Whirlpool CMT061SG manual

A Note to You ............................... 2 Microwave Oven Safety .............. 3 Installation Instructions .............. 5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven .......................... 7 Using Your Microwave Oven .... 13 Cooking at high cook power ....... 13 Cooking at different cook powers ............................... 14 Cooking with mo[...]

2 Model Number __________________________ Serial Number __________________________ Purchase Date __________________________ Dealer Name ___________________________ Dealer Address _________________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________ A Note to Y ou Thank you for buying a CROSLEY ® appliance. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-fr[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W AR NING: T o re duce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. • Read and follow the spec[...]

4 MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE ENERGY ... (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. (b) Do not place any object between the oven f[...]

5 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 a door that isn’t lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not oper[...]

6 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a ground- ing wire with a groundi[...]

7 A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable. 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 gla[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN T esting your microwave oven To test the oven put about 1 cup (250 ml) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated. T esting your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before [...]

9 Microwave oven features GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN BEVERAGE CLOCK DEF ROST TIME VEGET ABLES FR. ENTREE QTY.? CUPS / SIZE? START? BAKED POTA TOES POPCORN DEFROST REHEAT BREAKFAST VEGET ABLES FROZEN ENTREE BAKED POT A TOES COOK TIME COOK POWER CLOCK SET START ENTER ADD MINUTE CANCEL OFF BEVERAGE 5 8 3 9 4 TIMER 0 1 7 2 6 2 5 8 3 4 1 7 6 Yo[...]

10 12. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to enter the correct time of day. 13. Number Pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, selection quantities or weight. 14. MINUTE TIMER. Touch this pad followed by number pads to use as a kitchen timer. 15. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function that you have set. [...]

11 Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and If you do not want to continue cooking: • Close the door and the light goes off. OR • TOUCH NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL to make sure no o[...]

12 Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will show “ : ”. If a time of day is not set, “ : ” will stay on the display until you set the clock or another function. NOTES: • You can only set the clock when the oven is not in use. • If you enter an incorrect time, three tones [...]

13 Using Y our Mic r owave O ven This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 3. Start the oven. TOUCH YOU SEE COOK TIME TOUCH YOU SEE 3 TIMER 0[...]

14 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use. The followi[...]

15 4. Start the oven. At end of cooking time: Four tones will sound and the display will show “End”. To see the cook power during cooking: NOTE: If you wish to change the cook power press the desired Number pad. The power level will be displayed “P-5”. Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one cook po[...]

16 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set the cook power for the first cycle. (Example for 50% cook power:) 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle. TOUCH 7 3 TIMER 0 TOUCH COOK PO WER TOUCH 5 5. Start the oven. The first cycle’s cooking time counts down, followed by co[...]

17 This chart shows you which foods you can reheat and how to program your oven to reheat them. All foods are reheated from refrigerated temperature. FOOD Dinner Plate Casserole Soups/ Sauces Pizza Slice TOUCH REHEAT 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times DISPLAY SHOWS dinr CASS SOUP PIZZ QUANTITIES AVAILABLE 1 plate 1-2 cups (250mL-500mL) 1-2 cups (250mL-[...]

18 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN Defrosting tips • Before starting, make sure you have removed any metal twist-ties and replace them with strings or elastic bands. • Open containers before they are placed in the oven. • Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging. • If food is foil wrapped , remove foil and place it in a microwave safe c[...]

19 Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop a “snack size” bag (1.75 oz [50g]) of commercially pack- aged microwave popcorn by touching just 2 pads. For best results: • Pop only one package at a time. • If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow the manufacturer’s instructions. • Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat conten[...]

20 USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This chart shows you which foods you can heat and how to program your oven to heat them. FOOD French Toast/Waffles (Fresh) Bagels/Muffins (Fresh) Hot Cereals (Instant) TOUCH BREAKFAST 1 time 2 times 3 times DISPLAY SHOWS P1 P2 P3 QUANTITIES AVAILABLE 1-2 pieces 1-2 pieces 1-2 servings Using VEGET ABLES VEGETABLES lets y[...]

21 3. Enter the number of potatoes. 4. Start the oven. At end of cooking time: Four tones will sound and the display will show “End”. Using BAKED POT A TOES Your microwave oven cooks 1 to 2 baking potatoes (10-13 oz [284-396] each) by automatically choosing baking time and cook power. Before baking, remember to pierce potato with a fork several[...]

22 Caring for Y our 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: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sur[...]

23 Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if neces- sary, add more time in small increments. Starting t[...]

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

25 QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish? Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction? Sometimes the[...]

26 The turntable will not turn The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking You do not hear the Programming Tone The fan seems to be running slower than usual The display shows “:” • The turntable is not correctly in place. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely on center shaft. • The suppor[...]

27 Requesting Assistance or Service Before calling for assistance or service, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. 1. If you need assistance * … Call our toll free number. Dial toll free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-1301 and tal[...]

4393786 CROSLEY ® Microwave Oven W arran t y CROSLEY WILL PAY FOR Replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized service company. Replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens if defective in materials or workmanship. LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE O[...]