Whirlpool MWD 201 User manual

MWD 201
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INSTALLATION
PRIOR TO CONNECTING
ENSURE THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT DAMAGED. Check
that the oven door closes rmly against the
door support and that the internal door seal is
not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the
interior with a soft, damp cloth.
AFTER CONNECTING
THE EARTHING OF THIS APPLIANCE is compulso-
ry. The manufacturer will accept no re-
sponsibility for injury to persons, ani-
mals or damage to objects arising from
the non-observance of this requirement.
The manufacturers are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to ob-
serve these instructions.
DONOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE if it has a
damaged mains cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been dam-
aged or dropped. Do not immerse the
mains cord or plug in water. Keep the
cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical
shock, re or other hazards may result.
CHECK THAT THE VOLTAGE on the rating
plate corresponds to the voltage in your
home.
THE OVEN CAN BE OPERATED ONLY if the oven door is
rmly closed.
POOR TELEVISION RECEPTION
and radio interference may
result if the oven is located
close to a TV, radio or aerial.
PLACE THE OVEN ON ASTABLE, EVEN SUR-
FACE that is strong enough to hold
the oven and the food uten-
sils you put in it. Use care
when handling.
POSITION THE OVEN AT ADISTANCE from other heat-
ing sources. For sucient ventilation there
must be a space of at least 30 cm above the
oven. Ensure that the space underneath, above
and around the oven is empty to allow for
proper airow. The microwave oven shall not
be placed in a cabinet.

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ONLY ALLOW CHILDREN to use the appliance
without adult supervision after adequate
instructions have been given, so that the
child is able to use the appliance in a safe
way and understands the hazards of im-
proper use. Children should be supervised
when using other heatsources (if avail-
able) separately or in
combination with mi-
crowaves due to the
high temperatures gen-
erated.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, un-
less they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DONOT HEAT, OR USE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS in
or near the oven. Fumes can create a re
hazard or explosion.
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for drying
textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, ow-
ers, fruit or other combustible materials.
Fire could result.
DONOT OVER-COOK FOOD. Fire could result.
DONOT LEAVE THE OVEN UNATTENDED, espe-
cially when using paper, plastic or oth-
er combustible materials in the cook-
ing process. Paper can char or burn and
some plastics can melt if used when
heating foods.
Do not leave the oven unattended if you
are using a lot of fat or oil since they can
overheat and cause a re!
IFMATERIAL INSIDE / OUTSIDE THE OVEN SHOULD
IGNITE OR SMOKE IS OBSERVED, keep oven
door closed and turn the oven o. Dis-
connect the power cord or shut o pow-
er at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE
oven for heating anything in
airtight sealed contain-
ers. The pressure increas-
es and may cause damage
when opening or may explode.
EGGS
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cook-
ing or reheating whole eggs with or
without shell since they may
explode even after microwave
heating has ended.
THE DOOR SEALS AND THE DOOR SEAL AREAS must
be regularly inspected for damage. If these
areas are damaged the appliance should
not be operated until it has been repaired
by a trained service technician.
DONOT USE corrosive chemicals or va-
pors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
DONOT HANG OR PLACE heavy items on the
door as this can damage the oven open-
ing and hinges. The door handle should
not be used for hanging things on.
THE APPLIANCES ARE NOT INTENDED to be operat-
ed by means of an external timer or sepa-
rate remote-control system.

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GENERAL
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY!
THE APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED without food
in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in
this manner is likely to damage the appliance.
IFYOU PRACTICE OPERATING the oven, put a glass
of water inside. The water will absorb the mi-
crowave energy and the oven will not be dam-
aged.
REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
the oven.
DEEPFRYING
DONOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for deep-frying,
because the oil temperature cannot be
controlled.
LIQUIDS
E.G. BEVERAGES OR WATER. Overheating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur
without evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden
boil over of the hot liquid.
To prevent this possibility the
following steps should be taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
2. Stir the liquid before placing the container
in the oven and let the teaspoon remain
in the container.
3. After heating, allow standing for a short
time, stirring again before carefully re-
moving the container from the oven.
CAREFUL
ALWAYS REFER to a microwave cookbook for de-
tails. Especially, if cooking or reheating food
that contains alcohol.
AFTER HEATING BABY FOOD or liquids in a
baby bottle or in a baby food
jar, always stir and check the
temperature before serving.
This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed
and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided.
Ensure the Lid and the Teat is removed be-
fore heating!
PRECAUTIONS
USE HOT PADS OR OVEN MITTS to prevent
burns, when touching containers, oven
parts, and pan after cooking. Accessi-
ble parts may become hot during use,
young children should be kept away.
DONOT USE THE CAVITY for any storage purposes.
THE VENTILATION OPENINGS on the oven must not be
covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents
may cause damage to the oven and poor cook-
ing results.
DONOT STORE or use this appliance outdoors.
DONOT USE this product near a kitchen sink, in
a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or
similar.

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POWER SUGGESTED USE:
MAX
(700 W)
REHEATING OF BEVERAGES, water, clear soups, coee, tea or other food with a high water
content. If the food contains egg or cream choose a lower power.
600 W COOKING OF sh, meat, vegetables etc.
400 W MORE CAREFUL COOKING e.g. high protein sauces, cheese and egg dishes and to nish
cooking casseroles. Simmering stews, melting butter.
DEFROST DEFROSTING. Softening butter, cheeses.
KEEP WARM SOFTENING Ice cream.
ACCESSORIES
GENERAL
IFACCESSORIES CONTAINING METAL comes in contact
with the oven interior, while the oven is in op-
eration, sparking can occur and the oven could
be damaged.
TURNTABLE SUPPORT
USE THE TURNTABLE SUPPORT under the
Glass turntable. Never put any oth-
er utensils on the turntable sup-
port.
Fit the turntable support in the oven.
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GLASS TURNTABLE
USE THE GLASS TURNTABLE with all cooking meth-
ods. It collects the dripping juic-
es and food particles that other-
wise would stain and soil the in-
terior of the oven.
Place the Glass turntable on the turntable
support.
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ENSURE THAT THE UTENSILS YOU USE are oven proof
and allow microwaves to
pass through them before
cooking.
WHEN YOU PUT FOOD AND ACCESSORIES in the micro-
wave oven, ensure that they do not come in
contact with the interior of the oven.
This is especially important with accessories
made of metal or metal parts.
ALWAYS ENSURE that the turntable is able to turn
freely before starting the oven. If the turnta-
ble isn’t able to turn freely you should use a
smaller vessel.
THERE ARE a number of accessories available on
the market. Before you buy, ensure they are
suitable for microwave use.
CHOOSING MICROWAVE POWER

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25’
20’ 15’
10’
5’
OPERATING THE OVEN
qSELECT POWER LEVEL by turning the multi-
function knob.
wTURN THE ADJUST KNOB clockwise to set the
desired cooking time. The oven starts au-
tomatically.
PAUSE OR STOP COOKING
TOPAUSE COOKING
The cooking can be paused to
check, turn or stir the food
by opening the door.
TOCONTINUE COOKING
Close the door. The cooking is resumed from
where it was paused.
IFYOU DON’TWANT TO CONTINUE COOKING
Remove the food, turn the adjust knob to zero
and close the door.

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TYPE OF
FOOD
AMOUNT POWER
LEVEL
TIME STANDING
TIME
HINTS
CHICKEN
(whole) 1000 G
MAX
18 - 20 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.
TURN THE CHICKEN midway thru
cooking. Check that the
meatjuice is uncolored when the
cooking is nished.
CHICKEN
(llets or
pieces)
500 G8 - 10 MIN.5MIN.
CHECK that the meatjuice is
uncolored when the cooking is
nished.
BACON 150 G3 - 4 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.
PLACE ON KITCHEN PAPER, on a plate,
in 2 or 3 layers and cover with
more kitchen paper.
VEGETABLES
(fresh) 300 G3 - 4 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.COOK COVERED and add 2 tbs salt.
VEGETABLES
(frozen)
250 -
400 G
3 - 4 MIN.
5 - 6 MIN.1 - 2 MIN.COOK COVERED
JACKET
POTATOES
1 PC
4 PCS
4 - 6 MIN.
12 - 15 MIN.
2 MIN.
5 MIN.
PRICK WITH FORK. (1 pc = 250 g).
Turn midway thru cooking.
MEAT (loaf) 600 -
700 G
600 W
12 - 14 MIN.5MIN.
FISH
(whole) 600 G8 - 9 MIN. 4 - 5 MIN.SCORE THE SKIN and cook covered.
FISH (steaks
or llets) 400 G5 - 6 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.
PLACE WITH THINNER PARTS towards
the center of the plate. Cook
covered.
COOKING CHART
THE MORE FOOD YOU WANT TO COOK the longer it
takes. A rule of thumb is that double amount
of food requires almost double the time.
THE LOWER STARTING TEMPERATURE, the longer cook-
ing time is required. Food at room tem-
perature cooks faster than food taken di-
rectly from the refrigerator.
IFYOU ARE COOKING SEVERAL ITEMS of the
same food, such as jacket potatoes,
place them in a ring pattern for uniform
cooking.
SOME FOODS ARE COVERED BY ASKIN OR MEMBRANE e.g.
potatoes, apples and egg yolks. These food
should be pricked with a fork or cocktail stick
to relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting.
SMALLER PIECES OF FOOD WILL COOK FASTER than larg-
er pieces and uniform pieces of food cook
more evenly than irregularly shaped foods.
STIRRING AND TURNING OF FOOD ARE techniques
used in conventional cooking as well as in mi-
crowave cooking to distribute the heat quick-
ly to the center of the dish and avoids over-
cooking at the outer edges of the food.
WHEN COOKING FOOD OF UNEVEN SHAPE or
thickness, place the thinner area of
food towards the center of the dish,
where it will be heated last.
FOOD WITH LOT OF FAT AND SUGAR will be
cooked faster than food containing a lot
of water. Fat and sugar will also reach a higher
temperature than water.
ALWAYS ALLOW THE FOOD TO STAND for some time
after cooking. Standing time always improves
the result since the temperature will then be
evenly distributed throughout the food.

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TYPE OF
FOOD
AMOUNT POWER
LEVEL
TIME STANDING
TIME
HINTS
PLATED MEAL 300 G
450 G
MAX
3 - 5 MIN.
4 - 5 MIN.1 - 2 MIN.COVER THE PLATE
RICE 2 DL
6 DL
1 - 2 MIN.
3 - 4 MIN.
1 MIN.
2 MIN
COVER THE DISH
MEAT BALLS 250 G2 MIN. 1 - 2 MIN.HEAT UNCOVERED
BEVERAGE 2 DL 1 - 2 ½ MIN.1MIN.PUT AMETAL SPOON in the cup to
prevent overcooking.
SOUP (clear) 2½ DL 2 - 2 ½ MIN.1MIN.REHEAT UNCOVERED in a soup plate
or bowl.
MILKBASED
SOUPS OR
SAUCES
2 ½ DL 2 ½ - 3 MIN.1MIN.
DONOT FILL the container more
than 3/4. Stir once during
heating.
HOT DOGS 1 PC
2 PCS 600 W
½ - 1 MIN.
1 - 1 ½ MIN.1 MIN.
LASAGNA 500 G5 - 6 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.
REHEATING CHART
ASIN TRADITIONAL COOKING METHODS, food reheat-
ed in a microwave oven must always be heat-
ed until piping hot.
THE BEST RESULTS ARE ACHIEVED if the food
is arranged with the thicker food to the
outside of the plate and the thinner
food in the centre.
PLACE THIN SLICES OF MEAT on top of each
other or interlace them. Thicker slic-
es such as meat loaf and sausages have to be
placed close to each other.
WHEN REHEATING STEWS OR SAUCES it is better to stir
once to distribute the heat evenly.
COVERING THE FOOD helps to keep the moisture
inside the food, reduces spattering and
shortens the reheating time.
WHEN REHEATING FROZEN FOOD portions
follow the manufactures instruction
on the package.
FOOD WHICH CANNOT BE STIRRED, like gratin is
best reheated on 400–600 W.
SOME MINUTES STANDING TIME will make sure the
temperature is evenly distributed throughout
the food.

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TYPE OF
FOOD
AMOUNT POWER
LEVEL
TIME STANDING
TIME
HINTS
ROAST 800 -
1000 G
DEFROST
20 - 22 MIN. 10 - 15 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.
MINCED MEAT 500 G8 - 10 MIN.5MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.
Separate thawed parts.
CHOPS, CUTLETS,
STEAKS 500 G7 - 9 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.
CHICKEN
(whole) 1200 G25 MIN. 10 - 15 MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.
CHICKEN pieces
or llets 500 G7 - 9 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.
TURN / SEPARATE halfway thru
defrosting. Shield wingtips
and legs with foil to prevent
overheating.
FISH (whole) 600 G8 - 10 MIN. 5 - 10 MIN.
TURN halfway thru defrosting
and shield the tail with foil to
prevent overheating.
FISH (steaks or
llets) 400 G6 - 7 MIN.5MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting. Separate thawed parts.
LOAF OF BREAD 500 G4 - 6 MIN.5MIN.TURN halfway thru defrosting.
ROLLS & BUNS 4 PCS (150
- 200 G)1 ½ - 2 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.PLACE in a ring pattern.
FRUIT & BERRIES 200 G2 - 3 MIN. 2 - 3 MIN.SEPARATE during defrosting.
DEFROSTING CHART
FROZEN FOOD IN PLASTIC BAGS, plastic lms or card-
board packages can be placed directly in the
oven as long as the package has no metal
parts (e.g. metal twist ties).
THE SHAPE OF THE PACKAGE alters the defrost-
ing time. Shallow packets defrost more
quickly than a deep block.
SEPARATE PIECES as they begin to defrost.
Individual slices defrost more easily.
SHIELD AREAS OF FOOD with small pieces of
aluminiumfoil if they start to become warm
(e.g. chicken legs and wing tips).
TURN LARGE JOINTS halfway through the defrost-
ing process.
BOILED FOOD, STEWS AND MEAT SAUCES defrost better
if stirred during defrosting time.
WHEN DEFROSTING it is better to under-
thaw the food slightly and allow the
process to nish during standing time.
STANDING TIME AFTER DEFROSTING always im-
proves the result since the temperature
will then be evenly distributed through-
out the food.

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MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
CLEANING IS THE ONLY MAINTENANCE normally re-
quired. It must be carried out with the micro-
wave oven disconnected.
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE OVEN in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely aect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
DONOT USE METAL SCOURING PADS,
ABRASIVE CLEANSERS, steel-
wool pads, gritty wash-
cloths, etc. which can
damage the control pan-
el, and the interior and exterior oven sur-
faces. Use a cloth with a mild detergent
or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner.
Apply spray glass cleaner to a paper towel.
DONOT SPRAY directly on the oven.
ATREGULAR INTERVALS, especially
if spill overs have occurred, re-
move the turntable, the turnta-
ble support and wipe the base of
the oven clean.
THIS OVEN IS DESIGNED to operate with the turnta-
ble in place.
DONOT operate the microwave oven
when the turntable has been removed
for cleaning.
DISHWASHER SAFE:
TURNTABLE SUPPORT.
GLASS TURNTABLE.
DONOT USE STEAM CLEANING APPLIANCES when
cleaning your microwave oven.
USE ASOFT AND DAMP CLOTH with mild detergent
to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of
the door and the door opening.
DONOT ALLOW GREASE or food particles to
build up around the door.
FOR STUBBORN STAINS, boil a cup of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the
marks.
ADDING SOME LEMON JUICE to a cup of water, plac-
ing this on the turntable and boiling for a few
minutes can eliminate odors inside the oven.
THE OVEN should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits removed.