Whirlpool MH7115XB User Manual
UseAndCare
A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Microwave Oven
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .._.............. 3
Getting to Know
Your Microwave
Hood Combination
Using Your
Microwave Oven
Caring for Your
Microwave Hood
Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cooking Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Questions and
Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
If You Need
Assistance
or Service
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1-800-253-1301
Call us with questions or comments.
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
MODEL MH7115XB
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A Note to You
Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance.
Because
easy to use, save lime, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely.
Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to this
symbol and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire,
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever
first see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 53. If you need further help, feel free to
call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip,
and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Modal Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
your life is getting busier and more complicated, Whirlpool microwave ovens are
have a
question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service,
plate
(see diagram on page 10). For your convenience, we have included a
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone
Microwave Oven
Safety
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.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to
persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:
*Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
*Read and follow the specifii ‘PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found on page 5.
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This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the Installation Instructions.
l Install or locate this appliance 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 - could
explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
.Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
*As with any appliance, close supetvi-
sion is necessary when used by
children.
l Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or other
hazards could resutt.
l This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized Whirlpool service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
l Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire could result.
l Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water - for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
l This appliance is suitable for use above
both gas and electric cooking equipment
36 inches or less wide.
l See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 44.
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
could char or burn, and some plastics
could melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
to maintain appropriate deep frying
temperatures.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity (continued):
-Test dinnerware or cookware
before
safe use, put it into the oven with a
cup of water beside it. Cook at
100% Cook Power for one minute.
using.
To test a dish for
If the dish gets hot and water
stays cool, do not use it. Some
dishes (melamine, some ceramic
dinnerware, etc.) absorb microwave
energy, becoming too hot to handle
and slowing cooking times. Cooking
in metal containers not designed for
microwave use could damage the
oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
-Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bag
in oven.
-If materials inside the oven shoukl
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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Because of the automatic exhaust fan
feature, the following cautions must be
observed:
- 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 fan is operating.
- Do not allow grease and soil to build up
in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire could
resuft. Clean often following the filter
cleaning instructions on page 45.
- Do not change the cooktop or oven
lights without turning the power off at
the main power supply (see pages 46
and 47). Electrical shock could result.
- Do not flame foods on a cooktop
surface below this unit. The fan, if
operating, could spread the flame and
cause personal injury or property
damage.
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Use care when cleaning the vent hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, could damage
filter.
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Read and follow “Operating safety
precautions” starting on page 6.
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-
type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appliance, and (c) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over
accidentally.
4. A qualiii electrictin must install a
property grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
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.
Do not place
front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
Do not
is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage
to the:
any object between the oven
operate the oven if it is damaged. lt
(1) Door (bwt),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
Do not
door window is broken.
for microwave leakage by qualified service
personnel after a repair is made.
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
Do not
the outer cabinet removed.
operate the microwave oven if the
The microwave oven shoukf be checked
The oven should not be adjusted or
operate the microwave oven with
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of bums, fire,
electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven,
follow the precautions on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inslde
the shell.
cause them to burst
possibly damage the oven.
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Steam buildup in whole eggs may
and
bum you, and
Slice
hard-boiled
poached eggs and
Stlr before heating
allow
a standing
For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating.
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a
loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in
harm to the oven and possible personal
injury.
Liquids
Never
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
Use hot pads.
heat containers, but the hot food does.
Do not overcook potatoes.
result. At the end of the recommended
cooking time, potatoes should be slightly
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time.
wrap
5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
lean on the door or allow a child to
Microwave energy does not
Fire could
After microwaving,
potatoes in foil and
set aside
for
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Do
not
start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened.
If you practice programming the oven, put
a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of the oven door
to look wavy after the oven has been
running for a while.
Do not
paper in the oven. Fire could result.
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire
could result.
use newspaper or other printed
Do
not
dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
Do not
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to pass
through it.
try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
General information
Fuse box
If your electrical power line or outlet
voltage
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
is less than 110 volts, cooking times
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood
Combination
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before use.
In This Section
Page
How microwave cooking works .......... 8
Microwave oven features
Control panel features 11
Using the exhaust fan.. ...................... 14
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Using the cooktop/countertop
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light
10
Using the hi-level cooking rack..
Setting the clock
Using the Minute Timer..
How microwave cooking works
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15
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Magnetron
Mkrowave ovens are safe.
energy *s not hot. It causes food to make its
own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
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Microwave
waves
or light
A magnetron
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the area under the oven floor.
There they bounce off the mixing antenna
into the oven where they contact the food.
in the microwave oven
Microwaves
pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them so
food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal pans so food does not
absorb the energy.
Radio interference
Operation of the microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference, it
may be reduced or eliminated by taking the
following measures:
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Clean door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
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Adjust
television.
l Move
wave oven.
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Plug
outlet so that the microwave oven and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
the receiving antenna of radio or
the receiver away from the micro-
the microwave oven into a different
Microwaves
may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking, This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during the
cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the
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heat that does the cooking.
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Microwave oven features
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Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven’s basic features:
1. Door Handle.
2. Door Safety
not operate unless the door is securely
Closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield.
prevents microwaves from escaping. lt is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
4. Tw*Positlon
Use for extra space when cooking in
more than one container at the same
time. See page 17 for more information.
5. Fliter. SW
tbn.
8. CooktopKountertop Llght.
light your cooktop or countertop or turn on
as a night light. See page 15 for more
information.
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Pull to open door.
Lock System.
Bi-Level
page 45 for cleaning informa-
The oven will
Shield
Cooking Rack
Turn on to
7. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Llght
Switches. See pages
information.
8. Control Panel.
panel to perform all functions. See
pages 11-13 for more information.
14-17 for more
Touch the pads on this
9. Vent Grille.
10. Cooking
ence for Auto Defrost, Auto Roast, and
Sensor Cook settings.
11. Temperature Probe Socket
wall). Plug the Temperature Probe into
this socket when using probe for cook-
ing. SW page 31 for more information.
NOTE: Do not store the Temperature
Probe in the oven when probe is not
being used. Store in a handy place.
Guide. Use as a quick refer-
(on oven
12. Model and Serial Number Plate.
Smoke deflector accessory kit
A smoke deflector kii for your model is
available from your Whirlpool parts dealer to
use when installing this microwave oven
over cooking products with a grill or griddle.
Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on
Kit No. 4355523 - Smoke Deflector Kit.
Control panel features
Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and
easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all
the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel. For more information, see
pages14-43.
1. Display.
and
cooking time settings, and cooking
functions selected.
2. COOK
Number Pads to set a cooking time. See
pages 21, 23, and 24 for more informa-
tion.
The Display includes a clock
indicators to tell you time of day,
TIME.
Touch this pad followed by
3. COOK POWER.
by a Number Pad to set the amount of
microwave energy released to cook the
food. The higher the number, the higher
the microwave power or “cooking speed.”
See page 22 for more information. See
the Mcrowave cooking chart” on page
49 for specific Cook Powers to use for the
foods you are cooking.
Touch this pad followed
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4. ADD MINUTE.
for one minute, at 100% Cook Power, or
to add an extra minute, at the set Cook
Power, to your cooking cycle. SW page
42 for more information.
5. AUTO DEFROST.
followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen
meat by weight. See page 25 for more
information.
8. PROBE TEMP.
using the Temperature Probe to cook.
Touch PROBE TEMP followed by
Number Pads to set desired final food
temperature. See page 31 for more
information.
7. WARM HOLD.
hot, cooked foods safely warm in your
microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds. WARM HOLD can be used
by itself, or it can automatically follow a
cooking cycle. SW page 30 for more
information.
8. BEVERAGE.
cup of a beverage at a preset Cook
Power. The oven’s sensor will tell the
oven how long to heat depending on the
amount of vapor it detects from the
beverage. See page 39 for more infor-
mation.
9. POPCORN.
popcorn at a preset Cook Power. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long
to cook depending on the amount of
vapor it detects from the popcorn. See
page 41 for more information.
10. REHEAT.
at a preset Cook Power. The oven’s
sensor will tell the oven how long to heat
depending on the amount of vapor it
detects from the food. See page 40 for
more information.
11. SENSOR COOK.
cook at a preset Cook Power. The
oven’s sensor will tell the oven how long
to cook depending on the amount of
vapor it detects from the food. See page
38 for more information.
Touch this pad to cook
Touch this pad
Touch this pad when
Touch this pad to keep
Touch this pad to reheat a
Touch this pad to pop
Touch this pad to reheat food
Touch this pad to
12. AUTO
with the Temperature Probe. See page
34 for more information.
13. Number Pads.
to enter cooking times, Cook Powers,
temperatures, weights, or food
categories.
14.
CLOCK.
correct time of day. See page 18 for
more information.
15. TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the
Minute Timer. See page 19 for more
information.
16. TIMER OFF.
the Minute Timer. See page 19 for more
information.
START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start
17.
a function. If you open the door after
the oven begins to cook, retouch
START/ENTER. See page 13 for more
information.
AUTO START.
18.
program your oven to begin cooking
automatically at a chosen time later
in the day. See page 36 for more
information.
OFF/CANCEL.
19.
an incorrect command, cancel a
program during cooking, or to clear
the Display. See page 13 for more
information.
FAN HIGH. Touch this pad to turn on
20.
the fan at high speed. See page 14 for
more information.
FAN LOW.
21.
fan at low speed. See page 14 for more
information.
OFF.
22.
See page 14 for more information.
23.
LIGHT.
cooktop/countertop light. See page 15
for more information.
ROAST. Touch this pad to roast
Touch Number Pads
Touch this pad to enter the
Touch this pad to cancel
Touch this pad to
Touch this pad to erase
Touch this pad to turn on the
Touch this pad to turn off the fan.
Touch this pad to turn on the
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24.
NIGHT LIGHT.
the cooktop/countertop night light. See
page 15 for more information.
25.
OFF.
Touch this pad to turn off the
x&top/countertop light. See page 16
for more information.
Touch this pad to turn on
Audible signals
Audible signals are available to guide you
when setting and using your oven:
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A programmlng tone will sound
time you touch a pad.
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One long tone
Timer countdown.
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Four tones
cycle.
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Two tones
an End-of-Cooking signal as a reminder if
food has not been removed from oven.
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Three
tones
incorrect entry.
signals the end of a Minute
signal the end of a cooking
sound once every minute after
sound if you have made an
To disable audible signals:
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Touch and hold
seconds to disable programming tones.
Number Pad 1 for 4
OR
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Touch and hold
seconds to disable all signals.
Number Pad 2 for 4
To turn signals back on:
Repeat steps under ‘To disable audible
signals” above.
NOTE:
will sound when audible signals are turned
on or off.
Three tones, followed by two tones,
each
Interrupting cooking
You can stop the oven during a cycle by
opening the door. The oven stops heating
and the fan stops, but the light stays on.
restart
cooking, close
the door and
To
If you do not want to continue cooking:
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Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
Using the demonstration
feature
You can set your microwave oven to
demonstrate its functions without turning the
oven on.
NOTE:
the microwave oven is first connected to
power. You cannot use the demonstration
feature after a Command Pad has been
touched.
To set the demo feature:
1. Open
2. Touch and hold
3.
4. Shut
This feature can only be used when
the door and
seconds. Three tones, followed by two
tones, will sound.
Release
AUTO START.
the door to start the demo.
keep il
AUTO START for four
open.
To cancel the demo feature:
Touch OFF/CANCEL.
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Using the exhaust fan
The three pads on the bottom left of the
control panel control the 2-speed Exhaust
Fan.
1. Choose fan speed.
NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot
around the microwave oven, the exhaust
fan in the vent hood will automatically
turn on at the LOW setting to protect the
oven. lt may stay on up to an hour to cool
the oven. When this occurs, the Fan OFF
Pad will not turn the fan off.
2. Turn off fan when desired.
To set fan to run for a specific time:
1. Start fan.
TOUCH
OR
TOUCH
OFF
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TOUCH
OR
I
2.
Choose timer.
NOTE: If both the fan and light are
operating and the TIMER Pad is touched
twice, both the fan and light will be
controlled by the timer. The Display will
alternate between “FAN” and ‘LIGHT”
one time before YIMl? is displayed.
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TOUCH
TIMER
SET
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twice within
3 seconds
YOU SEE
3. Set time.
Example for 5 minutes:
TOUCH
El
lol
lol
4. Start timer.
At end of time:
To cancel timer:
NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the
fan to shut off; however, canceling the fan
will not cancel the timer.
TOUCH
YOU SEE
Using the cooktop/countertop light
The three pads on the bottom right of the
control panel control the cooktopkountettop
light.
1. Choose light.
TOUCH
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2. Turn off light when desired.
TOUCH
To set light to be on for a specific time:
1. Turn on light.
2. Choose timer.
NOTE:
operating and the TIMER Pad is touched
twice, both the fan and light will be
controlled by the timer. The Display will
alternate between “FAN” and “LIGHT”
one time before “TIME” is displayed.
If both the fan and light are
3. Set time.
Example for 20 minutes:
TOUCH
TOUCH
twice within
3 mxondo
TOUCH
YOU SEE
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4. Start timer.
At end of time:
TOUCH
1 l
.
m
YOU SEE
To cancel timer:
NOTE:
light to shut off; however, canceling the light
will not cancel the timer.
Canceling the timer will cause the
TOUCH
Using the bi-level cooking rack
The Bi-Level Cooking Rack (Part No.
gives you extra space when cooking in more
than one container at the same time. The
metal rack can be tumed upside-down to help
fii taller containers on the bottom of the oven.
If you need a replacement rack and your
Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack, you
can order it, by part number, by writing to:
Whirlpool Corporation
Attention: Customer Service Dept.
1900 Whirlpool Driie
LaPone, IN 46350
Inserting the rack
First position
First position:
the rack supports on the side walls of the
oven.
Second position
Insert the rack securely into
4358524)
Use hot pads when removing rack from
oven after cooking to prevent burns.
Rack could be hot.
NOTES:
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Do
not store the metal rack in the oven.
Arcing and damage to the oven coukf
result if someone accidentally starts the
oven.
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Do not operate
metal rack stored on the ffoor of the oven.
Damage to the interior finish will result.
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Use rack
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Do not
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Do not let food
the top or sides of the oven.
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Do not cook foods
without putting them in containers first.
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Do not place
on rack. Place a microwave-safe plate
under container.
only in the microwave oven.
use
Burn Hazard
the oven with the
reck
with browning dish.
container on rack touch
directly on rack
a metal cooking container
Second position:
when using a taller container on the bottom
of the oven.
Turn rack upside-down
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