Whirlpool 8206540 User Manual

MICROWAVE HOOD

COMBINATION

Use & Care Guide

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Table of Contents.......................................2

8206540

Model MH2175XS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3

Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4

PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5

Turntable ......................................................................................5

Cooking Rack...............................................................................5

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6

Display..........................................................................................6

Start..............................................................................................6

Cancel Off.....................................................................................6

Add 30 Seconds...........................................................................6

Clock ............................................................................................6

Tones............................................................................................7

Timer.............................................................................................7

Control Lock.................................................................................7

Vent Fan .......................................................................................7

Cooktop Light...............................................................................7

Demo Mode..................................................................................7

MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8

Food Characteristics....................................................................8

Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8

Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9

Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9

Microwave Cooking Power..........................................................9

Manual Cooking .........................................................................10

Cooking in Stages (or steps)......................................................10

Doneness ...................................................................................10

Quick Touch Cooking (sensor and non-sensor)........................10

Preset Cooking...........................................................................12

Reheating ...................................................................................12

2-4 Plates ...................................................................................13

Defrosting...................................................................................13

Warm Hold .................................................................................13

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................14

General Cleaning........................................................................14

Replacing Filters.........................................................................15

Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................15

Replacing Microwave Oven Light..............................................16

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................16

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................18

Replacement Parts.....................................................................18

WARRANTY ..................................................................................20

MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric

shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

■ Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

■ Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO

AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.

■ The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only

to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.

■ Install or locate the microwave oven only in

accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

■ Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and

sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars – are able to explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

■ Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as

described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary

when used by children.

■ Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

■ The microwave oven should be serviced only by

qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service company for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the

“Microwave Oven Care” section.

■ To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven

when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn

oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

■ 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.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons: – Do not overheat the liquid. – Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. – Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. – After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave

oven for a short time before removing the container.

– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into

the container.

■ Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be

inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

■ Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the

pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■

Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm).

■

Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■

Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature).

■

Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■

Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

■

When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

■

Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

■

Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

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Do not mount over a sink.

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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open

since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.

important that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:

(1) Door (bent), (2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone

except properly qualified service personnel.

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.

Required:

• A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply with a fuse or circuit breaker.

Recommended:

• A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.

• A separate circuit serving only this appliance.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

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For all cord connected appliances:

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.

PARTS AND FEATURES

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.

A B C D E

F G H I J K L

A. Vent grille B. Model and serial number plate C. Charcoal filter (behind vent grille) D. Cooking rack E. Microwave oven light

F. Door safety lock system G. Metal shielded window H. Cooking guide label

Turntable

B C

A. Turntable B. Hub C. Support

I. Grease filters

(shipped in oven cavity)

J. Cooktop light

K. Microwave inlet cover

L. Control panel

Parts and Features not shown

Tur nt ab le

Turning Off the Turntable

The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only. This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.

To Tu r n Of f: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. A “turntable off” icon will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched.

Cooking Rack

The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder rack.

■ When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the

microwave oven. Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on.

■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders

when handling.

■ Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling

or floor.

■ Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.

■ Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with

the rack.

■ Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the

microwave oven.

■ Remove rack before using Popcorn function.

■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a

microwave-safe container.

■ The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven. Do

not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.

■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).

Damage to the microwave oven could result due to soil buildup.

The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.

To Install:

1. Remove tape from the hub.

2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.

3. Place the turntable on the support.

Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.

MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

Display

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

If an invalid value has been entered, the invalid entry tones will sound, and the input prompt will reappear in the display. Retry your entry.

When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave oven is not in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of day or Timer countdown.

The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted, if necessary.

To Adjust Scroll Speed:

1. Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound.

2. Touch number pad “1” for SLOW, “2” for NORMAL or “3” for

FAST.

3. Touch START to complete the adjustment.

Start

The START pad begins any function. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the display as a reminder. If not touched within 2 minutes after touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching START will resume the preset cycle.

Cancel Off

The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the Control Lock and Demo Mode.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.

Add 30 Seconds

The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.

Touching ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power.

Clock

This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To S et :

The microwave oven and timer must be off.

1. To u ch C LO C K.

2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3. To u ch C LO C K or STA R T.

To R em ov e:

1. To u ch C LO C K.

2. Touch 0.

3. To u ch C LO C K.

The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

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