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UseAndCare
Table of Contents
(complete) ................... 2
A Note to You ................. 3
Microwave
Oven Safety.. ................... 4
Installation
Instructions ..................... 9
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven .......... 11
Using Your Microwave
Oven .............................. 18
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven .......... 27
Cooking Guide ............. 28
Questions and
Answers.. ...................... 31
Troubleshooting .......... 32
Requesting Assistance
or Service ..................... 34
Index ............................. 35
Warranty ....................... 36
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MICROWAVE OVEN
MODELS MT7076XD MT7078XD
MT71 16XD MT71 18XD
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Table of Contents
A Note to You ............................................ 3
Microwave Oven Safety ............................ 4
Important safety instructions ................. 4
Precautions to avoid possible exposure
to excessive microwave energy ............ 6
Operating safety precautions ................ 7
Installation Instructions ........................... 9
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ...................................... 11
How your microwave oven works ....... 11
Microwave oven features .................... 13
Control panel features ......................... 14
Setting the clock ................................. 16
Using ADD MINUTE ........................... 17
Using Your Microwave Oven .................. 18
Getting the best cooking results .......... 18
Cooking at high cook power ................ 18
Cooking at different cook powers ........ 19
Cooking with more than one
cook cycle .......................................... 21
Using BAKED POTATOES.. ................ 22
Using POPCORN ............................... 23
Using FROZEN ENTREE ................... 24
Using DEFROST ................................ 25
Defrosting Tips.. .................................. 26
Caring for Your Microwave Oven.. .......... 27
Cooking Guide ........................................ 28
Reheating tips.. ................................... 28
Microwave cooking tips ...................... 29
Questions and Answers .......................... 31
Troubleshooting ....................................... 32
Requesting Assistance or Service ........ .34
Index ........................................................ 35
Warranty .................................................. 36
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ 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 is full of valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please
read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Please record your model’s information.
Whenever you call to request service for
Model Number
your appliance, you need to know your
complete model number and serial number.
Serial Number
You’can find this information on the model
Purchase Date
and serial number plate (see diagram on
page 13 for location of plate).
Please also record the purchase date of
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
your appliance and your dealer’s name,
address, and telephone number.
Dealer Phone
Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.
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Our Consumer Assistance Center
number is toll-free 24 hours a day.
I-800-253-1 301 I
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Microwave Oven Safety
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains safety statements under
warning symbols. Please pay special
attention to these symbols and follow any
instructions given. Here is a brief explana-
tion of the use of the symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
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.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
*Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
*Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.
l This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC-
TIONS” found on page 10.
*Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa-
tion Instructions found on page 9.
aSome products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers -for
example, closed glass jars - could
explode and 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.
*Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
*As with any appliance, close supervi-
sion is necessary when used by
children.
l Do not operate this appliance if it has
a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Electrical shock,
fire, or other hazards could result.
aThis appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance. Fire could result.
*Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near
water-for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
*Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
*Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
*Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
@See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 27.
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*To reduce the risk of fire in the v .
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oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Paper could char or burn, and some
plastics could melt if used when
heating foods. Q Iy A
- Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable - If materials inside the oven should
utensils are not suitable and it is ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
difficult to maintain appropriate deep oven off, and disconnect the power
frying temperatures. cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
- Test dinnerware or cookware
before using. To test a dish for safe - Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
use, put it into the oven with a cup poses. Do not leave paper products,
of water beside it. Cook at 100% cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
cook power for one minute. If the when not in use.
dish gets hot and water stays - Do not operate any heating or cooking
cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinner- appliance beneath this appliance.
ware, etc.) absorb microwave - Do not mount unit over or near any
energy, becoming too hot to handle portion of a heating or cooking
and slowing cooking times. Cooking appliance.
in metal containers not designed for - Do not mount over a sink.
microwave use could damage the - Do not store anything directly on top
oven, as could containers with of the appliance when appliance is in
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, operation.
staples, metallic glaze or trim). l Read and follow “Operating safety
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper precautions” starting on page 7.
or plastic bags before placing bag 1. A shot-l power-supply cord is provided
in oven. 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.
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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 appliance, and (c) the longer
cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the countertop or table-
top 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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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY...
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.
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:
(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.
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.

Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, or damage when
using the microwave oven, follow the
precautions on pages 7-8.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell. 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.
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 granules, tea
bags, 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.
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Glass turntable
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.
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.
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 the turntable is correct-side
up in oven. Carefully 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
Whirlpool dealer for a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the
browning dish bottom must be at least
%6 inch above the turntable. Follow direc-
tions supplied with browning dish.
General information
Circuit
breaker or
se 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.
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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, 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 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 Models MT7076XD and
MT7078XD is about 34 Ibs. The weight of
Models MT71 16XD and MT71 18XD is
about 44 Ibs. The microwave oven should
be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C)
for proper operation.
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Air intake
openings/
exhaust vents
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 located. Blocking the air intake
openings and exhaust vents could cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking
results. Make sure the microwave oven legs
are in place to ensure proper airflow. If vents
are blocked, a sensitive thermal safety
device automatically turns the oven off. The
oven will not work until it has cooled enough.
Fire Hazard
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.
Failure to follow the above could result
in fire, electrical shock, other personal
injury, excessive exposure to microwave
energy, or damage to the outside of the
cabinet.
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3. Electrical requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordi- (Time-delay fuse is recommended.) It
nances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 is recommended that a separate circuit
amp fused electrical supply is required. serving only this appliance be provided.
,GROUNDlNG INSTRUCTIONS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk
of electrical shock. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUM-
STANCES, 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 the appliance is properly grounded.
wall 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
and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- do so temporarily (until a properly
tacle is not available or if you are not grounded and polarized, 3-prong
sure if the wall receptacle is properly receptacle is installed), use only a
grounded and polarized, have it checked heavy duty, UL listed, 3-wire grounding
by a qualified electrician. type extension cord containing three 16.
3-prong grounding gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must
type wall receptacle not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer
than 10 feet may affect the cooking perfor-
3-prong grounding mance of your microwave oven). The plug
on the extension cord must fit into a 3-pron!
grounding 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.
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To test the oven, plug it into
L- the proper electrical outlet.
Put about one cup (250 mL) of
cold water in a glass container
in the oven. Close the door. Make sure it
latches. Follow the directions on page 18 to
set the oven to cook for 2 minutes. When
the time is up, the water should be heated.
7. This microwave oven is designed for
use in the household only and must
not be used for commercial purposes.
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
service technician.
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