Microwave oven features ...9 Control panel features ...10 Using PERSONAL CHOICE (Model MT0150SJ only) ...11 Built-in kits (Model MT0130SJ only) ...12 Setting the clock ...13 Using the minute timer ...13 Using Your Microwave Oven...14 Cooking at high cook power...14 Cooking at different cook powers ...15...
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ICROWAVE Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath the microwave oven. • Do not mount microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance. • Do not mount over a sink. •...
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(16 kg). The microwave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation. NOTE: (For Model MT0130SJ only) You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the trim kits listed in the “Built-in kits” section.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For all cord connected appliances: The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
ETTING TO 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. OW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN WORKS Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute.
ICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES (Model MT0150SJ shown) Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience enjoyable and productive. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: One-Touch Door Open Button. Push this button to open the door.
The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. (Model MT0150SJ shown. Model MT0130SJ has a different control panel.) For more information on these features, see “Using your microwave oven” section.
ONTROL PANEL FEATURES Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and TOUCH START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking: •...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN PERSONAL CHOICE SING ( CONT To change weight measurement to kilograms: TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER ENTER To change weight measurement back to pounds, repeat this step. 3. Touch START/ENTER. TOUCH YOU SEE START ENTER UILT IN KITS ( FOR MODEL MT...
ETTING THE CLOCK When you first plug in your microwave oven, the display shows “0”. If the electric power ever goes off, the display will again show “0” when the power comes back on. NOTES: • You can cook without setting the clock, but the display will not show the correct time of day after cooking.
SING This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. OOKING AT HIGH COOK POWER 1. Put the food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH YOU SEE COOK ENTER TIME COOK...
OOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS For best results, some recipes call for different cook powers. The lower the cook power, the slower the cooking. Each Number pad also stands for a different percentage of cook power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN OOKING AT DIFFERENT COOK POWERS ( CONT 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Set the cooking time. TOUCH COOK TIME Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH 3. Set the cook power. TOUCH COOK POWER...
3. Set the cook power for the first cycle. TOUCH COOK POWER Example for 50% cook power: TOUCH 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional cycle. 5. Start the oven. TOUCH YOU SEE START...
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN EZ-CHOICE™ COOKING FEATURE CHART TOUCH Popcorn once twice 3 times Baked once potatoes twice 3 times 4 times once Dinner twice plate (refrigerated) (Model MT0150SJ only) Frozen once entree once Fresh twice vegetables 3 times 4 times SERVING SIZE •...
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EZ-CHOICE™ COOKING FEATURE CHART TOUCH SERVING SIZE Pizza once 1 slice (5 oz) 2 slices (10 oz ) reheat twice (refrigerated) 3 times 3 slices (15 oz ) 1 cup Beverage once twice 2 cups once 1 (2 oz) Baked goods (Model twice 2 (4 oz)
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST SING You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories: Meat, Poultry, and Fish. To use AUTO DEFROST, follow the steps below: TOUCH •...
AUTO DEFROST SING Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals ⁄ pound). However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ADD MINUTE SING ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% cook power. NOTES: • Each time you touch ADD MINUTE, it will add 1 minute. • You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door or after touching OFF/CANCEL.
OOKING UIDE ICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Amount of food • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to cook that food will also change. For example, if you double a recipe, add a little more than half the original cooking time. Check for doneness and, if necessary, add more time in small increments.
COOKING GUIDE ICROWAVE COOKING TIPS Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There are, however, some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the instructions on the package.
UESTIONS AND QUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold 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? Is it normal for the turntable to turn in...
ROUBLESHOOTING Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section. F MICROWAVE DOES NOT OPERATE •...
To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our consultants are available to assist you.
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