Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... Microwave Oven Safety ... Important safety instructions ... 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ... Electrical requirements ... Grounding instructions..Getting to Know your Microwave Oven ... 8 How your microwave oven works ...
Page 3: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, 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 operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 4: Microwave Oven Safety
The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
Page 5 Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Page 6: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
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.
Page 7: Electrical Requirements
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. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances:...
Page 8: Getting To Know Your
Getting to Know Your Microwave 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. Do not store flammable microwave Doing so can result in death, explosion, your...
Page 9 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.
Page 10: For The Best Cooking Results
For the best cooking Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended. Check to see how the food is cooking. If needed, touch the add minute pad while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using add minute”...
Page 11: Testing Your Dinnerware Or Cookware
Testing your dinnerware 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.
Page 12 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.
Page 13: Electrical Connection
Electrical connection Circuit breaker If your electric power line or outlet or fuse box voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.
Page 14: Microwave Oven Features
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. Door Safety Lock System.
Page 15: Microwave Cooking
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, paaes 18-66.
Page 16 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.
Page 17 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.
Page 18: Using The Exhaust Fan
Using the exhaust The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the two-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. 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 oven.
Page 19 3. Set stop time. 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. 4. Start timer. NOTE: The letter “F”...
Page 20: Using The Cooktop/Countertop Light
Using the cooktop/countertop The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktop/countertop light. 1. Turn on light. 2. Turn off light when desired. To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. 2.
Page 21 3. Set stop time. Example to turn off the light at 1 hour 30 minutes, when time of day is 12 o’clock: NOTE: You can set the time up to the next 11 hours and 59 minutes. 4. Start timer. NOTE: The letter ‘I”...
Page 22: Using The Bi-Level Metal Rack
Bi-Level Metal Rack for convection cooking. If you need a replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack, you can order it, by part number, by calling 1-800-253-l 301. Follow the instructions telephone prompts you hear.
Page 23: Setting The Clock
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.
Page 24: Using The Minute Timer
Using the Minute 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.
Page 25 At end of countdown: To cancel Minute Timer: During countdown: After countdown: YOU SEE (one tone will sound) TOUCH YOU SEE...
Page 26: Microwave Cooking
Microwave This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 3. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions...
Page 27: Cooking At Different Cook Powers
Cooking at different 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.
Page 28 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.
Page 29: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
Cooking with more 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.
Page 30: Using Auto Defrost
5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: 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...
Page 31 After 3 seconds: 3. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart.” If you enter an incorrect weight, repeat Steps 2 and 3. 4.
Page 32: Auto Defrost Chart
Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE Beef Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remain- der to oven. Separate and rearrange. Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over.
Page 33 Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE Fish Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Whole Turn over. Shellfish Crabmeat Break apart. Turn over. Lobster Tails Turn over and rearrange. Shrimp Separate and rearrange. Scallops Separate and rearrange. Poultry setting FOOD...
Page 34: Defrosting Tips
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.
Page 35: Using Warm Hold
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: .
Page 36: Cooking With The Temperature Probe
Cooking with the temperature The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
Page 37 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 180°F: 6. Start oven. 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”...
Page 38 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.
Page 39: Using Auto Roast
Removing and cleaning Temperature Probe: 1. After oven has shut off, unplug 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.
Page 40: Auto Roast Chart
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 reaches the desired temperature: Auto roast chart FOOD...
Page 41: Using Auto Start
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: If you hear the fan start when you touch START/ENTER, you have not set the oven properly.
Page 42 3. Choose setting. 4. Set start time. Example for 4:30: 5. Enter cookina instructions Example when cooking time is 4 minutes, seconds: 6. Complete entry. Example when time of day is 12 o’clock: The oven will start cooking at the set time.
Page 43: Using Sensor Cook
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.
Page 44: Using Pizza Reheat
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.
Page 45: Using Reheat
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.
Page 46: Using Popcorn
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.
Page 47: Using Add Minute
Using 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: To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly...
Page 48: Convection Cooking
Convection This section gives you instructions instructions carefully. convection 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 cooking whenever you use the Convection Command Pads.
Page 49: Convection Baking Without Preheating
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. Convection baking (meats, casseroles, and poultry) 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2.
Page 50: Convection Baking With Preheating
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: 5. Start oven. NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE.
Page 51 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: Set cooking cycle cooking Three seconds after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds.
Page 52: Convection Broiling
5. After preheating, open the door, 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: Convection broiling 1.
Page 53 3. Start oven. NOTES: 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. If you open the door during preheating, preheating will stop.
Page 54: Convenience Foods Cooking Chart
Convenience foods cooking Convection cooking of convenience foods is similar to cooking in a conventional oven. Select items that fit conveniently on the turntable, such as an al/z-inch frozen pizza. Convection preheat to the desired tempera- ture, and use metal or ovenproof glass cookware.
Page 55: Convection Cooking
Convection cooking probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
Page 56 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: 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. Example for 325°F: 7.
Page 57: Temperature Probe Convection Cooking Chart
Temperature probe chart WST STAGE OVEN FOOD TEMP TIME Beef Meat Loaf 350°F (1 %-I% Ibs) Beef Rib 350°F 5 min per lb Roast, Turn over boneless Beef Rib 350°F 7 min per lb Roast, with Fat-side down bone (5 Ibs) Turn over 350°F 7 min per lb...
Page 58 FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TEMP TIME Veal Shoulder or 325°F 4-5 min per lb Rump Roast, Turn over boneless (3-3X Ibs) ‘ark )ork Loin 5-7 min per lb 350°F Roast, Turn over boneless (4-5 Ibs) Pork Loin, 5-7 min per lb 350°F center cut Turn over...
Page 59: Combination Cooking
Combination This section gives you instructions for operating each combination Please read these instructions carefully. How combination Microwave Convection Combination microwave/convection Sometimes combination microwave-convec- tion cooking is suggested to get the proper cooking results. It shortens the cooking time for foods that normally need a long time to cook.
Page 60: Combination Baking/Roasting Without Preheating
Combination baking/roasting preheating 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose setting. 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 (optional). Example for 325°F: NOTE: To clear the temperature you entered, touch COMBINATION...
Page 61: With Preheating
At end of cooking time: Combination baking/roasting preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: 2. Set preheat/cooking temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F for combination baking and 300°F for combination roasting. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below.
Page 62 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.
Page 63: Combination Cooking With The Temperature Probe
Combination cooking probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
Page 64 5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: 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.
Page 65: Cooking Chart
Temperature probe chart FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TIME TEMP Beef Meat Loaf 350°F (1%-l% Ibs) 5 min per lb Beef Rib 350°F Roast, Turn over boneless 7 min per lb Beef Rib 350°F Fat-side down Roast, with Turn over bone (5 Ibs) 350°F 7 min per lb Beef Pot...
Page 66 FIRST STAGE OVEN FOOD TIME TEMP Lamb 350°F 5 min per lb Roast, Fat-side down boneless Turn over (3-4 Ibs) Veal Shoulder or 325°F 4-5 min per lb Rump Turn over Roast, boneless (3-3X Ibs) Pork 350°F 5-7 min per lb Pork Loin Turn over Roast,...
Page 67: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
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 Cleaning the microwave For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Page 68: Caring For The Filters
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.
Page 69 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. If you need to remove an existing charcoal filter, remove the vent cover mounting screws.
Page 70: Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights
2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available from your authorized Whirlpool service company (Part No. 4158432). 4. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
Page 71 5. Lift up the bulb holder. 6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available from your authorized Whirlpool service company (Part No. 4158432). 7. Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw. 8. Slide the top of the vent cover into place.
Page 72: Cooking Guide
Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See REHEAT’ for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad. STARTING ITEM TEMP Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving Refrigerated 2 servings...
Page 73: Microwave
Microwave cooking 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. 1 min 15 set (per slice) per slice 4-6 min Ground Beef...
Page 74: Microwave Cooking Tips
Microwave cooking Amount of food 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.
Page 75: Cooking
Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Page 76: Guide
Oven cookware guide You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection 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.
Page 77: Questions And Answers
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? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy.
Page 78: If You Need Assistance Or Service
. . . SOLUTION Contact a qualified Whirlpool service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage. (See Installa- tion Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 79 POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM Aicrowave The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting. :ooking times ieem too long Larger amounts of food need continued) longer cooking times. ‘he Display The oven door is not closed completely. ;hows a time :ounting down You have set the controls as a But the oven is...
Page 80: Warranty
United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele- phone directory Yellow Pages under: ‘APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD-...
Page 81: Warranty
C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

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