Whirlpool MT1061XB manual

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    UseAhdCare 1 ANoteToYw 2 Understating Microwave Oven 3 Installation Instructions 8 Gettin To Know Your icrowave nB oven 10 Using Your Microwave Oven 18 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 31 Cooking Guide 32 QuestionsAnd AnSWHS 36 If You Need PE: . 37 Warranty 40 1400-253-1301 calluswithquertionsorcomments. MICROWAVE OVEN . MODEL MTlOGlXB[...]

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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 thii Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and[...]

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    Understanding Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFElY 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 b[...]

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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 166% 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 microwav[...]

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    PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... Do not attempt to operate this oven with (1) Door (bent), the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or can result in harmful exposure to micro- loosened), wave energy. It is important not to defeat (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces. or tamper with[...]

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    Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of bums, 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 ths shell. Steam buikfup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs be[...]

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    Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. lf 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 resutt. Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could resutt. Do not operate in the [...]

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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 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 ail 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 onty this appliance be provided. &GROUNDING INSTRlJCTlONS Electrical Shock Hazard improper use of the grounding plug [...]

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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. Page Page How microwave cooking works .... ..lO Setting the clock ............................... 15 ................ .12 Using th[...]

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    Glaaa turntable Metai 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. Mkrowaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in conven- tional cooking. This is[...]

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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. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to open door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door is securel[...]

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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 pages 15-30. 1. Display. This display includes a clock and[...]

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    -- 8. POULTRY. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen poultry by weight. See page 28 for more information. 9. FISH. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen fish by weight. See page 26 for more information. 10. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times, Cook Powers, and food weights. 11. START/ENTER. Touch th[...]

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    Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will only show “1290”. If a time of day is not set, then the Display will start counting up from “12:OO” until you set the cooking time or touch OFF/CANCEL. NOTES: l You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food. l If you touch [...]

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    Using the Minute Timer You can use the microwave oven controls as NOTE: The oven will not operate while the a minute timer. Use COOK TIME at “0” Cook Minute Timer is in use. Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Enter “0” Cook P[...]

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    _-.- - ., 4. Start countdown. TOUCH YOU SEE After one second, the Displey will begin to count down: At end of countdown: (three tones will sound) 5. After countdown, open the door. OR TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) 17[...]

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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.. .. .I8 Using WARM HOLD .......................... 25 Cooking at high cook power .......... .19 Defrosting ........................................[...]

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    - 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 YOU SEE 3. Start oven. After one second, the Display will begin to count down the cooking time: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE (three tones will sound) 19[...]

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    4. After cooking, open the door. OR TOUCH Cooking at lower cook powers 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. For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, The fol[...]

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    1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH m YOU SEE 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE 21[...]

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    After one second, the Display will begin to count down the cooking time: YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three tones will sound) 5. After cooking, open the door. OR TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) 22[...]

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    Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat an 8 oz cup of a beverage by touching just one pad. NOTE: If more time is needed, cook in 20- second periods at high Cook Power. (See “Cooking at high cook power” on page 19.) 1. Place cup of beverage in oven and close door. 2. Choose BEVERAGE. After one second, the Display will begin to count down the heat[...]

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    Using PIZZA REHEAT PIZZA REHEAT lets you reheat 12 ounces of previously cooked pizza (four 3 oz sliies) by touching just one pad. Pizza must be at room or refrigerator temperature. NOTE: If more time is needed, cook in 20- second periods at high Cook Power. (See “Cooking at high cook power” on page 19.) 1. Place pizza on paper towel on turntabl[...]

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    Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: l WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 l Food cooked covered should be covered minutes, 99 seconds. However, you should during WARM HOLD. not use WARM HOLD for more tha[...]

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    I -. Defrosting Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The defrost cycle is programmed for meat, poultry, and fish. All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted. Your micro- wave oven does the rest. NOTES: [...]

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    At end of defrosting time: YOU SEE (three tones will sound) 5. After defrosting, open the door. OR TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) 27[...]

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    Auto defrost chart Meat settin FOOD BOOf Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rolled Rump Roast Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch thick) Pork Chops (l/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs Spareribs, Country-Style Ribs Sausage, Links Sausage, Bulk Loin Roast, Boneless AT PAUSE Remove thawed[...]

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    Fish setting FOOD Flsh Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish 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 If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to equals ‘/4 pound). However, in order to enter decimals. food weight in AUTO DEFROST[...]

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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 Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARllNO ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Mwt (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings fwligeratad Rdrigeraw l-2minat70% 2N-4’/2 min at 70% Cover loosely. Meat Siicw (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings 45 s[...]

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    Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and mav need to be adiusted to indiviiual taste. FOQP Allow standing time after cooking. FOOD COOK POWER TlME Bacon 100% Ground Beef 100% for casse- robs (1 tb) 45 s8c to 1 min 15secperslice 4-6 min Hamburger 100% 1 st side 2 min Patties (2) 2nd side 1 ‘I$ to 2X min Hamburger 100% 1 st side 2X min Pat[...]

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    Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you want to prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes. Starting temperature of food l The lower the temperature of the food being put i[...]

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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 ttems of the same toad, 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 center[...]

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    Questions And Answers QUESTIONS I 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 fii on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use[...]

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    -- -- If You Need Assistance Or Service This section is desiined to help you save the cost of a se&~ call. Part 1 of thii 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 hel[...]

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    PROBLEM 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE The Display shows a time The oven door is not closed counting down but the oven is not cookina I You have set the controls as a mintie timer You do not hear the Pm The command is not correct. grammlng Tons SOLUTlON Completely cbse oven door. Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer. Re-enter command. The fan will run slo[...]

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    2. tf you need assistance . . . Call Whlrlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-25~1301 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 c[...]

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    r LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty 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 provided by an authorized WhirlpooP service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date [...]