Whirlpool MH6110XE warranty Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, Q-1211, Kc-‘-’, This

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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.

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Page

How

your

microwave oven works .

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Microwave

oven

features

.... 12

For

best

cooking

results

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Control

panel features

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Radio

interference

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Using

the

exhaust

fan

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Testing

your

microwave

oven

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Using

the

cook-top/countertop

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Testing

your

dinnerware

or

light

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Using

the

bi-level cooking rack

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cookware

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Operating

safety

precautions

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Setting

the clock

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Electrical

connection

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Using

the

Minute

Timer

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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.

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Contents UseAndCare $= Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Jp‘ Please record your model’s information~I--Our Consumer Assistance Center number is toll-free Safety Your safety is important to usMicrowave Oven Precautionstoavoid Groundinginstructions Electrical requirementsKc-‘-’ Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenQ-1211 How your microwave oven worksMagnetron Mixing antenna Results Testing your microwave ovenFor the best cooking Radio interferenceTesting your dinnerware or cookware Operating safety precautionsPage Electrical connection Microwave oven features Control panel features 012Page Using your cooktop under the hood Audible signalsUsing the safety lock Interrupting cookingStart fan Using the exhaust fanChoose fan speed Turn off fan when desired To set fan to run for a specific timeTouch Timer SET Set fan run time Start timed fan featureTouch YOU see Touch Timer SET Using the cooktop/countertopTurn Off light when desired LightEE3 Start timed light featureSet light on time Touch SETUsing the bi-level cooking RackInserting the rack Complete entry Setting the clockChoose setting Enter time of day To set timeTimer SET Using the Minute TimerTo cancel Minute Timer Enter time to be counted downPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Using Your Microwave OvenCooking at high cook power Start ovenCooking at different cook powers Cook PowernameWhen to USE IT Set Cook Power Set Cook Power for first cycle Cooking with more than one cook cycleUsing Auto Cook Put food in oven and close the door Choose Auto Cook To increase Cups/itemsStart Oven Optional Using Auto Defrost Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a poundCategory Touch Auto Defrost After half Thecook time is over Restart ovenFood Auto defrost chartMeat setting AT PauseFood AT Pause Special Instructions Fish SettingPoultry setting Food AT PauseDefrosting tips Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Number After DecimalUsing Warm Hold To make Warm Hold auto Matically follow another cycleUsing Popcorn Place bag in oven and close door ChooseUsing ADD Minute Make sure food is in ovenAdding or subtracting Cook timeCleaning the bi-level Cooking rack Caring for Your Microwave OvenCaring for the filters Grease filtersBefore removing filters Charcoal filter After replacing filtersReplacing the cooktop and oven lights Cooktop lightOven light Reheating chart Cooking GuideMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Arranging food Using aluminum foilMicrowave power rating Cooking you should not do Your microwave ovenQuestions and Answers QuestionsanswersSolution If You Need Assistance or ServiceProblem Before calling for assistanceIf you Need Service If you are not satisfied with how the problem Was solvedIf you need assistance Microwave Oven Warranty