Whirlpool MT6120XY, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...Use Care Guide Modd and serial number plate on frame behind door Control panel NOTE Black model shown Also available in white MICROWAVE OVENS MT69OOXW MT6901XWMT6120XY ...

Page 2: ...2 Reheating chart 32 Microwave cooking chart 33 Questions And Answera 34 If You Need Service Or Asairtance 35 Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 36 B 1993 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Pieaee complete and mail the Owner Registra tion Card provided with this product Then complete the form below Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question...

Page 3: ...ontainers not designed for microwave use described in this manual Do not use corrosive can damage the oven as can containers with chemicals or vapors in this appliance This hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples type of oven is specifically designed to heat metallic glaze or trim cook or dry food It is not designed for Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic industrial or laboratory use ...

Page 4: ...AVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door Do not operate the microwave oven if the door open since open door operation can result in window is broken 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 personnel interlocks after a repair is made Do not place a...

Page 5: ...rowaves 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 oven during operation for best cooking results See pages 26 and 30 for more details 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Auto Defrost and Auto Cook Guide 7 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all ...

Page 6: ...e page 20 for more information MNNER PLATE Touch this pad when heating a plate of food in your microwave oven The oven will automatically heat for a preset time at a preset cook power See page 20 for more information AUTO START CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day or to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a designated time later in the day See pages 11 and 23 for m...

Page 7: ...in this Use and Care Guide lf you want to You Example Set the clock 1 Touch STOP CLEAR Setting the clock to the correct m 1 time of day lets you set start 2 Touch AUTO START CLOCK times with the Auto Start feature The microwave clock 3 Enter the correct time of day by also provides an accurate touching the necessary Number source of time for your kitchen Pads 4 Touch AUTO START CLOCK again Use the...

Page 8: ...ad 4 Touch Number Pads for the weight of the item to be defrosted See chart on mm page 17 5 Touch START snr Cook with more than one 1 Put food in the oven and close the cook cycle door Cooking with two or three 2 Touch Number Pads for the cooking cycles lets you cook at time you want omm different Cook Powers one 3 Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 after another Using this Cook Power or POWER LEVEL ...

Page 9: ...during the cooking process 3 Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100 Cook Power or once followed by a Number Pad for a lower Cook Power 4 Touch TIMER PAUSE m 5 Enter programming for the second cooking cycle km mm 6 Touch START m I Start cooking automatically 1 Put food in oven and close at a later time the door The Auto Start feature is a 2 Touch Number Pads to handy way to start cooking a enter the desir...

Page 10: ...ouch Command Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do and in what order A few examples CLOCK tells the oven you are going to set the clock START tells the oven to start l Each Command Pad except START STOP CLEAR AUTO START CLOCK and TIMER PAUSE causes an Indicator to light when you touch the Command Pad While the oven is running an Indicator or Indicators will be on to show what the oven is doin...

Page 11: ...Display Touch STOP CLEAR then touch AUTO START CLOCK and start over NOTE To LBSBthe clock touch AUTO START CLOCK A 0 will show on the Display Continue to set the clock as shown above UsingtheMinuteTimer Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 1 Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want The Display will show the num...

Page 12: ...with all recipes l If 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 IEC 705 Test Procedure The IEC 705Test Procedure is an intemationallvrecmnized methodof rating microwavewattageoutpit anddoesnot representan actualchangeto outputpoweror cookingperformance Cooking athighcookpower Follow these steps to co...

Page 13: ...of full power MED LOW 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power LOW 0 0 of full power fan and light will be on 1 Put food in the oven and close the door 2 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 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Touch POWER LEVEL The Display will show p n 4 Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power...

Page 14: ...ose the door Touch AUTO COOK FOOD will flash on the Display Touch a Number Pad l 5 to select an Auto Cook setting To select the desired setting see the chart next to the AUTO COOK Command Pad on the control panel The Display will show CC Computerized Cooking for the setting you selected and the NO or CUPS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 1 for Rolls Muffins Touch a Number Pad to...

Page 15: ...tional water If you like tender crisp vegetables set the Auto Cook quantity for half the amount of vegetables you are actually cooking For example when cooking 2 cups of vegetables set AUTO COOK for 1 cup Cover with lid or plastic wrap After cooking remove from oven stir cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving 5 Frozen l 4 cups Vegetable8 Place in a microwave safe container Cover with li...

Page 16: ...LBS Indicator will flash This example shows an entry of 2 for Steaks Chops Fish Touch Number Pads to enter the food s weight The weight will appear on the Display This example shows an entry of 2 0 for two pounds NOTE If ERROR appears on the display touch STOP CLEAR and start over See the Auto defrost chart on page 17 for weight ranges available for each food category Touch START The COOK Indicato...

Page 17: ...inutes After the 1st stage turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil After the 2nd stage shield any warm portions with aluminum foil Stand 1O l 5 minutes Remove any thawed parts after each stage Stand 5 l 0 minutes Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting After the 1st stage turn over and shield any warm portions with aluminum foil After the 2nd stage shie...

Page 18: ...d in the order you touched them This example shows 7 minutes 30 seconds 3 Select a Cook Power l To cook at full 100 power touch POWER LEVEL twice The display will show P HI This shows the oven is programmed to cook at full power To select another Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for...

Page 19: ...r Pad 6 for 60 of full power Touch START The Cook Indicator will come on and the Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in each cycle When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day Changing or adding instructions You can change times Cook Powers or add cycles any time before or after touching START l Touch STOP CLEAR twice l...

Page 20: ...ay vary wfth brand Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results For best results use fresh bags of popcorn Do not try to repop unpopped kernels Do not reuse popcorn bags NOTE One Touch Cooking is designed for commercially bagged microwave popcorn If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow instructions with the popper for cooking time l Touch BEVERAGE to heat a half cup of ...

Page 21: ...g tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day NOTES l ADD MINUTE can only be entered after closing the door after touching STOP CLEAR during cooking or within one minute after cooking with another function l If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected Cook Power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking the oven will cook at 100 Cook Power ADD MIN...

Page 22: ...ce for full 100 Cook Power l If cooking at a lower Cook Power touch POWER LEVEL then a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the first cycle 3 Touch TIMEWPAUSE 4 Touch in instructions for the second cooking cycle See pages 12 13 5 Touch START The Display will count down the time in the first cycle 6 When the first cycle is over 4 tones will sound and PAUSE will show on the Display Open the doo...

Page 23: ...elected 8 When the cooking time ends a long tone will sound The Display will then show the time of day NOTE If you hear the fan start when you touch START you have not set the oven properly Touch STOP CLEAR twice and start over AUTO START cannot be used with ADD MINUTE AUTO DEFROST or One Touch Cooking To avoid sickness and food waste when using AUTO START l Do not use foods that will spoil while ...

Page 24: ...g results Make sure the microwave oven legs are In place to ensure proper airflow l Do not Install the oven next to or over a heat source for example a cooktop or range without a U L approved trim kit or without being in a U L approved built in configuration Also do not install oven in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated This could cause a fire electrical shock excessive exposure...

Page 25: ...wave oven but if Electrical Code and local codes and ordi you find It necessary to do so temporarily nances If a mating wall receptacle is not available or if you are not sure if the wall until a properly grounded and polarized 3 prong receptacle is installed use only a receptacle is properly grounded and polarized have it checked by a qualified heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension...

Page 26: ...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 onfy mild nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or paper towel when cleaning surfaces Rinse well Product Damage Hazard Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surf...

Page 27: ...ff a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Microwaves pass through most glass paper and 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 l...

Page 28: ...ute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating 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 Never lean on the door or allow...

Page 29: ... Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven Do not let food or container touch the top or sides of the oven Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion Do not overcook potatoes Fire could result At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing ...

Page 30: ... 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 Paraffin wax will not mett in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely...

Page 31: ...one minute If the dish gets hot and water stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Product Damage Hazard I Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven Cooking in metal containers not designed for mkrowave use can damage the oven as can containers with hidde...

Page 32: ...p 1 can 10 oz Refrigerated Room temp 34 min at 50 5 7 min at 50 Cover Stir after half the time Soup Clear 1 cup 1 can 10 oz Refrigerated Room temp 2 3X min at 100 4 5 min at 100 Cover Stir after half the time Pizza 1 slice 1 slice 2 slices 2 slices Room temp Refrigerated Room temp Refngerated 15 25 set at 100 30 40 set at 100 30 40 s0c at 100 45 55 6ec at 100 Place on paper towel Vegetables 1 serv...

Page 33: ...perature should be 185 F after standing Fish Fillets 1 lb 100 5 6 min Scallops and 100 3X 5X min Shrimp 1 lb Carrots 1 lb Cauliflower medium head Corn on the Cob 1 Potatoes Baked 4 medium Squash Summer 1 lb 6 12 min 6 9 min 4 9 min 6 l 6 min 13 l 9 min 3 6 min ABl FS Cook on 100 Power Level FOOD TIME QTHER POWER FOOD LEVEL TIME Beans Green or Yellow 1 lb 6 12 min Broccoli 1 lb 6 10 min Applesauce ...

Page 34: ...wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the magnetron tube cycling on and off when cooking at less than 100 power Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it I thought that this should not happen As the food becomes hot it will conduct ...

Page 35: ... ff you need assistance Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number Dial free from anywhere in the U S l 800 253 1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or if service is necessary recommend a qualified service company in your area If you prefer write to Mr William Clark Consumer Ass...

Page 36: ...misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to pans or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 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...