Whirlpool MH8150XJ Operating Tips, Electrical Connection, Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using.	absorb microwave energy, and may become too hot
To test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup	to handle or may slow cooking times. Cooking in
(250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook	metal containers not designed for microwave use
power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and	could damage the oven, as could containers with
water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes	hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.)	glaze or trim).

OPERATING TIPS

• Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing	• Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
on it when the door is open.	shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
• Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat	them to burst, and possibly damage the oven.
containers, but the heat from the food can make	Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare
	cases, poached eggs have been known to
the container hot.
	explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a stand-
• Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
	ing time of one minute before cutting into them.
the oven.
	• For best results, stir any liquid several times
• Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
	during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
	certain containers (especially containers shaped
• Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
	like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid
Product life may be shortened. If you practice	may splash out with a loud noise during or after
programming the oven, put a container of water in	heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
the oven. It is normal for the oven door to look	granules, tea bags, etc.). This can damage the oven.
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.	• Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast.
• Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
	The heat spreads to the center from the outer,
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven	cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.	is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
• Do not operate the microwave oven unless the	example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate	while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
freely. The turntable can rotate in either direction.	during the cooking time.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the	• Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
oven. Handle your turntable with care when	utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to
removing it from the oven to avoid possibly	maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks,	• Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
contact your dealer for a replacement.
	recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
• When you use a browning dish, the browning
	slightly firm because they will continue cooking
dish bottom must be at least 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) above	during standing time. After microwaving, let
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with	potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
the browning dish.	cooking while standing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system.

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