Whirlpool MH6300XM0, MH6300XM1 Owner’s Manual

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Contents

Parts and Features ................... 2

Before You Install

Your Microwave Oven ................ 3

Before You Use Your

Microwave Oven ..................... 3

Precautions to Avoid Possible

Exposure to Excessive

Microwave Energy ................

Important Safety Instructions ........ 4

Using Your Microwave Oven .......... 5

Microwave Oven Controls .......... 5

Setting the Clock .................... 6

Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ... 7

Cooking in One Cycle .............. 7

High Cook Power ................. 7

Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ... 8

Cooking in Two Cycles .............. 9

Defrosting ........................... 11

Cooking Automatically after

Defrosting ......................... 12

Parts and features

Model MH6700XM

Page

Cooking with Temperature Probe

followed by Keep Warm .......... 15

Temperature Probe Cooking Chart 18

Auto Start ........................... 19

Minute Timer ........................ 21

Cancelling Instructions .............. 22

Programming Tone .................. 22

Operating Reminders ............... 22

Bi-Level Cooking Rack .............. 23

Operating Safety Precautions ...... 23

Caring for Your Microwave Oven ..... 25

Cleaning the Microwave Oven ...... 25

Cleaning the Grease Filter .......... 25

Replacing the Cooktop and

Oven Lights ...................... 26

If You Need Service or Assistance . ,. 27

1. Before Calling for Assistance ...... 27

2. If You Need Assistance ............ 27

3. If You Need Service ............... 27

4. If You Have a Problem ............ 27

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MODELAND SERIAL

NUMBERPLATE DOOR LATCH

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Page

TEMPERATURE

PROBE SOCKET

2-POSITION

BI-LEVEL

COOKING RACK

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here...

If you need service or call with a question, have

this information ready:

1.Complete Model and Serial Numbers [from the
plate just behind the microwave oven door on Model Number
the oven frame].

2. Purchase date from sales slip.

Copy this information in these spaces. Keep this

book, your warranty and sales slip together in a

handy place. There is no warranty registration to
return. Proof-of-purchase is all that is required for

in-warranty service.

Serial Number

Purchase Date

Service Company Phone Number

2-SPEED

EXHAUST FAN

VENTS

CONTROL

PANEL

DEFROST GUIDE

FLUORESCENT

COOKTOP LIGHT

Fill out and return the "Microwave Registration Card" inside the oven. Ifthe card is missing,

please send the model number of your microwave oven. with your name and address to...

Whirlpool Corporation

Microwave Registration Department

Administrative Center
2000 U.S. 33 North
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

Before you install your microwave oven

Read and carefully follow the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS" packed with your oven.

Before you use your microwave oven

Read this "Use & Care Guide" carefully for important use and safety information.

Store in a convenient place for future use.

It is your personal responsibility and obligation to be sure your microwave oven:

• Has been installed where it is protected from the elements The microwave
oven should be at a temperature above 50°F (I0°C) for proper operation.

• Has been installed on a surface strong enough to support its weight

• Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See "installation Instructions',']

• Is not used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

• Is used only for lobs expected of a home microwave oven,

• Is properly maintained,

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
M IC RO_,VAVE ENERGY...

DO NOT attempt to oper-
ate this oven with the door

open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-

ful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to

defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks

DO NOT place any object

between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue

to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

DO NOT operate the

oven if it ts damaged. It is

particularly _mportant that
the oven door close

properly and that there is
no damage to the
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and Iotches

(broken or loosened),

(3) Door seals and sealing

surfaces.

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.

IMPORIANI SAFEYY INSYRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been used successfully in homes for a number of years.

They are thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any
appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be

followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

O WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric Shock,

I. Read all instructions before using

appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found

on page 3.

3. This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nected to only properly grounded outlets.

See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found in

the "INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS?

4. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the separately provided

"INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS7

5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed

glass jars - may explode and should not

be heated in this oven.

6. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.

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.

0. This appliance should be serviced only

by qualified service personnel. Call a

Whirlpool authorized TECH-CARE" Service

Company for examination, repair or

adjustment.

10. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, for fire may result.

11. Do not use outdoors for damage to the
oven or electric shock may result.

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water for

electric shock may result.

13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces

for electric shock may result.

14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter for electric shock may result.

fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy

15. See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 12.

16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven

cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
when heating foods.

b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

Cooking in metal containers can damage
the oven. So can containers with hidden

metal (twist-ties, foil-lining, staples, metallic
glaze or trim]. Testdinnerware or cookware

before using. See page11.
c. 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.

17. Read and follow "OPERATING SAFETY

PRECAUTIONS"starting on page11.

18. Because of the automatic exhaust fan

feature, the following cautions must be

observed:

a. Do not leave the area when using your
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
from boilovers or spattering on the surface
unit could spread, especially it the exhaust

fan is operating.
b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up
in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency

will decrease and fire may result. Clean
often following the filter cleaning instruc-

tions on page 13.

C. Do not change the cooktop or oven
lights without turning the power off at the
main power supply. Electrical shock may

result.
d. Do not flame foods when operating the

exhaust fan. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame and cause personal in-
jury or property damage.

4 SAVE [HESE INS[RITC[IONS

Using your microwave oven

Microwave oven controls

There are four parts in the control section:

- The Timer

- The Cook Power Control

- The Probe Temperature Control

- Cooktop Fan and Light Controls
Instructions for each control are covered in the following pages. Read them carefully,

The Timer

The timer can be set
for up to 45 minutes.

This controls how

long the micro-

wave oven cooks,

The Cook

Power Control

The Cook Power
Control allows you

to control the cook-
ing speed. See the

Cook Power Chart
on page 7 for the dif-

ferent percentages
of cooking powers.

The Probe
Temperature

Control

The Probe Temper-

ature Control allows
you to cook by

temperature instead
of by time. See your

MICRO MENUS*
Cookbook for help-

ful information on
cooking different

types of food,

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