Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MT6900XW Whirlpool
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Use & Care Guide / Model and serial number plate (on frame behind door) Auto defrort and Auto oook guide NOTE: Black model shown. Also available in white.
Contents Page Important Safety lnstructlons ........................ .3 Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excssslve Microwave Energy .......................... 4 Getting Acqualnted .......................................... .5 Microwave oven features .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appllanoe, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
You are responsible for: l installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements.* The microwave oven shoukf be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper operation. l Properly connecting the oven to electrical supply and grounding it.
Getting Acquainted Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. 2. 3.
Gettlng Acqualnted Continued Control panel features c& a- @ 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.
10. TIMER/PAUSE. Touch this pad to set the Minute Timer or to stop the oven between cooking stages. See pages 11 and 22 for more information. 11. STOP/CLEAR. Touch this pad once to erase an incorrect command, cancel the Minute Timer or stop the oven temporarily during cooking.
If you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Cook with Auto Cook 1. Put food in the oven and close the Cooking with Auto Cook lets door. you cook common micro- 2. Touch AUTO COOK. wave-prepared foods 3. Select an Auto Cook setting. (See mm without needing to program times and Cook Powers.
if you want to . . . You . . . Example . . . Add a minute to your 1. Make sure food is in the cooking oven and the door closed. Touching ADD MINUTE lets 2. Touch ADD MINUTE. you cook for a minute at 100% Cook Power. Pause during cooking 1. Put food in oven and close Touching PAUSE allows you the door.
Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Display/Clock and indicators -Command Pads -Number Pads instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, the Display will flash 88:88.
Setting the clock When the oven is first plugged in, the Display flashes 68:88. If the electric power ever goes off, the Display will again flash all 6’s when the power comes back on. You can cook without setting the clock, but the Display will be blank after cooking.
Usln Your Microwave Oven Cont nued B Using STOP/CLEAR 12 Touch STOP/CLEAR once to: l Erase instructions if you make a mistake during programming. l Cancel the Minute Timer. l Stop the oven temporarily during cooking. Touch STOP/CLEAR twice to: l Cancel a program during cooking.
Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent or name which Cook Power to use.
Usln Your Mlcrowave Oven Contkued Using AUTO COOK Cooking with Auto Cook lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and cook powers. Auto Cook has preset times and mk powers for five major food categories: Rolls, muff ins; Casserole; Baked potatoes; Fresh vegetables and Frozen vege- tables.
Auto cook chart SElTlNG AMOUNT 1 Rolls, muffins l-6 pieces PROCEDURE Arrange on a double layer of paper towels; cover with another towel. 2 Casserole l-4 cups To reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving, if possible.
Usln Your Mlcrowave Oven Cant nued B Defrosting Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset cook powers for preset times. The 3-stage Auto Defrost Cycle is programmed for: Roast beef, pork; Steaks, chops; Ground meat; Chicken, whole; and Chicken pieces.
8. After the second stage is completed, the oven will stop, 4 tones will sound, and directions will appear on the Display. Open the door, shield any warm portions and close the door. “PRESS START” will appear. 9. Touch START to complete defrosting.
m 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 auto- matically. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door.
5. Select a Cook Power. l To cock at full (100%) power, skip to Step 6. l To cook at another Cook Power, touch POWER LEVEL once followed by a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. This example shows you touched Number Pad 6 for 60% of full power.
Ezt Yzy Microwave Oven 3 One-Touch Cooking One-Touch Cooking allows you to pop popcorn, heat a beverage or warm up a dinner plate by touching just one pad. Before using One-Touch Cooking, be sure the time of day is showing on the Display. If the time of day is not on the Display, touch STOP/CLEAR once or twice.
Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE allows you to add an extra minute, at 100% Cook Power, to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute. 1. Make sure food is in the oven. 2. Touch ADD MINUTE. 3. To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking.
Uslng Your Microwave Oven Contmued Using PAUSE mm ‘@ * m . PAUSE allows you to stop the oven between cooking cycles to stir, turn food over or add ingredients during the cooking process. 1. Put food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch in instructions for the first cooking cycle.
Using AUTO START To avold sickness and food waste when using Auto Start: l Do not us0 foods that will spoil while waltlng for cooklng to start, such as dishes with milk or eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to walt for cooklng to start should be very cold or frozen before lt Is put In the oven.
Installation Instructions I ” Powu supply oord I Air Intake openha Exhaust vents Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions. Installing your microwave oven 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with a soft, damp cloth.
4.Electrical requirements Obsewe all governing codes and ordinances. recommended.) ft is recommended that a A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused separate circuit serving only this appliance electrical supply is required. (Timedelay fuse is be provided.
Caring For Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the microwave oven c .I:-^ -aa- . ..AL . . . ..- - rr,po “ILW, WI111 w.31111, suusy . . ..A-.* water and a Soft r cloth or sponge. The glass tur ntable may be removed for cleaning; however, this oven is designed to operate-with the turntable in place.
How Your Microwave Oven Works Glau turntable 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.
Operating Safety Precautions Stlr before heating To reduce the rlsk of burns, flre, electrlcal shock, Injury to persons, or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow the precautions on pages 28-31. Never wok or reheat a whole egg. Steam build- up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven.
Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization.
Operatlng Safety Precautlons Contlnued Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial pack- age designed especially for microwave ovens. Never try to pop pOpcorn in a paper bag not designed for microwave oven use. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To test a dlsh for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beslde It. Cook on 100% Cook Power for one minute. If the dlsh gets hot and water stays cool, do not use lt.
Cooking Guide Reheating chart ITEM STARTING TEMP TIME/POWER PROCEDURE Mast (Chicken pieces, cover loosely. chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving wfitgerated l-2 min at 70% 2 servings Refriaersted 2 l/2-4 112 min at 70% Meat SIloa.
Microwave cooking chart TS. P_OULTRY. SFAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. Food should be very hot (165°F). Stir before serving, if Possible. POWER POWER FOOD LEVEL TIME FOOD LEVEL TIME Bacon 1.
Questions And Answers QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to accommo- date a large dish? Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may rehe.
If You Need Service Or Assistance n m= We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. if nothing operates: l Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See Installation Instructions.
WHIRLPOOL@ Microwave Oven Warranty MW007 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSPB replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized WhirlpooP” service company.
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