Whirlpool MH6141XKB0, MH6141XKB1, MH6141XKB2, MH6141XKQ0, MH6141XKQ1 Owner’s Manual

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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION

Use&CareGuide

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

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Models MH6140XK, MH6141XK

3828W5A1876/8183890

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ....................................................	3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................	5
PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................	6
Turntable ......................................................................................	6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ................................................	6
Display..........................................................................................	7
Number Codes.............................................................................	7
Start/Enter ....................................................................................	7
Off/Cancel ....................................................................................	7
Clock ............................................................................................	7
Tones............................................................................................	7
Timer.............................................................................................	7
Child Lock ....................................................................................	7
Vent Fan .......................................................................................	7
Cooktop Light...............................................................................	7
BEFORE USING..........................................................................	8
Food Characteristics....................................................................	8
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................	8
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................	8
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................	9
Cooking Power.............................................................................	9
MICROWAVE OVEN USE.........................................................	10
Cooking ......................................................................................	10
EZ-Choice™ Cooking ................................................................	10
Preset Cooking...........................................................................	10
Add Minute.................................................................................	10
Cooking in Stages......................................................................	11
EZ-Choice Reheating.................................................................	11
EZ-Choice Defrosting.................................................................	11
Warm Hold .................................................................................	12
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE ......................................................	12
General Cleaning........................................................................	12
Replacing Filters.........................................................................	13
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................	13
Replacing Microwave Oven Light..............................................	13
TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................	14
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE .....................................................	15
WARRANTY ..............................................................................	16

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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.

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 follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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:

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 – may 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 “Caring for Your Microwave Oven” section.

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

–Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven if 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 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.

–Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■Intended to be used above ranges with max imum width of 36 inches.

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

■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.

■Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.

■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 flaming 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 ex ample, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

■Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

■Do not mount over a sink.

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

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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.

(c)Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly 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 ex cept properly qualified service personnel.

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ElectricalRequirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A timedelay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

	■ For all cord connected appliances:	Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord
	The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event	is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman
	of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk	install an outlet near the microwave oven.
	of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the	■ For a permanently connected appliance:
	electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with
		This appliance must be connected to a grounded,
	a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
		metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment
	The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
		grounding conductor should be run with the circuit
	installed and grounded.
		conductors and connected to the equipment grounding
	WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can
		terminal or lead on the appliance.
	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.

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