Whirlpool Microwave Development MH1170Y Users Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ...........................3
Electrical Requirements ...............................................................4
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5
Turntable ......................................................................................5
Cooking Rack...............................................................................5
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL....................................................6
Display.......................................................................................... 6
Start..............................................................................................6
Cancel Off.....................................................................................6
Add 30 Seconds...........................................................................6
Clock ............................................................................................6
Tones............................................................................................7
Timer.............................................................................................7
Control Lock.................................................................................7
Vent Fan .......................................................................................7
Cooktop Light...............................................................................7
Demo Mode..................................................................................7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE ..............................................................8
Food Characteristics....................................................................8
Cooking Guidelines......................................................................8
Cookware and Dinnerware ..........................................................9
Aluminum Foil and Metal .............................................................9
Microwave Cooking Power........................................................10
Manual Cooking .........................................................................10
Cooking in Stages (or steps)......................................................10
Quick Touch Cooking ................................................................11
Doneness ...................................................................................11
Preset Cooking...........................................................................11
Reheating ...................................................................................12
2-4 Plates ...................................................................................12
Defrosting...................................................................................12
Warm Hold .................................................................................13
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE..........................................................14
General Cleaning........................................................................14
Replacing Filters.........................................................................15
Replacing Cooktop Light ...........................................................15
Replacing Microwave Oven Light..............................................16
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................19
Replacement Parts.....................................................................19
WARRANTY ..................................................................................20
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION 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
DANGER
WARNING
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 electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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 –
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.
■ 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
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.
■ 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.
■ 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
■
Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of
36" (91.44 cm).
■
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated 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 flambeing 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 microwave 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 Requirements
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.
Required:
■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■ A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■ A separate circuit serving only this appliance.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
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.
A B C D E
F G H I J K L
A. Vent grille
B. Model and serial number plate
C. Charcoal filter (behind vent grille)
D. Cooking guide label
E. Microwave oven light
F. Door safety lock system
G. Metal shielded window
H. Cooking rack
Turntable
A
B
C
D
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
D. Shaft
I. Grease filters
(shipped in oven cavity)
J. Cooktop light
K. Microwave inlet cover
L. Control panel
Parts and Features not shown
Turnt abl e
Turning Off the Turnt a ble
The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only.
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the
turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.
To Tu r n O f f: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. 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.
Cooking Rack
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 microwave oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to
reorder rack.
■ When not using the rack for cooking, remove it from the
microwave oven. Damage to the microwave oven could result
if someone unintentionally turns it on.
■ 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.
■ Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.
■ 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
microwave oven.
■ Remove rack before using Popcorn function.
■ Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a
microwave-safe container.
■ The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven. Do
not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.
■ Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section).
Damage to the microwave oven could result due to soil
buildup.
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food
more evenly. Do not operate the oven without having 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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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
Start
The START pad begins any function. If not touched within
5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the
display as a reminder. If not touched within 2 minutes after
touching a pad, the display will return to the time of day mode
and the programmed function will be canceled.
If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching START will
resume the preset cycle.
Cancel Off
The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the
Control Lock and Demo Mode.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened.
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.
Add 30 Seconds
The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven
at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook
time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.
Touching ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add
30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not
show a.m. or p.m.
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will
blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking.
If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure
has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed.
If an invalid value has been entered, the invalid entry tones will
sound, and the input prompt will reappear in the display. 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 (standby mode), the display shows the time of
day or Timer countdown.
The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted, if necessary.
To Adjust Scroll Speed:
1. Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound.
2. Touch number pad “1” for SLOW, “2” for NORML or “3” for
FAST.
3. Touch START to complete the adjustment.
To Se t:
The microwave oven and timer must be off.
1. Touch CLO C K.
2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3. Touch CLO C K or STA R T.
To Re mo ve:
1. Touch CLO C K.
2. Touch 0.
3. Touch CLO C K.
The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.
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Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
■ Valid entry (short tone)
Two t o ne s
■ End of timer countdown
■ End of stage in multistage cooking
■ Control Lock active
■ Hidden feature has been entered or exited
■ Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
■ Invalid entry
Four tones
■ End of cycle
To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: With the microwave oven in
standby mode, touch and hold the number pad “1” for 3 seconds
until 2 tones sound. Repeat to turn valid entry tones back on.
To Turn Off All Tones (except end-of-timer and hidden feature
tones): With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch and
hold the number pad “2” for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound.
Touch and hold number pad “1” to turn all tones back on.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent
unintended use of the microwave oven.
When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will
function. If any other control pad is touched, “LOCKED” will
appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound.
To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven and Timer must
be off. Touch and hold CANCEL OFF for 3 seconds until 2 tones
sound and a padlock icon appears in the display. Repeat to
unlock and remove the padlock icon from display.
Vent Fan
The vent (exhaust) fan has 3 speeds: high, medium and low.
To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan
will automatically turn on at low speed. It may stay on for up to
1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent
fan cannot be turned off. If the vent fan pad is touched during
automatic fan operation, “AUTO FAN IS ON, FAN SPEED WILL
REMAIN ON UNTIL HEAT IS NO LONGER SENSED” will scroll in
the display as a reminder.
The vent fan is also the cooling fan, and will start at low speed
when any cooking function begins. It will remain on until the
cooking function ends.
To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN pad once for high,
twice for medium, 3 times for low or 4 times for off.
Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes,
and counts down the set time.
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
While the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate.
To see the countdown for 10 seconds while the microwave oven
is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.
To Se t:
1. Touch TIMER SET/OFF.
If no action is taken after 2 minutes, the display will return to
the time of day mode.
2. Touch the number pads to set the length of time.
3. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START.
If not touched within 5 seconds, “ENTER TIME IN MIN AND
SEC” will scroll in the display. If not touched within 2 minutes,
the display will return to the time of day mode and the
programmed function will be canceled.
When the set time ends, “END” will appear in the display and
2 tones will sound.
Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is
active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the
Timer.
4. Touch TIMER SET/OFF or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer
when only the Timer is operating.
Touch TIMER SET/OFF when a cook function is also
operating to make the Timer countdown active in the display,
and then touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer. The cook
function will continue to operate.
The length of time can be changed during the countdown by
repeating the above steps.
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has 3 settings: high, low and off.
To Turn Light On/Off: Touch LIGHT pad once for high, twice for
low or 3 times for off.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning
on the microwave generator (magnetron). The microwave oven
light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if
set on).
The DEMO icon will appear in the display while the microwave
oven is off, and will flash during any function. After 5 minutes of
inactivity, a reminder message will scroll in the display when any
control pad is touched.
To Tu r n O n /O f f : The microwave oven and Timer must be off.
Touch and hold the number pad “3” for 3 seconds until 2 tones
sound and the DEMO icon appears in the display. Repeat to turn
off and remove the DEMO icon from the display.
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