Whirlpool MT3090XAQ, MT3090XAB Use And Care Manual

A Note To You

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Understanchg Micro­waveOvenSafetY 3

installation
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Getting To Know

Your

Microwave Oven

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Using Your
Microwave Oven 17

Caring For Your
Microwave Oven 36

Cooking Guide 37

Questions And
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Warranty

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A Note To You

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, war/d-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we
have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you
about any new information on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

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

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

This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal

property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
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 42. 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 12). 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

Understanding Microwave

Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Mkrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effklent operation. However,
as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety precautions whkh must be

followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon and prevent damage to the unlt.

persons, exposure to excessive mkrowave

energy, or damage

when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow bask precautions,

lncludlng the followlng:

l Read all instructions before using the

l This appliance should be serviced only by

microwave oven.

qualified service personnel. Call an author-

@ Read and follow the specific ‘PRECAU-

ized WhirlpoolSM service company for

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-

examination, repair or adjustment.

SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

l Do not cover or block any opening on the

ENERGY” found on page 5.

appliance. Fire may result.

l This appliance must be grounded. Con-

. Do not store or use this appliance out-

nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on

doors. Do not use this product near water­for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet

page 9.

basement, or near a swimming pool, and

l Install or locate this appliance only in

the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

l Some products such as whole eggs in the

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

shell and sealed containers-for example,

l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

closed glass jars-may explode and should

counter.

not be heated in this oven.

l See door surface and interior cleaning

l Do not heat, store or use flammable

instructions on page 36.

materials in or near the oven. Fumes can

l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

create a fire hazard or explosion.

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

l Use this appliance only for its intended use

appliance if paper, plastic, or other

as described in this manual. Do not use

combustible materials are placed inside

corrosive chemicals or vapors in this

the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can

appliance. This type of oven is specifically

char or bum, and some plastics can melt

designed to heat or cook food. It is not

if used when heating foods.

designed for industrial or laboratory use. - Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable

l As with any appliance, close supervision is

utensils are not suitable and it is difficutt

necessary when used by children.

to maintain appropriate deep frying

l Do not operate this appliance if it has a

temperatures.

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.

continued on next page

-Test dlnnenvare or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water beside
it. Cook on 100% Cook Power for one
minute. lt the dlsh 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 can
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.

-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.

-Do not mount over a sink.

- Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.

l Read and follow “Operating Safety Precau-

tions” starting on page 6.

l 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 appli­ance, 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 opendoor operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or

tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven

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

(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or

loosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the microwave oven if the

door window is broken.

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

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:

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.

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Operating safety precautions

using the microwave oven, follow the

Never cook or reheat a whole egg lnslde
the shell. 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.

Stir before heating

For best results, stlr thick llqulds several

times before heatlng 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, etc.) resulting in harm to
the oven and possible personal injury.

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

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.
Alter mlcrowavlng, wrap potatoes in foil and
set aslde for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.

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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 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.

Glao turn&a

Do not operate in the microwave mode unless
the glass turntable is securely in place and can
rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either
direction.

Make sure support base is all the way on
the shaft in oven cavity floor. Make sure
support rollers are completely inside center
circle of turntable for proper rotation.

Make sure the glass turntable is correct-side
up in oven. Car&My place cookware on glass
turntable to avoid possible breakage.

Handle glass turntable with care when
removing from oven to avoid possible break­age. If glass turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replace­ment.

When you use a browning dish, the brown­ing dish bottom must be at least 940 inch above
the glass turntable. Follow directions supplied
with browning dish.

General information

It your electrk power llna or outlet vottago
is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be
longer. Have a qualified electriiian check

your electrical system.

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installation Instructions

Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.

Installing your microwave oven

1. Empty the microwave 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, do
not operate the unit until it has been

checked by an authorized WhirlpoolSM
service technician and any repairs made.

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. (ll~e
control slde of the unlt Is the heavy side.
Use care when handllng.) The weight of
Model MT2070XA is approximately 35 Ibs
(15.75 kg). The weight of Model MT3090XA
is approximately 50 Ibs (22.5 kg). The
microwave oven should be at a temperature
above 50°F (10%) for proper operation.

(Rear
exhaust
vents for
Model
MT2070XA­not shown)

Exhaust vents
(Model MT3090~ only)

Power

supply

cord
Exhaust vents (not sho?m)

Air intake openings

Fire, Electrkal Shock, Excesslvo Ex~o-

sure To Mlcrowave Energy, Personal

InJury and Product Damage Hazard

l Do not block the rear air intake openings

or exhaust vents. Allow a few inches of
space at back of oven where intake
opening and exhaust vents are located.
Blocking the air intake openings and
exhaust vents can cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results. Make

sure the microwave oven legs are in

place to ensure proper airflow.

l Do not install the oven next to or over a

heat source (for example, a cooktop or

range). Also, do not install oven in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated. This could cause a fire,
electrical shock, excessive exposure to
microwave energy, other personal injury
or damage to the outside of the cabinet.

Built-in kits

You can build your microwave oven into a wall
or cabinet by using one of the following kits. Do
not build in your microwave oven within 2 feet
of any gas or electric range, cooktop or oven.

For Model MT3OQOXA:

- 24’ for black models (MK30Q4XAB
[43 192491)

-24’ for white models (MK30Q4XAQ
[43 192481)

For Model MT207OXA:

- 24’ for black models (MK2074XAB
[4378054])

- 24’ for white models (MK2074XAQ
[4378053])

These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kii, it
can be ordered by writing to:

Whirlpool Corporation

Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive

LaPorte, IN 46350
OR by returning the customer order card
enclosed with your Use and Care Guide.

3. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is recommended that a separate circuit

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp

serving only this appliance be provided.
fused electrical supply is required. (Time­delay fuse is recommended.)

&GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical
shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

5. For your personal safety. this appliance

It is the personal responsibility and obligation

must be grounded. In the event of an

of the customer to have a properly grounded

electrical short circuit, grounding reduces

and correctly polarized 3-prong wall recep-

the risk of electrical shock by providing an

tacle installed by a qualified electrician.

escape wire for the electric current. This

Consult a qualified electrician if the

appliance is equipped with a polarized

grounding instructions are not completely

3-prong grounding plug. It must be

understood, or if doubt exists as to whether

plugged into a correctly polarized mating

the appliance is properly grounded.

3-prong grounding type wall receptacle,

It Is not recommended to use an exten-

properly installed and grounded in accor-

slon cord wlth your mkrowave oven, but It

dance with the National Electrical Code

you tlnd tt necessary to do so temporarlly

and local codes and ordinances. If a

(untll a properly grounded and polarized

mating wall receptacle is not available or if

3-prong receptacle Is Installed), use only a

you are not sure if the wall receptacle is

heavy duty UL llsted 3-wire groundlng
properly grounded and polarized, have it type extension cord contalnlng three
checked by a qualified electrician. 16-gauge (mlnlmum) copper wlres. It must

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Sprang grounding type

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wall receptacle

cord

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not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than
10 feet may affect the cooking performance of

your microwave oven). The plug on the

&prong grounding

plug

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Power rupply

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extension cord must fit into a 3-prong ground-

ing type wall receptacle (as shown on this

page) and the receptacle end of the extension

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cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug

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of the microwave oven.

Grounding prong

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To test the oven, plug it into the

7. Thls mlcrowave oven Is deslgned tor use

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proper electrical outlet. Put

In the household only and must not be

about one cup (250mL) of cold

used for commercial purposes.

water in a glass container in the

Do not remove the door, control panel or

oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches.

cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with

Follow the directions on page 18 to set the

high voltage and should be serviced by an

oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time

authorized WhirfpoolSL” service technician.

is up, the water should be heated.

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Getting To Know Your

Microwave Oven

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

Page

How your mlcrowave oven works . . . . ..lO

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mlcrowave oven features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Uslng the Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Control panel features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

How your microwave oven works

Mlcrowave 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.

-0v.m cavity

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces

microwaves. The microwaves move into the
oven where they contact food as it turns on the
glass turntable.

Your mlcrowave oven has the Whlrlpool

patented DUO SYSTEMTY heating system,

which releases microwaves in two locations

(one above food and one at bottom of food) for
perfectly uniform cooking.

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Glaaa turntable

MA floor

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.

In most mkrowave ovens, mkrowaves may
not reach the center of a roast. The heat
around the outside is what cooks the roast all
the way through. This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (roasts, 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.

Although your VIPTM microwave oven cooks
this way also, the DUO SYSTEMTM heating
system allows microwaves to reach the center
of the food more easily. This results in faster
cooking.

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.

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Microwave oven features

Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To help get you up and

running quickly, the following is a list of the

oven’s basic features:

1. OneTouch Door Open Button (on Model
MT3090XA). Push to open door.

2. Door Handle (on Model MT2070XA).

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

4. Wlndow with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed
as a screen to allow you to view food as it
cooks.

5. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food
as it cooks for more even cooking. It must
be in the oven during operation for best
cooking results. See pages 7 and 36 for
more details.

6. Removable Turntable Support
(under turntable).

7. BCLevel Cooklng Shelf. Use to cook food
on two levels at the same time. Place one
plate of food on the turntable and another
one above it on the shelf.

6. Cook Guide Label.

9. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel
to perform all functions. See pages 13 and
14 for more information.

10. Llght. Automatically turns on when door is
opened or when oven is operating.

11. External Oven Alr Vents. (On top and
bottom of Model MT3090XA. Model
MT2070XA has vents on bottom and in
back.)

12. Model and Serial Number Plate.

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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 neces-

sary Command Pad. The following is a list of

all the Command and Number Pads located on

the control panel. For more information, see

pages 1 S-35.

1. Display. This display includes indicators to
tell you cooking time settings and cooking
functions selected.

2. COOK TIME. You can touch this pad before
entering a cooking time. However, touching
this pad is optional. See pages 18 and 20
for more information on entering cooking
times.

3. COOK POWER. Touch this oad followed bv

a

4.

5.

6.

7.

6.

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
19 for more information. See the ‘Micro­wave cooking chart” on page 38 for specific
Cook Powers to use for the foods you are
cooking.

ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
one minute at 100% Cook Power or to add
an extra minute to your cooking cycle. See
page 22 for more information.

AnO COOK. Touch this pad to cook
common microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times and Cook
Powers. See page 23 for more information.

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

weight. See page 26 for more information.
PERSONAL CHOICE. Touch this pad to

recall one cooking instruction that you
previously programmed into memory. See
page 30 for more information.

DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad to reheat a
plate of food. The oven will automatically
heat for a preset time at a preset Cook
Power. See page 32 for more information.

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9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat
l/2 cup or 1 cup of a beverage. The oven will
automatically heat for a preset time at a
preset Cook Power. See page 33 for more
information.

POPCORN. Touch this pad when popping
popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven
will automatically heat for a preset time at a
preset Cook Power. See page 34 for more
information.

Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to
enter cooking times, Cook Powers, food
classes, quantities or weights.

NOTE: You can change times and Cook
Powers during cooking for every function

except AUTO DEFROST.

Minus And Plus Pads. Touch the minus (-)
or plus (+) pad to enter amounts or to
change cooking times when the microwave
oven is in cycle. Each touch of the minus (-)

pad decreases the amount by a set num-

ber. Each touch of the plus (+) pad in­creases the amount by a set number. See

page 22 for more information.

START. Touch this pad after setting a
function on the microwave oven to start the

function. If you open the door after the oven

begins to cook, retouch START.

CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct

time of day. See page 15 for more informa-

tion.

CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an

incorrect command, to cancel a program

during cooking, or to clear the Display.

NOTES:

l If you touch two Command Pads for the same

cycle (for example, AUTO DEFROST and
AUTO COOK), the second command will
cancel the first.

l If you attempt to enter unacceptable instruc-

tions, nothing will appear in the Display and

nothing will sound. Touch CANCEL and

re-enter the instructions.

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 Three tones signal the end of a cooking

cycle.

l To cancel tones, hokl down CANCEL until

you hear a tone (about 3 seconds). Repeat
to turn tones back on.

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

cooklng, close the door and

touch

lt you do not want to continue cooking:

l Close the door and the light goes off.

OR

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