Whirlpool MT4210SL, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...1 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 or PIZZA 17 Cooking chart 17 Using JET START Feature 18 Using WARM HOLD 18 Cooking Gui...

Page 2: ... number label 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 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 service OurCu...

Page 3: ...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 oven ...

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 lo cated 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 o...

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: ...steam during cooking HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS 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 radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable ...

Page 8: ...use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 16 in 5 mm above the turntable Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and damage the oven Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time Heated liquids can splash out during and after heating Use of a wooden stir stick placed in the cup or bowl during heating may help to...

Page 9: ...esigned 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 more cooking space and better cooking results 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perfo...

Page 10: ...he food The higher 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 C...

Page 11: ...NCEL to make sure no other function is on Usingthechildlock 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 White White Biscuit Biscu...

Page 12: ...UTE TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF 2 Touch number pads for desired time For example for 10 minutes touch 1 0 0 0 3 Touch START ENTER or TIMER SET OFF or allow the timer to start automatically after a short delay 4 At the end of the set time Timer will count down to zero then will display END...

Page 13: ...or a different percentage of cook power Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number percent or name which cook power to use The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each level stands for and the cook power name usually used It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times c...

Page 14: ...ons in any order However when you use AUTO DEFROST it must be the first cycle USING EZ CHOICE FEATURE You can cook common microwave oven prepared foods just by choosing a category and quantity The EZ CHOICE feature has preset times and cook powers for nine categories To use EZ CHOICE feature follow the steps below 1 Touch the pad for the category you want 2 Touch a number pad to select the food yo...

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: ...defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more evenly Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails o...

Page 17: ... a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand of popcorn and how much fat it has in it Try several brands to decide which pops the best For best results use fresh bags of popcorn TOUCH NUMBER PAD Touch 1 Touch 2 Touch 3 SERVING SIZE 1 75 oz 50 g 3 0 oz 85 g 3 5 oz 99 g PAD Popcorn Place the refrigerated pizza on a paper towel in...

Page 18: ...nute up to a total of 99 minutes 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 Hold Do not use mor...

Page 19: ...u can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through See Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven for materials that microwaves will pass through If you are using the Sensor function be sure to vent 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 causin...

Page 20: ...okingyoushouldnotdoinyourmicrowaveoven 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 main...

Page 21: ...dditional 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 slows t...

Page 22: ...ble is correct 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 k...

Page 23: ...arts 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 save...

Page 24: ...n home service Your microwave oven must be taken to a Whirlpool designated service company except when your microwave oven is installed over 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 resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood improper installation acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpo...