Whirlpool MH6140XF manual

A Note to Y ou ................. 2 Micr owave Oven Safety .......................... 3-5 Installation Instructions .................... 6 Getting to Know Y our Micr owave Oven ............ 9 Using Y our Micr owave Oven .......... 20 Caring for Y our Micr owave Oven .......... 33 Cooking Guide ............. 36 Questions and Answers .................[...]

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. 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 operate and maintai[...]

3 • 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 authorized service company for examinat[...]

4 MICROW AVE OVEN SAFETY – SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – • 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 ove[...]

5 MICROWA VE OVEN SAFETY E LECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 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. w W ARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 p[...]

6 30" (76.2 cm) min. width required I NST ALLA TION I NSTRUCTIONS S P ACE REQUIREMENTS Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating) operation, converts to top or rear discharge. 66 1 ⁄ 4 " (168.3 cm) min. mounting height from floor A B 66 1 ⁄ 4 " (168.3 cm) min. mounting height from floor 23 1 ⁄ 16 " (58.6 cm) door open 15 3[...]

7 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS R EMOVING AND REPLACING THE MICROW A VE O VEN If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combi- nation for any reason, follow these simple steps: To remove: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove filters and vent grille. • If filters are installed, push in at the tab and slide filter to the outside ed[...]

8 To replace: 1. Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate. 2. Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet downward. Thread the power supply cord through the power supply cord hole in the bottom of the upper cabinet. 3. Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet. Push the microwave oven [...]

9 Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the food. Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You cannot see them, but you can see what they do. A magnetron in the microwave oven produces microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven where they contact food as it[...]

10 Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal con- tainers so food does not absorb the energy. Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking. This is one of the reaso[...]

11 O PERA TING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS T ESTING YOUR DINNERW ARE OR COOKW ARE 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 1 minute. If the dish gets hot and water stays cool, do not use it. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam b[...]

12 E LECTRICAL CONNECTION GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE OVEN Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At the end of the recom- mended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cook- ing during standing time. After micro- waving, let potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing. Do not [...]

13 GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN TIMER OFF TIMER SET CLOCK 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 0 LIGHT VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/ OFF ON/NIGHT/ OFF AUTO REHEAT AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK WARM HOLD BEVERAGE POPCORN COOK POWER COOK TIME ADD MINUTE START ENTER OFF CANCEL LBS OZ OFF TABLE TURN QTY ENTER SENSOR POWER START? COOK SIM REHEAT DEFROST AUTO TIME 123 R Your microwav[...]

14 TIMER OFF TIMER SET CLOCK 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 0 LIGHT VENT F AN HIGH / LOW / OFF ON / NIGHT / OFF AUTO REHEA T AUTO DEFROST AUTO COOK WARM HOLD BEVERAGE POPCORN COOK POWER COOK TIME ADD MINUTE ST ART ENTER OFF CANCEL LBS OZ OFF TABLE TURN QTY ENTER SENSOR POWER START? COOK SIM REHEAT DEFROST AUTO TIME 123 R C ONTROL P ANEL FEA TURES 1. Display. This[...]

15 Interrupting cooking You can stop the oven during a cycle by opening the door. The oven stops heating and the fan stops, but the light stays on. To restart cooking, close the door and TOUCH If you do not want to continue cooking: • Close the door and the light goes off. OR • TOUCH NOTE: Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL to make sur[...]

16 To cancel the demo/learning feature: TOUCH and hold for 5 seconds Two tones will sound and the small “d” will disappear from the display. U SING THE EXHAUST FA N The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2-speed exhaust fan. 1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature from the range or cooktop below the oven gets too ho[...]

17 1. Touch CLOCK. 2. Enter the time of day. Example for 12:00: 3. Complete your entry. TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE OR GETTING TO KNOW Y OUR MICROWA VE OVEN ENTER TIME START? TIME CLOCK 1 0 2 0 CLOCK ST ART ENTER When your microwave oven is first plugged in, or after a power failure, the display will flash “:”. If a time of day is[...]

18 U SING THE MINUTE TIMER You can use your microwave oven as a kitchen timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. 1. Touch TIMER SET . 2. Enter the time to be counted down. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: NOTE: If you enter more than 4 digits, the first 4 digits will disappear and the following digit(s) will appear on t[...]

19 U SING ADD MINUTE C HANGING PRESET COOKING TIMES If a preset cooking time is too long or too short, you can lengthen or shorten the cooking time after choos- ing AUTO COOK, AUTO REHEAT, AUTO DEFROST, POPCORN, or BEVERAGE. You can only change cooking times before cooking starts. For example, in AUTO REHEAT, after choosing the type of food and ent[...]

20 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME. 3. Enter the cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 4. Start the oven. At the end of the cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time any time during cooking by repeating Steps 2, 3, and 4. TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE (four tones will sound) ENTE[...]

21 USING Y OUR MICROW AVE O VEN COOK TIME NOTE: Once cook time has been entered you can also use the COOK POWER pad as a second Minute Timer by entering “0” for the cook power. The oven will count down the cooking time you set without cooking. 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME. TOUCH YOU SEE ENTER POWER COOK TI[...]

22 3. Enter the cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 4. Set the cook power. Example for 50% cook power: 5. Start the oven. At the end of the cooking time: Changing instructions You 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 POWER COOK TIME YOU SEE (four tones w[...]

23 C OOKING IN STAGES 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 3 stages. 1. Put your food in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch COOK TIME. 3. Enter the cooking time for the fir[...]

24 C OOKING IN ST AGES ( CONT . ) 6. Start the oven. After the first stage is over, the next stage(s) will count down. At the end of the cooking time: Changing instructions You can change cooking times or cook powers for a stage any time after that stage starts by repeating Steps 2, 3 and/or 4 and 5. TOUCH YOU SEE POWER COOK TIME 12 YOU SEE (four t[...]

25 TOUCH NUMBER PAD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 FOOD Rice Fresh Vegetables Frozen Vegetables Canned Vegetables Bacon Frozen Entree Baked Potato 1. Touch You see NOTES: • If you do not enter a quantity within 2 seconds, AUTO COOK will prompt you t o choose a quantity. You then have 1 minute to enter a quantity and to touch START/ENTER. If you do not do so, AUTO[...]

26 † You must touch AUTO REHEAT once before choosing the food type. 1. Touch You see USING YOUR MICROW AVE O VEN U SING AUTO REHEA T You can reheat microwavable foods just by choosing a category and quantity. AUTO REHEAT has preset times and cook powers for 5 categories (see chart below). To use AUTO REHEAT, follow the steps below: NOTES: • If [...]

27 For even, complete defrosting • The shape of the package affects how quickly food will defrost. Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than a deep block. • As food begins to defrost, separate the pieces. Separated pieces defrost more evenly. • Use small pieces of aluminum foil t o shield parts of food such as chicken wings, leg tips, f[...]

28 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Do not defrost less than 1 ⁄ 4 lb (113 g). Do not defrost less than two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Place on a microwavable roasting rack. Place in a microwavable baking dish. Place [...]

29 • When using AUTO DEFROST, 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 AUTO DEFROST for raw food. AUTO DEFROST gives best results when the food to be thawed is completely frozen. If the food is partially defrosted, always set a lower food weight[...]

30 U SING POPCORN BAG SIZE (ounces) 3.5 (100 g) 3.0 (85 g) 1.75 (50 g) NOTES: • If you touch POPCORN 4 times, the display returns to the 3.5 ounce (100 g) setting. • You do not need to touch START/ENTER to start the oven. The oven will start in 5 seconds. • If you need more or less cooking time, do not touch POPCORN again. Touch COOK POWER be[...]

31 You 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. 1. Place your cup(s) of beverage in the oven and close the door. 2. Touch BEVERAGE. If you want to heat 1 cup, just wait 5 seconds and the oven will start heating automatic[...]

32 USING YOUR MICROW AVE O VEN U SING W ARM 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: • WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. • Opening the oven door cancels [...]

33 For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, nonabra- sive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where the door and oven frame touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of food particles spattering during coo[...]

34 CARING FOR YOUR MICROW AVE O VEN Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency and could cause a fire. Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, you should install the charcoal filter accessory (ava[...]

35 The cooktop light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw and carefully remove the cover. The oven light 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove 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. L[...]

36 COOKING GUIDE C OOKING G UIDE M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS Covering food Cover food to: • Reduce splattering • Shorten cooking times • Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. Releasing pressure in foods • Several foods (for example: baked potatoes, sausages, egg yolks, and some fruits) are tightly covered[...]

37 COOKING GUIDE M ICROW A VE COOKING TIPS ( CONT . ) • Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven. • Use only undamaged containers. • Do not use containers taller than 3 ⁄ 4 inch (19 mm). • Container must be at least half filled. • To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1 ⁄ 4 inch (6 mm) between the aluminum container and th[...]

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. You 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. You can use aluminum foi[...]

39 PROBLEM Nothing works. The microwave oven will not run. CAUSE • The power supply cord is not plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage. (See the “Electrical requirements” section on page 5 and the “Electrical connection” section on page 12.) • A household fuse has blown or a circuit breaker has tripped. • The electric com[...]

40 TROUBLESHOOTING T URNT ABLE PROBLEM The turntable will not turn. CAUSE • 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 turntable and restart the oven. If the support still does not move, call an authorized service technician f[...]

41 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 You” s ection). This i nformation will help us better respond to your requ est. Our consultants pro[...]

42 REQUESTING ASSIST ANCE OR SERVICE I F YOU NEED ASSIST ANCE OR SERVICE IN C ANADA 2. If you need service † ... Contact your nearest Inglis Limited Appliance Service branch or authorized servicing outlet to service your appliance. (See list below.) 1. If the problem is not due to one of the items listed in “Troubleshooting” † ... Contact t[...]

43 I NDEX This index is alphabetical. It contains all the topics included in this manual, along with the page(s) on which you can find each topic. TOPIC PAGE ALUMINUM FOIL ................................................. 27, 37 AUDIBLE SIGNALS␣ ................................................... 14 CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN␣ .............[...]

44 PART NO. 4393451 © 1998 Whirlpool Corporation * Trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A., Inglis Limited licensee in Canada Printed in U.S.A. 2/98 LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FSP * replacement parts and repair labor to cor[...]