Whirlpool MH3184XPS manual System Cooking, Preset Cooking

Cooking

To Use:

1.Touch COOK TIME.

2.Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook.

Touch COOK POWER to set a cooking power other than 100%. Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart.

3.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

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 for 15 minutes.

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

The cook time and cooking power can be changed at any time after touching START by repeating the above steps.

® System Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the selected pad.

Use the following chart as a guide for the SENSOR pads.

FOOD	SERVING SIZE	INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn*	3.5 oz (100 g)	Pop only 1 package at a
	3 oz (85 g)	time.
	1.2-1.75 oz (34-50 g)
Baked	1-4 medium,	Pierce each one several
Potatoes	10-13 oz (283-369 g)	times with a fork. Place on
	each, similar in size	turntable around edges, at
		least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At
		the end of cooking, let
		stand 5 minutes.
Dinner	1 serving (1 plate),	Place food on plate, cover
Plate	8-16 oz (0.2-0.45 kg)	with plastic wrap and vent.

*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions.

To Use the 6th SENSE™ System:

Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2¹⁄₂ minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven cavity are dry.

1.Touch one of the SENSOR pads.

The microwave oven will automatically turn on when POPCORN, BAKED POTATO or DINNER PLATE is touched.

If more or less time is required (for BAKED POTATO and DINNER PLATE only), touch COOK POWER after the microwave oven starts to cook.

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 for 15 minutes.

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

Preset Cooking

Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD	CODE	QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION
Canned Vegetables	1	1-4 cups
		(250 mL-1 L)
Fresh Vegetables*	2	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
		Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
		per cup veg. Cover with
		plastic and vent.
Frozen Vegetables*	3	1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
		Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water
		per cup veg. Cover with
		plastic and vent.
Rice*	4	0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)/
		Use dish with loose-fitting
		lid.
French Toast, frozen	5	1-4 pieces/
		Place on paper towel.
Bacon**	6	1-6 pieces, average
		thickness
Frozen Entrée*	7	10-20 oz (283-565 g)/
		Loosen, but do not remove
		plastic.

*Sensor function

**Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.

To Use Preset Cooking:

1.Touch COOK.

2.Touch number pad from chart

or

Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through foods.

3.Touch number pads to enter quantity (for Canned Vegetables, French Toast and Bacon only).

The sensor will determine quantities and cook times for Fresh Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Rice and Frozen Entrée.

Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK POWER.

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