Whirlpool MS1060XY User Manual

Whirlpool microwave oven use & care guide ms1060xy

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Model MS1060XY
errfreezers.
Refrlperalor-freezers,
Ice Makers, Lhshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, lrash Compactors, Room Au Condntloners. Ochumldilwr!

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  • Page 1 Model MS1060XY errfreezers. Refrlperalor-freezers, Ice Makers, Lhshwashers. Built-In Ovens and Surface Units. Ranges, Microwave Ovens, lrash Compactors, Room Au Condntloners. Ochumldilwr!
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Safety Instructions.. Oven..Using Your Microwave Microwave Oven Controls ... Cooking in Your Microwave Oven.. Setting the Controls ... 0 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Parts and features Model MS1600XW DOOR LATCHES Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Card provided with this product.
  • Page 3: Before You Install Your Microwave Oven

    Fill out and return the “Microwave Registration ing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your name and address to. Whirlpool Corporation Microwave Registration Department Administrative Center 2000 M-63 Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your microwave oven.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Electrical shock, fire or other hazards may result. m This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool” service company for examination, repair or adjustment. Do not cover or block any opening on the appli- ante. Fire may result.
  • Page 5: Using Your Microwave Oven

    Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are two parts in the control section: - The Timer - The Cook Power Control These will be covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. Cooking in your microwave oven Although a new rating method’ rates this oven at 600 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook with recipes developed for 500 watt microwave ovens.
  • Page 6: Setting The Controls

    Setting the controls Be sure you understand the basics of microwave the “Microwave Cooking Recipes and Tables” section of this book. Follow the directions carefully. DO THIS... 1. Open the oven door by 2. Put food in the oven. DO pressing the Door button on NOT CLOSE THE DOOR.
  • Page 7: Installation Instructions

    If there is any damage, do not operate the unit until it has been checked by authorized Whirlpool’ service technician and any repairs have been made. Rear alr.lntake...
  • Page 8: Grounding Instructions

    DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should be serviced by an authorized Whirlpool” service technician. that a separate PRONG. and obligation of understood, or if...
  • Page 9: Custom Mounting Your Microwave Oven

    Custom mounting your microwave oven Your microwave oven is not limited to carts, counters or tables. Custom installations are made easy with kits available from your dealer. 1. Attach the microwave oven directly to the underside of a cabinet. You can build-in your oven by using Under-the-Cabinet Mounting Kit No.
  • Page 10: How Your Microwave Oven Works

    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. Mode mlxef A magnetron in the microwave Microwaves are like TV waves oven produces microwaves.
  • Page 11: Operating Safety Precautions

    Handle glass tray with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. If glass tray cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement. When a browning dish is used, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3i;6 inch above glass tray. If...
  • Page 12: Oven

    Starting a microwave oven DO NOT use the oven for when it’s empty is not recom- storage. Do not leave paper mended. If you practice products, books or cooking programming utensils in the oven when not in container of water in the oven. use.
  • Page 13: If You Need Service Or Assistance

    “OFF” closing the door. This prevents the oven from operating without food in it. 2. If you need assistance’... Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance telephone number. Dlal free from anywhere the U.S.: l-800-253-1301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
  • Page 14 In the United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call Consumer Assistance telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under:...
  • Page 15: Microwave Cooking Recipes And Tables

    MICROWAVE COOKING RECIPES AND TABLES Introduction Your microwave oven can be one of the most useful appliances in your home. If you follow a few basic instructions, this book will teach you how to make microwave cooking both enjoyable and safe. All of the recipes in this book have been tested and proven to provide many rewarding...
  • Page 16 Food Characteristics and Microwave Many people believe that their job is done once the food goes into the microwave and the timer is set. This is far from true. The following techniques as important to your cooking as selecting ingredients from the market. Density: Microwaves penetrate porous foods such as cakes or breads more easily than heavy foods...
  • Page 17 APPETIZERS, SOUPS AND SANDWICHES Vegetable Platter 12 frozen baby carrots, defrosted Assemble 12 frozen brussels sprouts, defrosted mushroom and 2 onions on each skewer. Arrange in circular pattern 12 whole canned mushrooms on lo-inch microwavable 24 whole boiled onions Rinse cauliflower with water. Shake off excess. Wrap in plastic wrap. 12 wooden skewers, B-inch...
  • Page 18 Ham and Vegetable Soup Remove bone from ham. Set aside. Cut ham into %-inch cubes. Set % to 1 lb. fully-cooked bone-In ham slice aside. In 3-quart casserole, combine ham bone, potatoes, zucchini, 1 tablespoon olive oil cabbage, onion, green pepper and carrot. Cover. Microwave at HIGH 8 oz.
  • Page 19 MEATS AND MAIN DISHES Wine-Braised Ribs In large oven cooking 3 Ibs. pork eparerlbs, cut into 2-rlb pieces leaves. Place in &inch glass baking dish. Set aside. 1 medlum onlon, sliced In small bowl, combine tomato juice, l/2 cup wine, chervil and tarra- bay leaves gon.
  • Page 20 Sausage and Poppy Seed Potatoes Place butter and onion in 2-quart microwavable 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 2 tablespoons chopped onion Microwave at HIGH Power for 2 to 3 minutes, or until tender. Stir in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour flour, parsley, mustard, poppy seed, salt and pepper. Blend in milk. 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley...
  • Page 21 Hoisin Chicken with Walnuts Marinade In small mixing bowl, blend all marinade ingredients. chicken to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 tablespoon vegetable chicken mixture, green onions and walnuts in l-quart microwavable 1 tablespoon soy sauce casserole. Microwave, covered, at HIGH Power for 8 to 9 minutes, or 1 tablespoon dry sherry V4 teaspoon...
  • Page 22 Salmon and Fettuccine Remove and discard skin and bones from cooked salmon. Flake with 4 salmon steaks (about 1 l/2 Ibs.) cooked fork. Set aside. G cup butter or margarine In 2-quart casserole, 1 medlum zucchini, cut into Cover. Microwave at HIGH Power for 4 to 5 minutes, or until zucchini 2-lnchx S-inch strips (about...
  • Page 23 EGGS AND CHEESE Scrambled Eggs Microwavable Butter Eggs Dish 15 oz. 1 table- bowl SDOOn l-quart 2 table- casserole SDOOnS l-quart l/4-cup casserole Place butter in microwavable dish or casserole. Microwave at HIGH Power for 30 to 90 seconds, or until butter melts.
  • Page 24 VEGETABLES AND FRUITS Twice-Baked Potatoes Place bacon on microwavable 4 medium (6 to 6 oz. each) baking Microwave at HIGH Power for 2 to 2% minutes, or until just crisp. potatoes, microwaved 2 slices bacon Cool. Crumble. Set aside. l/t cup shredded Cheddar cheese Cut a Winch % cup dairy sour cream...
  • Page 25 DESSERTS Cheese Pie with Fresh Fruit Place cream cheese in medium-sized O-inch graham cracker crust Microwave at DEFROST for 1 to 1% minutes, or until softened. Add Filling remaining filling ingredients. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer pkgs. (3 oz. each) cream cheese until filling eggs DEFROST for 14 to 16 minutes, or until edges of filling are firm and...
  • Page 26 MEAT DEFROSTING CHART Cut and Defrosting Time at Welght DEFROST MEAT BEEF Ground beef 1 lb. 8 to 10 minutes 2 Ibs. 7 to 9 minutes per lb. Pot roast, chuck under 4 Ibs. 5 to 7 minutes per lb. Rib roast, rolled 3 to 4 Ibs.
  • Page 27 POULTRY/FISH AND SEAFOOD DEFROSTING CHART Defrosting Time at Cut and Weight DEFROST POULTRY CHICKEN Whole 2 to 3 Ibs. 5 to 7 minutes per lb. cut up 10 to 12 minutes per lb. 2 to 3 Ibs. TURKEY Breast under 4 Ibs. 9 to 11 minutes per lb.
  • Page 28 MICROWAVING TIME TABLE MEAT COOKING TABLE Cook Meat Power BEEF Corned beef HIGH Power (2-3 Ibs.) DEFROST Cubes for stew HIGH Power (1 Ibs., l-inch cubes) DEFROST 25-30 minutes Ground beef HIGH Power 51/2-6112 minutes (1 lb.) Hamburgers, HIGH Power Fresh or defrosted frozen (4 oz, each)
  • Page 29 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power Rib roast, HIGH Power lo-12 minutes rolled (3-4 Ibs.) 12-14 minutes 13-15 minutes Rump roast, HIGH Power 12-14 minutes rolled (3-4 Ibs.) 15-17 minutes Sirloin tip HIGH Power lo-12 minutes roast (3-4 Ibs.) 12-14 minutes LAMB Lamb roast,...
  • Page 30 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power Lamb stew cubes HIGH Power (1 lb.) l-inch DEFROST PORK Bacon slices HIGH Power 2 slices 4 slices Canadian bacon HIGH Power 2 slices 4 slices Chops (5-7 oz. each) HIGH Power 2 chops 4 chops Hot dogs HIGH Power...
  • Page 31 MEAT COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Meat Power Sausage links, HIGH Power Fresh or defrosted frozen (1-2 oz. each) 2 links l-l’/2 minutes 4 links 2-2’/2 minutes 6 links Xi’/2 Sausage patties, HIGH Power Fresh (2 oz. each) 2 patties 2-2’/2 minutes 4 patties 3’/2-4 minutes 8 patties...
  • Page 32 POULTRY COOKING TABLE Cook Poultry Power CHICKEN Breasts, boneless HIGH Power 1 half breast (4-5 oz.) 1 whole breast (10-12 oz.) 2 whole breasts (20-24 oz.) Cut up fryer HIGH Power (2’/2-3 Ibs.) Whole 4IGH Power (2%3 Ibs.) TURKEY -iIGH Power Breast, boneless 20-21 minutes (2-3 Ibs.)
  • Page 33 POULTRY COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Cook Poultry Power Drumsticks HIGH Power 12-13 minutes (1’/2-2 Ibs.) per pound CORNISH HENS Whole HIGH Power 8%9’/2 minutes (l-V/2 Ibs. each) per pound FISH AND SHELLFISH COOKING TABLE Cook Cooking Tlme Fish/Shellfish Power Minutes Per Pound Fish fillets HIGH Power 5% to 6’12 minutes...
  • Page 34 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Cooklng Time Artjchokes, Fresh (8 oz. each) HtGH Power 2 medium 8-9 minutes 4 medium 13-14 minutes Asparagus, Fresh, spears HfGH Power (1 lb.) 8-9 minutes Frozen, spears HIGH Power (10 oz. pkg.) 7-8 minutes Beans, green 8 wax, Fresh, cut HIGH Power (1 lb.)
  • Page 35 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Cooklng Time Cauliflower, Fresh, whole HIGH Power (1 lb.) 7-8 minutes Fresh, flowerers HIGH Power 4-5 minutes 2 cups Celery, Fresh, sliced HIGH Power 4 cups, l-inch 8-9 minutes pieces Corn, Fresh, on cob HIGH Power 2 ears lo-11 minutes 4 ears...
  • Page 36 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (Cont’d) Vegetables Potatoes, sweet, Whole (6-8 oz. each) HIGH Power 1 medium potato 3-4 minutes 2 medium potatoes 6-7 minutes 4 medium potatoes 8-9 minutes Potatoes, white, Whole baking (6-8 oz. each) HIGH Power 1 potato 5-6 minutes 2 potatoes 8-9 minutes 4 potatoes...
  • Page 37 APPENDIX REHEATING TABLE To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, it is important to follow several guidelines. amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern for best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food.
  • Page 38 Notes...
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  • Page 40: Warranty

    B. Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family C. In-home service. The unit must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool”” service company. D. Damage to microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.

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