Whirlpool MH6600XV, MH6600XW User Manual
Model MH6600XV
Model MH6600XW
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Contents
Parts and Features .................... 2
Before You install Your
Microwave Oven. ..................... 3
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven 3
Precautions to
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy ..................
important Safety instructions ......... 4
Using Your Microwave Oven .......... 5
Microwave Oven Controls ........... 5
Audible Signals ..................... 6 and Oven Lights ................... 20
Setting the Clock ....................
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ...
Cooking at High Cook Power ........
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ..... 8
Avoid
Possible
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Defrosting ........................... 10
Using KEEP WARM .................... 14
Using AUTO START .................... 15
Other Operating Hints ............... 17
Minute Timer ........................ 18
Bi-Level Cooking Rack .............. 19
3 Caring for Your Microwave Oven .....
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ...... 19
Cleaning the Grease Filters .......... 19
Replacing the Cooktop
6 Operating Safety Precautions ........ 22
7 if You Need Service or Assistance .... 24
7 Microwave Oven Warranty ........... 28
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Parts and features
Model MH6600XV
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Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registration Card provided with this product.
If You need service or call with a question.
Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
CONTROL
OooKlcP LIGHT
swilcnEs
PANEL
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Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
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Keep this book and your sales slip together in
a handy place.
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Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Comtmnv Phone Number
Fill out and return me Microwave Registration Card included with your oven.
missing, please send
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-43
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about
microwave oven.
the model number and serial number of your
miCrOWaVe
If the card
oven with
Your
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 obligations to be sure your microwave
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Has been installed where it is protected from the weather.
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10%) 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 bv children or anyone unable to operate it
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Is properly maintained.
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Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
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The microwave ow
PrOPeriY.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 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
(1) boor (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(31 boor seals and sealing
DO NOT
microwave oven If the
door window is broken.
operate the
(broken or Loosened).
surfaces.
operate the
EXCESSIVE
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 property
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT operate the
mlcrowave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been 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.
15.
1.
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. Connect only to 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 instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars 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 supervision
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 hazards may result.
9. 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.
may explode and should not
See door surface cleaning instructions
on page 19.
16.
To reduce the risk of fire or 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. Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. See page 24. Some dishes
(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking times. 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.)
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 page 22.
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 boil-overs or spattering on the surface
unit could spread, especially if 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 instructions on page 19.
c. Do not flame foods when operating the
exhaust fan. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage.
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SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Using your microwave oven
Microwave Oven Controls
There are four parts in the control section:
-The Digital 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.
Digital
Display/Clock
and Indicator
lights
When you are not
using the microwave oven, it is
an accurate
Digital Clock.
When you are using
the microwave
oven, it displays
time settings,
Indicator Lights
and shows you what
Number Pads you
touched.
Touch Command
Pads to tell the
microwave oven
whattodoandin
what order. A few
examples:
-CLOCK SET tells
the oven you are
going to set the
clock.
-START tells the
oven to start.
See page 6 for
information on the
tone you hear when
touching any pad.
Each Command
Pad [except START
and CANCEL) lights
an Indicator Light
on the digital
display.
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Fan and light Pads
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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 microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on or
Once you’ve touched a 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.
- a food temperature.
change to the HIGH oefflng to protect the
oven. It may stay on up to an hour to cool the
oven. When ff~ls 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 time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound
every 30 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. A 3 second
tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] 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 fhe programming tone and reminder
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.
To remove all tones, except the Minute Timer
signal:
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Open the door.
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Touch CANCEL
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All audible tones (except Minute Timer signal)
will be cancelled.
twice,
touch 0, then touch START.
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
back on.
You can cook
blank after cooking.
Hi
1. Touch CLOCK SET.
power
ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes
or
DO THIS...
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use the Minute Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and
the colon will start to flash. The
flrsf Number Pad must be touched
wlthln 5 seconds or the Display will
go blank.
and continue.
Touch CLOCK SET again
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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, “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and
start over.
NOTE: To m the Clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current time will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Continue to set the Clock as shown above.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENU!9 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 lhlngs to remember to get the best cooking results.
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ALWAYS cook food forthe 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.
Cooking at High Cook Power
Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power.
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
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3. Touch Number Pads for
cooking time you want.
The oven will automatically cook at
HIGH Cook Power.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay on
to show that the oven is cooking in the
cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left.
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When the cooking time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping
by opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the
Display and a reminder tone will
sound every 30 seconds until the door
is opened or CANCEL is touched. The
Display will then show the time 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 time.
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.
automatic 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
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light will be off]
DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4.
Touch COOK POWER.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched
touched them.
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI!’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full (HIGH]
power.
in the order you
This example shows
6.
Touch START.
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The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
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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.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every 10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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