Whirlpool W10178097 manual AutoDefrost, To Use the EZ-CHOICEFeature, To Use Auto Defrost

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EZ-CHOICE®Feature

The EZ-CHOICE®Feature pads have been programmed with common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and cook times.

NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.

Use the following chart as a guide for the EZ-CHOICE®pads.

PAD

SERVING SIZE

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Popcorn*

3.5 oz (99 g)

Pop only one package at a

 

3.0 oz (85 g)

time. For bag sizes not listed

 

1.5 oz (43 g)

in this section, follow

 

 

directions on package.

 

 

 

Baked

1-4 medium,

Pierce each one several times

Potatoes

10-13 oz (283-

with a fork. Place on turntable

 

369 g) each,

around edges, at least 1"

 

similar in size

(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand

AutoDefrost

The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.

Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice containers) before defrosting.

Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.

Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the end of the cycle for more even defrosting.

Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.

The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food that has been left outside the freezer for more than

20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide.

MEAT

 

 

5 minutes after cooking.

 

 

 

Dinner Plate

1-2 servings,

Place food on plate, cover

(refrigerated)

8 oz (227 g) each

with plastic wrap and vent.

 

 

 

Frozen

10 oz (283 g)

Remove from package.

Entrée

 

Loosen cover on 3 sides. If

 

 

entrée is not in microwave-

 

 

safe container, place on

 

 

plate, cover with plastic wrap

 

 

and vent. Let stand

 

 

2-3 minutes after cooking.

Beef: ground, steaks, roast, stew

Lamb: stew and chops

Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, sausage

The narrow or fatty areas of irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before defrosting.

Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties.

Place all meats in microwave- safe baking dish. Do not cover.

Fresh

1-4 cups

Place in microwave-safe

Vegetable

(250 mL-1 L)

container, and add 2-4 tbs

 

 

(30-60 mL) water. Cover with

 

 

plastic wrap and vent. Stir

 

 

and let stand 2-3 minutes

 

 

after cooking.

 

 

 

Pizza

1-3 slices, 4 oz

Place on paper towel or

Reheat

(113 g) each

paper plate in the center of

(refrigerated)

 

the turntable.

 

 

 

Beverage

1-2 cups, 8 oz

Do not cover. The diameter of

 

(250 mL) each

the cup’s opening will affect

 

 

how the liquid heats.

 

 

Beverages in cups with

 

 

smaller openings may heat

 

 

faster.

 

 

 

*To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular paper bags or glassware. For best cooking results, 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 EZ-CHOICE®Feature:

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

2.Touch one of the EZ-CHOICE®pads.

The display will show first programmed serving size. Touch the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available serving sizes.

The microwave oven will begin cooking automatically after a brief delay.

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

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

POULTRY

Chicken: whole and cut up

Place in microwave-safe

 

baking dish, chicken breast

Cornish hens

side up. Do not cover.

 

Turkey: breast

 

 

 

FISH

 

 

 

Fillets, Steaks, Whole Shellfish

Place in microwave-safe

 

baking dish. Do not cover.

 

 

To Use Auto Defrost:

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

2.Touch AUTO DEFROST.

The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a third time for the Fish setting.

3.Enter the weight.

Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).

4.Touch START.

The display will count down the defrost time.

During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food. Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch START to resume defrosting.

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

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

To Defrost Manually: Follow direction in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

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