Whirlpool MH6151XH User's Manual
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1. A Note to YOU ccccscecesetereseseeeesceeeesees Microwave Oven Safety sssssse 3 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven sscseesseesseeseeeeeees 6 Using Your Microwave Oven 10 Using the child safety lock 10 Using the Vent eeeeeceeeeeeees 11 Using the cooktop countertop light 11 Using the bi level cooking rack Model MH6151XH onlly 06 11 Setting the CIOCK ccceceeeeeees 12 Using the Minute Timer 0 12 Cooking at high cook power 12 Cooking at different cook powers 13 Cooking with more than ONE COOK CYCIC eccecceceeceeeeseeeeeeetees 14 Using EZ Choice DEFROST 15 Defrosting tipS c esssceeeeeeeeeeeees 16 Using WARM HOLD ccsceeeee 16 Using OPTIONS csecsen 17 Using EZ Choice COOK 17 Using EZ Choice REHEAT 18 Using BAKED POTATO c0ce 18 Using POPCORN eseeeeeees 18 Using PIZZA enen 19 Using BEVERAGE ccceseeeeees 19 Using FROZEN ENTREE 19 Using ADD MINUTE c ceeeee 19 Cooking Guide csscccesseeeeseeeees 20 Caring for Your Microwave Oven 21 Caring for the filters eee 22 Replacing the cooktop and OVEN lights iet as 23 Questions and AnsweflS sss 25 Troubleshooting sssessssusesnnssnnnnennnnne 26 Requesting2. Have you blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker Has the electric company experienced a power failure Other possible problems and their causes Problem Cause The microwave oven The door is not firmly closed and latched will not run e You did not touch START ENTER You did not follow directions exactly An operation that was programmed earlier is still running You have not entered numbers after touching COOK TIME Microwave cooking The electric supply to your home or wall outlets is low or times seem too long lower than normal Your electric company can tell you if the line voltage is low Your electrician or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low The cook power is not at the recommended setting Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times The turntable will The turntable is not correctly in place Make sure the turntable not turn is 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 display shows atime The oven door is not closed completely counting down but the You have set the controls as a kitchen timer Touch oven is not cooking OFF CANCEL to cancel the Minute Timer Yo
3. Display will show END and four tones will sound Using BEVERAGE You can heat up 1 to 2 8 ounce cups of bev erages 1 Touch BEVERAGE 2 Touch Number pad for number of cups 3 At end of heating time Display will show END and four tones will sound NOTE Beverage may be very hot remove from oven with care Using FROZEN ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing one of 2 preset weights 1 Touch FROZEN ENTREE 2 Touch Number pad for specific weight 1 10 ozs 2 20 ozs 3 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100 cook power or during any manual program you can use it to add 1 minute increments NOTES Each time you press ADD MINUTE it will add 1 minute You can enter ADD MINUTE only after closing the door after touching OFF CANCEL or during cooking f you touch ADD MINUTE during cooking the oven will cook at the currently selected cook power If you touch ADD MINUTE after cooking is over the oven will cook at 100 cook power 1 Touch ADD MINUTE each additional touch adds 1 minute of cooking time up to a total of 99 minutes 2 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound 19 Cooking Guide Microwave cooking tips Amount of food e If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare the time
4. 4 Lift the back of the charcoal filter Slide the filter straight out 22 ZA 5 Slide a new charcoal filter into place The filter should rest at the angle shown 9 6 6 Slide the bottom of the vent grille into place Push the top until it snaps into place Replace the mounting screws 7 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven NOTE Do not operate the hood without the grease filters in place Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktop light 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 We recommend replacing bulb s with candelabra base 30 watt bulb s available from your designated service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering 4 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven The oven light 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 23 8 Slide the top of the vent grille into place 4 Lift up the bulb holder Push the baen until it I no place Bulb holder Replace the mounting screws 9 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven 5 Replace the bulb 6 We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra base 30 watt bulb available from your designated service company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 M
5. Display will show END and four tones will sound 17 Using EZ Choice REHEAT You can reheat foods from four different preset categories 1 Touch REHEAT 2 Touch Number pad for specific food categories 1 Dinner Plate 2 Soup Sauce 3 Casserole 4 Roll Muffin 3 Touch Number pad for quantity servings 4 Touch START ENTER Reheating time counts down 5 At the end of reheating time Display will show END and four tones will sound 18 Using BAKED POTATO You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset times and cook powers 1 Touch BAKED POTATO 2 Touch Number pad for number of potatoes 3 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound NOTES Cooking times are based on an average 10 ounce potato e Before baking pierce potato with a fork several times e After baking let stand for 5 minutes Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop 1 75 3 0 and 3 5 ounce bags of commercially packaged microwave popcorn Pop only one package at a time If you are using a microwave popcorn popper follow manufacturer s instructions 1 Touch POPCORN 2 Touch Number pad for bag size 1 1 75 oz 2 3 0 oz 3 3 5 oz 3 At end of popping time Display will show END and four tones will sound Using PIZZA You can reheat up to 3 slices 5 ozs each of pizza 1 Touch PIZZA 2 Touch Number pad for number of slices 3 At end of reheating time
6. Assistance or Service 27 Warranty sccccsictersectscscsnseceestacenenererceacans 28 1 800 253 1301 Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments MODELS MH6150XH MH6151XH 3828W5A1240 8172042 www whirlpool com A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL appliance The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality products that consistently perform for you to make your life easier To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble free operation we developed this Use and Care Guide It is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely Please read it carefully Also complete and mail the Product Registration Card provided with your appliance The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance Whenever you call to request service for your Model Number appliance you need to know your complete Serial Number model number and serial number You can Purchase Date find this information on the model and serial number label plate see the diagram in the Dealer Name Getting to Know section Dealer Address Please also record the purchase date of Dealer Phone 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 y
7. OVEN microwave oven e Use the microwave oven only for its e Read and follow the specific intended use as described in this manual PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE in the microwave oven This type of oven MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this is specifically designed to heat cook or section dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use e The microwave oven must be grounded i pa Connect only to properly grounded outlet AS with any appliance close supervision See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS is necessary when used by children found at the end of this section e Do not operate the microwave oven if it e Install or locate the microwave oven only Pas a damaged cord or plug if it is not in accordance with the provided working properly or if it has been installation instructions damaged or dropped SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The microwave oven should be serviced Do not use the cavity for storage only by qualified service personnel Call purposes Do not leave paper an authorized service company for products cooking utensils or food in examination repair or adjustment the cavity when not in use e See door surface cleaning instructions in Suitable for use above both gas and the Caring for Your Microwave Oven electric cooking equipment section e Intended to be used above ranges with e To reduce the risk
8. accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation E Any labor costs during limited warranty F Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized modifications made to the appliance G Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outside the United States 1 99 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may apply For details please contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer If you need service first see the If You Need Assistance or Service section of this book After checking If You Need Assistance or Service additional help can be found by calling our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number 1 800 253 1301 from anywhere in the U S A 3828W5A1240 8172042 8 99 1999 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in Korea
9. best results some recipes call for different cook powers The lower the cook power the slower the cooking Each number from 1 to 10 stands for a different percentage of cook power The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for and the cook power name usually used COOK POWER NAME Automatic 100 of High full power 9 90 of full power 8 80 of full power 7 70 of full power Medium High 6 60 of full power 5 50 of full power Medium 4 40 of full power 3 30 of full power Medium Low Defrost 2 20 of full power 1 10 of full power Low It also tells you when to use each cook power Follow recipe or food package instructions if available NOTE Refer to a reliable cookbook for cooking times based on the 1000 Watt cook power of your microwave oven WHEN TO USE IT e Quick heating many convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups and beverages e Cooking tender cuts of meat ground meat poultry pieces fish fillets and vegetables e Heating cream soups e Heating rice pasta or 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 e Reheating a single serving of food e Cooking requiring special care such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards e Finishing cooking casseroles e Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts e
10. sudsy water for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge The turntable and turntable support are dishwasher safe 21 Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often at least once a month NOTE If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air the charcoal filter available from your designated service company Part No 4359416 should be 4 To replace grease filters slide filter in installed The charcoal filter cannot be the frame slot on one side of the opening cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to Push filter upward and push to the other 12 months side to lock into place 5 Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven Grease filters Charcoal filter q amp gt 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave oven 1 Disconnect power or unplug microwave 2 To remove grease filters slide each filter oven to the side Pull filters downward and push to the other side The filter will drop out 3 Tip the grille forward then lift out to remove 2 Remove the vent grille mounting screws 3 Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry Do not clean filters with ammonia corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners or place them in a dishwasher The filters will turn black or could be damaged
11. time After microwaving let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing Electrical connection If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts cooking times may be longer Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system Microwave oven features Model MH6151XH shown 0 Your microwave oven is designed to make 7 Cooktop Light Turntable and Fan your cooking experience as enjoyable and Pads TURNTABLE ON OFF pad productive as possible To get you up and available on model MH6151XH only running quickly the following is a list of the 8 Control Panel Touch the pads on this oven s basic features panel to perform all functions 1 Door Handle Pull to open door 9 Vent Grille 2 Door Safety Lock System The oven will 10 Cooking Guide Use as a quick not operate unless the door is securely reference for Auto Defrost and Cook closed settings 3 Window with Metal Shield The shield 11 Glass Turntable The turntable turns prevents microwaves from escaping It is food as it cooks for more even cooking designed as a screen to allow you to view It must be in the oven during operation food as it cooks for best cooking results 4 Two Position Bi Level Cooking Rack 12 Model and Serial Number Plate Model MH6151XH only Use for extra space when cooking in more than one container at the sam
12. time of day minutes 99 seconds You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to 16 Al al this pad to set the O00 OVO LIGHT ON NIGHT OFF 14 NUMBER PADS Touch Number pads to enter cooking times cook powers selections quantities or weights automatically follow a cooking cycle 11 COOK TIME Touch this pad followed by 17 TIMER OFF Touch this pad to cancel the the Number pads to set a cooking time pet Ine l 12 COOK POWER Touch this pad after the 18 START ENTER Touch this pad to start a cook time has been set followed by a S a Set Number pad to set the the amount of 19 OPTIONS Touch this pad and a Number microwave energy released to cook the food The higher the number the higher the power wattage or cooking speed 13 ADD MINUTE Touch this pad to cook for one minute at 100 cook power pad to turn off tones turn off clock adjust scroll speed or change weight measure ment to kilograms 20 OFF CANCEL Touch this pad to erase an incorrect command or to cancel a program during cooking This pad will not erase the time of day 21 LIGHT Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop countertop light 22 TURNTABLE ON OFF MH6151 XH only Touch this pad to stop the turntable only during the WARM HOLD and cook time functions Stop the turntable only if the dish you are using is too long to turn inside the oven To stop the turntable touch TURNTABLE ON OFF before or aft
13. Melting chocolate e Simmering stews e Heating pastries e Defrosting foods such as bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods e Softening butter cheese and ice cream e Keeping food warm e Taking chill out of fruit NOTE Once cook time has been entered you can also use the Cook Power pad as a second Minute Timer by entering 0 for the Cook Power The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking 13 Cooking at different cook powers cont 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display Example for 7 minute 30 seconds Touch 7 3 0 3 Touch COOK POWER ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls across display Example for 50 cook power Touch 5 P 50 TOUCH START scrolls across display 4 Touch START ENTER display counts down cooking time 5 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound 14 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 four cycles including Auto Defrost and Warm Hold 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Set cooking time for first cycle Touch COOK TIME Example for 7 minute 30 seconds Touch 7 3 0 3 Set cook power for
14. ake sure to have your model number when ordering 7 Replace the bulb holder if damaged 24 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can operate my microwave oven without the turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large dish Can use a rack in my microwave oven so that may reheat or cook on two levels at a time Can use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy Is this normal What are the humming noises that hear when my microwave oven is operating Why does the dish become hot when microwave food in it thought that this should not happen What does standing time mean Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vent Can pop popcorn in my microwave oven How do get the best results ANSWERS No If you remove or turn over the turntable you will get poor cooking results Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable You can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven MH6151XH only If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven you can get poor cooking performance and or arcing You can use aluminum foil for shielding use small flat pieces small skewers and shallow foil trays if tray is not taller than 1 9 cm inch deep and half filled with food to absorb microwave energy Never allow metal to touch wall
15. an outlet near the microwave oven e For a permanently connected appliance The microwave oven must be connected to a grounded metallic permanent wiring system or an equipment grounding conductor should be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead on the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven Please read this information before you use your oven How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens are safe Microwave energy is not hot It causes food to make its own heat and it s this heat that cooks the food Microwaves are like TV waves radio waves or light waves You cannot see them but you can see what they do A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it turns on the turntable The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets microwaves pass through Then they bounce off a metal floor back through the glass turntable and are absorbed by the food Magnetron Oven cavity Glass turntable Metal floor Microwaves pass through most glass paper and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the energy Using your microwave ov
16. ater stays cool do not use it Some dishes melamine some ceramic dinnerware etc absorb microwave energy becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times Cooking in metal containers not designed for microwave use could damage the oven as could containers with hidden metal twist ties foil lining staples metallic glaze or trim Operating tips e Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open Use hot pads Microwave energy does not heat containers but the heat from the food can make the container hot e Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven e 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 paraffin wax in the oven Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven because it allows microwaves to pass through it e Do not operate the microwave oven unless the glass turntable is securely in place and can rotate freely The turntable can rotate in either direction Make sure the turntable is correct side up in the oven Handle your turntable with care when removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it If your turntable cracks or breaks contact your dealer fo
17. d not do in your microwave oven e Do not do canning of foods in the oven Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects baby bottles etc It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for safe sterilization Caring for Your Microwave Oven To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time you should maintain it properly For proper care please follow these instructions carefully For interior surfaces Wash often with warm sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth Use only mild nonabrasive soaps or a mild detergent Be sure to keep the areas clean 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 control panel Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft cloth do not spray directly on the oven NOTE Abrasive cleansers steel wool pads gritty wash cloths some paper towels etc can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior oven surfaces To clean turntable and turntable support wash in mild
18. defrost more quickly than a deep block e As food begins to defrost separate the pieces Separated pieces defrost more easily e Use small pieces of aluminum foil to shield parts of food such as chicken wings leg tips fish tails or areas that start to get warm Make sure the foil does not touch the sides top or bottom of the oven The foil can damage the oven lining For better results let food stand after defrosting For more information on standing time see Microwave cooking tips in the Cooking Guide section e Turn over food during defrosting or stand ing time Break apart and remove food as required 16 Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds about 1 hour 40 minutes You can use WARM HOLD by itself or to auto matically follow a cooking cycle 1 While you are entering cooking instructions put hot cooked food in oven and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD WARM HOLD TOUCH START scrolls across display 3 Touch START ENTER 4 At end of the warm hold Display will show END and four tones will sound To make WARM HOLD automatically follow another cycle While you are touching in cooking instructions touch WARM HOLD before touching START ENTER When the last cooking cycle is over you will hear two tones WARM will come on while the oven continues to run e You can set WARM HOLD t
19. e time 5 Filter See Caring for the filters section 6 Cooktop Countertop Light Turn on to light your cooktop or countertop or to use as a night light Control panel features Model MH6151XH shown a N EZ Choice Your microwave oven control panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily The following is a list of all the Command and Number pads located on the control panel For more information on these features see Using your microwave oven section 1 DISPLAY The display includes a clock and indicators to tell you time of day cooking time settings cook powers quantities weights and cooking functions OVOG Q OOO O 2 REHEAT Touch this pad to reheat food from E r L1 2 3 4 5 3 DEFROST Touch this pad to thaw frozen 6 7 8 9 0 food by weight 4 COOK Touch this pad to cook common atk TIMER TIMER microwave prepared foods without need ing to program times and cook powers 5 POPCORN Touch this pad to pop popcorn in three bag sizes 6 BAKED POTATO Touch this pad to bake A up to four potatoes TENOR ESL ORE 7 PIZZA Touch this pad to reheat up to Ne J three slices 8 BEVERAGE Touch this pad to reheat up to two cups 9 FROZEN ENTREE Touch this pad to cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight 10 WARM HOLD Touch this pad to keep 15 CLOCK Touch this pad to enter the cor be ree se a ies for up to rect
20. en may cause interference to your radio TV or similar equipment When there is interference you can reduce it or remove it by Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of the oven e Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio or television Moving the receiver away from the microwave oven Plugging the microwave oven into a different outlet so that the microwave oven and receiver are on different branch circuits 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 e 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 e If you do not have a cover for a dish use wax paper or microwave approved paper towels or plastic wrap Remember to turn back a corner of the plastic wrap to vent steam during cooking To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a glass container in the oven Close the door Make sure it latches Cook at 100 power for 2 minutes When the time is up the water should be heated Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnerware or cookware before using To test a dish for safe use put it into the oven with a cup of water beside it Cook at 100 cook power for one minute If the dish gets hot and w
21. er touching START ENTER The word OFF will scroll across the display and T TABLE OFF will appear during cook ing If you do not program a function within 1 minute of pressing TURNTABLE ON OFF the turntable will automatically turn back on To turn the turntable back on touch the TURNTABLE ON OFF at any time during the programmed cycle 23 VENT FAN Touch this pad to turn the fan on or off NOTE If you try to enter incorrect instructions you will not hear any tones Touch CANCEL OFF and re enter the instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven e A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Seven tones signal the end of a Minute Timer countdown Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle e Three tones sound once every minute after an End of Cooking signal as a reminder if food has not been removed from oven 10 Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door The oven stops heating and the fan stops but the light stays on To restart cooking close the door and Touch START ENTER If you do not want to continue cooking Close the door and the light goes off OR Touch OFF CANCEL Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function Please read these instructions carefully Using the child safety lock The child safety lock locks the control pa
22. first cycle Touch COOK POWER Example for 50 cook power Touch 5 P 50 TOUCH START scrolls across display 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to set the cook time and cook power for the second cycle 5 Touch START ENTER After the first cycle is over 2 tones will sound and the next cycle s will count down 6 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound Using EZ Choice DEFROST You can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight DEFROST has preset times and cook powers for 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish 1 Touch DEFROST MEAT TOUCH 1 POULTRY TOUCH 2 FISH TOUCH 3 scrolls across display 2 Touch Number pad for type of food ENTER WEIGHT scrolls across display 3 Touch Number pad s to enter the weight 1 1 lb 11 1 1 b etc 4 Touch START ENTER 5 During defrosting 5 tones will sound These tones tell you when to check turn over separate or rearrange the food To start the oven again press START ENTER 6 At the end of the defrosting time Display will show END and four tones will sound NOTE To defrost items not listed in the Defrost Chart use 30 cook power Refer to a reliable cookbook for defrosting information This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the weights you can set for each type For best results loosen or remove covering on food TOUCH WEIGHTS DEFROST YOU CAN SET THEN ten
23. ice company or by calling the Consumer Assistance Center at 1 800 253 1301 Make sure to have your model number when ordering Inserting the rack First position Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven Second position Turn rack upside down when using a taller container on the bottom of the oven NOTES e Do not store the metal rack in the oven Arcing and damage to the oven could result if someone accidentally starts the oven e Do not operate the oven with the metal rack stored on the floor of the oven Damage to the interior finish will result Use the bi level cooking rack only when cooking at more than one level in your microwave oven Do not use this rack in other cooking appliances Do not use rack with browning dish Do not place a metal cooking container directly on the microwave oven rack Place a microwave safe plate between the metal container and the rack to prevent possible arcing and damage to the oven 11 Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure the Display will scroll PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY If a time of day is not set will show on the Display until you touch CLOCK NOTES If you enter in an incorrect time and touch CLOCK you cannot set time of day Enter the correct time If you touch OFF CANCEL while setting the clock the Display will show the las
24. it takes to cook that food will also change For example if you double a recipe add a little more than half the original cooking time Check for doneness and if neces sary add more time in small increments Starting temperature of food The lower the temperature of the food being put into the microwave oven the longer it takes to cook Food at room temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at refrigerator temperature Composition of food Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than food containing a lot of water Fat and sugar will also reach a higher temperature than water in the cooking process The more dense the food the longer it takes to heat Very dense food like meat takes longer to reheat than lighter more porous food like sponge cakes Size and shape Smaller pieces of food will cook faster than larger pieces Also same shaped pieces cook more evenly than different shaped pieces With foods that have different thicknesses the thinner parts will cook faster than the thicker parts Place the thinner parts of chicken wings and legs in the center of the dish Stirring turning foods e Stirring and turning foods spreads heat quickly to the center of the dish and avoids overcooking at the outer edges of the food Covering food Cover food to e Reduce splattering 20 Shorten cooking times Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwave
25. nel to prevent unwanted use of the microwave To lock the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and LOCKED will appear on the display To unlock the control panel Touch and hold START ENTER for 4 seconds Two tones will sound and LOCKED will be cleared from the display Using the vent The Vent Fan pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2 speed Fan 1 Touch VENT FAN once for HIGH twice for LOW NOTE If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven the fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven It may stay on up to an hour to cool the oven When this occurs the VENT FAN pad will not turn the fan off 2 Turn off fan when desired Touch VENT FAN twice if on HIGH once if on LOW Using the cooktop countertop light The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the cooktop countertop light 1 Touch LIGHT once for high twice for low night light 2 Turn off light when desired Touch LIGHT twice if on HIGH once if on LOW Using the bi level cooking rack Model MH6151XH only The Bi Level Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time The metal rack can be turned upside down to help fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven If you need a replacement rack you can order one from your Whirlpool designated serv
26. not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel 2 Hinges and latches broken or Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances A 120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required A time delay fuse is recommended It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided WARNING y Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet Do not remove ground prong Do not use an adapter Do not use an extension cord Failure to follow these instructions can result in death fire or electrical shock GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS e For all cord connected appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood 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
27. o follow DEFROST COOK or multi cycle cooking NOTES e WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes 99 seconds 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 Using WARM HOLD cont e Food cooked covered should be cov ered during WARM HOLD Pastry items pies turnovers etc should be uncovered during WARM HOLD e Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM HOLD e Do not use more than one complete WARM HOLD cycle about 1 hour 40 minutes The quality of some foods will suffer with extended time Using OPTIONS You can change the preset values for tones clock display scrolling speed defrost weight and demonstration features 1 Touch OPTIONS SOUND ON OFF TOUCH 1 CLOCK ON OFF TOUCH 2 SCROLL SPEED TOUCH 3 LBS KG CHOICE TOUCH 4 DEMO ON OFF TOUCH 5 scrolls across display 2 Touch function number Example for changing defrost weight Touch 4 3 Follow display prompts Example for changing weight from Lb to Kg Touch 2 Using EZ Choice COOK You can cook foods from three different preset categories 1 Touch COOK 2 Touch Number pad for specific food category 1 Fresh Vegetable 2 Frozen Vegetable 3 Casserole 3 Touch Number pad for servings 4 Touch START ENTER Cooking time counts down 5 At the end of cooking time
28. of fire in the oven maximum width of 36 inches 91 cm cavity e Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Do not overcook food Carefully attend Grease should not be allowed to the microwave oven if paper plastic accumulate on hood or filter or other combustible materials are e When flaming foods under the hood turn placed inside the oven to facilitate the fan on king PANTS e Use care when cleaning the vent hood Remove wire twist ties from paper or filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as plastic bags before placing bags in lye based oven cleaners may damage oven the filter If materials inside the oven should ignite Keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven c Do not operate the oven if it is with the door open since open door damaged It is particularly important operation can result in harmful that the oven door close properly and exposure to microwave energy It is that there is no damage to the important not to defeat or tamper with 1 Door bent the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the loosened oven front face and the door or allow 3 D d i f soil or cleaner residue to accumulate 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces on sealing surfaces d The oven should
29. ou of in warranty service To find detailed product information the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or designated servicer to purchase an accessory item or register your appliance on line please visit our Web site at www whirlpool com Microwave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is very important We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean You will be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions You can be killed or seriously injured if you don t follow instructions All safety messages will identify the hazard tell you how to reduce the chance of injury and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of e Some products such as whole eggs in burns electric shock fire injury to the shell and sealed containers for persons or exposure to excessive example closed glass jars may microwave energy explode and should not be heated in the e Read all instructions before using the MIChOWENG
30. r a replacement e When you use a browning dish the browning dish bottom must be at least 6 inch above the turntable Follow the direc tions supplied with the browning dish e Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and possibly damage the oven Slice hard boiled eggs before heating In rare cases poached eggs have been known to explode Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them For best results stir any liquid several times during heating or reheating Liquids heated in certain containers especially containers shaped like cylinders may become overheated The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients coffee granules tea bags etc This can harm the oven Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast The heat spreads to the center from the outer cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking This is one of the reasons for letting some foods for example roasts or baked potatoes stand for a while after cooking or for stirring some foods during the cooking time e Do not deep fry in the oven Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cooking time potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing
31. r a container touch the top or sides of the oven This will prevent possible arcing Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven There are however some exceptions If you have purchased food which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil container refer to the instructions on the package When using aluminum foil containers cooking times may be longer because microwaves will only penetrate the top of the food If you use aluminum containers without package instructions follow these guidelines Place the container in a glass bowl and add some water so that it covers the bottom of the container not more than inch high This ensures even heating of the container bottom e Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven Use only undamaged containers Do not use containers taller than inch Container must be at least half filled To avoid arcing there must be a minimum inch between the aluminum container and the walls of the oven and also between two aluminum containers Always place the container on the turntable Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually takes up to double the time compared to reheating in plastic glass china or paper containers The time when food is ready will vary depending upon the type of container you use Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so that heat is spread evenly throughout container Cooking you shoul
32. s or door Yes The turntable rotates clockwise or counterclockwise depending on the rotation of the motor when the cooking cycle begins This appearance is normal and does not affect the operation of your oven You may hear the sound of the transformer when the magnetron tube cycles on As the food becomes hot it will conduct the heat to the dish Be prepared to use hot pads to remove food after cooking Standing time means that food should be removed from the oven and covered for 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 slows to a pop every 1 or 2 seconds Do not repop unpopped kernels Do not pop popcorn in glass cookware 25 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service If you still need help see the Requesting Assistance or Service section If microwave does not operate first check the following Is the microwave plugged into a live outlet with the proper voltage See installation instructions
33. s pass through Releasing pressure in foods Several foods for example baked potatoes sausages egg yolks and some fruits are tightly covered by a skin or membrane Steam can build up under the membrane during cooking causing the food to burst To relieve the pressure and to prevent bursting pierce these foods before cooking with a fork cocktail pick or toothpick Using standing time Always allow food to stand after cooking Standing 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 the serving table However with larger denser food the standing time may be as long as 10 minutes Arranging food For best results place food evenly on the plate You can do this in several ways If you are cooking several items of the same food such as baked potatoes place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness such as chicken breasts place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the center of the dish where it will be heated last Layer thin slices of meat on top of each other When you cook or reheat whole fish score the skin this prevents cracking Do not let food o
34. t time of day set or if no time of day has been set To set time 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Enter time of day Example for 3 25 Touch 3 2 5 Then touch CLOCK or START ENTER Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes 99 seconds NOTES The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking touch TIMER SET The Display will return to the cooking time countdown while touching To see the time of day while the timer is counting down touch CLOCK f you want to use other command pads while the timer is counting down touch TIMER OFF to cancel the Minute Timer 12 1 Touch TIMER SET 2 Enter time to be counted down Example for 3 minutes Touch 3 0 0 3 Touch START ENTER display counts down set time 4 At the end of countdown END will be displayed and seven tones will sound To restore time of day touch OFF CANCEL Cooking at high cook power 1 Put food in oven and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display Example for 1 minute 30 seconds Touch 1 3 0 TOUCH START OR POWER scrolls across display 3 Touch START ENTER display counts down cooking time 4 At end of cooking time Display will show END and four tones will sound Cooking at different cook powers For
35. ths of a FOOD TOUCH pound Meat 1 1 to 6 0 Poultry 2 1 to 6 0 Fish 3 1 to 6 0 Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound for example 4 ounces equals pound However in order to enter food weight in DEFROST you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound If the weight on the food package is in fractions of a pound you can use the following chart to convert the weight to decimals 15 Defrosting tips e When using DEFROST the weight to be entered is the net weight in pounds and tenths of pounds the weight of the food minus the container e Before starting make sure you have removed any of the metal twist ties which often come with frozen food bags and replace them with strings or elastic bands Open containers such as cartons before they are placed in the oven e Always slit or pierce plastic pouches or packaging e If food is foil wrapped remove foil and place it in a suitable container e Slit the skins if any of frozen food such as sausage e 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 defrosting The length of defrosting time varies according to how solidly the food is frozen e The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost Shallow packages will
36. u do not hear the The command is not correct Programming Tone The fan seems to be The oven has been stored in a cold area The fan will run running slower than slower until the oven warms up to normal room temperature usual The display is There has been a power interruption Reset the clock showing If none of these items is causing your problem see the Requesting Assistance or Service section on page 27 26 Requesting Assistance or Service To avoid unnecessary service calls please check the Troubleshooting section It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below If you need assistance or service 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 For further assistance 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 e Use and maintenance proced
37. ures Accessory and repair parts sales Specialized customer assistance Spanish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc e Referrals to local dealers service companies and repair 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 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence 27 WHIRLPOOL Microwave Oven Warranty FULL ONE YEAR FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship Service must be FROM DATE OF PURCHASE provided by a Whirlpool designated service company LIMITED FOUR YEAR FSP replacement magnetron tube on microwave WARRANTY ovens if defective in materials or workmanship SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your microwave oven 2 Instruct you how to use your microwave oven 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs B Repairs when your microwave oven is used in other than normal single family household use C Pickup and delivery Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home D Damage to your microwave oven caused by
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