Whirlpool MH7135XE manuale d’uso

VLy 01” 3 Appllanms Making %ur World A Litde Easier.” UseAndCare Table of Contents (complete) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Microwave Oven Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Table of Contents A Note to You ........................................... 3 Microwave Oven Safety ........................ 4-6 Important safety instructions ................. 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ................................ 5 Electrical requirements ......................... 6 Getting to Know[...]

A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL appliances are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. 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 op[...]

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. Explosion Hazard Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven. Doing so can result in deat[...]

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. 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 f[...]

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 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 water stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too h[...]

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[...]

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. 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. Ca[...]

Microwave oven features 0 1 0 3 Q Q q#Q P 8 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 se[...]

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 18-44. SENSOR CUICK TOUCH 6 7 8 9 0 1. DISPLAY. The [...]

3. POPCORN. Touch this pad to pop popcorn with the “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” feature. The oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long to cook depending on the amount of humidity it detects from the popcorn. See page 41 for more information. 4. COOK. Touch this pad to cook common microwave-prepared foods with the “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” feature. The[...]

20. TURNTABLE OFF. 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 OFF before touching START/ENTER. The red light on the TURNTABLE OFF pad will come on. If you do not program a functio[...]

Using the safety lock The safety lock prevents unwanted use of the microwave oven by disabling the control panel Command Pads. To lock or deactivate the control panel: Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4 seconds. Three tones, followed by 2 tones, will sound and fi will appear on the Display. To cancel the safety lock: Touch and hold START/ENTER for 4 [...]

Using the fan The Fan pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2-speed Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. 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 FAN pad wi[...]

3. Set stop time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example to stop the fan at 1:30, when time of day is 12 o’clock: 1 NOTE: You can set the stop time up cl to the next 12 hours. rl 3 I 0 4. Start timed fan function. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: The letter ‘IF” indicates the timed fan feature has been selected. If both the timed fan and light feature have been r selected[...]

Using the cooktop/countertop light The pad on the bottom center of the control panel controls the cooktop/countertop light. 1. Turn on light. Press the LIGHT pad once for HIGH, twice for LOW (night light). TOUCH (once for HIGH) OR (twice for LOW) 2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH (until OFF) To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on[...]

3. 4. Start timed fan function. Set stop time. TOUCH Example to turn off light at 2 o’clock, when time of day is 12 o’clock: 0 1 NOTE: You can set the time up to the ,- I YOU SEE next 12 hours. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: The letter I” indicates the timed light feature has been selected. If both the timed fan and light feature have been selected, an [...]

Using the bi-level cooking rack 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 authorized Whirlpool service company, or by calling th[...]

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds have gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time. If a time of day is not set, “888:88”[...]

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. NOTE: 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 in 3 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER SE[...]

At end of countdown: (one tone will sound) To cancel Minute Timer: During countdown: YOU SEE After countdown: 25[...]

Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE 3. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Changing ins[...]

Cooking at different cook powers For best results, some recipes call for differ- ent Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave 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. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE cl 7 cl 3 l-J 0 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: TOUCH YOU SEE m TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power afte[...]

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. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE[...]

5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE 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 DEFROST Your microwave oven automatically defrosts a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The 2-stage defrost c[...]

2. Choose AUTO DEFROST. Example for meat: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: l For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” at the end of the “Using Auto Defrost” section. . If you enter an incorrect weight, touch AUTO DEFROST again and ente[...]

7. After two thirds of the cook time is over, the display will prompt you to turn over food. Repeat the second half of Step 5 and Step 6. YOU SEE remaining) At end of defrosting time: YOU SEE Auto defrost chart Meat &king FOOD Beef Ground Beef, Bulk Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Tenderloin Steak Stew Beef Pot Roast, Chuck Roast Rib Roast Rol[...]

FOOD Lamb Cubes for Stew Chops (1 inch thick) Pork Chops (l/2 inch thick) Hot Dogs Spareribs, Country-Style Ribs Sausage, Links Sausage, Bulk Loin Roast, Boneless Fish settins FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Flsh Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Remove thawed portions with fork. Return remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. [...]

FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Chicken Whole (up to Turn over (finish defrosting Place chicken breast-side up on a 9% Ibs) breast-side down). Cover microwavable roasting rack. Finish warm areas with aluminum foil. defrosting by immersing in cold water. Remove giblets when chicken is partially defrosted. cut up Separate pieces and Place on a mic[...]

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

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. 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[...]

Using PERSONAL CHOICE PERSONAL CHOICE allows you to recall one cooking instruction previously placed in memory and begin cooking quickly. For example, if you heat a roll every morning, program the cooking steps into PERSONAL CHOICE. You can heat your roll each morning by touching PERSONAL CHOICE. PERSONAL CHOICE also allows you to program a functio[...]

To use PERSONAL CHOICE: 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose PERSONAL CHOICE. TOUCH YOU SEE The oven will cook according to your preprogrammed instructions. At end of cooking time: (dlsplay counts down programmed cooking tlme) YOU SEE Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” COOK Using COOK lets you heat common micro- wave-prepared foods without[...]

When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from food, cooking time is displayed. Example: YOU SEE (this tlme will vary) At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” REHEAT REHEAT lets you heat foods without needing to program times and Cook Pow- ers. REHEAT has preset Cook Powers for 3 categories: Plate, Soup/Sauce, and Cass[...]

When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from food, heating time is displayed. Example: At end of heating time: YOU SEE YOU SEE (thls time will vary) Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” BAKED POTATO Cooking with BAKED POTATO lets you bake one or several potatoes by touching one pad. NOTES: l Before baking, pierce potato with fork several times. [...]

Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” 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. Cooking performance may vary with brand and fat content. Try several brands to decide which gives best poppin[...]

When sensor detects a certain amount of humidity from popcorn, popping time is displayed. Example: At end of popping time: YOU SEE (remaining cook time alternates wlth “POP-” and “CORN”; this tlme will vary) Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” PIZZA REHEAT Reheating pizza with PIZZA REHEAT lets you reheat one or several slices of pizza by touchi[...]

Using “SENSOR QUICK TOUCH” VEGETABLE Cooking with VEGETABLE lets you heat common microwave-prepared vegetables without needing to program times and Cook Powers. VEGETABLE has preset cook powers for 3 food categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned. To use VEGETABLE: 1. Touch VEGETABLE once to select Fresh, twice for Frozen, or three times for Canned[...]

Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: l To extend cooking time in multiples of 1 minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking. l You can enter ADD MINUTE only afte[...]

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: The charcoal filter is available as an[...]

Charcoal filter accessory: Your microwave oven does not come equipped with a charcoal filter. If your microwave hood combination is being used to recirculate air, we recommend that you install the charcoal filter accessory. Replace- ment charcoal filters are available from your authorized Whirlpool service company, Part No. 4959416, or by calling t[...]

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 removlng vent cover. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result In death or electrical shock. 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tlp the cover forward, then lift out to remove. 4. Remove bulb holder mounting scr[...]

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See the “Using ‘SENSOR QUICK TOUCH’ REHEAT” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad. Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving 2 servi[...]

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using ‘SENSOR QUICK TOUCH’ COOK” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times. MEATS. POULTRY. FISH. SEAFOOD 9110~ standing time after cooking. COOK FOOD POWER TlME 9acon 100% 45 set to[...]

Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l 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. l If you want to cook two meals[...]

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooklng several Items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking. l When cooklng foods of uneven shapes or thickness, such as chlcken 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 the rack is supplied with your microwave oven. Use of any rack not supplied with the micro- wave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing. Can I use either metal or aluminum [...]

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 Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if cooking times home or wall outlets is low or the line voltage is low. Your electrician seem too long lower than normal. or service technician can tell you if the outlet voltage is low. The Cook Power is not at the Check “Microwave cooking c[...]

2. If you need assistance . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere In the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants. The consultant can instruct you in how to obtain satisfactory operation from your appliance or, if service is necessary, recommend a qualified servi[...]

WHIRLPOOL@ Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR 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 an authorized Whirlpool service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCH[...]