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Whirlpool MS1600XW Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool MS1600XW Use & Care Manual

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  • Page 1 Model MS1600XW “” ““_“> ,i ::, “6’ “is a ~,$~~d”lh-;““,I jil.,. s,freezers, ~efr,gerator.~reezers, ice Makers. DIshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Un11s. Mlcrorave Ovens. Trash Compactors. Room Air Condlfloners. Oehumldlller Ranges.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setting the Controls ....... . 0 1990 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features...

  • Page 3: Before You Install Your Microwave

    Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration ing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to. Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Electrical shock, fire or other haz- ards may result. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an autho- rized Whirlpool”” service company for exami- nation, repair or adjustment. Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire may result.

  • Page 5: Using Your Microwave

    Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are two parts in the control section: - The Timer - The Cook Power Control These will be covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. The Timer The Cook Power Control Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the microwave cooking information and recipes starting on page 15.

  • Page 6: Setting The Controls

    Setting the controls Be sure you understand the basics of microwave oven cooking before you start. Start with recipes from the “Microwave Cooking Recipes and Tables” section of this book. Follow the directions carefully. DO THIS... 1. Open the oven door by 2.

  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    If there is any damage, do not operate the unit untrl it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool”” service technician and any repairs made. 3. Do not block the rear air intake opening.

  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless by an authorized Whirlpool’” technician. that a separate PRONG. and obligation of the...

  • Page 9: Custom Mounting Your Microwave Oven

    Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, counters 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. 4156694 Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit Do not install the oven next to or over a...

  • Page 10: How Your Microwave

    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. Mode mlxer Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You can’t see them, but you can see what they do.

  • Page 11: Operating Safety Precautions

    Operating safety precautions NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A Liquids heated in certain con- WHOLE EGG. tainers (especially Steam build-up in whole eggs shaped contalners)may overheated. may cause them to burst and splash out with a loud noise burn you, and possibly damage the oven.
  • Page 12 DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, book or cooking uten- sils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven. Don’t let food or containers touch the top or sides of the oven.
  • Page 13 “OFF” closing the door. This prevents the oven from operating without food in it. 2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool COOL-LINE@ service assistance telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.:...

  • Page 14: If You Need Service

    United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our COOL-LINE@ service telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: APPLIANCES-HOUSEHOLD-...

  • Page 15: Microwave Cooking

    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...
  • Page 16 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 as important to your cooking as selecting ingredients from the market.
  • Page 17 APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter Assemble 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted mushroom and 2 onions on each skewer. Arrange in circular pattern 12 frozen brussels sprouts, defrosted 12 whole canned mushrooms on lo-inch microwavable 24 whole boiled onions Rinse cauliflower with water. Shake off excess. Wrap in plastic wrap. 12 wooden skewers, I-inch...
  • Page 18 Ham and Vegetable Soup % to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-in slice 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz. small red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 small zucchini, sliced 1 cup chopped cabbage VZ cup chopped onion j/a cup chopped green pepper % cup chopped carrot 4 to 4% cups hot water 2 teaspoons...
  • Page 19 MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs In large oven cooking 3 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut into 2-rib leaves. Place in e-inch glass baking dish. Set aside. pieces sliced 1 medium onion, In small bowl, combine tomato juice, l/z cup wine, chervil and tarra- 2 bay leaves gon.
  • Page 20 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 l/2 teaspoon salt dash pepper 1% cups milk 3% cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 1’12 Ibs.) 1 lb.
  • Page 21 Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts In small mixing bowl, blend all marinade Marinade chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 tablespoon vegetable chicken mixture, green onions and walnuts in l-quart microwavable 1 tablespoon soy sauce casserole. Microwave, covered, at HIGH Power for 8 to 9 minutes, or 1 tablespoon dry sherry until chicken is no longer pink, stirring twice.
  • Page 22 Salmon and Fettuccine 4 salmon steaks (about 1 Ibs.) cooked l/a cup butter or margarine 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2x G-inch strips (about 1 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour l/2 teaspoon dried dill weed teaspoon salt l/8 teaspoon...
  • Page 23 EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Butter Eggs Dish 15 oz. 1 table- bowl spoon l-quart 2 table- casserole spoons l-quart l/4 -cup casserole Place butter in microwavable dish or casserole. Microwave at HIGH Power for 30 to 90 seconds, or until butter melts.
  • Page 24 VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking potatoes, microwaved 2 slices bacon I/Z cup shredded Cheddar cheese ‘/a cup dairy sour cream 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley j/2 teaspoon salt V8 teaspoon...
  • Page 25 DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit Place cream cheese in medium sized microwavable g-inch graham cracker crust Microwave at DEFROST for 1 to 1% minutes, or until softened. Add Filling remaining filling ingredients. 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese until filling eggs DEFROST for 14 to 16 minutes, or until edges of filling are firm and...
  • Page 26 MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Defrosting Weight DEFROST MEAT BEEF Ground beef 8 to 10 minutes 1 lb. 7 to 9 minutes per lb. 2 Ibs. Pot roast, chuck 5 to 7 minutes per lb. under 4 Ibs. Rib roast, rolled 6 to 9 minuter per lb.
  • Page 27 POULTRY/FISH AND FOOD DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Defrosting Time at Weight DEFROST POULTRY CHICKEN Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. 5 to 7 minutes cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. 10 to 12 minutes TURKEY Breast 9 to 11 minutes under 4 Ibs. CORNISH HENS Whole 1 to 1’/2 Ibs.
  • Page 28 MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Cook Meat Power BEEF HIGH power Corned beef (2-3 Ibs.) DEFROST HIGH power Cubes for stew (1 Ibs., DEFROST l-inch cubes) HIGH power Ground beef (1 lb.) HIGH power Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted frozen (4 oz, each) 1 patty 2 patties...
  • Page 29 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power lo-12 minutes 12-14 minutes 13-15 minutes Rump roast, 12-14 minutes HIGH power rolled (3-4 Ibs.) 15-17 minutes Sirloin tip HIGH power lo-12 minutes roast (3-4 Ibs.) 12-14 minutes LAMB 9-10 minutes Lamb roast, HIGH power rolled, boneless (3-4 Ibs.)
  • Page 30 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power Lamb stew cubes HIGH power (1 Ibs.) l-inch DEFROST PORK Bacon slices HIGH power 2 slices 4 slices Canadian bacon HIGH power 2 slices 4 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) HIGH power 2 chops 4 chops Hot dogs HIGH power...
  • Page 31 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power Sausage links, HIGH power Fresh or defrosted frozen (1-2 oz. each) 2 links l-l% 2-21/z minutes 4 links 3-3% minutes 6 links Sausage patties, HIGH power Fresh (2 oz. each) 2-2V2 minutes 2 patties 31/z-4 minutes 4 patties 8 patties...
  • Page 32 POULTRY COOKING TABLE Cook Poultry Power CHICKEN Breasts, bonele HIGH power 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole bream (10-12 oz.) 2 whole bream (20-24 oz.) HIGH power Cut up fryer (2%3 Ibs.) HIGH power Whole (2’h3 Ibs.) TURKEY HIGH power Breast, boneles (2-3 Ibs.) Cooking...
  • Page 33 POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Poultry Power Drumsticks HIGH power 12-13 minutes (l%-2 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS 8M-9V2 minutes HIGH power Whole (l-11/2 Ibs. each) FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE Cooking Cook Fish/Shellfish Minutes Power Fish fillets HIGH power 51/2 Fish steaks HIGH power 6% to 7% minutes 6 to 7 minutes...
  • Page 34 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Cooking Artichokes Fresh (8 oz. each) HIGH power 8-9 minutes 2 medium 4 medium 13-14 minutes Asparagus, HIGH power Fresh, spears 8-9 minutes (1 lb.) Frozen, spears HIGH power (10 oz. pkg.) 7-8 minutes Beans, green &wax HIGH power Fresh, cut IO-12 minutes...
  • Page 35 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Cooking Cauliflower HIGH power Fresh, whole (1 lb.) 7-8 minutes Fresh, flowerets HIGH power 4-5 minutes 2 cups Celery, Fresh, sliced HIGH power 4 cups, l-inch 8-9 minutes pieces Corn, Fresh, on cob HIGH power lo-11 minutes 2 ears 4 ears...
  • Page 36 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cooking Vegetables Potatoes, sweet Whole HIGH power (6-8 oz. each) 3-4 minutes 1 medium potato 6-7 minutes 2 medium potatoes 8-9 minutes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes, white Whole baking HIGH power (6-8 oz. each) 5-6 minutes 1 potato 8-9 minutes 2 potatoes...
  • Page 37 APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, 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 of the can and placed in a microwavable container.
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  • Page 40: Oven

    Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange. If you need service, first see the “Service and Assistance” section of this book. After checking “Service and Assistance,”...

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