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- Page 1 User’s Manual Model and serial number label (on frame behind door) Glass tray Control panel Door latches NOTE: Black model shown. Also available in white. MICROWAVE OVEN MS3080XB...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
..33 If You Need Service Or Assistance Cooking Guide ... Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation Thank you for buying Page Please complete and mail the Owner Registra- tion Card provided with this product. complete the form below. Have this information ready if you need service or call with a question. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Electrical shock, fire or other hazards could result. 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. -
Page 4: Excessive Microwave Energy
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used tem- porarily, (a) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the ap- pliance, (b) the extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade grounding plug and a 3-slot recep-... -
Page 5: Getting Acquainted
Getting Acquainted 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 Open Button. Push button to open door. -
Page 6: Control Panel Features
Getting Acquainted Continued 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 7: Quick Reference Cooking Guide
Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking capabilities. quick reference when cooking. For more in-depth information, see the corresponding and Care Guide. You . . . If you want to . . . 1. - Page 8 Getting Acquainted Continued You . . . If you want to . . . Cook with more than one cycle Cooking with two or three cycles lets you cook at different Cook Powers, one after another. Using this function, you are able to fine-tune your cooking for better results.
- Page 9 You . . . If you want to . . . 1. Touch COOK TIME. Use the Minute Timer The Minute Timer lets you time any cooking activities in your kitchen. 3. Touch COOK POWER. 4. Touch the “0” Number Pad. 5.
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Page 10: Using Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Display/Clock and Indicators -Command Pads -Number Pads Instructions for each control are covered on the following pages. Read them carefully. When you first plug in the oven, a tone will sound and the Display will show “12:OOoo”. -
Page 11: Audible Signals
Display Messages will appear on the display to guide you with your cooking. If you attempt to enter unacceptable Display. Touch OFF/CANCEL instructions. Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. A programming will sound each time you touch a pad. -
Page 12: Cooking In Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Cooking in your microwave oven Although a new rating method’ rates these ovens at 800 watts, you may use a reliable cookbook with recipes developed for microwave ovens previously rated at 750 watts. To get the best cooking results: 9 ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recom- mended cooking time. -
Page 13: Cooking At Lower Cook Powers
Cooking at lower cook powers 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 recipes in the Cooking Guide tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. -
Page 14: Auto Cooking
Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Auto cooking Auto cooking provides six preset times. This provides a short-cut method for setting commonly used cooking times. This function allows you to cook popcorn, a baked potato, a dinner plate, a frozen entree, fresh vegetables, or reheat pizza by selecting the proper key. -
Page 15: Auto Weight Defrosting
Auto weight defrosting Use Auto Weight Defrost to thaw frozen food before cooking. This example shows the use of the MEAT Command Pad. For suggested defrost weight, see the “Auto weight defrost sequence list” on the next page. 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. - Page 16 Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Auto weight defrost sequence list SEQUENCE BEEF ..... Ground beef, Round steak, Cubes Meat LAMB ....Chops (1 -inch thick), Rolled roast PORK .
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Page 17: Cooking Automatically After Defrosting
Cooking automatically after defrosting The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the Cook cycle you have touched in. This example shows the use of the Meat Defrost cycle. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch MEAT. -
Page 18: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically. - Page 19 11. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want in the third cycle. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 5 minutes. 12. Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 14.
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Page 20: Using Child Lock
Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued Using child lock Your oven has a lockout feature that inactivates the microwave power. To set child lock: Touch OFF/CANCEL. Touch and hold “0” until “L” appears at the left of the Display and a single tone is heard. In this condition, the oven will not operate. -
Page 21: Using Warm Hold
Using WARM HOLD Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 minutes. WARM HOLD can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle. 1. Put cooked, hot food in oven and close door. 2. -
Page 22: Using The Minute Timer
Usin Your Microwave Oven Cont nued Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK TIME at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven will not operate while the Minute Timer is in use. -
Page 23: Using Delayed Start
Using delayed start The microwave oven can be set to start automati- cally at a later time. Use the Cook cycle at “0” Cook Power to delay the start of the second Cook cycle for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. - Page 24 Using Your Microwave Oven Contmued 10. Touch START/ENTER. The STAGE 1 and % POWER Indicators will stay on. During the STAGE 1 cycle the oven will be off, but the Display will count down the set time. After this time is up, the STAGE 2 and 3 cycles will begin.
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Page 25: Installation Instructions
Black - Kit No. 4319128 White - Kit No. 4319108 Cabinet trim kits are usually available from your Whirlpool Dealer. All kits can be ordered, by kit part number, by writing to: Whirlpool Corporation Attention: Customer Service Dept. -
Page 26: Grounding Instructions
Installation Instructions Continued 3. Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay 4. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper use of the grounding shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING 5. -
Page 27: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
Caring For Your Microwave Oven Glass tray Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or paper towel. The glass tray may be removed for cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven when glass tray is removed for cleaning. See page 31 for further information about the tray. -
Page 28: How Your Microwave Oven Works
How Your Microwave Oven Works Oien cavity Glass tray Metal flobr 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. Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. -
Page 29: Operating Safety Precautions
Operating Safety Precautions using the microwave oven, follow the Never cook or reheat a whole egg. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. - Page 30 Operating Safety Precautions Continued Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possible personal injury. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization.
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Page 31: Glass Tray
Carefully place cookware on glass tray to avoid possible breakage. Handle glass tray with care when removing from oven to avoid possible breakage. tray cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement. If glass... -
Page 32: General Information
Operating Safety Precautions Continued I1111 1 General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less Fuse box than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. -
Page 33: If You Need Service Or Assistance
If You Need Service Or Assistance We suggest you follow these steps: 1. Before calling for assistance . . . Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. If nothing operates: Is the power supply cord plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See pages 26 and 32.) - Page 34 Contact MACAP only when the dealer, autho- rized servicer and Whirlpool have failed to resolve your problem. Major Appliance Consumer Action Panel 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60606 MACAP will in turn inform us of your action.
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Page 35: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Introduction 1. How your microwave oven works Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves. Your microwave oven is constructed in such a way as to take advantage of microwave energy. Electricity is converted into microwave energy by the magnetron tube, and microwaves are then sent into the oven cavity... - Page 36 Cooking Guide Continued Covering: A cover traps heat and steam causing the food to cook more quickly. You may either use a lid or plastic wrap with a corner folded back to vent the excess steam. Recipes calling for covered microwavable casseroles the glass casserole covers to help retain the steam;...
- Page 37 8. Wicker, Straw, Wood: All of these materials are safe for brief use in your microwave oven. Remove any metal fittings. 9. Metal Utensils: Metal utensils and utensils with metal straps, clips, or screws should not be placed in your microwave oven while the oven is in operation.
- Page 38 Cooking Guide Continued Microwave cook power chart Your microwave oven is equipped with ten Cook Powers (11 Cook Powers including 0) to give you maximum flexibility and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, and one long tone automatically sound.
- Page 39 Auto weight defrost guide Meat FOOD SElTlNG Beef Remove thawed portions with Ground beef MEAT fork. Turn over. (bulk) Return remainder to oven. Ground beef MEAT Separate and rearrange. (patties) Turn over. Cover warm areas Pot roast MEAT chuck roast with aluminum foil.
- Page 40 Cooking Guide Continued Poultry FOOD SElTlNG Breasts POULTRY Separate and turn over. (boneless) Cover with wax paper. Separate pieces and rear- cut up POULTRY range. Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Turn over (end defrost breast- Whole POULTRY (under 4 Ibs) side down).
- Page 41 One touch cooking chart SElTING QUANTITY Popcorn 1 bag (3% 02) Pizza 1 slice (3 02) Reheat 1 cup Fresh Vegatable Frozen 1 package (10 oz) Entree Baked 1 medium (5 oz) Potato Dinner 1 serving Plate Meat Now, with the help of your microwave oven, you can serve twice the meal in half the time. Best of all, you don’t have to remember to take the meat out of the freezer in the morning for an evening meal.
- Page 42 Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME Beef Corned beef (Cook l), HIGH 15 minutes (3 Ibs) then then (Cook 2), 25-30 minutes per pound Cubes for stew (Cook l), HIGH (2 Ibs, inch 10 minutes then cubes) then...
- Page 43 Meat cooking table (continued) COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME Sirloin tip 9-l 1 minutes roast per pound (3-4 Ibs) RARE (135°F) 11-l 3 minutes per pound MEDIUM (160°F) 7-6 minutes Veal cutlets per pound (about 1 lb) 4 pieces Lamb Lamb roast, 12-l 3 minutes rolled,...
- Page 44 Cooking Guide Continued Meat cooking table (continued) COOK MEAT POWER COOKING TIME Hot dogs HIGH 20-30 seconds 30-45 seconds 45 seconds-l minute Ham, boneless 13-l 4 minutes fully cooked per pound 2 Ibs 5 Ibs Ham, center 4%5% minutes slice (1 lb) Loin roast, 16-17 minutes...
- Page 45 Stuffed flank steak 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced l/4 cup butter or margarine 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained l/4 teaspoon ground thyme % teaspoon ground black pepper 1 beef flank steak (about 1% pounds) 1 cup beef broth 1 can (10% ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup...
- Page 46 Cooking Guide Continued Poultry cooking table COOK POULTRY POWER COOKING TIME Chicken Breasts, boneless HIGH 1 half breast 6-6X minutes (4-5 oz) per pound 1 whole breast 5% 6% minutes (10-12 oz) per pound 2 whole breasts 5-6 minutes (20-24 oz) per pound Cut up fryer 5-6 minutes...
- Page 47 COOK POULTRY POWER COOKING TIME Drumsticks 14-16 minutes (1 X-2 Ibs) per pound Whole 4 minutes per HIGH (up to 12 Ibs) pound then then 6-7 minutes per pound Cornish Hens Whole HIGH 4%-5X minutes (1-l%lbs each) per pound Duckling (4-5 Ibs) HIGH 10 minutes...
- Page 48 Cooking Guide Continued Fish & shellfish Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave oven. Their naturally high moisture content means fast cooking. In just a few minutes, your seafood will be tender and moist, keeping its true flavor and mild taste.
- Page 49 Poached fish fillets 4 Orange Roughy fillets (1 to 1% pound) % cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine cut into %-inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion l/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Baked whitefish meuniere % cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces ‘/4 cup finely chopped parsely 1 tablespoon lemon juice...
- Page 50 Cooking Guide Continued Cakes & pies Make your very next cake or pie in your microwave oven. Not only will it cook in half the time, but it will be delicious! Microwave-cooked cakes are superior in texture, height, and lightness to those cooked in conventional ovens.
- Page 51 Convenience cakes and mixes cooking COOK CAKES & MIXES POWER COOKING TIME Cupcakes 4 cupcakes 1 X-2 minutes 6 cupcakes 2-2% minutes Date Bread Mix (17 02) 1 O-l 1 minutes Muffins (13 02) 2%3 minutes Fruitcake 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup raisins or dried currants 1 cup slivered almonds % cup candied cherries, halved...
- Page 52 Cooking Guide Continued Vegetables Veaetable cookina table VEGETABLES COOKING TIME Artichokes Fresh (8 oz each) HIGH 2 medium 8-9 minutes 4 medium 13-l 4 minutes Asparagus Fresh, spears HIGH 8-9 minutes (1 lb) Frozen, spears HIGH 7-8 minutes (10 02 pkg) Beans, green &...
- Page 53 Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES COOKING TIME Carrots Fresh, sliced HIGH 2 cups 5-6 minutes Frozen, crinkle HIGH cut (10 oz) 5X-6% minutes Frozen, whole HIGH baby 6%7% minutes (10 oz pouch) Cauliflower Fresh, whole HIGH 6-7 minutes (1 lb) Fresh, flowerets HIGH 2 cups...
- Page 54 Cooking Guide Continued Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES COOKING TIME Mushrooms Fresh, sliced HIGH (‘h lb) ~%Y/z minutes 4%-5X minutes (1 lb) Okra Frozen, whole HIGH (10 oz) 7-8 minutes Frozen, sliced HIGH (16 oz) 8X-91/2 minutes Onions Fresh, whole HIGH pearl 4%-5X minutes...
- Page 55 Vegetable cooking table (continued) VEGETABLES COOKING TIME sotatoes, white cut up HIGH 9-11 minutes (6-8 oz each) 4 medium White, whole baking HIGH (6-8 oz each) 1 potato 3%5% minutes 2 potatoes 5%-7X minutes 4 potatoes 1 O-l 2 minutes Rutabaga Fresh, whole HIGH...
- Page 56 Cooking Guide Continued Recipes Nachos 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean dip % cup shredded Cheddar cheese Sweet and sour tuna crackers 1 can (3% ounces) tuna, drained and flaked 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained % tablespoon...
- Page 57 Onion soup 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (10% ounces) condensed beef broth 1 slice of toasted French bread % cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Cheesy meatloaf ‘h pound lean ground beef egg, slightly beaten cup soft, fresh bread crumbs ‘/4...
- Page 58 Cooking Guide Continued Basic scrambled eggs TABLESPOONS TABLESPOONS TEASPOONS TEASPOONS EGGS OF MILK OF MILK I OF BUlTER OF BUlTER Basic omelet 1 tablespoon butter or margarine eggs 2 tablespoons milk ‘/a teaspoon salt dash of ground black pepper Cheeseburgers 1 pound lean ground beef 4 slices American process cheese 4 hamburger buns...
- Page 59 Banana bread 2 cups buttermilk baking mix % cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour l/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace l/4 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten 2/3 cup mashed banana 2/3 cup chopped dates 2/3 cup chopped walnuts Bran muffins % cup milk 1 egg...
- Page 60 Cooking Guide Continued Egg custard % cup milk eggs 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons grated lemon peel % teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt ground nutmeg Pineapple bread pudding cup butter or margarine package (3% ounces) instant vanilla pudding teaspoon cinnamon eggs, slightly beaten cups milk can (8% ounces) crushed pineapple,...
- Page 61 Appendix Reheating To heat or reheat successfully in the microwave, amount of food in order to determine the time needed to reheat. Arrange the food in a circular pattern best results. Room temperature food will heat faster than refrigerated food. Canned foods should be taken out of the can and placed in a microwavable microwavable lid or plastic wrap, vented.
- Page 62 Cooking Guide Continued Reheating (continued) COOK ITEM POWER COOKING TIME Sandwich Roll or 1 roll 10 to 15 seconds Vegetables 1 cup 1 to 1% minutes 4 cups 5% to 6% minutes SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Wrap in paper towel and place on roast rack. Cook covered in microwavable casserole;...
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Page 63: 1994 Whirlpool Corporation
If you need service, first see the “If You Need Service or Assistance” “If You Need Service or Assistance,” additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number, l-800-253-1301, 8 Registered Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Part No. 3874W500657l4358590 0 1994 Whirlpool Corporation WILL PAY FOR...