Whirlpool MH1160XS User's Manual
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1. 3 or 4 potatoes on the turntable around the edges at least 1 2 5 cm apart m Let potato es stand for 5 minutes after baking To Bake Potatoes 1 Place potato es on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch BAKED POTATO 3 Enter the number of pieces or Touch BAKED POTATO repeatedly to select a number Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Up to three 3 oz 85 g pizza slices refrigerated may be heated automatically in the microwave oven by using the Pizza function m Place pizza slice s on a paper towel or paper plate To Use Pizza 1 Place pizza slice s on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch PIZZA 3 Enter the number of slices to heat or Touch PIZZA repeatedly to select a number Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Doneness may be adjusted to more done less done or back to normal doneness default for2. gt Whirlpool MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use amp Care Guide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents ccccccccceeeesesesseseeeees 2 Model MH1160XS W10110881 TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY s sseseeereee 3 Electrical Requirements AA A PARTS AND FEATUREG cccsecssersseesseeseesseesseessnenseeseeesseeneeennenes 5 eaa A E ETTET TE 5 MICROWAVE OVEN CON ROL sssssessussunnusunnnnnennunnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnn 5 Re VE 5 TEE 6 Cancel Off EE 6 atolo KEE nl E 6 Kloe E EEE E SE geess 6 Re 6 len E 6 Control LOCK PPE TETT 6 Vent Fas cccecacdesceaseassecusserteste vibes echetsscesvaaeed aletaaedesndvsadvenvencautenenes 6 Cooktop Light nina tellin all AEE 7 Demo E 7 MICROWAVE OVEN USE cccecsteesseeseeeeteneeeseesneerseesseeneenneeeneneeee 7 Food Characteristics eeceeeeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeneeeeeeaneeas 7 Cooking Guidelines AAA 7 Cookware and Dinnerware AE 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal AANEREN 8 Microwave Cooking Power 8 Manuel COOKING isis sicascccseciscszesdacesaseasccsascsetestneatsasteasteasevestaantaariasis 9 Cooking in Stages or steps 9 POPCORN cnie aaraa a a a a EA e aa Ea Aaaa aaa araa T SANA 9 Baked Potato oc sccciscsarccsevescespiyeninentaneci wesseensvcttveeansenseeateancevineds 10 PUL Zeb sciag cso cg az
3. Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Follow manufacturer s recommendations Paper Towels Dinnerware Napkins Use nonrecycled and those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Plastic Wraps Bags Covers Dinnerware Containers Use those approved by the manufacturer for microwave oven use Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer s recommendations Silicone Bakeware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Straw Wicker Do not use in microwave oven Wooden Containers Styrofoam Do not use in microwave oven Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool m Always use the turntable m Do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent or name For example 7
4. Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio TV or cordless phone interference m Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet m Is the radio or TV receiver near the microwave oven Move the receiver away from the microwave oven or adjust the radio or TV antenna m Are the microwave oven door and sealing surfaces clean Make sure these areas are clean m Is the cordless phone frequency 2 4 GHz Some 2 4 GHz based cordless phones and home wireless networks may experience static or noise while the microwave oven is on Use a corded phone a different frequency cordless phone or avoid using these items during microwave oven operation ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service please check Troubleshooting It may save you the cost of a service call If you still need help follow the instructions below When calling please know the purchase date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you use only FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call us or your nearest Whirlpool designated
5. authorized service company for examination repair or adjustment See door surface cleaning instructions in the Microwave Oven Care section m To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Do not overcook food Carefully attend the microwave oven when paper plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven If materials inside the oven ignite Keep oven door closed turn oven off and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel Do not use the cavity for storage purposes Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID To reduce the risk of injury to persons Do not overheat the liquid Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it Do not use straight sided containers with narrow necks After heating allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container Use extrem
6. hour clock 12 00 11 59 and does not show a m or p m To Set The microwave oven and timer must be off 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch the number pads to set the time of day 3 Touch CLOCK or START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone m Valid entry short tone m End of timer countdown Two tones End of stage in multistage cooking Control Lock active m Hidden feature has been entered or exited m Reminder repeat each minute after the end of cycle tones Three tones m Invalid entry Four tones m End of cycle To Turn Off On Valid Entry Tones With the microwave oven in standby mode touch and hold the number pad 1 for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound Touch and hold number pad 1 to turn tones back on 6 To Turn Off All Tones except end of timer and hidden feature tones With the microwave oven in standby mode touch and hold the number pad 2 for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound Touch and hold number pad 2 to turn tones back on The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 90 minutes and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven While the Timer is in use the microwave oven can also operate To see the countdown for 10 seconds while the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER SET OFF To S
7. in the display Retry your entry When the microwave oven is in use the display shows cooking power quantities weights and or prompts When the microwave oven is not in use standby mode the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted if necessary To Adjust Scroll Speed 1 Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound 2 Touch number pad 1 for SLOW 2 for NORMAL or 3 for FAST 3 Touch START to complete the adjustment The START pad begins any function If it is not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad PRESS START will scroll in the display as a reminder If START pad is not touched within 2 minutes after touching a pad the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted by opening the door touching START will resume the preset cycle The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the Control Lock and Demo Mode The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100 power for 30 seconds and adds 30 seconds of cook time up to 10 minutes with each additional touch of the control Touching ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power This is a standard 12
8. 0 Medium High Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods PERCENT NAME USE 100 High default setting Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water content such as soups beverages and most vegetables 90 Cooking small tender pieces of meat ground meat poultry pieces and fish fillets Heating cream soups 80 Heating rice pasta or casseroles Cooking and heating foods that need a cook power lower than high For example whole fish and meat loaf 70 Reheating a single serving of food Medium High 60 Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes pudding and custards Cooking non stirrable casseroles such as lasagna 50 Medium Cooking ham whole poultry and pot roasts Simmering stews 40 Melting chocolate Heating bread rolls and pastries 30 Medium Low Defrost Defrosting bread fish meats poultry and precooked foods 20 Softening butter cheese and ice cream Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven If not used properly arcing a blue flash of light can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven on some models aluminum foil for shielding and approved meat thermometers may be used with the follow
9. FETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following WARNING To reduce the risk of burns electric shock fire injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy m Read all instructions before using the microwave oven m Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY found in this section m The microwave oven must be grounded Connect only to properly grounded outlet See GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an
10. act your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies If you need service first see the Troubleshooting section of the Use amp Care Guide After checking Troubleshooting additional help can be found by checking the Assistance or Service section or by calling Whirlpool In the U S A call 1 800 253 1301 In Canada call 1 800 807 6777 12 05 Keep this book and your sales slip together for future S S e Dealer name reference You must provide proof of purchase or installation date for in warranty service Address Write down the following information about your major appliance to better help you obtain assistance or service if you ever need it Phone number You will need to know your complete model number and serial number You can find this information on the model and serial number label located on the product Model number Serial number Purchase date lt gt Sar o W10110881 4619 652 68373 9 06 2006 Whirlpool Corporation All rights reserved Registered Trademark TM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Printed in China
11. all automatic cooking functions except Popcorn During programming before touching START touch COOK TIME once for MORE twice for LESS or 3 times for NORMAL 10 Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods Use the following chart as a guide FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS 10 20 40 or 60 oz 283 or 567 g or 1 1 or 1 7 kg Remove from package Loosen cover on 3 sides If entr e is not in microwave safe container place on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent For 10 or 20 oz entr e let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking For 40 or 60 oz entr e remove film halfway through cycle Let stand 5 minutes after cooking Frozen Entr e 1 Bacon 2 1 6 slices average thickness Follow package directions Canned 3 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Fresh 4 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Place in microwave safe container Add 2 4 tbs 30 60 mL water Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Frozen 5 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Vegetables Remove from package Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooking Rice 6 0 5 1 0 1 5 or 2 0 cups 125 250 375 or 500 mL dry rice medium or long grain Follow ingredient measurements on package Place rice and l
12. appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart 11 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE IMPORTANT Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool Always follow label instructions on cleaning products Soap water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners m Hot water and mild detergent Soak filters then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry m Dishwasher Wash separately not with dirty dishes because food can be trapped in the filters NOTE Some discoloration of the filters may occur after cleaning them in the dishwasher This is normal and will not affect the performance of the grease filters MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Average soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with s
13. ave oven if the temperature from the range or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot the vent fan will automatically turn on at high speed It may stay on for up to 1 hour to cool the microwave oven When this occurs the vent fan cannot be turned off If the vent fan pad is touched during automatic fan operation AUTO FAN IS ON FAN SPEED WILL REMAIN ON UNTIL HEAT IS NO LONGER SENSED will scroll in the display as a reminder The vent fan is also the cooling fan and will start at low speed when any cooking function begins It will remain on until the cooking function ends To Turn Vent Fan On Off Touch VENT FAN pad once for high twice for low or 3 times for off The cooktop light has 3 settings high low and off To Turn Light On Off Touch LIGHT pad once for high twice for low or 3 times for off The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave oven When set functions can be entered without actually turning on the microwave generator magnetron The microwave oven light will come on the fan will run and the turntable will rotate if set on The DEMO icon will appear in the display while the microwave oven is off and will flash during any function After 5 minutes of inactivity a reminder message will scroll in the display when any control pad is touched To Turn On Off The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold the number pad 3 for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and t
14. ble A Vent grille B Model and serial number plate C Charcoal filter behind vent grille D Microwave oven light E Door lock system F Metal shielded window G Cooking guide label OW A Turntable B Hub C Support The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly Do not operate the microwave oven without having the turntable in place See Assistance or Service to reorder any of the parts To Install 1 Remove tape from the hub 2 Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom 3 Place the turntable on the support Fit the raised curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL COOK REHEAT DEFROST O amp Nd NA NA INA WW NA f JAN JN JAN EN IN ANY MAX TIMER DEMO POWER QUICK TOUCH POPCORN PIZZA BAKED POTATO ADD 30 SEC 7 COOK POWER OOOO CLOCK TIMER DEFROST Set Off e to lock Hold 3 Sec OFF VENT FAN LIGHT Hi Lo Off Hi Lo Off PD When power is first supplied to the microwave oven a will blink in the display Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking If the blinks in the display at any other time a power failure has occurred Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed H an invalid value has been entered the invalid entry tones will sound and the input prompt will reappear
15. ct power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screw A Mounting screw 3 Replace light Close bulb cover Replace mounting screw 4 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver A Vent grille B Top louver C Mounting screws 3 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift out to remove A Bulb cover 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 6 Reattach vent grille Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power 13 TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the appliance wired properly See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven Microwave oven will not operate Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic microwa
16. e care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock m Do not clean with metal scouring pads Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS m Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 91 44 cm Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the PAN BROWN mode on models with this feature Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation When flambeing foods under the hood turn the fan on m Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye based oven cleaners may damage the filter Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven Do not store this microwave oven outdoors Do not use the microwave oven near water for example near a kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool or similar locations Do not immerse cord or plug in water Keep cord a
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18. el Cleaner amp Polish Part Number 31462 15 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP hereafter Whirlpool will pay for Factory Specified Parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company This limited warranty applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which H was purchased ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT PAY FOR 1 Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance to instruct you how to use your major appliance to replace or repair house fuses or to correct house wiring or plumbing 2 Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs air filters or water filters Those consumable parts are excluded from warranty coverage 3 Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal single family household use 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of products not approved by Whirlpool 5 Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures 6 Replacement parts or repair labor costs for units operated outs
19. et 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF The TIMER icon will appear in the display ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC will scroll in the display If no action is taken after 2 minutes the display will return to the time of day mode 2 Touch the number pads to set the length of time 3 Touch TIMER SET OFF or START When the set time ends END TIMER will appear in the display and the end of timer tone will sound followed by reminder tones Remember touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is active in the display will cancel the cook function not the Timer 4 Touch TIMER SET OFF or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer when only the Timer is operating Touch TIMER SET OFF when a cook function is also operating to make the Timer countdown active in the display and then touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer The cook function will continue to operate The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to avoid unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function If any other control pad is touched LOCKED will appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold CANCEL OFF for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and a padlock icon appears in the display Repeat to unlock and remove the padlock icon from display The vent exhaust fan has 2 speeds high and low To protect the microw
20. he DEMO icon appears in the display Repeat to turn off and remove the DEMO icon from the display MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food m Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave oven door Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty The turntable must be in place and correct side up when microwave oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or broken See Assistance or Service section to reorder m Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in microwave oven m Clothes flowers fruit herbs wood gourds paper including brown paper bags and newspaper should not be dried in microwave oven m Do not use the microwave oven for canning sterilizing or deep frying m Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it does not absorb microwaves m Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from microwave oven m Do not overcook potatoes At the end of the recommended cook time potatoes should be slightly firm Let potatoes stand for 5 minutes They will finish cooking while standing m Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell Steam buildup in who
21. ide the United States or Canada 7 Pickup and delivery This major appliance is designed to be repaired in the home 8 Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance 9 Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations 10 The removal and reinstallation of your appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance with published installation instructions 11 Replacement parts or repair labor costs when the major appliance is used in a country other than the country in which it was purchased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS 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 OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Outside the 50 United States and Canada this warranty does not apply Cont
22. ime delay circuit breaker A separate circuit serving only this appliance 4 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 an outlet near the microwave oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual A B C D H ILJ K H Grease filters shipped in microwave oven cavity Cooktop light J Microwave inlet cover K Control panel Parts and Features not shown Turnta
23. ing guidelines m Donot allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor T STYROFOANM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company 8 10 Low Taking chill out of fruit To Use 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME then enter a length of time to cook If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK POWER then enter the desired power level using the appropriate number pad or Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to select the desired power level See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and power may be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Cook Power Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels Touch START The microwave oven can be set for manual cooking at different cooking powers for various lengths of time up to 2 stages To Cook in Stages 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK TIME then en
24. iquid in microwave safe container Cover with loose fitting lid Let stand 5 minutes after cooking or until liquid is absorbed Stir Differences in the amount of fat meat thickness and curing process affect results Average is 16 slices per pound To Use Preset Cooking 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch COOK 3 Select food by entering the number from the chart or Touch COOK repeatedly to scroll through food selections 4 Enter quantity Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 5 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific food types Use the following chart as a guide FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS 1 or 2 cups 8 oz 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 Beverage 1 Casserole 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container and cover with plastic wrap Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating Dinner Plate 3 1 serving 1 plate 8 10 oz 227 283 g Place food on plate cover with plastic wrap and vent Let stand 2 3 minute
25. le eggs may cause them to burst Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time When microwave cooking the amount size and shape starting temperature composition and density of the food affect cooking results Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time needed Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If a lid is not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to ce
26. n defrosting m 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 The Auto Defrost system has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide MEAT Beef ground steaks roast The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb stew and chops defrosting Do not defrost less than 1 4 Ib Pork chops ribs roasts sausage 113 g or two 4 oz 113 g patties Place all meats in microwave safe baking dish POULTRY Place in microwave safe baking dish chicken breast side up Chicken whole and cut up Cornish hens Turkey breast FISH Fillets Steaks Whole Place in microwave safe Shellfish baking dish To Use Auto Defrost 1 Unwrap food place on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch DEFROST 3 Select food by entering 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repeatedly to scroll through food selections 4 Enter the weight in pounds Meats and Poultry can be set from 0 2 to 6 6 Ib 90 g to 3 kg Fish can be set from 0 2 to 4 4 Ib 90 g to 2 kg Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 5 Touch START The display will count down the defrost time When the cycle ends END will
27. nter If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arranging If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods arrange the thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center If cooking several items of the same size and shape place them in a ring pattern leaving the center of the ring empty Piercing Before heating use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods that have a skin or membrane such as potatoes egg yolks chicken livers hot dogs and sausage Prick in several places to allow steam to vent Shielding Use small flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of irregularly shaped foods bones and foods such as chicken wings leg tips and fish tail See Aluminum Foil and Metal first Standing Time Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even after the microwave cooking cycle ends The length of standing time depends on the volume and density of the food Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim Use the following chart as a guide then test before using MATERIAL Aluminum Foil Metal RECOMMENDATIONS See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations
28. oft lint free cloth Heavy soil m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Steam will soften soil Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Odors m Lemon juice or vinegar Heat 1 cup 250 mL of water with 1 tbs 15 mL of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven Microwave Inlet Cover To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean m Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean m Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to towel not directly to surface 12 Stainless Steel on some models To avoid damage to microwave oven door and exterior do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Rub in direction of grain m Stainless Steel Cleaner amp Polish not included See Assistance or Service section to order m Liquid detergent or all purpose cleaner Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth m Vinegar for hard water spots CONTROL PANEL m Sponge or soft cloth and water Dampen sponge with
29. re has been a power failure or the clock time has been turned off See Display section to clear display See Clock section to reset the clock or to turn it on Is the display showing a letter followed by a number See Display section to clear If it reappears call for service See Assistance or Service section Display shows time countdown but is not operating Is the Timer in use See Timer section On some models is the Demo Mode in use See Demo Mode section Tones are not sounding m Are tones turned off See Tones section Steam is coming from the vent grille m Some steam is normal Fan running slower than usual m Has the microwave oven been stored in a cold area The fan will run slower until the microwave oven warms up to normal room temperature Fan running during microwave cooking m This is normal The fan comes on at low speed to cool the microwave oven See Vent Fan section Fan comes on during cooktop usage m This is normal The fan automatically comes on to cool the microwave oven if the temperature from the cooktop below gets too hot See Vent Fan section Cooking times seem too long m Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section m Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times m Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Microwave Hood Combination
30. s after reheating 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after reheating Soup Sauce 4 Baked Goods 5 example medium muffin or bagel 1 6 pieces 2 oz 57 g each Place on paper towel For smaller rolls 2 rolls may be counted as 1 piece To Use Reheat 1 Place food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch REHEAT 3 Select food by entering the number from the chart or Touch REHEAT repeatedly to scroll through food selections 4 Enter quantity Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 5 Touch START The display will count down the reheat time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Reheat Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 70 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost m Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results m Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice 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 cycle for more eve
31. s cooling This allows the microwave oven to pop another bag of popcorn immediately following the cycle m Do not use regular paper bags or glassware m Pop only one package of popcorn at a time m Follow manufacturer s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper 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 popcorn volume is less than expected try placing a microwave safe dish upside down on the turntable placing a fresh popcorn bag on the dish and then starting the cycle To Use POPCORN 1 Place popcorn bag on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch POPCORN Bag size selections will scroll across the display 3 Enter the bag size in ounces using the number pads invalid numbers will not be accepted or 4 Touch POPCORN repeatedly to scroll through the bag size selections 5 Touch START The display will count down the popping time When the popcorn cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones One to four 10 oz 283 g potatoes may be baked automatically in the microwave oven by using the Baked Potato function m Pierce each potato several times with a fork before baking m Place a single potato on the turntable off to the side not centered Place 2
32. service center Call the Whirlpool Customer eXperience Center toll free 1 800 253 1301 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 m Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies 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 For further assistance If you need further assistance you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Charcoal Filter Part Number 8206230 Cooktop Light Bulb Part Number 8206232 Microwave Oven Light Bulb Part Number 4393681 Turntable Part Number 4393799 Turntable Support and Rollers Part Number 8206227 Turntable Hub Part Number 8206228 Grease Filters Part Number 8206229 Cleaning Supplies Heavy Duty Degreaser Part Number 31552 All Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 Stainless Ste
33. ter length of time to cook for the first stage If cooking with 100 power skip Step 3 3 Touch COOK POWER then enter the desired power level for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second stage 5 Touch START The display will count down each of the cook times The display will switch briefly to STEP 1 or STEP 2 every 30 seconds during their respective 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 CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and cooking power of the operating stage can be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Cook Power Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels Touch START Popping time has been preset based on commercially packaged microwave popcorn The preset programs are for bag sizes 3 5 oz 99 g 3 0 oz 85 g and 1 75 oz 50 g For bag sizes not listed in this section follow directions on the package NOTE The Popcorn times are programmed to run 15 seconds longer than the actual pop time During this 15 second period the magnetron is off and the microwave oven i
34. ve oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section On some models is the Demo Mode activated See Demo Mode section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call for service See Assistance or Service section Microwave oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the power supply switches the magnetron on and off Microwave oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Has the tape been removed from turntable hub See Turntable section Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable support and rollers Replace turntable support Replace turntable Place 1 cup 250 mL of water on the turntable then restart microwave oven If it still is not working call for service See Assistance or Service section Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and turntable support working properly 14 Turntable alternates rotation directions This is normal and depends on motor rotation at the beginning of the cycle Display shows messages Is the display showing The
35. water and wipe panel Dry with soft cloth m Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place m Mild cleanser and scouring pad m Dishwasher The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months See General Cleaning for cleaning instructions See Assistance or Service to reorder filters To Remove and Replace Grease Filters 1 Remove each grease filter by sliding filter to the end Pull tab down until the filter drops out A Tabs 2 Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the outer end of the frame Swing the other end up and slide into position To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter 1 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver A Vent grille B Top louver C Mounting screws 2 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift to remove 3 Slide filter back slightly lift front end and pull out filter 4 Install new charcoal filter 5 Replace vent grille and mounting screws The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconne
36. way from heated surfaces Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter Do not mount over a sink Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave 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 loosened 3 Door seals and sealing surfaces d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel AWARNING E 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 Observe all governing codes and ordinances Required m A120 Volt 60 Hz AC only 15 or 20 amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker Recommended m A time delay fuse or t
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