Whirlpool MCB790XT manual

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    Contents puqe Parts and Features -1 L Using AUTO SET Before You Install Your Defrosting with Microwave Energy 12 Convection Microwave Oven 3 Cooking Automatically after Before You Use Your Convection Defrosting 14 Microwave Oven 3 Cooking with the Temperature Probe 16 Precautions to Avoid Possible Using KEEP WARM.. 19 Exposure to Excessive Convecti[...]

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    Fill out and return the Wlicrowave Registration Card” included with your oven. If the card is missing, please send the model number of your convection microwave oven with your name and address to... Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will help us r[...]

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    IMPORTANT SAF’ETY INSTRUCTIONS Convection microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years. They are 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 opera- tion and prevent dama[...]

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    Using your convection microwave oven Convection microwave oven controls TI - - Ir lstructions for each control are covered on the fc )Ilowing pages Read them carefully. iere are three parts in the control section. The Digital DlsplayiClock and indicator Lights Command Pads Number Pads When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and the Display w[...]

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    Programming tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction is not correct, or because the tones have been removed, EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you will not hear a tone, The instruction is not correct. If you want to remove the If you want to repla[...]

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    Using the minute timer The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is operating. It works like a kitchen timer. You can set it for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... RI 1. Touch MINUTE TIMER. THIS HAPPENS... 2. Touch Number Pads for minutes and seconds. Mw 3. Touch START. The Minute Timer indicator [...]

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    Microwave cooking Be sure to read the CONVECTION MICRO MENUS Cookbook packed with your oven. It contains information about: l What microwave energy IS l How food is cooked by microwave energy. l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. l Safety tips. l Utensils to use when cooking in a mlcrowave oven. l Cooking times for different foods. Im[...]

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    Changing the cooking time You can change the cooking time before or after touching START. I. Touch COOK. 2. Touch numbers for the new time 3. Touch START Microwave cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for tower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different perc[...]

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    6. Touch START. d count QWll The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than high. The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. You can stop the beeping[...]

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    2. Touch AUTO SET. (NOTE: Skip to Step 6 if you want to use the preset cooking time and Cook Power.) 3. Touch a Number Pad for the new cooking time you want from 1 to 9 minutes. I. El . . 4. Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Skip to Step 6 if you want to cook at high power.) 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 6. Touch START. The AUTO SET I[...]

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    Changing the pre-programmed setting You can change the pre-programmed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET to the time and power you most often use. To change the AUTO SET setting, follow these steps. 1. Touch AUTO SET twice. 2. Touch the Number Pads forthe new desired cooking time. 3. Touch COOK POWER. 4. Touch the Number Pad for the desired Co[...]

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    Standing time For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the temperature of the food for more even defrosting. When any cooking function except BROIL TIME follows QUICK DEFROST, the oven automatically provides a standing time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST. The cooking cycle will begi[...]

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    Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook Cycle [except BROIL TIME] you have touched in. THIS HAPPENS... DO THIS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. 3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. 4. Touch any cooking tunc- tion[...]

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    8. Touch START. d taunt c3Wf-l d mud CiWfl When you touch START, the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights will go off The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the defrost cycle. When the defrost time ends, the oven automatrcally lets the food stand for the same amount of time used for defro[...]

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    Cooking with the TEMPERATURE PROBE The Temperature Probe helps take guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose. The Temperature probe can also be used in BAKE TIME (page 20) or ROAST TIME (page 23) to cook by temperature ratherthan time. See your CONVECT[...]

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    mn 8. Touch START. The PROBE TEMP and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on. The Display will show “COOL” to show the food is less than 90°F. As the food cooks, the Display will show the internal temperature of the food for every 5°F increase. When the probe senses the tempera- ture you selected, the oven shuts off. “End” will show on [...]

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    Changing the temperature setting When using the Temperature Probe, PROBE TEMP settings can be changed before or during operation. -Touch PROBE TEMP -Touch number for new temperature. -Touch START. The oven will continue cooking to the new temperature. If the new temperature is lower than the temperature of the food, the oven will shut off Temperatu[...]

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    Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your convection microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). KEEP WARM can be used bv itself, or it can automatically follow a cooking cycle or PROBE TEMP cycle DO THIS... 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. THIS HAPPENS... 2. Touch KEEP WARM. mm[...]

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    Convection cooking Convection cooking circulates hot airthrough the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly. This seals in moisture and juices for more flavorful foods. This oven uses convection cooking whenever BAKE TIME, BROIL TIME, or ROAST TIME are programmed. DO NOT USE THE OVEN WI[...]

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    The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 90 minutes. 2. Touch the Number Pads for the desired cooking tme. NOTE: The oven will automatically cook at the preset temperature of 375°F. See ‘Changing set- tings” below if a different temperature is desired. 4. Place food in oven, close the door[...]

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    Using the temperature probe with BAKE TIME 1. Touch PROBE TEMP 2. Touch Number Pads for the desired final temperature. 3. Touch BAKE TIME. (Touch TEMP RESET to change oven temperature, if desired.) 4. Touch START. 5. When oven reaches selected temperature, a. Insert the Temperature Probe into the food (See page 16.) b Place food in the oven and plu[...]

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    4. Place food in oven. Close door. 5. Touch START again. Changing settings When the oven temperature reaches 450 F, the oven beeps twice and the PREHEAT Indicator Light goes off. “45OF” will stay on the Display and the oven will hold that temperature up to 30 minutes, or until the food has been placed in the oven and START has been touched. NOT[...]

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    Combination cooking Combination cooking alternates convection hot air cooking with microwave energy cooking. This type of cooking is generally used for roasts and large cuts of meats Refer to CONVECTION MICRO MENUS” Cookbook for suggested recipes and times. Using ROAST TIME/COMBO The ROAST TIME/COMBO cycle can be programmed up to 199 minutes, 99 [...]

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    Using the Temperature Probe with ROAST TIME/COMBO 1. Insert the temperature probe into the food. [See page 16.) 2. Place food in the oven and plug the probe into the socket on the oven ceiling. Close the door. (See page 16.) 3. Touch PROBE TEMP 4. Touch Number Pads for the desired final temperature. 5. Touch ROAST TIME/COMBO. 6. Touch START Changin[...]

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    Bi-level cooking The metal oven rack is designed for use in this convection microwave oven, The round baking sheet is also designed for use in this oven, but should be used for convection cooking only, For convection bi-level baking of cakes, cookies, etc., use the removable tray for a second baking sheet, Upper rack is used for bi-level cooking fo[...]

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    Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. Installing your convection microwave oven c 1 1. Empty the 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, pleas[...]

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    5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 12C Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply IS requtred. (Time-delay fuse IS recommended.] It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided 6. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of [...]

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    Caring for your convection microwave oven BE SURE THE OVEN IS OFF AND COOL BEFORE CLEANING. Keep the oven interior clean and dry Cleaning chart PART WHAT TO USE HOW TO CLEAN AND CARE FOR - Exterior Soft cloth and warm soapy l Wash, rinse and dry well when oven is cool. surfaces water. l Do not use abrasive or harsh cleansers. Nylon or plastic scrub[...]

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    Microwave operating safety precautions 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 be- fore heating. In rare in- stances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting int[...]

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    DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. DO NOT pop popcorn, except in a microwave-ap- proved popcorn popper or commercial package de- signed especially for micro- wave [...]

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    If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these five steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... If nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? [See page 28.) l Have you checked your home’s main fuses or circuit breaker box? l Have you checked the electric company for a power fai[...]

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    3. If you need service?.. Whirlpool has a na- tionwide network of /-T xi,ti&Ol franchised TECH- CARE p service com- i panies. TECH-CARE ~ service techni- cians are trained to TiC#CARE fulfill the product FRANCHISED SERVICE 1 warranty and pro- vide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate TECH-CARE service in your area, c[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” FULL SIZE COUNTERTOP CONVECTION MICROWAW OVEN WARRANTY MWOOI LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase LIMITED NINE-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Tenth Year From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPR replacement parts and repair labor[...]