Whirlpool MH8150XJ manual

MODEL MH8150XJ 4619-652-60191/8169687 Microwave Hood Combination A Note to Y ou .............................................2 Microwave Oven Safety ...........................3 Installation Instructions ............................6 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven........................................7 How your microwave oven works ........[...]

2 A N OTE TO Y OU 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 . T o ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-fr ee operation, we developed this Use and Car e Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and[...]

3 Your safety and the safety of others are very important. w DANGER w W ARNING You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions. You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of in[...]

4 MICROW A VE O VEN SAFETY PRECAUTIONS T O A VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE T O EXCESSIVE MICROW A VE 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 ove[...]

5 MICROW A VE O VEN SAFETY E LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 V olt, 60 Hz, AC only , 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is requir ed. (A time-delay fuse is recommended.) It is r ecommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be pr ovided. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS • For all cord connected a[...]

6 I NST ALLA TION I NSTRUCTIONS w W ARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install microwave oven. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury . R EMO VING AND REPLACING THE MICROW A VE HOOD COMBINA TION 4. Hold microwave hood combination in place with one hand. Pull hook E to release micr owave hood from mounting[...]

7 G ETTING TO K NOW Y OUR M ICROW A VE O VEN 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. Microwave ener gy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’ s this heat that cooks the food. [...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN T ESTING Y OUR DINNERW ARE OR COOKWARE T est dinnerware or cookwar e befor e using. T o test a dish, put it into the oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook power for one minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, et[...]

9 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN Y our microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. T o help get you up and running quickly , the following is a list of the oven’ s basic features: 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door . 2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not operate unless the door[...]

10 10 C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES Y our microwave oven contr ol panel lets you select a desired cooking function quickly and easily . The following is a list of all the Command pads located on the control panel. For more information on these featur es, see “Using your microwave oven” section. 1. Display . This display includes a clock and indicat[...]

11 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN T o turn signals back on: TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds NOTE: T wo tones will sound when audible signals are turned on or off. This will only work when the oven is in standby mode. Interrupting cooking Y ou can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door . The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but th[...]

12 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES ( CONT .) Heating more than one plate of food When heating plates of food with a cook time that you set, you can heat two 10 in. (25.4 cm) plates side by side or one plate lar ger than the turntable. Y ou can heat 2 more plates on the Cooking Rack for a possible total of 4 plates. F[...]

13 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN U SING THE COOKING RACK The Cooking Rack gives you extra space when cooking in more than one container at the same time. If you need a replacement rack (Part No. 4393826), you can order one fr om your designated service company , or by calling the Customer Interaction center at 1-800-253-1301 . Make sure to [...]

14 (once for regular light, twice for night light) (1 or 2 times, depending on light setting) TOUCH TOUCH U SING THE COOKTOP / COUNTERTOP LIGHT The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the cooktop/countertop light. 1. T urn on light. 2. T urn off light when desired. GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN S ETTING THE CLOCK When your[...]

15 U SING THE MINUTE TIMER Y ou can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer . Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. T o see the Minute timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET. 1. T ouch TIMER SET . 2. Enter the time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute, 30 seco[...]

16 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN U SING JET ST ART TM F EA TURE The JET ST ART TM feature lets you cook food for 30 seconds at 100% cook power or add an extra 30 seconds to your cooking time cycle. Y ou can also use it to extend cooking time cycles in multiples of 30 seconds, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: • T o extend cooking time cycles in mu[...]

17 U SING Y OUR M ICROW A VE O VEN This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully . C OOKING A T HIGH COOK POWER 4. Start the oven. At the end of the cooking time: Changing instructions Y ou can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4. 1. Put your food[...]

18 NAME Medium Medium-Low , Defrost Low COOK POWER 6 = 60% of full power 5 = 50% of full power 4 = 40% of full power 3 = 30% of full power 2 = 20% of full power 1 = 10% of full power WHEN TO USE IT • Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding, and custards • Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna • Cooking ham, [...]

19 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN C OOKING A T DIFFERENT COOK POWERS ( CONT .) 5. Start the oven. At the end of the cooking time: Changing instructions Y ou can change the cooking time or cook power any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3 and/or 4 and 5. TOUCH YOU SEE PWR TIME COOK YOU SEE TIME COOK ENTER ST ART (four tones will sound) C OOKIN[...]

20 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN TOUCH YOU SEE OR PWR COOK ENTER (repeat until desir ed cook power appears) 5 COOK PO WER C OOKING IN ST AGES ( CONT .) Example for 50% cook power: 5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, and 4 to set the cooking time and cook power for each additional stage. 6. Start the oven. After the first stage is over , the next stage(s) will coun[...]

21 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING EZ-TOUCH TM COOK CONTROL Y ou can cook microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity . EZ-TOUCH COOK control has preset times and cook powers for 6 categories (see following chart). T o use EZ-TOUCH COOK control, follow the steps below: 1. T ouch Y ou see 2. T ouch COOK 1 to 6 times to choose the [...]

22 AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE 0.5, 1, 1.5, or 2 cups (118 mL, 237 mL, 355 mL, or 473 mL) 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) 1 to 4 cups (237 mL to 946 mL) 1 to 6 pieces, average thickness 1 to 4 servings 1 to 4 pieces TOUCH COOK * once 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times This chart shows you how to choose a type of food and the amounts you can choose f[...]

23 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN AMOUNTS YOU CAN CHOOSE 1 to 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 4 cups (237 ml to 946 ml) 1 to 6 pieces, 2 oz (57 g) each 1 serving (or 1 plate) FOOD Pizza Slice Soup/Sauce Casserole Baked Goods Plate (of food) TOUCH REHEA T * once twice 3 times 4 times 5 times This chart shows you how to c[...]

24 ENTER QTY LBS Example for 1.1 lbs Example for 1.1 lbs 1 U SING EZ-TOUCH TM JET DEFROST TM FEA TURE Y ou can defrost food by choosing a category and setting a weight. The feature can be used only for very fast defrosting of fr ozen foods in the cate- gories of Meat, Poultry or Fish. Use manual defrost for other foods or weights not listed. The EZ[...]

25 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING JET DEFROST TM FEA TURE ( CONT .) For even, complete defrosting • The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defr ost more quickly than a deep block. • As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost mor e evenly . • Use small pieces of a[...]

26 JET DEFROST TM FEA TURE CHART ( CONT .) FOOD Chicken Whole (up to 9-1/2 lbs [4.3 kg]) Cut Up Cornish Hens Whole T urkey Breast (under 6 lbs [2.7 kg]) SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Place chicken breast-side up on a micr owavable roasting rack. Finish defr osting by immersing in cold water . Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. Place on a mi[...]

27 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN D EFROSTING TIPS • When using the JET DEFROST TM feature, you need to enter the net weight (the weight of the food minus the container). Enter the weight to the nearest 1/10 lb (45 g). • Only use the JET DEFROST feature for raw food. The JET DEFROST feature gives best r esults when the food to be thawed is complet[...]

28 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING POPCORN Y ou can pop commercially packaged micr owave popcorn by touching just one pad. The number of times you touch this pad determines which size bag of popcorn your oven will pop. For best results: • Pop only 1 package at a time. • If you are using a micr owave popcorn popper , follow manufacturer’ s [...]

29 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U SING BEVERAGE Y ou can heat one or two 8-ounce (227 g) cups of a beverage by touching just one pad. The number of times you touch this pad determines the number of cups your oven will heat. NOTES: • If you touch BEVERAGE 3 times, the display returns to the 1-cup setting. • Y ou do not need to touch ST ART/ENTER [...]

30 3. Change to 2 to 4 potatoes, if desired. Example for 2 potatoes: After 5 seconds, the oven will start cooking. Example for 2 potatoes: At end of cooking time: TOUCH YOU SEE OR QTY BAKED P O TAT O BAKED P O TAT O 2 (countdown time may vary from above) (four tones will sound) YOU SEE TIME COOK AUTO YOU SEE COOK AUTO USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN U [...]

31 U SING VEGET ABLE Y ou can cook 1 to 4 cups (250 mL to 1 L) of a frozen vegetable by touching just one pad. The number of times you touch this pad determines the number of cups your oven will cook. NOTES: • If you touch VEGET ABLE 5 times, the display returns to the 1-cup setting. 1. Put your vegetables in the oven and close the door . 2. T ou[...]

32 Y ou can cook a 10- or 20-ounce (284 g or 568 g) frozen entr ee by touching just one pad. The number of times you touch this pad determines the size of entree your oven will cook. 1. Place your frozen entr ee on the turntable and close the door . 2. T ouch FROZEN ENTREE. If you want to cook a 10-ounce (284 g) frozen entree, just wait 5 seconds. [...]

33 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN WARM HOLD keeps hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven. Y ou can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: • Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch WARM HOLD, then touch ST ART/ENTER if additional WARM HOLD time is desired. • Food cooked covered sh[...]

34 M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS C OOKING G UIDE Amount of food • If you increase or decr ease the amount of food you prepar e, the time 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 necessary , add more time in small increments. Star[...]

35 M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS ( CONT . ) Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. There ar e, however , some exceptions. If you have purchased food which is pr epackaged in an aluminum foil container , refer to the instructions on the package. When using aluminum foil containers, cooking times may be longer becaus[...]

36 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN C ARING FOR THE FILTERS The grease (aluminum) filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. Y ou can order replacement grease filters (PN 8169758) from your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer . The charcoal filters cannot be washed. For best performance, we recommend that you r eplace charc[...]

37 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 2. R emove the two vent grille mounting screws located above the cover (the two outer screws). 3. Tip the grille forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Lift up the bulb holder . 5. Replace the bulb with a candelabra-base 30-watt bulb (PN 4393681) available from your authorized Whirlpool dealer . 6. Close the bulb c[...]

38 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. Y ou can use a rack only if the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. If you use a rack not supplied with the microwave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Y ou can use aluminum f[...]

39 Problem Nothing works. The microwave oven will not run. The turntable will not turn. Cause • The power supply cord is not plugged into a gr ounded 3 prong outlet. (See the “Electrical requir ements” section on page 6 and the “Electrical connection” section on Page 9.) • A household fuse has blown or a circuit br eaker has tripped. ?[...]

40 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem The turntable will not turn. Cause • Y ou have turned off the turntable. (See the “Heating more than one plate of food” section on Page 13.) • The turntable is not correctly in place. It should be correct-side up and sitting firmly on the center shaft. • The support is not operating correctly . Remove the tur nt[...]

41 Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction 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 Y ou” section). This information will help us better respond to your r equest. Our consultants pro[...]

4619-652-60191/8169687 © 2000 Whirlpool Corporation. ® Registered T rademark/TM T rademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A. Printed in China All rights reserved. 5/00 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DA TE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL CORPORA TION WILL P A Y FOR: FSP ® replac[...]