Whirlpool MH9181XM Use And Care Manual
Whirlpool MH9181XM Use And Care Manual

Whirlpool MH9181XM Use And Care Manual

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Model MH9181XM
8185465/4619-652-62281

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  • Page 1 ® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ...2 Model MH9181XM 8185465/4619-652-62281...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 ® Microwave System/ACCUWAVE Technology ...5 Turntable ...6 Cooking Rack...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...6 Display...6 Progress Bar...7 Number Codes...7 JET START™ Feature ...7 JET COOK™ Feature...7 Cancel/Off ...7 Clock ...7 Tones...7 Timer...7 Child Lock ...8...
  • Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety

    MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
  • Page 4: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
  • Page 5: Electrical Requirements

    Electrical Requirements WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
  • Page 6: Turntable

    Turntable 1. Turntable 2. Hub 3. Support 4. Shaft The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the oven without the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts. To Install: 1.
  • Page 7: Progress Bar

    Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all 15 lines (all 3 segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is completed.
  • Page 8: Child Lock

    Child Lock The Child Lock disables the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light buttons will function. If any pad on the Control Panel is touched, “LOCK” will appear in the display and 3 short tones will sound.
  • Page 9: Cooking Guidelines

    Cooking Guidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
  • Page 10: Cooking Power

    Cooking Power Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods. PERCENT/ NUMBER NAME 100%, High Quick heating convenience (default...
  • Page 11: Popcorn

    Popcorn Do not use regular paper bags or glassware. Pop only one package of popcorn at a time. Follow manufacturer’s instructions when using a microwave popcorn popper. Listen for popping to slow to 1 pop every 1 or 2 seconds, then stop the cycle.
  • Page 12: Reheating

    Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating five specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY Pizza Slice 1, 2 or 3 slices, 5 oz (142 g) each Dinner Plate 1 serving (1 plate) Casserole 1, 2, 3 or 4 cups (250, 500, 750 mL or 1 L)
  • Page 13: Soften

    To Defrost manually: 1. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost. 2. Touch COOK POWER. 3. Touch 3. 4. Touch JET START. The display will count down the defrost time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute.
  • Page 14: Kids Menu

    Kids Menu The Kids Menu function is preset with cooking times and cook powers for several typical children’s menu items that are cooked in the microwave oven. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE KIDS MENU Canned 1 time pasta* Frozen 2 times...
  • Page 15: Microwave Oven Care

    MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. GREASE FILTERS Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye- based oven cleaners.
  • Page 16: Replacing Cooktop Light

    Replacing Cooktop Light The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the bulb cover mounting screw. 3. Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screw. 4.
  • Page 17: Assistance Or Service

    To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19 Notes...
  • Page 20: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

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