Whirlpool MT8068SE, MT8066SE Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven, How your microwave oven works

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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.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

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.

A magnetron in the microwave oven	Magnetron
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
food as it turns on the turntable.

Oven cavity

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Contents UseAndCare Part NO. NEW-65250501/4393202Table of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to usPrecautions to Avoid Installation Instructions WWARNINGGrounding Instructions Electrical requirementsMicrowave ovens are safe. Microwave Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Glass turntable of your microwaveRadio interference Testing your microwave ovenFor the best cooking results Testing your dinnerware or cookware Operating safety precautionsTest dinnerware or cookware before using Hot and water stays cool, do not use itDo not overcook potatoes. Fire could result After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foilElectrical connection Microwave oven features Under-the-counter kitTurntable Support under turntable Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on backControl panel features On nextAudible signals Interrupting cookingProgramming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructionsSetting the clock Enter the time of dayUsing the minute timer TouchUsing ADD Minute During cooking Touch ADD MinuteSet the cooking time Using Your Microwave OvenCooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE ITSet the cook power To see the cook power during cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycleSet the cook power for the first cycle Using Baked Potatoes Changing instructionsEnter the number of potatoes Start the ovenUsing Beverage Touch BeverageUsing Popcorn Touch PopcornUsing Frozen Entree Using Defrost Enter the defrosting timeDefrosting tips Using Reheat Touch Display Food Reheat Shows Quantities AvailableTouch Display Food Breakfast Shows Quantities Available Using BreakfastReheating tips Using Vegetables Touch Display Quantities Available Food Vegetables ShowsFor interior surfaces Wash often with To clean turntable and turntable supportCaring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tipsUsing aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Container must be half filledQuestions and Answers Questions AnswersTroubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblem Cause If nothing operates, check the followingTroubleshooting If you need service† … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved …If you need assistance or service in Canada If you need service†How to obtain service Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, atAuthorized Service Centres Page Page Page Index TopicLength of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyLimited SEVEN-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for