Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven | Whirlpool MT8068SE, MT8066SE

Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven

This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics

you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven.

wWARNING

Explosion Hazard

Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.

Doing so can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns.

How your microwave oven works

Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave

energy is not hot. It causes food to make

its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks

the food.

Microwaves are like TV waves or light

waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do.

A magnetron in the microwave oven	Magnetron
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact
food as it turns on the turntable.

Oven cavity

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Contents

UseAndCare Part NO. NEW-65250501/4393202 Table of Contents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL* appliance Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us Precautions to Avoid Installation Instructions WWARNING Grounding Instructions Electrical requirements Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave Getting to Know Your Microwave OvenHow your microwave oven works Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven Glass turntable of your microwave Radio interference Testing your microwave ovenFor the best cooking results Testing your dinnerware or cookware Operating safety precautionsTest dinnerware or cookware before using Hot and water stays cool, do not use it Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil Electrical connection Microwave oven features Under-the-counter kitTurntable Support under turntable Cooking Guide Label Model and Serial Number Plate on back Control panel features On next Audible signals Interrupting cookingProgramming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Three tones will sound if you enter incorrect instructions Setting the clock Enter the time of day Using the minute timer Touch Using ADD Minute During cooking Touch ADD Minute Set the cooking time Using Your Microwave OvenCooking at high cook power Cooking at different cook powers Cook Power Name When to USE IT Set the cook power To see the cook power during cooking Cooking with more than one cook cycle Set the cook power for the first cycle Using Baked Potatoes Changing instructions Enter the number of potatoes Start the oven Using Beverage Touch Beverage Using Popcorn Touch Popcorn Using Frozen Entree Using Defrost Enter the defrosting time Defrosting tips Using Reheat Touch Display Food Reheat Shows Quantities Available Touch Display Food Breakfast Shows Quantities Available Using BreakfastReheating tips Using Vegetables Touch Display Quantities Available Food Vegetables Shows For interior surfaces Wash often with To clean turntable and turntable supportCaring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do in your microwave oven Container must be half filled Questions and Answers Questions Answers Troubleshooting Other possible problems and their causesProblem Cause If nothing operates, check the following Troubleshooting If you need service† … If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved … If you need assistance or service in Canada If you need service†How to obtain service Toll free, 830 a.m. 6 p.m. EST, at Authorized Service Centres Page Page Page Index Topic Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEAR WarrantyLimited SEVEN-YEAR Whirlpool will not PAY for