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Whirlpool MH3185XP Use & Care Manual

Whirlpool MH3185XP Use & Care Manual

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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
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Model MH3185XP
8204921/4619-652-64161

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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 MH3185XP 8204921/4619-652-64161...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY...3 Electrical Requirements ...5 PARTS AND FEATURES...5 Turntable ...5 Cooking Rack...6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL...6 Display...7 Number Codes...7 Start/Add 30 Seconds...7 Easy Minute Feature ...7 Cancel ...7 Clock ...7 Tones...7 Timer...8 Child Lock ...8 Vent Fan ...8 Cooktop Light...8 Demo Mode...8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE ...9...

  • 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: Cooking Rack

    Turning Off the Turntable The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable or when cooking with two 10¼" (26 cm) plates that are side by side. To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF.

  • Page 7: Display

    Display When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will blink on the display. Touch CANCEL to stop the blinking. If the “:” blinks on the display at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Touch CANCEL and reset the clock if needed. If “RETRY”...

  • Page 8: Timer

    Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time. NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the countdown for 5 seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET-OFF.

  • Page 9: Microwave Oven Use

    A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.

  • Page 10: Cookware And Dinnerware

    Cookware and Dinnerware Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the following chart as a guide, then test before using.

  • Page 11: Cooking

    PERCENT/ NUMBER NAME 70%, Reheating a single serving of Medium-High food. Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese and egg dishes, pudding and custards. Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as lasagna. 50%, Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot roasts. Simmering stews. Melting chocolate.

  • Page 12: Preset Cooking

    Preset Cooking Times and cooking power have been preset for certain microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION Canned Vegetables 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Fresh Vegetables* 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) water per cup veg.

  • Page 13: Reheating

    Reheating Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific foods. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE QUANTITY/INSTRUCTION Pizza Slice 1-3 slices, 4 oz (113 g) each/ Place on paper towel. Casserole 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L) Soup* 1-4 cups (250 mL-1 L)/ Cover with plastic and vent.

  • Page 14: Kids Menu

    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 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 for 15 minutes.

  • Page 15: Warm Hold

    Steamer Vessel Use the steamer vessel, (provided with the microwave oven) with the Steam Cook feature to steam foods. A. Cooking cover B. Colander C. Dish See “General Cleaning” section for additional information. The steamer vessel will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling.

  • Page 16: 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 operate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place.

  • Page 17: Replacing Filters

    Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown or has the circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.

  • Page 19: Assistance Or Service

    Yellow Pages. ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE 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 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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