Whirlpool MT1066XB manual

A Note To You 2 Understandng Microwave Oven SW 3 Precau&ions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy 5 Installation lnstmctions 8 Gettin -To Know I# Eil ‘crowave 10 Using Your Microwave Oven 18 Caring For Your Microwave Oven 31 Cooking Guide 32 Questions And AIlSWe’S 36 tf You Need FZ 37 Warranty 40 1-806-253-1301 Csll us w[...]

A Note To You Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance. You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and[...]

Understanding Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFEl-Y INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effiiient 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 [...]

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity (continued): -Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water besiie it. Cook at 106% Cook Power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnenrvare, etc.) absorb microwa[...]

4. A qualified electrician must install a properly grounded and polariied 3-prong receptacle near the appli- ance. - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY... Do not attempt to operate this oven with (1) Door (bent), the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or can[...]

Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of bums, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 6-7. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs be[...]

- Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result. Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result. Do not operate in th[...]

Installation lnsbuctions Before you begin operating the oven, 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, dam- age around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it ha[...]

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

Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. In This Section Page Page How microwave cooking works . . . . . . 10 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Glass turntable Metal f toor The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the food. Microwaves pass through most glass, paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food doe[...]

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: 5. Turntable Support (under turntable). 6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions. See pages 13 and 14 f[...]

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, see pages 1530. 1. Display. This display includes a clock and [...]

-- 9. POULTRY. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen poultry by weight. See page 27 for more information. 10. FISH. Touch this pad followed bv Number Pads to thaw frozen fish by weight. See page 27 for more information. 11. 12. 13. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads to enter cooking times, Cook Powers, and food weights. CLOCK. Touch thi[...]

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will only show “0”. If a time of day is not set, “0” will stay on the Display until you set the cooking time. NOTES: l You can only set the clock if the oven is not cooking food. l If you touch in an incorrect time, “ERROR” will appear o[...]

Using the Minute Timer You can use the microwave oven controls as NOTE: The oven will not operate while the a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for Minute Timer is in use. timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER. TOUCH YOU SEE 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Start countdown. After on[...]

Using child lock Your oven has a lockout feature that inactivates the microwave power. To set child lock: 1. Touch OFF/CANCEL. TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) 2. Touch “0”. To cancel child lock: 1. Touch “0”. TOUCH YOU SEE _-_ ---_ %knds) YOU SEE (time of day) 17[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Page Getting the best cooking results.. .. .18 Using BAKED POTATO ................... .25 Cooking at high cook power .......... .19 Uslng WARM HOLD .......................... 28 Cooking [...]

-- Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Start oven. After one second, the Display will begin to count down the -king time: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE At end of cooking time: (three4 tones will sound) continued on next page 19[...]

- 4. After cooking, open the door. OR TOUCH YOU SEE Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, The following chart gives the percentage of the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, also stands for a different percentage of and the Cook Power [...]

1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE continued on next page 21[...]

After one second, the Display will begin to count down the cooking time: YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE (three tones will sound) 5. After cooking, open the door. OR TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) 22[...]

Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat one or two NOTES: 8 oz cups of a beverage by touching just one pad. l Touch BEVERAGE once for one cup and twice for two cups. l If more time is needed, cook in 20-second periis at high Cook Power. (See W=ooking at high cook power” on page 19.) 1. Place cup(s) of beverage in oven and close door. 2. Choose BEVE[...]

Using DINNER PLATE DINNER PLATE lets you reheat a dinner plate of refrigerated food by touching just one pad. Before reheating, place meat and bulky vegetables to the outside of the plate. Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap. NOTES: l Touch DINNER PLATE once for an 8 oz plate and twice for a 16 oz plate. l If more time is needed, cook in 20- secon[...]

Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you bake one (6 oz) to NOTES: four (24 oz) medium potatoes by touching one pad from one to four times. l If more time is needed, cook in 20- Before baking, remember to pierce potato second periods at high Cook Power. (See with a fork several times. After cooking, let “Cooking at high cook power” on page 19.)[...]

Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes, You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: l WARM HOLD operates for up to 60 minutes. However, you shoukl not use WARM HOLD for more than 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, food will continue to cook. l Opening [...]

Defrosting Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The defrost cycle is programmed for meat, poultry, and fish. All you do is touch the Command Pad assigned to the desired category and enter the weight of the items being defrosted. Your micro- wave oven does the rest. NOTES: l See[...]

Auto defrost Meat setting chart FOOD Beet AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin- ning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than ‘14 lb. Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remain- Freeze in dough[...]

Fish setting FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Poultry setting FOOD Chicken Whole (up to 9% Ibs) cut up Cornish[...]

Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to equals ‘/4 pound). However, in order to enter decimals. food weight in AUTO DEFROST[...]

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 carefully. Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. You can remove the glass turntable to clean the oven cavity floor; however, this oven [...]

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARTIN ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Maat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Fkhigemted Refrigerated l-2 min at 70% 2H4N min at 70% Cover kosefy. Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Room[...]

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adiusted to individual taste. TS. POULTRY. FISH. SWOOD Allow standing time after cooking. FOOD COOK POWER TIME Bacon 100% Ground Beef 100% for Casse- roles (1 lb) 45sectol min 15 set per slice 4-6 min Hamburger 100% 1st side 2 min Patties (2) 2nd side 1 YZ to 2X min Hamburger 100% 1st[...]

- Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you want to prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes. Starting temperature of food l The lower the temperature of the food being put[...]

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several Items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. l When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of [...]

- swers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven without No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, the turntable or turn the turntable over to you will get poor cooking results. Dishes accommodate a large dish? used in your oven must fii on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is suppl[...]

tf You Need Assistance Or Sewice This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or cal[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTlON The Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door. shows a time completely. counting down but the oven is You have set the controls as a Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the not cooking minute timer. Minute Timer. You do not The command is not correct. Re-enter command. hear the PrcF gramming Tone The fan [...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere 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 service is necessary, recom- mend a qualified service[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty r L LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WAR- FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct RANTY From Date of defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be Purchase LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fiih Year From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpoole servic[...]