Whirlpool MH7140XFB0, MH7140XFB1, MH7140XFZ0 Owner’s Manual
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A Note to You .................
Microwave Oven
Safety ..........................
Installation
Instructions .................... ,i,
Getting to Know Your
Microwave Oven ............
Using Your
Microwave Oven .......... 2;
Caring for Your
Microwave Oven ..........
Cooking Guide ............. '_:'
Questions and
Answers .......................
Troubleshooting ...........
Requesting
Assistance or
Service ......................... :_
Index ............................
Warranty ....................... ,_,i
In the U.S.A. for assistance or service,
call the Consumer Assistance Center:
MODELS MH7140XF YMH7140XF
PART NO. 4393453A
In Canada forassistance orservice,
see page 46.
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The Whirlpool Brand is committed to designing quality
products that consistently perform for you to make
your life easier. To ensure that you enjoy years of
trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and
Care Guide. It is full of valuable information about how
to operate and maintain your appliance properly and
safely. Please read it carefully.
Also, complete and mail the Product Registration
Card provided with your appliance. The card helps
us notify you about any new information on
your appliance.
Look for these Time Smart Tips located
throughout YOUr"Use and Care Guide. They
will help you save time and make the most
of Y0ur new app!iance,
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Whenever you call to request service for your appli-
ance, you need to know your complete model number
and serial number. You can find this information on the
model and serial number label/plate (see "Microwave
oven features" in the "Getting to Know" section). Also,
record the other information shown in the next column.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone
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To find detailed product information, the location of the nearest Whirlpool dealer or authorized servicer, to
purchase an accessory item, or register your appliance on-line, please visit our Web site at
www.whirlpool.com
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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 hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the word "DANGER" or
"WARNING." These words mean:
You will be killed or seriously injured if you don't
foltow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
SA,iF'iI!!!ITYIiI 'USTiI: I!,,JiCTtOi'US
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNUNG; To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the micro-
wave 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 "GROUND-
ING INSTRUCTIONS" found at the end of this
section.
Instal or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs 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
Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
Do not store the microwave oven outdoors. Do
not use the microwave oven near water - for
example, 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.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
"Caring for Your Microwave Oven" section.
Do not mount over a sink.
®Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is
in operation.
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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 bag in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
nect 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.
Suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood
or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
Use care when cleaning the ventzhood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lyezbased
oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
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PRECAUTmONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MmCROWAVE 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 except properly qualified service personnel.
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused
electrical supply is required. (A time-delay fuse is
recommended.) It is recommended that a separate
circuit serving only this appliance be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
For all cord connected appliances:
The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event
of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the
risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire
for the electric current. The microwave oven is
equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding can
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.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply
cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
serviceman install an outlet near the microwave oven.
For a permanently connected appliance:
This microwave oven must be connected to a
grounded, metallic, permanent wiring system, or
an equipment grounding conductor should be run
with the circuit conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or lead on the
microwave OVER.
INSTAUATIONINSlltUCnONS
NOTE: There must be at least one wall stud within
cabinet opening.
Check the opening where the microwave
oven hood will be installed. The location must
provide:
2 inch x 4 inch (5.1 x 10.2 cm) wood studding and
% inch (.95 cm) thickness drywall or plaster lath
Support for microwave oven hood weight of
150 pounds (68 kg) plus the weight of items
placed in the oven or upper cabinet
30 inch (76.2 cm) wide minimum opening
14 inch (35.6 cm) clearance between the bottom
of microwave oven hood and the cooktop
Protection from draft areas, such as windows,
doors, and strong heating vents
Grounded electrical outlet (see "Electrical
requirements" in the "Microwave Oven Safety"
section)
66%" (168.3 cm) Exhaust outlet
min. mounting connects to
height from 31/4"x10"(8,25 x
floor 30" (76,2 cm) 25.4 cm)
..... --_ min. width required duct
"'- (39 cm) _"
(58.6 cm) .(41.3 cm)
door open
Shipped ready for ventless (recirculating)
operation, converts to top or rear discharge.
1
30/4 (76.8 cm)min, from cooking
A surface (or countertop) below microwave
oven to top of wall mounting bracket
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install
microwave oven.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
If you need to remove your Microwave Hood Combi-
nation for any reason, follow these simple steps:
Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
Remove filters and vent grille.
If filters O are
installed, push in at the
tab and slide filter to the
outside edge to remove.
Remove the two
screws _ from the top
of the microwave oven
cabinet (the screws
located closest to the
front corners). Do not
remove the screws
located towards the center of the cabinet.
Remove the vent grille _. Set the screws and
grille aside.
After removing all oven contents, including the
turntable and support,
tape the door in the
closed position. Then
remove the two bolts
securing the
microwave oven to the
upper cabinet.
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While wearing gloves, grasp the microwave oven
supports _ and firmly
pull the microwave oven
forward and downward to
release the microwave
oven cabinet from the
mounting plate locking
pins _.
Grasp the microwave oven cabinet. Rotate the
microwave oven down-
ward. (Be careful that
door does not swing
open.) Lift off the support
tabs (_ at the bottom of
the mounting plate. Set
the microwave oven
aside on a protected
surface.
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Carefully lift microwave oven and hang it on the
support tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate.
Rotate the front of the microwave oven cabinet
downward. Thread the power supply cord
through the power supply cord hole in the
bottom of the upper cabinet.
Rotate the microwave oven towards the cabinet.
Push the microwave oven against the mounting
plate until locking pins snap into the cabinet.
Crush Hazard
Attach microwave oven with bolts as shown.
Failure to do so can result in broken bones,
cuts, or other injury.
Replace the two bolts securing the microwave
oven to the upper
cabinet.
Untape the door and replace the turntable and
support.
Replace the vent grille.
: Replace the two screws in the top of microwave
oven cabinet (the screws located closest to front
corners).
If filters were installed, replace them (see "Install-
ing and caring for the filters" in the "Caring for
Your Microwave Oven" section, if needed).
! Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
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GETTINGTOKNOWYOURMICROWAVEOVEN
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking. It also shows you the basics
you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before you use
your microwave oven.
Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave energy is
not hot. It causes food to make its own heat, and
it's this heat that cooks the food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light waves. You
cannot see them, but you can see what they do.
A magnetron in the microwave oven produces
microwaves. The microwaves move into the oven
where they contact food as it turns on the turntable.
The glass turntable of your microwave oven lets
microwaves pass through. Then they bounce off a
metal floor, back through the glass turntable, and
are absorbed by the food.
Magnetron
Oven cavity
Metal flooruGlass turntable
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Microwavespassthroughmostglass,paper,and
plasticswithoutheating TimeS_ t TIP
them so food absorbs
the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal con-
tainers so food does Always cook food for the shortest cooking
not absorb the energy.
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 heat that does
the cooking.
time recommended. Check to see how
the food is cooking. If needed, touch
ADD MINUTE while the oven ts operating
or after the cooking cycle is over (see the
"Using ADD MINUTE" section').
To help make sure the food is evenly
cooked, stir, turn over, or rearrange the
food about halfway through the cooking
time.
If you do not have a cover for a dish, use
wax paper, or mtcrowave-approved paper
towels or plastic wrap. Remember to turn
back a corner of the plastic wrap 1/4to 1/2
inch (6 mm to 1.2 cm) to vent steam during
heating or cooking.
Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is difficult to
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
Using your microwave oven may cause interference
to your radio, TV, or similar equipment. When there
is interference, you can reduce it or remove it by:
Cleaning the door and sealing surfaces of
the oven.
Adjusting the receiving antenna of the radio
or television.
To test the oven put about 1 cup of cold water in a
glass container in the oven. Close the
door and make sure it latches. Follow
the directions in "Cooking at high
cook power" in the "Using Your
Microwave Oven" section to set the
oven to cook for 2 minutes. When the time is up,
the water should be heated.
Moving the radio or TV away from the microwave
oven.
Plugging the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and radio or TV
are on different branch circuits.
Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
To test a dish for safe
use, put it into the oven
with a cup of water
beside it. Cook at 100%
cook power for 1 minute.
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).
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell. Steam buildup
in whole eggs may
cause them to burst
and burn you, and
possibly damage the
oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating.
In rare cases, poached
eggs have been known
to explode. Cover
poached eggs and
allow a standing time of
into them.
For best results, stir any liquid several times
(coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm
the oven and possibly injure someone.
minute before cutting
during heating or
reheating. Liquids
heated in certain
containers (especially
containers shaped like
cylinders) may become
overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a
loud noise during or
after heating or when
adding ingredients
Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it
when the door is open.
Injury could result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat
containers, but the heat
-- from the food can make
_ the container hot.
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Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At
the end of the recom-
mended cooking time,
potatoes should be
slightly firm because
they will continue cook-
ing during standing
time. After micro-
waving, let potatoes
stand for 5 minutes.
They will finish cooking
while standing.
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 or
use the Demo/leaming
feature (see "Using the
demo/learning feature"
later in this section).
It is normal for the
oven door to look wavy after the oven has been
running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the
oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers,
fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or
clothes in the oven.
Fire could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. Paraffin
wax will not melt in a
microwave oven because
it allows microwaves to
pass through it.
Do not operate the microwave oven unless the
i lass turntable is
securely in place and
can rotate freely on the
support rollers. The
turntable can rotate in
either direction.
Make sure the rollers
are completely inside
the center circle of the
turntable; this will let the
turntable rotate properly.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Carefully place the cookware on your
turntable to avoid possibly breaking it.
Handle your turntable with care when removing
it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your
turntable cracks or breaks, contact your dealer for
a replacement.
When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3_6inch (5 mm) above
the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with the
browning dish.
If your electric power line or outlet voltage is
Circuit breaker less than 110 volts,
or fuse box cooking times may be
...... longer. Have a qualified
electrical system.
_]_ electrician check your
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MICROWAVEOVENFEATURES
Your microwave oven is designed to make your
cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible. To help get you up and running quickly,
the following is a list of the oven's basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will not
operate unless the door is securely closed.
3. Window with Metal Shield. Shield prevents
microwaves from escaping. It is designed as a
screen to allow you to view food as it cooks.
4. Cooking Rack. Use for extra space when
cooking in more than one container at the same
time. See page 16 for more information.
5. Glass Turntable (PN 4393751) (not shown).
Included in oven cavity - see below for installa-
tion instructions. This turntable turns food as it
cooks for more even cooking. It must be in the
oven during operation for best cooking results.
The turntable is sunken into the cavity floor to
give you more cooking space and better cooking
results. See pages 9, 12, 37, 42, and 44 for more
details.
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6. Charcoal and Grease Filters. Included in oven
cavity. See page 38 for installation instructions
and cleaning information.
7. Cooktop/Countertop Light. Turn on to light
your cooktop or countertop or turn on as a night
light. See page 18 for more information.
8. Cooking Guide Label. Use as a quick reference
for EZ-Choice Cook, EZ-Choice Reheat,
EZ-Choice Defrost, Popcorn, Beverage, Baked
Potato, Vegetable, and Frozen Entree settings.
9. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light Switches.
See pages 17 and 18 for more information.
10. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this panel to
perform all functions. See pages 14-16 for more
information.
1 1. Vent Grille.
12. Oven Cavity Light.
13. Microwave Inlet Cover.
14. Model and Serial Number Plate. See page 2
for more information.
Toinstallturntableandsupport:
Fit the hub (PN 4393754 onto the shaft.
Raised,
Place the support
(PN 4393752) on the
cavity bottom.
Place the turntable
on the hub. Make sure
the raised, curved lines
in the center of the
turntable bottom are
between the three
"spokes" of the hub.
The rollers (PN 4393753) on the support should fit
inside the ridge on the bottom of the turntable.
The turntable turns both clockwise and counter-
clockwise. This is normal.
Display. This display includes a clock and
indicators to tell you the time of day, cooking
time settings, and cooking functions you chose.
REHEAT. Touch this pad to reheat
microwavable foods without entering times
and cook powers. See page 27 for more
information.
DEFROST. Touch this pad to defrost frozen
foods without entering times and cook powers.
See page 28 for more information.
COOK. Touch this pad to cook microwavable
foods without entering times and cook powers.
See page 26 for more information.
POPCORN. Touch this pad when popping
popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven will
automatically heat for a preset time at a preset
cook power. See page 31 for more information.
BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to heat 1 or 2 8-
ounce (227 g) cups of a beverage. The oven will
automatically heat for a preset time at a preset
cook power. See page 32 for more information.
_: BAKED POTATO. Touch this pad to cook 1 to
4 potatoes. The oven will automatically cook for
a preset time at a preset cook power. See page
33 for more information.
VEGETABLE. Touch this pad to cook 1 to
4 cups (237 to 946 mL) of a frozen vegetable.
The oven will automatically cook for a preset
time at a preset cook power. See page 34 for
more information.
_i FROZEN ENTREE. Touch this pad to cook a
10- or 20-ounce (283.5 to 567 g) frozen entree.
The oven will automatically cook for a preset
time at a preset cook power. See page 35 for
more information.
i:!_ WARM HOLD. Touch this pad to keep 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. See
page 36 for more information.
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COOK TIME. Touch this pad followed by
Number pads to set a cooking time. See
pages 21,22, and 24 for more information.
COOK POWER. Touch this pad after the cook
time has been set, followed by a Number pad to
set the amount of microwave energy released to
cook the food. Also touch this pad to lengthen
or shorten a preset cooking time. See pages
18 and 22 for more information.
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CLOCK [ TIMER TIMER /SET OFF
ENTE"_ TURNTABLE ......
START_ ¢O_ OF_ ]
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:: ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for
1 minute, at 100% cook power, or to add an
extra minute to your cooking cycle at the set
cook power. See page 20 for more information.
: Number pads. Touch Number pads to enter
cooking times, cook powers, quantities,
weights, or food categories.
:_ CLOCK. Touch this pad to enter the correct
time of day. See page 18 for more information.
TIMER SET. Touch this pad to set the
Minute Timer. See page 19 for more information.
: _: TIMER OFF. Touch this pad to cancel the
Minute Timer. See page 19 for more information.
: _ START/ENTER. Touch this pad to start a
function. See page 15 for more information.
: TURNTABLE ON/OFF. Touch this pad to turn
your turntable on and off. See page 16 for more
information.
J::i OFF/CANCEL. Touch this pad to erase an
incorrect command, cancel a program during
cooking, or to clear the display. See page 15 for
more information.
ON/OFF
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LIGHTON/NIGHT/OFF.Touchthispadtoturn
thelightornightlightonoroff.Seepage18for
moreinformation.
VENTFANHIGH/LOW/OFF.Touchthispadto
turnonthefanathighorlowspeed.Alsouse
ittoturnthefanoff.Seepage17formore
information.
Ifyouhaveenteredallsettingsforafunctionbut
donottouchSTART/ENTERin5seconds,the
START?indicatorlightwillshow.
Ifyouopenthedoorwhiletheovenisonand
thenshutthedoor,theSTART?indicatorlight
willshow.TouchSTART/ENTERtocontinue.
Ifyouchooseafunctionbutdonotpress
anotherCommandpadwithin1minute,the
displayreturnstothetimeofdayandyouhave
tostartover.
To turn the programming tone back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 4 seconds
To disable all audible signals except the
end-of-timer signal:
TOUCH
and hold for 4 seconds
To turn signals back on:
TOUCH
and hold for 4 seconds
Your microwave oven comes with audible signals
that can guide you when setting and using
your oven:
E_ A programming tone will sound each time
you touch a pad.
E_ one long tone signals the end of a Minute
Timer countdown.
F_E_E_E_ Four tones signal the end of a
cooking cycle.
[_-][_ Two quick, short tones sound once
every minute for the first 15 minutes after an end-
of-cooking signal as a reminder if the food has not
been removed from the oven.
E_E_ Two quick, short tones will sound while
entering and exiting from a hidden feature (for
example, Child Lock) or time of day.
[_-]E_E_ Three tones sound if you have
made an incorrect entry.
To disable the programming tone:
TOUCH
Two tones will sound when audible signals
are turned on or off.
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. To restart cooking, close the
door and
TOUCH
START
ENTER I_
If you do not want to continue cooking:
Close the door and the light goes off.
OR
TOUCH
CANCEL
Before setting a function, touch OFF/CANCEL
to make sure no other function is on.
and hold for 4 seconds
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