Whirlpool MT9160XY User Manual

Use &

Model and serial number plate

Care Guide

(on frame behind door)

Control

panel

Auto cook

-guide
Auto defrost

- guide

NOTE: Black model shown.
Also available in white.

Tuintable

MICROWAVE OVEN

MT91 60XY

Contents

Page
Important Safety instructions
Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To
Excessive Microwave Energy
Getting Acquainted

Microwave oven features
Control panel features
Quick reference cooking guide..

Using Your Microwave Oven

Microwave
Setting the
Using the Minute Timer
Using STOP/CLEAR
Cooking with your microwave oven
Cooking at high cook power _____,_________,,,,_______ 12
Cooking at lower cook powers
Using AUTO COOK
Auto cook chart
Using AUTO DEFROST
Auto defrost chart
Cooking with more than one cook cycle..
One-touch cooking
One-touch cooking chart
Using ADD
Using PAUSE
Using AUTO START
Using the safety lock
Audible signals
Using PERSONAL CHOICE..

installation instructions

Installing your microwave oven
Grounding instructions

Caring For Your Microwave Oven _,,,,,,,_._._.,__ 27

Cleaning the microwave oven
How Your Microwave Oven Works.
Operating Safety Precautions
Cooking Guide

Reheating chart

Vegetable chart

Meat roasting chart
Questions And Answers
If You Need Service Or Assistance
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

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Please complete and mail the Owner Registra­tion Card provided with this product. Then
complete the form below. Have this information

ready if you need service or call with a question.
. 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 Microwave 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 if there is
ever a need to pass along information about your

microwave oven.

0 1993 Whirlpool Corporation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. HOWeVer, as with
any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to
ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the

microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

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Read all instructions before using the micro-

wave 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 26.

. Install or locate this appliance only in accor-

dance with the provided Installation Instruc­tions found on page 25.

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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 as

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, close 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 it is not working

properly, or if it has been damaged or

dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other

hazards may result.

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This appliance should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Call an authorized

WhirlpoolSM

service company for examination,

repair or adjustment.

. Do not cover or block any opening on the

appliance. Fire may result.

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Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

Do not use this product near water-for

example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water,

* Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.

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See door surface and interior cleaning instruc­tions on page 27.

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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 dinnerware or cookware before using.
See page 32. 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.

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Read and follow “Operating Safety Precautions”

starting on page 29.

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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.

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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
grounding-type, 3-wire cord that has a
3-blade grounding plug and a 3slot recep­tacle that will accept the plug on the appli-

ante, and (c) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY.. .

Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since open-door operation can resuk 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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting Acquainted

Microwave oven features

Your microwave oven is designed to
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.

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 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
oven during operation for best cooking results.
See pages 27 and

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Removable Turntable Support
(under turntable).

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6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to
perform all functions. See pages 6 and 7 for
more details.

7. Auto Defrost and Auto Cook Guide.

6. Light. Automatically turns on when door is
opened or when oven is operating.

9. Model and Serial Number Plate.

IO. External Oven Air Vents (on back). See

page 25 for more details.

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Getting Acquainted
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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-24.

1. Display. This display includes clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking

time settings and cooking functions se-

lected. See page 10 for more information.

2. 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 19 for more
information.

3. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to add an

extra minute, at 100% Cook Power. to your
cooking cycle. See page 21 for more
information.

4. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad when heating

a 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 PLATE. Touch this pad when

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. PERSONAL CHOICE. Touch this pad to

recall one cooking instruction previously
programmed into memory. See page 24 for
more information.

7. AUTO COOK. Touch this pad to cook
common microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times or cook powers.
See page 14 for more information.

8. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed
by Number Pads to thaw frozen food before
cooking. See page 16 for more information.

9. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to
enter cooking times, Cook Powers, quanti-

ties or weights.

10. AUTO START/CLOCK. Touch this pad to
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 22 for more information.

11. POWER LEVEL. Touch this pad 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
“cooking speed.” See page 13 for more
information. See the Cooking Guide on
pages 33-37 for specific Cook Powers to
use for the foods you are cooking. Touch

this pad to add “more” or “less” time to the
Auto Cook categories. See page 14.

12. TIMER/PAUSE. Touch this pad to set the cooking. Touch it twice to cancel a program
Minute Timer or to stop the oven between
cooking stages. See pages 11 and
more information.

13. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad once to erase
an incorrect command, cancel the Minute

Timer or stop the oven temporarily during

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during cooking or to clear the Display. See
page 12 for more information.

14. 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.

Quick reference cooking guide

Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities. The following chart can be
used as a quick reference when cooking. For more in-depth information, see the corresponding
sections in this Use and Care Guide.

If you want to . . .
Set the clock

Setting the clock 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 2. Touch TIMEWPAUSE.
kitchen.

Cook at high power

High power cooking is perfect
for quick cooking of small items
and separate portions.

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.

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 cooking
time you want.

3. Touch START.

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Cook at lower powers
Cooking at lower powers is

necessary for efficient cooking
of most foods. Failure to use
the correct Cook Power may
result in overcooking or
undercooking.

1. Put food in the oven and close the

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.

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If you want to . . .
Cook with AUTO COOK

Cooking with AUTO COOK
lets you cook common
microwave-prepared foods
without needing to program
times and cook powers.

Defrost automatically
Your microwave oven

automatically defrosts a
variety of common meats at m
preset cook powers for
preset times.

You . . .

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 of food being cooked. See chart
on page 15.

5. Touch START.

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.

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.

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Cook with more than one
cook cycle

Cooking with two or three
cycles lets you cook at
different cook powers, one
after another. Using this
function, you are able to
fine-tune your cooking for
better results.

Operate one-touch
cooking

One-Touch Cooking allows
you to pop popcorn, heat a
beverage or warm up a
dinner plate by touching just
one pad.

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.

1. Put food or beverage in the oven and
close the door.

2. Touch the One-Touch Cooking Com­mand Pad of your choice. See chart on
page 20.

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If you want to . . .

You . . .

Example . . .

Add a minute to your
cooking

Touching ADD MINUTE lets
you cook for a minute at

100% Cook Power.

Pause during cooking
Touching PAUSE allows you

to stop the oven between
cooking cycles to stir, turn
food over or add ingredients
during the cooking process.

1. Make sure food is in the
oven and the door closed.

2. Touch ADD MINUTE.

1. Put food in oven and close
the door.

2. Touch the desired Number
Pads for the cooking time

you want for the first cycle.

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.

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at a later time the door.

The Auto Start feature is a
handy way to start cooking a
meal whenever you want,
even when you are not there. 3. Touch AUTO START/

Use Personal Choice

Personal Choice allows you
to recall one cooking
instruction previously placed
in memory.

1. Put food in oven and close

2. Touch Number Pads to
enter the desired start
time.

CLOCK.

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 want.

7. Touch START.

1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.

2. Touch PERSONAL
CHOICE.

3. Touch START.

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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 pages. Read them carefully.

When you first plug in the oven, the Display will
flash “88:88”. Touch STOP/CLEAR and “1 :OO”
will appear. If, 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.

When you are using the microwave oven,
it 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:

-CLOCK tells the oven you are going to set the
clock.

-START tells the oven to start.

(See page 23 for information on the tone you
hear when touching any pad.)

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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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Number pads
Once you’ve touched a Command Pad to tell the

oven what you want it to do, you’ll touch Number
Pads to tell it ,,.

-a time,

-a Cook Power.

Display messages
Messages will appear on the display to guide you

with your cooking. If you attempt to enter
unacceptable instructions, “ERROR” will appear
on the Display. Touch STOP/CLEAR and re-enter

the instructions.

Setting the clock

When the oven is first plugged in, the Display
flashes “88:88”. If the eiectric 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 not show the correct time of day after
cooking. To set the correct time of day, follow

these steps:

1. Touch STOP/CLEAR and the Display will

show “1 :OO”. Then touch AUTO START/

CLOCK and the Display will show a

2. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of
day. The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them. This
example shows 25 minutes after 3 o’clock.

3. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK. The Clock is
set.

If you have touched in an incorrect time,
such as 12:65, “ERROR” will show on the
Display. Touch STOP/CLEAR, then touch
AUTO START/CLOCK and start over.

NOTE: To reset the clock, touch AUTO START/
CLOCK. A “0” will show on the Display. Continue
to set the clock as shown above.

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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.

Touch Number Pads for the minutes and
seconds you want. The Display will show
the numbers you touched in the order
you touched them. This example shows
3 minutes.

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 will be off.

When the set time ends, a long tone will
sound. “END” will flash on the Display. Touch

STOP/CLEAR or open the oven door to clear
the Display. The Display will then show the
time of day.

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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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If you want to use other Command Pads while
the Minute Timer is counting down, touch
STOP/CLEAR to cancel the Minute Timer.

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Using STOP/CLEAR

Touch STOP/CLEAR once to:

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Erase instructions if you make a mistake during
programming.

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Cancel the Minute Timer.

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Stop the oven temporarily during cooking.

Touch STOP/CLEAR twice to:

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Cancel a program during cooking.

NOTE: The oven may be stopped during a cycle by
opening the door. Close the door and touch START

to restart.

Cooking with your microwave oven

Although a new rating method* rates this oven at
900 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook and
recipes developed for “higher” wattage
watt) microwave ovens.

To get the best cooking results:

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ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom­mended cooking time. If necessary, add time in
one or two minute periods, then check for
doneness to avoid overcooking the food.

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Stir, turn over or rearrange the food being cooked
about halfway through the cooking time for most
even doneness with all recipes.

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If a glass cover is not available, use wax paper,
paper towels or microwave-approved plastic wrap.

Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.

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

internationally recognized method of rating microwave
wattage output and does not represent an actual change to

output power or cookIng performance.

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Cooking at high cook power

Follow these steps to cook at high power:

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you
want. The Display will show the numbers you

touched in the order you touched them. The

example shows 1 minute, 30 seconds.

NOTE: If programming more than one cycle, you
must touch POWER LEVEL twice for
Power. If programming only one cycle, you do not
need to touch POWER LEVEL at all.

3. Touch START. The oven will automatically cook
at high Cook Power. The COOK Indicator will

come on to show that the oven is cooking. The

Display counts down the time to show how much

time is left in the cycle. When the cooking time
ends, a long tone will sound. “END” will flash on
the Display. Touch STOP/CLEAR or open the
oven door. The Display will then show the time
of day.

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Cook

Cooking at lower cook powers

For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook

Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower
the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a
different percentage of Cook Power. Many
microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number,
percent or name which Cook Power to

The following chart gives the percentage of
Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and
Cook Power name usually used:

Automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = 0% of full power (fan and light will be on)

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you

want. The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them. This
example shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

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3. Touch POWER LEVEL. The Display will

show “P-“.

4. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you
want. The Display will show what you touched.
This example shows you touched Number Pad
5 for 50% of full power.

the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound.
“END” will flash on the Display. Touch STOP/
CLEAR or open the oven door to clear the
Display. The Display will then show the time
of day.

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Using Your Microwave Oven
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Using AUTO COOK

Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook
common microwave-prepared foods without
needing to program times and cook powers.
AUTO COOK has preset times and cook powers
for five major food categories: Baked Potatoes;

Rolls, Muffins; Fresh Vegetables; Frozen Veg­etables and Canned Vegetables. All you do is
touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired
category and enter the number of items being
heated. Your microwave oven does the rest.

Put the food in the oven and close the door.
Touch AUTO COOK. “FOOD” will flash on the

Display.

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Touch a Number Pad

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to select an Auto
Cook setting. To select the desired setting;
see the chart next to the AUTO COOK
Command Pad on the control panel. The
Display will show “CC” (Computerized
Cooking) for the setting you selected and the
“NO.” or “CUPS” Indicator will flash. This
example shows an entry of “1” for Baked
Potatoes.

Touch a Number Pad to enter the amount of
items to be heated. The amount will appear on

the Display. This example shows an entry of
“2” for two potatoes.

Touch START. The COOK Indicator will come
on to show that the oven is cooking. When the
cooking time ends, a long tone will sound.
“END” will flash on the Display. Touch STOP/
CLEAR or open the oven door. The Display
will then show the time of day.

After using AUTO COOK, you may find you like
your food less or more done.

Display messages

To decrease future cooking time:

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Pad for the category you want to change.

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Touch a Number Pad for the quantity of food to

be cooked.

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Touch POWER LEVEL twice within 1 second.
“LESS” will appear on the Display.

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Touch START.

To increase future cooking time:

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Select the category by touching the Number

Pad for the category you want to change.

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Touch a Number Pad for the quantity of food to
be cooked.

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Touch POWER LEVEL once. “MORE” will
appear on the Display.

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Auto cook chart

;ElTING FOOD AMOUNT

Baked t-6 med size

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Potatoes

2 Rolls, l-6

Prick; place on paper towel directly on turntable. After cooking,
remove from oven and let stand wrapped in foil 10 minutes.

Arrange on a double layer of paper towels; cover with another

PROCEDURE

Muffins towel.

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Fresh
Vegetables

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Place in a microwave-safe container. For beans, carrots, corn,
and peas, add 1 tablespoon water per cup. For broccoli,
brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower, cook immediately

after washing with no additional water. If you like tender-crisp
vegetables, set the Auto Cook quantity for half the amount of
vegetables you are actually cooking. For example, when
cooking 2 cups of vegetables, set AUTO COOK for 1 cup.
Cover with lid or plastic wrap. After cooking, remove from
oven, stir, cover and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving.

4

Frozen l-4 cups Place in a microwave-safe container. Cover with lid or plastic
Vegetables wrap. After cooking remove from oven, stir, cover and let

stand 3 minutes before serving.

5 Canned

l-4

cups

Drain canned vegetables leaving about one tablespoon of

Vegetables liquid. Place in serving bowl or casserole. Cover with lid or

plastic wrap. After cooking, stir thoroughly before serving.

NOTES:

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If you enter an amount not shown in the chart above,

“ERROR” will appear. AUTO COOK will only

operate with the amounts shown.

. When cooking a 10 oz package of frozen vegetables (this equals about 1% cups), touch “1” for 1 cup of

‘tender-crisp” vegetables (you cannot enter % cup amounts) or touch “2” for two cups and touch COOK

POWER twice for “less” time.

Using Your Microwave Oven
Continued

Using AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a
variety of common meats at preset cook powers
for preset times. The 3-stage Auto Defrost Cycle
is programmed for: Roast Beef, Pork; Steaks,
Chops, Fish; Ground Meat; Chicken, Whole; and
Chicken Pieces. All you do is touch the Number
Pad assigned to the desired category and enter
the weight of the items being heated. Your
microwave oven does the rest.

Put frozen food in the oven and close the

1.
door.

2.

Touch AUTO DEFROST. The DEFROST

Indicator will come on and “FOOD” will flash

on the Display.

Select an Auto Defrost setting by touching the

3.

appropriate Number Pad. The Display will
show CD (Computerized Defrosting) for the
setting you selected and the “LBS.” Indicator
will flash. This example shows an entry of “2”
for Steaks, Chops, Fish.

4.

Touch Number Pads to enter the food’s
weight. The weight will appear on the Display.
This example shows an entry of “2.0” for two
pounds.

NOTE: If “ERROR” appears on the display,
touch STOP/CLEAR and start over. See the
“Auto defrost chart” on page 17 for weight

ranges available for each food category.

5.

Touch START. The COOK Indicator will come

on to show that the oven is defrosting.

The Display will count down the time to show

how much defrosting time is left.

6.

After the first stage is completed, the oven will
stop, 4 tones will sound, and directions will

appear on the Display. Open the door, turn
meat over and shield any warm portions. (The

Displays shown are just examples of direc­tions you will see, depending on the type of
meat being thawed.) Close the door. “PRESS
START” will appear.

7.

Touch START. The Display will continue to
count down the second stage of the defrost
cycle.

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Auto defrost chart

8. After the second stage is completed, the oven
will stop, 4 tones will sound, and directions will

appear on the Display. Open the door, shield
any warm portions and close the door.

“PRESS START” will appear.

9. Touch START to complete defrosting.

10. After defrosting, the oven will stop and direc­tions will appear on the Display. Open the door
or touch STOP/CLEAR. The Display will then
show the time of day.

SETTING FOOD AMOUNT

1 Roast

Beef,
Pork

Steaks, 0.5-4.0 Ibs After the 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with

2

Chops, aluminum foil.
Fish

3 Ground 0.5-3.0 Ibs Remove any thawed parts after each stage.

Meat Stand, 5-l 0 minutes.

4

Chicken, 2.5-6.0 Ibs Remove giblets before freezing poultry for more uniform defrosting.
Whole After the 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with

5 Chicken 0.5-3.0 Ibs

Pieces

NOTES:

. If

YOU

enter an amount not shown in the chart above, “ERROR” will appear. Auto Defrost will only
operate within the weight ranges shown in the chart. Round weights of food items to the nearest half
pound.

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To defrost items not listed in Auto Defrost, use 30% Cook Power. See a reliable cookbook for defrosting

information.

2.5-6.0 Ibs After 1st stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with alumi­num foil.
After the 2nd stage, turn over and shield any warm portions with
aluminum foil.
Stand, covered 30-60 minutes.

After the 2nd stage, shield any warm portions with aluminum foil.
Stand, 1 O-l 5 minutes.

aluminum foil.
After the 2nd stage, shield any warm portions with aluminum foil.
Stand, covered 30-55 minutes.

After the 1st stage, turn over and rearrange.
After the 2nd stage, if there are warm or thawed portions, rearrange
or remove.
Stand, 1 O-1 5 minutes.

PROCEDURE

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Using Your Microwave Oven
Continued

Cooking with more than one cook cycle

For best results, some recipes call for one Cook
Power for a certain length of time, and another
Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven
can be set to change from one to another
automatically.

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you
want. The display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched them.
This example shows 7 minutes, 30 seconds.

3. Select a Cook Power.

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To cook at full (100%) power, touch POWER
LEVEL twice. The display will show “P-HI”. This
shows the oven is programmed to cook at full
power.

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To select another Cook Power, touch POWER
LEVEL once, followed by a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want in the first cycle. This
example shows you touched Number Pad 5 for

! F 50%offullpower.

4. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you
want in the second cycle. The Display will
show the numbers you touched in the order

you

touched them. This example shows

3 minutes, 25 seconds.

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5. Select a Cook Power.

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To cook at full (100%) power, skip to Step 6.

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To cook at another Cook Power, touch

POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number
Pad for the Cook Power you want in the
second cycle. This example shows you

touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full

power.

Touch START. The COOK Indicator will come

6.
on to show that the oven is cooking. The

Display counts down the time to show how

much cooking time is left in each cycle. When
the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound.
“END” will flash on the Display. Touch STOP/

CLEAR or open the oven door to clear the

Display. The Display will then show the time

of day.

Changing or adding instructions
You can change times, Cook Powers or add

cycles any time before or after touching START:

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Touch STOP/CLEAR twice.

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Enter your new instructions.

One-touch cooking

One-Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn,
heat a beverage or warm up a dinner plate by
touching just one pad. Before using One-Touch
Cooking, be sure the time of day is showing on
the Display. If the time of day is not on the

Display, touch STOP/CLEAR once or twice.

1. Put food in the oven and close the door.

2. Touch the desired One-Touch cooking item
Command Pad:

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Touch POPCORN once to pop popcorn. This
setting gives 3 minutes cooking time needed
for most regular size (3.5 oz) bags of micro­wave popcorn. Touch POPCORN 2 times for

4 minutes, 40 seconds of cooking time need­ed for big (7.0 oz) bags of popcorn. Touch
POPCORN 3 times for 2 minutes, 20 seconds

cooking time needed for most single serving

(1.75 oz) bags. See chart on page 20.

Cooking performance may vary with brand.

Try several brands to decide which gives best

popping results. Use fresh bags of popcorn.
Do not try to repop unpopped kernels or reuse
popcorn bags.

NOTE: One-Touch Cooking is designed for
commercially bagged microwave popcorn. If
you are using a microwave popcorn popper,
follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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Using Your Microwave Oven
Continued

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Touch BEVERAGE to heat a half-cup of a
cooled beverage to a better drinking tempera­ture. When cooking time ends, a long tone will
sound. “STIR” will show on the Display.

Remove beverage and stir before serving.

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Touch DINNER PLATE to heat a plate of food.

Place meat and bulky vegetables to the outside
of the plate. Cover plate with wax paper. When
cooking time ends, a long tone will sound and
‘COVER STAND” will flash on the display.
Allow a short standing time before serving.

3. The Display will count down the cooking time
and the COOK Indicator will appear on the

Display. When the cooking time ends, a long
tone will sound. The Display will then show the
time of day.

One-touch cooking chart

One-Touch Command Pads have preset cooking times and cook powers for your convenience

SETTING 1 AMOUNT

Popcorn

3.50 oz bag

7.00 oz bag

1.75 oz bag

Beverage

% mug

1 mug

2 mugs

Dinner Plate

1 regular

Touch POPCORN 1 time for regular size bags.
Touch POPCORN 2 times for big bags.
Touch POPCORN 3 times for single serving bags.

Touch BEVERAGE 1 time to reheat % mug of a beverage.
Touch BEVERAGE 2 times to reheat a full mug.
Touch BEVERAGE 4 times within 2 seconds to reheat 2 full mugs.

Touch DINNER PLATE 1 time for a regular amount of food

PROCEDURE

(approximately 4 oz meat or poultry, Y’z cup potato or rice and
X cup of vegetables or equivalent).

1 large
1 small

Touch DINNER PLATE 2 times for a larger amount of food.
Touch DINNER PLATE 3 times within 2 seconds for a small amount

of food.

Try the One-Touch Command Pads as directed in the chart above. If results are not what you expected,
you may add more or less time. Cooking results will be affected by the size and temperature of the
portions being cooked.

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To increase cooking time by 7%, touch the desired One-Touch Command Pad as directed in the chart
above and immediately touch POWER LEVEL once.

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To decrease cooking time by 7%, touch desired One-Touch Command Pad as directed in the chart
above and immediately touch POWER LEVEL twice.

NOTE: One-Touch Cooking commands can be entered after closing the door, after touching STOP/

CLEAR or within one minute after cooking with another function.

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Using ADD MINUTE

ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute
to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to
extend cooking time in multiples of one minute.

1. Make sure food is in the oven.

2. Touch ADD MINUTE.

3. To extend cooking time in multiples of one
minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during
cooking. When the cooking time ends, a long
tone will sound. The Display will then show
“END”.

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ADD MINUTE can only be entered after closing
the door, after touching STOP/CLEAR, during
cooking, or within one minute after cooking with

another function.

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If you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking, the

oven will cook at the currently selected Cook

Power. If you touch ADD MINUTE after
cooking, the oven will cook at 100% Cook

Power.

ADD MINUTE cannot be used:

-with One-Touch Cooking, AUTO COOK, AUTO
START, or AUTO DEFROST.

-to start the oven if any program is on the
Display.

Using PAUSE

PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between

cooking cycles to stir, turn food over or add

ingredients during the cooking process.

1.

Put food in the oven and close the door.

2.

Touch in instructions for the first cooking
cycle. (See pages 12-l 3.)

3.

Touch POWER LEVEL twice for full (100%)
Cook Power or touch POWER LEVEL once
followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power
you want.

NOTE: The POWER LEVEL Command Pad
must be touched between cycles.

4.

Touch TIMER/PAUSE.

5.

Touch in instructions for the second cooking
cycle. (See pages 12-l 3.)

6.

Touch START. The Display will count down
the time in the first cycle.

7.

When the first cycle is over, 4 tones will sound
and “PAUSE” will show on the Display. Open
the door and stir the food. “PRESS START”
will show on the Display. Close the door and
touch START for the second cooking cycle.
When the cooking time ends, a long tone will
sound. “END” will flash on the Display. Touch

STOP/CLEAR

Display will then show the time of day.

or open the oven door. The

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Using Your Microwave Oven
Continued

Using AUTO START

AUTO START lets you program your oven to
begin cooking automatically at a designated

time of day. You can touch in up to 11 hours,

59 minutes of delay.

Put in food and close the door.

1.
Make sure the clock is set to the correct time

2.
of day.

Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start

3.

time. This example shows a 4:30 start time.

4.

Touch AUTO START/CLOCK.

5. Touch Number Pads to enter the amount of
cooking time you want.

Touch POWER LEVEL twice to cook at full

6.
(100%) power or touch POWER LEVEL once

followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power
you want.

Touch START. The oven will start at the time

7.

you set and the Display will count down the
cooking time you have selected.

6.

When the cooking time ends, a long tone will
sound. “END” will flash on the Display. Touch

STOP/CLEAR or open the oven door. The
Display will then show the time of day.

NOTE: If you hear the fan start when you touch
START, you have not set the oven properly.

Touch STOP/CLEAR twice and start over.

AUTO START cannot be used with ADD
MINUTE, AUTO DEFROST or One-Touch
Cooking.

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Additional information

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You cannot touch in more than 11 hours,
59 minutes of delay.

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If you open the door before the oven begins to

cook, be sure to retouch START.

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If you touch two instructions into the same
cycle, the second set of instructions will cancel
the first.

To avoid sickness and food waste when
using AUTO START:

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Do not use foods that will spoil while
waiting for cooking to start, such as
dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups,
and cooked meats or fish. Any food that

has to wait for cooking to start should be
very cold or frozen before it is put in the
oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD

NEVER STAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS

BEFORE COCKING STARTS.

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Do not use foods containing baking
powder or yeast when using AUTO

START. They will not rise properly.

. Do not allow food to remain in oven for

more than two hours after end of cooking
cycle.

Using the safety lock

The safety lock prevents unwanted operation of
the microwave oven by small children.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

1. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK. Then touch
Number Pad 1.

2. Touch START. “LOCK” will appear in the
Display if a pad is touched.

To cancel safety lock:

1. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK. Then touch
Number Pad 1.

2. Touch STOP/CLEAR.

Audible signals

Audible signals are available to guide you when
setting and using your oven. A programming 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 the audible signals have been removed
or because of incorrectly entered instructions.

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Using Your Microwave Oven
Continued

To remove the audible signals:

1. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK.

2. Touch Number Pad 5.

3. Touch START.
To replace audible signals:

1. Touch AUTO START/CLOCK.

2. Touch Number Pad 5.

3. Touch STOP/CLEAR.
NOTE: If your electricity goes off, the audible

signals will come back on. Repeat steps above if
you want to remove them again.

Using PERSONAL CHOICE

PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall one
cooking instruction previously placed in memory
and begin cooking quickly. For example, if you
heat a roll every morning, program the cooking
steps into PERSONAL CHOICE. You can heat
your roll each morning by touching PERSONAL
CHOICE. PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you
to program a recipe for another person to cook at
a later time.

To program PERSONAL CHOICE:

1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE the Display will

show “0”.

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2. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE again. The

Display will show I‘.“.

Touch Number Pads for the cooking time
desired. This example shows an entry of
20 seconds.

Touch POWER LEVEL and then a Number

Pad for the Cook Power desired. This ex­ample shows an entry of “5” for 50% Cook
Power.

Touch PERSONAL CHOICE. PERSONAL
CHOICE is now programmed.

To use PERSONAL CHOICE:

1 s Touch PERSONAL CHOICE.

2. Touch START. The oven will cook according
to your preprogrammed instructions. When
cooking time ends, a long tone will sound.
“END” will flash on the Display. Remove food
from the oven. The Display will then show the
time of day.

NOTE: You can reprogram PERSONAL CHOICE
by repeating the above instructions. A power

failure will erase your Personal Choice program.

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 can, 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 weight of the oven is approxi­mately 47 Ibs (21 .15 kg). The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C)
for proper operation.

Fire, Electrical Shock, Excessive Exposure

Air intake
openings

P-OWN
SUPPlY

cord

Exhaust
vents

To Microwave Energy, Personal Injury and

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Do not block the rear air intake openings or
exhaust vents. Allow a few inches of space
at back of oven where intake openings 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.

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Do not install the oven next to or over a heat
source (for example, a cooktop or range)
without a UL-approved trim kit or without

being in a U.L.-approved built-in configura­tion. 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.

Product Damage Hazard

Built-in kits

You can build-in your oven by using one of the
following kits:

-27” Black (MK9167XAB [4319229])

-30” Black (MK916OXAB (43192311)

-27” White (MK9167XAQ [4319226])

-30” White (MK916OXAQ [4319230])

These kits are available from your Whirlpool Dealer.

If your dealer does not stock the kit it can be

ordered by writing to:

Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.

1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPone, IN 46350

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Installation Instructions
Continued

3. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp fused electri­cal supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is

recommended.) It is recommended that a
separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.

,.GROUNDlNG INSTRUCTIONS

Electrical Shock Hazard

Improper
shock DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

use

of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical

5. For your personal safety, this appliance must
be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electrical shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. This appliance is
equipped with a polarized 3-prong grounding
plug. It must be plugged into a correctly
polarized mating 3-prong grounding type
wall receptacle, properly installed and
grounded in accordance with the National
Electrical Code and local codes and ordi­nances. If a mating wall receptacle is not
available or if you are not sure if the wall
receptacle is properly grounded and
polarized, have it checked by a qualified
electrician.

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3-prong grounding type

wall receptacle

3-prong grounding
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Close the door. Make sure it latches. Follow
the directions on page 12 to set the oven to
cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the
water should be heated.

Grounding prong

To test the oven, plug it into the
proper electrical outlet. Put about
one cup (250 mL) of cold water in
a glass container in the oven.

It is the personal responsibility and obliga­tion of the customer to have a properly
grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall
receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the ground­ing instructions are not completely understood,
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded.

It is not recommended to use an exten­sion cord with your microwave oven, but if
you find it necessary to do so temporarily
(until a properly grounded and polarized
s-prong receptacle is installed), use only a
heavy duty UL listed 3-wire grounding type
extension cord containing three 16-gauge
(minimum) copper wires. It must not be longer
than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may
affect the cooking performance of your micro­wave oven). The plug on the extension cord
must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall
receptacle (as shown on this page) and the
receptacle end of the extension cord must
accept the 3-prong grounding plug of the
microwave oven.

7. This microwave oven is designed for use in
the household only and must not be used
for commercial purposes.

Do not remove the door, control panel or

cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with

high voltage and should be serviced by an
authorized WhirlpoolSM service technician.

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Caring For Your Microwave Oven

To make sure your microwave oven looks good
and works well for a long time, you should
maintain it properly. To do so. please follow these
instructions carefully.

Cleaning the microwave oven

Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge
or paper towel. The glass turntable may be
removed for cleaning; however, this oven is
designed to operate with the turntable in place.
Do not operate the microwave oven when
turntable is removed for cleaning. See page 31
for further information about the turntable.

For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven
for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil.

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Glass turntable

Be sure to keep the areas clean where the
door and oven frame touch when closed. Use
only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or paper towel when

cleaning surfaces. Rinse well.

Product Damage Hazard

Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads, gritty

wash cloths, etc., can damage the control
panel and interior and exterior oven
surfaces. Use a sponge with a mild deter­gent or a paper towel with spray glass
cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to paper
towel; do not spray directly on oven.

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To clean turntable and support, wash in mild,
sudsy water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild
cleanser and scouring sponge. The turntable ano
turntable support are dishwasher-safe.

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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.

netron

O;en cavity

Glass turntable

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.

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 pans so
food does not absorb the energy.

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Microwaves 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.

Operating Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
the microwave oven, follow the precau-

Never cook or reheat a whole egg. 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 bsfore cutting into
them.

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

Liquids heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical-shaped containers) may become

overheated. The liquid may splash out with a

loud noise during or after heating or when adding

a-

Stir before heating

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.

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Operating Safety Precautions
Continued

Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed
glass jars may explode resuking in damage to the
oven or possible personal injury.

Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby

bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high

temperature required for safe sterilization.

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

Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave
anything in the oven when not in use. Fire may
result if someone accidentally starts the oven.

Do not let food or container touch the top or
sides of the oven.

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials
in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.

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.

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If a fire should start in the oven cavity:

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Do not open the oven door.

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Touch STOP/CLEAR to turn oven off.

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Unplug the oven or turn off the power at the
main power supply.

Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave­approved popcorn popper or commercial pack­age designed especially for microwave ovens.

Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag not
designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking
may result in smoke and fire. For microwaving
bags of popcorn, see page 20 for instructions on
using the Popcorn feature.

Do not repop unpopped kernels.

Do not reuse popcorn bags.
Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not

recommended. 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.

Do not operate the microwav? oven unless the
glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate
freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.

Make sure the glass turntable is correct-side up

in oven. Carefully 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 a browning dish is used, the browning

dish bottom must be at least %S inch above the
glass turntable. Follow directions supplied with
browning dish.

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Operating Safety Precautions
Continued

General information

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less

than 110 vofts, cooking times may be longer.

Have a qualified electrician check your electrical

system.

Jo 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. ff 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.

Product Damage Hazard

Remove wire twist-ties from 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 (twist­ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze
or trim).

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Cooking Guide

Reheating chart

STARTING

ITEM

Meat

(Chicken pieces, Cover loosely.
chops, hamburgers, meat
loaf slices)
1 serving Refrigerated

2 servings Refrigerated

Meat Slices (Beef, ham, Cover with gravy or wax
pork, turkey) 1 or more
servings

Stirrable Casseroles and

Main

Dishes

1 serving
2 servings
4-6 servings

Nonstirrable Casseroles
and Main Dishes

1 serving
2 servings
4-6 servings

Soup, Cream

1 cup

1 can (10% oz)

Soup, Clear

1 cup

1 can (10% 02)

TEMP

Room temp

Refrigerated

Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated

Refrigerated
Refrigerated
Refrigerated

Refrigerated

Room temp

Reftigerated

Room temp

TIME/POWER

l-2 min at 70%

2%-4X min at 70%

45 set-1 min par serving at 50%

l-3 min per serving at 50%

2-4 min at 100%
4-6 min at 100%
6-8 min at 100%

5-0 min at 50%

9-12 min at 50%

13-l 6 min at 50%

3-4’/2 min at 50%

5-7 min at 50%

2%-3% min at 100%

4-5% min at 100%

PROCEDURE

paper. C,leck
per servi.ig.

Cover.
time.

Cover with wax paper.

Cover. Stir after half the
time.

Cover. Stir after half the
time.

Stir

after 30 set

after

half the

Pizza

1 slice

1 slice
2 slices
2 slices

Vegetables

1 serving

2 servings

Baked Potato

1
2

Breads

(Dinner or breakfast roll)

1 roll

2 rolls

4 rolls
Pie

Whole
1 slice

Room temp

Refrigerated

Room temp

Refrigerated

Refrigerated
Refrigerated

Refrigerated
Refrigerated

Room temp
Room temp
Room temp

Refrigerated
Refrigerated

15-25 set at 100%
30-40 set at 100%
30-40 sac at 100%
45-55 set at 100%

3/4-1 % min at 100%

1 %-2X min at 100%

l-2 min at 100%

2-3 min at 100% wise. Cover with wax paper.

8-12 set at 100% reheat several, line plate
11-15 set at 100%
18-22 set at 100%

5-7 min at 70%

30 set at 100%

Place on naper towel.

Cover. Stir after half the
time.

Cut potato lengthwise and

then several times cross-

Wrap single roll, bagel or

muffin in paper towel. To

with paper towel. Cover with
another paper towel.

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Cooking Guide
Continued

Vegetable chart

Vegetable cooking is fast and easy using Auto Cook. (See page 14.) Additional cooking procedures, cook

powers and cooking times are provided in this chart for your convenience if you want to cook by time.

VEGETABLE

ARTICHOKES

Fresh

ASPARAGUS

Fresh
Frozen

BEANS

Fresh, Green and Wax
Frozen, Green
Frozen, Lima

BEETS

Fresh, Whole

BROCCOLI

Fresh, Spears
Fresh, Pieces

Frozen, Spears, Cuts,
Chopped

TIME AT 100%

AMOUNT

Pmecl

COOKING PROCEDURE

Trim and rinse. Wrap in plastic

POWEFi

5% El/i min
wrap. Arrange in oven with space
between.

1 lb

12 x 6 in dish. Add % c water. 7-10 min

Cover. Rearrange after 4 min.

1Oozpkg 1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.

7-9 min

Stir after 3 min.

1 lb 1% in pieces. 2 qt casserole. 12X-17% nin

% c water. Cover. Stir after 4 min.

9 oz pkg

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.

4-7 min

Stir after 3 min.

1Ooz pkg 1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover. 5-6 min

Stir after 2 min.

5med 2 qt casserole. % c water. % tsp 15-20 min

salt. Cover. Rearrange every 7 min.

1 ‘55 Ibs 12 x 8 in dish. 2 tb water. Cover.

6-6 min

Rearrange after 5 min.

1 lb

1 in pieces. 2 qt casserole. 2 tb 6-6 min 3-5 min

water. Cover. Stir after 4 min.

10ozpkg 1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover. 5-7 min

Stir after 2 min.

STANDING

TIME

(covered)

3 min

3 min
3 min

5 min
3 min
3 min

3-5 min

2-3 min

3 min

BRUSSELS
SPROUTS

Fresh
Frozen

CABBAGE

Shredded
Wedges

CARROTS

Fresh, Sliced
Frozen, Sliced

CAULIFLOWER

Fresh, Flowerets
Fresh, Whole
Frozen, Flower&s

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4 cups

2 qt casserole. ‘/4 c water. Cover. 4-6 min 3 min
Stir after 3 min.

looz pkg 1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Stir after

3 min.

1 lb

2 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.
Stir after 5 min.

1 lb

12 x 8 in dish. % c water. Cover.

Rearrange after 6 min.

2 cups

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.
Stir after 3 min.

2 cups

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Stir after
3 min.

2 cups

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water.
Cover. Stir after 3 min.

1 lb

Wrap in plastic wrap. Turn over
after 3 min.

1Oozpkg

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.
Stir after 3 min.

6-6 min 3 min

7%13% rrin 3 min

12%15X riin 2-3 min

4-6 min 3 min
6-6 min

3 min

5-7 min 3 min

5%7% min 3 min

5-6 min

3 min

VEGETABLE

CORN

Fresh, on Cob

AMOUNT

2ears
4ears

Frozen, on Cob

Pears
4ears

Frozen, Whole Kernel looz pkg

TIME AT 100%

COOKING PROCEDURE

I 2 x 8 in dish. % c water. Cover.

Turn over. Rearrange after 3 and

POWER

7-10 min

12-16 min

6 min.

12 x 8 in dish. 2 tb water. Cover.

Turn over. Rearrange after 3 and

5%7% min

10%12% min

6 min.

1 qi casserole. 2 tb water. Cover. 4-6 min

Stir after 2 min.

STANDING

TIME

5 min
5 min

3 min

3 min

3 min

(covered)

OKRA

Fresh, Whole
Frozen, Whole or

Sliced

PEAS

Frozen, Black-eyed

Fresh, Green

Frozen, Green

POTATOES

Baked

Boiled

’ SQUASH

Fresh, Acorn

Fresh, Zucchini,
Sliced
Frozen. Mashed

=A lb

loozpkg

IOozpkg

2 cups

loozpkg

1 qt casserole. % c water. ‘/4 tsp

salt. Cover. Stir after 3 min.

1 qt casseroles.
Cover. Stir after

2 tb water.
2 and 4 min.

1 qt casserole. % c water. Cover.

Stir 2 min. 1 qt casserole.

every
% c water. Cover. Stir after 3 min.
1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.

Stir after 2 min.

1 qt casserole. 2 tb water. Cover.
Stir after 2 min.

Pmed
4med

Prick. Place on paper towels. Turn 6%-8 min

over, Rearrange after 4-5 min. Let

stand, wrapped in foil.

4med

Peel and quarter potatoes. 2 qt 9-12 min
casserole. % c water. % tsp salt.
Cover. Rearrange afler 5 min.

1 lb 3 qt

loozpkg 1 qt

casserole. 2 tb water.

Stir after 3 min.

casserole. 2 tb waler.

Cover.
Cover.

Stir after 4 min.

1 whole

Halve. Remove seeds. Wrap each

2 whole half with plastic wrap. Rearrange

after 5 or 6 min.

2 cups 2 qt casserole. 2 tb margarine.

Cover. Stir after 2 min.

1Ooz pkg

I qt casserole. Cover. Break apart
after 2 min. Stir at 2 min intervals.

6%10 min

5-7 min

8-9 min

46 min

6-8 min

3-5 min

3 min

2 min

3 min
3 min

5-10 min

lo-14 min

5-10 min

3 min

6-9 min

7-9 min

3 min

2-5 min

8%-l 1 min 5-10 min

13-16 min

3%5 ‘Yz min

6-8 min

5-10 min

3 min
2 min

SWEET POTATOES

Baked

TOMATOES

Fresh

CANNED
VEGETABLES

2 small
4 small

2med
4med

Prick. Place on paper towels. Turn
over,

Halve tomatoes. Round dish.
Cover. Rearrange once.

15-160~ 1 qt

liquid. Stir once.

Rearrange after

casserole. Drain

4 min.

all but 2 tb

5-9 min

8-13 min

3-5 min

5-10 min
5-10 min

2 min

5-10 min 2 min

2-4 min

2 min

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Cooking Guide
Continued

Meat roasting chart

CUT

BEEF

Standing or
Rolled Rib
(4-6 Ibs)

CYCLE 1

100% POWER

5 min

CYCLE 2

(min per lb)
50% power

Rare: lo-14 min

Med.: 12-15 min

Well: 13-l 6 min

INTERNAL

TEMP AT

REMOVAL

120°F
145°F
160°F

STANDING TEMP AFTER

INTERNAL

TIME STANDING

13 min 140°F

160°F
170°F

Tenderloin
(Less than 2 Ibs)
(More than 2 Ibs)

Chuck or Pot Roast
(cook in ‘A c liquid,
covered)
(2-3 Ibs without

vegetables)

(2-3 Ibs with
3-4 c vegetables)

Eye of Round
(2-3 Ibs)

Hamburger (1 lb
crumbled)

Hamburger Patties
(% lb each)

2 patties

4 patties
PORK

Loin Roast (boneless)
Tenderloin

Bacon
2 slices
4 skes
6 slices

3 min
5 min

4-6 min

1 st Side

2 min
3 min

5 min
3 min

l %-2% min

3-6 min
3-7 min

70% power

Rare: 6-8% min

Med: 7-10 min
Well: 8-l 1 min

50% power

22-28 min
28-32 min

50% power
Rare: 8 min

Med: 9 min

Well: 10 min

2nd Side

l-3 mm
3-4 min

70% power

9%-12X min

9-12s min

120°F
145°F
160°F

120°F
145°F
160°F

165°F

165°F

10 min 140°F

160°F
170°F

15 min
15min

10 min 140°F

160°F
170°F

10 min 170°F
10 min 170°F

Ham
Canned

LAMB

Rack of Lamb (halved
and laced together

1 s Ibs)
Leg or Sirloin

CHICKEN

Whole
Pieces

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5 min

5 min

50% power

6-9 min

50% power

Rare: 11-14 min

Med: 12-15 min
Well: 16-20 min

50% power

Rare: 8-l 1 min

Med: 9-12?4 min

Well: 1 O-l 4 min

70% power

7-10 min

100% power

4-8 min

120°F

120°F
135°F
170°F

120°F
135°F
I 70°F

175°F

175°F

10 min 130°F

10 min

140°F
150°F
180°F

10 min

140°F

150°F
180°F

1G min

185°F

5 min 185°F

CUT

TURKEY

Whole (up to 12 Ibs)

Breast
Legs or Thighs

CYCLE 1

100% POWER

10 min

5 min

CYCLE 2

(min per lb)

12-15 min at 50%

12% min-16 min

al 50%

13-17 min at 70%

INTERNAL

TEMP AT

REMOVAL

170°F
170°F

170°F

STANDING TEMP AFTER

TIME STANDING

15min
15 min

INTERNAL

160°F
160°F

5 min 180°F

CORNISH HEN

5X-8 min

DUCK 10 min

SEAFOOD
Fillets

Steaks
Shrimp 8 Scallops

6%-9% min

at 50%

3%.6 min at 100%

7-9 min at 70%

5-8 min at 70%

175°F
175°F

5 min 180°F
5 min

180°F

3 min

3 min

l-2 min

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Questions And Answers

QUESTIONS

Can I operate my microwave oven without the

turntable or turn the turntable over to accommo-

date a large dish?
Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I

may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?
Can I use either metal or aluminum

pans in my microwave oven?

Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven
appears wavy. Is this normal?

What are the humming noises that I hear when
my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I micro­wave food in it? I thought that this should not

happen.

What does “standing time” mean?

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? How
do I get the best results?

ANSWERS

No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you
will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your
oven must fit on the turntable.

No. When you place a rack on the turntable,
cooking results will be uneven and unpredictable.

Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shield­ing, (use small, flat pieces), small skewers and
shallow foil trays (if tray is 3/4 inch deep and filled
with food to absorb microwave energy). Never
allow metal to touch walls or door.

Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counter­clockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor
when the cooking cycle begins.

This appearance is normal and does not affect
operation of your oven.

You hear the sound of the magnetron tube
cycling on and off when cooking at less than
100% power.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat

to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to

remove food after cooking.
“Standing time” means that food should be taken

out of the oven and covered for additional time
after cooking. This process allows the cooking to

finish, saves energy and frees the oven for

another purpose.

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following

manufacturer’s guidelines or use the One-Touch
Cooking pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use
the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon

as the popping slows to a “pop’ every one or two
seconds. Do not try to repop unpopped kernels.

Use only special microwave poppers, being sure
to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop
popcorn in glass utensils.

If You Need Service Or Assistance

n n n

We suggest you follow these
steps:

1. Before calling for assistance . . .
Performance problems often result from little

things you can find and fix without tools of any

kind.

If nothing operates:

l

Is the power supply cord plugged into a live
circuit with the proper voltage? (See pages
26 and 32.)

l

Have you checked your home’s main fuses or
circuit breaker box?

l

Have you checked the electric company for a

power failure?
lf the microwave oven will not run:
. Is the oven being used as a timer?

l

Is the door firmly closed and latched?

l

Did you touch START?

l

Did you follow the directions exactly?

l

Did you touch STOP/CLEAR twice to cancel

previous programming?
If the microwave cooking times seem too long:

l

Is the electric supply to your home or wall

outlets low or lower than normal? Your electric

company can tell you if the line voltage is low.

Your electrician or service technician can tell

you if the outlet voltage is low.

l

Is the Cook Power at the recommended setting?

l

Are you allowing for more time when cooking

more food at one time?

If the Display shows a time counting down but

the oven is not cooking:

l

Is the oven door closed completely?

l

Have you set the controls as a kitchen timer?

If you do not hear the Programming Tone:

l

Is the command correct?

l

Have the audible signals been cancelled?

If the fan seems to be running slower than
usual:

l

Has the oven been stored in a cold area? The

fan will run slower until the oven warms up to

normal room temperature.

lf there has been a power interruption, the

Display will flash 88:88. Reset the clock

(See page 11.)

2. lf you need assistance*...

Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in
the U.S.:

1-800-253-l 301
and talk with one of our trained consultants. The
consultant can instruct you in how to obtain

satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if
service is necessary, recommend a qualified
service company in your area.

If you prefer, write to:

Mr. William Clark
Consumer Assistance Representative
Whirlpool Corporation
2000 M-63
Benton Harbor, Ml 49022

Please include a day-time phone number in your

correspondence.

3. If you need service*...
Whirlpool has a nationwide

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3ERVICE nies. Whirlpool service

technicians are trained to fulfill

the product warranty and provide after-warranty
service, anywhere in the United States. To locate
the authorized Whirlpool service company in your

area, call our Consumer Assistance Center
telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your
telephone directory Yellow Pages under:

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problem was solved*...

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Contact the Major Appliance Consumer Action

Panel (MACAP). MACAP is a group of indepen­dent consumer experts that voices consumer
views at the highest levels of the major appli­ance industry.

l

Contact MACAP only when the dealer,
authorized servicer and Whirlpool have
failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606

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MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

l

When requesting assistance, please provide:
model number, serial number, date of purchase,
and a complete description of the problem. This
information is needed in order to better respond

to your request.

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WHIRLPOOL”

Microwave Oven Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

From Date of Purchase

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR
WARRANTY
Second Through Fifth Year From
Date of Purchase

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR
A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of the microwave oven.

2. Instruct you how to use the microwave oven.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner accessible light bulbs.
B. Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family household use.
C. Pickup and delivery. This product is designed to be repaired in the home.
D. Damage to microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of

products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.
F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your authorized
Whirlpool distributor or military exchange.

If you need service, first see the “Service or Assistance” section of this book. After checking “Service or
Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number,
l-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.

WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in
materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an
authorized Whirlpools”’ service company.

FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if
defective in materials or workmanship.

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