Whirlpool MT1195SG, MT1135SG User Manual
Microwave Ovens
A Note to You.............. 2
Microwave Oven
Safety....................... 3-4
Installation
Instructions................. 5
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven......... 7
Standard Microwave
Cooking .................... 18
Sensor Cooking ........ 30
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven....... 33
Cooking Guide.......... 34
Questions and
Answers .................... 39
MODELS MT1135SG MT1195SG
PART NO. 3828W5A0589/4359605
Troubleshooting........ 40
Requesting
Assistance or
Service ...................... 42
Index ......................... 43
Warranty ................... 44
1-800-253-1301
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
A NOTE TO YOU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality
products that consistently perform for you to make
your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and
Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how
to operate and maintain your appliance properly and
safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration
Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram
in the “Getting to Know” section). Also, record the
other information shown in the next column.
Look for these tips!
Look for these Time Smart Tips located
throughout your Use and Care Guide. They
will help you save time and make the most
of your new appliance.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Purchase Date __________________________________
Dealer Name ____________________________________
Dealer Address __________________________________
Dealer Phone ___________________________________
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll free.
To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
1-800-253-1301
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
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wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t
follow instructions.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the
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microwave oven.
Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
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AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
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only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “Installation
Instructions” section.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in
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accordance with the installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
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containers – for example, closed glass jars –
may explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
Use the microwave oven only for its intended use
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as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
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necessary when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
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damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by
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qualified service personnel. Call an authorized
service company for examination, repair or
adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
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microwave oven.
Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do
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not use the microwave oven near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
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counter.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
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“Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the
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microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
– If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
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EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a)Do not attempt to operate 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.
(b)Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven 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 (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it
with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such
as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage
around the door, or dents inside the oven or
on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not
operate the oven until an authorized service
technician has checked it and made any
needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf
that is strong enough to hold the oven and the
food and utensils you put in it. (The control side
of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when
handling the oven.) The weight of the oven is
about 40 lbs. The microwave oven should be at
a temperature above 50°F for proper operation.
NOTE: You can build your microwave oven into
a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits
listed in the “Built-in kits” section.
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Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source without a UL approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake
openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back
and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are
located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results.
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place
to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a
sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns
the oven off. The oven will not work until it has
cooled enough.
Power
supply cord
Air intake
openings (on
bottom in front)
Exhaust vents
(on side and
in rear)
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical
supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can
result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood
or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven
is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor should be run with
the circui
grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
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t conductors and connected to the equip
ment
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use
your oven.
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Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is
not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and
it’s this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass turntable
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS (CONT.)
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and
plastics without heating
them so food absorbs
the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers 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.
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NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
For the best cooking results
Always cook food for the shortest cooking
time recommended. Check to see how
the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD
MINUTE while the oven is operating or
after the cooking cycle is over (see the
“Using ADD MINUTE” section).
Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being
cooked about halfway through the cooking
time for all recipes. This will help make
sure the food is evenly cooked.
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use
wax paper, or microwave-approved paper
towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn
back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent
steam during cooking.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
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the oven.
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio
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or television.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a
glass container in the oven. Close the
door. Make sure it latches. Follow the
directions in “Cooking at high cook
power” in the “Using Your Microwave
Oven” section to set the oven to cook
for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water
should be heated.
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Moving the radio/TV away from the microwave
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oven.
Plugging the microwave oven into a different
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outlet so that the microwave oven and radio/TV
are on different branch circuits.
TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven
with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook
power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and
water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and
slowing cooking times. Cooking in metal containers
not designed for microwave use could damage the
oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twistties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 cases, poached
eggs have been known
to explode. Cover
poached eggs and
allow a standing time of one minute before cutting
into them.
For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or
reheating. Liquids
heated in certain
containers (especially
containers shaped like
cylinders) 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.). This can harm
the oven and possibly injure someone.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open.
Injury could result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat
from the food can make
the container hot.␣
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (CONT.)
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 micro-
waving, let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes.
They will finish cooking
while standing.
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 or use the
Demo Feature (see the
“Using PERSONAL
CHOICE” section).
It is normal for 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.
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
glass turntable is
securely in place and
can rotate freely on the
support rollers. The
turntable can rotate in
either direction.
Make sure the rollers
are completely inside
the center circle of the
turntable; this will let the
turntable rotate properly.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Carefully place the cookware on your
turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.
Handle your turntable with care when removing
it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your
turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for
a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 inch above the
turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the
browning dish.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less
than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have
a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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Circuit breaker or
fuse box
MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
ENTER
POWER
SENSOR
DEF
START
CONV
TEMP
COOK
AUTO
REHEAT
TIME
WEIGHT
Q,TY
COMBI
SENSOR
REHEATPOPCORN
COOK
(3 SIZES)
ADD
AUTO
WARM
MINUTE
COOK
HOLD
PERSONAL
LESSMORE
CHOICE
AUTO DEFROST
• MEAT
• POULTRY
• FISH
COOK
COOK
CLOCK
TIME
POWER
SET
123
654
789
OFF
START
0
CANCEL
ENTER
Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To
help get you up and running quickly, the following
is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this
button to open the door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
work unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be
in the oven during operation. The turntable is
sunken into the cavity floor to give you more
cooking space and better cooking results. See
pages 7, 10, 33, and 39 for more details.
5. Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to
perform all functions. See pages 12-13 for more
information.
7. Light (not shown). The light automatically turns
on when the door is opened or when the oven is
running.
8. Cooking Guide Label.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you
choose the cooking function you want 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 14-32.
1. Display. This display includes a clock and
scrolling words to tell you what to do when
you touch a pad.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn,
without entering a cook power or time. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to
cook depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the popcorn. See page 32 for
more information.
3. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food,
without entering a cook power or time. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to
reheat depending on the amount of humidity
it detects from the food. See page 32 for
more information.
4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook food, without
entering a cook power or time. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how long to cook
depending on the amount of humidity it
detects from the food. See page 30 for more
information.
5. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook food,
without entering a cook power or time. See
page 23 for more information.
6. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot,
cooked foods safely warm in your microwave
oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You
can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. See page 29 for
more information.
7. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
1 minute at 100% cook power. See page 28
for more information.
8. PERSONAL CHOICE. Touch this pad and a
Number pad to turn off tones, turn off the clock,
change scroll speed, change weight measurement to kilograms, or turn on the demonstration
mode. See page 14 for more information.
9. MORE. Each time you touch this pad you will
add 10 seconds to Auto Cook or regular timed
cooking. See page 28 for more information.
10. LESS. Each time you touch this pad you will
subtract 10 seconds from Auto Cook or regular
timed cooking. See page 28 for more information.
OFF
COOK
(3 SIZES)
AUTO
COOK
PERSONAL
CHOICE
COOK
TIME
HEATER
OZ
SENSOR
REHEATPOPCORN
WARM
HOLD
AUTO DEFROST
• MEAT
• POULTRY
• FISH
COOK
POWER
T/TABLE
COOK
ADD
MINUTE
LESSMORE
CLOCK
SET
123
654
789
START
ENTER
0
OFF
CANCEL
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw
frozen food by weight. See page 24 for more
information.
12. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
Number pads to set a cooking time. See
pages 16, 18, and 20 for more information.
13. 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 power or faster the
“cooking speed.” See page 19 for more information. See the “Microwave cooking guide”
on page 34 for specific cook powers to use
for the foods you are cooking.
14. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the
correct time of day. See page 15 for more
information.
15. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities, or
weights.
16. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function you have set.
17. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to erase
an incorrect command or twice to cancel a
program during cooking. This pad will not
erase the time of day.
NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable instructions,
“ERROR” will appear on the display. Touch OFF/
CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
Audible signals
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals
that can guide you when setting and using
your oven:
A programming tone will sound each time you
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touch a pad.
Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle or
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Minute Timer function.
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
START
ENTER
If you do not want to continue cooking:
Close the door and the light goes off.
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THEN
TOUCH
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OFF
CANCEL
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL
to make sure no other function is on.
Using the child lock
The Child Lock locks the control panel so children
cannot use the microwave when you do not want
them to.
To lock the control panel:
TOUCH
START
ENTER
until LOCKED appears and
2 tones sound (4 seconds)
“LOCKED” will appear on the display if a pad is
touched.
To unlock the control panel:
TOUCH
START
ENTER
until LOCKED disappears
and 2 tones sound (4 seconds)
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
USING PERSONAL CHOICE
PERSONAL CHOICE lets you turn on or off tones,
the clock, or the demonstration mode; change scroll
speed; or switch weight measurement back and
forth between pounds and kilograms.
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE.
TOUCH YOU SEE
PERSONAL
your display scrolls
through the options
CHOICE
2. Touch a Number pad.
TOUCH
NUMBER PAD
1
2
3
4
5
NOTE: When you first plug in your microwave oven, tones are set on, the clock is set on, the scroll speed
is set at normal, the weight measurement is set at lbs, and the demonstration mode is off.
TO SET
sound on/off
clock on/off
scroll speed
lbs/kg choice
demo on/off
1 for slow, 2 for normal, 3 for fast
THEN TOUCH
1 for on, 2 for off
1 for on, 2 for off
1 for lbs, 2 for kg
1 for on, 2 for off
BUILT-IN KITS
You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits.* These kits are available
from your dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number, by calling
1-800-253-1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.
SIZE
24"
27"
27"**
30"
30"**
24"
27"
27"**
30"
30"**
* Whirlpool-approved, electric single ovens only
** Model MT1195SG only
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COLOR
Black
Black
Black
Black
Black
White
White
White
White
White
KIT MODEL NO.
MK1134XGB
MK1137XGB
MK1197XGB
MK1130XGB
MK1190XGB
MK1134XGQ
MK1137XGQ
MK1197XGQ
MK1130XGQ
MK1190XGQ
FOR INSTALLATION OVER WHIRLPOOL OVEN MODEL
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