Whirlpool MS1451XWI manual

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions ...................... 3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy.. .............. .:. 4 Getting Acquainted ...................................... 5 Microwave oven features ............................ 5 Control panel features ................................ 6 Quick reference [...]

Important Safety 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 fire, electrical shock, injury to per[...]

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 Properly connecting the oven to electrical sup- ply and grounding it.’ l Operating the oven with the[...]

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. Door Button. Door must be pressed firmly shut for oven to operate. 2. Door Safety Lock System. 3. Windo[...]

Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features w 2 o- 9 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 9-24. 1. Digit[...]

Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities. The following chart can be used as a quick reference when cooking. For more in-depth information, see the corresponding sections in this Use and Care Guide. Type of cooking How you use it Why you use it High power cooking 1. Put food in the oven and cl[...]

Getting Acquainted Continued Type of cooking How you use it Why you use it Pause 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch in the desired cooking instruction for COOK 1. 3. Touch PAUSE. This mode lets you set the oven to pause between cycles for stirring, turning over or rearranging food, as well as for adding ingredients. 4. Touch in th[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Lights - Command Pads - Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, a tone will sound, the display will show “0” and the col[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. Three beeps signal the end of the Minute Timer function and a cook or defrost cycle. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because [...]

2. 3. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day. The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 3:25 Touch CLOCK SET. The Clock is set. If you have touched in an incorrect time, such as 12:65, “E” will show on the Display and two beeps will sound. Touch CANCEL and then CLOCK SET and START ov[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power: 1. 2. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The Cook 1 Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. 3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the orde[...]

Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Most recipes in this book tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 6. Touch START. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will continue to blink 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 in the first cycle. When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 3 bee[...]

Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide behind the oven door or the charts on pages 48 and 49. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time yo[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued About the Quick Defrost cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the Quick Defrost cycle into three parts: First part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full Cook Power Second part . . . . . . 30% of full Cook Power Third parts ._................... 0% of full Cook Power This automatic step-down[...]

Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook cycle you have touched in. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. Touch Number Pads for the defrosti[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued - 1 8. Touch START. When you touch START, the QUICK DEFORST Indicator Light will blink and COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on. The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the Quick Defrost cycle. When the defrost time is over, you will hear 2 beeps and the Cook cycle will start. The COOK 1 [...]

Cooking in 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. You oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7 Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The COOK 1 Indicator Light wil[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 8. 9. 10. Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 10. To select another Cook Power, touch COOK POWER. The Display will show “PL 10”. This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH) power. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. The Display will show wha[...]

Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order. However, when the microwave oven is started, it will automatically go through the cycles in the order of the examples described in this book. For example, if you program COOK 1, and QUICK DEFROST, the microwave oven will automatically follow this sequence: Q[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using PAUSE For best results, some recipes call for stirring, turning over or rearranging food, or for adding ingredients during cooking. Your microwave oven can be set to pause between COOK 1 and COOK 2 or between QUICK DEFROST and a following cycle. This gives you time to stir (casseroles), turn over (meat) or [...]

Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK 1 at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use. 1. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued When the set time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 3 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by touching CANCEL.) The Dis- play will then show the time of day. NOTE: Opening the oven door stops the count- down. Close the door and touch START to con- tinue the timing countdown. Using Auto Start The[...]

To avoid sickness and food waste when using delay start or auto start; l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD N[...]

Installation Instructions Before you begin, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven 1. Emply the microwave 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, please do not operate the[...]

4. ElecPrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordi- nances. A 120 Volt, 60Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plu[...]

Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, coun- ters or tables. Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer. 1. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet. 4158693 or 4158694 Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit Do not install the oven next to or over a conventional [...]

How Your Microwave Oven Works Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves or light-waves. You can’t see them but you can see what they do. Mod netron A mangnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwave move into[...]

Operating Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 30-33. 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 before heating. In rar[...]

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 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.). It is difficult to maintain the high tem[...]

Operating Safety Precautions Continued Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age desinged especially for microwave ovens. Follow directions supplied with the popper. Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag. Over- cooking may result in smoke and fire. Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not [...]

General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it.[...]

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 nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l[...]

2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-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, recommend a qualified service compan[...]

MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES Introduction Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home. If you follow a few basic instructions, this book will teach you how to make microwave cooking both enjoyable and safe. All of the recipes in this book have been tested and proven to provide many rewarding meals for you and y[...]

Food Characteristics and Your Microwave Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the timer is set. This is far from true. The following techniques are as important to your cooking as selecting quality ingredients from the market. Density: Microwaves penetrate porous foods such as cakes or breads more easi[...]

Cooking Frozen Foods Frozen food requires extra care when being pre- pared in a microwave because most package instructions are based on a certain oven. Know the output power of your particular oven. If your oven is of a different wattage than that stated on the packet, adjustments to the cooking times will be required. INCREASE the cooking time in[...]

APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted Assemble kabobs by alternating 1 carrot, 1 brussels sprout, 1 12 frozen Brussels sprouts, defrosted mushroom and 2 onions on each skewer. Arrange in circular pattern 12 whole canned mushrooms on IO-inch microwavable round plate. Set aside. 24 whole boiled onions 12[...]

Ham and Vegetable Soup 3/a to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-in ham slice 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz. small red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, sliced lcupchoppedcabbage VZ cup chopped onion ‘13 cup chopped green pepper % cup chopped carrot 4 to 4% cups hot water 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules l/d teaspoon dried basil leaves ?[...]

MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs 3 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut into P-rib pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 2 bay leaves % cup tomato juice % cup white wine VZ teaspoon dried chervnl leaves (optional) % teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Sauce 2 slices bacon, finely chopped % cup finely chopped carrot % cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tables[...]

Sausage and Poppy Seed Potatoes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon poppy seed VZ teaspoon salt dash pepper 1% cups milk 3% cups thinly sliced potatoes (about l’/z Ibs.) 1 lb. fully cooked ring sausage (Polish or smo[...]

Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts Marinade 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry % teaspoon dried crushed red pepper VE teaspoon garlic powder 2 boneless whole chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into 2x%-inch strips 6 green onions, cut into l-inch pieces VZ cup walnut halves ‘/a cup Hoisin Sauce % teaspoon browning s[...]

Salmon and Fettuccine 4 salmon steaks (about 1% Ibs.) cooked l/a cup butter or margarine 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inchx S-inch strips (about 1 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour VZ teaspoon dried dill weed V2 teaspoon salt VB teaspoon pepper 1% cups half-and-half or milk 8 oz. fettuccine, cooked and hot % cup gra[...]

EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Dish Butter Milk Salt Pepper Cooking Time 15 oz. 1 table- 2 1 table- Dash Dash 1% to 2 minutes bowl spoon spoon l-quart 2 table- 4 2 table- l/4 tea- % tea- 2% to 3% minutes casserole spoons spoons spoon spoon l-quart ‘/4-cup 6 vi cup l/2 tea- % tea- 4% to 5% minutes casserole spoon spoon Place butter in[...]

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking potatoes, microwaved 2 slices bacon % cup shredded Cheddar cheese % cup dairy sour cream 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley VZ teaspoon salt ‘18 teaspoon pepper Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with paper t[...]

DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit g-inch graham cracker crust Filling 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese 2 eggs % cup ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Topping l/e cup dairy sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, peaches or grapes Place cream cheese in medium sized microwavable mixing bowl. [...]

MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight Defrosting Time at Quick Defrost Standing Time Directions MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 lb. 2 Ibs. Pot roast, chuck under 4 Ibs. Rib roast, rolled 3 to 4 Ibs. Rump roast 3 to 4 Ibs. Round steak Sirloin steak l/2 inch thick Tenderloin steak Stew beef 2 Ibs. LAMB Cubed for stew Ground lamb under 4 Ibs. Chops 1 inch thic[...]

POULTRY/FISH AND SEAFOOD DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight POULTRY Defrosting Time at Standing Quick Defrost Time Directions CHICKEN Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. Turn over once.’ Immerse in cold 11 to 13 minutes per lb. 45 minutes water for standing time. Turn over once.’ Separate pieces 12 to 14 minutes per lb. 15 minutes when partially [...]

MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Meat BEEF Corned beef (2-3 Ibs.) Cubes for stew (1 Ibs., l-inch cubes) Ground beef (1 lb.) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted frozen (4 oz, each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Pot roast (3-4 Ibs.) Cook Power High 5 High 5 High High High 5 Cooking Time 15 minutes then 30-35 minutes per pound 10 minutes 25-30 minut[...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Rib roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Rump roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) LAMB Lamb roast, rolled, boneless (3-4 Ibs.) Cook Power 5 5 High High Cooking Time lo-12 minutes per pound RARE (135OF) 12-14 minutes per pound MEDIUM (155OF) 13-15 minutes per pound WELL (165°F) 12-14 minutes per pound RARE ([...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Lamb stew cubes (1 Ibs.) l-inch PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops Hot dogs 1 2 4 Ham, boneless fully cooked 3 Ibs. Ham, center slice (1 lb., %-inch) Loin-Roast, rolled, boneless (3%4% Ibs.) Cook Power High 5 High High 5 High 5 High 3 Cooking T[...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Sausage links, Fresh or defrosted frozen (1-2 oz. each) 2 links 4 links 6 links Sausage patties, Fresh (2 oz. each) 2 patties 4 patties 8 patties Spareribs (2%3% Ibs.) Cook Power High High High then 5 then High if desired Cooking Time l-l’/2 minutes 2-2% minutes 3-W2 minutes 2-2’/2 minutes Y/z-4 minUleS 4%5 mi[...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE Poultry CHICKEN Breasts, boneless 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole breast (10-12 oz.) 2 whole breasts (20-24 oz.) Cut up fryer (2’h-3 Ibs.) Whole (2%-3 Ibs.) TURKEY Breast, boneless (2-3 Ibs.) Cook Power High High High High Cooking Time lo-11 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound [...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Poultry Drumsticks (1’/2-2 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS Whole (l-1112 Ibs. each) Cook Power High High Cooking Time 12-13 minutes per pound 8%9% minutes per pound Special Instructions Wash and dry poultry. Place pieces with thickest portion to outside on microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter or browning agent and season[...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Artichokes Fresh (6 oz. each) 2 medium 4 medium Asparagus, Fresh, spears (1 lb.) Frozen, spears (10 oz. pkg.) Beans, green & wax Fresh, cut (1 lb.) Beets, Fresh (1 lb.) Broccoli, Fresh, spears (1 lb.) Brussels sprouts Fresh, (1 lb.) 3-4 cups Cabbage, Fresh, chopped (1 lb.) 1 medium Carrots, Fresh, sliced 1 lb.[...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Cauliflower Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Fresh, flowerets 2 cups Celery, Fresh, sliced 4 cups, l-inch pieces Corn, Fresh, on cob 2 ears 4 ears Eggplant, Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Leeks, Fresh, sliced (8 oz.) 3 cups Mixed Vegetables Frozen (10 oz.) Mushrooms Fresh, sliced (l/2 lb.) (1 lb.) Onions, Fresh, whole pearl [...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Potatoes, sweet Whole (6-8 oz. each) 1 medium potato 2 medium potatoes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes, white Whole baking (6-8 oz. each) 1 potato 2 potatoes 4 potatoes Spinach, Fresh, leaf (1 lb.) Frozen, chopped (9 oz. pouch) (10 oz.) Cooking Time High 3-4 minutes 6-7 minutes 8-9 minutes High 5-6 minutes 8[...]

APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. Measure the amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out o[...]

LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPa replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP@replacement magnetron tub[...]