Whirlpool MH6701XW, MH6700XW User Manual
Models MH6700XW
MH6701XW (white)
Parts and Features
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Before You Install Your
Microwave Oven.
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Before You Use Your Microwave Oven.
Precautions to Avold Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy
Important Safety lnstructlons.
Using Your Microwave Oven
Microwave Oven Controls
Audible Signals
Setting the Clock
Using the Minute Timer
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Cooking at High Cook Power
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
Using AUTO SET
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Defrosting
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Cooking in More Than One Cycle
Cooking with the Temperature Probe
Using PAUSE
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Using KEEP WARM.
Using AUTO START.
Other Operating Hints
Smoke Deflector Accessory Kit
Bi-Level Cooking Rack
Caring for Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Caring for the Filters
Replacing the Cooktop and Oven
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i: Operating Safety Precautions
If You Need Service or Assistance
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Microwave Oven Warranty
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COOKING RACK
AUTO SET GUIDE
DEFROST
GUIDE
TEMPERATURE
PROBE SOCKET VENT GRILLE
MODEL AND SERIAL
NUMBER PLATE
UST FAN AND
COOK-TOP LIGHT
SWITCHES
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance. Please complete and mail the Owner Registra-
tion
Card provided with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
fl Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the
oven frame) and the purchase date from the
sales slip.
* Keep this book and Your sales slip together in
a handy place.
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Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven. If the card is
missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with your
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
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.
efore you install your microwave
Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed with your oven.
Personal Injury Hazard
Failure to follow the installation instructions could lead
to product malfunction or personal injury.
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 responsibility to be sure your microwave oven:
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Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F (IO’C) for proper operation.
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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 properly maintained.
- Is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
DO NUT 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.
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 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.
D8 NOf operate the
microwave oven if the
door window is broken
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 operate the
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet remove’d.
iMPORTANT SAH33’ 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.
To
reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, Including the following:
1.
Read all instructions before using
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS 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 provided Installation
Instructions.
5. Do not store the metal cooking rack in
the oven.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - for example, closed
glass jars - may explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual.
8.
As with any
is necessary when used by children.
9. 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- fan is operating.
ards may result.
10.
This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized WhirlpoolSM service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance, fire may result.
12.
FOlloW
ing instructions on page 27.
13.
TO
reduce the risk
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
applianCe,ClOSe SUperViSiOn
door surface and interior clean-
Of fire in the oven
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. Do not deep fry in the oven.
c. Test dinnerware or cookware before
usinq. See page 32. Some dishes
(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
wave 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.)
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.
14. Read and follow “Operating Safety Pre-
cautions” starting On page 30.
15. 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 if the exhaust
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 28.
c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
lights without turning the power off at the
main power supply, (see page 29). Elec-
trical shock
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
&low this Unit. The fan, if operating, may
spread the flame and cause personal injury or property damage.
may
result,
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.
7 Command Pads
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Touch Command
Pads to tell the microwave oven what to do
and in what order. A
few examples:
-CLOCK SET tells the
oven you are going
to set the clock.
-START tells the clock
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.
Number Pads
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.
Fan and light Pads
The six pads at the bottom of the control panel
control the 2-Speed Exhaust Fan and the Cook-
top Light.
Touch Fan Pad for the desired fan speed.
(NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot
around the microwave oven, the ex-
haust fan in the vent hood will
automatically turn on the LOW setting to
protect the oven. It may stay on up to an
hour to cool the oven. When this 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
60 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
To remove the programmlng tone
tone:
* Open the door.
* Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
4 Programming and reminder tones will be
cancelled.
To replace the tones:
7 Repeat the steps above.
NOTE:
If your electrlclty goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electrlctty comes
and reminder
remove all tones, except
slgnal:
* Open the door.
0 Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
d All audible tones (including Minute Timer
signal) will be cancelled.
To replace the tones:
* Repeat the steps above.
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:88:’ 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 Minute Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be
blank after cooking.
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1. Touch CLOCK Sm.
THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and the
colon will start to flash. The flrst
Number
5 seconds or the Display will go
blank. If this happens, touch CLOCK
SET again and continue.
Pad must be touched wlthln
the Mlnute
back on.
Tlmer
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
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Touch START.
NOTE: TO reset 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.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such asl2:65, “Err” will show on
the Display. Touch CLOCK SET and
start over.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is
operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS...
THIS HAPPENS...
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“0:’ The first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds or the Display will go blank. If this happens,
touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue.
2. Touch Number Pads for
minutes and seconds.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
1 minute, 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute Timer
is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a 3 second
signal will sound and the Display
will show the time of day.
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Changing the Minute Timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch numbers to set new time.
- Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is operating
in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the cycle in operation The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will not show on the
Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however, it
does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch START to continue
cooking or defrosting.
Cancelling the Minute Timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. Note. Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer. If
CANCEL is touched flrst, all cooking instructlons will be cancelled
and the Minute Timer will continue
to operate.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS” Cookbook packed with the microwave oven
It contains information about:
What microwave energy is.
How food is cooked by microwave energy.
What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
Safety tips.
Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
Cooking times for different foods.
Impotiant things to remember to get the best cooking results:
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.
Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time
for most even doneness with all recipes.
If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, papertowels 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... THIS HAPPENS...
2.
Touch COOK 1
The COOK 1 indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1 minute, 30 seconds.
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Touch START.
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The oven will automatically cook at
HIGH Cook Power.
The COOK 1 indicator Light will
stay on to show that the oven is cook-
ing in the first cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much time is left in the first
cycle.
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 60 seconds (to remind
you that food is left in the oven) 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 CCCKl.
2. Touch numbers for the new time.
3. Touch START.
Cook I 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 Powerto 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)
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DO THIS...
1.
Put food in the oven and
close the door.
2.
Touch COOK 1.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng time you want.
4.
Touch COOK POWER.
THIS HAPPENS...
The COOK 1 Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four O’s
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
and the Display will show
“P-HI:’ This shows the oven is preprogrammed to cook at full [HIGH]
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The Display will show what you
touched. This 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.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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 60 seconds (to remind
you that food is left in the oven] until
the door is opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.
Changing the Cook Power
The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle.
Touch COOK POWER.
f Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
e Touch START. The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
Touch COCK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH
Touch START.
Using AUTO SET
Auto Set TIME and TEMP are preset cooking cycles which store commonly used cooking
times and probe temperature settings.
Auto Set TIME
Auto Set TIME provides ten preset times. One to nine minutes of cooking time at HIGH
Cook Power can be set by touching TIME and the corresponding Number Pad l-9. This
provides a short-cut method for setting commonly used cooking times.
The Auto Set Chart included with your microwave oven and the Auto Set Guide on the
inner door panel help you use TIME to cook various food items without having to look up
the cooking time.
A
preset time of 2 minutes, 30 seconds at HIGH Cook Power is available by touching just
the TIME Pad. The time may be changed to any time from O-99 minutes, O-99 seconds
allowing you to store your favorite cooking time and Cook Power. See page 13 for
instructions
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Put tood In the oven and
close the door.
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Touch TIME.
(Optlon: Sklp to Step 6 If
you want to use the preset cooklng tlme and
Cook Power.)
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