LG MT0150SJQ-0 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL® appliance. The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly. Please read it carefully.

Also, complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance. 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 your appliance, you need to know your complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number label/plate (see the diagram in the "Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" section).

Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer's name, address, and telephone number.

Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference. It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase. Proof of purchase will assure you of in-warranty service.

Our Customer Interaction Center number is toll free: 1-800-253-1301

To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer, to purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at www.whirlpool.com.

Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others are 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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word "DANGER” or "WARNING." These words mean:

? DANGER: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

⚠️ WARNING: You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, 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 "PRECAUTIONS 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 in the "Installation Instructions" section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs 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 service company for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
• Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
• 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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.)

• Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven.
• Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
  • Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other 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 purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

• (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• (c) Do not operate the oven if it is 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.

Installation Instructions

Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.

1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as a door that isn't lined up correctly, damage around the door, or dents inside the oven or on the exterior. If there is any damage, do not operate the oven until a designated service technician has checked it and made any needed repairs.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it. (The control side of the unit is the heavy side. Use care when handling the oven.) The weight of the oven is about 35 lbs (16 kg). The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.

   NOTE: (For Model MT0130SJ only) You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the "Built-in kits" section.

NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow a few inches of space at the back and side of the oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the exhaust vents could cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results. Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety device automatically turns the oven off. The oven should work properly once it has cooled.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-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 REQUIREMENTS (CONT.)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

• For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

  WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.

  Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman 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: The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven.

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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.

HOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS

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, radio waves, or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

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

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

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy.

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.

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 ADD MINUTE 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.

TESTING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

To test the oven, put 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Cook at 100% power for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.

To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) 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 and may become too hot to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven, as could containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim).

OPERATING TIPS

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open.
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but the heat from the food can make the container hot.
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven.
• 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 try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.
• When you use a browning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 1/6 in. (5 mm) above the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the browning dish.
• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst, 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 during 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.
• 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.
• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.

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.

Microwave Oven Features

(Model MT0150SJ shown)

Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven's basic features:

1. One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not work unless the door is securely closed.
3. 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. Glass Turntable. This turntable turns food as it cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results. The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results.
5. Removable Turntable Support (under turntable).
6. Control Panel. Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions.
7. Light (not shown). Automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running.
8. Cooking Guide Label.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate.

Control Panel Features

Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. (Model MT0150SJ shown. Model MT0130SJ has a different control panel.) For more information on these features, see "Using your microwave oven" section.

1. Display. This display includes a clock and indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking time settings, cook powers, quantities, weights, and cooking functions.
2. POPCORN. Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to pop a bag of popcorn in any of three sizes.
3. BAKED POTATOES. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to bake potatoes.
4. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad 1 to 2 times to reheat a beverage.
5. FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to heat a frozen entree.
6. FRESH VEGETABLES. Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to cook fresh vegetables.
7. PIZZA REHEAT. Touch this pad 1 to 3 times to reheat slices of pizza.
8. DINNER PLATE (Model MT0150SJ only). Touch this pad 1 or 2 times to reheat a dinner plate of refrigerated food.
9. BAKED GOODS (Model MT0150SJ only). Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to heat baked goods.
10. CASSEROLE (Model MT0150SJ only). Touch this pad 1 to 4 times to heat a casserole.
11. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight.
12. WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked foods warm in your microwave oven. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle.
13. PERSONAL CHOICE (Model MT0150SJ only). Touch this pad and a Number pad to turn off tones, turn off the automatic start of EZ-CHOICETM cooking, or to change weight measurement to kilograms.
14. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100% cook power.
15. COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by Number pads to set a cooking time.
16. COOK POWER. Touch this pad, after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the power wattage and the faster the "cooking speed.”
17. CLOCK SET. Touch this pad to enter the correct time of day.
18. Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter cooking times, cook powers, selection, quantities, or weights.
19. START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a function you have set.
20. OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command or twice to cancel a program during cooking. This pad will not erase the time of day.

NOTE: If you try to enter unacceptable instructions, "ERROR" will appear on the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL and re-enter the instructions.

Audible signals

Your microwave oven comes with audible signals that can guide you when setting and using your oven:

• A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad.
• Three tones signal the end of a cooking cycle or Minute Timer function.

Control Panel Features (CONT.)

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 START/ENTER.

If you do not want to continue cooking:

• Close the door and the light goes off.
• OR Touch OFF/CANCEL.

NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL to make sure no other function is on.

Using the child lock

The Child Lock locks the control panel so children cannot use the microwave when you do not want them to.

To lock the control panel:

TOUCH START/ENTER until LOCK appears and 2 tones sound (4 seconds)

"L" will appear on the display if a pad is touched.

To unlock the control panel:

TOUCH START/ENTER until LOCK disappears (4 seconds)

USING PERSONAL CHOICE (MODEL MT0150SJ ONLY)

PERSONAL CHOICE lets you turn off tones, turn off the automatic start of EZ-CHOICE™ cooking, or switch weight measurement back and forth between pounds and kilograms.

1. Touch PERSONAL CHOICE.
2. To turn off tones, touch a Number pad. To turn tones back on, repeat this step.
3. To turn off automatic start of EZ-CHOICE cook: Touch 2. You will now have to touch START/ENTER to start EZ-CHOICE cooking. To set up your microwave oven to start without the START/ENTER pad, repeat this step.

To change weight measurement to kilograms: TOUCH 3. Then TOUCH START/ENTER.

To change weight measurement back to pounds, repeat this step.

3. Touch START/ENTER.

Built-In Kits (FOR MODEL MT0130SJ)

You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits*. These kits are available from your dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit model number, by calling 1-800-253-1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear.

* Approved, electric single ovens only

Setting the Clock

When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display shows "0". If the electric power ever goes off, the display will again show “0” when the power comes back on.

NOTES:

• You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct time of day after cooking.
• If you have touched in an incorrect time, such as 12:65, "Err" will flash on the display. Re-enter a correct time.

1. Choose the setting. TOUCH CLOCK SET.
2. Enter the time of day. Example for 3:25: TOUCH 3, 2, 5.
3. Complete your entry. TOUCH START/ENTER.

Using the Minute Timer

You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.

NOTE: If you want to use other Command pads while the minute timer is counting down, touch OFF/CANCEL to cancel the minute timer.

1. Touch COOK TIME.
2. Enter the time to be counted down. Example for 3 minutes: TOUCH 3, 0, 0.
3. Set a "0" cook power. TOUCH COOK POWER, then 0.
4. Start the countdown. TOUCH START/ENTER (display counts down set time).
5. At the end of the set time: (3 tones sound). TOUCH OFF/CANCEL. The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.

Cooking at High Cook Power

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

1. Put the food in the oven and close the door.
2. Set the cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH COOK TIME, then 1, 3, 0.
3. Start the oven. TOUCH START/ENTER. (Display shows 1:30).
4. At the end of the cooking time: (3 tones sound). TOUCH OFF/CANCEL. The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.

Cooking at Different Cook Powers

For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use.

The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each Number pad stands for, and the cook power name usually used. It also tells you when to use each cook power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times.

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.

COOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS (CONT.)

1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Set the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH COOK TIME, then 7, 3, 0.
3. Set the cook power. Example for 50% cook power: TOUCH COOK POWER, then 5.
4. Start the oven. TOUCH START/ENTER (Cooking time counts down.)
5. At the end of the cooking time: (3 tones sound). TOUCH OFF/CANCEL. The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.

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 3 cycles. You can set your chosen cook functions in any order. However, when you use AUTO DEFROST, it must be the first cycle.

1. Put your food in the oven and close the door.
2. Set the cooking time for the first cycle. TOUCH COOK TIME. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 7, 3, 0.
3. Set the cook power for the first cycle. TOUCH COOK POWER. Example for 50% cook power: TOUCH 5.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle.
5. Start the oven. TOUCH START/ENTER. (Display shows 7:30). After the first cycle is over, 2 tones sound and the next cycle(s) will count down.
6. At the end of the cooking time: (3 tones sound). TOUCH OFF/CANCEL. The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.

EZ-CHOICETM COOKING

You can cook common microwave-prepared foods just by choosing a category and quantity. EZ-CHOICE has preset times and cook powers for nine categories.

To EZ-CHOICE cook, follow the steps below:

(Model MT0150SJ shown)

1. Touch the pad for the food you want.
2. Touch the pad again if you want a different serving size. (See "EZ-CHOICE cooking chart" on the next page for serving sizes available.)
3. The oven starts heating in a few seconds (unless the automatic start has been turned off).

EZ-CHOICETM COOKING CHART

EZ-CHOICETM COOKING CHART (CONT.)

NOTE: If you touch an EZ-CHOICE pad more than the times shown in this chart, the display returns to the first serving size.

Using AUTO DEFROST

You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish.

To use AUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below:

1. TOUCH MEAT, POULTRY, FISH (1 to 3 times) to choose the type of food.
2. Touch Number pad(s) to enter the weight.

NOTES:

• If you enter a weight higher than the highest weight allowed for your food setting, one long tone will sound and "ERROR" will appear on the display when you touch START/ENTER.
• If you touch the AUTO DEFROST pad 4 times, the display returns to the Meat setting.
• See the "Auto defrost chart" later in this section for defrosting directions for each food.
• To defrost items not listed in the "Auto defrost chart," use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.
• Twice during defrosting, 5 tones will sound. These tones tell you when to check, turn over, separate, or rearrange the food. See the "Auto defrost chart" later in this section for instructions on what to do when the tones sound. To start the oven again, touch START/ENTER.

3. TOUCH START/ENTER.

Auto defrost chart

This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or remove covering on food.

Defrosting Tips

• Before starting, make sure you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic bands.
• Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven.
• Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging.
• If food is foil wrapped, remove foil and place it in a suitable container.
• Slit the skins, if any, of frozen food such as sausage.
• Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting.
• Always underestimate defrosting time. If defrosted food is still icy in the center, return it to the microwave oven for more defrosting.
• The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen.
• 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, let food stand after defrosting. (For more information on standing time, see "Microwave cooking tips" in the "Cooking Guide" section.)
• Turn food over during defrosting or standing time. Break apart and remove food as required.

Using ADD MINUTE

ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power.

NOTES:

• Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute.
• You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door or after touching OFF/CANCEL.
• You can only use ADD MINUTE to start the oven if no other cooking function is running.

1. Make sure your food is in the oven.
2. Touch ADD MINUTE. Example when cooking for 1 minute: TOUCH ADD MINUTE once.
3. At the end of the cooking time: (3 tones sound). TOUCH OFF/CANCEL. The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF/CANCEL.

Using WARM HOLD

Warm Hold keeps hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven.

NOTES:

• 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 1 complete WARM HOLD cycle. The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.

1. Put hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door.
2. Touch WARM HOLD.
3. Start the oven. TOUCH START/ENTER.

To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle:

• While you are entering cooking instructions, touch WARM HOLD before touching START/ENTER.
• When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear 2 tones. "Hold" will come on while the oven continues to run.

Cooking Guide

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS

Amount of food

If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments.

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. Also, same-shaped pieces cook more evenly than different-shaped pieces.
• With foods that have different thicknesses, the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts. Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish.

Stirring, turning foods

Stirring and turning foods spreads 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
• Keep food moist

You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. See "Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven" for materials that microwaves will pass through.

Releasing pressure in foods

Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking, causing the food to burst. 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 after cooking. Standing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food, improving the cooking results.
• The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is. 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, place 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.

Do not let food or a container touch the top or sides of the oven. This will prevent possible arcing.

MICROWAVE COOKING TIPS (CONT.)

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, 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 the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container, not more than 1/4 in. 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 1/4 in.
• Container must be at least half filled.
• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1/4 in. between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers.
• Always place the container on the turntable.
• Reheating food in aluminum foil containers 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 depending upon the type of container you use.
• Let food stand for 2 to 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.
• Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.

CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.

For interior surfaces:

Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking. This is normal.

For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar.

For exterior surfaces and control panel:

Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner. Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth; do not spray directly on the 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.

To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher-safe.

Questions and Answers

Troubleshooting

Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.

IF MICROWAVE DOES NOT OPERATE, FIRST CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

• Is the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage? (See installation instructions.)
• Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker?
• Has the electric company experienced a power failure?

OTHER POSSIBLE PROBLEMS AND THEIR CAUSES:

If none of these items are causing your problem, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.

Requesting Assistance or Service

To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the "Troubleshooting" section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you.

When calling:

Please know the purchase date, and the complete model and serial number of your appliance (see the "A Note to You" section). This information will help us better respond to your request.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

• Features and specifications on our full line of appliances
• Installation information
• Accessory and repair parts sales
• Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)
• Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and repair parts distributors

Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States. To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages.

FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE

If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Customer Interaction Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
MD 8020
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2400

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Warranty

WHIRLPOOL® MICROWAVE OVEN

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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. In-home service. Your microwave oven must be taken to a Whirlpool designated service company, except when your microwave oven is installed over an approved oven using an approved built-in kit. (See the "Built-In kits" section for a list of approved built-in kits.)

D. Damage to your microwave oven resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation.

E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

F. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

G. Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States.

WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

If you need service, first see the "Troubleshooting" section of this book. After checking "Troubleshooting," additional help can be found by checking the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section or by calling our Customer Interaction Center telephone number, 1-800-253-1301, from anywhere in the U.S.A.

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