EZ-CHOICEFeature | Whirlpool MT1120SL instruction

EZ-CHOICE®Feature

The EZ-CHOICE®Feature pads have been programmed with common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook times.

To Use the EZ-CHOICE®Feature (refer to the following charts to make selections):

1.Touch the EZ-CHOICE®pad (AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT or AUTO DEFROST) for the desired category.

2.Touch number pad from charts to enter desired food.

3.Touch number pad from charts to enter desired quantity.

EZ-CHOICE®AUTO COOK

Touch AUTO COOK. Display will show “SELECT MENU 1 TO 4 - SEE COOKING GUIDE.” Touch number pads for quantity or size as shown in chart.

CODE/FOOD		QUANTITY	DIRECTIONS

1	Fresh	1-4 cups	Add 2 tbsp (15 mL) water
	Vegetable	(250 mL-1 L)	for 1 or 2 cups, or ¼ cup
			water for 3 or 4 cups.
			Cover. Let stand 2-3
			minutes after cooking.

2	Frozen	1-4 cups	Add 2 tbsp (15 mL) water
	Vegetable	(250 mL-1 L)	for 1 or 2 cups, or ¼ cup
			water for 3 or 4 cups.
			Cover. Let stand 2-3
			minutes after cooking.

3	Baked	1-4 10-13 oz	Pierce several times with
	Potatoes	(285-370 g) ea.	fork. Place in center of
			oven on paper towel. Let
			stand for 5 minutes.

4	Frozen	10 oz	Loosen film on 3 sides. Stir
	Entrée	(285 g)	after cooking, then let
			stand, covered, for 3
			minutes.

EZ-CHOICE®AUTO REHEAT

Touch AUTO REHEAT. Display will show “SELECT MENU 1 TO 3

-SEE COOKING GUIDE.” Touch number pads for quantity or size as shown in chart.

CODE/FOOD		QUANTITY	DIRECTIONS

1	Dinner Plate	1 or 2 servings	Cover. Vent. Let stand 3
	(refrigerated)		minutes, covered.

2	Soup/Sauce	1-4 cups	Cover. Stir after reheating,
		(250 mL-1 L)	then let stand, covered, for
			3 minutes.

3	Casserole	1-4 cups	Cover. Stir after reheating,
	(refrigerated)	(250 mL-1 L)	then let stand 3 minutes,
			covered.

EZ-CHOICE®AUTO DEFROST

The EZ-CHOICE®Auto Defrost system has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer for more than 20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food.

To defrost manually, use 30% cook power. Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information.

Touch AUTO DEFROST. Display will show “DEF-1 TOUCH 1 DEF-2 TOUCH 2 DEF-3 TOUCH 3.” Touch number pads for weight as shown in chart.

CODE/FOOD		QUANTITY	DIRECTIONS

1	Meat	.1-6.0 lbs	The narrow or fatty areas
		(45 g-2.7 kg)	of irregular shaped cuts
			should be shielded with
			foil before defrosting.

2	Poultry	.1-6.0 lbs	Place breast-side up.
		(45 g-2.7 kg)	Remove giblets from
			Remove giblets from
			partially defrosted whole
			chicken.

3	Fish	.1-6.0 lbs	Use microwavable baking
		(45 g-2.7 kg)	dish.

■Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results. How foods are stored can affect results.

■Unwrap foods and remove lids (from fruit juice) before defrosting.

■Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

■Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.

■Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.