Whirlpool YMT8116SE, YMT8076SE, MT8118XE, YMT8118SE, YMT8078SE Owner's Manual
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UseAndCare
Table of Contents
(complete) ................... 2
A Note to You ................. 3
Microwave Oven
Safety
Installation
Instructions .................... 6
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ............ 8
Using Your
Microwave Oven .......... 20
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven .......... 35
Cooking Guide ............. 36
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Questions and
Answers.. ...................... 38
Troubleshooting .......... 39
Requesting Assistance
or Service ..................... 41
Index
Warranty ....................... 48
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
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1-800-253-l 301
In Canada for assistance or service,
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MICROWAVE OVEN
MODELS MT81 16XE YMT8116SE YMT8076SE
MT81 18XE YMT8118SE YMT8078SE
MT9114SFYMT9114SF
Table of Contents
A Note to You ............................................
Microwave Oven Safety
Important safety instructions
Precautions to avoid possible exposure
to excessive microwave energy
Installation Instructions ...........................
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven
How your microwave oven works
For the best cooking results
Radio interference ..............................
Testing your microwave oven..
Testing your dinnentvare or
cookware .............................................
Operating safety precautions
Electrical connection ...........................
Microwave oven features ....................
Control panel features ........................
Setting the clock .................................
Using the minute timer.. ......................
Using ADD MINUTE ...........................
Using Your Microwave Oven ..................
Cooking at high cook power..
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Cooking at different cook powers ........
Cooking with more than one
cook cycle ..........................................
Using BAKED POTATOES .................
Using BEVERAGE .............................
Using POPCORN ...............................
Using FROZEN ENTREE ...................
Using DEFROST ................................
Defrosting tips ....................................
Using REHEAT.. .................................
Reheating tips ....................................
Using BREAKFAST ............................
Using VEGETABLES ..........................
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ...........
Cooking Guide ........................................
Microwave cooking tips.. .....................
Questions and Answers .........................
Troubleshooting ......................................
Requesting Assistance or Service .........
Index ........................................................
Warranty ..................................................
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy
to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years
of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read
it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
You can find this information on the model
and serial number plate (see diagram in
the “Microwave oven features” section for
location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
Our Consumer Assistance
Center number is toll free.
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IN CANADA, for assistance or service, see the “Requesting
Assistance or Service” section.
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1-800-253-1301 1
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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
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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:
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
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.
WARNING:
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or intended use as described in this manual.
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Q Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
l Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in
this section. l Do not operate the microwave oven if it
. The microwave oven must be
grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the
“Installation Instructions” section. only by qualified service personnel. Call
l Install or locate the microwave oven
only in accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
l Some products such as whole eggs
in the shell and sealed containers for example, closed glass jars - may
explode and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
To reduce the risk of burns,
l Use the microwave oven only for its
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.
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
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The microwave oven should be serviced
an authorized Whirlpool service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any openings on
the microwave oven.
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l 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.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
*Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
.See door surface cleaning instructions
in the “Caring for Your Microwave
Oven” section.
*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.
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- Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
- Do not mount over a sink.
- Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven when the micro-
wave oven is in operation.
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 Whirlpool service
technician has checked it and made any
needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table,
or shelf that is strong enough to hold the
oven and the food and utensils you put
in it. (The control side of the unit is
the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven.) The weight of the oven
is about 40 Ibs (18kg). The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above
50°F (10%) for proper operation.
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Fire Hazard
Do not install the oven next to or
over a heat source.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or electrical shock.
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NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or
rear air intake openings. Allow a few inches
of space at the back of the oven where the
intake openings are located. Blocking the air
intake openings and exhaust vents could
cause damage to the oven and poor cooking
results. Make sure the microwave oven legs
are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents
are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety
device automatically turns the oven off. The
oven will not work until it has cooled enough.
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Exhaust vents Exhaust vents J
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bottom in front)
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bottom in front)
Air intake
openings openings
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.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in death, fire, or
electrical shock.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In
the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for the electric
current. The microwave oven is equipped
with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
WARNING:
grounding can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service-
man if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as
to whether the microwave oven is properly
grounded.
Improper use of the
Do not use an extension cord. If the power
supply cord is too short, have a qualified
electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This appliance must be connected to
a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring
system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the equip-
ment grounding terminal or lead on the
appliance.
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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.
Explosion Hazard
Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the
microwave oven.
Doing so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
How your microwave oven works
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make
its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks
the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
food as it turns on the turntable.
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Magnetron
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Oven cavity
The glass turntable of your microwave
oven lets microwaves pass through. Then
they bounce off a metal floor, back through
the glass turntable, and are absorbed by
the food.
Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal containers so food does
not absorb the energy.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (for example, roasts
or baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during
the cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the
heat that does the cooking.
Glass turntable
Metal
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NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable cookware is not suitable and
it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
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For the best cooking results
l Always cook food for the shortest cooking
time recommended. Check to see how the
food is cooking. If needed, touch the ADD
MINUTE pad while the oven is operating or
after the cooking cycle is over (see the
“Using ADD MINUTE” section).
l 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.
l 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.
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:
l Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces
of the oven.
l Adjusting the receiving antenna of the
radio or television.
l Moving the receiver away from the
microwave oven.
l Plugging the microwave oven into a
different outlet so that the microwave
oven and receiver are on different
branch circuits.
Testing your microwave oven
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold
water in a glass container in
the oven. Close the door.
Make sure it latches. Follow
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the directions in the “Cooking
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to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When
the time is up, the water should be heated.
at high cook power” section
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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 cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating. In rare cases, poached
eggs have been known to explode. Cover
poached eggs and allow a standing time of
one minute before cutting into them.
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T!iiisk
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For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
containers shaped like cylinders) may
become overheated. The liquid may splash
out with a loud noise during or after heating
or when adding ingredients (coffee granules,
tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven and
possibly injure someone.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
Stir before heating
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Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not
heat containers, but heat from the food can
make the container hot.
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result.
At the end of the recommended cooking time,
potatoes should be slightly firm because they
will continue cooking during standing time.
After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil and
set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened.
If you practice programming the oven,
put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper
in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
Fire could result.
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Do not operate the microwave oven unless
the glass turntable is securely in place and
can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in
either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in
the oven. Carefully place the cookware on
your turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.
Handle your turntable with care when
removing it from the oven to avoid possibly
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or
breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for
a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least % inch (5mm)
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, cookinq times
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
Glass turntable
Circuit breaker
or fuse box
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Microwave oven features
(Model MT81 16XE shown - your model may have different styling)
Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven’s basic features:
1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to
open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield 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. See pages 9, 13,
and 35 for more details.
5. Turntable Support (under turntable).
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel
to perform all functions. See pages 15
and 16 for more information.
7. Light. Automatically turns on when door
is opened or when oven is operating.
8. Cooking Guide Label.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate
(on back).
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Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you
select a desired cooking function quickly and
easily. All you have to do is touch the
necessary Command pad. The following is
a list of all the Command and Number pads
located on the control panel. For more
information, see pages 17-34.
1. Display. The display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking
time settings, and cooking functions.
2. REHEAT. Touch this pad l-4 times to
reheat food from one of four preset
categories. You do not need to enter
cooking time or cook power. See
page 32 for more information.
3. DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by
Number pads to thaw frozen food. See
page 30 for more information.
4. POPCORN. Touch this pad l-3 times to
pop a bag of popcorn in any of three
sizes. You do not need to enter cooking
time or cook power. See page 28 for
more information.
5. BREAKFAST. Touch this pad 1-3 times
to cook breakfast foods from one of three
preset categories. You do not need to
enter cooking time or cook power. See
page 33 for more information.
6. VEGETABLES. Touch this pad l-2 times
to cook vegetables from one of two
preset categories. You do not need to
enter cooking time or cook power. See
page 34 for more information.
7. BAKED POTATOES. Touch this pad
followed by Number pads to bake l-4
potatoes. You do not need to enter
cooking time or cook power. See
page 25 for more information.
8. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat
a beverage. The oven will automatically
heat for a preset time and cook power.
See page 27 for more information.
9. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad
to heat a frozen entree. The oven will
automatically heat for a preset time
and cook power. See page 29 for
more information.
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10. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed
by Number pads to enter cooking times.
See pages 20,22, and 24 for more
information.
11. 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 or faster the “cooking speed.”
See page 21 for more information.
CLOCK SET. Touch this pad followed
12.
by Number pads to enter the correct
time of day. See page 17 for more
information.
Number Pads. Touch Number pads to
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enter cooking times, cook powers, and
quantities.
START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start
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a function that you have set.
ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook
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for one minute at 100% cook power or
to add an extra minute to your cooking
cycle. See page 19 for more information.
OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase
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an incorrect command or to cancel a
program during cooking. This pad will
not erase time of day.
NOTES:
l If you choose an automatic cooking
function and change your mind, you must
press OFF/CANCEL before you choose
another automatic cooking function.
l If you attempt to enter unacceptable
instructions, three tones will sound, and
“Err” will appear on the display. Touch
OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.
. Once you choose a function, an indica-
tor light (A) will flash as a prompt for the
next action you need to perform.
l If you choose a function but do not press
another command pad within one minute,
the display returns to the time of day and
you have to start over.
l If you have entered all settings for a
function but do not touch the Start/Enter
pad in 5 seconds, the Start? indicator light
will flash.
l If you open the door while the oven is on
and then shut the door, the Start? indicator
light will flash.
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
l A programming tone will sound each
time you touch a pad.
l Four tones signal the end of a cooking
cycle and two tones will sound every
minute until you open the door or press
the Off/Cancel pad.
l Three tones will sound if you enter
incorrect instructions.
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
0
If you do not want to continue cooking:
. Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
l TOUCH
NOTE: Before setting a function, touch
OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other
function is on.
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Setting the clock
When your microwave oven is first plugged l If you enter an incorrect time, three tones
in, or after a power failure, the display will will sound, “Err,” then “0” will appear on the
show “:‘I. If a time of day is not set, “:” will
stay on the display until you set the clock or
another function.
NOTES:
l You can only set the clock if the oven is
not cooking food.
To set time:
display. Re-enter the correct time.
l If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting
the clock, the clock will return to the time
already on the display.
1. Choose the setting.
2. Enter the time of day.
Example for 530:
3. Touch CLOCK/SET or
START/ENTER.
TOUCH
CLOCK
SET
0
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
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TOUCH
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(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
YOU SEE
START
ENTER
0
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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.
NOTES:
l You can use the minute timer to set a
delayed start time. Set the delayed start
time with the minute timer by following
Steps 1 and 2 below. Then set cook time
as described in the “Using Your Microwave
Oven” section.
1. Touch “0.”
l You cannot set the minute timer while
using the oven.
2. Enter the time to be
counted down.
Start the countdown.
3.
NOTE: At any time touch OFF/CANCEL
to cancel the minute timer.
At end of timer cycle:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until you
open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL. The
display will then return to the time of day.
TOUCH
TOUCH YOU SEE
START
ENTER
YOU SEE
(Start? indicator
light flashes after
5 seconds)
0
YOU SEE
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Using ADD MINUTE
ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one
minute at 100% cook power or add an extra
minute to the current cooking cycle at the
current cook power. You can also use it to
extend cooking time in multiples of one
minute, up to 99 minutes.
NOTES:
. To extend cooking time in multiples of one
minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly
during cooking.
Before starting:
1. Make sure the food is in the
oven and the door is closed.
l You can use ADD MINUTE when timed
cooking, defrosting, or running any function with preset time (for example,
BEVERAGE).
l If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook-
ing, the oven will cook at the currently
selected cook power.
2. Touch ADD MINUTE.
3. Start the oven.
During cooking:
Touch ADD MINUTE.
TOUCH
TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
(For 5 seconds, Time
indicator flashes. After 5
seconds, Stat-t? indicator
light flashes)
(example for 1 minute)
ADD
MINUTE
0
(example: twice
for 2 minutes)
(example for original
time of 2:45)
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Using Your Microwave Oven
This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these
instructions carefully.
NOTE: The display times shown on the following pages are examples only. Your display may
show different times depending on your model.
Cooking at high cook power
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Set the cooking time.
Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:
3. Start the oven.
TOUCH
COOK
TIME
0
TOUCH
1
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3
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TOUCH
START
ENTER
0
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until you
open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL. The
display will then return to the time of day.
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(cooking time counts
down)
YOU SEE
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.
COOK POWER
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NAME WHEN TO USE IT
1 O=l 00% of full power High l Quick heating many convenience foods and
foods with high water content, such as soups
and beverages
l Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground
meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables
9=90% of full power
8=80% of full power
7=70% of full power
Medium-High
l Heating cream soups
l Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles
l Cooking and heating foods that need a cook
power lower than high (for example, whole fish
and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast
. Reheating a single serving of food
6=60% of full power
l Cooking requiring special care, such as
cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards
l Finishing cooking casseroles
5=50% of full power
4=40% of full power
Medium
Medium-Low,
Defrost
l Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts
l Melting chocolate
l Simmering stews
l Heatina oastries
l Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,
ooultrv. and orecooked foods
2=20% of full power
l=lO% of full power
Low
l Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream
l Keeping food warm
l Taking chill out of fruit
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1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
2. Set the cooking time.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds:
3. Set the cook power.
TOUCH
TOUCH
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
TOUCH YOU SEE
Example for 50% cook power:
NOTES:
l You cannot enter a cook power higher
than 10. If you touch a number from 2
to 9 after you touch Number pad 1, the
cook power will become the second
number you touched. For example, if
you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the
cook power would be “4.”
l If you touch Number pad 0, then
another number, your microwave oven
will ignore Number pad 0.
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TOUCH YOU SEE
(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
4. Start the oven.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
(cooking time counts
down)
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
To see the cook power during
TOUCH
YOU SEE
YOU SEE
cooking:
COOK
NOTE: If you wish to change the cook
power press the desired Number pad.
POWER
0
(example for 50%
cook power)
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 4 cycles.
NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for
cooking times and power levels.
1. Put the food in the oven and
close the door.
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2. Set the cooking time for the first
cycle.
Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE
TOUCH
FE
0
YOU SEE
7
cl
(Start? Indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
3. Set the cook power for the first
cycle.
Example for 50% cook power:
NOTES:
l You cannot enter a cook power higher
than IO. If you touch a number from 2
to 9 after you touch Number pad 1, the
cook power will become the second
number you touched. For example, if
you touch Number pads 1 and 4 the
cook power would be “4.”
l If you touch Number pad 0, then
another number, your microwave oven
will ignore Number pad 0.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the
cooking time and cook power
for each additional cycle.
TOUCH
TOUCH YOU SEE
YOU SEE
5
cl
(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
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5. Start the oven.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
(first cycle’s cooking time
counts down, followed by
cooking times for each
additional cycle)
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
Changing instructions
You can change the cook power for a cycle
only before you start to set the next cycle.
To change cook power repeat Step 3. If you
want to change the cooking time for a cycle
touch OFF/CANCEL and start over.
Using BAKED POTATOES
Your microwave oven cooks l-4 baking
potatoes (up to 16 oz [45Og] total weight)
by automatically choosing baking time and
cook power. Before baking, remember to
pierce potato with a fork several times.
After cooking, let potato stand 5 minutes
wrapped in foil.
1. Put pierced potatoes in the oven
and close the door.
NOTE: If more time is needed do not touch
the BAKED POTATOES pad again. Use
ADD MINUTE. (See “Using ADD MINUTE”
in the “Getting to Know” section.)
YOU SEE
2. Touch BAKED POTATOES.
TOUCH YOU SEE
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3. Enter the number of potatoes.
TOUCH
4
I
(example for
4 potatoes)
YOU SEE
(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
(example for 4 potatoes)
4. Start the oven.
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
NOTES:
l If you do not enter a number after
touching BAKED POTATOES you will see
“1” with the Qty.? and Baked Potatoes
indicator lights on and the Start? indicator
light flashing. You can touch the Start/
Enter pad to bake one potato or enter
another number to bake more. If you do
not touch any pad, the Baked Potatoes
function will cancel out.
l If you touch a Number pad above 4, you
will hear three tones and see “Err” on the
display for one second, followed by “1-4”
with the Qty.? and Baked Potatoes indicator lights on.
l If you touch the Start/Enter pad before
entering the number of servings, the oven
will automatically be set to bake one potato.
TOUCH
START
ENTER
0
YOU SEE
(cooking time counts
down)
YOU SEE
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Using BEVERAGE
BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 to 10 ounce
(240mL to 300mL) beverage by touching
just one pad.
1. Place a cup of a beverage in the
oven and close the door.
2. Touch BEVERAGE.
3. Start the oven.
At end of heating time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
TOUCH
START
ENTER
0
YOU SEE
(heating time counts
down)
YOU SEE
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Using POPCORN
POPCORN lets you pop a 3.5 oz (1 OOg),
3.0 oz (85g), or 1.75 oz (509) bag of commercially packaged microwave popcorn by
touching just 2 pads. Pop only one package
at a time. If you are using a microwave
popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions. Try several brands to decide
which gives best popping results. For best
results, use fresh bags of popcorn. Cooking
performance may vary with brand and fat
content.
For Models YMT8076SE and
YMT8078SE, do not unfold bag when
popping 3.0 (859) to 3.5 (1009) oz bags of
popcorn, because in small size oven cavity,
bag can become stuck between turntable
and oven wall.
1. Place the bag in the center of
the turntable and close the
door.
Fire Hazard
Do not repop unpopped kernels.
Do not reuse popcorn bags.
Doing so can result in death, fire,
or burns.
2. Touch POPCORN.
NOTE: If you touch POPCORN 4 times,
the oven will return to the 3.5 oz (1 OOg)
setting.
3. Start the oven.
At end of heating time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
TOUCH
POPCORN
0
once for 3.5 02
twice
for 3.0 oz (859)
three times for
1.75 02 (5og)
TOUCH
START
ENTER
0
YOU SEE
(1OOg)
bags)
(popping time counts
down)
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Using FROZEN ENTREE
FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen
entree between 8 and 12 oz (2409 and
3409) by touching just 2 pads.
NOTES:
l If more time is needed do not touch the
FROZEN ENTREE pad again. Use ADD
MINUTE. (See “Using ADD MINUTE” in
the “Getting to Know” section.)
l Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for
preparation of the frozen entree.
1. Place the frozen entree on the
turntable and close the door.
2. Touch FROZEN ENTREE.
3. Start the oven.
At end of cooking time:
Four tones will sound.
Two tones will sound every minute until
you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL
to return the display to the time of day.
TOUCH YOU SEE
(Start? indicator light
flashes after 5 seconds)
TOUCH YOU SEE
START
ENTER
0
YOU SEE
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