Whirlpool MH6151XH manual

Use And Care G U I D E MICROW A VE HOOD COMBINA TION MODELS MH6150XH MH6151XH 3828W5A1240/8172042 A Note to Y ou ........................................2 Microwave Oven Safety .......................3 Getting to Know Y our Microwave Oven ...................................6 Using Y our Microwave Oven .............10 Using the child safety lock ...[...]

2 A Note 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 tr ouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how to operate and main[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: • Read all instructions before using the microwave oven. • Read and follow the specifi[...]

4 MICROW A VE OVEN SAFETY IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair , or adjustment. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Caring for Y our Microwave Oven” section. • T o reduce t[...]

5 MICROW A VE OVEN SAFETY 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 recommended that a separate cir cuit serving only this appliance be provided. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 pr ong outlet. Do not[...]

6 Microwaves pass through most glass, paper , and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the ener gy . Microwaves bounce off metal containers so food does not absorb the ener gy . How your microwave oven works Microwave ovens ar e safe. Microwave ener gy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’ s this heat that cooks the fo[...]

7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN • When you use a br owning dish, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3 ⁄ 16 inch above the turntable. Follow the direc- tions supplied with the browning dish. • 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. Sli[...]

8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN TIMER OFF TIMER SET CLOCK 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 0 OFF CANCEL START ENTER EZ-Choice REHEAT DEFROST COOK BAKED POTAT O PIZZA POPCORN COOK POWER COOK TIME ADD MINUTE WARM HOLD FROZEN ENTREE BEVERAGE LIGHT VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/ OFF ON/NIGHT/ OFF OPTIONS TURNTABLE ON/OFF Microwave oven features (Model MH6151XH shown) 6 5 Y[...]

9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN TIMER OFF TIMER SET CLOCK 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 0 OFF CANCEL ST ART ENTER EZ-Choice REHEA T DEFROST COOK BAKED P O TAT O PIZZA POPCORN COOK POWER COOK TIME ADD MINUTE WARM HOLD FROZEN ENTREE BEVERAGE LIGHT VENT F AN HIGH /LOW / OFF ON /NIGHT / OFF OPTIONS TURNT ABLE ON /OFF Control panel features (Model MH6151XH sh[...]

10 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 20. OFF/CANCEL. T ouch 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 . T ouch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. 22. TURNT ABLE ON/OFF . (MH6151XH only).T ouch this pad to stop the turntable only during the W [...]

If you need a replacement rack, you can order one from your Whirlpool designated service 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: T ur[...]

1. T ouch TIMER SET . 2. Enter time to be counted down. Example for 3 minutes: T ouch “3 0 0”. 3. T ouch ST ART/ENTER (display counts down set time) 4. At the end of countdown: “END” will be displayed and seven tones will sound. T o restore time of day , touch OFF/CANCEL. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2[...]

13 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 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 from 1 to 10 stands for a dif ferent percentage of cook power . The following chart gives the percentage of cook power each number pad stands for , and the cook[...]

14 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Cooking at different cook powers (cont.) 1. Put food in oven and close the door . 2. T ouch COOK TIME. ENTER COOKING TIME scrolls across display . Example for 7 minute, 30 seconds: T ouch “7 3 0”. 3. T ouch COOK POWER. ENTER POWER LEVEL 1 TO 10 scrolls across display . Example for 50% cook power: T ouch “5”. P[...]

15 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Weight conversion chart Y ou ar e probably used to food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example, 4 ounces equals 1 ⁄ 4 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[...]

16 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Defrosting tips • 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). • Before starting, make sur e you have removed any of the metal twist-ties which often come with frozen food bags, and replace them with strings or elastic [...]

17 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using W ARM HOLD (cont.) • Food cooked covered should be cov- ered during W ARM HOLD. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during W ARM HOLD. • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during W ARM HOLD. • Do not use more than one complete W ARM HOLD cycle (about 1 hou[...]

18 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using EZ-Choice™ REHEA T Y ou can reheat foods from four different preset categories. 1. T ouch REHEA T . 2. T ouch Number pad for specific food categories: 1 = Dinner Plate 2 = Soup/Sauce 3 = Casserole 4 = Roll/Muffin 3. T ouch Number pad for quantity/servings. 4. T ouch ST ART/ENTER (Reheating time counts down) 5.[...]

19 USING YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using PIZZA Y ou can reheat up to 3 slices (5 ozs. each) of pizza 1. T ouch PIZZA. 2. T ouch Number pad for number of slices. 3. At end of reheating time: Display will show "END" and four tones will sound. Using BEVERAGE Y ou can heat up 1 to 2 8 ounce cups of bev- erages. 1. T ouch BEVERAGE. 2. T ouch Numbe[...]

20 Microwave cooking tips 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 neces- sary , add more time in small incr ements. Starting temperature[...]

21 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Using aluminum foil Metal containers should not be used in a microwave oven. Ther e 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 mic[...]

22 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 installed. The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should be replaced [...]

23 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 [...]

24 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN 4. Lift up the bulb holder . 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. Make sure to have your model number when ordering. 7. Replace the bulb holder , [...]

25 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 micr owave oven (MH6151XH only). If you use a rack not supplied with the micr owave oven, you can get poor cooking performance and/or ar cing. Y ou[...]

26 If none of these items is causing your problem, see the “Requesting Assistance or Service” section on page 27. Problem The microwave oven will not run. Microwave cooking times seem too long. The turntable will not turn. The display shows a time counting down but the oven is not cooking. Y ou do not hear the Programming T one. The fan seems t[...]

27 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 Y ou” section). This information will help us better respond to your request. Our consultants provi[...]

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