TABLEOF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ............Interrupt Cooking ................. Auto Cook ..................Electrical Requirements ............... PARTS AND FEATURES ..............Cooking in Stages ................ Reheating ................... MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ............ Defrost ..................MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............. Popcorn ..................Food Characteristics ..............Beverage ..................
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iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off WARNmNG: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave shock.
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PRECAUTIONS AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy.
PARTSAND FEATURES This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the parts and features listed. The location and appearance of the features shown here may not match those of your model. %'%"%%%'h ..This unit must be connected A.
MICROWAVE OVENUSE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and...
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. power to use by percent, name or number. For example, Napkins 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer cooking power of specific foods.
ToUse- • To reset the cooking time after setting the Cook Power, you 1. Putfoodintooven andclose door. must type in 4 digits. 2. Touch n umber pads toseta length o ftime tocook. O ven • To change cooking time after cooking has started, first open automatically cooks athigh cookpower.
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AddAMinute l ets youcook foodfor1minute a t100% cook Times and cooking power have been preset for certain power oradd1ormore minutes toyour M icro Time cooking microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. cycle. Toaddcooking t ime during Micro Time cooking, touch ADD AMINUTE once foreach extra minute.
During multistage cooking, you may use Add A Minute to To Reheat Foods: increase any stage's cooking time. When the stage you 1. Touch REHEAT. "CODE" will appear in the display. want to change is active, touch ADD A MINUTE. Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scan and select food settings.
DEFROST CHART MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH DEFROST PREPARATION The Custom Defrost system has 6 categories: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Use the following chart as a guide when defrosting meat, poultry, Bagel, Fruit Juice, and Roll/Muffin. Use the following chart as a or fish.
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2. Touch START or wait 5 seconds for the popping to begin automatically. The upper oven display will count down the popping time. One or more 10 oz (283 g) potatoes can be baked automatically in the microwave oven by using the Baked Potato function. Time may be added to popping time by touching COOK A BIT MORE during or after popping.
MICROWAVE OVENCARE IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products, Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled otherwise noted,...
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Microwave oven door looks wavy Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker This is normal and will not affect performance. •...
Before calling for assistance or service, please check "Troubleshooting." It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at:...
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For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor costs to correct defects in materials or workmanship.