Whirlpool MH6110XE Microwave Oven User Manual


 
Weight conversion chart
You are probably used to food weights as
If the weight on the food package is in
being in pounds and ounces that are frac-
fractions of a pound, you can use the
tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following char-t to convert the weight to
equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter
decimals.
food weight in AUTO DEFROST, you must
specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
NUMBER AFTER DECIMAL
EQUIVALENT OUNCE WEIGHT
.lO
1.6
.20 3.2
.25
One-Quarter Pound
4.0
.30
4.8
.40
6.4
.50
One-Half Pound
8.0
.60 9.6
.70 11.2
.75
Three-Quarters Pound
12.0
.80
12.8
.90 14.4
1 .oo
One Pound
16.0
Defrosting tips
l When using AUTO DEFROST, the
weight to be entered is the net weight
in pounds and tenths of pounds (the
weight of the food minus the container).
l Only use AUTO DEFROST for raw
food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results
when food to be thawed is a minimum of
0°F. If food has been stored in a refrig-
erator-freezer that does not maintain a
temperature of 0°F or below, always
program a lower food weight (for a short-
er defrosting time) to prevent cooking
the food.
l If the food is kept outside the freezer
for up to 20 minutes, enter a lower food
weight.
l If the food is kept outside the freezer for
more than 20 minutes, and for defrosting
ready-made food, defrost by time and
power and let stand after defrosting.
.The shape of the package alters the
defrosting time. Shallow rectangular
packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block.
l Separate pieces as they begin to defrost.
Separated pieces defrost more easily.
l You can use small pieces of aluminum
foil to shield foods like chicken wings, leg
tips, and fish tails, but the foil must not
touch the side of the oven. Foil can
damage the oven lining.
l Shield areas of food with small pieces of
foil if they start to become warm. Make
sure the foil does not touch the sides, top,
or bottom of the oven.
l For better results, a preset standing
time is included in the defrosting time. This
may make the defrosting time seem longer
than expected. (For more information on
standing time, see “Microwave cooking
tips” in the “Cooking Guide” section.)
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