Whirlpool MT8068SE User Manual

Use And Care

GUIDE

Table of Contents

(complete) ................... 2

A Note to You................. 3

Microwave Oven

Safety...........................4-5

Installation

Instructions.................... 6

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven ............ 8

Using Your

Microwave Oven .......... 20

Caring for Your

Microwave Oven .......... 35

Cooking Guide............. 36

MICROWAVE OVEN

PART NO. NEW-65250501/4393202

Questions and

Answers........................38

Troubleshooting .......... 39

Requesting Assistance

or Service ..................... 41

Index ............................. 47

Warranty .......................48

In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,

call the Consumer Assistance Center.

1-800-253-1301

In Canada for assistance or service,

see pages 42 and 43.

MODELS MT8066SE YMT8066SE

MT8068SE YMT8068SE

A Note to You ............................................ 3

Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 4

Important safety instructions ................. 4

Precautions to avoid possible exposure

to excessive microwave energy ............ 5

Installation Instructions ........................... 6

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven ....................................... 8

How your microwave oven works ......... 8

Testing your microwave oven.............. 10

For the best cooking results................ 10

Testing your dinnerware or

cookware.............................................11

Operating safety precautions ...............11

Microwave oven features.................... 14

Control panel features ........................ 15

Setting the clock ................................. 17

Using the minute timer........................ 18

Using ADD MINUTE ........................... 19

Using Y our Microwave Oven .................. 20

Cooking at high cook power................ 20

Cooking at different cook powers........ 21

Cooking with more than one

cook cycle .......................................... 23

Using BAKED POTATOES ................. 25

Using BEVERAGE ............................. 27

Using POPCORN ............................... 28

Using FROZEN ENTREE ................... 29

Using DEFROST ................................ 30

Defrosting tips .................................... 31

Using REHEA T................................... 32

Reheating tips .................................... 33

Using BREAKFAST ............................ 33

Using VEGET ABLES.......................... 34

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........... 35

Cooking Guide ........................................ 36

Microwave cooking tips....................... 36

Questions and Answers ......................... 38

Troubleshooting...................................... 39

Requesting Assistance or Service......... 41

Index ........................................................ 47

Warranty .................................................. 48

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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 is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance 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.

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 plate (see diagram in the “Microwave oven features section” for location of plate).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer’s name, address, 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 Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________

Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free.

1-800-253-1301

IN CANADA, for assistance or service, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section.

Microwave Oven Safety

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 the symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns,

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

• Read all instructions before using the

microwave oven.

• Read and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

• The microwave oven must be

grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “Installation Instructions” section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven

only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs

in the shell and sealed 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 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 necessary when used by children.

• Do not operate the microwave oven if it

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

• Do not cover or block any openings on

the microwave oven.

• Do not store the microwave oven outdoors.

Do 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.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

• See door surface cleaning instructions

in the “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

• To reduce the risk of fire in the

oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully

attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

– 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 pur-

poses. 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 microwave oven when the micro-

wave oven is in operation.

– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 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.

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.

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 Whirlpool 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 (18kg). The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.

NOTE: You can fasten your microwave oven

under a cabinet by using the proper trim kit. See “Microwave oven features” in the “Getting to Know” section.

wWARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not install the oven next to or over a heat source without a UL or CSA approved trim kit.

Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or

rear air intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back of the oven where the intake openings are located. Blocking the air intake openings and 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

Exhaust vents

(on bottom in front)

Air intake openings

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.

wWARNING

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 completely understood to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

grounding instructions are not

, or if doubt exists as

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: This appliance must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

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.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

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.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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.

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.

Glass turntable

Metal floor

NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven.

Microwavable cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

For the best cooking results

• 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 “Using ADD MINUTE” for more information). Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.

• Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food

being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help you make sure food is cooked evenly.

• If you cannot find a glass cover, use

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

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the

radio or television.

• Moving the receiver away from the

microwave oven.

• Plugging the microwave oven into a

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

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 the “Cooking

at high cook power” section to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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 (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

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 before 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.

Stir before heating

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but heat from the food can make the container hot.

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 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.

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.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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. The turntable can rotate in either direction.

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 Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.

When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.

Glass turntable

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.

Circuit breaker

or fuse box

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

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. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push 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. 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 9, 13, and 35 for more details.

5. Turntable Support (under turntable).

6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel

to perform all functions. See pages 15 and 16 for more information.

BREAKFAST

BAKED

COOK TIME

START

ENTER

VEGETABLES

BAKED

CUPS /

START?

QTY.?

POTATOES

SIZE?

POPCORNDEFROSTREHEAT

VEGETABLES

FROZEN

BEVERAGE

ENTREE

COOK

CLOCK

POWER

SET

TIMER

OFF

ADD

MINUTE

CANCEL

BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME

FR. ENTREE

POTATOES

1 6

7. Light. Automatically turns on when door

is opened or when oven is operating.

8. Cooking Guide Label.

9. Model and Serial Number Plate

(on back).

Under-the-counter kit

You can fasten your microwave oven under a cabinet by using the following kit:

Kit No. 4393224 This kit is available from your Whirlpool

Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit, it can be ordered, by kit part number, by calling 1-800-253-1301 (in the U.S.A.) or 1-800-668-4631 (in Canada), and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

NOTE: Models MT8068SE and

YMT8068SE have the under-the-counter kit and installation instructions already included with your microwave.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

Control panel features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a 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 17-34.

1. Display. The display includes a clock and

indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time settings, and cooking functions.

2. REHEAT. Touch this pad 1-4 times to

reheat food from one of four preset categories. You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power. See page 32 for more information.

3. DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by

Number pads to thaw frozen food. See page 30 for more information.

4. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop a

“snack size” (1.75 oz [50g]) bag of popcorn. You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power. See page 28 for more information.

5. BREAKFAST. Touch this pad 1-3 times

to cook breakfast foods from one of three preset categories. You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power. See page 33 for more information.

6. VEGETABLES. Touch this pad 1-2 times

to cook vegetables from one of two preset categories. You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power. See page 34 for more information.

7. BAKED POTATOES. Touch this pad

followed by Number pads to bake 1-2 potatoes. You do not need to enter cooking time or cook power. See page 25 for more information.

8. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat

a beverage. The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power. See page 27 for more information.

9. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad

to heat a frozen entree. The oven will automatically heat for a preset time and cook power. See page 29 for more information.

BEVERAGE CLOCK DEFROST TIME

CUPS /

BREAKFAST

TIME

2 7

ENTER

QTY.?

SIZE?

BEVERAGE

COOK

POWER

ADD

MINUTE

FR. ENTREE

7 8

BAKED

POTATOES

COOK

1 6

START

VEGETABLES

BAKED

START?

POTATOES

POPCORNDEFROSTREHEAT

VEGET ABLES

FROZEN ENTREE

CLOCK

SET

OFF

CANCEL

TIMER

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