Whirlpool MS1600XW manual

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Contents Page Parts and Features . . . . . . .._.........._................ 2 Before You Install Your Microwave Oven . . 3 Before You Use Your Microwave Oven . . . . 3 Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy _....,_..........,..,___,,,,,,,.. 3 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Using Y[...]

Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration Card” included with your oven. If the card is miss- 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 [...]

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[...]

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. They [...]

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 pressing the Door button on the bottom of the control panel. 2. Put food in the oven. DO [...]

Installation instructions Before you begin, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven 1. Empty 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, do not operate the unit u[...]

5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. 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. 6. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plug [...]

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 conventional surface unit [...]

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 Magnetron Glass Tray Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You can’t see them, but you can see what they do. Microwaves pass through glass, paper and most plastics wi[...]

Operating safety precautions NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG. Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage Liquids heated in certain con- tainers (especially cylindrical- shaped contalners)may become overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on[...]

DO NOT use the oven for Starting a microwave oven storage. Do not leave paper when it’s empty IS not recom- 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. mended. If you experiment, put a container of wate[...]

General Information If your electric power line voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To test a dish for safe use, put it If time is left on the timer when into the oven with a cup of water you remove food from the oven, beside it. Cook on high Cook turn the timer to “OFF” before Power for one minute. If the cl[...]

3. If you need service’... Whirlpool has a 4. If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved’... nationwide network of l authorized Whirlpool”” service companies. Whirlpool service technicians are trained to fulfill the . product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the authorized W[...]

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[...]

APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted 12 frozen brussels sprouts, defrosted 12 whole canned mushrooms 24 whole boiled onions 12 wooden skewers, I-inch 1 medium head cauliflower, about 1’12 Ibs. Lemon Dill Sauce J/3 cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon lemon juice % teaspoon seasoned salt 114 teaspoon[...]

Ham and Vegetable Soup % to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-in ham Remove bone from ham. Set aside. Cut ham into l/z-inch cubes. Set slice aside. In 3-quart casserole, combine ham bone, potatoes, zucchini, 1 tablespoon olive oil cabbage, onion, green pepper and carrot. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 8 oz. small red potatoes, thinly sliced Power for 10 to 12 minu[...]

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

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. fully cooked ring sausage (Polish or sm[...]

Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts Marinade 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry % teaspoon dried crushed red pepper % teaspoon garlic powder 2 boneless whole chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into 2x Q-inch strips 6 green onions, cut into l-inch pieces ‘12 cup walnut halves % cup Hoisin Sauce % teaspoon browning sa[...]

Salmon and Fettuccine 4 salmon steaks (about 1 V2 Ibs.) Remove and discard skin and bones from cooked salmon. Flake with cooked fork. Set aside. 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 V2 teaspoon salt l/8 teaspoo[...]

EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Dish 15 oz. bowl Butter Eggs 1 table- 2 spoon Milk 1 table- spoon Salt Dash Pepper Dash Cooking Time 11/2 to 2 minutes l-quart casserole 2 table- 4 spoons 2 table- spoons Vi tea- spoon l/B tea- spoon 21/2 to 31/2 minutes l-quart casserole l/4 -cup 8 ‘/4 cup l/2 tea- l/s tea- 4% to 5% minutes spoon spoon[...]

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 pepper Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with pap[...]

DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit g-inch graham cracker crust Filling 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese 2 eggs VS cup ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Topping ‘14 cup dairy sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, peaches or grapes Place cream cheese in medium sized microwavable mixing bow[...]

MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight Defrosting Time at 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 tbs. Round steak Sirloin steak % inch thick Tenderloin steak Stew beef 2 Ibs. LAMB Cubed for stew Ground lamb under 4 Ibs. Chops 1 inch thick PORK C[...]

POULTRY/FISH AND FOOD DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight Defrosting Time at DEFROST Standing Time Directions POULTRY CHICKEN Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. TURKEY Breast under 4 Ibs. CORNISH HENS Whole 1 to 1’/2 Ibs. 5 to 7 minutes lb per 45 minutes 10 to 12 minutes lb. per 15 minutes 9 to 11 minutes lb. per 20 minutes 10 to 12 minutes lb. per[...]

MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Meat BEEF Corned beef (2-3 Ibs.) Cook Cooking Power Time HIGH power 15 minutes then DEFROST 30-35 minutes per pound Cubes for stew (1 Ibs., l-inch cubes) HIGH power 10 minutes DEFROST 25-30 minutes per pound Ground beef (1 lb.) HIGH power 51/2-6% minute Hamburgers, HIGH power Fresh or defrosted frozen (4 oz[...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Cook Power Rump roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) HIGH power Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) HIGH power LAMB Lamb roast, rolled, boneless (3-4 Ibs.) HIGH power -. Cooking Time lo-12 minutes per pound RARE (135OF) 12-14 minutes per pound MEDIUM (155OF) 13-15 minutes per pound WELL (165OF) 12-14 minutes per pound RARE (135OF) 1[...]

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 power DEFROST HIGH power HIGH power H[...]

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 power HIGH power HIGH power DEFROST HIGH power Cooking Time l-l% minutes 2-21/z minutes 3-3% minutes 2-2V2 minutes 31/z-4 minutes 4[...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE Poultry CHICKEN Breasts, bonele 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole bream (10-12 oz.) 2 whole bream (20-24 oz.) Cut up fryer (2%3 Ibs.) Whole (2’h3 Ibs.) TURKEY Breast, boneles (2-3 Ibs.) Cook Power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power HIGH power Cooking Time lo-11 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 mi[...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Poultry Drumsticks (l%-2 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS Whole (l-11/2 Ibs. each) Cook Power HIGH power HIGH power T Cooking Time 12-13 minutes per pound 8M-9V2 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 agen[...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Artichokes Fresh (8 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/z 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.) Squash, Acorn or Butternut Fresh (l-l’/2 Ibs.) 1 medium Frozen, cooked[...]

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[...]

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WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase Warranty MWOC WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP@ 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[...]