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- Page 1 User’s Manual Model and serial number label Auto &t guide Doorbtches \-93 MICROWAVE OVENS MTZ080xY...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Guide Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty 0 1991 Whirlpool Corporation Page Thank you for buying a Whirlpool 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
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 appli- ante. Fire may result. Do not store or use this appliance... - Page 4 You are responsible for: Installing and leveling the oven on a surface strong enough to support its weight, and where it is protected from the elements.* The micro- wave oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) for proper operation. Properly connecting the oven to electrical sup- ply and grounding...
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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 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 conlrol panel. -
Page 7: Quick Reference Cooking Guide
Quick reference cooking guide Your microwave oven gives you a wide range of cooking used as a quick reference when cooking. sections in this User’s Manual. Type of cooking High power cooking 1. Pul food in the oven and close the 2. - Page 8 Getting Acquainted Continued Type of cooking Pause 1. Put food In the oven and close the door. 2. Touch in the deslred cooking instructlon 3. Touch PAUSE. 4. Touch in the desired cooking instructlone 5. Touch START. Keep warm 1. Put cooked, close the door.
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Page 9: Using Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven Microwave oven controls There are three parts in the control section: - Digital Display/Clock and Indicator Lights - 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 88% If after you set the... -
Page 10: Audible Signals
Uslng Your Microwave Oven Continued 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. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. -
Page 11: Cooking In Your Microwave Oven
2. Touch Number Pads for the correct time of day. The Display will show what numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 3:25. 3. Touch START. The colon will stop flashing. The Clock is set. If you have touched in an incorrect time, such as 12:65, “Err”... -
Page 12: Cooking At High Cook Power
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven Continued Cooking at high cook power Follow these steps lo cook at HIGH power: Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch COOK 1. The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four O’s Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. -
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: Using Auto Set
Uslng Your Mlcrowave Oven Continued Touch START. The COOK 1 and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on to show that the oven is cooking in the first cycle at a Cook Power other than HIGH. The Display counts down the time to show how much cooking time is left in the first cycle For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display will show the Cook Power you selected. - Page 15 Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch AUTO SET. (Option: Skip to Step 6 if you want to use the preset cooking time and Cook Power.) The AUTO SET Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show 2 minutes, 30 seconds (or the time you have set as your favorite cycle).
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Page 16: Defrosting
Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Changing the preprogrammed setting You can change the preprogrammed cooking time and Cook Power in AUTO SET to the time and power you most often use. To change the AUTO SET setting, follow these steps: 1. - Page 17 Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST If the defrosting instructions call for stirring or turning over the food in the middle of the defrost cycle, program PAUSE after QUICK DEFROST. See pages 24-25 for more information. Standing time after defrosting For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting.
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Page 18: Cooking Automatically After Defrosting
Using Your Microwave Oven Continued 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. Put food in the oven and close the door. Touch QUICK DEFROST. The QUICK DE- FROST Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. - Page 19 8. Touch START. When you touch START, the QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on. All other Indicator Lights will go off. The Display counts down the time to show how much time is left in the Quick Defrost cycle. When the defrost time ends, the microwave oven automatically lets the food stand for the...
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Page 20: Cooking In More Than One Cook Cycle
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven Contlnued Cooking in 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 auto- matically. - Page 21 Select a Cook Power. To cook at HIGH power, skip to Step 10. To select another Cook Power, touch COOK POWER. The COOK POWER Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show “P-HI”. This shows the oven is prepro- grammed to cook at full (HIGH) power.
- Page 22 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Hints for cooking with more than one cycle You can program the cooking cycles in any order. However, when the microwave oven is started, it will automatically go through the cycles in the order of the examples described in this book. For example, if you program COOK 1, KEEP WARM and QUICK DEFROST, the microwave oven will automatically follow this sequence: QUICK...
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Page 23: Using Pause
Using PAUSE For best results, some recipes call for stirring, turning over or rearranging food, or for adding ingredients during cooking. Your microwave oven can be set to pause between COOK 1 and COOK 2, between AUTO SET and a following cycle, between QUICK DEFROST and a following cycle (except COOK l), or during QUICK DEFROST. - Page 24 Using Your Microwave Oven Continued ‘I Using PAUSE with QUICK DEFROST Your microwave oven can be set to pause halfway through QUICK DEFROST to allow you to stir, turn over or rearrange the food for more even defrosting. 1. Put frozen food in the oven and close the door. 2.
- Page 25 6. Open the door. You can stir, turn over or rearrange the food being defrosted, if needed. Close the door. 7. Touch START to continue QUICK DEFROST. NOTE: The oven will remain off until you touch START. When the defrost time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound.
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Page 26: Using Keep Warm
Using Your Microwave Oven Continued Using KEEP WARM Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). KEEP WARM can be used by itself, or it can automatically follow a Cook cycle. -
Page 27: Using The Minute Timer
Using the Minute Timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a minute timer. Use COOK 1 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. Touch COOK 1, The COOK 1 Indicator Light will come on and the Display will show four 0’s. -
Page 28: Using Delayed Start
Using Your Microwave Oven Continued . . m When the set time ends, “End” will show on the Display and 4 beeps will sound. (You can stop the beeping by opening the door or by touching CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the Display and a reminder tone will sound every 30 seconds (to remind you that the Minute Timer has ended) until the door is opened or CANCEL is touched. -
Page 29: Other Operating Hints
8. Touch START. The COOK 1 and COOK POWER Indicator Lights will stay on. During the Cook 1 cycle the oven will be off, but the Display will count down the set time. After this time is up, the Cook 2 cycle will begin. NOTE: If you hear the fan start when you touch START, you have not set the oven properly. -
Page 30: Installation Instructions
If there is any damage, please do not operate the unit until it has been checked by an authorized Whirlpool” and any repairs have been made. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table or shelf that is strong enough to hold the oven and the food and utensils you put in it. - Page 31 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” REMOVE THE to use an exten- oven, but if and polarized...
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Page 32: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
Caring For Your Microwave Oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge. The glass turntable may be removed for cleaning. Wash by hand in mild detergent or in a dishwasher. Do not operate the microwave oven when turntable is removed for cleaning. -
Page 33: How Your Microwave Oven Works
How Your Microwave Oven Works 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 can’t see them, but you can see what they do. The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves through. -
Page 34: Operating Safety Precautions
Operating Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electrical injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on page 3437. Never cook or reheat a whole egg. Steam build- up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. - Page 35 Do not heat, store or use flammable in or near the oven. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. 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 steriiize objects (baby bottles, etc.).
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Page 36: Glass Turntable
If glass turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement. When a browning dish is used, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the glass turntable. - Page 37 General information If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than the normal 120 volts, cooking times may be longer. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook Power for one minute.
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Page 38: If You Need Service Or Assistance
Contact MACAP only when the dealer, authorized servicer or 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. -
Page 39: 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 con- structed in such a way as to take advantage microwave energy. Electricity is converted microwave energy by the magnetron... - Page 40 Some of the recipes, particularly breads, cakes, and meats suggest that food be removed from the oven when it is still slightly under- cooked. This is not a mistake. When allowed to stand, the food will continue to cook outside the oven, as the heat trapped within the outer portions of the food gradually travels inward.
- Page 41 Turning Over: Larger sized food such as roasts and whole poultry should be turned over so that the top and bottom will cook evenly. It is also a good idea to turn over chicken pieces and chops. Arrangement: Since dense foods cook more slowly in the microwave, it makes sense to place thicker portions of meat, poultry, fish and vegeta-...
- Page 42 5. Microwave-Safe Utensils Never use metal or metal-trimmed utensils your microwave oven. Microwaves cannot penetrate metal. They will bounce off any metal object in the oven and cause “arcing”, which resembles ing. Most heat-resistant, nonmetallic cooking uten- sils are safe for use in your microwave However, some may contain materials that render them unsuitable for microwave cooking.
- Page 43 6. Some Microwaving Tips Boiling Water: Place 1 cup of water in a P-cup glass measure and cook uncovered minutes at Power Level 10, or until boiling. Instant Coffee: Place 6 ounces of water in a microwavable cup or mug. Cook uncovered 2 to minutes at Power Level 10, or until hot.
- Page 44 7. Microwave Power Levels Your microwave oven is equipped with ten power levels (11 levels including 0) to give you maximum flexibil- ity and control over cooking. When your cooking program is completed, table below will give you some idea of which foods are prepared at each of the various power levels. ”...
- Page 45 DEFROSTING CHART Amount Food (Weight, Size) Beef Roasts Chuck Pot Roast 3 pounds (1% to 2 inches thick) Boneless Rib pounds Roast, rolled and (4inch diameter) tied Beef Steaks Top Round Steak 1 pound inch thick) Round Steak, pounds Whole inch thick) ('12 T-bone Steak...
- Page 46 DEFROSTING CHART (continued) Amount Food (Weight, Size) Chicken’ Broiler-fryer, cut up 2% to 3 pounds to 2 pounds (2 whole) Cornish Hens’ 1 (1% pounds) 2 (1% pounds each) Duckling’ Whole 5 pounds Fish and Seafood Fish Fillets 1 pound block 2 pounds (2 l-pound blocks) Lobster Tails...
- Page 47 DEFROSTING CHART (continued) Amount Food (Weight, Size) Turkey’ Boneless Turkey Roast Turkey Breast 5 to 6 pounds Whole Turkey Up to 10 pounds Pork’ Boneless Loin 4 pounds Roast, rolled and tied Pork Chops 2 (4 ounces each) 4 (1 pound in all) (1% pounds in all) Spareribs 2 pounds...
- Page 48 MEAT Now with the help of your microwave, you can serve twice the meal in half the time. Best of all, you don’t have to take the meat out of the freezer in the morning for an evening meal. Defrosting techniques to remember and fast cooking eliminate all these meal-planning Cooking Meat: Tips &...
- Page 49 MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Power Meat Level 10-11 minutes Rib roast, rolled (3-4 Ibs.) RARE (135OF) MEDIUM (155OF) 12-14 minutes WELL (165OF) Rump roast, 16-16 minutes rolled (3-4 Ibs.) RARE (135F) la20 MEDIUM (155“F) Sirloin tip roast (3-4 Ibs.) RARE (135V) MEDIUM (155°F) Veal cutlets, (about 1 lb.)
- Page 50 MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Power Meat Level PORK Bacon slices HIGH 2 slices V/z-2 minutes 4 slices 21/z-3% minutes 6 slices Canadian bacon HIGH 2 slices 30-45 seconds 4 slices 45 seconds-l 6 slices l-l% minutes Chops (5-7 oz. each) la20 2 chops la17 minutes...
- Page 51 MEAT COOKING TABLE (continued) Power Meat Level HIGH Sausage patties, Fresh (2 oz. each) 2 patties l%-2 minutes 4 patties 2%3 minutes 6 patties Spareribs 22-27 minutes (2’/2-3% Ibs.) then 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced l/4 cup butter or margarine 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped...
- Page 52 POULTRY Microwave-cooked chicken is juicy and succulent. crisper, conventional crust, pop the poultry in your conventional same technique is also convenient when barbequing. flash-cook on the grill for that barbeque flavor. Cooking Poultry: Tips & Techniques Defrost poultry completely before cooking. Arrange poultry so that thicker pieces face the outside of the baking dish.
- Page 53 POULTRY COOKING TABLE (continued) Power Poultry Level TURKEY Breast, boneless 16-20 minutes (2-3 Ibs.) Breast, whole HIGH (4-9 Ibs.) then Drumsticks 14-16 minutes (1’/2-2 Ibs.) Whole HIGH 4 minutes per pound (up to 12 Ibs.) then CORNISH HENS Whole HIGH 4%-5%minutes (l-l% Ibs.
- Page 54 FISH & SHELLFISH Fish and shellfish cook well in the microwave. 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. Cooking Fish & Shellfish: Tips & Techniques Completely defrost fish and shellfish before cooking.
- Page 55 4 Orange Roughy fillets (1 to 1 pound) VZ cup dry white wine 3 tablespoons butter, or margarine cut into S-inch slices 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion V4 teaspoon ground black pepper % cup butter or margarine, into pieces l/4 cup finely chopped parsley 1 tablespoon...
- Page 56 CAKES & PIES Make your very next cake or pie in the microwave. Not only do they cook in half the time, but they are deli- cious! Cakes are superior in texture, height, and lightness to conventional flaky. Microwave Cakes & Pies: Tips & Techniques When making pie fillings, slightly reduce the amount of liquid given in the conventional Pastry will not brown, but it does come out extra flaky.
- Page 57 CONVENIENCE CAKES AND MIXES COOKING TABLE (continued) Power Cakes & Mixes Level Cupcakes 4 cupcakes 6 cupcakes Date Bread Mix (17 oz.) Muffins (13 oz.) 1 cup chopped dried apricots 1 cup raisins or dried currants 1 cup slivered almonds V4 cup candied cherries, halved...
- Page 58 VEGETABLES VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE Vegetables Cooking Beets Fresh HIGH 14%15% (1 lb.) Broccoli Fresh, spears HIGH 5-6 minutes (1 lb.) Frozen, chopped HIGH (10 oz.) 6-7 minutes Frozen, spears HIGH (10 oz.) 5%-6V2 minutes Brussels Sprouts Fresh, HIGH (1 lb.) 51/z-61/2 minutes 3-4 cups Frozen,...
- Page 59 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (continued) Vegetables Cooking Corn Fresh, HIGH 2 ears 7%-91/z minutes 4 ears 9%11% minutes Frozen, on cob HIGH 2 ears 5-6 minutes 4 ears lo%-11% minutes Frozen, kernels HIGH (10 oz.) 4-5 minutes Eggplant Fresh, whole HIGH (1 lb.) S/z-6% minutes Fresh, cubed...
- Page 60 VEGETABLE COOKING TABLE (continued) Cooking Vegetables Peas, black eyed Frozen HIGH (16 oz.) 9-10 minutes Peas, green Fresh HIGH 11-13 mmutes (1 lb.) 4 cups Frozen HIGH 3-4 mmutes (9 oz. pouch) Frozen HIGH (10 oz ) 3V2-4V2 minutes Potatoes, sweet cut up (6-8 oz each) HIGH...
- Page 61 VEGETAGLE COOKING TABLE (continued) Vegetables Cooking Squash, spaghettt Fresh, (2-3 Ibs.) HIGH 1 medium whole 11-12 minutes Succotash, Frozen, HIGH (10 oz.) 5-6 mmules Turnips, Fresh, HIGH (1 lb.) 9-10 minutes Zucchini Fresh, sliced HIGH (1 lb.) 7-8 mmutes 4 cups Fresh, whole, HIGH (1 lb.)
- Page 62 RECIPES 15 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons jalapeno bean VZ cup shredded Cheddar cheese can (3% ounces) tuna, drained and flaked package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained VZ tablespoon white vinegar Ve teaspoon curry powder 24 crackers or melba toast rounds l/z cup finely chopped...
- Page 63 1 cup thinly sliced onions 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 can (lOi/ ounces) condensed beef broth 1 slice of toasted French bread VZ cup shredded Swiss cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese VZ pound lean ground beef 1 egg, slightly beaten ‘13 cup soft, fresh bread crumbs...
- Page 64 Basic Scrambled Eggs Eggs Tablespoons Teaspoons of Butter of Milk 1 tablespoon butter or margarine eggs 2 tablespoons milk I/e teaspoon salt dash of ground black pepper 1 pound ground lean beef 4 slices American process cheese 4 hamburger buns 8 slices dark rye or pumpernickel bread,...
- Page 65 2 cups buttermilk baking mix VZ cup packed dark brown sugar 3 tablespoons flour l/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace l/4 cup milk 1 egg, slightly beaten K cup mashed banana % cup chopped dates 213 cup chopped walnuts ‘h cup milk 1 egg % cup whole bran cereal ‘14 cup vegetable...
- Page 66 Egg Custard 1. Pour milk into a ~-CUP glass measuring cup. Cook 3% to % cup milk 4% minutes at Power Level 6 or until almost boiling. Beat eggs 2 tablespoons sugar eggs slightly in a mixing bowl; add remaining 2 tablespoons grated lemon except nutmeg.
- Page 67 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 for 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 ble lid or plastic wrap, vented.
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Page 68: Whirlpool Microwave Oven Warranty
B. Repairs when microwave oven is used in other than normal, single-family C. In-home service. The unit must be taken to an authorized Whirlpool”” service company. D. Damage to microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool.