Whirlpool W10178097 Benutzerhandbuch
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EZ-CHOICE
®
Feature
The EZ-CHOICE
®
Feature pads have been programmed with
common microwavable foods, their quantities, cook powers and
cook times.
cook times.
NOTE: During Popcorn function, as with all microwave cooking
functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then
stop the cycle.
functions, the microwave oven should be attended at all times.
Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then
stop the cycle.
Use the following chart as a guide for the EZ-CHOICE
®
pads.
*To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular
paper bags or glassware. For best cooking results, do not try to
pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal
results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If
using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
pop unpopped kernels. Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal
results. Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. If
using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s
instructions.
To Use the EZ-CHOICE
®
Feature:
1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch one of the EZ-CHOICE
®
pads.
The display will show first programmed serving size. Touch
the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available
serving sizes.
the pad again to change quantity. See chart for available
serving sizes.
The microwave oven will begin cooking automatically after a
brief delay.
brief delay.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
the end-of-cycle tones will sound.
3. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
Auto Defrost
The Auto Defrost feature’s preset programs can be used or the
microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.
microwave oven can be manually set to defrost.
■
Unwrap foods and remove lids (for example, from fruit juice
containers) before defrosting.
containers) before defrosting.
■
Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks.
■
Separate food pieces as soon as possible during or at the
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
end of the cycle for more even defrosting.
■
Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
as chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails. See “Aluminum Foil
and Metal” first.
The Auto Defrost feature has preset times and cook powers for
3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for
food that has been left outside the freezer for more than
20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following
chart as a guide.
3 categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for
food that has been left outside the freezer for more than
20 minutes, or for frozen ready-made food. Use the following
chart as a guide.
To Use Auto Defrost:
1. Place food, uncovered, on the turntable and close the door.
2. Touch AUTO DEFROST.
The display will show the setting for defrosting Meat. Touch
AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a
third time for the Fish setting.
AUTO DEFROST a second time for the Poultry setting, and a
third time for the Fish setting.
3. Enter the weight.
Weight can be set from 0.1 lb to 6.0 lbs (45 g to 2.7 kg).
4. Touch START.
The display will count down the defrost time.
During defrosting, 5 short tones will sound. These tones
indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food.
Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch
START to resume defrosting.
indicate it is time to check, turn, rearrange, or separate food.
Open door, turn food if necessary, close door, and touch
START to resume defrosting.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder
tones.
5. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.
To Defrost Manually: Follow direction in “Manual Cooking”
section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking
Power” chart.
section, and use 30% cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking
Power” chart.
PAD
SERVING SIZE
INSTRUCTIONS
Popcorn*
3.5 oz (99 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.5 oz (43 g)
3.0 oz (85 g)
1.5 oz (43 g)
Pop only one package at a
time. For bag sizes not listed
in this section, follow
directions on package.
time. For bag sizes not listed
in this section, follow
directions on package.
Baked
Potatoes
Potatoes
1-4 medium,
10-13 oz (283-
369 g) each,
similar in size
10-13 oz (283-
369 g) each,
similar in size
Pierce each one several times
with a fork. Place on turntable
around edges, at least 1"
(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking.
with a fork. Place on turntable
around edges, at least 1"
(2.5 cm) apart. Let stand
5 minutes after cooking.
Dinner Plate
(refrigerated)
(refrigerated)
1-2 servings,
8 oz (227 g) each
8 oz (227 g) each
Place food on plate, cover
with plastic wrap and vent.
with plastic wrap and vent.
Frozen
Entrée
Entrée
10 oz (283 g)
Remove from package.
Loosen cover on 3 sides. If
entrée is not in microwave-
safe container, place on
plate, cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Loosen cover on 3 sides. If
entrée is not in microwave-
safe container, place on
plate, cover with plastic wrap
and vent. Let stand
2-3 minutes after cooking.
Fresh
Vegetable
Vegetable
1-4 cups
(250 mL-1 L)
(250 mL-1 L)
Place in microwave-safe
container, and add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
container, and add 2-4 tbs
(30-60 mL) water. Cover with
plastic wrap and vent. Stir
and let stand 2-3 minutes
after cooking.
Pizza
Reheat
(refrigerated)
Reheat
(refrigerated)
1-3 slices, 4 oz
(113 g) each
(113 g) each
Place on paper towel or
paper plate in the center of
the turntable.
paper plate in the center of
the turntable.
Beverage
1-2 cups, 8 oz
(250 mL) each
(250 mL) each
Do not cover. The diameter of
the cup’s opening will affect
how the liquid heats.
Beverages in cups with
smaller openings may heat
faster.
the cup’s opening will affect
how the liquid heats.
Beverages in cups with
smaller openings may heat
faster.
MEAT
Beef: ground, steaks, roast,
stew
stew
The narrow or fatty areas of
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
irregular shaped cuts should
be shielded with foil before
defrosting.
Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
(113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g)
patties.
Place all meats in microwave-
safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
safe baking dish. Do not
cover.
Lamb: stew and chops
Pork: chops, ribs, roasts,
sausage
sausage
POULTRY
Chicken: whole and cut up
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish, chicken breast
side up. Do not cover.
baking dish, chicken breast
side up. Do not cover.
Cornish hens
Turkey: breast
FISH
Fillets, Steaks, Whole Shellfish
Place in microwave-safe
baking dish. Do not cover.
baking dish. Do not cover.