Whirlpool MH7135XE warranty Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, How your microwave oven works

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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.

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.

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

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

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Contents Making %ur World Litde Easier UseAndCareTable of Contents Please record your model’s information Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ applianceOur Consumer Assistance Center Number is toll-free Your safety is important to us SafetyMicrowave Oven Precautionstoavoid Electrical requirements GroundinginstructionsHow your microwave oven works Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenPage Radio interference Testing your microwave ovenFor the best cooking ResultsOperating safety precautions Testing your dinnerware or cookwarePage Electrical connection Microwave oven features 8 9 Control panel featuresPage Interrupting cooking Audible signalsTouch Using the learning feature Using the safety lockTo set fan to run for a specific time Start fan Using the fanTurn off fan when desired Choose fan speedTo check the stop time To cancel the timed fan functionSet stop time Start timed fan functionTurn on light Using the cooktop/countertop lightTurn off light when desired Choose Timer SETTo cancel the timed light function Inserting the rack Using the bi-level cooking rackTo set time Choose setting Enter time of day Setting the clockComplete entry Start countdown Using the Minute TimerTouch Timer SET Enter time to be counted downYOU see To cancel Minute TimerStart oven Using Your Microwave OvenCooking at high cook power Put food in oven and close the door Set cooking timeName Cooking at different cook powersCook Power When to USE ITSet Cook Power Cooking with more than one cook cycle Set Cook Power for first cyclePut food in oven and close the door Put frozen food in oven and close the door Using Auto DefrostCategory Touch Defrost Choose Auto Defrost Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a poundTouch YOU see Food Auto defrost chartAfter Two thirds Cook time Meat &kingFood AT Pause Fish settinsFood Number After Decimal Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Defrosting tipsWarm Hold Using Warm HoldStart oven optional To make Warm Hold auto- matically follow another cycleUsing Personal Choice Put food in oven and close the door Choose Using Sensor QuickCategory Touchcook Category Touch Reheat Put food in oven and close the door Choose ReheatPut potato in oven and close the door Choose Baked Potato Using Sensor Quick PotatoYOU Place bag on rack and close the door Choose Popcorn Touch PopcornPlace pizza in oven and close door Choose Pizza Reheat Using Sensor Quick ReheatPlace vegetables in oven and close door Choose Vegetable Using Sensor Quick Touch VegetableTouch YOU Using ADD MinuteAdding or subtracting cook time Make sure food is in oven Choose ADD MinuteCaring for Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the bi-level cooking rackBefore removing filters Caring for the filtersGrease filters After replacing filters Charcoal filter accessoryCooktop light Replacing the cooktop and oven lightsOven light Cooking Guide Reheating chartChart Microwave cooking tips Arranging food Using aluminum foilCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Questionsanswers Questions and AnswersBefore calling for assistance If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceIf you need assistance Whirlpool will not PAY for Microwave Oven Warranty