Whirlpool W10178097 AluminumFoilandMetal, MicrowaveCookingPower, ManualCooking, CookinginStages

AluminumFoilandMetal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■Always use the turntable.

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

MicrowaveCookingPower

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME	NUMBER	USE
100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience
(default setting)		foods and foods with high
		water content, such as soups,
		beverages and most
		vegetables.
90%	9	Cooking small, tender pieces
		of meat, ground meat, poultry
		pieces and fish fillets.
		Heating cream soups.
80%	8	Heating rice, pasta or stirrable
		casseroles.
		Cooking and heating foods
		that need a cook power lower
		than high. For example, whole
		fish and meat loaf.
70%,	7	Reheating a single serving of
Medium-High		food.
60%	6	Cooking sensitive foods such
		as cheese and egg dishes,
		pudding and custards.

Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna.

PERCENT/NAME	NUMBER	USE
50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry
		and pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.
40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.
30%, Medium-	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Low, Defrost		poultry and precooked foods.
20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.
10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.

ManualCooking

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK TIME.

Enter the length of time for cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3.Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the cook time.

When the cycle ends. “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

The cook time and power may not be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

CookinginStages

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a defrosting stage.

To Cook in Stages:

1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2.Touch COOK TIME.

Enter the length of time for cook during the 1st stage.

3.Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power for the 1st stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional stage.

5.Touch START.

Two tones will sound between stages.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

6.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

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