Whirlpool MH2175XS, Use & Care Manual

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Preset Cooking
Times and cooking power have been preset for certain
microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide.
*Differences in the amount of fat, meat, thickness, and curing
process affect results. Average is 16 slices per pound.
To Use Preset Cooking:
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Select food by entering the number from the chart
or
Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through food selections.
4. Enter quantity.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK
TIME.
5. Touch START.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
Reheating
Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific
food types. Use the following chart as a guide.
*For smaller rolls, 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece.
To Use Reheat:
1. Place food on the turntable, and close the door.
2. Touch REHEAT.
3. Select food by entering the number from the chart
or
Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through food selections.
4. Enter quantity.
Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK
TIME.
5. Touch START.
The display will count down the reheat time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
6. Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.
To Reheat Manually: Follow directions in “Manual Cooking”
section, and use 70% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking
Power” chart.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Bacon* 1 1-6 slices, average thickness/
Follow directions on the package.
Canned
Vegetables 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after cooking.
Cereal 3 1-4 servings/
Follow directions on the package. Use
microwave-safe bowl with high sides.
French Toast 4 1-4 pieces/
Follow directions on the package.
Rice (sensor) 5 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 or 2.0 cups
(125, 250, 375 or 500 mL) dry rice
(medium or long grain)/
Follow ingredient measurements on the
package. Place rice and liquid in
microwave-safe container. Cover with
loose-fitting lid. Let stand 5 minutes
after cooking, or until liquid is absorbed.
Stir.
FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS
Pizza Slice
(refrigerated) 1 1-3 slices, 3 oz (85 g) each/
Place on paper towel or paper
plate.
Casserole 2 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container,
and cover with plastic wrap. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
Dinner Plate
(sensor) 3 1 serving (1 plate), 8-10 oz (227-
283 g)/
Place food on plate, cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after reheating.
Sauce (sensor) 4 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
Soup (sensor) 5 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/
Place in microwave-safe container.
Cover with plastic wrap and vent.
Stir and let stand 2-3 minutes after
reheating.
Baked Goods
(example: medium
muffin or bagel) 6 1-6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each*/
Place on paper towel.