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Questions and Answers

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Can I operate my microwave oven without :he turntable or turn the turntable over to accommodate a large dish?

Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time?

Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven?

No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable.

You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing.

Useable metal includes aluminum foil for shielding (use small, flat pieces), small skewers, and shallow foil trays (if tray is 9’4inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy). Never allow metal to touch walls or door. (For more information, see page 55.)

Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?

Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy. Is this normal?

What are the humming noises that I hear when my microwave oven is operating?

Why does the dish become hot when I microwave food in it? I thought that this should not happen.

What does “standing time” mean?

Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins.

This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven.

You hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on.

As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish. Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking.

“Standing time” means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.

Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven. 3 How do I get the best results?

Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer’s guidelines or use the preprogrammed Popcorn pad. Do not use regular paper bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slows to a “pop”every one or two seconds.

Do not repop unpopped kernels. You can alsc use special microwave poppers. When using a popper, be sure to follow manufacturer’s directions. Do not pop popcorn in glass utensils.

Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent?

Steam is normally produced during cooking. The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the rear vents.

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Contents Mal+ Xnr world Litde Easier UseAndCareTable of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Please record your model’s informationOur Consumer Assistance ICenter number Is toll-free Safety Your safety is important to usMicrowave Oven Page Page Operating safety precautions General information Built-in kits Installation InstructionsGrounding Instructions Electrical How microwave cooking works Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection OvenRadio interference Microwave oven features Control panel features Audible signals Interrupting cookingTouch 0START Using the child lock Changing a settingBuilt-in kits TouchTouch Clock SET Setting the clockEnter the time of day Complete entryUsing the minute timer Touch YOU see After the countdown TouchMicrowave cooking at high cook power Microwave CookingGetting the best cooking results Start oven Microwave cooking at Different cook powersPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Set cook powerMicrowave cooking with more than one cook cycle Touchyou see Set cook power for first cycleSTART/ENTER Place the bag on the rack in the center of the turntable Using PopcornChoose setting To make Warm Hold auto- matically follow another cycle Using Warm HoldPut food in the oven and close the door Choose setting One-touch reheatingEnter quantity One-touch Microwave Cooking One-touch Reheating ChartEnter quantity At end of cooking time One-touch MicrowaveTouch Plus Time Using Plus TimePut frozen food in oven and close the door Choose Setting Enter food’s weight Pounds and tenths of a poundDefrosting with microwave energy After First Is completedRestart Oven Meat setting setting Defrost chartFood Special InstructionsFish setting Setting Poultry setting settingFood AT Pause Food AT Pause Special InstructionsEquivalent Ounce Weight Weight conversion chartDefrosting tips Number After DecimalConvection Cooking How convection cooking worksHelpful hints for convection cooking Cooking with Convection Set preheat temperatureTouch Convection Touch YOU see StartSet cooking cycle cooking time Convection Convenience foods cooking chartCombination Cooking How combination cooking worksHelpful hints for combination cooking Combination high and low cooking Put food in oven and close the door Choose settingSpecial Notes Meat combination cooking chartContlnued on next Second Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a pound Auto cook combinationPut food in the oven and close the door Touch Auto Cook Auto cook combination setting chart Category MINIMUM/MAXIMUM Food Weight Auto CombinationAuto Combination Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Oven Cooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Oven utensils guide Questionsanswers Questions and AnswersProblem If You Need Assistance or ServiceSolution Before calling for assistanceBroiling If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Length of Warrantv Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyFrom Date of Purchase Limited FOUR-YEAR
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