Whirlpool MH1160XS manual Reheating, Defrosting, To Use Reheat, To Use Auto Defrost

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Reheating

Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types. Use the following chart as a guide.

FOOD

PAD

QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS

Beverage

1

1 or 2 cups, 8 oz (250 mL) each/

 

 

Do not cover. The diameter of the

 

 

cup’s opening will affect how the

 

 

liquid heats. Beverages in cups

 

 

with smaller openings may heat

 

 

faster.

 

 

 

Casserole

2

1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

 

 

Place in microwave-safe container,

 

 

and cover with plastic wrap. Stir

 

 

and let stand 2-3 minutes after

 

 

reheating.

 

 

 

Dinner Plate

3

1 serving (1 plate), 8-10 oz (227-

 

 

283 g)/

 

 

Place food on plate, cover with

 

 

plastic wrap and vent. Let stand

 

 

2-3 minutes after reheating.

Defrosting

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

■Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal results.

■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 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 system has 3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide.

MEAT

Soup/Sauce

4

1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/

 

 

Place in microwave-safe container.

 

 

Cover with plastic wrap and vent.

 

 

Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after

 

 

reheating.

 

 

 

Baked Goods

5

1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each*/

(example: medium

 

Place on paper towel.

muffin or bagel)

 

 

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.

*For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.

To Use Reheat:

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

2.Touch REHEAT.

3.Select food by entering the number from the chart

or

Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through food selections.

4.Enter quantity.

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

5.Touch START.

The display will count down the reheat time.

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

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

To Reheat Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking” section, and use 70% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.

POULTRY

Chicken: whole and cut up

Place in microwave-safe

 

baking dish, chicken breast

Cornish hens

side up.

 

Turkey: breast

 

 

 

FISH

 

 

 

Fillets, Steaks, Whole,

Place in microwave-safe

Shellfish

baking dish.

 

 

To Use Auto Defrost:

1.Unwrap food, place on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch DEFROST.

3.Select food by entering 1 for Meat, 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish

or

Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through food selections.

4.Enter the weight in pounds.

Meats and Poultry can be set from 0.2 to 6.6 lb (90 g to 3 kg). Fish can be set from 0.2 to 4.4 lb (90 g to 2 kg).

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

5.Touch START.

The display will count down the defrost time.

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

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

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

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MH1160XS specifications

The Whirlpool MH1160XS is a versatile microwave oven designed to enhance your cooking experience with its range of features, technologies, and sleek design. This appliance caters to the needs of busy households, offering convenience, efficiency, and a modern aesthetic that complements any kitchen decor.

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The microwave also features a removable turntable, which promotes even heating by enabling food to rotate during cooking. The turntable is easy to clean and can be removed for larger dishes that may not fit comfortably on the rotating surface.

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