Whirlpool W10188233A Manuale Utente

The microwave oven can be set to cook at different cooking 
powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages, plus a 
defrosting stage.

1. Place food on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch COOK TIME.

“STAGE 1 ENTER COOK TIME” will scroll across display. 
Enter the length of time to cook during the 1st stage.

3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired cooking power 

for the 1st stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each additional stage.

5. Touch START.

Two tones will sound between stages.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

6. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 

reminder tones.

Cook time may be added in 30-second increments during the 
cycling stage by touching JET START control.

A sensor in the microwave oven detects humidity released from 
the food as it heats, and adjusts the cook time accordingly.

Many sensor cycles require the covering of foods. Microwave-
safe containers or steamers with loose-fitting lids are 
recommended. The loose-fitting lid allows enough steam to 
escape to be detected by the sensor. When covering foods with 
plastic wrap, be sure to leave a large enough vent opening to 
allow the steam to escape.

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The microwave oven should be plugged in for at least 
3 minutes.

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The microwave oven cavity and the exterior of the cooking 
container should be dry.

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The room temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

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If the door is opened during a sensor cycle, sensing will stop 
and the program will be canceled.

The sensor in the microwave oven determines the appropriate 
popping time of commercially packaged microwavable popcorn.

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.

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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not use regular 
paper bags or glassware.

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Pop only 1 package of popcorn at a time.

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Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave 
popcorn popper.

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For best cooking results, do not try to pop unpopped kernels.

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Use fresh bags of popcorn for optimal results.

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Cooking results may vary by brand and fat content. For bag 
sizes not listed in this section, follow directions on the 
package.

There are 2 popcorn functions: Regular and Snack. Use Regular 
for bag sizes 3.5 oz (99 g) and 3.0 oz (85 g). Use Snack for bag 
size 1.75 oz (50 g).

1. Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door.

2. Touch POPCORN once for Regular, or twice for Snack.

Touch START, or wait for the microwave oven to start the 
popping cycle automatically.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.

3. Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display and/or stop 

reminder tones.