General Information - Whirlpool MH6700XW Use & Care Manual

General information
If your electric power line
or outlet voltage is less
than normal 120 volts,
cooking times may be
longer.
To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water
beside it. Cook on HIGH Cook
Power for one minute. If the dish
gets hot and water stays cool,
do not use it.
1.
Before calling for assistance...
Performance problems often result from little
things you can find and fix yourself without tools
of any kind.
If nothing operates:
Is the oven correctly wired into a live circuit
with the proper voltage? See the Installation
Instructions.
t Have you checked your home's main fuses or
circuit breaker box?
Have you checked the electric company for
a power failure?
if the microwave oven will not run:
Is the oven being used as a timer?
If the Temperature Probe is being used, is it
plugged tightly into its socket?
Is the door firmly closed and latched?
Did you touch START?
Did you follow the directions exactly?
if the microwave cooking times seem too
long:
Is the electric supply to your home or wall out-
let low or lower than normal? Your electric
company can tell you if the line voltage is low.
Your electrician or service technician can tell
you if the outlet voltage is low.
Is the Cook Power at the recommended
setting?
Are you allowing for more time when cooking
more food at one time?
If the Display shows a time counting down but
the oven is not cooking:
s Is the Minute Timer in use?
Is the oven door closed completely?
z Is the oven in standing time between QUICK
DEFROST and COOK 1 or AUTO START?
If the fan seems to be running slower than
usual:
Has the oven been stored in a cold area? The
fan will run slower until the oven warms up to
normal room temperature.
if there has been a power interruption, the
Display will show BB:BB. Reset the clock,
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If the microwave oven turns off too soon or not
soon enough when using the Temperature
Probe:
Is at least % of the probe in the food?
Is the probe tip in the center of the food?
Is the probe touching bone or fat?
Have you allowed roasts to stand for a few
minutes after cooking?
Is the probe plugged tightly into its socket?
Is the Cook Power set correctly?
Is the probe temperature set correctly?