Whirlpool MB7120XY manual

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    Use & Care Guide / Yodel and se&l number plate (on frame bethi door) Auto cook - f4uw Auto defrost - gulds MICRO WAVE OVEN MB7120XY[...]

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    Contents Page Important Safety lnstrudlons ........................ .3 Precautbns To Avold Posslbls Exposure To Excssslve Mlorowave Energy ......................... .4 Gettlng Acqualnted .......................................... .5 Microwave oven features ............................... .5 Control panel features ...................................[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effklent operatbn. However, as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatbn and safety precautbns which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon and prevent damage to the unlt. To reduce the risk of fire, electrkal shock, InJury to persons,[...]

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    You are responsible for: l Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements.’ The micro- wave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper operation. l Property connecting the oven to electrical supply and grounding it.’ l Operating the oven with the g[...]

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    Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. One-Touch Boor Open Button. Push to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate un[...]

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    Control panel features 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 folbwing is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information. see pages 1 o-25. Audible signals are available to guide you wh[...]

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    11. TlMEFUPAUSE Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages. See pages 11 and 22 for more information. 12. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command, cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during cooking. Touch it twice to cancel a program during cooking or to clear the Display[...]

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    If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Cook wlth Auto Cook 1. Put food in the oven and close the Cooking with Auto Cook lets door. you cook common mbro- 2. Touch AUTO COOK. wave-prepared foods without needing to program 3. Seled an Auto Cook setting. (See mm times and Cook Powers. settings listed by the AUTO COOK Command Pad.) Touch the Numbe[...]

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    If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Add a minute to your 1. Make sure food is in the cooklng oven and the door closed. Touching ADD MINUTE lets 2. Touch ADD MINUTE. you cook for a minute at 100% Cook Power. Pause durlng cooklng 1. Put food in oven and close Touching PAUSE allows you the door. to stop the oven between 2. Touch the desired N[...]

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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 STOPCLEAR and ‘1 :OO” will app[...]

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    Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, the Display flashes ‘33133”. lf the electric power ever goes off, the Display will again flash all 8’s when the power comes back on. You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display will be blank after cooking. 1. 2. 3. Touch STOP/CLEAR, then touch AUTO START/CLOCK. The Display will [...]

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    Usln Your Microwave Oven Cont%ued 12 1 Using STOP/CLEAR Touch STOP/CLEAR once to: l Erase instructions if you make a mistake during programming. l Cancel the Minute Timer. l Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. Touch STOP/CLEAR twice to: l Cancel a program during cooking. NOTE: The oven may be stopped during a cycle ~T;~;;gr~~zror. Close the d[...]

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    Cooking at lower cook powers For best resutts, some recipes call for bwer Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the sbwer 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 folbwing chart gives the percentage of Cook Pow[...]

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    Usln Your Microwave Oven Cont nued 9 * . m . . 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: Rolls, muffins; Casserole; Baked potatoes; Fresh vegetables and Frozen vege- tables. All you [...]

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    Auto cook chart SElllNG AMOUNT 1 Rolls, muffins l-8 pieces PROCEDURE Arrange on a double layer of paper towels; cover with another towel. 2 Casserole l-4 cups To reheat. flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving, if possible. 3 Baked potatoes l-6 med. size Prick; place on paper towel directly on turntabl[...]

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    gift nFey Mkrowave Oven B Defrosting 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; Ground meat; Chicken, whole; and Chicken pieces. All you do is touch the Number Pad assigned to the desired category and [...]

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    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 wan-n portions and cbse the door. ‘PRESS START will appear. 9. Touch START to complete defrosting. 10. After defrosting, the oven will stop and direc- tions will appear on the Display. Open the door [...]

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    Usln Your Mlcrowave Oven Contkued Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a cerlain bngth of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another auto- matically. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch Number Pads for the co[...]

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    cyde. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power. 6. Touch START. The Cook Indicator will come on and the Display counts down the time to show how much oooking time is left in each cycle. When the cooking time ends, a long tone will sound. The Display will then show the time of day. Changlng or addlng lnstructlons You can cha[...]

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    Usln Your Mkrowave Oven Conhued 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. lf the time of day is not on the Display, touch STOP/CLEAR once or twice. 1. m 2- mm Put food in the ove[...]

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    Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute, at 100% Cook Power, 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 tim[...]

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    Usln Your Mkrowave Oven Cordnued 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 cyde. (See Pages 12-13.) The POWER LEVEL Command pad must be touched between cydes. l [...]

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    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 99 minutes, 99 seconds of delay. 1. Put in food and dose the door. 2. Make sure the dock is set to the correct time of day. 3. Touch Number Pads to enter the desired start time. This example shows a 4:30 start ti[...]

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    Using The Browner Brownw The Browner allows you to brown foods after microwave cooking. Preheating the Browner shortens browning time and helps keep food moist and juicy. Use utensils that are both oven and microwave safe. Do not use wax paper, plastic wrap, paper towels or plastic&yrofoam containers. Uee oven mltto after browning because conta[...]

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    Browner chart Preheat Browner 2 minutes. 7. 6. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Touch TIMER/PAUSE to program a pause to allow you to return the food to the oven for browning. Touch Number Pads for the browning time you want. Touch BROWNER. Touch START. The COOK Indicator will come on to show the oven is cooking. The Display counts down the time to show how much [...]

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    Installation Instructions Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven 1. Empty the microwave oven and dean 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 [...]

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    4. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. recommended.) lt is recommended that a A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused separate circuit serving only this appliance electrical suppfy is required. flmedelay fuse is be provided. 5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS ElectrIcal Shock Hazard Improper use of the groundlng plug c[...]

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    Caring For Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. The glass turntable may be removed for deaning; 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 32 for further information[...]

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    How Your Microwave Oven Works Glau turntable Metal fkkr Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. lt causes fond to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that nooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. ;T cannot see them, but you can see what they A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves[...]

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    Operating Safety Precautions Stir before bdng I To reducs the rlsk of burns, flre, elsctrkal sh- Injury to person* or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow the prscautlons on pages 30-S. I Never wok or reheat a whole egg. Steam build- up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and bum you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs b[...]

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    Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). ll is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe steriliiatbn. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it [...]

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    &?:3FaSafety Precautions / Glauturntabk Do not pop popuXn, except in a microwave- approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age 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 instruc[...]

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    General information II your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. Jo for safe usa. put it into the oven with a cup of water beslde It Cook on 100% Cook Power for one minute. If the dlsh gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, etc.) absorb microwave energy, [...]

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    Cooking Guide Browner recipes I Nachoa Grand4 ‘/z (12 oz) bag tortilla chips ‘h cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese ‘I3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Choose your favorites from: Chopped green and/or red pepper Sliced black olives Chopped pepperoni Chopped green chiles Chopped onion I Spread tortilla chips on turntable. Sprinkle with your favorite[...]

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    % cup li9ht brown sugar % cup f bur ‘I2 cup rolled oats ‘I3 cup chopped walnuts ‘12 teaspoon ground cinnamon ‘1, teaspoon ground nutmeg % cup butter, softened 4 medium cooking apples, peeled, cored. and thinly sliced Combine all ingredients except apples. Mix until crumbly. Layer half of sliced apples into an &inch square glass dish. Sp[...]

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    Cooklng Gukle Contlnued Microwave cooking chart POULTBY. FISH. SFAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. POWER FOOD LEVEL TIME Bacon 100% X-1 ‘1, minlslice Ground beef 100% 4-6 min for casseroles (1 lb) Hamburger 100% 1 st side 2 min patties (2) 2nd side 1 ‘lz to 2’12 min Hamburger patties (4) 100% 1 st side 21/2 min 2nd side 2-3 min Meat ba[...]

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    Questions And Answers QUESTlONS 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? ANSWERS No. lf you remove or turn over the turntable[...]

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    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 nothlng operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l[...]

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    2. If you need asslstanw*,. Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere In the U.S.: 1400-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consuttant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service company in you[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty MWw7 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSV replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolsY service company. UMfTED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date o[...]