Whirlpool MT1195SG manual

Microwave Ovens A Note to Y ou .............. 2 Micr owave Oven Safety ....................... 3-4 Installation Instructions ................. 5 Getting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven ......... 7 Standar d Microwave Cooking .................... 18 Sensor Cooking ........ 30 Caring for Y our Micr owave Oven ....... 33 Cooking Guide .......... 34 Ques[...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. 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 to operate and mainta[...]

3 continued on next page M ICROW A VE O VEN S AFE T Y • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service person[...]

4 MICROWA VE OVEN SAFETY – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – • Do not mount over a sink. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combusti[...]

5 Air intake openings (on bottom in front) Power supply cord 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 operate the oven until an authorized service techni[...]

6 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 grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be pl[...]

7 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 cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW AVE OVEN Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal con- tainers so food does not absorb the energy. Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular ov[...]

9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW AVE OVEN O PERA TING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 before heating. In rare cases, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standin[...]

10 Circuit breaker or fuse box GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN E LECTRICAL CONNECTION If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system. Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At the end of the recom- mended cooking time, potatoes [...]

11 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door. 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed. 3. Windo[...]

12 SENSOR COOK REHEA T POPCORN (3 SIZES) AUTO COOK WARM HOLD ADD MINUTE PERSONAL CHOICE LESS MORE A UTO DEFR OST • MEA T • POUL TRY • FISH COOK TIME COOK POWER CLOCK SET 12 3 6 5 4 789 0 ENTER ST ART CANCEL OFF COOK HEATER OZ OFF T/TABLE C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you choose the cooking function you want [...]

13 C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES ( CONT . ) 11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight. See page 24 for more information. 12. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time. See pages 16, 18, and 20 for more information. 13. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number p[...]

14 * Whirlpool-approved, electric single ovens only ** Model MT1195SG only GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN TO SET sound on/off clock on/off scroll speed lbs/kg choice demo on/off NOTE: When you first plug in your microwave oven, tones are set on, the clock is set on, the scroll speed is set at normal, the weight measurement is set at lbs, and[...]

15 When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display tells you to “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY.” Then the display shows “:”. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will repeat this message when the power comes back on. NOTE: You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct time of day after cookin[...]

16 TOUCH YOU SEE 3 0 0 COOK POWER TOUCH YOU SEE 0 U SING THE MINUTE TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: If you want to use other Command pads while the Minute Timer is counting down, touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer. 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Enter the[...]

17 U SING THE MINUTE TIMER ( CONT . ) 4. Start the countdown. 5. At the end of the set time: The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL. COOK (display counts down set time) GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER ST ART (3 tones sound) (time of day) TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE CANCEL OFF[...]

18 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. 4. At the end of the cooking time: The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL. (3 tones sound) COOK COOK TIME 1 3 0 ENTER ST ART (time of day) S T AND ARD M ICROW A VE C OOKING This section gives you [...]

19 ST ANDARD MICROW A VE COOKING C OOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available. NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times. NAME[...]

20 COOK ENTER ST ART ST AND ARD MICROWA VE COOKING C OOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS ( CONT . ) 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set the cook power. Example for 50% cook power: 4. Start the oven. COOK TIME 7 3 0 COOK POWER 5 TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUC[...]

21 ST ANDARD MICROW A VE COOKING C OOKING IN STAGES 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 2 stages. You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, when you use A[...]

22 C OOKING IN ST AGES ( CONT . ) 3. Set the cook power for the first stage. Example for 50% cook power: 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for the second stage. 5. Start the oven. After the first stage is over, 2 tones sound and the next stage will count down. 6. At the end of the cooking time: The display will show the[...]

23 AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave- prepared foods without needing to set times and cook powers. AUTO COOK has preset times and cook power for six major types of food. To use AUTO COOK: 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch 3. Touch one of these Number pads to choose the type of food. U SING AUTO COOK AUTO COOK 12 3 6 5[...]

24 ST AND ARD MICROWA VE COOKING You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish. To use AUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below: 1. Touch 4. Touch WEIGHTS YOU CAN SET (tenths of a pound) .1 to 6.0 .1 to 6.0 .1 to 6.0 FOOD Meat Poultry Fish TOUCH [...]

25 continued on next page WHEN YOU SEE MESSAGE Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Remove thawed portions with fork. Separate remainder. Return remainder to oven. Turn over. Cover warm areas with[...]

26 ST AND ARD MICROWA VE COOKING A UTO DEFROST CHART 2. Poultry setting SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast-side up on a micro- wavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold water. Place on a[...]

27 ST ANDARD MICROW A VE COOKING D EFROSTING TIPS • When using AUTO DEFROST, you need to enter the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). Enter the weight to the nearest 1 ⁄ 10 lb. • Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when the food to be thawed is completely frozen. If the food is partially d[...]

28 U SING MORE OR LESS If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time during the cooking cycle. To add 10 seconds to a remaining cook time of 1 minute: To subtract 10 seconds from a remaining cook time of 1 minute: TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE U SING ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minu[...]

29 U SING W ARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automati- cally follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. • Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then t[...]

30 S ENSOR C OOKING Your microwave oven has a sensor that detects the humidity released by the food. The amount of humidity detected tells the oven how long to cook or heat your food. The sensor is used by 3 special functions: SENSOR COOK, SENSOR REHEAT, and SENSOR POPCORN. The simple instructions for these functions are on the following pages. U S[...]

31 NOTE: If you open the door or touch OFF/CANCEL during cooking, the oven will stop cooking and you will have to touch START/ENTER. SENSOR COOKING U SING SENSOR COOK ( CONT . ) AMOUNT Works best if entrée is 10 to 20 oz. 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 cups of dry rice Use medium or long grain rice. Cook instant rice according to direc- tions on the package. 1 to 3[...]

32 SENSOR REHEAT has preset cook powers for 3 different types of food. To use SENSOR REHEAT: 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch 3. Touch one of three Number pads to choose the type of food. U SING SENSOR REHEA T NOTE: If you want to reheat by entering a time and cook power, see the “Heating/reheating chart” in the “Cooki[...]

33 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 sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooki[...]

34 M ICROW A VE COOKING GUIDE NOTES: • Do not use aluminum foil during the cooking cycle. • See “Using SENSOR COOK” in the “Sensor Cooking” section for instructions on how to cook without cooking time and cook power. Meat 1. Prepare the roast as you normally would and season it if you want. Defrost meat completely before cooking. 2. Pla[...]

35 COOKING TIME (IN MINUTES AT HIGH) 1 to 1 1 ⁄ 2 2 to 3 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 1 ⁄ 2 2 to 3 4 to 5 1 ⁄ 2 FOOD Sliced Meat 3 slices ( 1 ⁄ 4 inch thick) Chicken Pieces 1 breast 1 leg and thigh Fish Fillet (6 to 8 oz) Lasagna 1 serving (10 1 ⁄ 2 oz) INSTRUCTIONS Place sliced meat on a microwavable dish. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. NOTE: Gravy[...]

36 COOKING TIME (IN MINUTES AT HIGH) 1 to 2 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 1 ⁄ 2 5 to 7 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 2 1 ⁄ 2 2 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 1 ⁄ 2 7 1 ⁄ 2 to 10 1 ⁄ 2 1 1 ⁄ 2 to 3 4 1 ⁄ 2 to 6 COOKING GUIDE FOOD Sloppy Joe or Barbecued Beef 1 sandwich ( 1 ⁄ 2 -cup meat filling) without bun Mashed Potatoes 1 cup 4 cups Baked Beans 1 cup Ravioli or Pasta in Sauce 1 c[...]

37 COOKING GUIDE M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS Covering food Cover food to: • Reduce splattering • Shorten cooking times • Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. Releasing pressure in foods • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or m[...]

38 COOKING GUIDE M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS ( CONT . ) If you use aluminum containers without package instructions, follow these guidelines: • Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1 ⁄ 4 inch high. This ensures even heating of the container bottom. • Always remove th[...]

39 ANSWERS No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or arcing. You can use aluminum foi[...]

40 PROBLEM Nothing works. The microwave oven will not run. CAUSE • The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper volt- age. (See the “Electrical requirements” on page 6 and “ Electrical connection” on page 10.) • A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. • The electric company has had a po[...]

41 TROUBLESHOOTING T URNT ABLE PROBLEM The turntable will not turn. CAUSE • The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up. • The support is not operating correctly. Remove the turntable and restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call an authorized service technician for repair. Cooking without the turntabl[...]

42 Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you. When calling: Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provid[...]

43 TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ....................................................... 38 AUDIBLE SIGNALS .................................................... 13 BUILT-IN KITS ........................................................... 14 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ................ 33 CHARTS Auto cook ..............................................[...]

11/97 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR 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. FSP replacement magnetr[...]