Whirlpool MH7155XM manual Cooking Power, To Use Sensor Cooking

Cooking Power

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/	NUMBER	USE
NAME
100%, High	10	Quick heating convenience
(default		foods and foods with high
setting)		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
		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 nonstirrable
		casseroles, such as lasagna.
50%, Medium	5	Cooking ham, whole poultry
		and pot roasts.
		Simmering stews.
40%	4	Melting chocolate.
		Heating bread, rolls and
		pastries.
30%,	3	Defrosting bread, fish, meats,
Medium-Low,		poultry and precooked foods.
Defrost
20%	2	Softening butter, cheese, and
		ice cream.
10%, Low	1	Taking chill out of fruit.

Cooking

To Use:

1.Touch COOK TIME.

Touch number pads to enter cooking time.

2.Touch COOK POWER.

Touch number pads to enter power level, if other than 100%.

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.

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

The cook time and power may be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.

To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown will freeze for a few seconds. Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume.

To Change Cook Power: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels. Touch START.

Sensor 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 food pads.

FOOD	SERVING SIZE	INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn*	3.5 oz (100 g)	Pop only one package at a
	3 oz (85 g)	time.
	1.75 oz (50 g)
Baked	1-4 medium,	Pierce each one several
Potatoes	10-13 oz (283-	times with a fork. Place on
	369 g) each	turntable around edges, at
		least 1 in. (2.5 cm) apart. At
		the end of cooking, let
		stand 5 minutes.
Fresh	1-cups	Moisten and place in
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	microwavable container.
		Cover with plastic wrap and
		vent. Stir and let stand 2-3
		minutes.
Frozen	1-cups	Remove from package.
Vegetables	(250 mL-1 L)	Place in microwavable
		container. Cover with
		plastic wrap and vent. Stir
		and let stand 2-3 minutes.
Frozen	10-20 oz	Remove from package.
Entrée	(283-567 g)	Loosen cover on three
		sides. If not in
		microwavable container,

place on plate, cover 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 Sensor Cooking:

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 food pads.

The microwave oven will automatically turn on. While the cooking time is being estimated, “SENSE” will appear in the display. Then the SENSOR set time counts down on the display, and “MAX” appears every 3 seconds.

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.

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