Whirlpool MT2070XAB User manual

A Note To You 2
Understanchg Micro-
waveOvenSafetY 3
installation
lnsbuctions 8
Getting To Know Your
Microwave Oven IO
Using Your
Microwave Oven 17
Caring For Your
Microwave Oven 36
Cooking Guide 37
Questions And
Answers 41
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Warranty 44
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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.
You have purchased a quality, war/d-c/ass home appliance. Years of engineering experience have
gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we
have developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information on how to operate and
maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and
mail the Ownership Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you
about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols
and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such dangers
as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical
shock.
This symbol will help you avoid actions which
could cause product damage (scratches,
dents, etc.) and damage to your personal
property.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see
‘If You Need Assistance Or Service” on page 42. If you need further help, feel free to call our
Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete
model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number
plate (see diagram on page 12). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for
you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and
telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

Understanding Microwave
Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Mkrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effklent operation. However,
as wlth any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon and safety precautions whkh must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operatlon and prevent damage to the unlt.
persons, exposure to excessive mkrowave energy, or damage
when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow bask precautions,
lncludlng the followlng:
l Read all instructions before using the l This appliance should be serviced only by
microwave oven. qualified service personnel. Call an author-
@Read and follow the specific ‘PRECAU- ized WhirlpoolSM service company for
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- examination, repair or adjustment.
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE l Do not cover or block any opening on the
ENERGY” found on page 5. appliance. Fire may result.
l This appliance must be grounded. Con- . Do not store or use this appliance out-
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on doors. Do not use this product near water-
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
page 9. basement, or near a swimming pool, and
l Install or locate this appliance only in the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 8. l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Some products such as whole eggs in the l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
shell and sealed containers-for example, l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
closed glass jars-may explode and should counter.
not be heated in this oven. l See door surface and interior cleaning
l Do not heat, store or use flammable instructions on page 36.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes can l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
create a fire hazard or explosion. -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
l Use this appliance only for its intended use appliance if paper, plastic, or other
as described in this manual. Do not use combustible materials are placed inside
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can
appliance. This type of oven is specifically char or bum, and some plastics can melt
designed to heat or cook food. It is not if used when heating foods.
designed for industrial or laboratory use. - Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
l As with any appliance, close supervision is utensils are not suitable and it is difficutt
necessary when used by children. to maintain appropriate deep frying
l Do not operate this appliance if it has a temperatures.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
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-Test dlnnenvare or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water beside
it. Cook on 100% Cook Power for one
minute. lt the dlsh gets hot and water
stays cool, do not use It. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Cooking in metal contain-
ers not designed for microwave use can
damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
-If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and disconnect the power cord or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
-Do not mount over a sink.
- Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
l Read and follow “Operating Safety Precau-
tions” starting on page 6.
l 1. A short power-supply cord is provided
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.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-
type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appli-
ance, and (c) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. A qualified electrician must install a
properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOIDPOSSIBLE
EXPOSURETOEXCESSIVE
MICROWAVEENERGY...
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since opendoor operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven should be checked
for microwave leakage by qualified service
personnel after a repair is made.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It
is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage
to the:
The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
Do not operate the microwave oven with the
outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
using the microwave oven, follow the
Never cook or reheat a whole egg lnslde
the shell. Steam build-up 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.
Cover poached eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Stir before heating
For best results, stlr thick llqulds several
times before heatlng or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a loud
noise during or after heating or when adding
ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in harm to
the oven and possible personal injury.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury could
result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not
heat containers, but the hot food does.
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result.
At the end of the recommended cooking time,
potatoes should be slightly firm because they
will continue cooking during standing time.
Alter mlcrowavlng, wrap potatoes in foil and
set aslde for 5 minutes. They will finish
cooking while standing.
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Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.
Product life may be shortened.
If you practice programming the oven, put a
container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the oven door to look wavy
after the oven has been running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because it allows microwaves to pass through it.
Glao turn&a
Do not operate in the microwave mode unless
the glass turntable is securely in place and can
rotate freely. The turntable can rotate in either
direction.
Make sure support base is all the way on
the shaft in oven cavity floor. Make sure
support rollers are completely inside center
circle of turntable for proper rotation.
Make sure the glass turntable is correct-side
up in oven. Car&My place cookware on glass
turntable to avoid possible breakage.
Handle glass turntable with care when
removing from oven to avoid possible break-
age. If glass turntable cracks or breaks,
contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replace-
ment.
When you use a browning dish, the brown-
ing dish bottom must be at least 940inch above
the glass turntable. Follow directions supplied
with browning dish.
General information
It your electrk power llna or outlet vottago
is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be
longer. Have a qualified electriiian check
your electrical system.
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installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefully read the following instructions.
Installing your microwave oven
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for
damage such as misaligned door, damage
around the door, or dents inside the oven or
on the exterior. If there is any damage, do
not operate the unit until it has been
checked by an authorized WhirlpoolSM
service technician and any repairs made.
2. 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. (ll~e
control slde of the unlt Is the heavy side.
Use care when handllng.) The weight of
Model MT2070XA is approximately 35 Ibs
(15.75 kg). The weight of Model MT3090XA
is approximately 50 Ibs (22.5 kg). The
microwave oven should be at a temperature
above 50°F (10%) for proper operation.
(Rear
exhaust
vents for
Model
MT2070XA-
not shown)
Exhaust vents
(Model MT3090~ only)
Power supply
cord
Exhaust vents (not sho?m)
Air intake openings
Fire, Electrkal Shock, Excesslvo Ex~o-
sure To Mlcrowave Energy, Personal
InJury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not block the rear air intake openings
or exhaust vents. Allow a few inches of
space at back of oven where intake
opening and exhaust vents are located.
Blocking the air intake openings and
exhaust vents can cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results. Make
sure the microwave oven legs are in
place to ensure proper airflow.
l Do not install the oven next to or over a
heat source (for example, a cooktop or
range). Also, do not install oven in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated. This could cause a fire,
electrical shock, excessive exposure to
microwave energy, other personal injury
or damage to the outside of the cabinet.
Built-in kits
You can build your microwave oven into a wall
or cabinet by using one of the following kits. Do
not build in your microwave oven within 2 feet
of any gas or electric range, cooktop or oven.
For Model MT3OQOXA:
- 24’ for black models (MK30Q4XAB
[43 192491)
-24’ for white models (MK30Q4XAQ
[43 192481)
For Model MT207OXA:
- 24’ for black models (MK2074XAB
[4378054])
- 24’ for white models (MK2074XAQ
[4378053])
These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kii, it
can be ordered by writing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
OR by returning the customer order card
enclosed with your Use and Care Guide.

3. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is recommended that a separate circuit
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp serving only this appliance be provided.
fused electrical supply is required. (Time-
delay fuse is recommended.)
&GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electrical
shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE
POWER SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
5. For your personal safety. this appliance It is the personal responsibility and obligation
must be grounded. In the event of an of the customer to have a properly grounded
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces and correctly polarized 3-prong wall recep-
the risk of electrical shock by providing an tacle installed by a qualified electrician.
escape wire for the electric current. This Consult a qualified electrician if the
appliance is equipped with a polarized grounding instructions are not completely
3-prong grounding plug. It must be understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
plugged into a correctly polarized mating the appliance is properly grounded.
3-prong grounding type wall receptacle, It Is not recommended to use an exten-
properly installed and grounded in accor- slon cord wlth your mkrowave oven, but It
dance with the National Electrical Code you tlnd tt necessary to do so temporarlly
and local codes and ordinances. If a (untll a properly grounded and polarized
mating wall receptacle is not available or if 3-prong receptacle Is Installed), use only a
you are not sure if the wall receptacle is heavy duty UL llsted 3-wire groundlng
properly grounded and polarized, have it type extension cord contalnlng three
checked by a qualified electrician. 16-gauge (mlnlmum) copper wlres. It must
- -
Sprang grounding type I.--,
wall receptacle
cord
*a
not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than
10 feet may affect the cooking performance of
your microwave oven). The plug on the
&prong grounding
plug ;fB
I
Power rupply i cp 0
extension cord must fit into a 3-prong ground-
ing type wall receptacle (as shown on this
page) and the receptacle end of the extension
‘\
cord must accept the 3-prong grounding plug
/’ of the microwave oven.
Grounding prong
6. -. -
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To test the oven, plug it into the 7. Thls mlcrowave oven Is deslgned tor use
I proper electrical outlet. Put In the household only and must not be
about one cup (250mL) of cold used for commercial purposes.
water in a glass container in the Do not remove the door, control panel or
oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped with
Follow the directions on page 18 to set the high voltage and should be serviced by an
oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time authorized WhirfpoolSL”service technician.
is up, the water should be heated.
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Getting To Know Your
Microwave Oven
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use.
In This Section
Page Page
How your mlcrowave oven works ......lO Setting the clock .............................15
Mlcrowave oven features ....................12 Uslng the Minute Timer ..................16
Control panel features .........................13
How your microwave oven works
Mlcrowave 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 do.
-0v.m cavity
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the
oven where they contact food as it turns on the
glass turntable.
Your mlcrowave oven has the Whlrlpool
patented DUO SYSTEMTY heating system,
which releases microwaves in two locations
(one above food and one at bottom of food) for
perfectly uniform cooking.
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