Whirlpool MSI040XY manual

User’s Manual Control panel I Defrost guide Door latches Glass tray MICROWAVE OVENS MSI040XY MSI065XY[...]

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 ................................ 6 Quick reference [...]

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 fire, electrical shock, injury to per[...]

You are responsible for: l Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements.* The micro- wave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper operation. l Properly connecting the oven to electrical sup- ply and grounding it:’ l Operating the oven with the g[...]

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

Getting Acquainted Continued 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 9-25. 1. Digital Displa[...]

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 User’s Manual. Type of cooking How you use it Why you use it High power cooking 1. Put food in the oven and close[...]

Getting Acquainted Continued Type of cooking Pause How you use it 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch In the desired cooking instruction for COOK 1. 3. Touch PAUSE. 4. Touch In the desired cooking instructions for COOK 1. 5. Touch START. Why you use it This mode lets you set the oven to pause between cycles for stirring, turning ov[...]

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. When you first plug in the oven, a tone will sound, the display will show “0” and the col[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming lone will sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. Three beeps signal the end of the Minute Timer function and a cook or defrost cycle. If you don’t hear a tone, it is because [...]

Cooking in your microwave oven Although a new rating method* rates these ovens at 550-600 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook with recipes developed for 500 watt microwave ovens. Be sure to read the microwave cooking information and recipes starting on page 36. They contain information about: l What microwave energy is. 9 How food is cooked by m[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued . . m Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power: 1. 2. 3. 4. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The Cook 1 Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. The Display will show the numbers you touched in[...]

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. Some recipes in this book tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 6. Touch START. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will continue to blink to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than HIGH. The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle. When the cooking time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 3 bee[...]

Defrosting Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see the guide behind the oven door or the charts on pages 48 and 49. 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show “0”. 3. Touch Number Pads for the def[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued About the Quick Defrost cycle The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the Quick Defrost cycle into three parts: First part . . . . . ..__._........................ Full Cook Power Second part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30% of full Cook Power Third part . . . .._.......................[...]

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. 1. 2. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show “0”. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Touch Number Pads for the de[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 8. Touch START. When you touch START, the QUICK DEFORST Indicator Light will blink and COOK 1 Indicator Light will stay on. The Display counts down the time to show how . . . . ,. . . - I - , . . mucn trme IS ren In me UUICK uerrost cycle. When the defrost time is over, you will hear 2 beeps and the Cook cycle wi[...]

Cooking in 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. You oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The COOK 1 Indicator Light wi[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 8. 9. 10. Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 10. To select another Cook Power, touch COOK POWER. The Display will show “PL 10”. This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH) power. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. The Display will show wha[...]

Hints for cooking 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 the order of the examples described in this book. For example, if you program COOK 1, and QUICK DEFROST, the microwave oven will automatically follow this sequence: Q[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using PAUSE For best results, some recipes call for stirring, turning over or rearranging food, or for adding ingredients during cooking. Your microwave oven can be set to pause between COOK 1 and COOK 2 or between QUICK DEFROST and a following cycle. This gives you time to stir (casseroles), turn over (meat) or [...]

Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK 1 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. Touch COOK 1 & 2. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will blink and the Display will show 0. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 24 When the set time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 3 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by touching CANCEL.) The Dis- play will then show the time of day. NOTE: Opening the oven door stops the count- down. Close the door and touch START to con- tinue the timing countdown. Using AUTO START [...]

To avoid sickness and food waste when using Auto Start; l Do not use foods that will spoil while waiting for cooking to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooking to start should be very cold or frozen before it is put in the oven. MOST UNFROZEN FOODS SHOULD NEVER STAND MORE[...]

Installation Instructions Before you begin, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven Rea; air I intake openings Air vents 1. 2. 3. 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 the[...]

4. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is recommended that a separate circuit serv- A 120 Volt, 60H2, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused ing only this appliance be provided. electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) 5. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Electrical Shock Hazard Improper use of the grounding plu[...]

Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, counters or tables. Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet. You can build-in your oven by using one of the following Under-the- Cabinet Mounting Kits: Kit No. 4158693, (f[...]

How Your Microwave Oven Works Mode mixer Magnetron O;en cavity 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. A mangnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. [...]

Operating Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using 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[...]

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 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 tem[...]

Operating Safety Precautions Continued Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age designed especially for microwave ovens. Follow directions supplied with the product. Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag. Over- cooking may result in smoke and fire. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcor[...]

General information If your electric power line or outlet 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 beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. 33[...]

If You Need Service Or Assistance w n n 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 nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.) l Ha[...]

2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial free from anywhere in the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 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, recommend a qualified service company i[...]

MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES Introduction Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home. If you follow a few basic instructions, this book will teach you how to make microwave cooking both enjoyable and safe. All of the recipes in this book have been tested and proven to provide many rewarding meals for you and y[...]

Food Characteristics and Your Microwave Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the timer is set. This is far from true. The following techniques are as important to your cooking as selecting quality ingredients from the market. Density: Microwaves penetrate porous foods such as cakes or breads more easi[...]

COOKING FROZEN FOOD Follow package directions for microwaving com- mercially packaged frozen food. If additional cook- ing time is needed, increase the time in l-minute increments. If possible, stir each time then let stand for a few minutes. TIPS ON REHEATING FOOD l Arrange foods for reheating on a plate so that the thicker, denser and meatier por[...]

APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted 12 frozen Brussels sprouts, defrosted 12 whole canned mushrooms 24 whole boiled onlons 12 wooden skewers, B-inch 1 medium head cauliflower, about 1 ‘h I bs. Lemon Dill Sauce % cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon lemon juice % teaspoon seasoned salt l/4 teaspoon [...]

Ham and Vegetable Soup Va to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-in ham slice 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 oz. small red potatoes, thinly sliced 1 small rucchtni, sliced 1 ccp chopped cabbage Vz cup chopped onion ‘13 cup chopped green pepper % cup chopped carrot 4 to 4% cups hot water 2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules % teaspoon dried basil leaves % [...]

MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs 3 Ibs. pork spareribs, cut into 2-rib pieces 1 medium onion, sliced 2 bay leaves % cup tomato juice VZ cup white wine VZ teaspoon dried chervil leaves (optional) VZ teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Sauce 2 slices bacon, finely chopped % cup finely chopped carrot VP cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tab[...]

Sausage and Poppy Seed Potatoes 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons chopped onion 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon poppy seed VZ teaspoon salt dash pepper 1% cups milk 3% cups thinly sliced potatoes (about 1 ‘/z I bs.) 1 lb. fully cooked ring sausage (Wish or smo[...]

Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts Marinade 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon dry sherry % teaspoon dried crushed red pepper VU teaspoon garlic powder 2 boneless whole chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into 2-inchx %- inch strips 6 green onions, cut into l-inch pieces ‘12 cup walnut halves ‘13 cup Hoisin Sauce % teaspoon [...]

Salmon and Fettuccine 4 salmon steaks (about 1 I/Z Ibs.) cooked % cup butter or margarine 1 medium zucchini, cut into 2-inch x S-inch strips (about 1 cup) 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 112 teaspoon dried dill weed ‘12 teaspoon salt l/0 teaspoon pepper 1 VZ cups half-and-half or milk 8 oz. fettuccine, cooked and hot [...]

EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Dish 15 oz. bowl Butter 1 table- sooon Eggs Milk Salt Pepper Cooking Time 2 1 table- Dash Dash 1’/2 to 2 minutes sooon l-quart casserole 2 table- 4 sooons 2 table- sooons l/4 tea- spoon % tea- spoon 2% to 3’/2 minutes l-quart casserole ‘/4-cup 8 ‘/4 cup % tea- l/a tea- 4% to 5% minutes spoon spoon[...]

VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes 4 medium (6 to 8 oz. each) baking Place bacon on microwavable roasting rack; cover with paper towel. potatoes, microwaved Microwave at High Power for 2 to 2% minutes, or until just crisp. 2 slices bacon Cool. Crumble. Set aside. ‘12 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ‘13 cup dairy sour cream 1 egg, beaten 2 t[...]

DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit g-inch graham cracker crust Filling 2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese 2 eggs 7~ cup ricotta cheese 3 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice Topping % cup dairy sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries, peaches or grapes Place cream cheese in medium sized microwavable mixing bowl. M[...]

MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Defrosting Time at Weight Quick Defrost Standing Time Directions MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 lb. 2 Ibs. 11 to 12 minutes 10 minutes 10 to 11 minutes per lb. lo-15 minutes Pot roast, chuck under 4 Ibs. 11 to 13 minutes per lb. 15-20 minutes Rib roast, rolled 3 to 4 Ibs. 15 to 17 minuter per lb. 30 minutes Rump roast 3 to 4 [...]

POULTRY/FISH AND SEAFOOD DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Weight POULTRY Defrosting Time at Standing Quick Defrost Time Directions CHICKEN Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. cut up 2 to 3 Ibs. 11 to 13 minutes per lb. 12 to 14 minutes per lb. 45 minutes 15 minutes Turn over once.’ Immerse in cold water for standing time. Turn over once.’ Separate pieces when partially [...]

MICROWAVING TIME TABLE Meat BEEF Corned beef (2-3 Ibs.) Cubes for stew (1 Ibs., l-inch cubes) Ground beef (1 lb.) Hamburgers, Fresh or defrosted frozen (4 oz, each) 1 patty 2 patties 4 patties Pot roast (3-4 Ibs.) Cook Power High 5 High 5 High High High 5 MEAT COOKING TABLE Cooking Time 15 minutes then 30-35 minutes per pound 10 minutes then 25-30 [...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Rib roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Rump roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) LAMB Lamb roast, rolled, boneless (3-4 Ibs.) Cook Power High High Cooking Time lo-12 minutes per pound RARE (135OF) 12-14 minutes per pound MEDIUM (155OF) 13-15 minutes per pound WELL (165OF) 12-14 minutes per pound RARE (135OF[...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Coma) Meat Cook Cooking Power Time Lamb stew cubes (1 lb.) l-inch High 5 10 minutes then 25-30 minutes per pound PORK Bacon slices 2 slices 4 slices Canadian bacon 2 slices 4 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) 2 chops 4 chops High High 5 Hot dogs 1 High 2 4 Ham, boneless fully cooked 3 Ibs. 5 Ham, center slice (1 lb., %-inch) High Loin[...]

MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Meat Sausage links, Fresh or defrosted frozen (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% Ibs.) Cook Power High High High then 5 then High if desired Cooking Time l-l% minutes 2-21/2 minutes 3-3% minutes 2-21/2 minutes 3%4 minutes 41/2-5 minut[...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE Poultry CHICKEN Breasts, boneless 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole breast (10-12 oz.) 2 whole breasts (20-24 oz.) Cut up fryer (2’h3 Ibs.) Whole (ii?‘/&3 Ibs.) TURKEY Breast, boneless (2-3 Ibs.) Cook Power High High High High Cooking Time lo-11 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes per pound 7-8 minutes pe[...]

POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Poultry Drumsticks (I’/,-2 Ibs.) CORNISH HENS Whole (l-IV2 Ibs. each) Cook Power High High Cooking Time 12-13 minutes per pound 81/z-9% minutes per pound Special Instructions Wash and dry poultry. Place pieces with thickest portion to outside on microwavable roast rack. Brush with butter or browning agent and seas[...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables I Cooking Time Special Instructions Artichokes Fresh (8 oz. each) 2 medium 4 medium High 8-9 minutes 13-14 minutes Asparagus, Fresh, spears (1 lb.) High 8-9 minutes Frozen, spears (10 oz. pkg.) Beans, green &wax Fresh, cut (1 lb.) Beets, Fresh (1 lb.) High 7-8 minutes High lo-12 minutes High 18-19 minutes Broc[...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Cauliflower Fresh, whole (1 lb.) Fresh, flowerers 2 cups Celery, Fresh, sliced 4 cups, l-inch pieces Cooking Time High 7-8 minutes High 4-5 minutes High 8-9 minutes Corn, Fresh, on cob 2 ears 4 ears Eggplant, Fresh, whole (1 lb.) High IO-II minutes 17-18 minutes High 4-5 minutes Leeks, Fresh, sliced (8 [...]

VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Potatoes, sweet Whole (6-8 oz. each) 1 medium potato 2 medium potatoes 4 medium potatoes Potatoes, white Whole baking (6-8 oz. each) 1 potato 2 potatoes 4 potatoes Spinach, Fresh, leaf (1 lb.) Frozen, chopped (9 oz. pouch) (10 oz.) Squash, Acorn or Butternut Fresh (l-l’/2 Ibs.) 1 medium Frozen, cooked[...]

APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE 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 o[...]

WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty MWOOEi 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 Fro[...]