Whirlpool MH9181XMB0, MH9181XMB1, MH9181XMQ0, MH9181XMQ1, MH9181XMS0 Owner’s Manual
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Model MH9181XM
TABLEOFCONTENTS
MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY ........................................................ 3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 5
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5
Microwave System/ACCUWAVE _Technology ........................... 5
Turntable ...................................................................................... 6
Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 6
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL .................................................... 6
Display .......................................................................................... 6
Progress Bar................................................................................. 7
Number Codes ............................................................................. 7
JET STARTTMFeature .................................................................. 7
JET COOK Tu Feature ................................................................... 7
Cancel/Off .................................................................................... 7
Clock ............................................................................................ 7
Tones ............................................................................................ 7
Timer ............................................................................................. 7
Child Lock .................................................................................... 8
Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 8
Cooktop Light ............................................................................... 8
Demo Mode .................................................................................. 8
MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 8
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 8
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 9
Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 9
Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 9
Cooking Power ........................................................................... 10
Cooking ...................................................................................... 10
Preset Cooking ........................................................................... 10
Popcorn ...................................................................................... 11
Baked Potato ............................................................................. 11
Beverage .................................................................................... 11
Cooking in Stages ...................................................................... 11
Reheating ................................................................................... 12
Defrosting ................................................................................... 12
Soften ......................................................................................... 13
Melt ............................................................................................. 13
Kids Menu .................................................................................. 14
Warm Hold ................................................................................. 14
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE .......................................................... 15
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 15
Replacing Filters ......................................................................... 15
Replacing Cooktop Light ........................................................... 16
Replacing Oven Light ................................................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 16
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 17
Replacement Parts ..................................................................... 17
WAR RANTY .................................................................................. 20
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MICROWAVEOVENSAFETY
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 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
This is the safety alert symbol.
"WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
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 happen if the instructions are not followed.
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
When using e(ectrical app(iances basic safety precautions shou(d be fol(owed, including the foUowing:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric [] Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
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 pro-
vided 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 -
are able to 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.
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 when 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 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
iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
[] Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT
LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
[] 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 operat-
ed in the "PAN BROWN" mode (on models with this
feature).
[] 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.
[] When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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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, or similar locations.
[] 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.
[] Do not mount over a sink.
[] Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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.
PARTSANDFEA S
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 particular model may differ slightly from
the illustrations in this manual.
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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.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug 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 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.
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1.Door Handle
2. Door Safety Lock System
3. Vent Grifle
4. Microwave Inlet Cover
5. Microwave Qven Light
6. Control Panel
7.Metal Shielded Window
8. Cooktop Lights
The microwave system delivers a constant stream of microwave
power - true high, medium and low power.
Typically, microwave ovens operate on HIGH power only. For
example, to achieve a 50% power level ("medium") in a typical
microwave oven, the oven operates 50% of the time at HIGH
power and 50% of the time OFE
In contrast, microwave ovens utilizing this microwave system
deliver the selected power level continuously. This constant
stream of microwave power helps to minimize overcooking of
foods and messy food spatters.
9. Model and Serial Number Plate
10. Cooking Guide Label
11. Charcoal and Grease Filters
(shipped in oven cavity)
12. Cooking Rack
13. Vent Fan, Cooktop Light and
Turntable On/Off Controls
Parts and Features not shown:
Turntable
SAVE THESE iNSTRUCTiONS
I This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. I
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• 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.
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1. Turntable
2. Hub
3. Support
4. Shaft
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the 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.
Turning Off the Turntable
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 101¼in. (26 cm) plates that
are side by side.
To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON/OFE A "turntable off" icon
will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on
automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL.OFF is touched.
MICROWAVEOVEN
CONTROL
The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra
cavity space for cooking 2 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.
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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.
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VENT FAN LIGHT TURNTABLE
4SPEEDS HIGH' NIGHT'OFF ON.OFF
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a ":" will
blink on the display. Touch CANCEL.OFF to stop the blinking.
If the ":" blinks on the display at any other time, a power failure
has occurred. Touch CANCEL.OFF and reset the clock ifneeded.
If "RETRY" blinks on the display for 1 second, an invalid value
was entered. Retry your entry.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave
oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day or Timer
countdown.
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