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Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance  Center

toll free at 1-800-253-1301. Our 
consultants are available to assist you.

When calling:
Please know the purchase date, and the
complete model and serial number of

your appliance (see the “A Note to You” section). This
information will help us better respond to your request.

Our consultants provide assistance with:

Features and specifications on our full line 
of appliances

Installation information

Use and maintenance procedures

Accessory and repair parts sales

Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking,
hearing impaired, limited vision, etc.)

Referrals to local dealers, service companies, and
repair parts distributors

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trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States. 

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To avoid unnecessary service calls, please check the “Troubleshooting” section. It may save you
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F YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE

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If you need further assistance, you can write to
Whirlpool with any questions or concerns at:

Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances
Consumer Assistance Center
c/o Correspondence Dept.
2000 North M-63 
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Please include a daytime phone number in your 
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Summary of Contents for MT1100SH

Page 1: ...s 9 Control panel features 10 Using PERSONAL CHOICE 11 Setting the clock 12 Using the minute timer 12 Using Your Microwave Oven 13 Cooking at high cook power 13 Cooking at different cook powers 14 Cooking with more than one cook cycle 15 EZ Choice cooking 16 EZ Choice cooking chart 17 Using AUTO DEFROST 19 Defrosting tips 20 Using ADD MINUTE 21 Using WARM HOLD 21 Cooking Guide 22 Caring for Your M...

Page 2: ... serial number label plate see the diagram in the Getting to Know section Please also record the purchase date of your appliance and your dealer s name address and telephone number Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference It is important for you to save your sales receipt showing the date of purchase Proof of purchase will assure you of in warranty service Ou...

Page 3: ...VE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUND ING INSTRUCTIONS found in the Installation Instructions section Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be ...

Page 4: ...wave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c 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 loo...

Page 5: ... of the oven where the exhaust vents are located Blocking the 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 wWARNING Fire Hazard Do not install the oven next to or over a he...

Page 6: ...per use of the grounding can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded Do not use an extension cord If the power supply cord is too short have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven For ...

Page 7: ...OKING RESULTS Always cook food for the shortest cooking time recommended Check to see how the food is cooking If needed touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after the cooking cycle is over see the Using add minute section Stir turn over or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for all recipes This will help make sure the food is evenly cooked If you do n...

Page 8: ...tainer hot Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven Do not dry flowers fruit herbs wood paper gourds or clothes in the oven 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 try to melt par...

Page 9: ... more even cooking It must be in the oven during operation for best cooking results The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to give you more cooking space and better cooking results 5 Removable Turntable Support under turntable 6 Control Panel Touch pads on this panel to perform all functions 7 Light not shown Automatically turns on when the door is opened or when the oven is running 8 Cooki...

Page 10: ...to 4 times to heat a casserole 11 AUTO DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw frozen food by weight 12 PERSONAL CHOICE Touch this pad and a Number pad to turn off tones turn off the automatic start of EZ Choice cooking or to change weight measurement to kilograms 13 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep hot cooked foods safely warm in your microwave oven for up to 60 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or ...

Page 11: ...he control panel so children cannot use the microwave when you do not want them to To lock the control panel TOUCH until LOCK appears and 2 tones sound 4 seconds L will appear on the display if a pad is touched To unlock the control panel TOUCH until LOCK disappears 4 seconds Interruptingcooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but t...

Page 12: ... Example for 3 25 3 2 5 TOUCH TOUCH 3 Complete your entry ENTER START TOUCH CLOCK SET You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer Use the minute timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTE If you want to use other Command pads while the minute timer is counting down touch OFF CANCEL to cancel the minute timer 1 Touch COOK TIME 2 Enter the time to be counted down Example for 3 minutes ...

Page 13: ...EE TOUCH YOU SEE USING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully ENTER COOK TIME ENTER START 3 Start the oven 4 At the end of the cooking time 3 tones sound The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF CANCEL ENTER START TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE TOUCH CANCEL OFF COOK ...

Page 14: ...ice pasta or stirrable casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high for example whole fish and meat loaf or when food is cooking too fast Reheating a single serving of food Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Melting chocolate Simmering ste...

Page 15: ... you touch OFF CANCEL 3 tones sound TOUCH CANCEL OFF COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYCLE For best results some recipes call for one cook power for a certain length of time and another cook power for another length of time Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically for up to 3 cycles You can set your chosen cook functions in any order However when you use AUTO DEFROST it mus...

Page 16: ...g sizes available 3 The oven starts heating in a few seconds unless the automatic start has been turned off POPCORN 3 SIZES BAKED POTATOES DINNER PLATE BEVERAGE BAKED GOODS CASSEROLE FRESH VEGRTABLES PIZZA REHEAT FROZEN ENTREE EZ Choice 6 At the end of the cooking time The display will show the time of day when you touch OFF CANCEL 3 tones sound CANCEL OFF TOUCH COOKING WITH MORE THAN ONE COOK CYC...

Page 17: ...ky vegetables to outside of plate Cover with plastic wrap Vent corner After cooking let stand for 2 or 3 minutes Follow package directions Some examples of frozen entrees are Lasagna with meat sauce Chicken with Rice and Sliced Turkey Breast with Rice and Vegetable Prepare vegetable wash cut up vegetable into 1 2 inch slices or pieces Cover with plastic wrap 1 cup Add 2 tablespoons water 2 cups Ad...

Page 18: ...r reheating Place in the center of the oven on a paper towel If baked good size is more than 3 oz 85 g enter serving size as 2 Cover dish containing the casserole with plastic wrap At the end of cooking stir if possible TOUCH PAD once twice 3 times once twice once twice 3 times 4 times once twice 3 times 4 times SERVING SIZE 1 slice 5 oz 2 slices 10 oz 3 slices 15 oz 1 cup 2 cups 1 2 oz 2 4 oz 3 6...

Page 19: ...display returns to the Meat setting See the Auto defrost chart later in this section for defrosting directions for each food To defrost items not listed in the Auto defrost chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information Twice during defrosting 5 tones will sound These tones tell you when to check turn over separate or rearrange the food See the Auto defrost chart l...

Page 20: ... cartons before they are placed in the oven Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage Bend plastic pouches of food to ensure even defrosting Always underestimate defrosting time If defrosted food is still icy in the center return it to the microwave oven for more d...

Page 21: ...follow a cooking cycle NOTES WARM HOLD operates for up to 60 minutes Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD Close the door and touch WARM HOLD then touch START ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired Food cooked covered should be covered during WARM HOLD Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during W...

Page 22: ...toothpick Usingstandingtime Always allow food to stand after cooking Stand ing time after defrosting and cooking allows the temperature to evenly spread throughout the food improving the cooking results The length of the standing time depends on how much food you are cooking and how dense it is Sometimes it can be as short as the time it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to th...

Page 23: ...ean where the door and oven frame touch when closed Wipe well with clean water Over time stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during cooking This is normal For stubborn soil boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the soil To get rid of odors inside the oven boil a cup of water with lemon juice or vinegar For exterior surfaces and...

Page 24: ...or additional time to allow it to finish cooking This frees the oven for other cooking Steam is normally produced during cooking The microwave oven has been designed to vent this steam out the vents Yes Pop packaged microwave popcorn following manufacturer s guidelines or use the preset POPCORN pad Do not use regular paper bags Use the listening test by stopping the oven as soon as the popping slo...

Page 25: ...correct side up and is sitting securely on center shaft The support is not operating correctly Remove turntable check that the turntable support is properly in place and restart oven If turntable support does not move call a designated service technician for repair Cooking without the turntable can give you poor results The oven door is not closed completely You have set the controls as a kitchen ...

Page 26: ...epair parts distributors Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages REQUESTING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting s...

Page 27: ...aken to a Whirlpool designated service company D Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL ...

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