Whirlpool MS3080XB user manual

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8.Wicker, Straw, Wood: All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven. Remove any metal fittings.

9.Metal Utensils: Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps, clips, or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation. Use wooden skewers, which are available at most cookware shops.

10.Browning Skillets: Browning skillets or grills are useful to provide extra surface browning of meats such as steaks and hamburgers. They heat to a very high temperature and should be handled with great care. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for directions and proper use.

6.Some microwaving tips

Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a ~-CUP glass measure and cook uncovered 2% to 3% minutes at HIGH power, or until boiling.

Instant Coffee: Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered 2 to 2% minutes at HIGH power, or until hot. Stir in coffee crystals.

Hot Cocoa: Place 1 or 2 teaspoons each of cocoa powder and sugar in an a-ounce mug. Gradually add 6 ounces of milk stirring to blend. Cook uncovered 2 to 3 minutes at Cook Power 6, or until hot, stirring once.

NOTE: For safe heating of liquids in a microwave oven, see “Operating Safety Precautions” on page 29.

Heating Syrup or Honey: Place in a glass pitcher and cook uncovered at HIGH power until warm. Stir once. One cup syrup or honey will take 2 to 3 minutes.

Melting Butter or Margarine: Place butter or margarine in a custard cup or glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered at HIGH power until melted.

Softening Butter, Margarine or Cream Cheese: Unwrap and place on a serving plate. Cook uncovered at Cook Power 2. checking at 20-second intervals.

Melting Chocolate Squares and Chocolate Pieces: Place in a custard cup or glass bowl and cook uncovered at HIGH power. One square of unsweetened chocolate or 1 cup of chocolate pieces will take 1 minute 15 seconds. Two squares of unsweetened chocolate or 2 cups of chocolate pieces will take 2 minutes 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.

Melting Caramels: Combine one 14-ounce package of caramels and 2 tablespoons of water in a ~-CUP glass measuring cup. Cook uncovered 2 minutes 15 seconds at HIGH power, or until melted, stirring every minute.

Toasting Almonds: Place sliced or slivered almonds in a shallow baking dish and add 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine per % cup of nuts. Cook uncovered 3 to 4 minutes at HIGH power, or until light brown, stirring every minute.

Toasting Coconut: Place unsweetened, flaked or grated coconut in a g-inch glass pie plate. Cook uncovered 2 minutes to 2 minutes

15 seconds at HIGH power, or until light brown. Stir every minute.

Freshening Up Stale Chips and Pretzels: Place chips or pretzels in a napkin-lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered about 30 seconds per cup at HIGH power, or until snacks feel warm. Let stand a few minutes to cool before serving.

Warming Bread and Rolls: Wrap in a napkin or place in a napkin-lined wicker basket. Cook uncovered 30 seconds to 1 minute at Cook Power 6, or until bread or rolls feel warm.

Cooking Bacon: Place bacon slices on a double thickness of paper towel on a paper plate and cover with a paper towel. Cook uncovered

1 to 1% minutes per slice at HIGH power, or until crisp. If you wish to save the drippings, cook bacon on a rack placed inside a microwavable baking dish.

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