Whirlpool MW36OOXS manual

Model MW36OOXS reezers. Relrlgerator-freezers, Ice Makers, Olshwashers, Etullt-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges. Mlcrnwave Ovens, Trash Compactors, Room Air Condllloners. Oehumldifi[...]

Contents Parts and Features Before You Install Your Mlcrowave Oven. Before You Use Your Microwave Oven Precautions to Avoid Posslble Exposure to Excessive Mlcrowave Energy Important Safety Instructions Uslng Your Microwave Oven. Microwave Oven Controls Programming Tone Setting the Clock Cooking in Your Microwave Oven Cook in One Cycle High Cook Pow[...]

HII out and return the “MIcrowave Reglstratlon Card” Included wlth your oven. If the card is missing, please send the model number of your microwave oven with your name and address to... Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 U.S. 33 North Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will help us re[...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION Microwave ovens have been used successfully In homes for a number of Years. They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as wlth 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. W[...]

Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: -Digital Display/Clock, and Indicator Lights - Command Pads - Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. Command pads mmm See page 6 for information on the tone you hear when touching any pad. When [...]

Fr0gramming tone Each time you touch a pad you will hear a tone. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because the instruction is not correct, or because the tones have been removed. EXAMPLE: If you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad, you will not hear a tone. The instruction is not correct. If you want to remove the If you want to repla[...]

Important things to remember to get the best cooking results. l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food. l Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for most even doneness with all [...]

Changing the cooking time Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle: 1. Touch COOK 1. 2. Touch numbers for the new time. 3. Touch START. Cook 1 will continue cooking for the new time. lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Ea[...]

6. Touch START. d count own Changing cook power The COOK 1 and COCK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at o Cook Power other than high The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left In the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display will show the Cook Power you sele[...]

2. Touch AUTO SEl. (Optton: Sklp to step 6 If you want to use the preset cooking ttme and Cook Power.) The AUTO SET Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show 2 mlnufes, 30 seconds (or the time you have set as your favorite cycle). m A 3. Touch a Number Pad for the new cooklng ttme you want from 1 to 9 minutes. The Display will show wha[...]

Changlng the pre-programmed setiing You can change the pre-programmed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET to the time and power you most often use. To change the AUTO SET setting, follow these steps. 1. Place food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch AUTO SET twice. 3. Touch the Number Pads for the new desired cooking time. If high Cook Pow[...]

Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST If the defrosting instructions call for stirring or turning of the food in the middle of defrost cycle, program PAUSE after QUICK DEFROST. Half way through the defrost cycle a beep will sound, “PAUS” will show on the Display and the oven will stop defrostlng. After stirring or turning the food, touch START to cont[...]

Cooking in more than one cycle at one or more cook powers For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for 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. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. The COOK 1 lndrcator [...]

9. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. The Display will show what you m full power. touched. This example shows you touched Number Pad 4 for 40% of 10. Touch START. d count own d count own 14 When you touch START, the Coo~l Indicator Light will stay on while the oven is cooking in the first cycle. The COOK POWER Indi[...]

Hlnts for cooklng with more than one cycle. You can program the cooking cycles in any order. However, when the microwave oven is started, it will automatically go through the cycles in order -AUTO SET - COOK 1 -COOK 2 - PROBE TEMP - KEEP WARM or (QUICK DEFROST- STANDING TIME-COOK l- COOK 2 - PROBE TEMP - KEEP WARM] If you want the oven to stop betw[...]

DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... .‘.I m . 4. Touch PROBE TEMP. The PROBE TEMP Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show ‘I? The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you 5. Touch Number Pads for the desired flnal temperatures between 90°F and 200°F. touched them. This example shows a final cooked temperature of about 1[...]

Hints for using the temperature probe DO... DON’T... l use hot pads when removing probe from food or food from oven. l stir foods during cooking when recommended. * stir soups, casseroles and drinks before serving. * cover roasts with foil and let stand a few minutes after cooking. Remove foil if you de- tide to cook it longer. l remove the probe[...]

Using PAUSE For best results, some recipes call for stirring, turning, or adding ingredients during cooking. Your microwave oven can be set to pause between COOK 1 and COOK 2, between any Cook cycle and PROB TEMP between AUTO SET and a following cycle, between QUICK DEFROST and a following cycle (except COOK 1) or during QUICK DEFROST to give you t[...]

Adding “PAUSE” PAUSE cun be added to the cycle in operation, if there is to be another cycle. . Touch PAUSE. l Touch START. The microwave oven will stop automatically. You will hear 2 beeps. START must be touched to continue. Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 mlnutes, 99 seconds (about[...]

Minute timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer. Use COOK 1 at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... .a m 1. Touch COOK 1 The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four “0”s. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want. The Display wil[...]

Delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use COOK 1 Cycle at “0” Cook Power to delay the start of COOK 2 for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 1. Put In tood and close the door. See CAUTION. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four “0”s. 3. Touch[...]

7. Touch In the cooklng ttme and Cook Power. 8. Touch START. The Indicator Lights and Display will show the same information as “De- frosting and cooking in two CyCleS” during operation. During the Cook 1 Cycle the oven will be off, but the Display will count down the set time. Note: If you hear the fan start when you touch START; you have not [...]

Bi-level cooking rack Use the metal Bl-Level Cooklng Rack when cooklng in more than one container. The metal rack can be turned upsldedown to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven. First Posltlon Seoond Posltlon NOTE: Do not store the metal mck In the oven. Arcing and damage to the oven can result It someone accldentally starts the o[...]

Installation instructions BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. 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, please do [...]

5. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 &It, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrlcal supply is required (Time- delay fuse Is recommended.) It Is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. 6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS wMNING: electrlcal shock Improper use of the groundlng p[...]

Custom mounting vour 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 to the wall. 4158015 Wall Mounting Kit 2. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet. 4158000 Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit [...]

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. 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 plastic with- out heating them so food ab- sorbs[...]

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 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 minute before cutting into them. USE HO[...]

DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, book or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone acciden- tally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. a fire should start in the ‘ven cavity: l keep door closed l turn oven off l disconnect the power supply at the cord, fuse or[...]

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 into the oven with a cup of water beslde lt. - Cook on high Cook Power for one minute. If the dlsh gets hot and water stays cool, do not use lt. If you need service or assistance, we suggest you[...]

2. If you need assistance?.. Call Whlrlpool COOL-LINE@ service as- sistance telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere In the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained Consultants. The Consultants can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified service compan[...]

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