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®
MICROWAVE OVEN
Use & Care Guide
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Model MT4078
W10178097A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................2 MICROWAVE OVEN USE...............................................................7 Food Characteristics....................................................................7 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................4 Cooking Guidelines ......................................................................7 Unpacking ....................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive – Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven microwave energy: when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed ■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. inside the
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open (c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure important that the oven door close properly and that there to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or is no damage to the: tamper with the safety interlocks. (1) Door (bent), (b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
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■ Do not block the exhaust vents or air intake openings. Allow Required: a few inches of space at the back and side of the microwave ■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply oven where the exhaust vents are located. Blocking the with a fuse or circuit breaker. exhaust vents could cause damage to the microwave oven, Recommended: as well as poor cooking results. ■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker. ■ Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to ensure
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Off The OFF (OFF CANCEL) pad clears any incorrect command and cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of day. The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle. Add Minute The ADD MINUTE pad starts the microwave oven for 1 minute at 100% power. More cook time may be added in 1-minute increments by touching ADD MINUTE repeatedly. The Add Minute function may be used only when no other
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MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves which Arranging reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in the food, causing
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PERCENT/NAME NUMBER USE Aluminum Foil and Metal 50%, Medium 5 Cooking ham, whole poultry Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from and pot roasts. the microwave oven. Simmering stews. Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur 40% 4 Melting chocolate. and cause damage to the microwave oven. Heating bread, rolls and pastries. OK for Use 30%, Medium- 3 Defrosting bread, fish, meats, Racks
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® EZ-CHOICE Feature Auto Defrost ® The EZ-CHOICE Feature pads have been programmed with The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. cook times. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking containers) before defrosting. functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times. ■ Shallo
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted. MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap- The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gr
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■ Are large amounts of food being heated? Turntable alternates rotation directions Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. ■ Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of “Microwave Oven Safety?” cycle. Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home. Display shows messages Interference with radio, TV, cordless phone, etc. ■ Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the Cloc
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. This limited warranty is valid o
