Cooking; Sensor Cooking; Preset Cooking - Whirlpool MH2155XP Use & Care Manual

Cooking

To Use:
1. Touch COOK TIME.
Touch number pads to enter cooking time.
2. Touch COOK POWER.
Touch number pad to enter power level, if other than 100%.
3. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
4. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
The cook time and power may be changed after touching START
without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown will
freeze for a few seconds. Enter the new cook time and touch
START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume.
To Change Cook Power: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through the cook power levels. Touch START.

Sensor Cooking

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from
the food and automatically sets a cooking time based on the
selected pad.
Use the following chart as a guide for the food pads.
FOOD SERVING SIZE
Popcorn* 3.5 oz (100 g)
3 oz (85 g)
1.75 oz (50 g)
Baked 1-4 medium,
Potatoes 10-13 oz
(283-369 g) each
Fresh 1-4 cups
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L)
Frozen 1-4 cups
Vegetables (250 mL-1 L)
10
INSTRUCTIONS
Pop only one package at a
time.
Pierce each one several
times with a fork. Place on
turntable around edges, at
least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. At
the end of cooking, let stand
5 minutes.
Moisten and place in
microwavable container.
Cover with plastic wrap and
vent. Stir and let stand
2-3 minutes.
Remove from package.
Place in microwavable
container. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent. Stir and let
stand 2-3 minutes.
FOOD SERVING SIZE
Frozen 10-20 oz
Entrée (283-567 g)
Beverage 1 or 2 8-oz
(250 mL) cups
*Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Listen for popping
to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle. Do
not try to pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for
optimal results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat
content. If using a microwave popcorn popper, follow
manufacturer's instructions.
To Use Sensor Cooking:
Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged
in for at least 3 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F
(35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven
cavity are dry.
1. Touch one of the SENSOR food pads.
The microwave oven will automatically turn on. While the
cooking time is being estimated, "SENSE" will appear in the
display. Then the SENSOR set time counts down on the
display, and "MAX" appears every 3 seconds.
When the cycle ends, "END" will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
2. Touch CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or
stop reminder tones.
The cook time (except POPCORN) can be changed for
20 seconds after touching a pad.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to
scroll through "MORE," "LESS" or "NORML" time.

Preset Cooking

Times and cooking power have been preset for specific
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
FOOD PAD
Rice (sensor) 1
Canned Vegetables 2
Bacon* 3
Instant Cereal 4
French Toast, 5
frozen
*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on three sides.
If not in microwavable
container, place on plate,
cover with plastic wrap and
vent.
Do not cover. The diameter
of the cup's opening will
affect how it heats. A smaller
diameter opening may
become hotter.
QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
0.5-2 cups (125-500 mL)/
Use dish with loose-fitting lid.
Let stand 5 minutes after
cooking.
1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwavable
container. Cover with plastic
wrap and vent.
1-6 slices, average thickness
1-4 servings/
Follow package directions. Use
microwavable bowl with high
sides.
1-4 pieces/
Place on paper towel.