Whirlpool MC8990XT User Manual

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CONVECTION

MICROWAVE

OVEN

Models MC8990XT

MC8991XT

Contents

Parts and Features Before You Install Your Convection Microwave Oven, Before You Use Your Convection Microwave Oven.

Precautions Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy

Important Safety Instructions. Using Your Convection Microwave Oven

Convectici Mi&&&e Ov&

Controls.

Programming Tone Seltlng the Clock Using the Minute Timer Microwave Cooking Using AUTO SENSOR Microwave Cooking at High

Cook Power,

Microwave Cooking at Low&

Cook Powers

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Defrosting with Microwave Energy Cooking Automatically after

Defrosting Cooking with the Temper&e P&e Using PAUSE Using KEEP WARM 22 Using AUTO START..

Convection Cooking Combination Cooking 30 Using TEMP RESET Bi-Level Cooking Other Operating Hi& : : : : : : : : : : : :

Installation Instructions

Grounding Instructions : : Caring For Your Convection Microwave Oven. 37

Cleaning Chart : 1. Microwave Operating Safety Precautions.. If You Need Service or Assistance.. Convection Microwave Oven

Warranty..........................,,,, 44

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Parts and features

DEFROST GUIDE

Models MC8990XT

LOWER OVEN RACK

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UPPER OVEN RACK

DOOR 1

AUTO SENSOR/

AUTO TEMP GUIDE

Thank you for buying a-mirlpool product.

For your convenience, please copy your Model and Serial Numbers here. If you need service or call with a question, have

this information ready.

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from the label on the inside edge of the control panel and/or on the back of the oven].

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book and your sales slip together in a handy place. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card furnished with this product.

Model Number

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company

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Phone Number

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SHEET

MODEL AND SERIAL

NUMBER PLATE

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. If the card is

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missing, please send the model number of your convection microwave oven with your name and address to...

Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department

Administrative Center 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022

This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your

convection microwave oven.

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Before you install your convection microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the “INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 35 of this “Use

and Care Guide!’

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Before you use your convection microwave oven

Read this “Use & Care Guide” carefully for important use and safety information. Store in a convenient

place for future use.

It is your responsibility and obligation to be sure your convection microwave oven :

Has been installed where it is protected from the elements. The convection microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) fc

Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight.

Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. (See “Installation Instructions:‘)

Is not used by anyone unable to operate it properly.

Is properly maintained.

Is used only for jobs expected of a home convection microwave oven.

)r proper operation.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAW ENERGY...

DO NOT

ate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

DO NOT

between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

attempt to oper-

place any object qualified service

DO NOT

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

(3) Door seals and sealing

DO NOT

vection microwave oven if the door window is broken.

operate the oven

[broken or loosened). surfaces.

operate the con-

The convection microwave oven should be checked for microwave leakage by qualified service personnel after a repair is made.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly

personnel.

DO NOT

vection microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed.

operate the con-

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Convection microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a

number of years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation.

however, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety

precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory opera-

tion and prevent damage to the unit.

4L WARNING

fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Read all instructions before using

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSIJRE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Consect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on Dage 36.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided “INSTALLARON INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 35.

5. Some products such as whole eggs and ;ealed containers - for example, closed alass jars oe heated in this oven.

5. Use this appliance only for its intended Jse as described in this manual.

7. As with any appliance, close supervision s necessary when used by children.

3. Do not operate this appliance if it has a lamaged cord or plug, if it is not working lroperly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electric shock, fire or other hazIrd may result.

?. This appliance should be serviced only )y qualified service personnel. Call a Yhirlpool authorized factory service com>any for examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any opening on

appliance, for fire may result.

Do not use outdoors for damage to the

)ven or electric shock may result.

2. Do not immerse cord or plug in water

or electric shock may result

- may explode and should not

-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces for electric shock may result.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter for electric shock may result,

15.

See door surface cleaning instructions

on page 37.

16.

To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the

oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the

oven to facilitate microwave cooking.

Paper can char or burn, and some plastics

can melt if used when heating foods.

b. Test dinnerware or cookware before using for microwave cooking. See page 39. Some dishes (melamine, Centura, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing microwave cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before using for microwave or combination cooking. Microwave cooking in metal containers can damage the oven. So can containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

c. 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.

17. Read and follow “MICROWAVE OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS” starting on page 38.

18.

CAUTION: Do not operate this appliance when it is empty except when preheating for convection or combination cooking. See pages 26 and 30.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your convection microwave oven

Convection microwave oven controls

There are three parts in the control section:

-The Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Lights.

-Command Pads

- Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the

follc Iwing pages. Read them carefully.

When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and the Display will show 888:88. If after you set the Clock (page 6),the Display again shows all 8’s, your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.

ital display/clock and

8 icator lights

When you are not using the convection microwave oven, this is an accurate digital clock. When you are using the oven, it displays time settings, indicator lights and shows what number pads you touched.

Command pads

Touch Command Pads to tell the convection microwave oven what to do and in what order. A few examples:

-CLOCK SET tells the

oven you are going

to set the clock.

- START tells the oven

to start. See page 6 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad.

Each Command Pad, [except START, CANCEL, PAUSE, AUTO SENSOR, TEMP RESET and CLOCK SET] lights an Indicator Light on the digital display. The Indicator Light comes on when you touch the Command Pad.

While the oven is running, an Indicator Light (or lights] will be on to show what the oven is doing.

Number pads

- a food temperature,

- an oven temperature.

Programming tone

Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction is not correct, or because the tones have been removed.

EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you will not hear a tone. The instruction is not correct.

If you want to remove the programming tone and end

of cooking tone (beep every 60 seconds while “End” is displayed):

Open the door.

Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.

The tone will not sound for any touch.

If you want to replace the programming tone and end of cooking tone (beep every 60 seconds while “End” is displayed):

Open the door.

Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.

. The tone will sound for any

correct touch.

If you want to remove all tones, except the minute timer signal:

Open the door.

Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.

All audible tones will be cancelled.

To replace the tones, repeat the above steps.

NOTE: If electric power ever goes off, the programming tones will again sound each time you touch a pad.

Setting the clock

When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the display shows 888:88. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will again show all 8’s when the power comes back on.

You can cook or use the Minute Timer without setting the clock, but the display will be blank after cooking

DO THIS...

THIS HAPPENS...

The Display will show a “0” and the colon will start to flash. The first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Display will

1. Touch CLOCK SET.

go blank. Touch CLOCK SET again and continue.

The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 3:25.

2. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day.

The colon will stop flashing. The Clock is set.

Touch START.

If you have touched in an incorrect time, such as12:65, “Err” will show on the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and start over.

NOTE: To resetthe clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current time will show on the Display and the colon will flash. Continue to set the clock as shown above.

Using the minute timer

The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is operating.

It works like a kitchen timer. You can set it for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

DO THIS...

1. Touch MINUTE TIMER.

2. Touch Number Pads for minutes and seconds.

Touch START.

THIS HAPPENS...

The Minute Timer indicator Light will come on and the Display will show a “01’ The first Number Pad must be touched within 5 seconds or the Display will again show the time of day. Touch MINUTE TIMER again and continue.

The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 1 minute, 45 seconds.

The Minute Timer Indicator Light will stay on to show that the Minute Timer

is running.

The Display counts down the seconds to show how much time is

left on the Minute Timer.

When the set time is up, a 3 second signal will sound and the Display will show the time of day.

Changing the minute timer

-Touch MINUTE TIMER.

-Touch numbers to set new time.

- Touch START.

New instructions cancel the old ones.

The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is operating in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the cycle in operation. The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will not show on the Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.

Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however, it does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch START to continue cooking or defrosting.

Cancelling the minute timer.

-Touch MINUTE TIMER.

-Touch CANCEL. NOTE: MINUTE TIMER must be touched before touching CANCEL.

If CANCEL is touched first, all cooking instructions will be cancelled and the Minute Timer will continue to operate.

Microwave cooking

Be sure to read the CONVECTION MICRO MENUS”: Cookbook packed with your oven, lt contains

information about:

What microwave energy is.

How food is cooked by microwave energy.

What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.

Safety tips.

Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.

Cooking times for different foods.

Important things to remember to get the best microwave cooking results.

ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.

Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all recipes.

If a glass cover is not available, use wax paper, papertowels or microwave approved plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.

When popping commercially packaged microwave popcorn, place bag on lower oven rack.

Using “AUTO SENSOR”

The AUTO SENSOR control allows you to cook food in the oven without computing time or power level.

All foods give off moisture as they cook. When the oven senses the right amount of moisture from the

food, it will automatically determine the remaining time and power needed to finish cooking the food. You only need to touch AUTO SENSOR and a number pad [for a food setting), then START. If you like your food less done than average you may decrease the cooking time by touching the “LESS” (Number 7)

Pad after selecting the category (before touching START]. If you like your food more done than average, touch the “MORE” (Number 9) Pad after selecting the category to extend the time. You may add

ingredients, stir, turn or rotate during the timed portion of the Auto Sensor cycle. However, “Err” will show on the Display if the door is opened during the first (automatic) part of the Auto Sensor cycle. If “Err” is displayed, touch CANCEL. To finish cooking, estimate the remaining time and reset the oven using the Cook cycle. Do not reset the Auto Sensor. See the AUTO SENSOR chart included with your oven and the AUTO SENSOR guide on the interior oven frame for examples of food to cook at each setting.

DO THIS...

Put food in the oven and close the door.

Touch AUTO SENSOR.

3. Touch Number Pad(s) for the cooklng category you want. (See guide on interior oven frame and separate AUTO

SENSOR chart.)

THIS HAPPENS...

The Display will show the AUTO SENSOR

setting you touched. This example

shows you selected category 2.

The C

:ategory NUI

nber

START is touched.

4. Touch LESS (7) or MORE (9) if desired. (Sklp to step 5 if you do not wish to shorten or lengthen cooking time.)

PAUSE may be used to stop the oven between the automatic and timed portion of the cycle. See “Using PAUSE” on page 19.

The oven automatically cooks at a preset Cook Power for that setting. Do not open the oven door during this part of the cycle.

5. Touch START.

When you hear 2 beeps, the Display will count down the remaining cooking time. The oven door can now be opened, if needed, to stir, turn or rearrange food.

flash until

When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by

opening the door or by touching

CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60

seconds (to remind you that food is left

in the oven] until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will

then show the time of day.

SLOW COOK

The AUTO SENSOR Slow Cook (number 0) setting is similar to a slow cooker. The oven will automatically cook, simmer and keep food warm at different preset cook powers for a minimum of 2-4 hours or a maximum of 12 hours (including Keep Warm). If you find that food needs a longer cooking time than the setting allows, you may extend the time by touching the MORE (number 9) Pad after you have touched SLOW COOK. The LESS (number 7) Pad cannot be used with this cycle.

Using SLOW COOK

1. Touch AUTO SENSOR.“AS” will be displayed and the Auto Sensor indicator will come on.

2. Touch number pad 0 (SLOW COOK).‘AS-0” will be displayed.

3. Touch number pad 9 (MORE) if you wish to extend the cooking time. If not, skip to Step 4.

4. Touch START. Two beeps WIII sound at the end of the automatic portion of the cooking cycle and “SL-C” will show on

the Display. This tells you the door can be opened to stir, turn or add ingredients, if desired. When the

food is done, you will hear four beeps and the oven will automatically keep the food warm forthe remainder of the 12 hour cycle, or until you are ready to serve. Touch CANCEL when food is removed from the oven

AUTO SENSOR operating hints

All AUTO SENSOR cooking categories have preset Cook Powers.

The COOK POWER Indicator Light does not come on during AUTO SENSOR Cycles.

No Cook or Temperature cycles can be used with AUTO SENSOR Cycles.

Quick Defrost and Keep Warm may be used with any AUTO SENSOR selection

Auto Start may be used with all Auto Sensor categories.

. Pause may be used with any AUTO SENSOR selection. It will stop the oven between the first and

second part of the cycle. See “Using PAUSE:’ page 19.

“Err” will show on the Display if the door is opened during the first part of any AUTO SENSOR cycle. “Err” will also show on the Display if AUTO SENSOR malfunctions. Touch CANCEL to clear the Display. Do

not reset

AUTO SENSOR. The food may overcook or undercook. To finish cooking food, estimate the

remaining cooking time. Reset the oven using the COOK cycle and approximate Cook Power setting.

except

SLOW COOK.

Microwave cooking at high cook power

DO THIS...

Put food in the oven and close the door.

Touch COOK.

3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want.

PAUSE may be set to stop the oven halfway through COOK to add ingredients, stir or rearrange food See “Using PAUSE” on page 19.

Touch START.

THIS HAPPENS...

The COCK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s.

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. The example shows

1 minute, 30 seconds.

The oven will automatically cook at high Cook Power.

The COOK Indicator Light will on to show that the oven is cooking.

The display counts down the time to show how much time is left.

Stay

When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps

will sound. (You can stop the beeping

by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven] until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day.

COOK can be preceded or followed by ROAST TIME, see page 29.

Changing the cooking time

You can change the cooking time before or after touching START. I. Touch COOK.

2. Touch numbers for the new time.

3. Touch START

Microwave cooking at lower cook powers

For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many recipes in your CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in

other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.) or percentage (IO%, 50%, 80%, etc.).

The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and Cook Power name usually used.

automatic 100% of full power HIGH 4 40% of full power

90% of full power 3

80% of full power

70% of full power MED-HIGH 6 60% of full power 0 timer (fan and light will be off] 5 50% of full power MED

DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...

Put food in the oven and close the door.

Touch COOK.

30% of full power MED-LOW/DEFROST 20% of full power

2 1 10% of full power LOW

The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O’s

3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking times you want.

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Touch COOK POWER.

5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want.

The Display will show the numbers

you touched in the order you

touched them. This example shows

7 minutes, 30 seconds.

The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH] power.

The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of full power.

6. Touch START.

The COOK and COOK POWER

Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other

than high.

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The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left.

When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Dis-

play and a beep will sound every 60

seconds (to remind you that food is left

in the oven] until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day.

Changing cook power

You can change Cook Power before or after touching START.

Touch COOK POWER.

Touch a number for the new Cook Power.

Touch START. The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power forthe original time. OR...

Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH.

. Touch START.

Defrosting with microwave energy

Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide on the interior oven frame or in your CONVECTION MICRO MENUS8 cookbook.

DO THIS...

Put frozen food in the oven and close the door.

Touch QUICK DEFROST.

THIS HAPPENS...

The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O’s

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The Display will show the numbers

you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 2 minutes, 45 seconds.

3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want.

PAUSE may be set to stop the oven halfway through QUICK DEFROST to allow you to turn over and/or rotate the food. See “Using PAUSE” on page 19.

The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light

Touch START.

will stay on to show that the oven is in

the Quick Defrost cycle.

The Display counts down the time to show how much defrosting time

When the cooking time ends, “End” will

show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will

then show the time of day.

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Cooking automaticallv after defrosting

The controls can be set so the oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle you have touched in.

DO THIS...

Put food in the oven and close the door.

Touch QUICK DEFROST.

3. Touch Number Pads for the defrostlng time you want.

THIS HAPPENS...

The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s.

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you

touched them. This example shows

4 minutes, 30 seconds.

The cooking cycle Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O’s

4. Touch any cooking function except BROIL TIME.

(This example shows use of the COOK cycle.)

5. Touch Number Pads for the Cooking time you want.

Touch COOK POWER, if

required. (Optlon: Skip

to Step 8 If you want to cook at high power.)

7. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want.

8. Touch START.

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The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 3 minutes, 25 seconds.

The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI!’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full power (HIGH).

The Display will show what you

touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power.

When you touch START, the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights will go off. The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the defrost cycle.

When the defrost time ends, the oven automatically lets the food stand for the same amount of time used for defrosting. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light stays on and the Display counts down the standing time. During the countdown the oven will be dark, and fan will be off. If the door is opened during the standing time, the countdown will pause. Close the door and touch START to complete the standing time.

When the standing time is over, you will hear 2 beeps and the cooking cycle will start

The COOK Indicator Light will be on during the cooking cycle. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will also be on if you are using a Cook Power other than high.

The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the Cook cycle.

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When the Cook cycle ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 sec-

onds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day.

Standing time

For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the

temperature of the food for more even defrosting. When any cooking function except BROIL TIME follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically

provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST, The

cooking cycle

will

begin after the automatic standing time. NOTE: If the door is opened during the standing time,

the timer will stop until the door is closed and START is touched.

About the “QUICK DEFROST” Cycle

The electronic control oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle into three equal parts:

Firstpart..... ,,,,,,........,,,..,,,......,, ..,,,.....,,,....,,....,,, 80%offullCookPower

Second part, 50% of full Cook Power

Third part.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%offullCookPower

This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely.

Changing or adding defrost time

You can change the defrosting time before or after touching START.

. Touch QUICK DEFROST.

Touch numbers for new time.

Touch START.

Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROST is operating will continue the defrosting at 20% of full power.

The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROST Cycle.

Open the door.

Check the food with long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional time. Remember

that standlng tlme Is necessary to complete defrostlng.

Close the door and touch START to continue the cycle if no additional time is needed. OR...

Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE

The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles, The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose. The Temperature Probe can also be used in BAKE TIME (page 26) or ROAST TIME (page 30) to cook by temperature ratherthan time.

See ~~~~CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook for helpful information in cookingdifferenttypes of food

DO THIS...

Insert at feast Y; of the temperature probe into the food.

DO THIS...

Touch PROBE TEMP.

5. Touch Number Pads for the desired final temperature between 90°F and 200°F.

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2. Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket on the oven ceiling.

THIS HAPPENS...

3. Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven interior. Close the door.

The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “F.”

The Display will show the numbers

you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows a final cooked temperature of about 140°F.

6. Touch COOK POWER (Option: Touch START if you want to use high power.)

7. Touch the Number Pad for

the Cook Power you want.

The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI:’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full power (HIGH).

The Display will show what you touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power.

The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on.

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The Display will show ‘COOL” to show the food is less than 90°F. As the food cooks, the Display will

8. Touch START.

show the internal temperature of

the food for every 5°F increase.

When the probe senses the temperature you selected, the oven shuts off. “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. [You can stop the

beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds [to remind you that food is left in the oven] until the door is opened or CANCEL is’touched. The Display will then show the time of day.

NOTE: “Err” will be displayed after START is touched, if an incorrect temperature has been

selected (under 90°F or over 200°F).

Hints for using the temperature probe

DO...

use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven.

stir foods during cooking when recommended.

stir soups, casseroles and drinks before serving.

cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after microwave cooking. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer.

remove the probe from the oven when not

DON’T...

let probe or probe cable touch any part of

the oven interior.

let probe touch foil (if used). Foil can be kept away from probe with wooden toothpicks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.

. use paper, plastic wrap or plastic containers.

They will be in the oven too long.

force probe into frozen foods.

use probe for foods that need to simmer.

cooking by temperature.

NOTE: Some foods are started using a timed cycle and finished by using a temperature cycle. You can set PROBE TEMP to follow COOK or QUICK DEFROST, to avoid the need to reset the oven half way through cooking. PROBE TEMP can be programmed with the temperature probe out. The oven will then pause between cycles. “Prob” will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe.

Touch START to continue cooking.

Changing the temperature setting

When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before or during operation.

-Touch PROBE TEMP

-Touch number for new temperature.

-Touch START. The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature. If the new temperature is lower than the temperature of the food, the oven will shut off.

Temperature probe cooking

tips

For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be in the center of the food. Stir foods when recommended. Replace the probe.

Casseroles cooked using the Temperature Probe should be made from precooked foods. Do not use raw meats, raw vegetables and cream sauces in casseroles.

Dry casseroles do not work well.

Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the convection microwave oven before inserting the probe.

For liquids, balance the

probe on a wooden spoon or spatula so the center of the largest tip of the probe is in the muscle, but not touching center of the liquid.

If you are cooking individual servings such as mugs of soup, check the probe setting in several of the items - all the mugs

may not heat at the same rate.

Dry meat loaf mixtures don’t work well.

Remember that roasts may vary

in size, shape and composition.

Use the timings for minutes per

pound as a guide as well as the

For roasts, the tip of the probe should be in the

fat or bone.

Temperature Probe.

Cleaning the probe

1. Remove probe from convection microwave oven using hot pads.

2. Wipe probe with a hot sudsy cloth. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove stubborn foods.

Using PAUSE

Your microwave oven can be set to pause halfway through QUICK DEFROST or COOK,after the automatic part of AUTO SENSOR, and between COOK and ROAST TIME or ROAST TIME and COOK to allow you to stir or turn the food, to add ingredients or to plug in the probe.

Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST

DO THIS...

Put frozen food in the oven and close the door.

THIS HAPPENS...

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3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want.

Touch PAUSE.

Touch START.

The Display will show the number you touched in the order you touched

them. This example shows 2 minutes,

30 seconds.

The Display will show “PAUSE!’

The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light

will stay on to show that the oven is in

the Quick Defrost Cycle. The Display counts down the time to

show how much defrosting time is left.

Halfway through QUICK DEFROST, two beeps will sound and the oven will shut oft.

“PAUSE” will show on the Display and the Quick DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on.

Turn over or rearrange food being defrosted. Close door. NOTE: Oven will remain off until you touch START.

Touch START.

The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light stays on and the Display counts down the remaining time.

When the defrost time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. [You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds [to remind you that food is left in

the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day.

Using PAUSE with AUTO SENSOR

Pause may be used to stop the oven when it advances from the automatic portion of the cycle to the timed portion.

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch AUTO SENSOR.

3. Touch a Number Pad for the cooking category you want.

4. Touch PAUSE.

5. Touch START. When the first part of the AUTO SENSOR cycle is done, you will hear 2 beeps and the oven will shut off.

6. Open the door. Stir orturn the food or add ingredients. Close the door.

7. Touch START to continue. NOTE: The oven will remain off until you touch START.

Adding PAUSE to cycle in operation

Pause can be added to COOK, QUICK DEFROST or AUTO SENSOR or between COOK and ROAST TIME after START has been touched.

1. Touch PAUSE.

2. Touch START.

Adding PAUSE to cycle not in operation

Pause can be added to a cycle that has been programmed, but has not started.

1. Touch cycle that you want to pause.

2. Touch PAUSE.

3. Touch START.

The oven will automatically stop halfway through QUICK DEFROST or COOK to allow you to turn over or rearrange the food being cooked or defrosted. It will stop after the first part of the AUTO SENSOR or

between COOK and ROAST TIME cycles to allow you to stir, rotate or rearrange food orto add ingre-

dients. NOTE: The oven will remain off until you touch START.

Pause is automatic between timed and temperature cycles

PAUSE is automatic between a timed cooking cycle and a temperature cycle. Your oven will automatically pause between a timed (COOK or QUICK DEFROST) cycle and a temperature (PROBE TEMP or AUTO TEMP) cycle. “Prob” will show on the Display to remind you to plug in the probe. Touch START to continue cooking.

Using

Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your convection microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can

automatically follow a cooking cycle, PROBE TEMP or AUTO SENSOR cycle.

DO THIS...

Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door.

Touch KEEP WARM.

Touch START.

* KEEP WARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

Opening the oven door cancels KEEP WARM. Close the door and touch KEEP WARM, then START if additional KEEP WARM time is desired.

Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEP WARM.

Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during KEEP WARM.

Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEP WARM.

The use of more than one complete KEEP WARM (about 1 hour, 40 minutes] is not recommended.

The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.

THIS HAPPENS...

The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on. The Display will show the time of day.

The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will stay on. The oven light and the fan will come on. The Display will continue to show the time of day.

To automatically follow another cycle

While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch KEEP WARM before touching START. OR...

After the oven starts operating, touch KEEP WARM and then START.

When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear 4 beeps. The KEEP WARM Indicator Light will come on and the time of day will be displayed while the oven continues to run,

KEEP WARM will follow AUTO SENSOR (except for SLOW COOK], PROBE TEMP QUICK DEFROST, COOK, BAKE TIME, ROAST TIME, BROIL TIME or AUTO TEMP

Using AUTO START

The oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use AUTO START to delay the start of cooking for up to 11 hours, 59 minutes.

DO THIS...

Make sure the Clock is set to correct time of day. See page 6 if any change is needed.

2. Put food in oven and close the door. (See

CAUTION on page 25.)

Touch AUTO START.

4. Touch Number Pads for

the time of day you want cooking to start.

THIS HAPPENS...

The AUTO START Indicator Light will

come on and the Display will show “01’

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 5 o’clock.

Touch COOK.

Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want.

The COOK Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O’s

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 8 minutes,

30 seconds.

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Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Skip to step 9 if you want to use high power.)

Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want.

Touch START.

The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI!’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH) power.

The Display will show what you

touched. This example shows you

touched Number Pad 7 for 70% of full power.

The AUTO START Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights will go off. The Display will go back to showing

the time of day.

When the time of day reaches the time you have set in AUTO START, the AUTO START Indicator Light will go off, the COOK and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will come on, the cooking time will show on the Display, and the oven will start cooking.

The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in COOK.

When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left

in the oven] until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The Display will then show the time of day

NOTE: If the oven light and fan come

on when you touch START, the Start

Time has not been set correctly.

Open and close door, reprogram

AUTO START time, then touch START.

Additional information

Additional cycles can be set when using AUTO START. Follow instructions under the proper heading (Using AUTO SENSOR, Defrosting, Using KEEP WARM, Convection Cooking, Combination Cooking] either before or after you touch START.

You can change times, or add cycles at any time during the AUTO START cycle.

1. Touch the COOK Cycle you wish to change or add.

2. Touch numbers for new time.

3. Touch COOK POWER, if desired.

4. Touch number for new Cook Power, or touch COOK POWER again if high is desired.

5. Touch START.

Opening the door does not stop Auto Start operation.

CAUTION: Use foods that will not go bad or spoil while waiting for cooking to start. Avoid using foods

with milk or eggs, cream soups, cooked meats, poultry or fish, or any item with baking powder or yeast.

Smoked or frozen meats may be used; so can vegetables, fruits and casserole-type foods. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the

oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND AT ROOM TEMPERATURE MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORE COOKING STARTS.

Convection cooking

Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly. This seals in moisture and juices for more flavorful foods. This oven uses convection cooking whenever BAKE TIME, BROIL TIME, ROAST TIME or AUTO TEMP are programmed. DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE TRAY IN PLACE. The bottom metal

tray is designed with feet so that air can circulate under the tray for even cooking.

Sometimes Combination Convection Microwave cooking is suggested to achieve the proper cooking results. In this cooking process the convection heat and microwave energy alternate automatically.

CONVECTION

MICROWAVE

Precautions for convection and combination cooking

Use oven mitts to remove hot cooking utensils and hot oven racks, The interior surfaces of the oven will be hot.

Use care to prevent burns whenever oven is in operation. The oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, the oven door glass, door trim, etc. and interior oven surfaces can become hot enough to burn. Do not touch, or allow clothing or other flammable materials to contact these surfaces during, or after use, until they have had time to cool.

Do not cover bottom of oven or oven racks with aluminum foil. This would prevent proper air flow and result in poor cooking performance.

COMBINATION CONVECTION/MICROWAVE

Using BAKE TIME

The BAKE TIME cycle can be programmed up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds of convection cooking time. Set time in minutes and seconds. NOTE: 3 hours, 30 seconds will be set 180:30. Five digit numbers may be used as long as 1 is the first number used. NOTE: 200 minutes may be set as 199:60. This cycle will cook at 375°F unless another cooking temperature has been selected. BAKE TIME can be used with AUTO START, QUICK DEFROST and KEEP WARM. When using the Temperature Probe in BAKE TIME, the PROBE TEMP replaces the cooking time. This cycle requires preheating before the food is placed in the oven. The preheated time will vary depending on the set cooking temperature. The preheating time will be approximately 8-11 minutes.

DO THIS...

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1. Touch BAKE TIME.

2. Touch the Number Pads for the desired cooking tme.

NOTE: The oven will automatically cook at the preset temperature of 375°F. See “Using Temp Reset,” page 31 if a different temperature is desired.

Touch START.

THIS HAPPENS...

The CONV Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “0OO:OO:’

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched

them. This example shows 90 minutes.

The PREHEAT and CONV Indicator Lights will come on and the Display will show “PREH:’

When the oven temperature reaches 15O”F, the Display will show the internal oven temperature for every 5°F increase.

After the oven temperature has reached the temperature you selected, the oven beeps twice and

the PREHEAT Indicator Light goes off.

The set temperature will stay on the Display and the oven will hold that temperature up to 30 minutes, or until the food has been placed in the oven and START has been touched. NOTE: The oven will automatically shut off and

the Display will show the time of day

if food has not been placed in the oven within 30 minutes.

4. Place food in oven. Close the door.

5. Touch START again.

The Display will show the programmed cooking time.

The Display will count down the cook-

ing time to show how much time is left inthecooking cycle.

When the Bake Time cycle ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds [to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The display will

then show the time of day. The fan will

continue to run until interior oven parts have started to cool.

Using the temperature probe with BAKE TIME

1. Touch PROBE TEMl?

2. Touch Number Pads for the desired final temperature.

3. Touch BAKE TIME. (Touch TEMP RESET to change oven temperature, if desired.)

4. Touch START.

5. When oven reaches selected temperature: a. Insert the Temperature Probe into the food. (See page17.) b. Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket on the oven ceiling, (use care when

inserting the probe. Oven walls will be hot.) Close the door,

c. Touch START.

Changing settings

To change a time setting before or after starting the oven, touch BAKE TIME, touch number pads for new time setting, then touch START.

change a temperature setting before or after starting the oven, touch TEMP RESET, touch number

pad for new temperature setting, then touch START.

Microwave power can be added to BAKE TIME by touching COOK POWER, the new power level,

then START. (See “Combination cooking:’ page30J”P-0” will show on the Display when COOK POWER is touched.

. If probe is plugged in during Preheat, the Display will show “Prob” for 2 seconds, then “Errl’ “Err”

wilt stay on the Display until probe is removed. Remove probe. Close the door. The Display will return to the previous setting. Touch START.

Using BROIL TIME

The BROIL TIME cycle automatically cooks food items at 450°F in convection cooking, This cycle

Can

be set up Broil Time. This cycle requires preheating before the food is placed in the oven, The time will be approximately 15-20 minutes, NOTE: Oven must be preheated before

Always place food directly on the lower oven rack when broiling, A utensil is not required. NOTE: Some smoke coming from the vent at the back of the oven is normal when

199 minutes, 99 seconds of cooking time, No other cooking cycle can be used with

preheating broiling.

broiling.

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1. Touch BROIL TIME.

2. Touch Number Pads for the broiling time you want.

Touch START.

THIS HAPPENS...

The CONV Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “000:001’

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched

them. This example shows12 minutes.

The PREHEAT and CONV Indicator Lights will come on and the Display will show “PREHI’

When the oven temperature reaches 15O”F, the Display will show the internal oven temperature for every 5°F

increase.

When the oven temperature reaches

BEEP BEEP

450°F the oven beeps twice and the PREHEAT Indicator Light goes off. “45OF” will stay on the Display and the oven will hold that temperature up to 30 minutes, or until the food has been placed in the oven and START has been touched. NOTE: The oven will automatically shut off and the Display will show the time of day if food has not been placed in the oven within 30 minutes.

4. Place food in oven. Close the door.

5. Touch START again.

The Display will show the programmed

broiling time.

The Display will count down the cook-

ing time to show how much time is left in the broiling cycle.

Check the food just before the broiling time is up. If food needs more cooking time, add before broil time is flnished. This prevents the oven from

going into another PREHEAT cycle.

When the Broil Time cycle ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The display will then show the time of day. The fan will continue to run until internal oven parts have started to cool.

Changing settings

Broiling time may be changed before or after starting the cycle. Touch BROIL TIME, new broiling

time, then START.

Always check food for doneness just before the broiling time is finished. This allows you to add additional cooking time, if required.

Combination cooking

Combination cooking alternates convection hot air cooking with microwave energy cooking. This type of cooking is generally used for roasts and large cuts of meats. Refer to CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook for suggested recipes and times,

Using ROAST TIME/COMBO

The ROAST TIME/COMBO cycle can be programmed up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds of combination cooking time. This cycle will cook at 350°F unless another cooking temperature has been selected. Once the cooking temperature has been reached, the oven maintains that temperature while it adds a 10% or selected microwave Cook Power. ROAST TIME/COMBO can be used with AUTO START, QUICK DEFROST and KEEP WARM. When using the Temperature Probe in ROAST TIME/COMBO, the PROBE TEMP replaces the cooking time. NOTE: It is easier to use AUTO TEMPlCOMBO when cooking with the temperature probe. See page 32. The microwave Cook Cycle may be set to either precede or follow ROAST TIME/COMBO, if desired.

The oven does not automatically preheat in this cycle. If preheat is desired, touch ROAST TIME/COMBO twice, the desired cooking time, then START. The oven will preheat to set temperature and hold for up to 30 minutes. Place food in the oven and touch START.

DO THIS...

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1. Touch ROAST TIME/COMBO.

2. Touch the Number Pads for the desired cooking time.

NOTE: The oven will automatically cook at the preset temperature of 350°F and 10% microwave cook power. If a different cooking temperature or microwave cook power is desired, see “Changing settings” on page 31.

THIS HAPPENS...

The COMBO Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “000:001’

The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 120 minutes (2 hours).

the beeping by opening the door or

BEEP~EEPBE~PBEEP

by touching CANCEL.) “End” will

remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The display will then show the time of day. The fan will continue to run until internal oven parts have started to cool.

Using the Temperature Probe with ROAST TIME/COMBO

1. Insert the temperature probe into the food. (See page17.)

2. Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket on the oven ceiling. Close the door. (See page 17.)

3. Touch PROBE TEMP

4. Touch Number Pads forthe desired final temperature.

5. Touch ROAST TIME/COMBO.

6. Touch START.

Changing settings

To change a time setting before or after starting the oven, touch ROAST TIME/COMBO, touch number

pads for new time setting, then touch START.

To change a temperature setting before or after starting the oven, touch TEMP RESET, touch the

number pads for new temperature setting, then touch START.

To change the microwave Cook Power before or after starting the oven, touch COOK POWER, touch the number pad for the new power level, then START.

The oven will not accept roasting times longer than 199 minutes 99 seconds. It also will not accept

a 5 digit number beginning with 2 through 9. Cancel and reset. (Example: Set 200:00 asl99:60).

Using TEMP RESET

TEMP RESET allows pre-programmed convection temperatures in BAKE TIME, ROAST TIME and AUTO TEMP to be changed before or after starting the oven.

To change a temperature setting:

Touch TEMP RESET.

Touch Number Pads for new temperature setting.

Touch START.

Using AUTO TEMPICOMBO

AUTO TEMPXOMBO provides a short-cut method for setting commonly used convection microwave

combination probe temperature settings. This cycle includes preset cooking temperatures and microwave cook power settings, plus nine preset probe temperature settings (IIO’F-190°F). It is preset to cook at 350°F (unless another cooking temperature has been selected.) Once the selected cooking temperature has been reached, the oven maintains that temperature while it adds 10% or selected microwave Cook Power. AUTO TEMPXOMBO can be used with AUTO START, QUICK DEFROST and KEEP WARM. It can also be set to follow a microwave only cooking cycle.

The oven does not preheat in this cycle.

DO THIS...

Insert at least Y3 of the temperature probe into the food.

DO THIS...

Touch AUTO TEMPICOMBO.

5. Touch the Number Pad (l-9) for the desired final

temperature (IlO”-190°F).

NOTE: The oven will automatically cook at the cook power. If a different cooking temperature or microwave cook power is desired, see “Changing settings” on page 33.

2. Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket in the top of the oven cavity

THIS HAPPENS...

preset

temperature of 350°F with 10% microwave

The COMBO and PROBE TEMP Indicator

Lights will come on and the Display

will show “F.”

The Display will show the temperature you selected. This example shows you touched Number 4 for a final cooked

temperature of 140°F

3. Make sure the probe does not touch any part of the oven Interior. Close the door.

6. Touch START.

The COMBO and PROBE TEMP Indicator

Lights will stay on.

The Display will show “COOL” to show the food is less than 90°F. As the food cooks, the Display will show the inter-

nal temperature of the food for every 5°F increase.

When the probe senses the temperature you selected, the oven shuts off. “End” will show on the Display and 4

beeps will sound. (You can stop the

beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the Display and a beep will sound every 60 seconds (to remind you that food is left in the oven) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. The display will then show the time of day.

The fan will continue to run until internal oven parts have started to cool.

Changing settings

. To change a temperature setting before or after starting the oven, touch TEMP RESET, touch the

number pads for new temperature setting, then touch START.

To change the microwave Cook Power before or after starting the oven, touch COOK POWER, touch the number pad for the new power level, then START.

NOTE: “Prob” will show on the Display if the Temperature Probe is not plugged in when

START is touched.

Bi-level cooking

The metal oven rack is designed for use in this convection microwave oven. The round baking sheet

is also designed for use in this oven, but should be used for convection cooking only. For convection

bi-level baking of cakes, cookies, etc., use the removable tray for a second baking sheet.

Upper rack is used for bi-level cooking for items such as layer cakes and cookies.

The lower rack inserted in the removable tray

is used for roasting or broiling in convection and combination cooking. This allows better air circulation and juices to drain away from food.

The round baking sheet is the correct size to allow for proper air flow in convection cooking. When

using the round baking sheet, place it in the center of the upper rack for bi-level cooking or on the bottom rack for one level cooking.

1. Do not use the rack on the bottom of the oven in place of the removable tray.

2. Be sure that the oven rack and round baking sheet are not touching the interior oven walls before cooking.

Other operating hints

These are a number of things you can do with your convection microwave oven. Some will be reminders. Others will be mentioned for the first time.

1. To double check settings while the oven is running, touch the command pad for the setting you want to check. The instruction programmed for that pad will show on the Display for 5 seconds. Then the Display will return to the previous display.

2. To stop the oven while it is running:

Open the door, The oven will stop. You can restart it by closing the door and touching START.

Touch CANCEL, All instructions will be erased. You must touch in new instructions.

3. If you touch two instructions into the same cycle, the second set of instructions will cancel the first.

4. Your Convection Microwave oven has a self-diagnostic system built in to it. If you see FAIL, FAIL 2,

FAIL 3, or FAIL 4 on the Display, call the Whirlpool COOL-LINE’ service assistance telephone number.

(See page 40 for further information.)

5. If foods undercook during convection and combination cooking:

Follow reliable recipes exactly for ingredients, utensils, cooking time and proper rack position.

When appropriate, preheat the oven before placing the food in it.

Make sure foods are prepared and ready to place in the oven. This reduces heat loss due to door being open.

Roasts or broiled meats should be cooked directly on the lower rack for proper cooking.

Some foods may require additional cooking time.

Lower than normal electric supply will cause undercooking. Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low.

Some meat thermometers are not reliable or accurate in a convection oven,

6. Preheating times in the convection oven will vary depending on preheat temperature programmed, room temperature and differences in power supply voltage.

Installation instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.

Installing your convection microwave oven

1. Empty the oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth Check for damage such as misaligned door, damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool service technician and any repairs made.

3. Do not block the vent and air intake openings on the back and the bottom of the oven. Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause poor cooking results.

Make sure the oven legs are in place. Do not set the oven on anything that will block the air intake openings.

2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven, the food and the utensils you put in it. (The control panel side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling.) The weight of the oven is approximately 56 Ibs. (25.2 kg).

4. Do not install the oven next to a conventional surface unit or in any area where excessive heat and steam are generated. This could damage the outside of the cabinet

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5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. [Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical

WARNING: shock.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

7. For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. In the event of an elec- ceptacle is properly grounded and polartrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is

&PRONG

GROUNDING TYPE

WALL RECEPTACLE

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POWER SUPPLY

CORD

equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correct polarized mating J-prong grounding type wall receptacle, properly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall receptacle is not

ct.j

I-PRONG

GROUNDING PLUG

available or if you are not sure if the wall reized, have it checked by a qualified

electrician. It is the personal responsibility and obligation

of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized J-prong wall recep-

tacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely under-

stood, or if doubt exists as to whether the

appliance is properly grounded.

it is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your oven, but if you find it necessary to do so temporarily (until a properly grounded and poioraized 3-prong receptacle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed 3-wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16-gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet [cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cook-

ing performance of your oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the J-prong grounding plug of the oven.

.8. To test the microwave oven, plug it

about one cup (250 ml] of room temperature water in a glass container on the removable tray in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it

latches. Follow the directions on page 11 to set the oven to COOK for IYz minutes. When the timer

is up, the water should be warm.

into the proper electrical outlet. Put

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

9. This convection microwave oven Is deslgned for use In the household only and must not be used for commercial purposes.

DO NOT

trol panel at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool trained service

technician.

remove the outer case, door, or con-

Caring for your convection microwave oven

BE SURE THE OVEN IS OFF AND COOL BEFORE CLEANING. Keep the oven interior clean and dry.

Cleaning chart

PART WHAT TO USE Exterior

surfaces

Soft cloth and warm soapy water.

Nylon or plastic scrubbing pad for stubborn spots.

Control panel Damp soft cloth or spray

glass cleaner.

Oven door

Spray glass cleaner; Soft cloth and warm soapy water.

Interior walls

Soft cloth or sponge and warm soapy water.

if heavier soil builds up: Commercial oven cleaner (not a spray).

CAUTION: GREASE OR SOIL ACCUMULATION MAY CAUSE SLOWER COOKING TIMES OR CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD.

Top of oven

Soft cloth and warm soapy water.

Removable

tray

Automatic dishwasher or warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.

Round baking Soft cloth and warm soapy sheet

Oven racks

water. Soft cloth and warm soapy

water. Soapy scouring pad.

Temperature

Damp cloth or soft sponge.

probe

HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR

Wash, rinse and dry well when oven is cool.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Do not place hot dlshes on cabinet exterlor.

Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Follow directions provided with cleaner.

Do not spray directly on control panel. Use a soft cloth.

Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners.

Avoid use of excess water or spray.

Make sure oven Is cool.

Follow directions provided with cleaner.

Wash, rinse and dry well with a soft cloth.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Clean after each use.

Wipe down oven interior when cool.

Follow directions provided with cleaner.

Do not let oven cleaner get In holes on the back wall of the oven cavity.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Clean frequently.

Wash with other cooking utensils.

Clean frequently.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers.

Do not cook without bottom metal tray in place.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Do not cut directly on baking sheet.

Wash, rinse and dry well.

Clean stubborn areas with soapy scouring

pad.

Gently wipe off probe after each use.

Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers or scouring pads.

Do not drop the probe.

NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG.

Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into

them.

USE OVEN

energy does not heat containers, but the hot food does Convection oven cooking makes food, utensil and oven walls hot.

MITTS. Microwave

Liquids heated in certain con-

tainers (especially cylindri-

cal-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. For best results stir any liquid several times

before heating or reheating.

DO NOT

flammable or inflammable materials in or near the oven,

heat, store or use

NEVER

allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. Injury could result.

DO NOT

oven. Closed glass jars may

explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible

personal injury.

DO NOT

sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization.

lean on the door or

can foods in the

use the oven to

~Aufl~@f: Do NOT use the oven until you have read and Understand ALL Precautions to prevent damage to the oven.

DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper

products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in

use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the Oven. Don’t let anything touch the top Of the Oven.

DO NOT pop popcorn, except in a microwave-ap-

proved popcorn popper or commercial package designed especially for microwave ovens. Results are the

manufacturers responsibility. NEVER try to pop corn in a

paper bag. Overcooking InaY result in smoke and fire.

DO NOT

OVERCOOK

POTATOES. Fire could

result. At the end of the recommended cooking time they should be slightly firm. Wrap in

foil and set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

Starting a microwave oven when it3 emptY iS not recom-

mended. If you experiment,

put a container of water in the oven.

if a tire should start in the Oven cavity:

l keep door closed

l turn oven off l d&Conner *.

supply at the cora, ruse uufi or

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circuit breaker box.

DO NOT 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 or other hazards may result.

DO NOT try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Fire or other hazards may result.

1 General information

FUSE I BOX

lf your electric power line voltage is less than the 120 volts, cooking times may

be longer.

normal

To test a dish for safe microwave use, put it into the oven

with a cup of water beside it. Cook on high Cook Power for

one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays 0901, do

not use it.

If you need service or assistance,

we suggest you follow these five steps:

Before calling for assistance...

If nothlng operates:

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See page 36.)

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box?

Have you checked the electric company for a power failure?

If the oven wtlt not run:

Is the oven being used as a timer?

If the temperature probe is being used, is it plugged tightly into its socket?

Is the door firmly closed and latched?

Did you touch START?

Did you follow the directions exactly?

If the cooking tfmes seem too long:

Is the electric supply to your home low or lower than normal? Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low.

Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting?

Are you allowing for more time when microwave cooking more food at one time?

If the dtsptay shows a ftme counflng down but

the oven is not cooking:

Is the oven door closed completely?

Is the oven in a standing time between QUICK DEFROST and a cooking cycle? (See pagel4.)

Have you set the control as a kitchen timer?

If you do not hear a Programming Tone

(page 6):

Is the command correct?

Has the tone been cancelled?

If the fan seems to be running slower than

usual:

Has the oven been stored in a cold area? The fan will run slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature.

If smoke Is comtng from the back of the oven durlng brotllng:

This is normal, just as in conventional broiling.

If the fan keeps runnlng after convectlon cooklng:

tt is normal for the fan to keep running after convection cooking. The fan will even run when the door is open. The fan will autornatttally shut off when the oven components have cooled down.

If fhere has been a power lnterruptlon, fhe Dtsplay wltl show 888:88. Reret the clock

tpcroe 61.

If the oven furns off too soon or not soon

enough when ualng the probe: . Is at least Ya of the probe in the food?

Is the probe tip in the center of the food?

Istheprobetcuching boneorfat?

Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few minutes after cooking?

Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket?

Is the Cook Power set correctly?

Is the Probe Temperature set correctly?

If FAIL, FAR 2, FAR 3, or FAIL 4 shows in the

Dlsptay, call your Whirlpool CCCL-LINE6 serv-

ice arslstance telephone number.

2. If you need assistance?..

Call Whirlpool CCCL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:

1-800-253-1301 and talk with one of ourtrained Consultants. The Consultants 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.

3. If you need service?.. 4. If you have a problem?..

Whirlpool has a nationwide network of franchised TECH-

Call our COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) and talk with one of

our Consultants, or if you prefer, write to:

Mr. Robert Stanley Division Vice President Whirlpool Corporation 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022

service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, call our COOL-

LINE service assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-

MAJOR-SERVICE h REPAIR

WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

FRANCHISEDTECH-CARESERVICE

XYZSERVICECO

SERVICE COMPANIES SERVICE COMPANIES

123MAPLE

999-9995

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WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

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WHIRLPOOL APPLIANCES

FRANCHISEDTECH-CARESERVICE

XYZSERVICECO

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SERVICE COMPANIES

999-9999

5. If you need FSP”

replacement parts%.

FSP is a registered trademark of Whirlpool

Corporation for quality parts. Look for the sym-

bol of quality whenever you need a replace ment part for your Whirlpool appliance. FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right,

because they are made to the same exacting specifications used to build every new Whirlpool appliance.

To locate FSP replacement parts in your area, refer to Step 3 above or call your Whirlpool COOL-LINE service assistance telephone number in Step 2.

* If you must call or write, please provide: model

number, serial number, date of purchase, and a complete description of the problem. This information is needed in order to better respond to your request for assistance.

Notes

WHIRLPOOL@ FULL SIZE

COUNTERTOP CONVECTION MICROWAW OVEN

WARRANTY

MWOO

LENGTH OF WARRANTY

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase

LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the microwave product.

2. Instruct you how to use the microwave product.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.

6. Repairs when microwave product is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. Pick up and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to microwave product caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of

products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during the limited warranties.

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 exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchised TECH-CARE@ service company.

FSP replacement parts for solid-state touch control system if defective in materials or workmanship. (Touch Control models only.] The solid-state touch control parts are shown below.

FSP replacement magnetron tube if defective in materials or workmanship. The magnetron is shown below.

TOUCH PANEL

,’ SOLID STATE

CONTROLS

Part No. INSEA338-P81/4312801

01988 Whirlpool Corporation

PARTS COVERED BY YOUR

LIMITED WARRANTY

MAGNETRON --

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Whirlpool MC8990XT User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Parts and features

Before you install your convection microwave oven

Before you use your convection microwave oven

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Using your convection microwave oven

Convection microwave oven controls

Programming tone

Setting the clock

Using the minute timer

Microwave cooking

Microwave cooking at high cook power

Microwave cooking at lower cook powers

Defrosting with microwave energy

Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE

Using PAUSE

Using AUTO START

Convection cooking

Combination cooking

Using TEMP RESET

Bi-level cooking

Other operating hints

Installation instructions

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Caring for your convection microwave oven

Cleaning chart