Whirlpool MH8150XJ HOW Your Microwave Oven Works, Radio Interference, Testing Your 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.

Magnetron

Oven cavity

Metal floor

Glass 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.

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 JET START™ feature while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over (see the “Using JET START™ feature” section).

•To help make sure the food is evenly cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the food about halfway through the cooking time.

•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 1⁄4 to 1⁄2 in. (6.35 to 12.7 mm) to vent steam during heating or cooking.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

Using your microwave oven may cause interfer- ence 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 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.

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Contents Combination Please record your modelÕs information Thank you for buying a Whirlpool applianceMicrowave Oven Safety Microwave Oven Safety For all cord connected appliances Electrical RequirementsTo replace To removeFor the best cooking results Testing Your Microwave OvenHOW Your Microwave Oven Works Radio InterferenceElectrical Connection Operating TipsSimmer Microwave Oven FeaturesEntering a cook power or time Control Panel FeaturesInterrupting cooking Audible signalsTo unlock the control panel Using the child lockTo set the demo/learning feature To cancel the demo/learning featureInserting the rack Using the Cooking RackUsing the Exhaust FAN Turn off fan when desiredSetting the Clock Enter the time to be counted down Using the Minute TimerTo cancel the Minute Timer Touch Timer SETMake sure the food is in the oven Using JET Starttm FeatureChanging Preset Cooking Times Touch the JET Start feature padPut your food in the oven and close Start the oven Door Cooking AT High Cook PowerCooking AT Different Cook Powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITEnter the cooking time Set the cook powerOn next Set the cook power for the first stageCooking in Stages Enter the cooking time for the first stageProgress BAR To use EZ-TOUCH Cook control, follow the steps below Touch Number pad to enter the quantityTouch Touch Cook 1 to 6 times to choose the type of foodTouch Reheat 1 to 5 times to choose the type of food Touch a Number pads to enter the quantityTouch Amounts YOU Food Cook Number PAD Can Choose Touch Amounts YOU Food Reheat Number PAD Can Choose Approximately halfway through the cycle, the oven will beep Using EZ-TOUCHTMJET Defrosttm FeatureTouch Weights YOU can SET Food JET Defrost Number PAD Using JET Defrosttm FeaturecontJET Defrost Feature Chart Meat settingFish setting Poultry settingDefrosting Tips Weight conversion chartEquivalent Weight Ounces Grams Decimal WeightTouch For best resultsBAG Size Popcorn Change to 2 cups, if desired Using BeverageChange to 2 to 4 potatoes, if desired Using Baked PotatoFour tones will sound Using VegetableNumber pad Countdown time may vary from aboveUsing Frozen Entree Touch Warm Hold Using Warm HoldPut hot, cooked food in the oven and close the door Composition of food Starting temperature of foodUsing standing time Amount of foodCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Using aluminum foilTo remove the charcoal filters, push the back Caring for the FiltersOven light Cooktop lightQuestions Answers Questions and AnswersCooking Times Microwave Oven does not WorkDisplay Messages Problem Cause Turntable willTurntables TonesOur consultants provide assistance with If YOU Need Assistance or ServiceLimited FOUR-YEAR WarrantyWhirlpool Corporation will not PAY for
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