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UseAndCare

Table of Contents

(complete) ..................... 2

A Note to You ................. 3

Microwave Oven

Safety ........................... 4-7

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven ............ 8

Microwave Cooking ..... 26

Convection Cooking .... 48

Combination

Cooking ........................ 59

Caring for Your

Microwave Oven .......... 67

Cooking Guide ............. 72

Questions and

Answers ........................ 77

If You Need

Assistance

or Service ..................... 78

Warranty ....................... 84

1-800-253-1301

Call us with questions or comments.

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Table of Contents

A Note to You ............................................ 3

Microwave Oven Safety ......................... 4-7

Important safety instructions................. 4

Precautions to avoid possible

exposure to excessive

microwave energy ................................ 6

Electrical requirements ......................... 7

Grounding instructions .......................... 7

Getting to Know your Microwave Oven .... 8

Row your microwave oven works ......... 8

For the best cooking results ................ 10

Radio interference .............................. 10

Testing your microwave oven .............. 10

Testing your dinnerware

or cookware ......................................... 11

Operating safety precautions ............... 11

Electrical connection ........................... 13

Microwave oven features .................... 14

Control panel features ........................ 15

Using the exhaust fan ......................... 18

Using the cocktop/countertop light ...... 20

Using the bi-level metal rack ............... 22

Setting the clock ................................. 23

Using the Minute Timer ....................... 24

Microwave Cooking ................................ 26

Cooking at high cook power ................ 26

Cooking at different cook powers ........ 27

Cooking with more than one

cook cycle .......................................... 29

Using AUTO DEFROST ..................... 30

Auto defrost chart ............................... 32

Defrosting tips .................................... 34

Using WARM HOLD ........................... 35

Cooking with the temperature probe ... 36

Using AUTO ROAST .......................... 39

Auto roast chart .................................. 40

Using AUTO START ........................... 41

Using SENSOR COOK ...................... 43

Using PIZZA REHEAT ........................ 44

Using REHEAT ................................... 45

Using POPCORN ............................... 46

Using ADD MINUTE ........................... 47

Adding or subtracting cook time .......... 47

Convection Cooking ............................... 48

How convection cooking works ........... 48

Convection baking without

preheating .......................................... 49

Convection baking with preheating ..... 50

Convection broiling ............................. 52

Convenience foods cooking chart ....... 54

Convection cooking with the

temperature probe .............................. 55

Temperature probe convection

cooking chart ...................................... 57

Combination Cooking ............................. 59

How combination cooking works ......... 59

Combination baking/roasting

without preheating .............................. 60

Combination baking/roasting

with preheating ................................... 61

Combination cooking with the

temperature probe .............................. 63

Temperature probe combination

cooking chart ...................................... 65

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ........... 67

Cleaning the microwave oven ............. 67

Caring for the filters ............................ 68

Replacing the cooktop and

oven lights .......................................... 70

Cooking Guide ........................................ 72

Reheating chart .................................. 72

Microwave cooking chart .................... 73

Microwave cooking tips....................... 74

Oven cookware guide ......................... 76

Questions and Answers ........................ 77

If You Need Assistance or Service ......... 78

Warranty .................................................. 84

A Note to You

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL ®appliance.

Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances 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 to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please

read it carefully.

Also, please complete and mail in the Product Registration Card provided with your appli-

ance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.

Please record your model's information.

Whenever you call to request service for Model Number

your appliance, you need to know your Serial Number

complete model number and serial number.

You can find this information on the model Purchase Date

and serial number plate (see diagram in the Dealer Name

"Microwave oven features" section).

Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Address

your appliance and your dealer's name, Dealer Phone

address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

IOur Consumer Assistance Center

number is toll-free. 1-800-253-1301 I

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your

appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the

word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:

You will be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured

if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,

and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including

the following:

WARNING: To reduce 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 specific "PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY" found in

this section.

• The microwave oven must be

grounded. Connect only to properly

grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS" found at the end of

this section.

• Install or locate the microwave oven

only in accordance with the provided

Installation Instructions.

• Some products such as whole eggs

in the shell and sealed containers -

for example, closed glass jars - may

explode and should not be heated in

the microwave oven.

• Use the microwave oven only for its

intended use as described in this manual.

Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors

in the microwave oven. This type of oven

is specifically designed to heat, cook, or

dry food. It is not designed for industrial or

laboratory use.

• 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 personnel. Call

an authorized Whirlpool service company

for examination, repair, or adjustment.

• Do not cover or block any openings on

the microwave oven.

•Donotstorethemicrowaveoven

outdoors.Donotusethemicrowave

ovennearwater- forexample,neara

kitchensink,inawetbasement,ornear

aswimmingpool,andthelike.

•Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

•Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter.

•See door surface cleaning instructions

in the "Caring for Your Microwave

Oven" section.

• Suitable for use above both gas and

electric cooking equipment.

• Intended to be used above ranges with

maximum width of 36 inches.

oTo reduce the risk of fire in the

oven cavity:

- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or

other combustible materials are placed

inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or

plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

- If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off,

and disconnect the power cord, or shut

off power at the fuse or circuit breaker

panel.

- Do not use the cavity for storage pur-

poses. Do not leave paper products,

cooking utensils, or food in the cavity

when not in use.

- Do not mount over a sink.

- Do not store anything directly on top

of the microwave oven when the micro-

wave oven is in operation.

For microwave ovens with a ventilating

hood:

•Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently-

Grease should not be allowed to

accumulate on hood or filter.

•When flaming foods under the hood, turn

the fan off. The fan, if operating, may

spread the flame.

• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood

filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such

as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage

the filter.

- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID

POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO

EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY...

(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 front face and the door or allow

soil or cleaner residue to accumulate

on sealing surfaces.

damaged. It is particularly important

that the oven door close properly and

that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent),

(2) Hinges and latches (broken

or loosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or

repaired by anyone except properly

qualified service personnel.

Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances,

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused

electrical supply is required. (A time-delay

fuse is recommended.) It is recommended

that a separate circuit serving only this

appliance be provided.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

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 plugged

into an outlet that is properly installed

and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the

grounding can result in a risk of

electric shock.

Consult a qualified electrician or service-

man if the grounding instructions are not

completely understood, or if doubt exists as

to whether the microwave oven is properly

grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power

supply cord is too short, have a qualified

electrician or serviceman install an outlet

near the microwave oven.

For a permanently connected appliance:

This appliance must be connected to

a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring

system, or an equipment grounding con-

ductor should be run with the circuit

conductors and connected to the equip-

ment grounding terminal or lead on the

appliance.

Getting to Know Your

Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics

you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you

use your oven.

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the

microwave oven.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

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 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.

Oven

cavity

Mixing

antenna Magnetron

Microwaves pass through most glass,

paper, and plastics without heating them

so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves

bounce off metal containers so food does

not absorb the energy.

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Microwaves may not reach the center of a

roast. The heat spreads to the center from

the outer, cooked areas just as in regular

oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for

letting some foods (for example, roasts

or baked potatoes) stand for a while after

cooking, or for stirring some foods during

the cooking time.

The microwaves disturb water molecules

in the food. As the molecules bounce around

bumping into each other, heat is made, like

rubbing your hands together. This is the

heat that does the cooking.

NOTE: Do not deep fry in the oven.

Microwavable cookware is not suitable and

it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep

frying temperatures.

For the best cooking results

• Always cook food for the shortest cooking

time recommended. Check to see how the

food is cooking. If needed, touch the add

minute pad while the oven is operating or

after the cooking cycle is over (see the

"Using add minute" section).

•Stir, turn over, or rearrange the food being

cooked about halfway through the cooking

time for all recipes. This will help make sure

the food is evenly cooked.

•If you do not have a cover for a dish, use

wax paper, or microwave-approved paper

towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn

back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent

steam during cooking.

Radio interference

Using your microwave oven may cause

interference to your radio, TV, or similar

equipment. When there is interference,

you can reduce it or remove it by:

•Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces

of the oven.

• Adjusting the receiving antenna of the

radio or television.

•Moving the receiver away from the

microwave oven.

•Plugging the microwave oven into a

different outlet so that the microwave

oven and receiver are on different

branch circuits.

Testing your microwave oven

To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold

water in a glass container in

the oven. Close the door.

Make sure it latches. Follow

the directions in the "Cooking

at high cook power" section

to set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When

the time is up, the water should be heated.

Testing your dinnerware or cookware

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.

To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven

with a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100%

cook power for one minute. If the dish gets

hot and water stays cool, do not use it.

Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic

dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy,

becoming too hot to handle and slowing

cooking times. Cooking in metal containers

not designed for microwave use could dam-

age the oven, as could containers with hidden

metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic

glaze or trim).

Operating 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 standing time of

one minute before cutting into them.

For best results, stir any liquid several

times before heating or reheating. Liquids

heated in certain containers (especially

containers shaped like cylinders) may

become overheated. The liquid may splash

out with a loud noise during or after heating

or when adding ingredients (coffee granules,

tea bags, etc.). This can harm the oven and

possibly injure someone. Stir before heating

Never pull on the door or allow a child to

swing on it when the door is open. Injury

could result.

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Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not

heat containers, but heat from the food can

make the container hot.

Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result.

At the end of the recommended cooking time,

potatoes should be slightly firm because they

will continue cooking during standing time.

After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil and

set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish

cooking while standing.

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.

It is normal for the oven door to look wavy

after the oven has been running for a while.

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.

Donottryto meltparaffinwaxintheoven.

Paraffinwaxwillnotmeltinamicrowave

ovenbecauseitallowsmicrowavesto pass

throughit.

Electrical 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.

Circuit breaker

Microwave oven features @ @ ®

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. Door Handle. Pull to open door.

2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven

will not operate unless the door is

securely closed.

3. Window with Metal Shield. The shield

prevents microwaves from escaping. It

is designed as a screen to allow you to

view food as it cooks.

4. Two-Position Bi-Level Metal Rack.

Use for extra space when cooking in

more than one container at the same

time. See page 22 for more information.

5. Filter. See page 68 for cleaning

information.

6. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to

light your cooktep or countertop or use

as a night light. See page 20 for more

information.

7. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light

Switches. See pages 18-21 for more

information.

8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this

panel to perform all functions. See

pages 15-17 for more information.

9. Vent Grille.

10. Temperature Probe Socket (on oven

wall). Plug the Temperature Probe into

this socket when using probe for cook-

ing. See page 36 for more information.

NOTE: Do not store the Temperature

Probe in the oven when probe is not

being used. Store in a handy place.

11. Model and Serial Number Plate.

12. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick

reference for the Auto Defrost, Auto

Roast, and Sensor Cook settings.

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 18-66.

@ @ @

1. Display. The Display includes a clock

and indicators to tell you time of day,

cooking time settings, and cooking

functions selected.

2. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed

by Number Pads to set a cooking time.

See pages 26, 28, and 29 for more

information.

@ @ @

3. COOK POWER. Toucil this pad after the

cook time has been set, followed by a

Number Pad to set the amount of micro-

wave energy released to cook the food.

The higher the number', the higher the

microwave power or "cooking speed." See

page 27 for more information. See the

"Microwave cooking chart" on page 73 for

specific Cook Powers to use for the foods

you are cooking. 15

continued on next page

4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook

for 1 minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to

add an extra minute, at the set Cook

Power, to your cooking cycle. See page

47 for more information.

5. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad

followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen

meat by weight. See page 30 for more

information.

6. PROBE TEMP. Touch this pad when

using the Temperature Probe to cook.

Touch PROBE TEMP followed by

Number Pads to set desired final food

temperature. See page 36 for more

information.

7. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep

hot, cooked foods safely warm in your

microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,

99 seconds. WARM HOLD can be used

by itself, or it can automatically follow a

cooking cycle. See page 35 for more

information.

8. PIZZA REHEAT. Touch this pad to

reheat pizza at a preset Cook Power.

The oven's sensor will tell the oven how

long to heat depending on the amount of

humidity it detects from the pizza. See

page 44 for more information.

9. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop

popcorn at a preset Cook Power. The

oven's sensor will tell the oven how long

to cook depending on the amount of

humidity it detects from the popcorn,

See page 46 for more information.

10. REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food

at a preset Cook Power. The oven's

sensor will tell the oven how long to heat

depending on the amount of humidity it

detects from the food. See page 45 for

more information.

11. SENSOR COOK. Touch this pad to

cook at a preset Cook Power. The

oven's sensor will tell the oven how long

to cook depending on the amount of

humidity it detects from the food, See

page 43 for more information.

12. AUTO ROAST, Touch this pad to roast

with the Temperature Probe. See

page 39 for more information.

13. CONVECTION BAKE. Touch this pad

to bake with convection heat. See

pages 49-52 and pages 55-56 for

more information.

14. CONVECTION BROIL. Touch this pad

to broil with convection heat. See pages

52-53 for more information.

15. COMBINATION BAKE. Touch this pad

to bake with both convection heat and

microwaves. See pages 60-64 for more

information.

16. COMBINATION ROAST. Touch this

pad to roast with both convection heat

and microwaves. See pages 60-64 for

more information.

17. Number Pads. Touch Number Pads

to enter cooking times, Cook Powers,

temperatures, weights, or food

categories.

18. CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the

correct time of day. See page 23 for

more information.

19. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the

Minute Timer. See page 24 for more

information.

20. TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel

the Minute Timer. See page 25 for more

information.

21. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to

start a function. If you open the door

after the oven begins to cook, retouch

START/ENTER. See page 17 for more

information.

22. AUTO START. Touch this pad to

program your oven to begin cook-

ing automatically at a chosen time

later in the day. See page 41 for

more information.

23. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to

erase an incorrect command, cancel

a program during cooking, or to clear

the Display. See page 17 for more

information.

24. FAN HIGH. Touch this pad to turn on

the fan at high speed. See page 18 for

more information.

25. FAN LOW. Touch this pad to turn on the

fan at low speed. See page 18 for more

information.

26.OFF.Touchthispadto turn off the fan.

See page 18 for more information.

27. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the

cooktop/countertop light. See page 20

for more information.

28. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on

the cooktop/countertop night light. See

page 20 for more information.

29. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the

cooktop/countertop light. See page 20

for more information.

NOTES:

• If you have entered all settings for a

function but do not touch START/ENTER

within 5 seconds, the Start? indicator light

will appear.

•If you open the door while the oven is on

and then shut the door, the Start? indicator

light will appear. Touch START/ENTER to

restart the oven.

•If you choose a function but do not press

another Command Pad within 1 minute,

the display returns to the time of day and

you have to start over.

Audible signals

Audible signals are available to guide you

when setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each

time you touch a pad.

•One long tone signals the end of a Minute

Timer countdown.

•Four tones signal the end of a cooking

cycle.

•Two tones sound once every minute after

an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if

food has not been removed from oven.

• Three tones sound if you have made an

incorrect entry.

To disable audible signals:

•Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for

4 seconds to disable programming tones.

To turn signals back on:

Touch and hold Number Pad 1 for 4seconds.

NOTE: Three tones, followed by two tones,

will sound when audible signals are turned

on or off.

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

TOUCH

if you do not want to continue cooking:

•Close the door and the light goes off.

•TOUCH

Using the learning feature

You can see your microwave oven's

functions without turning the oven on.

NOTE: This feature can only be used when

the microwave oven is first connected to

power. You cannot use the learning feature

after a Command Pad has been touched.

To set the learning feature:

1. Open the door and keep it open.

2. Touch and hold Number Pad 0 for

4 seconds. Three tones, followed by

two tones, will sound.

3. Release Number Pad 0.

4. Shut the door to start the learning feature.

To cancel the learning feature:

Touch OFF/CANCEL.

Using the safety lock

The safety lock prevents unwanted use of

the microwave oven by disabling the control

panel Command Pads.

To lock or deactivate the control panel:

Touch and hold START/ENTER for

4 seconds. Three tones, followed by

2 tones, will sound and I_1will appear

on the Display.

To cancel the safety lock:

Touch and hold START/ENTER for

4seconds. Two tones will sound and

will be cleared from the Display. 17

Using the exhaust fan

The three pads on the bottom left of the

control panel control the two-speed

Exhaust Fan. FANHIGH[ FAN I

LOW I OFF !

1. Choose fan speed. TOUCH

NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot

around the microwave oven, the exhaust

fan in the vent hood will automatically

turn on at the LOW setting to protect the OR

oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool

the oven. When this occurs, the OFF pad

will not turn the fan off.

I FAN IHIGH

IFANLOW I

2. Turn off fan when desired. TOUCH

f OFF I

To set fan to run for a specific

time:

1. Start fan. TOUCH

I FANHIGH I

I FANLOW I

2. Choose timer. TOUCH

NOTE: If both the fan and light are I

operating and the TIMER SET pad is ITIMERtouched twice, both the fan and light will SET

be controlled by the timer.

I TIMER I

SET

(twice within

3 seconds)

YOU SEE

3. Set stop time.

Example to step the fan at 1 hour 30

minutes, when time of day is 12 o'clock:

NOTE: You can set the stop time up to

the next 11 hours and 59 minutes.

TOUCH

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YOU SEE

4. Start timer.

NOTE: The letter "F" indicates the timed

fan feature has been selected. If both the

timed fan and light feature have been

selected, an "H" (Hood) will be displayed.

At end of time, the current time of day

will show and no tones will sound.

TOUCH

[]

i TIMER

SET I

YOU SEE

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for

3 seconds.

TOUCH

i TIMER

SET I

To cancel timer:

NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the

fan to shut off; however, canceling the fan

will not cancel the timer.

TOUCH

i TIMER i

OFF

Using the cooktop/countertop light

The three pads on the bottom right of the

control panel control the cooktop/countertop

light.

1. Turn on light.

LIGHT I NIGHTLIGHT I OFF )

TOUCH

I .,o.,I

INIGHTLIGHT I

2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH

To set light to be on for a

specific time:

1. Turn on light. TOUCH

ILIGHT

INIGHTLIGHT

2. Choose timer.

NOTE: If both the fan and light are

operating and the TIMER SET pad is

touched twice, both the fan and light will

be controlled by the timer.

TOUCH

I+M"l

SET

ITIMER I

SET

(twice within

3 seconds)

YOU SEE

3. Set stop time.

Example to turn off the lightat 1 hour 30

minutes, when time of day is 12 o'clock:

NOTE: You can set the time up to the

next 11 hours and 59 minutes.

TOUCH

N-1 YOU SEE

4. Start timer.

NOTE: The letter "L" indicates the timed

light feature has been selected, If both

the timed light and fan feature have been

selected, an "H" (Hood) will be displayed.

At end of time, the current time of day

will show and no tones will sound.

TOUCH

I TIMER

SET I

YOU SEE

To check the stop time:

The set time will be displayed for 3 seconds.

TOUCH

ITIMER

SET I

To cancel timer: TOUCH

light to shut off; however, canceling the light TIMER

will not cancel the timer. OFF

Using the bi-level metal rack

The Bi-Level Metal Rack (Part No. 4358537)

gives you extra space when cooking in more

than one container at the same time. The

metal rack must not be turned upside-down

on the bottom of the oven. You can also use

the Bi-Level Metal Rack for convection

cooking.

If you need a replacement rack and your

Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack,

you can order it, by part number, by calling

1-800-253-1301. Follow the instructions and

telephone prompts you hear.

Inserting the rack

Normal position: insert the rack securely

on the rack guides on the side walls

of the oven.

Bottom position: Insert rack securely on

bottom of oven when using taller containers.

Burn Hazard

Use oven mitts to remove items

from microwave.

Do not touch areas near oven vent

openings during use.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in burns.

NOTES:

•Do not store the metal rack in the oven.

Arcing and damage to the oven could

result if someone accidentally starts

the oven.

•Use rack only in the microwave oven.

• Do not use rack with browning dish.

• Do not let food container on rack touch

the top or sides of the oven.

•Do not cook foods directly on rack

without putting them in containers first.

•Do not place a metal cooking container on

rack when microwave cooking or combina-

tion cooking. Place a microwave-safe plate

under container.

Setting the clock

When your microwave oven is first plugged

in or after a power failure, the Display will

show "888:88". For the first 30 seconds after

the power is on, you can set the clock time

without touching CLOCK, After 30 seconds

have gone by, you must follow the directions

below to set the time. If a time of day is not

set, "888:88" will show on the Display until

you touch CLOCK.

To set time:

NOTES:

• You can only set the clock if the oven is

not cooking food.

• If you touch in an incorrect time and

touch CLOCK, three tones will sound.

Enter the correct time.

• If you touch OFF/CANCEL while setting

the clock, the Display will show the last

time of day set or ":" if no time of day has

been set.

1. Choose setting. TOUCH

CLOCK IYOU SEE

2. Enter time of day.

Example for 12:00:

TOUCH

[33

(for 3 seconds)

YOU SEE

3. Complete entry. TOUCH

ICLOCK

OR IYOU SEE

Using the Minute Timer

You can use your microwave oven as a

minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for

timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

NOTE: The oven can operate while the

Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute

Timer while the oven is cooking, touch

TIMER SET. The Display will return to the

cooking time countdown after 3 seconds.

1. Touch TIMER SET. TOUCH

I TIMER

SET IYOU SEE

2. Enter time to be counted down.

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds:

NOTE: If you enter more than four digits,

3 tones will sound. Touch START/

ENTER to count down the 3-digit time

you have entered or touch TIMER OFF

to clear the Display. To start over, touch

TIMER SET and re-enter desired time.

TOUCH

[33 YOU SEE

3. Start countdown.

NOTE: If you do not do this step within

3 seconds of doing Step 2, "START?" will

be displayed. You then have 1 minute to

touch START/ENTER or TIMER SET

before the Display returns to time of day.

TOUCH

I TIMER

SET

YOU SEE

Atendofcountdown: YOUSEE

To cancel Minute Timer:

During countdown:

After countdown:

TOUCH

ITIMEROFF I

(one tone will sound)

YOU SEE

(time of day)

Microwave Cooking

This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions

carefully.

Cooking at high cook power

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

At end of cooking time: 'YOU SEE

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time after

cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3.

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 micro-

wave cookbook recipes tell you by number,

percent, or name which Cook Power to use.

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.

COOK POWER NAME

10=100% of High

full power

9=90% of full power

8=80% of full power

7=70% of full power Medium-High

6=60% of full power

5=50% of full power Medium

4=40% of full power

3=30% of full power Medium-Low,

Defrost

2=20% of full power

1=10% of full power Low

WHEN TO USE IT

• Quick heating many convenience foods and

foods with high water content, such as soups

and beverages

•Cooking small tender pieces of meat, ground

meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables

• Heating cream soups

• Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

• Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook

Power lower than high (for example, whole fish

and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

•Reheating a single serving of food

• Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese

and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

• Finishing cooking casseroles

• Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts

•Melting chocolate

• Simmering stews

• Heating pastries

• Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats,

poultry, and precooked foods

• Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

• Keeping food warm

• Taking chill out of fruit

NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second

Minute Timer by entering "0" for the Cook Power. The oven will count down the cooking time

you set without cooking.

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Set Cook Power. TOUCH 'YOU SEE

Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE

4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

At end of cooking time: YOU SEE

Changing instructions

You can change the cooking time or Cook

Power after cooking starts by repeating

Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.

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

two cycles.

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Set cooking time for first cycle. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH

I-f3 YOU SEE

3. Set Cook Power for first cycle. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE

4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set

cooking time and Cook Power

for the second cycle.

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5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

After the first cycle is over, the next

cycle will count down.

At end of cooking time:

(first cycle)

YOU SEE

Changing instructions

You can change times or Cook Powers for

a cycle any time after that cycle starts by

repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.

Using AUTO DEFROST

Your microwave oven automatically defrosts

a variety of common meats at preset Cook

Powers for preset times. The two-stage

defrost cycle is programmed for Meat, Poultry,

and Fish. All you do is touch the Command

Pad assigned to the desired category and

enter the weight of the items being defrosted.

Your microwave oven does the rest.

NOTES:

•See the "Auto defrost chart" for defrosting

directions for each food.

•To defrost items not listed in "Auto

defrost chart" use 30% Cook Power. Refer

to a reliable cookbook for defrosting

information.

Refer to the following chart to choose

a category:

CATEGORY

Meat

Poultry

Fish

TOUCH AUTO DEFROST

once

twice

three times

1. Put frozen food in oven and

close the door.

2. Touch AUTO DEFROST to

choose food category (once for

Meat, twice for Poultry, three

times for Fish).

Example for Meat:

TOUCH

(once)

YOU SEE

After 3 seconds: YOU SEE

3. Enter food's weight (in pounds

and tenths of a pound).

Example for 1.2 Ibs:

NOTES:

•For converting fractions of a pound

to decimals, see "Weight conversion

chart."

•If you enter an incorrect weight, repeat

Steps 2 and 3.

TOUCH YOU SEE

4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

5. After half the defrost time is

over, Display will prompt you to

turn over food.

YOU SEE

Open door, turn over food, and

shield any warm portions.

NOTE: If you do not open the door within

2 minutes, the Display will resume the

countdown.

6. Restart oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

At end of defrosting time:

(time remaining - time

may vary)

YOU SEE

Auto defrost chart

Meat setting

FOOD

Beef

Ground Beef,

Bulk

Ground Beef,

Patties

Round Steak

Tenderloin

Steak

Stew Beef

Pot Roast,

Chuck Roast

Rib Roast

Rolled Rump

Roast

Lamb

Cubes for Stew

Chops

(1 inch thick)

Pork

Chops

(1/2inch thick)

Hot Dogs

Spareribs,

Country-Style

Ribs

Sausage,

Links

Sausage,

Bulk

Loin Roast,

Boneless

AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Turn over. Return remain-

der 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 aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Return remainder to oven.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Separate and rearrange.

Remove thawed portions with

fork. Turn over. Return remain-

der to oven.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty

cuts of meat should have the narrow or

fatty areas shielded with foil at the

beginning of a defrost cycle.

Do not defrost less than _/4lb. Freeze

in doughnut shape.

Do not defrost loss than two 4oz patties.

Depress center when freezing.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavablo baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

Fish setting

FOOD

Fish

Fillets

Steaks

Whole

Shellfish

Crabmeat

Lobster Tails

Shrimp

Scallops

AT PAUSE SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS

Turn over. Separate fillets when

partially thawed.

Separate and rearrange.

Turn over.

Break apart. Turn over.

Turn over and rearrange.

Separate and rearrange.

Poultry setting

FOOD

Chicken

Whole (up to

91/2Ibs)

Cut Up

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Carefully separate fillets under cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Run cold water over to finish defrosting.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

Cover head and tail with foil; do not let foil

touch sides of microwave oven. Finish

defrosting by immersing in cold water.

Place in a microwavable baking dish.

AT PAUSE SPECIALINSTRUCTIONS

Turn over (finish defrosting

breast-side down). Cover warm

areas with aluminum foil.

Separate pieces and

rearrange.

Turn over. Cover warm areas

with aluminum foil.

Place chicken breast-side up on a micro-

wavable roastingrack. 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.

Cornish Hens

Whole Turn over. Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

with aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water.

Turkey

Breast (under Turn over. Cover warm areas Place on a microwavable roasting rack.

6 Ibs) with aluminum foil. Finish defrosting by immersing in cold

water.

Weight conversion chart

You are probably used to food weights as

being in pounds and ounces that are frac-

tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces

equals V4pound). However, in order to enter

food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must

specify pounds and tenths of a pound.

If the weight on the food package is in

fractions of a pound, you can use the

following chart to convert the weight to

decimals.

NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT

.10

.20

.25

.30

.40

.50

.60

.70

.75

.80

.90

1.00

One-Quarter Pound

One-Half Pound

Three-Quarters Pound

One Pound

1.6

3.2

4.0

4.8

6.4

8.0

9.6

11.2

12.0

12.8

14.4

16.0

Defrosting tips

•When using AUTO DEFROST, the weight

to be entered is the net weight in pounds

and tenths of pounds (the weight of the

food minus the container).

•Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw food.

AUTO DEFROST gives best results when

food to be thawed is a minimum of 0°F. If

food has been stored in a refrigerator-

freezer that does not maintain a tempera-

ture of 0°F or below, always program a

lower food weight (for a shorter defrosting

time) to prevent cooking the food.

•If the food is kept outside the freezer for

up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food

weight.

•If the food is kept outside the freezer for

more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting

ready-made food, defrost by time and

power and let stand after defrosting.

•The shape of the package affects how

quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages

will defrost more quickly than a deep

block.

•As food begins to defrost, separate the

pieces. Separated pieces defrost more

evenly.

•Use small pieces of aluminum foil to

shield parts of food such as chicken wings,

leg tips, fish tails, or areas that start to get

warm. Make sure the foil does not touch

the sides, top, or bottom of the oven. The

foil can damage the oven lining.

•For better results, a preset standing

time is included in the defrosting time.

This may make the defrosting time seem

longer than expected. (For more informa-

tion on standing time, see the "Microwave

cooking tips" section.)

Using WARM HOLD

You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm

in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,

99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You

can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto-

matically 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 touch START/ENTER if

additional WARM HOLD time is desired.

• Food cooked covered should be covered

during WARM HOLD.

• Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should

be uncovered during WARM HOLD.

•Complete meals kept warm on a dinner

plate should be covered during WARM

HOLD.

• Do not use more than one complete

WARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hour, 40

minutes). The quality of some foods will

suffer with extended time.

1. Put hot, cooked food in oven

and close the door.

2. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE

To make WARM HOLD auto-

matically follow another cycle:

•While you are touching in cooking

instructions, touch WARM HOLD before

touching START/ENTER

•When the last cooking cycle is over, you

will hear two tones. "WARM" will come on

while the oven continues to run.

•You can set WARM HOLD to follow

AUTO DEFROST, COOK, temperature

probe cooking, or multi-cycle cooking.

Cooking with the temperature probe

The Temperature Probe helps take the

guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger

casseroles. The probe is designed to turn

off the oven when it senses the temperature

you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See

your cookbook for helpful information on

cooking different types of food.

NOTE: If you have not plugged in the

Temperature Probe properly or if probe is

defective, "PROBE" will appear on the

Display, three tones will sound, and the

oven will not turn on. After correcting the

problem or removing the probe, touch

START/ENTER to clear the Display.

1. Insert probe into food.

Insert at least 1/3of the Temperature

Probe into the food. (See "Temperature

probe cooking tips" in this section.)

Plug

2. Place food in oven and plug

probe into socket on oven wall.

Make sure the probe does not touch

any part of the oven interior - including

the rack.

ket

Plug

3. Close the door.

4. Choose setting.

NOTE: Food will automatically cook to

160°F if you do not specify a final food

temperature. If you want to specify a final

food temperature, do Step 5. Otherwise,

skip to Step 6.

TOUCH YOU SEE

5. Set desired final food

temperature (optional).

Example for !80°F:

TOUCH YOU SEE

6. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

When food temperature reaches 90°F:

The displayed temperature will change

each time food temperature increases by

5°F. If the temperature does not change

after 20 minutes, the Display will show

"CHECK" and "PROBE."

When food reaches the desired

temperature:

YOU SEE

To change final food tempera-

ture after oven has started:

1. Touch PROBE TEMP. You will see the

current set temperature.

2. Re-enter desired temperature.

3. Touch START!ENTER.

NOTE: If you do not touch START/ENTER

within 1 minute after entering the new

temperature, the oven will resume heating to

the first temperature you set. You can

ensure that your new temperature is set by

touching PROBE TEMP (to display the set

temperature for 3 seconds).

Temperature probe cooking

tips:

•Stir foods during cooking when

recommended.

• Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before

serving.

• Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let

stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you

decide to cook it longer.

• Remove the probe from the oven when

not cooking by temperature.

•Casseroles cooked using the Temperature

Probe should be made from precooked

foods. Do not use raw meats, raw veg-

etables, and cream sauces in casseroles.

•Dry casseroles do not work well.

•Thaw frozen casseroles and meats in the

microwave oven before inserting the probe.

•If you are cooking more than one indi-

vidual serving at the same time, such as

mugs of soup, check the probe setting in

several of the items - all the mugs may not

heat at the same rate.

•Dry meat loaf mixtures do not work well.

•Check pork and poultry with thermometer

in 2-3 places to ensure adequate doneness.

•Roasts may vary in size, shape, and

composition. Use the Temperature Probe

as a guide.

Don't:

•For casseroles, the tip of the probe

should be in the center of the food. Stir

foods when recommended. Replace the

probe.

•For liquids, balance the probe on a

wooden spoon or spatula so the tip of the

probe is in the center of the liquid.

•let probe or probe cable touch any part of

the oven interior.

• let probe touch foil (if used). You can keep

foil away from probe with wooden tooth-

picks. Remove foil if arcing occurs.

• use paper, plastic wrap, or plastic contain-

ers. They will be in the oven too long and

might distort.

•force probe into frozen food.

• plug the pointed end of the Temperature

Probe into the socket.

• For roasts, the tip of the probe should be

in the center of the largest muscle, but not

touching fat or bone.

Removing and cleaning the

Temperature Probe:

1. After oven has shut off, unplug the

Temperature Probe using an oven mitt or

hot pad.

2. Wipe probe with a sudsy cloth and dry

thoroughly. Use a plastic scouring pad to

remove cooked-on foods.

3. You can place probe in the silverware

basket of a dishwasher. Burn Hazard

Use an oven mitt to remove

temperature probe.

Failure to do so can result in burns.

Using AUTO ROAST

AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the

Temperature Probe, without needing to

enter a final food temperature. The probe

will turn off the oven when it senses the

preprogrammed final food temperature for

the food category you chose.

1. Perform Steps 1, 2, and 3 under

"Cooking with the temperature

probe."

2. Choose food category.

Keep touching AUTO ROAST until the

desired food category appears on the

Display. See "Auto roast chart" for

categories.

Example for Roast Beef (medium rare):

TOUCH YOUSEE

(once)

3. Start oven. TOUCH YOUSEE

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Whenfoodtemperaturereaches90°F:

Thedisplayedtemperaturewillchange

eachtimefoodtemperatureincreasesby

5°F.Ifthetemperaturedoesnotchange

after20minutes,theDisplaywillshow

"CHECK"and"PROBE."

Whenfoodreachesthedesired

temperature:

YOU SEE

Auto roast chart

TOUCH AUTO

ROAST

once

twice

three times

four times

five times

FOOD

Roast Beef

(medium rare)

Roast Beef

(medium)

Roast Beef

(well)

Roast Pork

(well)

Poultry

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not

touching fat or bone. Shield top of roast with alumi-

num foil, sauce, or vegetables. Cover roast with foil

after cooking and let stand a few minutes.

Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but net

touching fat or bone. Shield top of roast with alumi-

num foil, sauce, or vegetables. Cover roast with foil

after cooking and let stand a few minutes.

Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not

touching fat or bone. Shield top of roast with alumi-

num foil, sauce, or vegetables. Cover roast with foil

after cooking and let stand a few minutes.

Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not

touching fat or bone. Shield top of roast with alumi-

num foil, sauce, or vegetables. Cover roast with foil

after cooking and let stand a few minutes.

Shield the wing tips with aluminum foil. Check with

thermometer in 2-3 places to ensure adequate

doneness.

six times Slow Cook! Balance probe on wooden spoon or spatula so tip of

Simmer probe is in center of liquid.

NOTE: Food to be roasted must be no less than .1 Ib and no more than 9.9 Ibs.

Using AUTO START

AUTO START lets you program your oven

to begin cooking automatically at a time of

day you choose. You can preprogram your

oven up to 11 hours, 59 minutes in advance.

NOTES:

• If you hear the fan start when you touch

START/ENTER, you have not set the oven

properly. Touch OFF/CANCEL and start

over.

• You can use AUTO START with high

power or lower power cooking, tempera-

ture probe cooking, and WARM HOLD.

• Do not use foods containing baking

powder or yeast when using AUTO

START. They will not rise properly.

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than

one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in death,

food poisoning, or sickness.

1. Put food in oven and close

the door.

2. Make sure clock is set to

correct time of day.

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3. Choose setting. TOUCH

I AUTO

START IYOU SEE

4. Set start time.

Example for 4:30:

TOUCH YOU SEE

5. Enter cooking instructions for

the function you want.

(cooking at high power or lower power,

temperature probe cooking, WARM

HOLD)

Example when cooking time is 4 minutes,

30 seconds:

TOUCH

YOU SEE

6. Complete entry.

Example when time of day is 12 o'clock:

TOUCH YOU SEE

The oven will start cooking at the

set time.

NOTE: If the door is opened before

the start time is reached, the Display

will show "DOOR" and "OPEN" until the

door is closed. You must touch START/

ENTER to resume AUTO START.

At end of cooking time:

(time of day)

YOU SEE

Using SENSOR COOK

SENSOR COOK lets you cook common

microwave-prepared foods without needing

to program times and Cook Powers. A

sensor in your oven detects the humidity

released by the food, and the amount of

humidity detected tells the oven how long to

cook your food. SENSOR COOK has preset

Cook Powers for seven categories: Frozen

Entree, Casserole, Rice, Baked Potato,

Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, and

Canned Vegetables. All you do is touch the

SENSOR COOK pad the desired number of

times and START/ENTER. Your microwave

oven does the rest.

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

Refer to the following chart to choose

a category:

CATEGORY TOUCH SENSOR

COOK

Frozen Entree once

(10-20 oz)

Casserole twice

(1-4 cups at refrig-

erated temperature)

Rice (1/2-2cupsl three times

Baked Potato (1-4) four times

Fresh Vegetables five times

(1-4 cups)

Frozen Vegetables six times

(1-4 cups)

Canned Vegetables seven times

(1-4 cups)

NOTE: See the "Microwave cooking chart" for

cooking with cooking time and Cook Power.

2. Choose food category.

Example for food category 2 (Casserole):

TOUCH YOU SEE

(twice)

3. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE

When oven detects a certain amount

of humidity from food, cooking time is

displayed.

YOU SEE

At end of cooking time:

(this time will vary)

YOU SEE

Using PIZZA REHEAT

PIZZA REHEAT betsyou heat or reheat pizza

by touching just one pad. A sensor in your

oven detects the humidity released by the

pizza, and the amount of humidity detected

tells the oven how long to heat your pizza.

1. Place pizza on a paper towel

and close the door.

2. Choose PIZZA REHEAT. TOUCH YOU SEE

When oven detects a certain amount

of humidity from the pizza, heating time

is displayed.

Example:

YOU SEE

At end of heating time:

(this time will vary)

YOU SEE

Using REHEAT

REHEAT lets you reheat food by touching

just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects

the humidity released by the food, and the

amount of humidity detected tells the oven

how long to heat your food. REHEAT has

three preset categories: Plate, Soup/Sauce,

and Casserole. All you do is touch REHEAT

the desired number of times and your

microwave oven does the rest.

NOTE: See the "Reheating chart" for reheat-

ing with cooking time and Cook Power.

Refer to the following chart to choose

a category:

CATEGORY TOUCH REHEAT

Plate once

(8 or 16 oz at refrig-

erated temperature)

Soup/Sauce twice

(1-4 cups at room

temperature)

Casserole three times

(1-4 cups at refrig-

erated temperature)

1. Place food in oven and close

the door.

2. Touch REHEAT to choose food

category (once for Plate, twice

for Soup/Sauce, three times for

Casserole).

Example for Plate:

After 3 seconds, your oven will begin

heating. When oven detects a certain

amount of humidity from food, heating

time is displayed. Example:

At end of heating time:

TOUCH YOU SEE

(once)

YOU SEE

(this time will vary)

YOU SEE

Using POPCORN

POPCORN lets you pop commercially

packaged microwave popcorn by touching

just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects

the humidity released by the popcorn, and

the amount of humidity detected tells the

oven how long to cook.

Pop only one package at a time. If you are

using a microwave popcorn popper, follow

manufacturer's instructions.

Cooking performance may vary with brand

and fat content. Try several brands to decide

which gives best popping results. For best

results, use fresh bags of popcorn.

1. Place bag in oven and close the

door.

Fire Hazard

Do not repop unpopped kernels.

Do not reuse popcorn bags.

Doing so can result in death, fire,

or burns.

2. Choose POPCORN. TOUCH YOU SEE

After "CORN" is displayed for 3 seconds,

your oven will begin heating.

and

YOU SEE

At end of popping time:

and

YOU SEE

Using ADD MINUTE

ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for

1 minute at 100% Cook Power or add an

extra minute to your cooking cycle. You

can also use it to extend cooking time in

multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes.

NOTES:

• To extend cooking time in multiples of

1 minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly

during cooking.

•You can enter ADD MINUTE only after

closing the door, after touching OFF/

CANCEL, or during cooking.

• If you touch ADD MINUTE during cook-

ing, the oven will cook at the currently

selected Cook Power. If you touch ADD

MINUTE after cooking is over, the oven

will cook at 100% Cook Power.

•You cannot use ADD MINUTE with

POPCORN, AUTO ROAST, REHEAT,

PIZZA REHEAT, SENSOR COOK, or

AUTO DEFROST.

• You cannot use ADD MINUTE to start the

oven if any program, other than the Minute

Timer, is on the Display.

1. Make sure food is in the oven.

2. Choose ADD MINUTE. TOUCH YOU SEE

Example for cooking for 1 minute:

Adding or subtracting cook time

If a preset cook time is too long or too short,

you can increase or decrease the cook time

by 10% after choosing the function. You can

only increase or decrease cook time before

cooking starts.

To increase cook time by 10%: TOUCH

To decrease cook time by 10%: TOUCH

YOU SEE

(example for sensor cook)

YOU SEE

To reset to the original cook time: TOUCH YOU SEE

Convection Cooking

This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these

instructions carefully.

How convection cooking works

Convection cooking circulates hot air • When baking cakes, cookies, breads,

through the oven cavity with a fan. The

constantly moving air surrounds the food to

heat the outer portion quickly. Your oven

uses convection cooking whenever you use

the Convection Command Pads.

Helpful hints for convection

cooking:

• Do not cover baking rack with aluminum

foil. It interferes with the flow of air that

cooks the food.

• Round pizza pans are excellent cookware

for many convection-only items. Choose

pans that do not have extended handles.

• Use convection cooking for items like

souffles, breads, cookies, angel food

cakes, pizza, and for some meat and

fish cooking.

• You do not need to use any special

techniques to adapt your favorite oven

recipes to convection cooking; however,

you may need to lower some temperatures

or reduce some cooking times from the

convection oven cooking directions. See

examples in your cookbook and in the

charts in this section.

rolls, or other baked foods, most recipes

call for preheating. Preheat the empty

oven just as you do a regular oven. You

can start heavier dense foods such as

meats, casseroles, and poultry without

preheating.

• All heatproof cookware or metal utensils

can be used in convection cooking.

• As in conventional cooking, the distance

of the food from the heat source affects

cooking results. Follow cookbook recipes

and refer to the charts in this Use and

Care Guide. It is also helpful te find a

similar recipe in the cookbook index and to

refer to recipe's suggested techniques.

•Use metal cookware only for convecticn

cooking. Never use for microwave or

combination cooking since arcing and

damage to the oven may occur.

•After preheating, if you do not open the

door, the oven will automatically hold at

the preheated temperature for 30 minutes.

•You can set up to three convection cycles.

(Example for two-crust pies: you can set

the oven to preheat for baking at 425°F

and to finish baking at 350°F.)

Burn Hazard

Use oven mitts to remove items

from microwave,

Do not touch areas near oven vent

openings during use.

Failure to follow these instructions

can result in burns.

NOTE: Use cookware that will not melt or

burn in the hot oven. Do not use light plastic

containers, plastic wraps, or paper products

during any convection combination cycle.

Convection baking without preheating

(meats, casseroles, and poultry)

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Choose setting.

Oven will automatically cook at 350°F:

TOUCH YOU SEE

CONVECTION

3. Set baking temperature

(optional).

You can enter a temperature between

150°F and 450°F. Example for 325°F:

NOTE: To clear the temperature you

entered, touch CONVECTION BAKE

before entering a bake time. You can

then re-enter the cooking temperature,

if desired.

TOUCH YOU SEE

continued on next page

4. Set cooking time.

Three seconds after entering bake

temperature:

You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,

99 seconds.

Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH

YOU SEE

5. Start oven.

NOTE: You can see the cooking tem-

perature anytime during cooking by

touching CONVECTION BAKE. Cooking

temperature will show for 3 seconds.

At end of cooking time:

TOUCH YOU SEE

(time will count down)

YOU SEE

Convection baking with preheating

1. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE

CONVECTION

2. Set preheat/cooking

temperature.

TOUCH YOU SEE

CONVECTION

The oven will automatically preheat/cook

at 350°F. If you want to change the

preheat/cooking temperature, follow the

example below. If you want to preheat/

cook at 350°F, go to Step 3.

Example for 325°F: TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Set cooking cycle cooking time.

Three seconds after entering bake

temperature:

You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,

99 seconds.

Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH

YOU SEE

4. Start oven.

When the oven temperature reaches

150°F, the temperature will be displayed.

The displayed temperature will change

each time temperature goes up by five

degrees.

NOTES:

*if you open the door during preheating,

preheating will stop. To resume pre-

heating after you open the door, close

the door and touch START/ENTER.

*When the oven reaches the set

preheat temperature, two tones will

sound and the oven will automatically

hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

The Display will show the set

temperature.

TOUCH YOU SEE

(display shows oven

is preheating)

continued on next page

5. After preheating, open the door,

put food in oven, and close

the door.

NOTE: You can see the cooking

temperature anytime during cooking

by touching CONVECTION BAKE.

The cooking temperature will show

for 3 seconds.

At end of cooking time:

TOUCH YOU SEE

(time for cook cycle

will count down)

YOU SEE

Convection broiling

1. Choose setting. TOUCH

CONVECTION

YOU SEE

2. Set cooking cycle cooking time.

You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,

99 seconds.

Example for 20 minutes:

TOUCH YOU SEE

3. Start oven.

NOTES:

• Oven will preheat to 450°F When the

oven temperature reaches 150°F, the

temperature will be displayed. The

displayed temperature will change each

time temperature goes up by five degrees.

• If you open the door during preheating,

preheating will stop. To resume pre-

heating after you open the door, close

the door and touch START/ENTER.

•When the oven reaches the set preheat

temperature, two tones will sound and

the oven will automatically hold that

temperature for 30 minutes. The Display

will show the set temperature.

TOUCH YOU SEE

4. After preheating, open the door,

put food in oven, and close the

door.

NOTE: You can see the cooking

temperature anytime during cooking

by touching CONVECTION BAKE.

The cooking temperature will show

for 3 seconds.

At end of cooking time:

TOUCH

(display shows oven

is preheating)

YOU SEE

(time for cook cycle

will count down)

YOU SEE

Convenience foods cooking chart

Convection cooking of convenience foods is

similar to cooking in a conventional oven.

Select items that fit conveniently on the

turntable, such as an 81/2-inch frozen pizza.

Convection preheat to the desired tempera-

ture, and use metal or ovenproof glass

cookware. When cooking or baking these

convenience foods, follow package

directions for preparation and selecting the

correct container. Because of the great

variety of foods available, times given here

are approximate. It is advisable to always

check food about 5 minutes before the

minimum recommended time, and cook

longer only if needed. Use oven mitts to

insert or remove items from the oven.

FOOD

Pizza (frozen)

Brownies

Frozen

Double Crust

Pie

Cake Layers

Apple Sauce

Cake

Date Nut

Bread

Frozen Bread

Dough

Refrige_ted

SIZE/WT

13 ounces

(81_inch)

20 ounces

26 ounces

18-25

ounces

18-25

ounces

17 ounces

16 ounces

20 ounces

COOKING MODE

CONVECTION

400°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

425°F (preheated)

then

350°F

CONVECTION

350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

350°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

375°F (preheated)

CONVECTION

350°F (preheated)

COOKING TIME

14-16 minutes

23-26 minutes

30 minutes

30-35 minutes

20 minutes

30-35 minutes

40 minutes

25-30 minutes

8-91/2 minutes

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Cook directly on Bi-Level

Metal Rack for crisper crust,

Bake in 9-inch square pan

on Bi-Level Metal Rack.

Bake in metal or ovenproof

pan on Bi-Level Metal Rack.

Bake one layer at a time on

Bi-Level Metal Rack.

Use metal 10-cup fluted tube

pan on Bi-Level Metal Rack.

Bake in 9 x 5-inch metal loaf

pan on Bi-Level Metal Rack,

Follow package directions for

thawing and proofing dough.

Bake in metal greased

8V_x 41/2x 21!2-inch loaf pan

on Bi-Level Metal Rack,

Bake six at a time on metal

round cookie sheet on

Bi-Level Metal Rack.

NOTE: Use the bottom position when cooking with the Bi-Level Metal Rack. (See the "Using

the bi-level metal rack" section.)

Convection cooking with the temperature

probe

The Temperature Probe helps take the

guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger

casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off

the oven when it senses the temperature

you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See

your cookbook for helpful information on

cooking different types of food.

NOTES:

• If you have not plugged in the Tempera-

ture Probe properly or if probe is defective,

"PROBE" will appear on the Display, three

tones will sound, and the oven will not

turn on.

•For correct probe temperatures for

different foods, see the 'q-emperature probe

convection cooking chad."

1. Insert probe into food.

Insert at least 1/3ofthe Temperature

Probe into the food. (See "Temperature

probe cooking tips" in the "Microwave

Cooking" section.)

_e Plug

2. Place food in oven and plug

probe into socket on oven wall.

Make sure the probe does not touch

any part of the oven interior - including

the rack.

ket

Plug

3. Close the door.

4. Choose temperature probe

setting.

The oven will automatically heat to afinal

food temperature of 160°F. If you want to

change the final food temperature, follow

Step 5. If you want a final food tempera-

ture of 160°F, skip to Step 6.

TOUCH YOLISEE

continued on next page

5. Set desired final food

temperature (optional).

Example for 150°F:

TOUCH YOU SEE

6. Set convection cooking

temperature.

The oven will automatically cook at 350°F.

If you want to change the cooking tem-

perature, follow the example below. If

you want to cook at 350°F, go to Step 7.

Example for 325°F:

TOUCH

CONVECTION

TOUCH

YOU SEE

7. Start oven.

When food temperature reaches 90°F,

the Display will show the actual tempera-

ture of the food as it increases to the

desired temperature.

When food reaches desired temperature:

TOUCH YOU SEE

YOU SEE

Temperature probe convection cooking

chart

FOOD

Beef

Meat Loaf

(1'/2-13/4Ibs)

Beef Rib

Roast,

boneless

Beef Rib

Roast, with

bone (5 Ibs)

Beef Pot

Roast,

boneless

(3 Ibs)

Lamb

Lamb Leg or

Shoulder

Roast, with

bone

(61/2Ibs)

Lamb Roast,

boneless

(3-4 Ibs)

OVEN

TEMP

350°F

FIRST STAGE

TIME

5 min per Ib

Turn over

7 rain per Ib

Fat-side down

Turn over

7 min perlb

Turn over

4 min per Ib

Fat-side down

Turn over

5 min perlb

Fat-side down

Turn over

SECOND STAGE

PROBE

TIME or TEMP

35 min 160°F

6 min Rare: 120°F

per Ib Med: 130°F

8-10 rain Rare: 120°F

per Ib Med: 130°F

Well: 140°F

8-10 min Med: 130°F

per Ib Well: 140°F

5-7 rain Rare: 145°F

per Ib Med: 155°F

Well: 165°F

4-6 min 150°F

per Ib

SPECIAL NOTES

Preheat. Let stand

5-10 min.

Cook in microwave-

)roof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

3roof and heatproof

dish. Let stand 10

min after cooking

(covered).

Cook in covered

microwaveproof and

heatproof casserole

or cooking bag.

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

NOTE: Use the bottom position when cooking with the Bi-Level Metal Rack. (See the "Using

the bi-level metal rack" section.)

continued on next page

FOOD

Veal

Shoulder or

Rump Roast,

boneless

(3-31/2 Ibs)

Pork

Pork Loin

Roast,

boneless

(4-5 Ibs)

Pork Loin,

center cut

(4-5 Ibs)

OVEN

TEMP

325°F

350°F

FIRST STAGE

TIME

4-5 min per Ib

Turn over

5-7 min per Ib

Turn over

5-7 min per Ib

Turn over

SECOND STAGE

PROBE

TIME or TEMP

4-6 min 155°F

per Ib

6-8 min 165°F

per Ib

6-8 min 165°F

per Ib

SPECIAL NOTES

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

baking dish. Let

stand 10 rain after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

baking dish. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Combination Cooking

This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function.

Please read these instructions carefully.

How combination cooking works

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Microwave

Helpful hints for combination

cooking:

•Meats may be roasted directly on the

Bi-Level Metal Rack or in a shallow

roasting pan placed on the rack. When

using the Bi-Level Metal Rack, please

check your cookbook for information on

proper use.

• Less tender cuts of beef can be roasted

and tenderized using oven cooking bags.

•When baking, check for doneness after

cooking time is up. If not completely done,

tet stand in oven for a few minutes to

complete cooking.

Convection

NOTE: During combination baking, some

bakeware may cause arcing when it comes

in contact with the oven walls or metal

accessoq/racks. Arcing is a discharge of

electricity that occurs when microwaves

come in contact with metal. If arcing occurs,

place a heatproof dish between the pan and

the Bi-Level Metal Rack. If arcing occurs

with other bakeware, stop using them for

combination cooking.

Combination microwave/convection

Sometimes combination microwave-convec-

tion cooking is suggested to get the proper

cooking results. It shortens the cooking time

for foods that normally need a long time to

cook. This cooking process also leaves

meats juicy on the inside and crispy on the

outside. In combination cooking, the convec-

tion heat and microwave energy alternate

automatically. Your oven has two pre-

programmed settings that make it easy to

cook with both convection heat and micro-

wave energy automatically. 59

Combination baking/roasting without

preheating

1. Put food in oven and close the door.

2. Choose setting.

Example for baking:

The oven will automatically cook at 350°F

for combination baking and 300°F for

combination roasting. If you want to

change the cooking temperature, follow

Step 3 below. If you want to cook at the

default temperature, skip Step 3 below.

TOUCH YOU SEE

COMBINATION

3. Set baking/roasting temperature

(optional).

Example for 325°F:

NOTE: To clear the temperature you

entered, touch COMBINATION BAKE

(when baking) or COMBINATION

ROAST (when roasting) before entering

a cooking time. You can then re-enter the

cooking temperature, if desired.

TOUCH YOU SEE

4. Set cooking time.

One second after entering cook

temperature:

You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,

99 seconds.

Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH

YOU SEE

5. Start oven.

NOTE: You can see the cooking tem-

perature anytime during cooking by

touching COMBINATION BAKE (when

baking) or COMBINATION ROAST

(when roasting). Cooking temperature

will show for 3 seconds.

TOUCH YOU SEE

(time will count down)

At end of cooking time: YOU SEE

Combination baking/roasting with

preheating

1. Choose setting.

Example for roasting:

TOUCH

COMBINATION

YOU SEE

2. Set preheat/cooking

temperature.

The oven will automatically cook at 350°F

for combination baking and 300°F for

combination roasting. If you want to

change the preheat/cooking temperature,

fellow the example below. If you want to

preheat!cook at the default temperature,

go to Step 3.

Example for 325°F:

TOUCH

COMBINATION

TOUCH

YOU SEE

3. Set cooking cycle cooking time.

One second after entering cook

temperature:

You can enter a time up to 199 minutes,

99 seconds.

Example for 20 minutes: TOUCH

YOU SEE

continued on next page

4. Start oven.

When the oven temperature reaches

150°F, the temperature will be displayed.

The displayed temperature will change

each time temperature goes up by five

degrees.

NOTES:

• If you open the door or touch OFF/

CANCEL during preheating, preheating

will stop. To resume preheating, close

the door and touch START/ENTER.

• When the oven reaches the set

preheat temperature, two tones will

sound and the oven will automatically

hold that temperature for 30 minutes.

The Display will show the set

temperature.

TOUCH YOU SEE

5. After preheating, open the door,

put food in oven, and close the

door.

NOTE: You can see the cooking tem-

perature anytime during cooking by

touching COMBINATION BAKE (when

baking) or COMBINATION ROAST

(when roasting). The cooking tempera-

ture will show for 3 seconds.

At end of cooking time:

TOUCH

(display shows oven is

preheating)

YOU SEE

(time for cook cycle will

count down)

YOU SEE

Combination cooking with the temperature

probe

The Temperature Probe helps take the

guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger

casseroles. The probe is designed to turn

off the oven when it senses the temperature

you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See

your cookbook for helpful information on

cooking different types of food.

NOTES:

• If you have not plugged in the Tempera-

ture Probe properly or if probe is defective,

"PROBE" will appear on the Display, three

tones will sound, and the oven will not

turn on.

• For correct probe temperatures for dif-

ferent foods, see the "Temperature probe

combination cooking chart" in this section.

1. Insert probe into food.

Insert at least 1!_ofthe Temperature

Probe into the food. (See "Temperature

probe cooking tips" in the "Microwave

Cooking" section.)

_be Plug

2. Place food in oven and plug

probe into socket on oven wall.

Make sure the probe does not touch

any part of the oven interior - including

the rack.

ket

Plug

3. Close the door.

4. Choose temperature probe

setting.

The oven will automatically heat tea final

food temperature of 160°F. If you want to

change the final food temperature, follow

Step 5. If you want a final food tempera-

ture of 160°F, skip to Step 6.

TOUCH YOU SEE

continued on next page

5. Set desired final food

temperature (optional).

Example for 150°F:

TOUCH

I7-1

YOU SEE

6. Set combination cooking

temperature.

The oven will automatically cook at

350°F (when baking) or 300°F (when

roasting). If you want to change the

cooking temperature, follow the example

below. If you want to cook at the default

temperature, go to Step 7.

Example for 325°F:

TOUCH

COMBINATION

TOUCH

r33

YOU SEE

7. Start oven.

When food temperature reaches 150°F,

the Display will show the actual tempera-

ture of the food as it increases to the

desired temperature.

When food reaches desired temperature:

TOUCH YOU SEE

YOU SEE

Temperature probe combination cooking

chart

FOOD

Beef

Meat Loaf

(11/2-13/4Ibs)

Beef Rib

Roast,

boneless

Beef Rib

Roast, with

bone (5 Ibs)

Beef Pot

Roast,

boneless

(3 Ibs)

Lamb

Lamb Leg or

Shoulder

Roast, with

bone

(61/2Ibs)

OVEN

TEMP

350°F

FIRST STAGE I

TIME

5 min per Ib

Turn over

7 min per Ib

Fat-side down

Turn over

7 min per Ib

Turn over

4 min per Ib

Fat-side down

Turn over

SECOND STAGE

PROBE

TIME or TEMP

35 min 160°F

6 min Rare: 120°F

per Ib Med: 130°F

8-10 min Rare: 120°F

per Ib Med: 130°F

Well: 140°F

8-10 min Med: 130°F

per Ib Well: 140°F

5-7 min Rare: 145°F

per Ib Med: 155°F

Well: 165°F

SPECIAL NOTES

Preheat. Let stand

5-10 min.

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 rain after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish. Let stand

10 min after cooking

(covered).

Cook in covered

microwave-proof and

heatproof casserole

or cooking bag.

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

continued on next page

FOOD

Lamb

Roast,

boneless

(3-4 Ibs)

Veal

Shoulder or

Rump

Roast,

boneless

(3-31/2 Ibs)

Pork

Pork Loin

Roast,

boneless

(4-5 Ibs)

Pork Loin,

center cut

(4-5 Ibs)

OVEN

TEMP

350°F

325°F

350°F

FIRST STAGE

TIME

5 min per Ib

Fat-side down

Turn over

4-5 min per Ib

Turn over

5-7 min per Ib

Turn over

5-7 min per Ib

Turn over

SECOND STAGE

PROBE

TIME or TEMP

4-6 rain 150°F

per Ib

4-6 min 155°F

per Ib

6-8 min 165°F

per Ib

6-8 min 165°F

per Ib

SPECIAL NOTES

Cook in microwave-

3roof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

dish with Bi-Level

Metal Rack. Let

stand 10 min after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

baking dish. Let

stand 10 rain after

cooking (covered).

Cook in microwave-

proof and heatproof

baking dish. Let

stand 10 rain after

cooking (covered).

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.

Cleaning the microwave oven

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.

For exterior surfaces and control panel:

Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.

Apply spray glass cleaner to soft cloth, do

not spray directly on oven.

NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool

pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper

towels, etc., can damage the control panel

and the interior and exterior oven surfaces.

Cleaning the bi-level metal rack

•Wash by hand with a mild detergent and

asoft or nylon scrub brush. Dry completely.

•Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleans-

ers to clean rack.

For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the

oven for two or three minutes. Steam will

soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the

oven, boil a cup of water with lemon juice or

vinegar.

Caring for the filters

Do not allow grease and soil to build up

in the grease filters. It will decrease the

exhaust fan efficiency. Remove and clean

grease filters at least once a month. When

you have removed a grease filter or a

charcoal filter remember to replace the filter

before you operate the hood.

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing

vent cover.

Replace all panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death

or electrical shock.

Before removing filters:

•Unplug power cord or turn off power

supply.

Grease filters:

2. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild

detergent. Scrub and swish to remove

embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and

shake to dry. Do not clean filters with

ammonia, corrosive cleaning agents

such as lye-based oven cleaners, or

place them in a dishwasher. The filters

will turn black or could be damaged.

3. To replace grease filters, slide filter in

the frame slot on one side of the opening.

Push filter upward and push to the other

side to lock into place.

1. To remove grease filters, slide each filter

to the side. Pull filters downward and push

to the other side. The filter will drop out.

Charcoal filter:

If your microwave hood combination is

installed to recircu]ate air, replace the

charcoal filter every 6-12 months. The

charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. Replace-

ment charcoal filters are available from your

authorized Whirlpool service company, Part

No. 4359416, or by calling the Consumer

Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.

4. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The

filter should rest at the angle shown.

1. If you need to remove an existing

charcoal filter, remove the vent cover

mounting screws.

2. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to

remove.

5. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into

place. Push the top until it snaps into

place, Replace the mounting screws.

After replacing filters:

•Plug in power cord or turn on power

supply,

3. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide

the filter straight out.

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights

Fire Hazard

Use only candelabra-base bulbs,

30-watt maximum.

Turn off power at main power supply

before replacing the light bulb.

Failure to follow the above could

result in fire or electrical shock.

The cooktop light

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws.

3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with

candelabra-base 30-watt bulb(s) available

from your authorized Whirlpool service

company (Part No. 4158432).

4. Turn the power back on at the main

power supply,

1. Turn off power at the main power supply.

The oven light

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before removing

vent cover.

Replace all panels before operating.

Failure to do so can result in death

or electrical shock.

4. Remove bulb holder mounting screw.

1, Turn off power at the main power supply.

5. Lift up the bulb holder.

6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a

candelabra-base 30-watt bulb available

from your authorized Whirlpool service

company (Part No. 4158432).

7. Replace the bulb holder and mounting

sc Few.

2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws,

3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to

remove.

8. Slide the top of the vent cover into place,

Push the bottom until it snaps into place.

Replace the mounting screws. Turn the

power back on at the main power supply.

Cooking Guide

Reheating chart

Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See "Using

REHEAT" for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad.

STARTING

ITEM TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE

Meat (Chicken pieces,

chops, hamburgers,

meat loaf slices)

1 serving Refrigerated

2 servings Refrigerated

1-2 min at 70%

2Y2-4'/2 min at 70%

Cover loosely.

Meat Slices (Beef, ham, Room temp

pork, turkey) 1 or more

servings Refrigerated

45 sec-1 min per serving

at 50%

1-3 min per serving at 50%

Cover with gravy or wax

paper. Check after 30 sec

per serving.

Stirrable Casseroles and

Main Dishes

1 serving Refrigerated 2-4 rain at 100%

2 servings Refrigerated 4-6 rain at 100%

4-6 servings Refrigerated 6-8 min at 100%

Cover. Stir after half

the time.

Nonstirrable Casseroles

and Main Dishes

1 serving Refrigerated 5-8 min at 50%

2 servings Refrigerated 9-12 min at 50%

4-6 servings Refrigerated 13-16 rain at 50%

Cover with wax paper.

Soup, Cream Cover. Stir after half

1 cup Refrigerated 3-4;'2 min at 50% the time.

1 can (10% oz) Room temp 5-7 min at 50%

Soup, Clear Cover. Stir after half

1 cup Refrigerated 2%-3V2 rain at 100% the time.

1 can (103/€oz) Room temp 4-57i rain at 100%

Pizza Place on paper towel.

1 slice Room tamp 15-25 sec at 100%

1 slice Refrigerated 30-40 sac at 100%

2 slices Room temp 30-40 sec at 100%

2 slices Refrigerated 45-55 sec at 100%

Vegetables Cover. Stir after half

1 serving Refrigerated 3/4-1V2rain at 100% the time.

2 servings Refrigerated 11,_-2_/2rain at 100%

Baked Potato Cut potato lengthwise and

1 Refrigerated 1-2 rain at 50% then several times cross-

2 Refrigerated 2-3 min at 50% wise. Cover with wax paper.

Breads Wrap single roll, bagel, or

(Dinner or breakfast roll) muffin in paper towel. To

1ro!! Room temp 8-12 sec at 50% reheat several, line plate

2rolls Room temp 11-15 see at 100% with paper towel. Cover

4 roils Room temp 18-22 sac at 100% with another paper towel.

Pie Cover with paper towel,

Whole Refrigerated 5-7 min at 70%

1 slice Refrigerated 30 sac at 100%

Microwave cooking chart

Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See "Using

SENSOR COOK" for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook

Powers.

MEATS. POULTRY. FISH. SEAFOOD

Allow standing time after cooking.

COOK

FOOD POWER TIME

Bacon 100% 45 sec to

(per slice) 1 min 15 sec

per slice

Ground Beef 100% 4-6 rain

for Casse-

roles (1 Ib)

Hamburger 100% 1st side 2 min

Patties (2) 2nd side 11/2to

21/2min

Hamburger

Patties (4)

Meat Loaf

(11/2Ibs)

Chicken

Pieces

100% 1st side 21/2min

2nd side 2-3 min

100% 13-19 min

100% 6-9 min/Ib

Internal temperature should be 185°F

after standing.

Turkey 100% 5 min

Breast then 70% 8-12 min/Ib

Internal temperature should be 185°F

after standing.

Fish Fillets 100% 5-6 min

(1 Ib)

Scallops and 100% 31/2-51/2rain

Shrimp (1 Ib)

VEGETABLES

Cook at 100% cook power.

FOOD TIME

Beans, Green or 6-12 min

Yellow (1 Ib)

Broccoli (1 Ib) 6-10 min

Carrots (1 Ib) 8-12 min

VEGETABLES (continued)

Cook at 100% cook power.

FOOD TIME

Cauliflower 6-9 min

(medium head)

Corn on the Cob

(2) 4-9 min

(4) 6-16 min

Potatoes, Baked 13-19 min

(4 medium)

Squash, 3-8 min

Summer (1 Ib)

OTHER

COOK

FOOD POWER TIME

Applesauce 100%

(4 servings)

Baked 100%

Apples (4)

Chocolate 50%

(melt 1

square)

Eggs, 100%

Scrambled

(2)

(4)

Hot Cereals

(1 serving)

(4 servings)

Nachos

(large plate)

Water for

Beverage

(1 cup)

(2 cups)

100%

50%

100%

7-10 min

4-6 min

1-2 min

1 min 15 sec

to 1 min

45 sec

2-3 min

11/2-5min

41A-7 min

11/2-21/2min

21/z-4min

41A-6 min

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 necessary, add

more time in small increments.

•If you want to cook two meals or

containers of food at the same time, you

can do so withthe Bi-Level Metal Rack. For

example, you can cook two frozen dinners

or reheat two plates of food by placing one

on the rack and one under the rack.

Stirring, turning foods

•Stirring and turning foods distributes

heat quickly to the center of the dish and

avoids overcooking at the outer edges of

the food.

Covering food

Cover food to:

•Reduce splattering

•Shorten cooking times

•Retain food moisture

All coverings that allow microwaves to pass

through are suitable.

Starting temperature of food

• The lower the temperature of the food

being put into the microwave oven, the

longer it takes to cook. Food at room

temperature will be reheated more quickly

than food at refrigerator temperature.

Composition of food

•Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be

heated faster than food containing a lot of

water. Fat and sugar will also reach a

higher temperature than water in the

cooking process.

• The more dense the food, the longer it

takes to heat. "Very dense" food like meat

takes longer to reheat than lighter, more

porous food like sponge cakes.

Size and shape

*Smaller pieces of food will cook faster

than larger pieces and same-shaped

pieces of food cook more evenly than

irregularly-shaped foods.

, With unevenly shaped foods, the thinner

parts will cook faster than the thicker

areas. Place the thinner parts of chicken

wings and legs in the center of the dish.

Releasing pressure in foods

• Several foods (for example: baked

potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some

fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or

membrane. This can cause the food to

burst from steam building up in them

during cooking. To relieve the pressure

and to prevent bursting, pierce these

foods before cooking with a fork, cocktail

pick, or toothpick.

Using standing time

•Always allow food to stand for a while

after cooking. Standing time after defrost-

ing, cooking, or reheating always improves

the result since the temperature will then

be evenly distributed throughout the food.

• The length of the standing time depends

on the volume and density of the food.

Sometimes it can be as short as the time

it takes you to remove the food from the

oven and take it to the serving table.

However, with larger, denser food,

the standing time may be as long as

10 minutes.

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 the

food towards the center of the dish where

it will be heated last.

•Layer thin slices of meat on top of

each other.

•When you cook or reheat whole fish,

score the skin -this prevents cracking.

Shield the tail and head of whole fish with

small pieces of foil to prevent overcooking

and ensure the foil does not touch the

sides of the oven.

• Do not let food or container touch the top

or sides of the oven. This will prevent

possible arcing.

Using aluminum foil

Metal containers should not be used in a

microwave oven. There are, however, some

exceptions. If you have purchased food

which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil

container, then refer to the instructions on

the package. When using aluminum foil

containers, cooking times may be longer

because microwaves will only penetrate

the top of the food.

If you use aluminum containers without

package instructions, follow these guidelines:

• Place container in a glass bowl and add

some water so that it covers the bottom

of the container, not more than Y4-inch

high. This ensures even heating of the

container bottom.

•Always remove the lid to avoid damage

to the oven.

•Use only undamaged containers.

• Do not use containers taller than 3/4-inch.

•Container must be half filled.

•To avoid arcing, there must be a mini-

mum 1!4-inchbetween the aluminum

container and the walls of the oven and

also between two aluminum containers.

•Reheating food in aluminum foil contain-

ers usually takes up to double the time

compared to reheating in plastic, glass,

china, or paper containers. The time when

food is ready will vary a great deal.

•Let food stand for 2-3 minutes after

heating so that heat is spread evenly

throughout container.

Cooking you should not do in

your microwave oven

•Do not do canning of foods in the oven.

Closed glass jars may explode, resulting

in damage to the oven or possible per-

sonal injury.

• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize

objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to

maintain the high temperature required for

safe sterilization.

Oven cookware guide

You can use a variety of cookware and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For

your safety and to prevent damage to cookware and your oven, choose appropriate cookware

and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select

the correct cookware and materials.

MATERIAL

Ceramic &

Glass

China

Pottery

Plastic

Meal

Aluminum

Foil

Paper

Straw,

Wicker, Wood

Wax Paper

Plastic Wrap

COOKWARE

Ceramic

Ovenpmof, Heat-Tempered,

Microwave-Safe Glassware

Glassware with Metal

Decoration

Lead Glass

Without Metal Decoration

(Ovenproof and Heat-

Tempered)

Ovenproof Pottery

Ovenproof

Microwave-Safe Plasticware

Bake/Roast Rack

Metal Baking Pan

Cups, Plates, Towels

MICROWAVE

COOKING

YES

COMBINATION

COOKING

YES

CONVECTION

COOKING

YES

YES: Cookware to use

NO: Cookware to avoid

*Refer to "Microwave cooking tips" and "Questions and Answers" for proper use.

Questions and Answers

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if the rack is

that I may reheat or cook on two levels at supplied with your microwave oven. Use

a time? of any rack not supplied with the micro-

wave oven can result in poor cooking

performance and/or arcing.

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans

in my microwave oven?

Useable metal includes aluminum foil for

shielding (use small, flat pieces), small

skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is

not taller than 3/4-inchdeep and half filled

with food to absorb microwave energy).

Never allow metal to touch walls or door.

(For more information, see the "Microwave

cooking tips" section.)

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven This appearance is normal and does not

appears wavy. Is this normal? affect the operation of your oven.

What are the humming noises that I hear You hear the sound of the transformer

when my microwave oven is operating? when the magnetron tube cycles on.

Why does the dish become hot when I As the food becomes hot it will conduct the

microwave food in it? I thought that this heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot

should not happen, pads to remove food after cooking.

What does "standing time" mean? "Standing time" means that food should be

removed from the oven and covered for

additional time to allow it to finish cooking.

This frees the oven for other cooking.

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven?

How do I get the best results?

Why does steam come out of the air

exhaust vent?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn

following manufacturer's guidelines or use

the preprogrammed POPCORN pad. Do

not use regular paper bags. Use the "listen-

ing test" by stopping the oven as soon as

the popping slows to a "pop" every 1 or

2 seconds. Do not repop unpopped

kernels. You can also use special micro-

wave poppers. When using a popper, be

sure to follow manufacturer's directions.

Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware.

Steam is normally produced during cooking.

The microwave oven has been designed to

vent this steam out the top vent.

If You Need Assistance

or Service

This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section

outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem.

Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our

Consumer Assistance Center for help or calling for service, please provide a detailed

description of the problem, your appliance's complete model and serial numbers, and the

purchase date. (See the "A Note to You" section.) This information will help us respond

properly to your request.

1. Before calling for assistance ...

Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any

kind. Please check the chart below for problems you can fix. It could save you the cost of a

service call.

PROBLEM

Nothing will

operate

The microwave

oven will

not run

Microwave

cooking times

seem too long

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The unit is not wired into a live

circuit with the proper voltage.

A household fuse has blown or

a circuit breaker has tripped.

The electric company has

experienced a power failure.

You are using the oven as a

timer.

If you are using the Tempera-

ture Probe, probe is not

plugged tightly into its socket.

The door is not firmly closed

and latched.

You did not touch START/

ENTER.

You did not follow directions

exactly.

An operation that was program-

med earlier is still running.

The electric supply to your

home or wall outlets is low or

lower than normal.

SOLUTION

Contact a qualified Whirlpool service

technician to wire unit into a live circuit

with the proper voltage. (See Installa-

tion Instructions.)

Replace household fuse or reset circuit

breaker.

Check electric company for a power

failure.

Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the

Minute Timer.

Plug Temperature Probe tightly into its

socket.

Firmly close and latch door.

Touch START/ENTER.

Check instructions for the function you

are operating.

Touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel

previous programming.

Your electric company can tell you if

the line voltage is low. Your electrician

or service technician can tell you if the

outlet voltage is low.

PROBLEM

Microwave

cooking times

seem too long

(continued)

The Display

shows a time

counting down

but the oven is

not cooking

You do not hear

the Program-

ming Tone

Foods

undercook

during convec-

tion and combi-

nation cooking

Smoke is

coming from

back of oven

during broiling

The microwave

oven turns off

too soon or not

soon enough

when using the

Temperature

Probe

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The Cook Power is not at the

recommended setting.

Larger amounts of food need

longer cooking times.

The oven door is not closed

completely.

You have set the controls as a

minute timer.

SOLUTION

Check"Microwavecookingchart."

Allow for more time when cooking

more food at one time.

Completely close oven door.

Touch TIMER OFF to cancel the

Minute Timer.

The command is not correct. Re-enter command.

You have not followed the

recipe closely enough.

Foods are not prepared and

ready to place in the oven.

This increases heat loss from

the door being open.

This is normal, just as in

conventional broiling.

Probe is not pushed far

enough into the food.

Probe is not positioned

correctly in the food.

When cooking roasts, you

have not let roast stand after

cooking.

Probe is not plugged in

correctly.

Cook Power is not set

correctly.

Probe temperature is not set

correctly.

There has been a power

interruption.

Follow reliable recipes exactly for

ingredients, cookware, cooking time,

and proper rack position.

Make sure foods are properly pre-

pared and ready to place in oven.

Insert at least 1/3of probe into the

food.

Position probe tip in the center of the

food.

Allow roast to stand for a few minutes

after cooking.

Plug probe tightly into its socket.

Reset the Cook Power.

Reset the probe temperature.

Reset the clock.

The Display

shows "888:88"

continued on next page

2. If you need assistance ...

Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance

Center telephone number. Dial toll-free

from anywhere in the U,S,A,:

1-800-253-1301

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, recom-

mend a qualified service company in your

area.

If you prefer, write to:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances

Consumer Assistance Center

c/o Correspondence Dept.

2000 North M-63

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in

your correspondence.

3. If you need service ...

Whirlpoo! has a nationwide

•/I.ll.]_s_O].® networkof authorized

v,cE Whirlpool service compa-

nies. Whirlpool service

technicians are trained to

fulfill the product warranty and provide after-

warranty service, anywhere in the United

States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool

service company in your area, call our

Consumer Assistance Center telephone

number (see Step 2) or look in your tele-

phone directory Yellow Pages under:

"APPLIANCE-HOUSEHOLD-

MAJOR, SERVICE & REPAIR

-See: Whirlpool Appliances or

Authorized Whirlpool Service

(Example: XYZ Service Co. /

"WASHING MACHINES &

DRYERS, SERVICE & REPAIR

- See: Whirlpool Appliances or

Authorized Whirlpool Service

(Example: XYZ Service Co.)

4. If you are not satisfied

with how the problem

was solved ...

•Contact the Major Appliance Consumer

Action Program (MACAP). MACAP is a

group of independent consumer experts

that voices consumer views at the highest

levels of the major appliance industry.

• Contact MACAP only when the dealer,

authorized servicer, and Whirlpool have

failed to resolve your problem.

Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

• MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.

WHIRLPOOU

Microwave Oven Warranty

LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR

FULL ONE-YEAR FSP ® replacement parts and repair labor to correct

WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.

LIMITED FOUR-YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave ovens

WARRANTY if defective in materials or workmanship.

SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR

FROM DATE OF PURCHASE

WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR

A. Service calls to:

1. Correct the installation of your microwave oven.

2. Instruct you how to use your microwave oven.

3. Replace house fuses or correct house wiring.

4. Replace owner-accessible light bulbs.

B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family

household use.

C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home.

D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God,

or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

F. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to

the appliance. _96

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE-

QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state

to state.

Outside the United States, a different warranty may apply. For details, please contact

your authorized Whirlpool dealer.

If you need service, first see the "If You Need Assistance or Service" section of this book.

After checking "If You Need Assistance or Service," additional help can be found by calling

our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in

the U.S.A.

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