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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 Table of Contents ........2 Model MH3184XP 8205959/4619-652-64152...
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES WARNING This manual may cover several different models. The model you have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from the illustrations in this manual. Electrical Shock Hazard Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Turning Off the Turntable Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling. The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function). This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling turntable or when cooking with two 10¼"...
To Set: Easy Minute Feature 1. Touch TIMER SET-OFF. If no action is taken after 1 minute, the display will return to The numerical pads 1-5 share function with the Easy Minute the time of day mode. controls. When one of these controls is touched (while no function is operating), the oven will begin cooking at high power 2.
MICROWAVE OVEN USE A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable Cooking Guidelines and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and...
MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Power Paper Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. power to use by percent, name or number. For example, Napkins 70%=7=Medium-High. Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested Bags, Covers,...
To Use the 6th SENSE™ System: Cooking Before using, make sure the microwave oven has been plugged in for at least 2 minutes, the room temperature is not above 95°F (35°C) and the outside of the container and microwave oven To Use: cavity are dry.
4. Touch START. Reheating The display will count down the cook time. Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- foods. Use the following chart as a guide. of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute for 15 minutes.
To Defrost manually: Defrosting 1. Touch COOK TIME. 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to defrost. The automatic Defrost control can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. 3. Touch COOK POWER. Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal 4.
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE TURNTABLE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning microwave oven without the turntable in place. products.
To Replace Charcoal Filter: 4. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power. 1. Open the oven door. Replacing Oven Light 2. Pull the vent grille forward and lift it out. 3. Push the filter back and clear of the rests, then lift the front of The oven light is a candelabra base bulb.
Yellow Pages. Cooking times seem too long For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Is the cooking power set properly? Corporation with any questions or concerns at: See “Cooking Power” section.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” additional help can be found by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Whirlpool. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-253-1301. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.