Whirlpool MH9180XL User Manual
®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Table of Contents........................................2
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Model MH9180XL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
Turntable ......................................................................................5
Designed Cooking Rack ..............................................................6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6
Display..........................................................................................6
Progress Bar.................................................................................7
Number Codes.............................................................................7
JET START™ Feature ..................................................................7
JET COOK™ Feature...................................................................7
Off/Cancel ....................................................................................7
Clock ............................................................................................7
Tones............................................................................................7
Timer.............................................................................................8
Control Lock.................................................................................8
Vent Fan .......................................................................................8
Cooktop Light...............................................................................8
Demo Learning Mode ..................................................................8
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8
Food Characteristics....................................................................9
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................9
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Inverter Microwave System .......................................................10
Cooking Power...........................................................................10
Cooking ......................................................................................11
Pre-Set Cooking.........................................................................11
Popcorn......................................................................................11
Beverage ....................................................................................11
Baked Potato .............................................................................12
Cooking in Stages......................................................................12
Reheating ...................................................................................12
Defrosting...................................................................................12
Soften .........................................................................................13
Melt.............................................................................................14
Kids Menu ..................................................................................14
Warm Hold .................................................................................15
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................15
General Cleaning........................................................................15
Replacing Filters.........................................................................16
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................16
Replacing Microwave Oven Light..............................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................18
WARRANTY ..................................................................................20
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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
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 potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
■ Read all instructions before using the microwave
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 “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the provided Installation Instructions.
■ Install or locate the microwave oven 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 –
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.
happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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
adjustment.
■ See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Microwave Oven Care” section.
■ 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 bags in oven.
– 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.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
■
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.
■
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
■
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this
feature).
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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in
use.
■
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
■
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
■
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
Do not cover or block any openings on the micro-
■
wave oven.
■
Do not store this 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.
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Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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.
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Electrical Requirements
PARTS AND FEATURES
WARNING
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.
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 or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is
recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance
be provided.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■ 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.
This manual may cover several different models. The model you
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here.
The appearance of your particualr model may differ slightly from
the illustrations in this manual.
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1. Model and Serial Number
Plate
2. Microwave Inlet Cover
3. Microwave Light
4. Vent Grille
5. Control Panel
6. Metal Shielded Window
7. Cooktop Light
213 4
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9810
8. Cooking Guide Label
9. Charcoal and Grease Filters
(shipped in oven cavity)
10. Cooking Rack
Parts and Features not shown:
Tur ntable
Turntable
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WARNING:
Improper use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician or serviceman if the
are not completely understood
grounding instructions
, 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 appliance 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 appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
The turntable rotates in both directions to help cook food more
evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable
in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any of the parts.
To Install:
1. Remove tape from the hub.
2. Place the support on the oven cavity bottom.
3. Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable
bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
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To Tu rn Of f:
The turntable can be turned off (except during an auto function).
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the
turntable or when cooking with two 10 in. (25 cm) plates that are
side-by-side.
1. Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFF.
A turntable-off icon will appear in the display, as well as a
prompt to enter the cook time.
2. Touch number pads to enter length of time to cook.
3. Touch JET START.
For optimal results, halfway through cook time turn plate(s) so
the food in the front is in the back.
4. Touch OFF/CANCEL (or CANCEL/OFF) or open the door to
clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Turntable will automatically be turned back on, and the
turntable-off icon will disappear.
Designed Cooking Rack
The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra
cavity space for cooking two or more containers at the same
time. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side
walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder
rack.
MICROWAVE OVEN
CONTROL
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1. Proper use
■ Rack will become hot. Always use oven mitts or pot holders
when handling.
■ Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling
or floor.
■ Do not use metal cookware, utensils, or a browning dish with
the rack.
■ Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the
oven.
■ Do not place popcorn bags on rack.
■ The rack is designed specifically for this oven. Do not use it in
any other oven.
■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a
microwave-safe container.
■ Use the rack only when cooking on two levels. Do not store it
in the oven. Damage to the oven could result if someone
accidentally turns on the oven.
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will
blink on the display. Touch OFF/CANCEL to stop the blinking.
Any other time a “:” blinks on the display, a power failure
occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and reset the clock if needed.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts.
If “RETRY” blinks on the display for one second, an invalid value
was entered. Retry your entry.
When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the
time of day or Timer countdown.
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