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MODELS  MT4140SK  MT4210SK

3828W5A1888/8183905

Microwave Ovens

A Note to You..........................................................2

Microwave Oven Safety........................................3

Installation Instructions ........................................5

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ...........7

How your microwave oven works....................7
Radio interference ..............................................7
For the best cooking results .............................7
Testing your microwave oven ...........................7
Testing your dinnerware or cookware .............8
Operating tips......................................................8
Electrical connection..........................................8
Microwave oven features ..................................9
Control panel features......................................10
Using OPTIONS ................................................11
Built-in kits .........................................................11
Setting the clock...............................................12
Using the minute timer.....................................12

Microwave Oven Use..........................................13

Cooking at high cook power ..........................13
Cooking at different cook powers .................13
Cooking with more than 
one cook cycle..................................................14
Using EZ-Choice

®

Feature ..............................14

EZ-Choice

®

Feature Charts.............................15

Using AUTO DEFROST ...................................16
Defrosting tips...................................................16
Using POPCORN, BEVERAGE and PIZZA ..17
Cooking chart....................................................17
Using JET START™ Feature...........................18
Using WARM HOLD.........................................18

Cooking Guide......................................................19

Microwave Oven Care ........................................20

Questions and Answers .....................................21

Troubleshooting ...................................................22

Assistance or Service .........................................23

Warranty.................................................................24

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Summary of Contents for MT4140SK

Page 1: ... 10 Using OPTIONS 11 Built in kits 11 Setting the clock 12 Using the minute timer 12 Microwave Oven Use 13 Cooking at high cook power 13 Cooking at different cook powers 13 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 14 Using EZ Choice Feature 14 EZ Choice Feature Charts 15 Using AUTO DEFROST 16 Defrosting tips 16 Using POPCORN BEVERAGE and PIZZA 17 Cooking chart 17 Using JET START Feature 18 Using WARM...

Page 2: ...abel plate see the diagram in the Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven section Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty servic...

Page 3: ...nd in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave...

Page 4: ...wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the 1 door bent 2 hinges and latches broken or loo...

Page 5: ...ents or air intake openings Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow If vents are blocked a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off The oven should work properly on...

Page 6: ... grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For a permanen...

Page 7: ...ood is evenly cooked If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN To test the oven put 1 cup 250 mL of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up...

Page 8: ...t Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty Product life may be shortened If you practice programming the oven put a container of water in the oven It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while Do not try to melt paraffin wax...

Page 9: ...m The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed 3 Window with Metal Shield The shield prevents 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 The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you mo...

Page 10: ...er the number the higher the power wattage and the faster the cooking speed 9 COOK TIME Touch this pad to set a cooking time 10 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to automatically follow a cooking cycle 11 Number pads Touch number pads to enter selection cooking times cook powers quantities or weights 12 CLOCK Touch this ...

Page 11: ...echildlock The Child Lock locks the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven To lock the control panel Touch and hold OFF CANCEL until LOCKED appears on display approximately 4 seconds Two tones will sound To unlock the control panel Touch and hold OFF CANCEL until two tones sound COLOR Black Black Black White White White Biscuit Biscuit Biscuit FOR INSTALLATION OVER OVEN...

Page 12: ...me Timer will count down to zero then will display TIMER END and 7 tones will sound NOTE To cancel timer at any time touch TIMER SET OFF COLOR Black Black White White Biscuit Biscuit FOR INSTALLATION OVER OVEN MODEL RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD RBS275PD GBS277PD RBS305PD GBS307PD You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits...

Page 13: ...ll power P60 60 of full power WHEN TO USE IT Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups Heating rice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat ...

Page 14: ... any order However when you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the first cycle NAME Medium Medium Low Defrost Low COOK POWER P50 50 of full power P40 40 of full power P30 DEF 30 of full power P20 20 of full power P10 WRM 10 of full power WHEN TO USE IT Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poul...

Page 15: ...250 mL 2 cups 500 mL 3 cups 750 mL 4 cups 1 L 1 10 13 oz 284 369 g 2 16 20 oz 454 567 g 3 24 30 oz 680 851 g 4 32 40 oz 9 1 13 kg 10 oz 284 g DIRECTIONS Moisten and place in microwavable container Cover with plastic wrap Stir and let stand covered 2 3 minutes after cooking 1 cup 250 mL Add 2 tablespoons 30 mL water 2 cups 500 mL Add 2 tablespoons 30 mL water 3 cups 750 mL Add 1 4 cup 63 mL water 4...

Page 16: ...rapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the pack...

Page 17: ...Touch 1 Touch 2 1 cup 2 cups Beverage DIRECTIONS Follow package directions Use a popcorn package which is made especially for microwave cooking Do not try to pop unpopped kernels Pop only 1 package at a time Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the b...

Page 18: ...s 1 minute up to a total of 99 minutes 59 seconds 3 At the end of the cooking time Display will show END and 4 tones will sound USING WARMHOLD Warm Hold keeps hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven NOTES Food cooked should be covered during Warm Hold Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during Warm Hold Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during Warm Ho...

Page 19: ...ing times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through Releasingpressureinfoods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To re...

Page 20: ...r Cookingyoushouldnotdoinyourmicrowaveoven Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization MICROWAVE OVEN CARE To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should ...

Page 21: ...r additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slow...

Page 22: ... side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen timer T...

Page 23: ...r parts distributors Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may s...

Page 24: ... an approved oven using an approved built in kit See the Built In kits section for a list of approved built in kits D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the app...

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