Whirlpool MT6900XW User Manual
Use & Care Guide
Model and serial number plate
(on frame behind door)
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Auto defrort and
Auto oook guide
Control
- panel
NOTE:
Also available in white.
Black model shown.
MICROWAVE OVENS
MT6900XW MT6901XW
Contents
Page
Important Safety lnstructlons ........................ .3
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excssslve Microwave Energy
Getting Acqualnted
Microwave oven features ............................... .5
Control panel features
Quick reference cooking guide.. ...................... F
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Uslng Your MIcrowave
Microwave oven controls.. ............................. 10
Setting the clock
Using the Minute Timer ................................
Using STOP/CLEAR .................................... .12
Cooking with your microwave oven .............. .12
Cooking at high cook power.. ........................ 12
Cooking at lower cook powers ..................... .13
Using AUTO COOK ......................................
Auto cook chart .............................................
Defrosting ..................................................... .16
Auto defrost chart .......................................... 17
Cooking with more than one cook cyde.. ..... .18
One-Touch Cooking ..................................... .20
Using ADD MINUTE ..................................... .21
Using PAUSE ............................................... .22
Using AUTO START .................................... .23
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Oven ......................... 10
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lnstallatlon lnstructlons ................................ .24
Installing your microwave oven .................... .24
Grounding instructions ................................. .25
Carlng For Your Mlcrowave Oven ................ .26
Cleaning the microwave oven ...................... .26
How
Your Mcrowave Oven Works.. ............. .27
Operatlng Safety Precautions ...................... .28
Cooklng GuMe ............................................... .32
Reheating chart
Microwave cooking chart.. ............................ .33
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Questlons And Answers ............................... .34
If You Need Service Or Assistance
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Whlrlpool Microwave Oven Warranty
Q 1991 Whirlpool Corporation
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Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance.
Please complete and mall the Owner
Reglstratlon Card provlded wlth this product.
Then complete the form below. Have this
information ready if you need service or call with
a question.
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the frame)
and purchase date from sales slip.
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Keep this book and the sales slip together in a
handy place.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Company Phone Number
Fill out and return the Mlcrowave Registration
Card Included with your microwave oven. If
the card is missing, please send the model and
serial number of your microwave oven, with your
name and address to . . .
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022
This information will help us reach you ii there is
ever a need to pass
microwave oven.
along
information about your
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appllanoe, 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, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
Including the foilowlng:
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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 4.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 25.
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install or locate this appliance only in aaxudance with the provided installation instructions found on page 24.
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Some products such
as
whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed glass
jars-may explode
and
should not be heated in
this oven.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
cook, or dry food. it is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, dose supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if ii is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electriil shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call
Whirlpc# service
company for examination,
an
authorized
repair or adjustment.
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Do not aover or block
any
opening on the
appliance. Fire may resuft.
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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
Do hot use this product near water-for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement,
like.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Electrical shock may resuft.
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Keep cord
Electrical shock may result.
or near a swimming pool, and the
away
from heated surfaces.
. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter. Electrical shock may result.
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See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 26.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and
some plastics can melt if used when heating
foods.
- Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dlnnerware or cookware before using.
See page 31. Some dishes (melamine,
Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave energy,
becoming too hot to handle
cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from
as
paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven. 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.)
- 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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Read and follow ‘Operating Safety Precautions”
starting on page 28.
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the riiks 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 exer-
cised in their use.
3. ff a bng cord or extension cord is used, (a)
the
marked
electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be
the electrical
rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type,
3-wire cord, and (c) the bnger cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where if can be pulled
on by chikfren or tripped over accidentally.
and
slowing
at
least as great as
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You are responsible for:
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installing and leveling the oven on
strong enough to support its weight, and where
it is protected from the elements.* The
microwave oven shoukf be at a temperature
above 50°F (10%) for proper operation.
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Properly connecting the oven to electrical
supply and grounding it.’
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Making sure the oven is not used by anyone
unaMe to operate it properly.
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Properly maintaining the oven.
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Using the microwave oven only for jobs
expected of a
‘See the installation instructions on page 24.
home
microwave
a surface
oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY.. .
Do
not
attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
to microwave energy. It is
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.
Do not operate
particularly important that the oven door
the oven if it is
damaged. It
close
is
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door N-4.
(2) Hinges and
(3) Door seals
latches
and
(broken or loosened),
sealing surfaces.
Do not
window is broken.
microwave leakage by qualified service personnel
after a repair is made.
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
Do
outer cabinet removed.
operate the microwave oven if the door
The microwave oven should be checked for
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
not
operate the microwave oven with the
Getting Acquainted
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
features:
1.
One-Touch Door Open Button.
door.
2.
Door Safety
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3.
Window with Metal Shbid.
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to albw you to view food as it cc&s.
4.
Glass Turntabb. This turntable turns food as
if cooks for more even aioking. it
oven during
See page 30 for more details.
5.
Removabb Turntable Support
turntable).
Lock
System.
operation for
The oven will not
Shield prevents
best cooking results.
basic
Push to open
must be in
(under
Auto Defrost and
Control Panel.
perform all functions. See page 6 for more
details.
Light.
Automatically turns on when door is
opened or when oven is operating.
Model and Serial Number Plate.
10. External Oven Air Vents
page 24 for more details.
Auto Cook Guide.
Touch pads on this panel to
(on back). See
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Gettlng Acqualnted
Continued
Control panel features
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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
1 O-23.
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven. A program-
ming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.
A single, long tone signals the end of a cooking
or Minute Timer function. If you do not hear a
tone, it is because of incorrectly entered
instructions.
1. Dlsplay.
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time
settings and cooking functions selected. See
page 10 for more information.
2.
POPCORN.
popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven
will automatically heat for a preset time at a
preset cook power. See page 20 for more
information.
3. ADD MINUTE.
extra minute, at 100% Cook Power, to your
cooking cycle. See page 21 for more
information.
4. BEVERAGE.
beverage in your microwave oven. The oven
will automatically heat for a preset time at a
preset cook power. See page 20 for more
information.
5. DINNER
heating a plate of food in your microwave
oven. The oven will automatically heat for a
preset time at a preset cook power. See
page 20 for more information.
6. AUTO START/CLOCK.
enter the correct time of day or to program
your oven to begin cooking automatically at a
designated time later in the day. See pages
11 and 23 for more information.
7. AUTO COOK
common microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times or cook powers.
See page 14 for more information.
6. AUTO DEFROST.
by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before
cooking. See page 16 for more information.
9. Number Pads.
cooking times, Cook Powers, quantities or
weights.
This display includes clock and
Touch this pad when popping
Touch this pad to add an
Touch this pad when heating a
PLATE.
Touch this pad when
Touch this pad to
Touch this pad to cook
Touch this pad followed
Touch Number Pads to enter
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10. TIMER/PAUSE. Touch this pad to set the
Minute Timer or to stop the oven between
cooking stages. See pages 11 and 22 for
more information.
11. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad once to erase
an incorrect command, cancel the Minute
Timer or stop the oven temporarily during
cooking. Touch it twice to cancel a program
during cooking or to
page 12 for more information.
clear
the
Display. See
12. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad followed by
a Number Pad to set the amount of micro-
wave energy released to cook
higher the number, the higher the power or
“heat.” See page 13 for more information.
See the “Microwave cooking chart” on page
33 for specific Cook Powers to use for the
foods you are cooking.
13. START. Touch this pad after setting a
function on the microwave oven to start the
function. if you open the door before the
oven begins to cook, retouch START.
the food. The
Quick reference cooking guide
Your microwave oven
used as a quick reference when cooking. For more in-depth informatlon, see the corresponding
sections in thk Use and Care Guide.
gives you
a wide range of cooking capabilities. The following
chart can be
if you want to . . .
Set the clock
Setting the do& to the correct
time of day lets you set start
times with the Auto Start
feature. The microwave clock
also provides an accurate
source of time for your kitchen.
Use the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer lets you time
any cooking activities in your
kitchen.
Cook at high power
High power cooking is perfect
for quick cooking of small items
and separate portions.
Cook
at lower powers
Cooking at bwer powers is
necessary for efficient cooking
of most foods. Failure to use
the correct code Power
resutl in overcooking or
undercooking.
may
You . . .
1. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
2. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK.
3. Enter the correct time of day by
touching the necessary Number
Pads.
4. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK again.
1. Touch Number Pads to enter the
desired time.
2. Touch TIMER/PAUSE.
3. To clear the Minute Timer, touch
STOP/CLEAR.
1. Put food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch Number Pads for the codting
time you want.
3. Touch START.
1. Put food in the oven
door.
2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking
time you want.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL
4. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook
Power you want.
5. Touch START.
and
close the
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If you want to . . .
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Example . . .
Cook with Auto Cook
Cooking with Auto Cook lets
you cook common microwave-prepared foods
without needing to program
times and Cook Powers.
Defrost
Your microwave oven
automatically defrosts a 2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
variety of common meats at
preset Cook Powers for
preset times.
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle
Cooking with two or three
cycles lets you wok at
different Cook Powers, one
after another. Using this
function, you are
fine-tune your cooking for
better results.
able to
1. Put food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch AUTO COOK.
3.
Select an Auto Cook setting. (See
settings listed by the AUTO COOK
Command Pad.) Touch the Number
Pad that corresponds to the type of
food being cooked.
4. Touch a Number Pad to enter the
quantity
chart on page 15.
5. Touch START.
1. Put food in the oven and close the
door.
3. Enter the desired Auto Defrost setting
by touching the correct Number Pad.
(See settings listed by the AUTO
DEFROST Command Pad.)
4. Touch Number Pads for the weight of
the item to be defrosted. See chart on
page 17.
5. Touch START.
1. Put food in the oven and close the
door.
2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking
time you want.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL twice for 100%
Cook Power, or POWER LEVEL
followed by a Number Pad for a lower
Cook Power in the first cycle.
4. Touch TIMER/PAUSE if a pause is
desired.
5. Touch Number Pads for the cooking
time you want in the second cycle.
6. Touch POWER LEVEL and a Number
Pad for the Cook Power you want in
the second cycle.
7. Touch START.
of food being cooked. See
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Operate One-Touch
Eooking
&e-Touch Cooking allows
IOU to pop
oeverage or warm up a
dinner plate by touching just
3ne pad.
popcorn, heat a 2. Touch the One-Touch Cooking
1. Put food or beverage in the oven and
close the door.
Command Pad of your
choice.
if you want to . . . You . . .
Example . . .
Add a minute to your
cooking oven and
1. Make sure food is in the
the door closed.
Touching ADD MINUTE lets 2. Touch ADD MINUTE.
you cook for a minute at
100% Cook Power.
Pause during cooking
Touching PAUSE allows you
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
to stop the oven between 2. Touch the desired Number
cooking cycles to stir, turn Pads for the cooking time
food over or add ingredients you want for the first cycle.
during the cooking process.
3. Touch POWER LEVEL
twice for 100% Cook
Power or once followed by
a
Number Pad for a lower
Cook Power.
4. Touch TIMER/PAUSE.
5. Enter programming for the
second cooking cycle.
6. Touch START.
Start cooking automatkaliy
at a later time
The Auto
handy way to start cooking a
meal whenever you want,
even when you are not there.
Start
feature is a
1. Put food in oven and close
the door.
2. Touch Number Pads to
enter the desired start
time.
3. Touch AUTO START/
CLOCK.
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4. Touch Number Pads to
enter the
amount of
cooking time you want.
5. Touch POWER LEVEL.
6. Touch the Number Pad for
the Cook Power you
7. Touch START.
want.
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Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave oven controls
There are three parts in the control section:
- Display/Clock and indicators
-Command Pads
-Number Pads
instructions for each control are covered on the
following
flash 88:88. Touch STOP/CLEAR and “1 :OO” will
appear. ff, after you set the Clock (page 1 l), the
Display again shows all 8’s, it means your
electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock.
Display/clock and indicators
When you are not using the microwave oven, this
is an accurate clock.
displays time settings, cook powers, and
indicators.
Command pads
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Touch Command Pads to tell the microwave
oven what to do and in what order. A few
examples:
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Each Command Pad (except START, STOP/
CLEAR, AUTO START/CLOCK and TIMER/
PAUSE) causes an indicator to light when you
touch the Command Pad. While the oven is
running, an indicator (or indicators) will be on to
show what the oven is doing.
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ff you touch two instructions into the same
cycle, the second set of instructions will cancel
the first.
pages.
Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, the Display will
When you are using the microwave oven, it
-CLOCK tells the oven you are going to set the
clock.
-START tells the oven to start.
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Number pads
Once you’ve touched a Command Pad to tell the
oven what you
Pads to tell it . . .
-a time,
-a Cook Power.
want
it to do, you’ll touch Number
Display messages
Messages
with your cooking. If you attempt to enter
unacceptable instructions, “ERROR” will appear
in the Display. Touch STOP/CLEAR and re-enter
the instructions.
will appear on the display to guide you
Setting the clock
When the oven is first plugged in, the Display
flashes 68:88. If the electric power ever goes off,
the Display will again flash all 6’s when the power
comes
back on.
You can cook without setting the clock, but the
Display will be blank after cooking.
Touch STOP/CLEAR, then touch AUTO
1.
START/CLOCK. The Display will show a “0”.
Touch Number Pads for the correct time of
2.
day. The Display will show what numbers you
touched
example shows 25 minutes after 3 o’clock.
3.
Touch AUTO START/CLOCK. The Clock is
set.
such as 12:65, “ERROR” will show on the
Display. Touch STOP/CLEAR, then touch
AUTO START/CLOCK and start over.
NOTE:
CLOCK. The current time will show on the
Display. Continue to set the clock as shown
above.
In the order you touched them.
ff you have touched in an incorrect time,
To m the clock, touch AUTO START/
This
Using the Minute Timer
Your microwave oven can be used as a kitchen
timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to
99 minutes, 99 seconds.
1.
Touch Number Pads for the minutes and
seconds you want. The Display will show the
numbers you touched
touched them.
minutes.
2. Touch TIMER/PAUSE. The Display will count
down to show you how much time is left.
During the countdown the oven will be dark
and the fan
3. When the set time ends, a long tone will
sound. The Display will then show the time
of day.
will be off.
NOTE:
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To see the time of day while the Minute Timer is
counting down, touch AUTO START/CLOCK.
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the Minute Timer is counting down, touch
STOP/CLEAR to cancel the Minute Timer.
to use other
In the order you
This example shows 3
Command Pads
while
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