Whirlpool MT2081XB User manual

UseAndCare
A Note to You ................2
Microwave Oven
Safety .............................3
Installation
lnstructlons ...................8
Gettlng to Know
Your Microwave
Oven .............................10
Using Your
Mlcrowave Oven .........18
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven .........31
Cooking Guide ............32
Questions and
Answers .......................36
If You Need
Assistance
or Service ,................... 37
Warranty ......................40
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MICROWAVE OVEN
MODELS MT2081XB MT41 1IXB
PART NO. 3874WROO549/43S8S26Rev. A

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL0 appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely.
Please read it carefully.
Also, please amplete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains warning symbds and statements. Please pay special attention to these
symbols and fdlow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the
warning symbol.
I
This sydol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal iniirv. I
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-1301,
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 ‘lf You Need Assistance or Service” on page 37. 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 thii 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 Nu&r Dsskr Name
Serial NuWr Deekr Phone
Purchase Date
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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installatiun and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
l Read afl instructiorw bdore using the
microwave oven.
l Read and follow the specifii ‘PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.
‘This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to property grounded outlet.
See ‘GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 9.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions found on page 9.
l Some products such as whole eggs in the
shell and sealed containers - for example,
cbsedgfaasjars-coufdexpbdeand
should not be heated in this oven.
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
usecormsivechemicelsorvaporsinthis
appliance. This type of oven is specifically
desiinedtoheatorcodcfood.ltisnot
designed for industrial or t&oratory use.
l As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
l Donotoperatethisapptianceifithasa
damagedcordorptug,ifitisnotworking
properfy,orifithasbeendamagedor
dropped. Electrical shock, fire, or other
hazards could result.
l This appliance should be serviced only
by qualii service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any opening on
the appdiance. Fire could result.
l Do not store or use this appliance
outdwrs. Do not use thii product near
water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pod, and the like.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
l See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 31.
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliince if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Paper could char or bum, and some
plastics could melt if used when
heating foods.
- Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensits are not suitable and it is
diffiiult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
continued on next page
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l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity (continued):
- Test dinnerwan or cookware beform
using. To test a dish for safe use, put
it into the oven with a cup of water
besiie it. Cook at 166% cook power
for one minute. If the dish gets hot
andwaterstayscooJ,donotusett.
Some dishes (melamine, some
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb
microwave energy, hecoming too hot
to handle and slowing cooking times.
Ccbking in metal containers not
designed for microwave use could
damage the oven, as could containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic hags before placing hag in
oven.
-Donotusethecavityforstorage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
whennotinuse.
- Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this appliance.
-Donotmountunitoverornearany
portbn of a heating or cooking appliince
-Donotmountoverasink.
- Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
operation.
l Read and follow “Operating safety
precautbns” starting on page 6.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a bnger cord.
2. Lonaer cord sets 01extension cords an
3.
avaLbleandmaybeusedifcareis
exercised in their use.
Ifabngcordorextensbncordisused
tenporarity, (a) the marked electrbal
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, 34re cord that has a 3-blade
- If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door cbsed, turn
oven off, and discmmct the power
cordorshuloffpoweratthefuseor
circuit breaker panel.
&oundii plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appli-
ante, 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 electriciin must install a
propedy grounded and polarized 3-
prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY...
DOnot attempt to operate this oven with (1) Door (bent),
the door open since open-door operation (2) Hinges and latches (broken or
can result in harmful exposure to micro- b-f-a,
wave energy. It is important not to defeat (3) Door seats and sealing surfaces.
or tamper with the safety interlocks. Do not operate the microwave oven if the
Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken.
front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualifii service
SUrfaCeS.
oersonnel after a reuair is made.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particufarty important that the oven
door close pmperly and that there is no
damage to the:
’ The oven should i-rotbe adjusted or
repaired by anyone excefA pmperly
qualified service personnel.
Do not operate the microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, or damage when
using the microwave oven, follow the
precautbns on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whoie agg Inside
the ahail. Steam buildup in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and bum you, and
possibly damage the oven. slice hard-bow
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to expkxie.
Cover poached eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Stir before Ming
For best rosutts, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may becofne over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a
budnoiseduringorafterheatingorwhen
adding ingredients (coffee granuk3s, tea
bags, etc.) resu#i in harm to the oven and
possible personal injury.
Never lean on the door or allow a chiM to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could resutt.
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 slightty
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside 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.
lf you practice programming the oven,
put a container of water in the oven.
DOnotuSe~WspaperOrOtherprintd
paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire
couki result.
Do not try to melt paraffii wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to
pass through it.
Do not operate in the microwave mode
unless the glass tumtabte is securely in
place and can rotate freely. The turntable
can rotate in either direction.
Make surs the turntable is correct-side
up in oven. Csrefully place cookware on
turntable to avoid possible breakage.
Handle turntable with care when remov-
ing from oven to avoid possible breakage.
If turntable cracks or breaks, contact your
Whlklpool dealerfora replacernerd.
When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least
%6 inch above the turntable. Follow direc-
tions supplii with browning dish.
General information
Circuit breaker
If your eloctrk power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 vofts, cooking
times may be longer. Have a qualified
electriciin check your electrical system.
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Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven, carefulfy read the folbwing instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean
inside it with a soft, damp cbth. 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
Whir@ml service technician and any
repairs made.
2. Put the oven on a cart, counter, table, or
shelfthatisstrongenoughtoholdthe
oven and the food and utensils you put in
it. (lhs control side of the unit is the
heavy side. Use can when handling.)
The weight of Model MT2081 XB is
approximately 31 bs (14 kg). The weight
of Model MT4111XB is appmxirnatefy 34
lbs (15.3 kg). The microwave oven should
be at a terrperature above 50°F (10°C)
for proper operation.
Exhawtvents
(on bottom in front) wlnw
vent8
(on side)
NOTE: Do not block the exhaust vents or
rear air intake openings. Allow a few inches
of space at back of oven where intake
openings are bcated. Bbcking 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 pke to ensure proper airfbw.
Fin Hazard
Donotinstalltheovennexttoorovera
’ heat source (for example, a cooktop or
range). Also, do not install oven in any
area where excessive heat and steam
are generated.
Failure to folbw the above could resuft
, in fire, electrical shock, excessive expo-
sure to microwave energy, or other
personal injury.

3.Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) Ris
names. A 120 Volt, 50 Hz, AC only, 15 recommended that a separate circuit
amp fused electrical suppfy is required. serving only this appliance be provided.
..GROUNDINGINSlRUCllONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug could result in
a risk of electrical shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.
5. For your personaI safety, this appliance It is the personal responsibilii and obliga
must be grounded. ln the event of an tion of the customer to have a properly
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces grounded and correctly polarized 3prong
the risk of electrical shock by providing an wall receptacle installed by a qualifted
escape wire for the electric current. This electrician.
appliance is equipped with a polarized 3- Consult a qualii electrician if the
prong grounding plug. lt must be plugged groundii instructions are not completely
into a correctly polarized math 3prong ur&rstood, or if doubt exists as to whether
smwrding tvpe -u recept%cle,propee the appliince is properly grounded.
installed and grounded in accordance It is not recommended to use an
with the National Electrical Code and extenslon cord with your mkrowave
local codes and ordinances. lf a mating oven, but if you find it necessary to
wall receptacle is not available or il you do ao tempomrily (until a properly
are not sure it the wall receptacle is grounded and polarized, *prong recep-
properly grounded and polarized, have it taxlo la inatalkd), use only a heavy duty,
chedced by a qualified electriciin. UL Mod, 3-win grounding typa oxten-
sion cord contalnlng three M-gauge
3-prong groundlng
type wall recelptack
a
1-1 (minimum) copper wirer. tt must not be
longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10
feet may affect the cooking performance of
3gwyw-3g your microwave oven). The plug on the
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extension cord must fii into a 3prong
grounding type wall receptacle (as shown
!/ -’ \ on this page) and the receptacle end of the
power extensbn cord must accept the 3prong
l uppfycord I
Grounding
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
Prow
6.
TTY
To test the oven, plug it into the 7. Thia mkrowavo oven is designed for
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l - pmperelectricaiwtlet. Put uaa in the household only and must
~oneclp(25omL)ofcold not be ussd for commercial purposes.
water in a glass container in the Do not remove the door, control panel,
oven. Cbse the door. Make sure it latches. or cabinet at any time. The unit is
FdbwthedireotiionpagelQtosetthe equipped with high voltage and should be
oventocookfor2minutes.Whenthetime serviced by an authorized Whirlpool
islp,thewatershoddbeheated. service techniciin.
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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 Thir Section Pa!iP Page
How mkrowavo cooking works ........10 Setting tits dock ................................ 15
Microwave oven features .................. 12 Using the Minute Timer ..................... 16
Control panel festures .......................13
How microwave cooking
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it’s this heat that cc&s the
I--l
works
Magnetron
looa.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the oven where they contact food
as it turns on the turntable.
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