Cookware And Dinnerware; Microwave Oven Use; Microwave Oven Care - Whirlpool YWMH31017AS User Manual

Cookware and Dinnerware

Microwave-Safe
■ Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Ceramic glass, glass
■ China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled
paper.)
■ Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
■ Wax paper
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware: Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook
time at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.

Microwave Oven Use

For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number pads to enter time, touch
COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number pads to enter
power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time
and cook power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Cooking
Touch COOK, enter number code of food item, enter
quantity, then touch the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter
quantity if needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food
item, enter weight, then touch the Start control.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off
and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, and area
where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge, or as
indicated below.
■ Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher
■ Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel
■ Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water
■ Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner
■ Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

Do Not Use
■ Metal cookware and bakeware
■ Straw or wicker
■ Gold, silver or pewter
■ Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
■ Twist ties
■ Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
■ Staples
■ Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
Soften/Melt
Touch SOFTEN/MELT, enter number code of food item, enter
quantity, then touch the START control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or
99 g), then touch START control.
(Baked) Potato
Touch (BAKED) POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3
or 4, about 10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch
START control.
NOTE: Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges,
at least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side
of the turntable (not in the center).
Pizza (reheat)
Touch PIZZA. Enter number of slices: 1, 2 or 3, about 4 oz
(113 g) each, then touch START control.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
■ Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of
microwave oven. Clean monthly. Slide the filter away from
the tab area, and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of
the filter into the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the
other end, and slide it toward the tab area.
■ Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille
at the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter
cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every 6
months. Remove two screws on the vent grille, tilt the grille
forward, lift it out, and remove filter. To reinstall, place the
filter into its slotted area – wire mesh side up, replace vent
grille, and secure with screws.
■ Cooktop light: The cooktop light bulb is located on the
underside of the microwave oven and is replaceable.
Remove bulb cover screws, and open the bulb cover.
Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screws.
■ Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb
cover, and is replaceable. Remove two screws on the vent
grille, tilt the grille forward, and lift it out. Remove bulb cover
screw, open bulb cover, and replace bulb. Close bulb cover,
and secure with screw. Replace vent grille, and secure with
screws.
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