Whirlpool MT5120XAQ installation instructions Cooking at lower cook, Powers, Cook Power Name

Page 20

Cooking at lower cook

For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.

powers

The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and the Cook Power name usually used.

It also tells you when to use each Cook Power. Follow recipe or food package instructions if available.

COOK POWER

NAME

WHEN TO USE IT

Automatic 100% of	High
full power

9=90% of full power

8=80% of full power

7=70% of full power

Medium-High

6=60% of full power

l

l

l

l

l

l

l

l

Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content, such as soups and beverages

Cooking tender cuts of meat, ground meat, poultry pieces, fish fillets, and vegetables

Heating cream soups

Heating rice, pasta, or casseroles

Cooking and heating foods that need a Cook Power lower than high (for example, whole fish and meat loaf) or when food is cooking too fast

Reheating a single serving of food

Cooking requiring special care, such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards

Finishing cooking casseroles

5=50%	of full	power	Medium
4=40%	of full	power
3=30%	of full	power	Medium-Low,
			Defrost
2=20%	of full	power
1=lO%	of full	power	Low

l

l

l

l

l

l

l

l

Cooking ham, whole poultry, and pot roasts Melting chocolate

Simmering stews

Heating pastries

Defrosting foods, such as bread, fish, meats, poultry, and precooked foods

Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream

Keeping food warm

Taking chill out of fruit

NOTE: To check the Cook Power you set after cooking has started, touch POWER LEVEL. When you lift up on POWER LEVEL, the remainder of the cooking time will reappear on the Display.

20

Image 20

Contents UseAndCare Part NO. TINSEB087MRR0/4313782 Rev. CYour safety is important to us Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ applianceMicrowave Oven Safety On nextWater stays cool, do not use it TestBefore Precautionstoavoid Operating safety precautions Glass turntable If your electric power line or outletGeneral information Flre Hazard Installation InstructionsBuilt-in kits 4GROUNDING. Instructions Electrical requirementsThis Section Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Radio interference Microwave oven features Removable Turntable SupportCook Guide Label Model and Serial Number PlateIII Control panel featuresIIIIt Interrupting cooking Audible signalsUsing the safety lock Using the demonstration feature To set the demo featureTo cancel the demo feature Built-in kitsSetting the clock To set time Choose setting Enter time of dayComplete entry Touch YOU seeUsing Minute Limer Enter Time to Be counted DownStart countdown TouchUsing Your Microwave Oven To get the best cookingResults Cooking with more than oneCooking at high cook power When the cooklng time ends, a longPut food in oven and close door Set cooking time OvenCooking at lower cook PowersCook Power Name Touch YOU see Start Set Cook PowerStart oven Using Auto Cook SettingPut food in oven and close door Choose Auto Cook Enter amount Items To beAuto cook chart Food AmountUsing Easy Defrost Close Door After Defrosting, oven will stopOne long tone will sound Liiwam Open Door Or TouchFood Defrost chartProcedure Set Cook Power for first cycle Defrosting tipsCooking with more than one cook cycle Twice On nextSet Cook Power for second cycle When cooking time ends, a long toneSet cooking time for second Cycle Touch YOU see Start EnterFire Hazard Using PopcornChanging or adding instructions When popping time ends, a long tone Using Beverage Place cup of beverage in oven and close door Choose BeverageChoose Personal Choice Set cooking time Using Personal ChoiceTo program Personal Using ADD Minute You cannot use ADD Minute withAdding or subtracting cook time Make sure food is in ovenUsing Pause Choose PauseTouch in instructions for sec- ond cooking cycle Touch YOU see IstartFood Spoilage Hazard Using Auto StartWhen the cooking time ends Choose Auto Start Set cooking time ElmCaring for Your Microwave Oven For exterior surfaces and control panelReheating chart Cooking GuideMicrowave cooking chart Cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Container must be half filledQuestionsanswers If You Need Assistance or Service ProblemSolution Before calling for assistanceDisplay is flashing Problem Possible CauseBut the oven is not cooking If you need assistance If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved Full ONE-YEAR Warranty WarrantyLimited FOUR-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for