count down the reheating time At end of reheating time three toMtr will sound 3 After reheating food open the door OR TOUCH YOU SEE 2...

Page 25: ...re than one potato do not use the ONE POTATO pad Cook at high cook power for the following times Two potatoes 8 10 min Three potatoes 12 15 min Four potatoes 15 l 8 min See Cooking at high cook power on page 19 After cooking let potatoes stand 5 minutes wrapped in foil 1 Place potato on paper towel on turntable and close the door 2 Choose ONE POTATO TOUCH YOU SEE After one second the Diiy will beg...

Page 26: ...turnovers etc shoukf be uncovered during WARM HOLD l Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD additional WARM HOLD time is desired 1 Put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting 3 Start oven TOUCH YOU SEE the oven light nnd fan will coma on To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle l While you are touching in cooking instructions t...

Page 27: ...n page 28 for defrosting directions for each food l AUTO DEFROST cBn only defrost up to 4 5 bs of any food l Oven will brIefly pause in middle of cyde At that time you can rearrange food as needed See Auto defrost chart on page 28 for further instructions 1 Put frozen food in oven and close the door 2 Choose setting Example for MEAT 3 Enter food s weight in pounds and tenths of a pound Example for...

Page 28: ...as Place on a microwavabie roasting rack Chuck Roast with aluminum foil Rib Roast Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack with aluminum foil Roiled Rump Turn over Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack Roast with aluminum foil Cubes for Stew Remove thawed portions with Place in a microwavable baking dish fork Return remainder to oven Chops 1 inch thick Sepa...

Page 29: ...ng dish Carefully separate fillets under cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Run cold water over to finish defrosting Place in a microwavable baking dish Cover head and tail with foil do not let foil touch sides of microwave oven Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place in a microwavable baking dish Place ...

Page 30: ...igerator freezer that does not maintain a tempera ture of 0 F or below always program a lower food weight for a shorter defrosting time to prevent ccoking the food l if the food Is kept outside the freezer for up to 20 minutes enter a lower food weight l if the food is kept outsfda the freezer for more than 20 minutes and for defrosting ready made food defrost try time and power and let stand afkf...

Page 31: ...NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper toweis etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild sudsy water for heavily soiled areas uaa a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe You can remove the glass turntable to clean the oven cavity...

Page 32: ...and may need to be adjusted to individual taste Meat Slicem Beef ham pork turkey 1 or more 45 set 1 min per serving and Main Disha 9 12 min at 50 15 25 sac at 100 30 40 SBCat 100 30 40 SBCat 100 Dinner or breakfast roll 8 12 set at 50 1l 15 set at 100 32 ...

Page 33: ...ide 2 3 min COOK FOOD POWER TIME Meat Loaf 100 13 19 min 1Xlbs Applesauce 100 7 10 min 4 ings Chicken 100 6 9 tnidlb PbCOS m 70 Baked 100 4 6 min Internal temperature should be 165 F after APP 4 standing chocdmte 50 1 2 min Turkey 100 5min l l BmSt 6 12 rnidlb w 1 Internal temperature should be 165 F after Eggs 100 standing Scrambled 2 1 min 15sec FM Fillets 100 5 6 min 1 w to 1 min 45sec Scalkps ...

Page 34: ...and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the canter of the dii and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food cover food to l Reduce splattering l Shorten cuoking times l Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suitable Releasing pressure in foods l Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly...

Page 35: ...have purchased food which is prepackaged in an alumiium foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may he longer beoauss microwaves wfll only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guide lines l Pbco container in a glass howl and add some water so that it covers the b...

Page 36: ...s wavy Is this nomA affect the operation of your oven What are the humming noises that I hear You hear the sound of the transformer wher when my microwave oven is operating the magnetron tube cydes on Whydoesthedishhecomehotwhenl 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 sholllclnotheppen pads to remove food after c...

Page 37: ...ker The electric company has experi Check electric company for a power enced a power failure failure The mkro The door is not firmly dosed and Fhly dose and latch door wave oven latched will not run You did not touch START ENTER Touch START ENTER You did not follow directions Check instructions for the function you exactly are operating An operation that was programmed Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel e...

Page 38: ... a Touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the not cooking minute timer Minute Timer Youdonot Thecommandisnotconect Reenter command hOMthOP gmmmlng Ton Thofanseems The oven has been stored in The fan will run slower until the oven to be running a cdd area warms up to normal room temperature dower than usual The Display There has been a power Reset the dock shows 12 oo interruptbn 38 ...

Page 39: ...vide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To bcate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 2 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD l WASHlNQ MACHIN h Y OFI SERMCE L REPAIR OWWS SERVICE L REPAIR SW Whirlpool Appliances or See Whirlpool Appliances or Authorhod WhIrlpool da...

Page 40: ...ccident 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 YQ5 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 this...