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Microwave Ovens
A Note to You..................................... |
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Microwave Oven Safety ................... |
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Installation Instructions.................... |
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Getting to Know Your |
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Microwave Oven................................ |
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How your microwave |
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oven works...................................... |
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Radio interference.......................... |
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For the best cooking results ......... |
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Testing your microwave oven ....... |
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Testing your dinnerware or |
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cookware......................................... |
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Operating safety precautions........ |
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Electrical connection...................... |
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Microwave oven features .............. |
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Control panel features ................. |
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Using PERSONAL CHOICE......... |
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Built-in kits .................................... |
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Setting the clock .......................... |
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Using the minute timer ................ |
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Using Your Microwave Oven........... |
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Cooking at high cook power....... |
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Cooking at different |
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Cooking with more than |
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EZ-Choice cooking ...................... |
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EZ-Choice cooking chart............. |
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Using AUTO DEFROST................ |
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Defrosting tips .............................. |
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Using ADD MINUTE ..................... |
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Using WARM HOLD..................... |
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Cooking Guide................................. |
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Caring for Your |
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Microwave Oven ............................. |
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Questions and Answers................. |
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Troubleshooting............................... |
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Requesting Assistance or |
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Service.............................................. |
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Warranty ........................................... |
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1-800-461-5681
Call our Consumer Assistance Centre with questions or comments.
MODELS YMT1130SG YMT1151SG
3828W5A0713/4359674B
A NOTE TO YOU
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance.
The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in the “Getting to Know” section).
Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.
Model Number ________________________________
Serial Number ________________________________
Purchase Date ________________________________
Dealer Name __________________________________
Dealer Address________________________________
Dealer Phone ________________________________
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.
Our Consumer Assistance Centre number is toll free. |
1-800-461-5681 |
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To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com/canada
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
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You will be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don’t follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
•Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
•Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS 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 installation instructions.
•Some products such as whole eggs 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 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.
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven.
•Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
•Do not mount over a sink.
•Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
•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 purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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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.
(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1)door (bent),
(2)hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3)door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
1.Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until an authorized service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
2.Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven.) The weight of the oven is about 18 kg (40 lbs). The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 10°C (50°F) for proper operation.
NOTE: (for model YMT1130SG only) You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the “Built-in kits” section.
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
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Do not install oven next to or over a heat source without a CUL or CSA approved trim kit.
Doing so can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
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Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING – Improper use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.
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, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal floor Glass turntable
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.
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.
FOR THE BEST COOKING RESULTS
•Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using add minute” section).
•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes. This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked.
•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use wax paper, or microwave-approved paper towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking.
TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
To test the oven put about 250 mL (1 cup) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.
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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 lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open.
•Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.
•Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
•Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
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•Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
•For best results, stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially containers shaped like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven.
•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.
•Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
•Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
•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. Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
•When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 5 mm (3⁄16 inch) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
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MICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES
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POTATOES |
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FROZEN |
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PIZZA |
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Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features:
1.One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door.
2.Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed.
3.Window with Metal Shield. The shield prevents microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4.Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity
floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results.
5.Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).
6.Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions.
7.Light (not shown). Automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running.
8.Cooking Guide Label.
9.Model and Serial Number Plate.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel.
For more information on these features, see “Using your microwave oven” section.
1.Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking functions.
2.POPCORN. Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to pop a bag of popcorn in any of three sizes.
3.BAKED POTATOES. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to bake potatoes.
4.DINNER PLATE. Touch this pad 1 or 2 times to reheat a dinner plate of refrigerated food.
5.FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to heat a frozen entree.
6.FRESH VEGETABLES. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to cook fresh vegetables.
7.PIZZA REHEAT. Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to reheat slices of pizza.
8.BEVERAGE. Touch this pad 1 to 2 times to reheat a beverage.
9.BAKED GOODS. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to heat baked goods.
10.CASSEROLE. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to heat a casserole.
11.AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight.
12.PERSONAL CHOICE. Touch this pad and a Number pad to turn off tones, turn off the automatic start of EZ-Choice cooking, or to change weight measurement to kilograms.
13.WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 minutes. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.
14.ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100% cook power.
15.COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time.
16.COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the power wattage and the faster the “cooking speed.”
17.CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.
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18.Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, selection, quantities, or weights.
19.START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function you have set.
20.OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command or twice to cancel a program during cooking. This pad will not erase the time of day.
NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable instructions, “ERROR” will appear on the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
Audible signals
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven:
•A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.
•Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle or Minute Timer function.
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CONTROL PANEL FEATURES (CONT.)
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
If you do not want to continue cooking:
• Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
•TOUCH
OFF
CANCEL
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other function is on.
Using the child lock
The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave when you do not want them to.
To lock the control panel:
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
until LOCK appears and 2 tones sound (4 seconds)
“L” will appear on the display if a pad is touched.
To unlock the control panel:
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
until LOCK disappears (4 seconds)
USING PERSONAL CHOICE
PERSONAL CHOICE lets you turn off tones, turn off the automatic start of EZ-Choice cooking, or switch weight measurement back and forth between pounds and kilograms.
1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
2. To turn off tones, touch a Number pad.
TOUCH YOU SEE
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ENTER
START
To turn tones back on, repeat this step.
To turn off automatic start of EZ-Choice cook:
TOUCH YOU SEE
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ENTER |
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START
ENTER
START
You will now have to touch START/ENTER to start EZ-Choice cooking. To set up your microwave oven to start without the START/ENTER pad, repeat this step.
To change weight measurement to kilograms:
TOUCH YOU SEE
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ENTER |
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ENTER
START
To change weight measurement back to pounds, repeat this step.
3. Touch START/ENTER.
TOUCH |
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START
ENTER 
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BUILT-IN KITS (FOR MODEL YMT1130SG)
You can build in your microwave oven by using a trim kit. These kits are available from your dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number, by calling your nearest Inglis Appliance Service branch (see list in the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section).
NOTE: To build in your microwave oven over a thermal oven, contact your dealer for a list of approved, electric single ovens.
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MK1130XGB |
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White |
MK1130XGQ |
76 cm (30") |
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USING THE MINUTE TIMER
You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
NOTE: If you want to use other Command pads while the minute timer is counting down, touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the minute timer.
1.Touch COOK TIME.
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
2. Enter the time to be counted down.
Example for 3 minutes:
TOUCH
SETTING THE CLOCK
When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display shows “0”. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will again show “0” when the power comes back on.
NOTES:
•You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct time of day after cooking.
•If you have touched in an incorrect time, such as 12:65, “Err” will flash on the display. Re-enter a correct time.
1.Choose the setting.
TOUCH
CLOCK
SET
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 3:25:
TOUCH
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3.Complete your entry.
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
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3.Set a “0” cook power.
TOUCH
COOK 0
POWER
4.Start the countdown.
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
(display counts down set time)
5. At the end of the set time:
(3 tones sound)
TOUCH
OFF
CANCEL
The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully.
COOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER
1.Put the food in the oven and close the door.
2.Set the cooking time.
TOUCH |
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COOK |
ENTER |
TIME |
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Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
TOUCH YOU SEE
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ENTER 
COOK
4. At the end of the cooking time:
(3 tones sound)
YOU SEE
TOUCH
OFF
CANCEL
The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS
For best results, some recipes call for different 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 use.
The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.
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•Heating rice, pasta, or stirrable casseroles |
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Medium |
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•Melting chocolate |
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3=30% of full power |
Medium-Low, |
•Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, |
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Defrost |
poultry, and precooked foods |
2=20% of full power |
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•Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream |
1=10% of full power |
Low |
•Keeping food warm |
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•Taking chill out of fruit |
NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the COOK POWER pad as a second Minute Timer by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK
POWERS (CONT.)
1.Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2.Set the cooking time.
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
TOUCH
7 |
3 |
0 |
3.Set the cook power.
TOUCH
COOK
POWER
Example for 50% cook power:
TOUCH
5
4.Start the oven.
TOUCH
START
ENTER 
(Cooking time counts down.)
5. At the end of the cooking time:
TOUCH
OFF
CANCEL
(3 tones sound)
The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.
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, for up to 3 cycles.
You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, when you use AUTO DEFROST, it must be the first cycle.
1.Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2.Set the cooking time for the first cycle.
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
TOUCH
7 |
3 |
0 |
3.Set the cook power for the first cycle.
TOUCH
COOK
POWER
Example for 50% cook power:
TOUCH
5
4.Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle.
5.Start the oven.
TOUCH |
YOU SEE |
START
ENTER 
COOK
After the first cycle is over, 2 tones sound and the next cycle(s) will count down.
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USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE
COOK CYCLE (CONT.)
6. At the end of the cooking time:
(3 tones sound)
TOUCH
OFF
CANCEL
The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.
EZ-CHOICE COOKING
You can cook common microwave-prepared foods just by choosing a category and quantity. EZ-Choice has preset times and cook powers for nine categories.
To EZ-Choice cook, follow the steps below:
1. Touch the pad for the food you want.
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EZ-CHOICE |
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POPCORN |
BAKED |
DINNER |
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(3 SIZES) |
POTATOES |
PLATE |
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FROZEN |
FRESH |
PIZZA |
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ENTREE |
VEGETABLES |
REHEAT |
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BEVERAGE |
BAKED |
CASSEROLE |
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GOODS |
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2.Touch the pad again if you want a different serving size. (See “EZ-Choice cooking chart” on the next page for serving sizes available.)
3.The oven starts heating in a few seconds (unless the automatic start has been turned off).
EZ-CHOICE COOKING CHART
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TOUCH |
SERVING SIZE |
DIRECTIONS |
PAD |
PAD |
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Popcorn |
once |
100 g (3.5 oz) |
• Follow package directions. |
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twice |
85 g (3.0 oz) |
• Use a popcorn package which is made especially for |
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3 times |
50 g (1.75 oz) |
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microwave cooking. |
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• Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. |
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• Pop only 1 package at a time. |
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• Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while |
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popping popcorn. |
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• If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow |
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manufacturer’s instructions. |
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• How well your popcorn cooks will depend on the brand |
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of popcorn and how much fat it has in it. Try several |
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brands to decide which pops the best. For best results, |
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use fresh bags of popcorn. |
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Baked |
once |
1 (283 to 369 g) |
• Pierce potato several times with fork. |
potatoes |
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[10 to 13 oz] |
• Place in center of the oven on paper towel. |
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twice |
2 (454 to 567 g) |
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• After cooking, let stand for 5 minutes. |
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[16 to 20 oz] |
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3 times |
3 (680 to 850 g) |
• No cover. |
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[24 to 30 oz] |
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4 times |
4 (907 g to 1 kg) |
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[32 to 40 oz] |
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