Whirlpool MT4110RP manual Microwave Oven Care, Warm Hold, General Cleaning

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
			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.

Warm Hold

(on some models)

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm Hold can be used by itself, or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle. Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function.

To Use:

Put hot cooked food in the oven. Cover plates of food and foods that were cooked covered. Pastries, pies, turnovers, etc. should remain uncovered.

1.Touch WARM HOLD.

“HOLD WARM TOUCH START” scrolls across display.

2.Touch START/ENTER.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.

3.Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.

To set at end of cycle: Touch WARM HOLD while setting a manual cooking cycle before touching START/ENTER, or during cooking.

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels. Damage may occur.

On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Average soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Odors

■Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on surface.

TURNTABLE

Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.

■Mild cleanser and scouring pad

■Dishwasher

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