Whirlpool MT7116XD manual

HOW TO MAUI A HOME Ru>.” UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) ................... 2 A Note to You ................. 3 Microwave Oven Safety.. ................... 4 Installation Instructions ..................... 9 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .......... 11 Using Your Microwave Oven .............................. 18 Caring for Your Mi[...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ............................................ 3 Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 4 Important safety instructions ................. 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ............ 6 Operating safety precautions ................ 7 Installation Instructions ..........[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how [...]

Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explana- tion of the use of the symbol. This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns, and personal inj[...]

*To reduce the risk of fire in the v . 1 oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper could char or burn, and some plastics could melt if used when heating foods. Q Iy A - Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable - If materials [...]

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

Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 7-8. 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 b[...]

Glass turntable 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 no[...]

Installation Instructions 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, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it has[...]

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

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. How your microwave oven works Magnetron Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat[...]

Glass turntable Metal floor Metal floor The glass turntable of your microwave The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through. Then oven lets microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a metal floor, back through they bounce off a metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and are absorbed by the glass turntable, and [...]

Microwave oven features (Models MT7076XD and MT71 16XD shown - your model may have different styling) 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: 1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push to open door. 2.[...]

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 16-25. 1. Display. This display includes a clock and[...]

9. 10. 11. POPCORN/FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to pop a 3.5 oz bag of commer- cially packaged microwave popcorn or to cook an 8 to 12 oz frozen entree in your microwave oven. See pages 23 and 24 for more information. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function that you have set. If you open the door after the oven begins to cook, retouch STAR[...]

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the Display will show “88:88”. If a time of day is not set, “88:88” 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 enter an incorrect time, “Erro” will appear o[...]

Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100% cook power or add an extra minute to your current cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: *To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. *YOU cannot use ADD MIN[...]

This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. Getting the best cooking results - l ALWAYS cook food for the minimum l If a glass cover is not available, use recommended cooking time. If necessary, wax paper, paper towels, or microwave- touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is approved[...]

Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different The following chart gives the percentage of cook powers. The lower the cook power, the cook power each Number Pad stands for, slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also and the cook power name usually’used. It stands for a different percentage of cook also tells you [...]

1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE “:O” Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE “7:30” 3. Set cook power. TOUCH YOU SEE “P-1 0” Example for 50% cook power: TOUCH YOU SEE n 5 “P-5” 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: Five tones will sound. cooking time counting down YOU SE[...]

Cooking with more than one cook cycle 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, for up to 4 cycles. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times and power levels. 1. Put food in oven[...]

5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE I cooking time counting down for first cycle followed by cooking time for neh cycle(i) At end of cooking time: Five tones will sound. YOU SEE “END” followed by time of day Changing instructions You can change times or cook power for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3. Using BAKED [...]

Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a 3.5 oz bag of commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just two pads. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a micro- wave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. Cooking performance may vary with brand. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results. For best re[...]

Using FROZEN ENTREE FROZEN ENTREE lets you cook a frozen entree between 8 and 12 oz by touching the POPCORN/FROZEN ENTREE pad twice. NOTES: l If more time is needed do not touch the POPCORN/FROZEN ENTREE pad again. Set a short cooking time. (See page 18.) l Follow manufacturer’s guidelines for preparation of the frozen entree. 1. Place frozen ent[...]

Using DEFROST Your microwave oven lets you defrost food by simply entering defrosting time. A 30% cook power is preset. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting times and power levels. 1. Put frozen food in oven and close door. 2. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Enter defrosting time. TOUCH YOU SEE )I JDI “10:00” L2clm 4. Start oven. [...]

Defrosting tips l Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands. l Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven. l Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. l If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place[...]

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. For interior surfaces: Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to[...]

Cooking Guide Reheating tips l Cooked food and leftovers can be reheated quickly and efficiently without spoiling their freshness and taste. l Always place the dense food at the outer edges and the more porous food towards the center. *To keep food moist during reheating, cover the food with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap. Covering the food k[...]

Microwave cooking tips - Amount of food l The more food you 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 into th[...]

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 [...]

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 fit on the turntable. Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with[...]

Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 34. If nothing operates, check the following: Is the microwave oven pl[...]

PROBLEM CAUSE The turntable will l The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable not turn is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft. l The support is not operating correctly. Remove turntable and restart oven. If turntable support does not move, call an autho- rized Whirlpool service technician for repair. Cookin[...]

Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting” on pages 32-33. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance* . . . 3. If you are not satisfied Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance with how the problem III [...]

Index This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ..................................... 30 AUDIBLE SIGNALS ................................. 15 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ..............................................[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY From Date defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED SEVEN-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Eighth Year From Date of[...]