Whirlpool MH6110XE manual

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Microwave Oven Safety Your safety is important to us. This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol. This symbol alerts you to hazards such as fire, electrical shock, or other injuries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCT[...]

*To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: - Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if 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 bag in oven. - If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door c[...]

Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 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. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do[...]

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. In this Section Page How your microwave oven works . . . . . . . 6 For best cooking results . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the area under the oven floor. There they bounce off the mixing antenna into the oven where they contact the food. Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food doe[...]

For the best cooking results l Always cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle (see “Using ADD MINUTE” in the “Using Your Microwave” section for more information). Then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food. l Stir, t[...]

Testing your dinnerware or cookware Test dinnennrare or cookware before using, To test a dish for safe use, put it into the over with a cup 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, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too [...]

Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but heat from the food can make the container hot. Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time. After microwaving, wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for 5 mi[...]

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. Circuit breaker / or fuse box 11[...]

Microwave oven features d 4 6 5 b 6 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To 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 is securely c[...]

Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see pages 15-37. 0 l- 0 3- 0 2- 0 5- 0 6- & a--- a 4 -0 9 [...]

3. COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook time has been set, followed by a Number Pad to set the amount of microwave energy released to cook the food. The higher the number, the higher the microwave power or “cooking speed.” See page 24 for more informa- tion. See the “Microwave cooking chart” on page 44 for specific Cook Powers to use f[...]

Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: l A programming tone will sound each time you touch a pad. l One long tone signals the end of a Minute Timer countdown. l Four tones signal the end of a cooking cycle. l Two tones sound once. every minute after an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if food[...]

Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the 2-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust 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 th[...]

2. Touch TIMER SET. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: If both the fan and light are oper- ating and the TIMER SET Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be con- trolled by the timer. The Display will alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT” one time before “HR:MN” is displayed. ftwice within $ seconds) Then: 3. Set fan run time. TOUCH YOU SEE E[...]

Using the cooktop/countertop light The three pads on the bottom right of the control panel control the cooktopkountertop light. 1. Turn on light. LIGHT NIGHT LIGHT OFF TOUCH I LIGHT OR 2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH I OFF To set light to be on for a specific time: NOTE: The Minute Timer must not be in use when starting this feature. 1. Turn [...]

3. Set light on time. Example to turn light on for two hours: TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start timed light feature. NOTES: TOUCH YOU SEE 1 l *The letter I” indicates the timed light feature has been selected. EE3 -; l If both the timed light and fan features have been selected, an “H” (Hood) will OR be displayed. l-l TIMER SET To check the remaining li[...]

Using the bi-level cooking rack You can order a Bi-Level Cooking Rack (Part No. 4358803) from your Whirlpool dealer for 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 your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack, you can orde[...]

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “88:88.” For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds has gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time. If a time of day is not set, “88:88” wi[...]

Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET. 1. Touch TIMER SET. TOUCH YOU SEE After 1 second: 2. Enter time to be counted down. T[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Cooking at high cook power . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Cooking at different cook powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Cooking with m[...]

Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for different Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many micro- wave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use. The following chart gives the percenta[...]

1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE 4. Start oven. NOTE: If you do not do this step within three seconds of doing Step 3, START will flash. You then have one minute to touch START/ENTER b[...]

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 two cycles. 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time for first cycle. TOUCH YOU S[...]

5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: (first cycle) YOU SEE (four tones will sound) Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. Using AUTO COOK Cooking with AUTO COOK lets you [...]

1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose AUTO COOK. Example for Casseroles: After 3 seconds: TOUCH A 0 m 00 (once) YOU SEE 3. To increase cups/items: YOU SEE 4. Start oven (optional). If you do not touch START/ENTER, the oven will start cooking 3 seconds after you complete the previous step. TOUCH At end of cooking time: YOU SEE YOU SEE (f[...]

Using AUTO DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts NOTES: a variety of common meats at preset Cook l See the “Auto defrost chart” for defrosting Powers for preset times. The 3-stage defrost directions for each food. cycle is programmed for meat, poultry, and l To defrost items not listed in the “Auto fish. All you do is touch the C[...]

4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE 5. After half thecook time is over, Display will prompt you to turn over food while oven continues to defrost. YOU SEE Open door, turn over food, and shield any warm portions. NOTE: If you do not open the door within two minutes, the Display will resume the countdown. Close the door. YOU SEE 6. Restart oven. TOUCH YOU S[...]

Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the begin- ning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than l/4 lb. Bulk fork. Turn over. Return remainder Freeze in dough[...]

Fish setting FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Separate and rearrange. Poultry setting FOOD Chicken Whole (up to 9% Ibs) cut up Cornish[...]

Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following char-t to convert the weight to equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter decimals. food weight in AUTO DEFROST,[...]

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 automatically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: l WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. l Opening the oven door cancels WARM HOLD. Close the door and touch W[...]

Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. If you are using a microwave popcorn popper, follow manufacturer’s instructions. You can set your microwave oven to pop different size bags of popcorn. You specify the setting by the number of times you touch POPCOR[...]

Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. YOU SEE At end of popping time: (time remaining) YOU SEE (four tones will sound) Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend [...]

Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset cook time is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10% after choosing AUTO COOK or POPCORN. You can only increase or decrease cook time before cooking starts. To increase cook time by 10%: To decrease cook time by 10%: To reset to the original cook time: TOUCH El (example fo[...]

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[...]

Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency. Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month. When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is [...]

Charcoal filter : To remove: 1. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 2. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 2. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. After replacing filters: l Turn the power back on at the main power supply. 3. Lift the back of the charcoal [...]

Replacing the cooktop and oven lights Fire Hazard Use only candelabra-base bulbs, 30-watt maximum. Turn off power at main power supply before replacing the light bulb. Failure to follow the above could result in fire or electrical shock. The cooktop light 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-ba[...]

The oven light Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing vent cover. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. o* / T!ii? ’ 2 ,‘u 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Remove b[...]

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servings Meat Slices (Beef, ham, pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Stirrable Casseroles and Main Dishes 1 serving 2 servings 4-6 servings Nonstirrable Casseroles and Main Dis[...]

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” in the ‘Using Your Microwave Oven” section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times. MEATS. POULTRY, FISH. SEAFOOD VEGETABLES (continued) Allow standing time after cooking. Cook at 100% Cook Power. COOK FOOD TIM[...]

Microwave cooking tips Amount of food If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, 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. If you want to cook two meals or [...]

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. l When cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chicken breasts, place the smaller or thinner area of the fo[...]

Questions and Answers QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? ANSWERS You can use a rack only if rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing. San I use either metal or aluminum pans n[...]

If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service. When calling our Consumer Assistance Center for help or ca[...]

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION You do not hear The command is not correct. Re-enter command. the Program- You have disabled the Press and hold the number Pad 1 for ming Tone audible signal. 4 seconds. The Display There has been a power Reset the clock. shows “88:88” interruption. 2. If you need assistance . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assi[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct FROM DATE OF PURCHASE defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCH[...]