Whirlpool MH6100XY User Manual
MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
Model MH61OOXY
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Contents
Parts and Features
Before You Install Your
Mlorowave Oven,
Before You Use Your Mlorowave Oven
Preoautlons to Avold Possible
Exposure to Exoesslve
Mlorowave Energy
Important Safety Inst~ctions
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Microwave Oven Controls.
Audible Signals.
Sefflng the Clock.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Cooking at High Cook Power
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
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Defrosting ...........................
Using KEEP WARM
Using AUTO START
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Ofher Operattng Hints
Timer. ...............................
Accessory Kits
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Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven.
Cleaning the Microwave Oven.
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Caring for the Filters.
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Replacing the Cooktop and
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Oven Lights.
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6 Operating Safety Precaullons.
7 If You Need Servlce or Assistance.
7 Mlcrowave Oven Warranty.
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Parts and features
CAUTION
LABEL
MODEL AND SERIAL VENT
NUMBER PLATE
GRILLE
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COOKTOP
FILTER
DEFROST
GUIDE
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LIGHT
COHTROL
EXHAUST FAN AND
CGOKTOP LIGHT
SWITCHES
Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstratlon Card provided wlth lhls product.
if you need service or call with a question.
Then complete the form below Have this information ready
PANEL
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the
oven frame] and purchase date from the sales
slip.
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Keep this book, the cookbook and Your sales
slip together in a handy place.
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Model Number
Seflal Number
Purchase Date
Servlce Comwnv Phone Number
Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven.
missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
;;o;in$tttive Center
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your
microwave oven.
If the card
Your
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Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed wlth your oven.
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this Use and Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It Is your responslblllty to be sure your microwave oven:
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Has been installed where it is protected from the weather.
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
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Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See installation instructions.)
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is not used by children or anyone unable to Operate it properly.
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is properly maintained.
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is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
The microwave oven
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT
ate 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.
DO NOT
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
attempt to oper-
place any object
DO NOT
oven if it is damaged. it is
particularly important that
the oven door close
properly and that there is
no damage to the
(I) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(3) Door seals and sealing
DO NOT
microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
operate the
(broken or loosened),
surfaces.
operate the
The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a repair is made.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
operate the
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MIcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested
operatlon. However, as with any appliance, there are Special InBtallatlOn
and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and
satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
for safe and efficient
To reduce the
or damage when using the microwave
precautions, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven. appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
2. Read and follow the s
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 3.
3. This ap
nect only o
“GROUNDIN INSTRU
Installation Instructions.
4.
hlStdl Or locate
accordance with the provided lnstallatlon
Instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for exam
glass jars - may explode an
be heated in this oven.
6.
Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap
pliance. This ty
signed to hea, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervi-
sion is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, If it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result.
9. This a pliance should be serviced only
by quali ied service personnel. Call an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10.
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance. Fire may result.
11.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
for example, near a itchen.sink, in a wet
basement or near a swrmmrng Pool, and
the like.
12. See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 19.
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
liance must be grounded. Con-
P
roperly rounded outlet. See
this
e of oven is specifically de-
P
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cific “PRECAU-
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E EXPOSURE TO
TIONS” found in the e
appiiance Oniy in
roduct near water -
risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
or burn, and some
when heating foo
b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’
c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before
ie, closed
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should not
uslng.
(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and Slowing Cooking times. Remove wire
twist-ties from
placing bag in oven. Cooking In metal
containers not designed for microwave use
can damage the oven, as can containers
with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, stapies, metallic glaze or trim.)
d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
e. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
14. Read and follow “Operating Safety Pre-
cau’ons starf’ng On page 22*
15.
feature, the following cautions must be
observed:
a. Do not leave the area when using your
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
from boiiovers or spatterin
unit could spread, especia
fan is operating.
b. Do not allow
in the grease fi ter. Exhaust fan efficiency B
will decrease and fire may result. Clean
often following the filter cleaning instructions on pages 19 and 20.
c. Do not
lights without turning the power
main power supply,
trical shock may resul .
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
below this unit. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame and cause personal injury or properly damage.
See page 24. Some dishes
Because of the automatic exhaust fan
oven, follow basic
iastics can melt if used
s. CP
paper Or piaStiC bags b&Ore
rease and soil to build up
change
the cooktop or
see page 21). Eiec-
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on the surface
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ly if the exhaust
oven
off
at the
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are four parts in the control section:
-The Display/Clock and Indicator Lights
- Command Pads
- Number Pads
- Fan and Light Pads
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display will show 88:88. If after you set
the Clock (page 6), the Display again shows
all 8’s; your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Command Pads
Touch Command
Pads to tell the micro-
wave what to do and
in what order. A few
examples:
-CLOCK SET tells the
oven you are golng
to set the clock.
-START tells the clock
to start.
-CANCEL - touch this
pad to erase an incorrect command,
cancel the Timer or
stop the oven during
cooking.
See page 6 for information on the tone
you hear when touching any pad.
Each Command Pad
(except START and
CANCEL] lights an Indlcator Light on the
digital display.
Number Pads
Fan and light Pads
The six pads at the bottom of the control
panel control the 2-Speed Exhaust Fan and
the Cooktop Light.
Touch Fan Pad for the desired fan speed.
(NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around
the mlcrowave oven, the exhaust fan In the
Once you’ve touched Command Pad to tell
the oven what you want it to do, you’ll touch
Number Pads to tell it...
-a time.
- a Cook Power.
vent hood will automatlcally turn on the LOW
settlng to protect the oven. It may stay on up
to an hour to cool the oven. When thls occurs,
the Fan Pad will not turn the fan off.)
Touch Light Pad for the desired cooktop or
countertop lighting.
Audible Signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone
will sound each tlme you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound
every 60 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. Four
beeps signal the end of the Timer function and a Cook or Defrost cycle.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is
because of incorrectly entered Instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a
tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone and
remlnder tone:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL
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Programming and reminder tones will
be cancelled.
twice,
then touch START.
To replace the tones:
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Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electrlclty goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electrlclty comes back on.
To remove all tones:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL
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All audible tones (including Timer signal] will be
cancelled.
twice,
touch 0, then touch START.
NOTE: Do not remove all tones If you use the
tlmer.
To replace the tones:
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Repeat the steps above.
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:881’ If the
electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes
back on.
You can cook or use the Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be
blank after cooking.
DO THIS...
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Him
I. Touch CLOCK SET.
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THIS HAPPENS...
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The Display will show a “0” and the
colon will start to flash.
Number Pad must be touched withln
5 seconds or the Display will go
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blank.
SET again and continue.
If this happens, touch CLOCK
The first
The Display will show what numbers
you touched
touched them.
In the order you
This example shows
3:25.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
Is set.
3.
Touch START.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such asl2:65,“En” will show on
the Display. Touch Number Pads to reenter the tlme of day. If you have not
entered the time of day wlthln approx-
imately eight seconds, you must touch
CLOCK SET and start over.
NOTE: To mt the Clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current tlme will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Contlnue to set the Clock as shown above.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Although a new rating method* rates this oven at 750 waits, you may use a reliable
cookbook wlth recipes developed for 650-700 watt mlcrowave ovens.
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook packed with the microwave oven.
It contains information about:
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What microwave energy is.
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How food is cooked by microwave energy.
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What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
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Safety tips.
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Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
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Cooking times for different foods.
important thlngs to remember to get the best cooklng results:
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ALWAYS cook food for the MINIMUM recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time
in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
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Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for
most even doneness with all recipes.
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If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
‘IEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure Is an Internationally recognized method of
rating mlcrowave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power
or cooking performance.
Cooking at High Cook Power
Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Put food In the oven and
close the door.
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2.
Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for
cooklng time you want.
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
The display will show the numbers YOU
touched
them.
30 seconds.
In the order you touched
The example shows 1 minute,
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Touch START.
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The oven will automatically cook at
HIGH Cook Power.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay on
to show that fhe oven is cooking in the
cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooklng time is left.
When the cooklng tlme ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the
Display and a remlnder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remind
you that food Is left In the oven) unfll
the door Is opened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the tlme of day.
Changing the Cooking Time
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for the new ttme.
3. Touch START.
Cook will continue cooking for the new time.
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power.
Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use.
Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.) or
percentage (lo%, 50%, 80%. etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and
Cook Power name usually used.
aufomafic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
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4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MEDLOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light will be offj
DO THIS...
1.
Put food In the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK.
THIS HAPPENS...
and the Display will show four 0’s.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng tlme you want.
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Touch COOK POWER.
7 minutes, 30
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
‘;;hls shows the oven Is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH)
The Display will show what you
touched. Thls example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator
Lights will stay on to show that the oven
is cooking at a Cook Power other than
HIGH.
seconds.
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The Display counts down fhe time to
show how much cooking time is leff.
For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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