Whirlpool MH61lqXB User Manual

UseAndCare A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Microwave Oven Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 G

Microwave oven features Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To ge

Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have

4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an extra minute, at the set Cook Power, to your

Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven: l A programming tone will sound each time y

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. TO

3. Set time. Example for 5 minutes: TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start timer. At end of time: To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling the timer will caus

2. Turn off light when desired. TOUCH To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. TOUCH 2. Choose timer. NOTE: If bo

4. Start timer. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of time: To cancel timer: TOUCH NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; howe

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show ‘66&W. For the fi

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 s

A Note to You Thank you for buying a Whirlpools appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool microw

Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. In

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

Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the c

1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set Cook Power. Exampl

Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and ano

5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over, the next cycle(s) will count down. At end of cooking time: TOUCH YOU qEE E!iis mm (f irr

3. Choose food category. Touch any of Number Pads l-5. NOTE: See “Auto cook chart” on page 27 or the Cooking Guide label on the fra

Auto cook chart NUMBER OF SERVINGS/ITEMS YOU CATEGORY FOOD CAN COOK 1 Casserole 1-2 2 Baked Potatoes 1-4 3 Baked Goods 1-2 4 Fresh/Canned Veget

4. Enter food’s weight (In pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: TOUCH l For converting fractions of a pound ml to

Auto defrost char& Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should ha

Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFEl-Y INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. Howe

Auto defrost chart (continued) Fish setting FOOD Flsh Fillets Steaks Whole Shell Fish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Turn over

Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounce

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

Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. Pop only one package at a time. l

Every 10 seconds the Display will alternate between “POP-” and “CORN” and then show the time remaining. At end of popping time: YOU

Adding or subtracting cook time If a preset ccok time is too long or too short, you can increase or decrease the cook time by 10%

Caring for Your Microwave Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should m

Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood

8. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 9. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into plac

2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base X)-watt bulb(s) avail- able from your

-Test dinnerware or cookware -Do not us ie before using. To test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with a cup of water beside

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. ITEM STARllNO TEMP TIME/POWER MEDUR

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using AUTO COOK” on page

Amount of food l The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double

Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l if you are cooking several

Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied that I

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 outl

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The Display The oven door is not closed Completely close oven door. shows a time completely. counting down

2. If you need assistance . . . Call Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.

WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY FSP@ replacement parts and repair lab

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resutting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2.

Operating safety precautions To reduce the risk of bums, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave

Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container o

Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the bas

Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal p