Page 1: Table Of Contents
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ..55 Cooking Guide ... 57 Questions and Answers..61 Troubleshooting ..63 Requesting Assistance or Service ... 65 Index ... 67 Warranty ... 68 1-800-253-I 301 Call us wIti quedioru or comments. MODEL MG8120XD...
Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... 3 Microwave Oven Safety ... 4 Important safety instructions ... 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ... Operating safety precautions ..7 Installation Instructions ... 9 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven ...
Page 3: A Note To You
Keep this book and the sales slip together Our Consumer Assistance number is toll-free 24 hours appliance. Whirlpool microwave ovens are information. Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone in a safe place for future...
Page 4: Microwave Oven Safety
Pan or grilling rack. The utensils could meft. 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 appliance. Fire couM result.
Page 5 .To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed microwave inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper coukl char or burn, some plastics coukf melt if used when heating foods.
Page 6: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
Read and follow “Operating safety precautions” starting on page 7. A short power-suppfy cord is pro- vided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
Page 7: Operating Safety Precautions
Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, bums, injury to persons, or dam- age when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 7-8. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buikfup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and bum you, and Slice possibly damage the oven.
Page 8 Handle glass turntable with care removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. lf glass turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement. General information breaker or fuse box...
Page 9: Installation Instructions
You can build your microwave oven into a wall or cabinet by using one of the kits listed on page 18. These kits are available from your Whirlpool Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit, it can be ordered, by part number, by...
Page 10 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. It is PRONG. and obliga-...
Page 11: Getting To Know Your
The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the glass turntable. Your microwave oven has the Whirlpool patented Double Emission System, releases microwaves from two locations (one above food and one at bottom of food).
Page 12: Microwave Oven
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy. Microwaves do heat the CRISPWARETY Crisper Pan, however. The rubberized pad on the bottom of the Crisper Pan is made of a special material which absorbs micro- waves.
Page 13: Microwave Oven Features
Microwave oven features < Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To help get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. Door Handle. Door Safety Lock System.
Page 14: Control Panel Features
Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel.
Page 15 9. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight. See page 37 for more information. 10. AUTO REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat food in any one of six food categories, without entering cooking time or cook power. See page 41 for more information.
Page 16 Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. One tone signals the end of the Minute Timer countdown.
Page 17: Utensils
Pan order chart To order additional Crisper or Baking Pans, see chart above and write to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. 1900 Whirlpool Drive LaPorte, IN 46350 Burn Hazard muse oven mitts when removing grilling rack and CRISPWARETM Crisper Pan.
Page 18: Built-In Kfts
1. Choose the clock. 2. Enter time of day. Example for 5:30: 3. Complete entry. All built-in kits are for KIT PART NO. installation over Whirlpool 4378491 electric ovens that have 4378492 model numbers starting 4378494 with “RB”. See page 9 for more information.
Page 19: Using The Minute Timer
Using the Minute NOTE: You can use other Command Pads while the Minute Timer is counting down. 1. Choose the Timer. 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 10 minutes: 3. Start countdown. At end of countdown: A tone will sound. Timer YOU SEE TOUCH...
Page 20: Changing Cooking Times
Changing cooking To change cooking times during cooking: (high cook power cooking, lower power cooking, sizzle rotting. crisp setting, grill setting) If you want to change nonautomatic times while the oven is cooking, just press Number Pads for the time you want and the new cooking time will start counting down in 5 seconds.
Page 21 PRESET LESS LESS LESS MORE MORE MORE AUTO 3UANTITY CYCLE FOOD AUTO Frozen 1 3:20 1 cup Vegetables COOK 2 cups 1 5:40 ‘continued 1 8:40 3cups 4 cups 1 lo:50 Canned 1 cup 1 2:00 Vegetables 1 3:50 2cups 3 cups 1 5:30 1 7:30...
Page 22 AUTO CYCLE FOOD QUANTIN AUTO 3 slices IEHEAT 4 slices :onlinued) 5 slices 6 slices Meats Meats 1 serving 1 1:00 2servings 3servings Vegetables egetables cups 3cups 4cups soups soups lcup 2cups cups Sauce Sauce 2cups 3cups LESS LESS MORE MORE MORE 1 :25 1 23 1 :40...
Page 23 AUTO PRESET LESS LESS LESS MORE MORE MORE CYCLE FOOD QUANTITY AUTO Frozen 8 in Pizza CRISP 9 in loin 12 in Fresh 8 in PiUa 9 in 10 in 12 in 1.5 Ibs TIME 10:50 8:07 5:25 2:38 13:28 11:40 8:45 5:50...
Page 24: Using Add Minute
Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cocking time in muttiples of one minute. 1. Make sure food is in oven.
Page 25: Using Pause
Using PAUSE PAUSE lets you pause during cooking. 1. Choose PAUSE. Every 10 seconds the Display will show the set cooking time. 2. Resume cooking. Using Personal Choice By programming the Popcorn Pad, you can recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly.
Page 26 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Complete entry. To use Personal Choice: 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Choose Personal Choice. At end of cooking time: TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) YOU SEE TOUCH (display counts down...
Page 27: Cooking With Microwaves Only
3. After cooking, open the door Cooking with Microwaves Only This section gives you instructions for operating each microwave function. Please read these instructions carefully. To get the best cooking ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, touch ADD MINUTE (see page 24) or Number Pads (see page 20) while the oven is operating.
Page 28: Cooking At High Cook Power
Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Set cooking time. 3. Start oven. NOTES: If you want to add more time during cooking use ADD MINUTE. See page 24 for more information. If you want to add more time after cooking use COOK A BIT MORE.
Page 29: Cooking At Tower Cook Powers
Cooking at lower For best results, some recipes call for lower 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.
Page 30 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for ten minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set cook power. Example for 50% cook power: Each time you touch COOK POWER, the cook power will decrease by ten percent. 4.
Page 31: Cooking With
To change cook power after cooking has started: Touch COOK POWER until the cook power you want is displayed or touch the correct Number Pad. NOTE: You cannot change the cook power when oven is operating during AUTO DEFROST, AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, AUTO CRISP, GRILL.
Page 32 4. Touch MICROWAVE to set second cycle. 5. Set cooking time for second cycle. Example for three minutes, 25 seconds: 6. Set cook power for second cycle (optional). If you want to cook at full (100%) cook power, go to Step 7. Example for 60% cook power: 7.
Page 33 8. Start oven. Two short tones will sound between cycles. NOTES: you want to add more time during cooking use ADD MINUTE. See page 24 for more information. you want add more time after cooking use COOK A BIT MORE. See page 24 for moTe information.
Page 34: Using Auto Cook
Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to set times and cook powers. AUTO COOK has preset times and cook powers for: Frozen Dinner, Casseroles, Frozen Vegetables, Canned Vegetables, Fresh Vegetables, Popcorn, and Baked Potatoes (see chart on page 36).
Page 35 Touch START/ENTER or wait 5 seconds: If you want to change cooking time, touch Number Pad 7 or 9 one to three times (see page 20 for more information). NOTES: time you Next cook this type of food with AUTO COOK, the oven will auto- matically cook for the new time you have set.
Page 36: Auto Cook Chart
Auto cook chart ;ElTlNG FOOD AMOUNT PROCEDURE Frozen 9,11, or Follow package directions. Dinner 1602 Casseroles 2,4, or 6 To reheat, flatten on plate or place in bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap. Stir before serving, if possible. cups Frozen I -4 cups Place in a microwave-safe Vegetables...
Page 37: Using Auto Defrost
Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common foods at preset cook powers for preset times. AUTO DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for: Meat, Chicken, Fish, Vegetables, Fruit, and Bread (see chart on page 39). All you do is touch the Auto Defrost Pad until you reach the desired category, or touch a Number Pad.
Page 38 4. Enter food’s weight. Example for .25 lb: NOTES: See the “Weight conversion chart” on page 40 for help in converting food weight to decimals. See the “Auto defrost chart” on page 39 for weight ranges available for each food category. Touch START/ENTER or wait 5 seconds: At end of defrosting time:...
Page 39: Auto Defrost Chart
Auto defrost chart SElTlNG FOOD hats Pork Chops Steaks Roasts Ground Meat Chkken Chicken, Whole or In Pieces Turkey Cornish Hens Whole Duckling Fish 9 Steaks Fillets Whole Fish Lobster Tails Shrimp, Scallops Vegetables Broccoli Cauliflower Mixed Vegetables Other Frozen Vegetables Fruit Strawberries 9 Blueberries...
Page 40: Defrosting Tips
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are frac- tions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals I/* pound). However, in order to enter food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
Page 41: Using Auto Reheat
Using AUTO REHEAT Cooking with AUTO REHEAT lets you reheat food without entering times or cook powers. AUTO REHEAT has preset times and cock oowers for: Dinner Plate. Bread. Meats, Ve’getables, Soups, and Sauce (see chart on page 42.) All you do is touch the Auto Reheat Pad until you reach the desired 1.
Page 42: Auto Reheat Chart
If you want to change reheating time, touch Number Pad 7 or 9 one to three times (see page 20 for more information). NOTES: Next time you reheat this type of food with AUTO REHEAT, the oven will automatically reheat for the new time you have set.
Page 43: Using Popcorn
Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. Cooking performance may vary with brand. Try several brands to decide which gives best popping results.
Page 44: Using Warm Hold
Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 10 minutes. You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: Do not use WARM HOLD for more than 10 minutes.
Page 45: Using Sizzle
Using SIZZLE SIZZLE lets you use microwaves to fry food in your CRISPWARETM Crisper Pan. Use SIZZLE to fry bacon and eggs, sausages, and other similar foods. You must place food on the CRISPWARETM Crisper Pan when using this function. (See “Utensils” on page 17 for more information about the Crisper Pan.) Microwaves near the food heat the...
Page 46 4. Start oven. After 5 seconds: At end of cooking time: 5. After cooking, open the door YOU SEE TOUCH cooking time) YOU SEE (four ton- will sound) OR TOUCH YOU SEE (time ol day)
Page 47: Cooking With The Grill Element
Cooking with the Grill Element This section gives you step-by-step these instructions carefully. To get the best cooking Always use the CRiSPWARETY Crisper when cooking with CRISP. The Crisper Pan is specially designed for sizzling and crisping (see page 17 for more information).
Page 48: Using Crisp
Using CRISP Use CRISP to bake or to cook food (for example, pizza crust) until it is crisp. Use it also to fry bacon and eggs, sausages, and other similar foods. You must place food on the CRISPWARETM Crisper Pan when using this function.
Page 49 4. Start oven. After 4 seconds: At end of cooking time: 5. After cooking, open the door YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE (display counts down cooking time) YOU SEE (four tones will sound) YOU SEE TOUCH PAUSE CANCEL (time of day)
Page 50: Using Auto Crisp
Using AUTO CRISP AUTO CRISP lets you cook food until it is crisp, without entering times or cook powers. AUTO CRISP has preset times and cook powers for: Frozen Pizza, Fresh Pizza, Frozen Potatoes, and Frozen Chicken (see chart on page 52). All you do is touch the Auto Crisp Pad until you reach the desired setting, or touch a Number Pad.
Page 51 4. Choose size (or weight). Example for 12’: Touch START/ENTER or wait 5 seconds: If you want to change cooking time, touch Number Pad 7 or 9 one to three times (see page 20 for more information). NOTES: Next time you cook this type of food with AUTO COOK, the oven will automatically cook for the new time you...
Page 52: Auto Crisp Chart
At end of cooking time: 5. After cooking, open the door Auto crisp chart SEllING FOOD Frozen Pizza Fresh Pizza Frozen Potatoes Frozen Chicken Using GRILL GRILL lets you cook hamburgers, sausages, steaks, and cutlets so they taste and look like they were cooked on an outdoor grill.
Page 53 1. Put food in oven and close door. 2. Choose GRILL. 3. Set cooking time. EarnpIe for 5 minutes: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: 5. After cooking, open the door OR YOU SEE TOUCH START ENTER (display will count down cooking time) YOU SEE (four tones will sound)
Page 54: Choosing The Proper Utensil Materials
Combination grill/microwave cooking You can cook with the grill element part of the time and with microwaves the other part of the time by setting each function separately. To set up combination cooking: Touch MICROWAVE. 2. Touch Number Pads to set microwave cooking time.
Page 55: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. To do so, please follow these instructions NOTES: Your VIP CRISPWAVE” microwave oven has a stainless steel interior. Unlike the painted steel interiors found in most other microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, or corrode.
Page 56 To clean CRISPWARETY Crisper Pan, To clean the Grilling Rack, wash with wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled steel-wool pad and warm, soapy water. areas use a mild cleanser and scouring Rack is dishwasher-safe. sponge. Pan is dishwasher-safe.
Page 57: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual tastes. NOTE: For reheat- ing with preset times and cook powers, see “Using AUTO REHEAT’ on page 41. ,;;*f@g&,#& .Jmp;; ” 3 2-k I ,_ ITEM ,~~;u ,.
Page 58: Microwave Cooking Chart
Microwave cooking Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: For cookina with oreset times and cook powers, see “Using AUTO COOK” on page 34. TS. POULTRY. FISH. SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. COOK POWER TIME FOOD...
Page 59: Cooking Tips
Cooking tips Amount of food The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. lf one potato takes four minutes to cook, you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes.
Page 60 Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Page 61: Questions And Answers
Questions PUESTIONS Can I operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable >ver to accommodate a large dish? 3an I use a rack in my microwave oven jo that I may reheat or cook on two evels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum )ans for microwave cooking? s it normal for the turntable to turn in...
Page 62 QUESTIONS How does my CRISPWARETM Crisper Pan aid browning and crisping? The top of my oven turns red when I use CRISP, GRILL, or AUTO CRISP. Is this normal? Sometimes I notice sparking when grilling. What causes this? ANSWERS The bottom of your Crisper Pan is coated with a special material that absorbs the magnetic part of the microwave energy.
Page 63: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below and on the next page before calling for assistance or service. If you still need help, see “Requesting Assistance or Service” on page 65. If nothing operates, check...
Page 64 The support is not operating correctly. Call an authorized Whirlpool service technician for repair. Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results. The Display shows The oven door is not closed completely.
Page 65: Requesting Assistance Or Service
United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 1) or look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages under: ‘APPUANCEHOllSEHOLD-...
Page 66: Index
Index This index is alphabetical. It wntains page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC ALUMINUM FOIL ... AUDIBLE SIGNALS BUILT-IN KITS ... CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN CHARTS Auto cook ... Auto crisp ... Auto defrost ... Auto reheat Microwave cooking ...
Page 67: Warranty
C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool. Any labor costs during limited warranty.

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