Whirlpool MS3080XB manual

User’s Manual Model and serial number label (on frame behind door) Door latches Glass tray Control panel NOTE: Black model shown. Also available in white. MICRO WAVE OVEN MS3080XB a[...]

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 .................................[...]

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 burns, fire, electrical shock, injury[...]

3. If a long cord or extension cord is used tem- porarily, (a) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the ap- pliance, (b) the extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot recep- tacle that will accept the plug on t[...]

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 Open Button. Push button to open door. Door must be pressed firmly shut for oven to operate. 2. Do[...]

Getting Acquainted Continued Control panel features o- a- @- 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 1 O-24. 1. Dis[...]

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. If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Set the clock 1. Touch CLOCK. Setting the clock to[...]

Getting Acquainted Continued If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Cook with more than one 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. cycle 2. Touch COOK TIME. Cooking with two or three cycles lets you cook at different m Cook Powers, one after 3. Touch Number Pads for the cooking another. Using this function, time you want in the first cyc[...]

If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Use the Minute Timer 1. Touch COOK TIME. The Minute Timer lets you time m any cooking activities in your kitchen. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want. ooo 3. Touch COOK POWER. m 4. Touch the “0” Number Pad. cl I 5. Touch START/ENTER. m * - Start cooking automatically 1. Put food[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Display/Clock and Indicators -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 and the Display will show “12:OOoo”. The clock will be[...]

- . m Display messages Messages will appear on the display to guide you with your cooking. If you attempt to enter unacceptable instructions, “Err” will appear on the Display. Touch OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions. Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming tone will sound[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Cooking in your microwave oven Although a new rating method’ rates these ovens at 800 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook with recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 750 watts. To get the best cooking results: 9 ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom- mended cooking time. If necessary, add [...]

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. Many recipes in the Cooking Guide tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI,[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Auto cooking Auto cooking provides six preset times. This provides a short-cut method for setting commonly used cooking times. This function allows you to cook popcorn, a baked potato, a dinner plate, a frozen entree, fresh vegetables, or reheat pizza by selecting the proper key. This example shows the Pizza Rehea[...]

Auto weight defrosting Use Auto Weight Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking. This example shows the use of the MEAT Command Pad. For suggested defrost weight, see the “Auto weight defrost sequence list” on the next page. 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch MEAT. The DEF 1 and 0.0 Indicators will come on and the Ibs[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Hints for better defrosting Your microwave oven controls four different output powers automatically during the defrost cycle. After the second segment is completed, five tones will sound but the oven will continue to defrost. At the sound of the tones, open the oven door and turn the food over, close the oven door[...]

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. This example shows the use of the Meat Defrost cycle. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch MEAT. The DEF 1 and 0.0 Indicators will come on and the Ibs Indica[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Cooking with cook cycle more than one 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Put food in the oven and close the door. Tou[...]

11. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the third cycle. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 5 minutes. 12. Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 14. To select another Cook Power, touch COOK POWER. The Display will show the STAGE 3 and HI Indicators and th[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Using child lock Your oven has a lockout feature that inactivates the microwave power. To set child lock: Touch OFF/CANCEL. Touch and hold “0” until “L” appears at the left of the Display and a single tone is heard. In this condition, the oven will not operate. If a cooking program is set and START/ENTER i[...]

Using WARM HOLD Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 minutes. WARM HOLD can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle. 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. 2. Touch WARM HOLD. “Hold” will appear on the Display. 3. Touch START/ENTER. “Hold” will stay on. The oven light [...]

Usin Your Microwave Oven Cont nued B Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK TIME 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Touch COOK TIME. The STAGE 1 Indicator will come on and the Display will [...]

Using delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automati- cally at a later time. Use the Cook cycle at “0” Cook Power to delay the start of the second Cook cycle for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. (See WARNING on page 24.) 2. Touch COOK TIME. The STAGE 1 Indicator will come on and the Displa[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued 10. Touch START/ENTER. The STAGE 1 and % POWER Indicators will stay on. During the STAGE 1 cycle the oven will be off, but the Display will count down the set time. After this time is up, the STAGE 2 and 3 cycles will begin. NOTES: l If you hear the fan start when you touch START/ENTER, you have not set the oven p[...]

Installation Instructions Rear air intake openings Air vents Before you begin, 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, damage around the door or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, please do not operate[...]

Installation Instructions Continued 3. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. recommended.) It is recommended that a A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused separate circuit serving only this appliance electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is be provided. 4. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazar[...]

Caring For Your Microwave Oven Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. The glass tray may be removed for cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven when glass tray is removed for cleaning. See page 31 for further information about the tray. For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will sof[...]

How Your Microwave Oven Works Oien cavity Glass tray 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 cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwav[...]

Operating Safety Precautions using the microwave oven, follow the Never cook or reheat a whole egg. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one min[...]

Operating Safety Precautions Continued 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 temperature required for safe sterilization. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microw[...]

Starting a microwave oven when it is empty is not recommended. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result. Do not dry flow[...]

Operating Safety Precautions Continued General information I1111 1 Fuse box If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system. 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 min[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance n Bm 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 the Display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking: l Is the oven door closed completely? l Have you set the controls[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance Continued 2. If you need assistance’ . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from any- where in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if serv[...]

Cooking Guide Introduction 1. How your microwave oven works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube, and microwaves are then sent into the oven cavity through [...]

Cooking Guide Continued Covering: A cover traps heat and steam causing the food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or plastic wrap with a corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Recipes calling for covered microwavable casseroles use the glass casserole covers to help retain the steam; however, the covers can become hot during cook[...]

8. Wicker, Straw, Wood: All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven. Remove any metal fittings. 9. Metal Utensils: Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps, clips, or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation. Use wooden skewers, which are available at most cookware shops. 10. Br[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Microwave cook power chart Your microwave oven is equipped with ten Cook Powers (11 Cook Powers including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, two short tones and one long tone automatically sound. The table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepa[...]

Auto weight defrost guide Meat FOOD SElTlNG AT TONE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost sequence. Ground beef MEAT Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than ‘/4 lb. (bulk) fork. Turn over. Freeze in a dough[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Poultry FOOD Breasts (boneless) cut up Whole (under 4 Ibs) Cornish Hens Whole Turkey Breast (under 6 Ibs) Fish and shellfish SElTlNG POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY POULTRY Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster tails Shrimp Scallops FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH FISH AT TONE Separate and turn over. Cover with [...]

One touch cooking chart SElTING QUANTITY SPECIAL NOTES Popcorn 1 bag (3% 02) Use popcorn packages which are made especially for microwave cooking. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Heat only 1 package at a time. Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while popping popcorn. Pizza Reheat 1 slice (3 02) Place one pizza slice (l/6 of 1 O-inch che[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Corned beef (Cook l), Place corned beef in 3-quart microwavable casse- (3 Ibs) HIGH 15 minutes role. Pour 1 cup water and desired seasonings over then then corned beef. Cook covered. Turn over beef during (Cook 2), cooking. Shield thinner ends with foi[...]

Meat cooking table (continued) MEAT COOK POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs) 5 9-l 1 minutes Place roast fat-side down on microwavable roast per pound rack. Add desired seasonings and cover with wax RARE (135°F) paper. Turn over meat halfway through cooking and 11-l 3 minutes shield if necessary. Remove roast from m[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table (continued) MEAT Hot dogs 1 2 4 Ham, boneless fully cooked 2 Ibs 5 Ibs Ham, center slice (1 lb) Loin roast, rolled, boneless (3% 4% Ibs) Sausage links, fresh (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’/‘z Ibs) COOK POWER HIGH 5 [...]

Stuffed flank steak 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced l/4 cup butter or margarine 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained l/4 teaspoon ground thyme % teaspoon ground black pepper 1 beef flank steak (about 1% pounds) 1 cup beef broth 1 can (10% ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup % cup white wine (o[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Poultry cooking table POULTRY COOK POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Wash and dry poultry. Remove skin and place Breasts, boneless HIGH breasts, thickest portion to outside, in microwavable 1 half breast 6-6X minutes baking dish. Brush with butter or browning agent (4-5 oz) per pound and seasonings if desired. [...]

POULTRY COOK POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Drumsticks (1 X-2 Ibs) 5 14-16 minutes Wash and dry poultry. Place pieces with thickest per pound portion to outside on microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter or browning agent and season- ings if desired. Cover with wax paper. Turn over pieces, shield bone ends with small pieces of foil and [...]

Cooking Guide Continued Fish & shellfish Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave oven. Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking. In just a few minutes, your seafood will be tender and moist, keeping its true flavor and mild taste. Cooking fish & shellfish: tips &techniques l Completely defrost fish and shellfish be[...]

Poached fish fillets 4 Orange Roughy fillets (1 to 1% pound) % cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine cut into %-inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion l/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1. Arrange fillets with thicker parts to the outside in a 2-quart microwavable baking dish. Pour wine over fillets. Dot with butter. Spr[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Cakes & pies Make your very next cake or pie in your microwave oven. Not only will it cook in half the time, but it will be delicious! Microwave-cooked cakes are superior in texture, height, and lightness to those cooked in conventional ovens. Pie crust comes out extra flaky. Microwave cakes & pies: tips & techni[...]

Convenience cakes and mixes cooking table (continued) COOK CAKES & MIXES POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Cupcakes Prepare as directed on package. Place 2 paper cupcake liners in each microwavable muffin ring 4 cupcakes 7 1 X-2 minutes cup. Fill each cup two-thirds full with batter (about 3 tablespoons). When done, tops will appear moist[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Vegetables Veaetable cookina table VEGETABLES Artichokes Fresh (8 oz each) 2 medium 4 medium COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place trimmed artichokes, right-side up, in 8-inch HIGH microwavable baking dish. Add 2 teaspoons lemon juice 8-9 minutes and 2 tablespoons water. Cover with plastic wrap and 13-l 4 minutes vent. Coo[...]

Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Carrots Place carrots and 2 tablespoons water in 1 -quart covered Fresh, sliced HIGH casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. Cook until fork- 2 cups 5-6 minutes tender. Let stand covered 2 minutes. Frozen, crinkle HIGH Remove outer wrapping from box. Place box on 2 pa[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Mushrooms Place sliced mushrooms in 1 to 1 %-quart microwavable, Fresh, sliced HIGH covered casserole. Stir halfway through cooking. As soon (‘h lb) ~%Y/z minutes as mushrooms begin to darken, remove and let stand (1 lb) 4%-5X minutes covered [...]

Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES sotatoes, white cut up (6-8 oz each) 4 medium COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place potatoes and 2 tablespoons water in 1 %-quart HIGH microwavable, covered casserole. Stir halfway through 9-11 minutes cooking. Let stand covered for 2 minutes. White, whole baking (6-8 oz each) 1 potato 2 potatoes 4 p[...]

Cooking Guide Continued Recipes Nachos 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean dip % cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1. Spread each tortilla chip with bean dip; top with cheese. Place chips on a paper plate. 2. Cook uncovered 1 to 1% minutes at Cook Power 6 or until cheese is melted. Makes 15 appetizers Sweet and sour tuna crackers 1 can (3% ounc[...]

Onion soup 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (10% ounces) condensed beef broth 1 slice of toasted French bread % cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1. Combine onions and butter in a l-quart microwavable casserole. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at HIGH power or until onions are soft; stir [...]

Cooking Guide Continued Basic scrambled eggs TABLESPOONS TEASPOONS OF MILK I OF BUlTER TABLESPOONS TEASPOONS EGGS OF MILK OF BUlTER 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 COOKING TIME COOK POWER 7 I SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Use 1 O-ounce microwavable bowl 50 to 60 seconds or custard cup for 1 to 2 eggs; use 1 -quart microwavable casserole for [...]

Banana bread 2 cups buttermilk baking mix % cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour l/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace l/4 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2/3 cup mashed banana 2/3 cup chopped dates 2/3 cup chopped walnuts 1. Combine baking mix, brown sugar, flour, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl, stir to blend. Com- bine milk, egg, and banana [...]

Cooking Guide Continued Egg custard % cup milk 2 eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel % teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg 1. Pour milk into a ~-CUP glass measuring cup. Cook 3% to 4% minutes at Cook POWer 6 or until almost boiling. Beat eggs slightly in a mixing bowl; add remaining ingredients except nutmeg. S[...]

Appendix Reheating 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 of the [...]

Cooking Guide Continued Reheating (continued) COOK ITEM POWER COOKING TIME SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Sandwich Roll or Wrap in paper towel and place on roast rack. Bun 1 roll 8 10 to 15 seconds Vegetables 1 cup 4 cups I I Cook covered in microwavable casserole; stir 9 1 to 1% minutes once halfway through cooking. 9 5% to 6% minutes 62[...]

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