Whirlpool MT6125XBB/Q User manual

A Note To You 2
Understanding
Microwave Oven
safety 3
Installation
Instructions 8
Getting To Know
Your Microwave
Oven 10
Using Your
Microwave Oven 18
Caring For Your
Microwave Oven 39
Cooking Guide 40
Questions And
Answers 44
HYou Need
Assistance
Or Service 45
Warranty 48
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
MICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL MT6125XBB/Q

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A Note To You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
You have purchased a quality, wor/cMass 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, 1-800-253-l 301,
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 45. 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
T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. How-
ever, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which
must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the
unit.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam-
age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau-
tions, including the following:
. Read all instructions before using the l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven. by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- authorized Whirlpool@ service company
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- for 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
nect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” outdoors. Do not use this product near
found on page 9. water-for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
l Install or locate this appliance only in pool, and 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
closed glass jars-may explode and or counter.
should not be heated in this oven. l See door surface and interior cleaning
l Do not heat, store or use flammable instructions on page 39.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes can l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
create a fire hazard or explosion. cavity:
l Use this appliance only for its intended -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
use as described in this manual. Do not appliance if paper, plastic, or other
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this combustible materials are placed inside
appliance. This type of oven is specifically the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
designed to heat or cook food. It is not can char or burn, and some plastics
designed for industrial or laboratory use. can melt if used when heating foods.
l As with any appliance, close supervision -Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
is necessary when used by children. utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
l Do not operate this appliance if it has a to maintain appropriate deep frying
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working temperatures.
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
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-Test dinnerware or cookware before -Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
using. To test a dish for safe use, put poses. Do not leave paper products,
it into the oven with a cup of water cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
beside it. Cook at 100% Cook Power when not in use.
for one minute. If the dish gets hot -Do not mount over a sink.
and water stays cool, do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some -Do not store anything directly on top of
the appliance when appliance is in
ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb operation.
microwave energy, becoming too hot
to handle and slowing cooking times. l Read and follow “Operating safety precau-
Cooking in metal containers not tions” starting on page 6.
designed for microwave use can l
1. A short power-supply cord is provided
damage the oven, as can containers to reduce the risks resulting from
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, becoming entangled in or tripping over
staples, metallic glaze or trim). a longer cord.
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
plastic bags before placing bag in are available and may be used if care
oven. is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
c \ temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
L 7 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 ground-
ing-type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appli-
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t L ) ante, and (c) the longer cord should be
-If materials inside the oven should arranged so that it will not drape over
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn the countertop or tabletop where it can
oven off, and disconnect the power be pulled on by children or tripped over
cord or shut off power at the fuse or accidentally.
circuit breaker panel. 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 open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to micro-
wave 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.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the microwave oven, follow
the precautions on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
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, stir any liquid several
times before heating 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. After microwaving,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.

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.
Glass turntable
Do not operate the microwave oven 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. Carefully place cookware
on glass turntable to avoid possible break-
age.
Handle glass turntable with care when
removing from oven to avoid possible
breakage. If glass turntable cracks or
breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a
replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least
% inch above the glass turntable. Follow
directions supplied with browning dish.
General information
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.
Fuse box
If your electric power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking
times may be longer. Have a qualified
electrician check your electrical system.

Installation Instructions
Before you begin operating the oven,
carefully read the following instructions.
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean
inside it with a soft, damp cloth. Check for
damage such as misaligned door, dam-
age 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
Whirlpool@ 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. (The control side of the unit is the
heavy side. Use care when handling.)
The weight of the oven is approximately
35 Ibs (15.75 kg). The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F
(10%) for proper operation.
Air
intake
openings
Power
suPPlY
cord -
-ire, Electrical Shock, Excessive Expo-
sure To Microwave Energy, Personal
Injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not block the rear air intake open-
ings 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 open-
ings 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) without a UL approved trim kit
or without being in a UL approved built-
in configuration. Also, do not install
oven in any area where excessive heat
and steam are generated. This could
cause a fire, electrical shock, exces-
sive exposure to microwave energy,
other personal injury or damage to the
outside of the cabinet.
Built-in kits
You can build in your microwave oven by
using one of the trim kits listed on page 15.
These kits are available from your Whirlpool
Dealer. If your dealer does not stock the kit it
can be ordered, by kit part number, by
writing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Drive
LaPorte, IN 46350
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Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is
nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or recommended that a separate circuit
20 amp fused electrical supply is required. serving only this appliance be provided.
.aGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
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 obliga-
must be grounded. In the event of an tion of the customer to have a properly
electrical short circuit, grounding re- grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong
duces the risk of electrical shock by wall receptacle installed by a qualified
providing an escape wire for the electric electrician.
current. This appliance is equipped with Consult a qualified electrician if the
a polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It grounding instructions are not completely
must be plugged into a correctly polar- understood, or if doubt exists as to whether
ized mating 3-prong grounding type wall the appliance is properly grounded.
receptacle, properly installed and It is not recommended to use an
grounded in accordance with the extension cord with your microwave
National Electrical Code and local codes oven, but if you find it necessary to do
and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- so temporarily (until a properly
tacle is not available or if you are not grounded and polarized 3-prong recep-
sure if the wall receptacle is properly tacle is installed), use only a heavy duty,
grounded and polarized, have it UL listed, 3-wire grounding type exten-
checked by a qualified electrician. sion cord containing three 16-gauge
3-prong grounding
a
I/’ (minimum) copper wires. It must not be
type wall receptacle --- ) J@
0 longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10
feet may affect the cooking performance of
3-prong grounding
B
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Plug >’ 0 i@ your microwave oven). The plug on the
extension cord must fit into a 3-prong
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i grounding type wall receptacle (as shown
Power supply on this page) and the receptacle end of the
cord i extension cord must accept the 3-prong
grounding plug of the microwave oven.
Grounding
prong
Ii- !I-
D Totesttheoven,plugitinto 7. This microwave oven is designed for
L- the proper electrical outlet. use in the household only and must not
Put about one cup (250 mL) of be used for commercial purposes.
cold water in a glass container in the oven. Do not remove the door, control panel
Close the door. Make sure it latches. or cabinet at any time. The unit is equipped
Follow the directions on page 19 to set the with high voltage and should be serviced
oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time by an authorized Whirlpool@ service
is up, the water should be heated. technician.
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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 microwave oven works ...10 Built-in kits ............-- ,...... - .........15
Microwave oven features .................12 Setting the clock ............................16
Control panel features .....................13 Using the Minute Timer .................17
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 cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
Magnetron
mij
Oven 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.
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