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MODELS MT1130SG MT1151SG MT1131SG
3828W5A0588/4359603B
Microwave Ovens
A Note to You.....................................2
Microwave Oven Safety ...................3
Installation Instructions....................5
Microwave Oven................................7
oven works......................................7
Radio interference..........................7
For the best cooking results .........7
Testing your microwave oven .......7
cookware.........................................8
Operating safety precautions........8
Electrical connection......................8
Microwave oven features ..............9
Control panel features .................10
Using PERSONAL CHOICE.........11
Built-in kits ....................................12
Setting the clock ..........................13
Using the minute timer ................13
Using Your Microwave Oven...........14
Cooking at high cook power.......14
cook powers .................................15
one cook cycle .............................16
EZ-Choice cooking ......................17
EZ-Choice cooking chart.............18
Using AUTO DEFROST................20
Defrosting tips ..............................21
Using ADD MINUTE .....................22
Using WARM HOLD .....................22
Cooking Guide.................................23
Microwave Oven .............................24
Questions and Answers .................25
Troubleshooting...............................26
Service ..............................................27
Warranty ...........................................28
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
MODELS MT1130SG MT1151SG MT1131SG 3828W5A0588/4359603B Microwave Ovens A Note to You...2 Microwave Oven Safety ...3 Installation Instructions...5 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven...7 How your microwave oven works...7 Radio interference...7 For the best cooking results ...7 Testing your microwave oven ...7 Testing your dinnerware or cookware...8... -
Page 2: A Note To You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. -
Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety
ICROWAVE Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”... -
Page 4: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
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. •... - Page 5 50°F for proper operation. NOTE: (for model MT1130SG 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.
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Page 6: Installation Instructions
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. -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven
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 ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. -
Page 8: Testing Your Dinnerware Or Cookware
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 a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. -
Page 9: Microwave Oven Features
ICROWAVE OVEN FEATURES 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. -
Page 10: Control Panel Features
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN ONTROL PANEL FEATURES Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily. The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel. For more information on these features, see “Using your microwave oven”... -
Page 11: Interrupting Cooking
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: •... -
Page 12: Built-In Kits
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN UILT IN KITS ( FOR MODEL MT You can build in your microwave oven by using one of the following trim kits*. These kits are available from your dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit you can order it, by kit part number, by calling 1-800-253-1301 and following the instructions and telephone prompts you hear. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
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. -
Page 14: Using Your Microwave Oven
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... -
Page 15: Cooking At Different Cook Powers
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 cook- book recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which cook power to use. -
Page 16: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
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... -
Page 17: Ez-Choice Cooking
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... -
Page 18: Ez-Choice Cooking Chart
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN EZ-C HOICE COOKING CHART TOUCH Popcorn once twice 3 times Baked once potatoes twice 3 times 4 times once Dinner twice plate (refrigerated) Frozen once entree once Fresh twice vegetables 3 times 4 times SERVING SIZE •... - Page 19 EZ-C HOICE COOKING 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 twice 2 (4 oz)
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Page 20: Using Auto Defrost
USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN AUTO DEFROST SING You can defrost food by choosing a category and set- ting 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 •... -
Page 21: Defrosting Tips
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. -
Page 22: Using Add Minute
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. -
Page 23: Cooking Guide
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. -
Page 24: Caring For Your
COOKING GUIDE ICROWAVE COOKING TIPS • Always place the container on the turntable. • Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use. -
Page 25: Questions And Answers
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... -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
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 •... -
Page 27: Service
• Installation information OR FURTHER ASSISTANCE If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. 2000 North M-63 Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 ERVICE •... -
Page 28: Warranty
B. Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family household use. C. In-home service. Your microwave oven must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool service company, except when your microwave oven is installed over an approved Whirlpool oven using an approved built-in kit.