Whirlpool MH9115XB User Manual

UseAndCare

A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Microwave Oven Safety

Getting to Know Your

Microwave-Convection Hood Combination

Microwave Cooking . . . . .20

Convection Cooking . . . . 43

Combination Cooking

Caring for Your

Microwave-Convection Hood Combination

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

PART NO. 3874\111501069/4359225

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Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Questions and

Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

If You Need Assistance or Service

Warranty

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1-800-253-l 301

Call us with questions or comments.

MODEL MH9115XB

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely. Please read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to this symbol and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal injury.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-l 301, is toll-free 24 hours a day.

If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 72. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 10). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip, and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date

Dealer Name Dealer Phone

Microwave Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been 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 operation and prevent damage to the unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

l Read all instructions before using the

microwave oven.

l Read and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.

l This appliance must be grounded.

Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-

TIONS” found in the Installation

Instructions.

l Install or locate this appliance only in

accordance with the provided Installation

Instructions.

l 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

l This appliance should be serviced only

by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

. Do not cover or block any opening on

the appliance. Fire could result.

l Do not store this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near water -

for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water. l Keep cord away from heated surfaces. l Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

*This appliance is suitable for use

above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

l See door surface and interior cleaning

instructions on page 62.

could create a fire hazard or explosion. l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

l Use this appliance only for its intended

cavity:

use as described in this manual. Do not -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance if paper, plastic, or other appliance. This type of oven is specifi- combustible materials are placed inside tally designed to heat or cook food.

the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper It is not designed for industrial or could char or burn, and some plastics laboratory use.

l As with any appliance, close supervi-

sion is necessary when used by

children.

l Do not operate this appliance if it is not

could melt if used when heating foods.

-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

working properly, or if it has been damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or other hazards could result.

continued on next page

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven -Do not use the cavity for storage cavity (continued):

-Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put

purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

it into the oven with a cup of water l Because of the automatic exhaust fan beside it. Cook at 100% Cook Power

feature, the following cautions must be for one minute. If the dish gets hot observed: 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. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as can 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.

- Do not leave the area when using your cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires from boilovers or spattering on the surface unit could spread, especially if the exhaust fan is operating.

- Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire could result. Clean often following the filter cleaning instructions on page 63.

- Do not change the cooktop or oven lights without turning the power off at

the main power supply (see pages 64

and 65). Electrical shock could result.

- Do not flame foods on a cooktop

surface below this unit. The fan, if operating, could spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage.

l Use care when cleaning the vent hood

filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as

-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

lye-based oven cleaners, could damage

filter.

l Read and follow “Operating safety

precautions” starting on page 6.

circuit breaker panel.

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

~ 3. If a long cord or extension cord is used

temporarily, (a) the marked electrical

rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the

extension cord must be a groundingtype, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the appliante, and (c) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where

it can be pulled on by children or

tripped over accidentally.

4. A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle near the appliance.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY..

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. or tamper with the safety interlocks.

Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken. front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualified service surfaces.

Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.

It is particularly important that the oven

1 door close properly and that there is no ’ damage to the:

(1) Door (bent),

loosened),

Do not operate the microwave oven if the

oersonnel after a reoair is made.

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Do not operate the microwave oven with the outer cabinet removed.

Operating safety precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 6-7.

Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. Injury could result.

Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup 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.

Stir before heating

For best results, stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating.

Liquids heated in certain containers (especially cylindrical containers) may become overheated. 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.

Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the hot food does.

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 time. After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for five minutes. They will finish cooking while

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standrng.

Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened.

If you practice programming the oven,

put a container of water in the oven.

It is normal for the inside of the oven

door to look wavy after the oven has been

running for a while.

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

could result.

Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.

Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.

General information

Circuit

I breaker or

If your electrical power line or outlet

voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times

may be longer. Have a qualified electrician

check your electrical system.

Getting to Know Your

Microwave-Convection Hood Combination

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the

basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.

In This Section

Page

How microwave cooking works . . . . . . . . . 8

Microwave oven features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using the exhaust fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using the cooktop/countertop light

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Using the bi-level cooking rack . . . . . . . 17

Setting the clock

Using the Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

How microwave cooking works

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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

Mixing anten

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the area under the oven floor. There they bounce off the mixing antenna into the oven where they contact the food.

na Oven cavity

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 spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for example, roasts 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

equipment. When there is interference, it

may be reduced or eliminated by taking the

following measures:

l Clean door and sealing surfaces of the

oven.

l Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or

television.

l Move the receiver away from the micro-

wave oven.

l Plug the microwave oven into a different

outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits.

Microwave oven features

Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:

1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield pre-

vents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.

4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same

time. See page 17 for more information.

5. Filter. See page 63 for cleaning information.

6. CooktopKountertop Light. Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or turn

on as a night light. See page 15 for more

information.

7. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light

Switches. See pages 14-l 7 for more information.

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8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to perform all functions. See pages 1 l-l 3 for more information.

9. Vent Grille.

10. Temperature Probe Socket (on oven wall). Plug the Temperature Probe into this socket when using probe for cook-

ing. See page 31 for more information. NOTE: Do not store the Temperature

Probe in the oven when probe is not

being used. Store in a handy place.

11. Convection Air Openings (on back of oven cavity). See page 43 for information on convection cooking.

12. Model and Serial Number Plate.

Smoke deflector accessory kit

A smoke deflector kit for your model is available from your Whirlpool parts dealer to use when installing this microwave oven over cooking products with a grill or griddle. Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on

Kit No. 4358523 - Smoke Deflector Kit.

Control panel features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see

pages 14-61.

1. Display. The Display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions selected.

2. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to set a cooking time. See pages 21,23, and 24 for more information.

3. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.” See page 22 for more information. See the “Microwave cooking chart” on page 67 for specific Cook Powers to use for the foods

you are cooking.

continued on next page 11

4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an extra minute, at the set Cook

Power, to your cooking cycle. See page

42 for more information.

5. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen

meat by weight. See page 25 for more information.

6. PROBE TEMP. Touch this pad when

using the Temperature Probe to cook.

Touch PROBE TEMP followed by

Number Pads to set desired final food

temperature. See page 31 for more

information.

WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep

hot, cooked foods safely warm in your

microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. WARM HOLD can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 30 for more information.

BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat a cup of a beverage at a preset Cook

Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of vapor it detects from

the beverage. See page 39 for more

information.

POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long

to cook depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the popcorn. See

page 41 for more information.

10. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s

sensor will tell the oven how long to heat depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the food. See page 40 for

more information.

11. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad to

cook at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of vapor it detects from the food. See page 38 for more information.

12. AUTO ROAST. Touch this pad to roast with the Temperature Probe. See page 34 for more information.

13.

CONVECTION BAKE. Touch this pad

to bake with convection heat. See

pages 43-47 and pages 50-53 for more information.

CONVECTION BROIL. Touch this pad

14. to broil with convection heat. See pages 47-48 for more information.

15.

COMBINATION BAKE. Touch this pad

to bake with both convection heat and

microwaves. See pages 54-61 for more information.

COMBINATION ROAST. Touch this

16.

pad to roast with both convection heat

and microwaves. See pages 54-61 for

more information. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads

17. to enter cooking times, Cook Powers, temperatures, weights, or food categories.

18.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day. See page 18 for

more information.

19.

TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer. See page 19 for more information.

20.

TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the Minute Timer. See page 19 for more information.

START/ENTER. Touch this pad to

21. start a function. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, retouch START/ENTER. See page 13 for more information.

22.

AUTO START. Touch this pad to program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a chosen time later in the day. See page 36 for more information.

23.

OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command, cancel a program during cooking, or to clear the Display. See page 13 for more information.

24.

FAN HIGH. Touch this pad to turn on the fan at high speed. See page 14 for more information.

25.

FAN LOW. Touch this pad to turn on the fan at low speed. See page 14 for more information.

26. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the fan. See page 14 for more information.

27. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the

cooktop/countertop light. See page 15 for more information.

28. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on

the cooktop/countertop night light. See

page 15 for more information.

29. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the

cooktop/countertop light. See page 16 for more information.

Audible signals

Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven:

l A programming tone will sound each

time you touch a pad.

l One long tone signals the end of a Minute

Timer countdown.

l Four tones signal the end of a cooking

cycle.

l Two tones sound once every minute after

an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven.

l Three tones sound if you have made an

incorrect entry.

To disable audible signals:

l Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for four

seconds to disable programming tones.

l Touch and hold Number Pad 2 for four

seconds to disable all signals.

To turn signals back on: Repeat steps under “To disable audible signals” above.

NOTE: Three tones, followed by two tones, will sound when audible signals are turned on or off. The three tones will be omitted if all tones are disabled.

Interrupting cooking

You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on.

To restart cooking, close the door and

TOUCH

If you do not want to continue cooking:

l Close the door and the light goes off.

l TOUCH

Using the demonstration

feature

You can set your microwave oven to demonstrate its functions without turning the oven on.

NOTE: This feature can only be used when

the microwave oven is first connected to

power. You cannot use the demonstration feature after a Command Pad has been touched.

To set the demo feature:

1. Open the door and keep it open.

2. Touch and hold AUTO START for four

seconds. Three tones, followed by two tones, will sound.

3. Release AUTO START.

4. Shut the door to start the demo. To cancel the demo feature:

Touch OFF/CANCEL.

Using the safety lock

The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control

panel Command Pads. To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds. Three tones, followed by two tones, will sound and fi will appear on the

Display. To cancel the safety lock:

Touch and hold Number Pad 3 for four seconds. Two tones will sound and B will be cleared from the Display.

Using the exhaust fan

The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the two-speed Exhaust

Fan.

1. Choose fan speed.

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool

the oven. When this occurs, the Fan OFF

Pad will not turn the fan off.

2. Turn off fan when desired.

To set fan to run for a specific time:

1. Start fan.

TOUCH

OFF

TOUCH

2. Choose timer.

NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer. The Display will alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT” one time before “STOP” is displayed.

TOUCH

twice within

3 seconds

YOU SEE

3. Set stop time.

TOUCH YOU SEE

4. Start timer.

At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound.

TOUCH YOU SEE

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for three seconds.

To cancel timer:

NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off; however, canceling the fan will not cancel the timer.

TOUCH

Using the cooktop/countertop light

The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop/countertop

light.

1. Turn on light

TOUCH

NIGHT

LIGHT

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2. Turn off light when desired.

To set light to be on for a specific time:

1. Turn on light.

2. Choose timer.

3. Set stop time.

Example to turn off light at 2 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock:

NOTE: You can set the time up to the next 12 hours.

TOUCH

TOUCH YOU SEE

TIMER

SET

l-l

twice within 3 seconds

TOUCH

lol

YOU SEE

4. Start timer.

At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound.

YOU SEE

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for three seconds.

TOUCH

To cancel timer:

TOUCH

NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; however, canceling the light

will not cancel the timer.

Using the bi-level cooking rack

The Bi-Level Cooking Rack (Part No.

4358524) gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack can be turned upside-down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven. You can also use the Bi-Level Cooking Rack for convection cooking (see pages 49 and 52).

If you need a replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack, you can order it, by part number, by writing to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350

Inserting the rack

First position

First position: Insert the rack securely into

the rack supports on the side walls of the oven.

Second position

Use hot pads when removing rack from

oven after cooking.

Failure to do so could cause burns.

NOTES:

l Do not store the metal rack in the oven.

Arcing and damage to the oven could

result if someone accidentally starts

the oven.

l Do not operate the oven with the metal

rack stored on the floor of the oven.

Damage to the interior finish will result.

l Use rack only in the microwave oven. l Do not use rack with browning dish. l Do not let food container on rack touch

the top or sides of the oven.

l Do not cook foods directly on rack

without putting them in containers first.

l Do not place a metal cooking container

on rack when microwave cooking or combination cooking. Place a microwavesafe plate under container.

l Only use the Bi-Level Cooking Rack when

cooking at more than one level.

Burn Hazard

Second position: Turn rack upside-down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven.

Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged

in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds have gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time. If a time of day is not set, “888:88” will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK.

To set time:

NOTES:

l You can only set the clock if the oven is

not cooking food.

l If you touch in an incorrect time and

touch CLOCK, three tones will sound.

Enter the correct time.

l If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting

the clock, the Display will show the last

time of day set or been set.

“:” if no time of day has

1. Choose setting.

2. Enter time of day.

Example for 12:00:

3. Complete entry.

TOUCH

CLOCK

l-l

I 1

TOUCH

111

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(for 3 seconds)

YOU SEE

Using the Minute Timer

You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute

Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER

SET. The Display will return to the cooking

time countdown after three seconds.

1. Touch TIMER SET.

2. Enter time to be counted down.

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: NOTE: If you enter more than four digits,

three tones will sound. Touch START/

ENTER to count down the three-digit time you have entered or touch TIMER OFF to clear the Display. To start over, touch TIMER SET and re-enter desired time.

3. Start countdown.

NOTE: If you do not do this step within

three seconds of doing Step 2, “START?”

will be displayed. You then have one

minute to touch START/ENTER or

TIMER SET before the Display returns

to time of day.

TOUCH

111 l-3-l

IAl

TOUCH

TIMER

SET

I I

YOU SEE

At end of countdown:

To cancel Minute Timer:

During countdown:

After countdown:

TOUCH

YOU SEE

(one tone will sound)

YOU SEE

Microwave Cooking

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.

In This Section

Page

Getting the best cooking results . . . . . 20

Cooking at high cook power . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cooking at lower cook powers . . . . . . . . 22

Cooking with more than one

cook cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

AUTO DEFROST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using Auto defrost chart Defrosting tips

WARM HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Using

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Cooking with the temperature

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

probe

Using AUTO ROAST

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Auto roast chart ................................

Using AUTO START.. Using SENSOR

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COOK ......................

Sensor cook chart .............................

Using BEVERAGE .............................

Uslng REHEAT ..................................

Using POPCORN ...............................

Using ADD MINUTE ..........................

Adding or subtracting cook time..

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34 35 36 38 38 39 40 41 42

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Getting the best cooking results

l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum

recommended cooking time. If necessary, touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle (see page 42 for more

information). Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.

l Stir, turn over, or rearrange food being

cooked about halfway through the cook time for most even doneness with all

recipes.

l If a glass cover is not avallable, use

wax paper, paper towels, or microwaveapproved plastic wrap. Turn back a corner

to vent steam during cooking.

l Although a new rating method* rates this

oven at 850 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook and recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 700-800 watts.

‘IEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure is an internationally

recugnlzed method of raling microwave wattage outpul and does not represent an actual change to output power or cooking parlotmance.

Cooking at high cook power

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time.

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:

3. Start oven.

At end of cooking time:

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3.

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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 microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.

The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and the Cook Power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each Cook Power.

Follow recipe or food package instructions if

available.

COOK POWER Automatic 100% of

full power

9=90% of full power 8=80% of full power

7=70% of full power

6=60% of full power

5=50% of full power

NAME High

WHEN TO USE IT

l Quick heating many convenience foods and

foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages

l Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat,

poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables

l Heating cream soups l Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

Medium-High

l Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook

Power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

l Reheating a single serving of food l Cooking requiring special care, such as

cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

l Finishing cooking casseroles

Medium l Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

l Melting chocolate

4=40% of full power

3=30% of full power

2=20% of full power

1 =lO% of full power

Medium-Low, Defrost

Low l Keeping food warm

l Simmering stews l Heating pastries

l Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,

poultry, and precooked foods

l Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

l Taking chill out of fruit

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering “0” for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time

you set without cooking.

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time.

Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:

3. Set Cook Power.

Example for 50% Cook Power:

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4. Start oven.

At end of cooking time:

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time or Cook

Power after cooking starts by repeating

Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.

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