Whirlpool MH7115XB User Manual

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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 ha

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 y

24. 25. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop night light. See page 15 for more information. OFF. Touch this p

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. T

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

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. TOUCH YOU SE

4. Start timer. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of time: 1 l m . To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; ho

Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the fir

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

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

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. Examp

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

At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by r

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 III t

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

Auto defrost chart (continued) Fish setting FOOD Fish 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 ounc

Microwave Oven Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. Howeve

Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 min- utes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour,

Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTE: If you have not plugged in the guesswork out of cooking

5. Set desired final food tempera- ture (optional). Example for 180”: TOUCH YOU SEE 6. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE When food temperature reac

Temperature Probe cooking tips: l Stir foods during cooking when recom- mended. l Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. l Cover

Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe, without needing to enter a final food temperature. The p

Auto roast chart CATEGORY FOOD SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS 1 Roast Beef (rare) Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not touching

Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogra

3. Choose setting. 4. set start time. Example for 430: TOUCH YOU SEE 5. Enter cooking Instructions for the function you want. (cooking a

Using SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK lets you cook common microwave-prepared foods without needing to program times and Cook Powers. A sensor

Sensor cook chart I 4 1 Fresh/Canned Veaetables 1 Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat or reheat a beverage by touching just one pa

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity (continued): -Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To test a dish for safe use, put

Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat food by touching NOTE: See “Reheating chart” on page 48 just one pad. A sensor in your oven d

Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the

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. Y

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%

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 co

10. Turn the power back on at the main power supply. 6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter shoukl rest at the angle

The oven light 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then li

Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using REHEAT’ on pag

Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using SENSOR COCK” on pag

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

Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of foo

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

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? Can 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 out

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The electric supply to your Your electric company can tell you if :ooklng times home or wall

2. tf 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 WARRANM WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSPQ replacement parts and repair labor to correc

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

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

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