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A Note to You ........................................
2
Microwave Oven Safety ....................... 3
Microwave Oven ...................................
6
Using Your Microwave Oven ............. 10
Using the child safety lock ................ 10
Using the Vent ...................................
11
Using the cooktop/countertop
light.... 11
Using the bi-tevet cooking rack
(Model MH6151XH only) ................... 11
Setting the clock ..................................
Using the Minute Timer ..................... 12
Cooking at high cook power ...............
Cooking at different cook powers ...... 13
Cooking with more than
one cook cycle ...................................... 14
Using EZ-Choice
TM
DEFROST ......... 15
Defrosting tips ...................................
16
Using WARM HOLD .......................... 16
Using OPTIONS ................................
17
Using EZ-Choice COOK ................... 17
Using EZ-Choice REHEAT ................ 18
Using BAKED POTATO .................... 18
Using POPCORN .............................. 18
Using PIZZA ......................................
19
Using BEVERAGE ............................ 19
Using FROZEN ENTREE ................. 19
Using ADD MINUTE .......................... 19
Cooking Guide ....................................
20
Caring for Your Microwave Oven ......21
Caring for the filters ........................... 22
Replacing the cooktop and
oven Sights.........................................
23
Questions and Answers ..................... 25
.................................. 26
or Service....27
Warranty ..............................................
28
=-8oo-z53-=3o=
Call our Consumer Assistance Center
with questions or comments.
MODELS
MH6150XH
MH6151XH
3828WSA1240/8172042
www.whirlpool.com
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Caring for the filters ......22 Replacing the cooktop and oven Sights......... Questions and Answers ..... 25 Troubleshooting ........26 Requesting Assistance or Service..27 Warranty ..........=-8oo-z53-=3o= Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. MODELS MH6150XH MH6151XH 3828WSA1240/8172042 www.whirlpool.com... -
Page 2: A Note To You
A Note to You 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 maintain your appliance properly and safely. -
Page 3: Microwave Oven Safety
icrowave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. - Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * The microwave oven should be serviced - Do not use the cavity for storage only by qualified service personnel. Call purposes. Do not leave paper an authorized service company for products, cooking utensils, or food in examination, repair, or adjustment.
- Page 5 iiili! !!iiiiiiiiiii!!iii!: iii! iill ! iii!ili!!iiililiiii!ii!i!i iilii_i!!iiii iii _!!i!!:_, _i_:ii_i:_ _i;ii:i iii;_ ''_ iiii _iii::ii_ _ii:!_ _iiiii_i '''_ _:;:_i' _iiiii:_ii i _iiil Jiili __ii_ii _''' _ll!!i!i_i!_ ,iiiiiiiiii'ii_ _iii!!!!i_ _ iiiiiiii!ii_i _ii_iill _ii!!iiii: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.
- Page 6 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. !iilii , iiiiiiiii , O i,,,!iiii iii ii ..
- Page 7 • When you use a browning dish, the ..iil , iili iiiiliii j !!!iiii iii iiii ..browning dish bottom must be at least _0 inch above the turntable. Follow the direc- iil;;iiii iiiii iii ii iiiii 'iii ! ii iiii; iii!l ,iliiiiii !iii !i iiii ..
- Page 8 i!'_i_,_i!ii ii_C; iiiiii ''_ O ,'_ii_!'t_i '_iiii!!!iii _'_iJ,_:!i!_ii!_ _ 0 _tJ f_ii!i!!iii_, iii!llili_ 'ili '_: _iii!i!!i_ _ _ iiii!i!!i!i!i!ii _i_ _ i_i iilii !ii_ii"' _ii!ii:i:!i!i!i_:, _ _ii!::_i_ tl!ii_iii'iii o _i;iii; _i!!i_ iiii!iiV_iii i_ !i! i i!!!iii, 1 !!!!i!i!!iiii 1 iiii:i:ii_i_,iiill iiiii i! _i!ii_ iih_ o ,_i_ _iii_ m_ ii _...
- Page 9 C O _ iiiii1_i_ !1:11 i_i_ ,''_O !iiii i _::ii_ _iiii!i;!i_ _iii'_ ,_i!iii!!;, _ !iill i ii _ i:::ii!i!i_ _!!!iiiiil_ _ii ;iiili _iii! _ii_:i:::!_!i!_:, _ _ ii!_;; tl!ii_iii'iii o _i:;iiii _ _i!!i!_ _ !iliiiii_ iiii?ilili ili!!!iiii, iii !!!!i!!!!;il 'iiii i iiii_i_iiiiiiill iiiiiiii, iii _!iiJ;;...
- Page 10 20.OFF/CANCEL. Touch thispadto erase anincorrect c ommand, or to cancel a program duringcooking. Thispadwill Youcanstoptheovenduringa cycleby noterasethetimeof day. opening thedoor. T heovenstopsheating 21.LIGHT. T ouch thispadtoturnon the andthefan stops,butthelightstayson. cooktop/countertop light. Torestartcooking,closethe doorand 22.TURNTABLE O N/OFF. (MH6151XH TouchSTART/ENTER only).Touch thispadto stoptheturntable If you do not want to continue cooking: onlyduringtheWARM HOLD andcook timefunctions.
- Page 11 ' iiiiill ii! ' i ii i i!i'i i iig, ' iiiiill order one from your Whirlpool designated service company, or by calling the Consumer The Vent Fan pad on the bottom right of Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
- Page 12 S !i!ii ,i:I:1 iii iiiiii !:!ii 1. Touch TIMER SET. When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will scroll "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a 2. Enter time to be counted down.
- Page 13 C: _iiii::iiii!iiii_ ¸_¸ _iiC_ii_'i_'_iliiiiii: ¸¸_'_ _ ¸'¸ ' _¸_' _' ¸_''¸¸' _¸¸ It also tells you when to use each cook Forbestresults, somerecipes callfor power. Follow recipe or food package different cookpowers. Thelower thecook instructions if available. power, t heslower t hecooking. Eachnumber from1to 10stands fora different percentage NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for of cookpower.
- Page 14 iii::i {:!jili i i !lli li!i:J:i!: ii! I C_ O O !ii}ii_ii_:: iili::i_, O_ "_i,,i_'_iJ _ii!i:::!_!i!i_:, _ _iiii':S _ iiill C_ O _iiii_iiii_ iii: , ,,, iiii_i For best results, some recipes call for one 1. Put food in oven and close Cook Power for a certain length of time, and the door.
- Page 15 This chart shows you how to choose a type L,,iI s iiii iiiii !!iii i i i! ii!!i!iii ZI!I of food and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or iiliiii ii ,!!iii i!iiiii : ':iii : iii i iiiOS!ii ..
- Page 16 iiliiiii ! iiii s" i!i ii: iiiii ii ii! !!iiii!iiiiiii t: iiiii iii i iiii ii!iil !!iii;i qiiiiJ! ' ii ii ii J'ill You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm • When using DEFROST, the weight to be in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, entered is the net weight in pounds and 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes).
- Page 17 • Food cooked covered should be cov- You can cook foods from three different ered during WARM HOLD. preset categories. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during WARM 1. Touch COOK. HOLD. • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM 2.
- Page 18 _iL,il_i; s iiiiiii 'i_i !!!iii;:!i iiiiiiii!:i:!!!iiiiiii_i!iii!!iiiiii,Ci:!ii'_ii,_o_o_:i:!!!i:_:!i_7 _''_'_ !i_::i_iiiiii: iii_ii'i!i!i !ilia" iii ! iiii;i;iiii!!!i ,_iiiiiii!ii,i_i_c_il !ilil ..You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset You can reheat foods from four different times and cook powers. preset categories. 1. Touch BAKED POTATO. 1.
- Page 19 Youcanreheatupto 3 slices(5 ozs.each) ofpizza You can cook frozen entrees by choosing one of 2 preset weights. 1. Touch PIZZA. 2. Touch Number pad for number of slices. 2. Touch Number pad for specific weight. 1 = 10 ozs. 3. At end of reheating time: 2 = 20 ozs.
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Page 20: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide • Shorten cooking times • Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to • Several foods (for example: baked cook that food will also change. -
Page 21: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
iiii _,iiii _:i!ii_ iiiii_i_ !!;ii:iiiiY _ii!!!!ii_ _ _:i_ ii_ii ii_'_ iii i_li _i_;Ji! _ii_ _ii_ '__t _¸:_::::_i_ iiii i_ Caring for Metalcontainers s houldnot beusedina microwave o ven. T hereare,however, some Your exceptions. If youhavepurchased f ood whichis prepackaged i nanaluminum foil container, refertothe instructions o nthe Microwave package. - Page 22 i iii"iii ii ii'i i i ,!!!i iiiiiii iili}i i!ili i: iii iliiiiii i!i: The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (available from your designated service 4.
- Page 23 1. Disconnect p ower or unplugmicrowave oven. 5. Slidea newcharcoal filterintoplace. Thefiltershouldrestattheangleshown. 2. Remove thebulbcovermounting screws. 3. Werecommend r eplacing b ulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt b ulb(s) a vailable fromyourdesignated s ervice company, or 6. Slidethebottom of theventgrilleinto by calling theConsumer Assistance place.Pushthetopuntilitsnapsinto Center a t 1-800-253-1301.
- Page 24 8. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. 4. Lift up thebulbholder. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Bulb holder Replace the mounting screws. 9. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven. 5. Replace the bulb. 6.
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Page 25: Questions And Answers
Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven No. If you remove or turn over the without the turntable or turn the turntable turntable, you will get poor cooking over to hold a large dish? results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section. -
Page 27: Requesting Assistance Or Service
Yellow Pages. • Installation information If you need further assistance, you can Please include a daytime phone number in write to Whirlpool with any questions or your correspondence. concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept. -
Page 28: Warranty
C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty. -
Page 29: Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven
Caring for the filters ......22 Replacing the cooktop and oven Sights......... Questions and Answers ..... 25 Troubleshooting ........26 Requesting Assistance or Service..27 Warranty ..........=-8oo-z53-=3o= Call our Consumer Assistance Center with questions or comments. MODELS MH6150XH MH6151XH 3828WSA1240/8172042 www.whirlpool.com... - Page 30 A Note to You 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 maintain your appliance properly and safely.
- Page 31 icrowave Oven Safety Your safety and the safety of others is 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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
- Page 32 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * The microwave oven should be serviced - Do not use the cavity for storage only by qualified service personnel. Call purposes. Do not leave paper an authorized service company for products, cooking utensils, or food in examination, repair, or adjustment.
- Page 33 iiili! !!iiiiiiiiiii!!iii!: iii! iill ! iii!ili!!iiililiiii!ii!i!i iilii_i!!iiii iii _!!i!!:_, _i_:ii_i:_ _i;ii:i iii;_ ''_ iiii _iii::ii_ _ii:!_ _iiiii_i '''_ _:;:_i' _iiiii:_ii i _iiil Jiili __ii_ii _''' _ll!!i!i_i!_ ,iiiiiiiiii'ii_ _iii!!!!i_ _ iiiiiiii!ii_i _ii_iill _ii!!iiii: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required.
- Page 34 Getting to Know Your Microwave Oven This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use your oven. !iilii , iiiiiiiii , O i,,,!iiii iii ii ..
- Page 35 • When you use a browning dish, the ..iil , iili iiiiliii j !!!iiii iii iiii ..browning dish bottom must be at least _0 inch above the turntable. Follow the direc- iil;;iiii iiiii iii ii iiiii 'iii ! ii iiii; iii!l ,iliiiiii !iii !i iiii ..
- Page 36 i!'_i_,_i!ii ii_C; iiiiii ''_ O ,'_ii_!'t_i '_iiii!!!iii _'_iJ,_:!i!_ii!_ _ 0 _tJ f_ii!i!!iii_, iii!llili_ 'ili '_: _iii!i!!i_ _ _ iiii!i!!i!i!i!ii _i_ _ i_i iilii !ii_ii"' _ii!ii:i:!i!i!i_:, _ _ii!::_i_ tl!ii_iii'iii o _i;iii; _i!!i_ iiii!iiV_iii i_ !i! i i!!!iii, 1 !!!!i!i!!iiii 1 iiii:i:ii_i_,iiill iiiii i! _i!ii_ iih_ o ,_i_ _iii_ m_ ii _...
- Page 37 C O _ iiiii1_i_ !1:11 i_i_ ,''_O !iiii i _::ii_ _iiii!i;!i_ _iii'_ ,_i!iii!!;, _ !iill i ii _ i:::ii!i!i_ _!!!iiiiil_ _ii ;iiili _iii! _ii_:i:::!_!i!_:, _ _ ii!_;; tl!ii_iii'iii o _i:;iiii _ _i!!i!_ _ !iliiiii_ iiii?ilili ili!!!iiii, iii !!!!i!!!!;il 'iiii i iiii_i_iiiiiiill iiiiiiii, iii _!iiJ;;...
- Page 38 20.OFF/CANCEL. Touch thispadto erase anincorrect c ommand, or to cancel a program duringcooking. Thispadwill Youcanstoptheovenduringa cycleby noterasethetimeof day. opening thedoor. T heovenstopsheating 21.LIGHT. T ouch thispadtoturnon the andthefan stops,butthelightstayson. cooktop/countertop light. Torestartcooking,closethe doorand 22.TURNTABLE O N/OFF. (MH6151XH TouchSTART/ENTER only).Touch thispadto stoptheturntable If you do not want to continue cooking: onlyduringtheWARM HOLD andcook timefunctions.
- Page 39 ' iiiiill ii! ' i ii i i!i'i i iig, ' iiiiill order one from your Whirlpool designated service company, or by calling the Consumer The Vent Fan pad on the bottom right of Assistance Center at 1-800-253-1301.
- Page 40 S !i!ii ,i:I:1 iii iiiiii !:!ii 1. Touch TIMER SET. When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will scroll "PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY". If a 2. Enter time to be counted down.
- Page 41 C: _iiii::iiii!iiii_ ¸_¸ _iiC_ii_'i_'_iliiiiii: ¸¸_'_ _ ¸'¸ ' _¸_' _' ¸_''¸¸' _¸¸ It also tells you when to use each cook Forbestresults, somerecipes callfor power. Follow recipe or food package different cookpowers. Thelower thecook instructions if available. power, t heslower t hecooking. Eachnumber from1to 10stands fora different percentage NOTE: Refer to a reliable cookbook for of cookpower.
- Page 42 iii::i {:!jili i i !lli li!i:J:i!: ii! I C_ O O !ii}ii_ii_:: iili::i_, O_ "_i,,i_'_iJ _ii!i:::!_!i!i_:, _ _iiii':S _ iiill C_ O _iiii_iiii_ iii: , ,,, iiii_i For best results, some recipes call for one 1. Put food in oven and close Cook Power for a certain length of time, and the door.
- Page 43 This chart shows you how to choose a type L,,iI s iiii iiiii !!iii i i i! ii!!i!iii ZI!I of food and the weights you can set for each type. For best results, loosen or iiliiii ii ,!!iii i!iiiii : ':iii : iii i iiiOS!ii ..
- Page 44 iiliiiii ! iiii s" i!i ii: iiiii ii ii! !!iiii!iiiiiii t: iiiii iii i iiii ii!iil !!iii;i qiiiiJ! ' ii ii ii J'ill You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm • When using DEFROST, the weight to be in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, entered is the net weight in pounds and 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes).
- Page 45 • Food cooked covered should be cov- You can cook foods from three different ered during WARM HOLD. preset categories. • Pastry items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during WARM 1. Touch COOK. HOLD. • Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during WARM 2.
- Page 46 _iL,il_i; s iiiiiii 'i_i !!!iii;:!i iiiiiiii!:i:!!!iiiiiii_i!iii!!iiiiii,Ci:!ii'_ii,_o_o_:i:!!!i:_:!i_7 _''_'_ !i_::i_iiiiii: iii_ii'i!i!i !ilia" iii ! iiii;i;iiii!!!i ,_iiiiiii!ii,i_i_c_il !ilil ..You can cook 1 to 4 potatoes with preset You can reheat foods from four different times and cook powers. preset categories. 1. Touch BAKED POTATO. 1.
- Page 47 Youcanreheatupto 3 slices(5 ozs.each) ofpizza You can cook frozen entrees by choosing one of 2 preset weights. 1. Touch PIZZA. 2. Touch Number pad for number of slices. 2. Touch Number pad for specific weight. 1 = 10 ozs. 3. At end of reheating time: 2 = 20 ozs.
- Page 48 Cooking Guide • Shorten cooking times • Keep food moist You can use any covering that lets microwaves pass through. • If you increase or decrease the amount of food you prepare, the time it takes to • Several foods (for example: baked cook that food will also change.
- Page 49 iiii _,iiii _:i!ii_ iiiii_i_ !!;ii:iiiiY _ii!!!!ii_ _ _:i_ ii_ii ii_'_ iii i_li _i_;Ji! _ii_ _ii_ '__t _¸:_::::_i_ iiii i_ Caring for Metalcontainers s houldnot beusedina microwave o ven. T hereare,however, some Your exceptions. If youhavepurchased f ood whichis prepackaged i nanaluminum foil container, refertothe instructions o nthe Microwave package.
- Page 50 i iii"iii ii ii'i i i ,!!!i iiiiiii iili}i i!ili i: iii iliiiiii i!i: The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (available from your designated service 4.
- Page 51 1. Disconnect p ower or unplugmicrowave oven. 5. Slidea newcharcoal filterintoplace. Thefiltershouldrestattheangleshown. 2. Remove thebulbcovermounting screws. 3. Werecommend r eplacing b ulb(s) with candelabra-base 30-watt b ulb(s) a vailable fromyourdesignated s ervice company, or 6. Slidethebottom of theventgrilleinto by calling theConsumer Assistance place.Pushthetopuntilitsnapsinto Center a t 1-800-253-1301.
- Page 52 8. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. 4. Lift up thebulbholder. Push the bottom until it snaps into place. Bulb holder Replace the mounting screws. 9. Reconnect power or plug in microwave oven. 5. Replace the bulb. 6.
- Page 53 Questions and Answers QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I operate my microwave oven No. If you remove or turn over the without the turntable or turn the turntable turntable, you will get poor cooking over to hold a large dish? results. Dishes used in your oven must fit on the turntable.
- Page 54 Troubleshooting Most cooking problems often are caused by little things you can find and fix without tools of any kind. Check the lists below before calling for assistance or service. you still need help, see the "Requesting Assistance or Service" section.
- Page 55 Yellow Pages. • Installation information If you need further assistance, you can Please include a daytime phone number in write to Whirlpool with any questions or your correspondence. concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Consumer Assistance Center c/o Correspondence Dept.
- Page 56 C. Pickup and delivery. Your microwave oven is designed to be repaired in the home. D. Damage to your microwave oven caused by accident, misuse, fire, flood, acts of God, or use of products not approved by Whirlpool Corporation. E. Any labor costs during limited warranty.