Whirlpool MT7070XD, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...our Microwave Oven 11 Using Your Microwave Oven 14 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 16 Cooking Guide 17 Questions and Answers 20 Troubleshooting 21 Requesting Assistance or Service 22 Index 23 Warranty 24 1 800 253 I 301 Call us wlth questlons or comments MICROWAVE OVEN MODELS MT7070XD PART NO LIM 07111800 4392952 Rev A MT7073XD ...

Page 2: ... to Know Your Microwave Oven 11 How your microwave oven works 11 Microwave oven features 13 Using Your Microwave Oven 14 Getting the best cooking results 14 Setting a cook function and time 14 Stopping the oven 15 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 18 Cooking Guide 17 Reheating tips 17 Defrosting tips 17 Microwave cooking tips 18 Questions and Answers 20 Troubleshooting 21 Requesting Assistance or Ser...

Page 3: ...our appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Please record your model s information Whenever you call to request service for Model Number your appliance you need to know your complete model number and serial number Serial Number You can find this information on the model Purchase Date and serial number plate see diagram on Dealer Name page 13 for location ...

Page 4: ...tructions found on page 9 Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars could explode and should not be heated in this oven l Do not heat store or use flammable materials in or near the oven Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion l Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or va...

Page 5: ...ld containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven If materials inside the oven should ignite keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage pur poses Do not leave paper products c...

Page 6: ...OWAVE ENERGY Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro wave energy It is important not to defeat Drtamper with the safety interlocks Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 7: ...es before heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially cylindrical containers may become over heated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Injury could re...

Page 8: ...able is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in oven Carefully 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 Whirlpool dealer for a replacement When you use a browning dish the b...

Page 9: ...50 F 10 C for proper operation Power SUPPlY cord Air intake openings exhaust vents 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 located Blocking the air intake openings and exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airf...

Page 10: ...h your microwave National Electrical Code and local codes oven but if you find it necessary to do and ordinances If a mating wall recep so temporarily until a properly tacle is not available or if you are not grounded and polarized 3 prong recep sure if the wall receptacle is properly tacle is installed use only a heavy duty grounded and polarized have it UL listed 3 wire grounding type exten chec...

Page 11: ...e How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe 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 or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do Magnetron Oven cavity A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns o...

Page 12: ...asts 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 This is the heat that does the cooking Radio interference Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio TV or similar e...

Page 13: ...t 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 See pages 8 12 and 16 for more details 5 Turntable Support under turntable 6 Timer Knob Use this knob to set the time you want to cook defrost or keep food warm See page 15 for more information...

Page 14: ...n to cook at one of three cook powers to defrost or to keep food warm You must first turn the Cook Function Knob then the Timer Knob to the settings you want NOTES l On the Timer Knob the settings greater than 10 minutes increase in 1O minute amounts instead of 1 minute amounts l When choosing a cook power follow recipe or food package instructions if Setting chart available Refer to a reliable co...

Page 15: ...t Timer Knob for less than one minute turn knob past one minute then to desired time 4 After time is up open the door A bell type tone will sound when time is up Stopping the oven l Turn the Timer Knob counterclockwise to OFF OR l Open the oven door Opening the oven door stops the oven so you can stir turn rearrange or add ingredients to the food Close the oven door to complete the cycle and the o...

Page 16: ...ces and control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth do not spray directly on oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels 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 use a mild cleanser a...

Page 17: ...lways slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging l If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container l Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage l Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting l Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting l The length of defrosting ...

Page 18: ...cker areas Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods l Stirring and turning foods distributes heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to l Reduce splattering l Shorten cooking times l Retain food moisture All coverings that allow microwaves to pass through are suit...

Page 19: ...e exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container then refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines l Place container in a glass bowl and add some water so ...

Page 20: ...ise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it I thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven...

Page 21: ...utlets is low or lower times seem too long 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 The Cook Function Knob is not at the correct setting See the chart on page 14 l Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable will l The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure ...

Page 22: ...rranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number see Step 1 or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under l APPLIANCE HOUSEHOLD WASHING MACHINES h MAJOR SERVICE h REPAIR DRYERS SERVICE IL REPAIR See whirlpool Appliances or Seer Whirlpool Appliances or Authorized Whirlpool Servi...

Page 23: ...ATION INSTRUCTIONS 9 PARTS AND FEATURES Door open button 13 Door safety lock system 13 Light 13 Magnetron 11 20 Model and serial number plate 13 Turntable 8 12 13 16 20 Vents exhaust air intake openings 9 Window 13 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 20 TOPIC PAGE RACK 20 RADIO INTERFERENCE 12 REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 22 SAFETY 4 8 SETTING COOK FUNCTION AND TIME 14 STANDING TIME 17 18 20 TIPS Cooking 18...

Page 24: ...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 Zf9 5 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 thi...