Whirlpool MH9115XE manual

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    Malang xxx world A Little E!asiec’” UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microwave Oven Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Microwave Cooking . . . . . 26 Con[...]

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    Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Microwave Oven Safety ......................... 4-7 Important safety instructions ................. 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ................................ 6 Electrical requirements ......................... 7 Grounding ins[...]

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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 op[...]

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    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 symb[...]

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    l Do not store the microwave oven - If materials inside the oven should ignite, outdoors. Do not use the microwave keep oven door closed, turn oven off, oven near water - for example, near a and disconnect the power cord, or shut kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near off power at the fuse or circuit breaker a swimming pool, and the like. panel. [...]

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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 al[...]

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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. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do[...]

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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. ‘A’L .7 z I I z A - Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven. Do[...]

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    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 fo[...]

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    For the best cooking results l Always cook food for the shortest cooking l If you do not have a cover for a dish, use time recommended. Check to see how the wax paper, or microwave-approved paper food is cooking. If needed, touch the add towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn minute pad while the oven is operating or back a corner of the plastic [...]

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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 h[...]

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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 mi[...]

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    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. Circuit breaker / or fuse box 13[...]

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    Microwave oven features 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. Door Handle. Pull to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely closed. 3. Wi[...]

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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 following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see paaes 18-66. ----a 1. Display. The Display includes a cloc[...]

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    4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for 1 minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an extra minute, at the set Cook Power, to your cooking cycle. See page 47 for more information. 5. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight. See page 30 for more information. 6. PROBE TEMP. Touch this pad when using the Tempe[...]

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    26. 27. 28. 29. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the fan. See page 18 for more information. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 20 for more information. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop night light. See page 20 for more information. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the cooktop/counterto[...]

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    Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the two-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. TOUCH NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the OR oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the ov[...]

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    3. Set stop time. YOU SEE Example to stop the fan at 1 hour 30 minutes, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: You can set the stop time up to the next 11 hours and 59 minutes. l-5-l 4. Start timer. NOTE: The letter “F” indicates the timed fan feature has been selected. If both the timed fan and light feature have been selected, an “H” (Ho[...]

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    Using the cooktop/countertop light The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop/countertop light. LIGHT NIGHT LIGHT OFF 1. Turn on light. TOUCH El LIGHT OR 2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH I OFF To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. TOUCH OR 2. Choose timer. NOTE: If both the fan and light [...]

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    3. Set stop time. TOUCH Example to turn off the light at 1 hour 30 minutes, when time of day is 12 o’clock: 111 NOTE: You can set the time up to the next 11 hours and 59 minutes. l-3-l - I 4. Start timer. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: The letter ‘I” indicates the timed light feature has been selected. If both the timed light and fan feature have been g[...]

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    Using the bi-level metal rack The Bi-Level Metal Rack (Part No. 4358537) gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. The metal rack must not be turned upside-down on the bottom of the oven. You can also use the Bi-Level Metal Rack for convection cooking. If you need a replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer do[...]

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    Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888188”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds have gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time. If a time of day is not set, “888:88”[...]

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    Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET. The Display will return to the cooking time countdown after 3 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER[...]

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    At end of countdown: YOU SEE (one tone will sound) To cancel Minute Timer: During countdown: After countdown: TOUCH YOU SEE El F 25[...]

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    Microwave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Start oven. At end of cooking time: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE mmI Changing instructi[...]

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    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 micro- wave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use. The following chart gives the percenta[...]

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    1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH ‘YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. TOUCH ‘YOU SEE Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking st[...]

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    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 two cycles. 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time for first cycle. TOUCH YOU S[...]

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    5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: (first cycle) YOU SEE mm Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a varie[...]

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    After 3 seconds: 3. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: TOUCH YOU SEE l For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart.” l If you enter an incorrect weight, repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE 5. After half the defrost time is over, Display will promp[...]

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    Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than l/4 lb. Freeze Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remain- in doughnut [...]

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    Fish setting FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Poultry setting FOOD Chicken Whole (up to 9% Ibs) Cut up Cornish [...]

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    Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac- tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound. If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound, you can use the foll[...]

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    Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto- matically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: . WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. l Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch[...]

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    Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTE: If you have not plugged in the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger Temperature Probe properly or if probe is casseroles. The probe is designed to turn defective, “PROBE” will appear on the off the oven when it senses the temperature Display, three tones will so[...]

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    5. Set desired final food TOUCH YOU SEE temperature (optional). Example for 180°F: 6. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE When food temperature reaches 90°F: The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F. If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE.” When food re[...]

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    Temperature probe cooking tips: Stir foods during cooking when recommended. Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer. Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature. For casseroles, the tip of the probe should be i[...]

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    Removing and cleaning the Temperature Probe: 1. After oven has shut off, unplug the Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or hot pad. 2. Wipe probe with a sudsy cloth and dry thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to remove cooked-on foods. 3. You can place probe in the silverware basket of a dishwasher. Burn Hazard Use an oven mitt to remove I temp[...]

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    When food temperature reaches 90°F: The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F. If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE.” YOU SEE When food reaches the desired temperature: YOU SEE Auto roast chart 1 TOU&H;;TO once twice three times four times[...]

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    Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours, 59 minutes in advance. NOTES: l If you hear the fan start when you touch START/ENTER, you have not set the oven properly. Touch OFF/CANCEL and start over. l You can use AUTO START with high [...]

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    3. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Set start time. Example for 4:30: YOU SEE 5. Enter cookina instructions for YOU SEE Example when cooking time is 4 minutes, TOUCH YOU SEE 30 seconds: El ml lol 6. Complete entry. Example when time of day is 12 o’clock: TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) The oven will start cooking at the set time. NOTE: If the door is[...]

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    Using SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the food, and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook your food. SENSOR COOK has preset Cook Powers for seven categories: Frozen Entree, Casserol[...]

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    Using PIZZA REHEAT PIZZA REHEAT lets you heat or reheat pizza by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the pizza, and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to heat your pizza. 1. Place pizza on a paper towel and close the door. 2. Choose PIZZA REHEAT. TOUCH YOU SEE When oven detects a certai[...]

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    Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat food by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the food, and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to heat your food. REHEAT has three preset categories: Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Casserole. All you do is touch REHEAT the desired number of times and your micro[...]

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    Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the humidity released by the popcorn, and the amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instruction[...]

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    Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: l To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. l You can enter ADD MINUTE only afte[...]

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    Convection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. How convection cooking works Convection cooking circulates hot air through the oven cavity with a fan. The constantly moving air surrounds the food to heat the outer portion quickly. Your oven uses convection cook[...]

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    Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove items from microwave. Do not touch areas near oven vent openings during use. Failure to follow these instructions , can result in burns. NOTE: Use cookware that will not melt or burn in the hot oven. Do not use light plastic containers, plastic wraps, or paper products during any convection combination cycle. Co[...]

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    4. Set cooking time. Three seconds after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE 5. Start oven. TOUCH NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. Cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds. (time will count down)[...]

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    3. The oven will automatically preheat/cook at 350°F. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to preheatl cook at 35O”F, go to Step 3. Example for 325°F: El Set cooking cycle cooking time. Three seconds after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Examp[...]

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    5. After preheating, open the door, TOUCH YOU SEE put food in oven, and close the door. NOTE: You can see the cooking temperature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The cooking temperature will show for 3 seconds. At end of cooking time: (time for cook cycle will count down) YOU SEE Convection broiling 1. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU [...]

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    3. Start oven. NOTES: l Oven will preheat to 450°F. When the oven temperature reaches 15O”F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. l If you open the door during preheating, preheating will stop. To resume pre- heating after you open the door, close the door and tou[...]

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    Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is directions for preparation and selecting the similar to cooking in a conventional oven. correct container. Because of the great Select items that fit conveniently on the variety of foods available, times given here turntable, such as an al/z-inch frozen pizza. are approximat[...]

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    Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES: guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off l If you have not plugged in the Tempera- the oven when it senses the temperature ture Probe properly or if probe is defective, you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See ?[...]

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    5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: YOU SEE 6. Set convection cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F. If you want to change the cooking tem- perature, follow the example below. If you want to cook at 35O”F, go to Step 7. YOU SEE CONVECTION Example for 325°F: TOUCH YOU SEE 7. Start oven. [...]

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    Temperature probe convection cooking chart FOOD Beef Meat Loaf (1 %-I% Ibs) Beef Rib Roast, boneless Beef Rib Roast, with bone (5 Ibs) Beef Pot Roast, boneless (3 Ibs) Lamb Lamb Leg or Shoulder Roast, with bone (6% Ibs) Lamb Roast, boneless (3-4 Ibs) OVEN TEMP 350°F 350°F 350°F 350°F 350°F 350°F WST STAGE TIME 5 min per lb Turn over 7 min per[...]

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    FOOD FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE OVEN SPECIAL NOTES TEMP TIME TIME or PROBE TEMP Veal Shoulder or 325°F 4-5 min per lb 4-6 min 155°F Cook in microwave- Rump Roast, Turn over per lb proof and heatproof boneless dish with Bi-Level (3-3X Ibs) Metal Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered). ‘ark )ork Loin Roast, boneless (4-5 Ibs) 350°F 5-7 min[...]

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    Combination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. How combination cooking works - - Microwave + Convection Helpful hints for combination cooking: l Meats may be roasted directly on the Bi-Level Metal Rack or in a shallow roasting pan placed on the rack.[...]

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    Combination baking/roasting without preheating 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE change the cookingtemperature, follow Step 3 below. If you want to cook at the default temperature, skip Step 3 below. 3. Set baking/roasting temperature TOUCH (optional). Example for 325°F: ml NOTE: To clear the temperature you [...]

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    At end of cooking time: Combination baking/roasting with preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: 2. Set preheat/cooking TOUCH YOIJ SEE temperature. COMBINATION The oven will automatically cook at 350°F for combination baking and 300°F for m ‘a A combination roasting. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the [...]

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    4. Start oven. When the oven temperature reaches 15O”F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. NOTES: . If you open the door or touch OFF/ CANCEL during preheating, preheating will stop. To resume preheating, close the door and touch START/ENTER. l When the oven reac[...]

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    Combination cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES: guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn l If you have not plugged in the Tempera- off the oven when it senses the temperature ture Probe properly or if probe is defective, you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See [...]

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    5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: TOUCH La YOU SEE 6. Set combination cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (when baking) or 300°F (when roasting). If you want to change the cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to cook at the default temperature, go to Step 7. Exam[...]

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    Temperature probe combination cooking chart FOOD FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE OVEN TEMP TIME TIME or FiiFE SPECIAL NOTES Beef Meat Loaf (1%-l% Ibs) 350°F 35 min 160°F Preheat. Let stand 5-l 0 min. Beef Rib Roast, boneless 350°F 5 min per lb 6 min Rare: 120°F Cook in microwave- Turn over per lb Med: 130°F proof and heatproof dish with Bi-Level Meta[...]

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    FOOD FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE OVEN TEMP TIME TIME or ;!iFE SPECIAL NOTES Lamb Roast, boneless (3-4 Ibs) 350°F 5 min per lb 4-6 min 150°F Cook in microwave- Fat-side down per lb proof and heatproof Turn over dish with Bi-Level Metal Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered). Veal Shoulder or Rump Roast, boneless (3-3X Ibs) 325°F 4-5 min per [...]

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    Caring for Your Microwave Oven - To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. Cleaning the microwave oven For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps o[...]

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    Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency. Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month. When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood. Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power bef[...]

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    Charcoal filter: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, replace the charcoal filter every 6-12 months. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. Replace- ment charcoal filters are available from your authorized Whirlpool service company, Part No. 4359416, or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1-800-253-I 301. 1. [...]

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    Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Fire Hazard Use only candelabra-base bulbs, 30-watt maximum. Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb. Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock. The cooktop light 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We re[...]

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    The oven light Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. MI / OFF c!zf ‘,1 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Remove bulb[...]

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    Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using REHEAT’ for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad. STARTING ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Meat (Chicken pieces, Cover loosely. chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving Refrigerated l-2 min at 70% 2 servings Ref[...]

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    Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See ‘Using SENSOR COOK” for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. (per slice) Ground Beef 100% 1 min 15 set per slice 4-6 min Corn on the Cob 4-9 min 6-16 min for Casse- roles (1 lb) Potatoes, Baked (4 medium[...]

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    Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments. l If you want to cook two meals[...]

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    Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. l When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the fo[...]

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    Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven, choose appropriate cookware and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct cookware and materials. Microwave-Safe Plasticware[...]

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    Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? ANSWERS You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the micro- wave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Can I use either metal or aluminum [...]

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    If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Pat-t 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

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    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Aicrowave The Cook Power is not at the Check “Microwave cooking chart.” :ooking times recommended setting. ieem too long continued) Larger amounts of food need Allow for more time when cooking longer cooking times. more food at one time. ‘he Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door. ;hows [...]

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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified ser[...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service c[...]