Whirlpool MH7130XE Use And Care Manual

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Service ....54 Warranty ..... . 60 1-800-253-I 301 Call us with questions or comments. MODEL MH7130XE...
Page 2 Table of Contents A Note to You ... 3 Microwave Oven Safety ... 4-6 Important safety instructions ... 4 Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy ... Electrical requirements ... Getting to Know your Microwave Oven ... 7 How your microwave oven works ...
Page 3: A Note To You
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, easy to use, save time, 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 is full of valuable information about how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely.
Page 4: Microwave Oven Safety
INSTRUCTIONS should be followed, including . The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool service company for examination, repair, or adjustment. Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
Page 5: Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy
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.
Page 6: Electrical Requirements
Electrical requirements Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 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 For all cord connected appliances:...
Page 7: Getting To Know Your
Getting to Know Your Microwave 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 oven. Do not store flammable materials such as gasoline near the microwave oven.
Page 8 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. Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy.
Page 9: For The Best Cooking Results
For the best cooking Always cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time. If necessary, touch ADD MINUTE while the oven is operating or after it has completed the cooking cycle (see “Using ADD MINUTE” in the “Using Your Microwave” section for more information).
Page 10: Testing Your Dinnerware Or Cookware
Testing your dinnerware 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% If the dish gets cook power for one minute. hot and water stays cool, do not use it.
Page 11 Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat containers, but heat from the food can make the container hot. not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time, potatoes should be slightly firm because they will continue cooking during standing time.
Page 12: Electrical Connection
Handle your turntable with care removing it from the oven to avoid possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or breaks, contact your Whirlpool dealer for a replacement. When you use a browning dish, the brown- ing dish bottom must be at least 3/1~ inch above the turntable.
Page 13: Microwave Oven Features
Microwave oven features 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. Pull to open door. 2.
Page 14: Control Panel Features
Control panel features Your microwave control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and touch easily. All you have to do is 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 pages 18-43.
Page 15 POPCORN. Touch this pad when popping popcorn in your microwave oven. The oven will automatically for a preset time at a preset Cook Power, based on bag size. See page 41 for more information. 6. BEVERAGE. Touch this pad to reheat 8 or 16 oz of a beverage.
Page 16 NOTES: If you have entered all settings for a function but do not touch START/ENTER within 5 seconds, the Start indicator light will flash. open the door while the oven is on and then shut the door, the Start indicator light will flash.
Page 17 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. To restart cooking, close the door and TOUCH If you do not want to continue cooking: Close the door and the light goes off.
Page 18: Using The Fan
Using the fan The pad on the bottom right of the control panel controls the 2-speed Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. Press the FAN pad once for HIGH, twice for LOW. 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.
Page 19: Using The Cooktop/Countettop Light
3. Set fan run time. Example to run the fan for 1 hour and 30 minutes: 4. Start timed fan function. At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound. To cancel the timed fan function: Touching the TIMER OFF pad shuts NOTE:...
Page 20 To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. 2. Touch TIMER SET. 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.
Page 21: Using The Bi-Level Cooking Rack
If you need replacement rack and your Whirlpool dealer does not stock the rack, you can order it, by pan number, by calling l-800-253-1301. Follow the instructions telephone prompts you hear.
Page 22: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “88:88.” For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds has gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time.
Page 23: Using The Minute Timer
Using the Minute You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET.
Page 24 3. Start countdown. If you do not do this step within NOTE: 3 seconds of doing Step 2, “START” will flash. You then have 1 minute to touch START/ENTER or TIMER SET before the Display returns to time of day. At end of countdown: To cancel Minute...
Page 25: Using Your Microwave Oven
Using Your Microwave Oven This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. Cooking at high cook 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: 3.
Page 26: Cooking At Different Cook Powers
Cooking at different For best results, some recipes call for different Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many micro- wave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.
Page 27 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: 3. Set Cook Power. Example for 50% Cook Power: 4. Start oven. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change the cooking time or Cook Power after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.
Page 28: Cooking With More Than One Cook Cycle
Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles.
Page 29: Using "Quick Touch" Cook
5. Start oven. After the first cycle is over, the next cycle will count down. At end of cooking time: Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4. Using “QUICK TOUCH”...
Page 30: Using "Quick Touch" Defrost
After 4 seconds: 3. Increase quantity to 2 cups (within 3 seconds). At end of cooking time: Using “QUICK TOUCH” Your microwave oven automatically a variety of common meats at preset Cook Powers for preset times. The 3-stage defrost cycle is programmed for meat, poultry, and fish.
Page 31 2. Choose DEFROST. Example for meat: After 4 seconds: 3. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” in the “Using Your Microwave Oven”...
Page 32 6. Close the door. 7. Restart oven. 8. After two-thirds of the cook time is over, Display will prompt you to turn food over. Repeat steps 5,6, and 7. At end of defrosting time: YOU SEE (approximate time remaining) YOU SEE (approximate time remaining)
Page 33: Defrost Chart
Defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE Beef Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with fork. Turn over. Return Bulk remainder to oven. Separate and rearrange. Ground Beef, Patties Round Steak Turn over. Cover warm areas with aluminum foil. Tenderloin Turn over. Cover warm areas Steak with aluminum foil.
Page 34 Fish setting FOOD AT PAUSE Fish Fillets Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Steaks Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Whole Shellfish Break apart. Turn over. Crabmeat Turn over and rearrange. Lobster Tails Shrimp Separate and rearrange. Scallops Separate and rearrange. Poultry setting AT PAUSE...
Page 35: Defrosting Tips
Weight conversion chart You are probably used food weights as being in pounds and ounces that are fractions of a pound (for example 4 ounces equals l/4 pound). However, in order to enter food weight in DEFROST, you must specify pounds and tenths of a pound.
Page 36: Using Warm Hold
Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto- matically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 min-...
Page 37: Using "Quick Touch" Reheat
Using “QUICK TOUCH” You can reheat food by choosing a category and quantity. REHEAT has preset times and Cook Powers for five categories: Pizza, Plate, Soup/Sauce, Casserole, and Baked Goods. To use REHEAT: Touch REHEAT once for Pizza, twice for Plate, three times for Soup/Sauce, times for Casserole, and five times for Baked Goods.
Page 38: Using Vegetable
Using VEGETABLE You can cook vegetables by choosing a preset category and quantity. VEGETABLE has preset times and Cook Powers for 3 categories: Fresh, Frozen, and Canned. To use VEGETABLE: 1. Touch VEGETABLE once for Fresh, twice for Frozen, or three times for Canned.
Page 39: Using Frozen Entree
Using FROZEN ENTREE You can cook frozen entrees by choosing a preset weight. FROZEN ENTREE preset times and Cook Powers for two weights. To select weight, press FROZEN ENTREE once for 10 oz. or twice for 20 oz. Your microwave oven does the rest. 1.
Page 40: Using Beverage
Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat a beverage by touching just one pad. NOTE: If you want to change the heating time after choosing BEVERAGE, see the “Adding or subtracting cook time” section. 1. Place cup of beverage in oven and close the door.
Page 41: Using Baked Potato
Using BAKED POTATO BAKED POTATO lets you cook potatoes by touching just one pad. With the preset times and cook powers, all you do is touch BAKED POTATO (1 to 4 times) to select the desired number of potatoes (1 to 4). Your microwave oven does the rest.
Page 42 Fire Hazard Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not reuse popcorn bags. Doing so can result in death, fire, or burns. 1. Place bag in oven and close the door. 2. Touch POPCORN. Example for 3.5 oz regular bags: After 3 seconds, oven starts popping popcorn: Every 10 seconds the Display will alter- nate between “POP-”...
Page 43: Using Add Minute
Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for 1 min- ute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cook time cycle. You can also use it to extend cook time cycles in multiples of 1 minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: extend cook time cycles in multiples of...
Page 44: Caring For Your Microwave Oven
6venY To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Page 45: Caring For The Filters
Caring for the filters Do not allow grease and soil to build up in the grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan efficiency. Remove and clean grease filters at least once a month. When you have removed a grease filter or a charcoal filter remember to replace the filter before you operate the hood.
Page 46 Charcoal filter To remove: 1. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 2. Tip the cover forward, then lift out remove. 3. Lift the back of the charcoal filter. Slide the filter straight out. To replace: . Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown.
Page 47: Replacing The Cooktop And Oven Lights
Remove the bulb cover mounting screws. 3. We recommend replacing bulb(s) with candelabra-base 40-watt bulb(s) available from your authorized Whirlpool service company (Part No. 4359625). 4. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
Page 48 Lift up the bulb holder. 6. We recommend replacing the bulb with a candelabra-base 40-watt bulb available from your authorized Whirlpool service company (Part No. 4359625). 7. Replace the bulb holder and mounting screw. 8. Slide the top of the vent cover into place.
Page 49: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. STARTIN@ TEMP ITEM Meat (Chicken pieces, chops, hamburgers, meat loaf slices) 1 serving Refrigerated Refrigerated 2 servings Meat Slices temp (Beef, ham, Room pork, turkey) 1 or more servings Refrigerated Stirrable Casseroles and...
Page 50: Microwave Cooking Chart
Microwave cooking Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using ‘QUICK TOUCH’ COOK’ in the “Using Your Microwave Oven” section for cooking without Cook Powers or cooking times. MEATS, POULTRY, FISH. SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking. COOK FOOD POWER...
Page 51: Microwave Cooking Tips
Microwave cooking Amount of food The more food you prepare, the longer it takes to cook. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes 4 minutes to cook, you need about 7 min- utes to cook two potatoes.
Page 52 Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Page 53: Questions And Answers
Questions QUESTIONS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a time? Can I use either metal or aluminum pans in my microwave oven? Sometimes the door of my microwave oven appears wavy.
Page 54: If You Need Assistance Or Service
An operation that was pro- grammed earlier is still running..SOLUTION Contact a qualified Whirlpool service technician to wire unit into a live circuit with the proper voltage. (See Installation Instructions.) Replace household fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Page 55 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Microwave The electric supply to your cooking times home or wall outlets is low or seem too long lower than normal. The Cook Power is not at the recommended setting. Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. The Display The oven door is not closed shows a time...
Page 56: Warranty
United States. To locate the authorized Whirlpool service company in your area, call our Consumer Assistance Center telephone number (see Step 2) or look in your tele-...
Page 57: Warranty
Any labor costs during limited warranty. Repairs to parts or systems caused by unauthorized the appliance. WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you.

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