Whirlpool MT0060XB manual

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    A Note To You 2 Understanding Microwave Oven safety 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 5 Installation Instructions 8 Gettin -To Know I# EL ‘wwave 10 Using Your Microwave Oven 13 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 16 Cooking Guide 17 Questions And AIISWWS 21 If You Need g$-v~ 22 Warranty 24 1400-253-1301 Call us wit[...]

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    -- A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate [...]

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    Understanding Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFEl=Y INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been 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 operation and prevent damage to the unit. To reduce the risk of [...]

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    To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity (continued): - 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 microwa[...]

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    4. A qualified electrician must install a property grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle near the appliance. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - 1 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE 1 EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to micro- wave energy[...]

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    Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 6-7. 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 b[...]

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    Do not start a microwave oven when il is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. 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. Do not try to melt par[...]

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    lnstalkrtion 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 misaligned door, dam- age around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it h[...]

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    3. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 recommended that a separate circuit amp fused electrical supply is required. serving only this appliance be provided. &GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug c[...]

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    Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. In This Section Page Page How microwave cooking works . . . . ..I0 Microwave oven features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Ho[...]

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    Glass turntable Metei floor 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 pans so food does[...]

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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. OneTouch Door Open Button. Push to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securely[...]

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    Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Page Getting the best cooking results . . . . . 13 Defrosting tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    -_ , - - 3. Turn Timer Knob to set cooking time. Turn knob clockwise to increase time. Turn knob counterclockwise to decrease time. NOTE: For accurate timing, it is best to always turn knob past the time you want, then back to desired time. To set Timer Knob for less than one minute, turn knob past one minute, then to desired time. 4. After cooking[...]

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    Defrosting tips l You will get best results when food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F (taken directly from a freezer). l If the food is stored outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, and for defrost- ing ready-made food, let stand after defrosting. l The shape of the package alters the defrosting time. Shallow rectangular packets defrost mo[...]

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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. Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. You can remove the glass turntable to clean the oven cavity floor; however, this oven [...]

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    Cooking Guide Heating or reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. Fish Fillet 1 sandwich 4 cups Baked Beans 1 cup Ravioli or Pasta in Sauce 1 cup 4 CUDS 1 roll Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups soup 1 serving (8 02) INSTRUCTIONS SPECIAL I Place sliced meat on microwavable plate. Cover with plastic wrap: vent. NOT[...]

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    Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. FOOD Ground Beef (1 lb) crumbled (for casseroles or soup) Meatballs (1 lb) Bacon (4 slices, ‘4 lb) Chicken Pieces Rice, Regular Long Grain (1 cup) Carrot (1 lb) & 1 Broccoli, fresh (1 lb) Onions, fresh (l/z lb) - SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Stir every 2 mi[...]

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    FOOD Potatoes (2) (6 oz each) Sauces melted butler sauces, clarified butter (1 l/2 cups) COVER Wrap No SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Rinse and pat dry. Prick with fork several times. Arrange in circular pattern on paper-lined oven bottom, equal distance apart. Turn over after half of time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Microwave butter just to melt. F[...]

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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, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the cent[...]

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    Questions And Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, the turntable or turn the turntable over to you will get poor cooking results. Dishes accommodate a large dish? used in your oven must fit on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if[...]

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    If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 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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    2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 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 service [...]

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    WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WAR- FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct RANTY From Date of defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be Purchase Drovided bv an authorized Whirlpool@ service companv. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fiih Year From Date of[...]