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® MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-253-1301. or visit our website at... www.whirlpool.com Table of Contents ...2 Model MH9180XL 4619-652-60661/8183958...
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.
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.
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.
To Turn Off: 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.
Progress Bar The progress bar is a visual picture of the estimated running time of a cooking cycle. It will appear during all cook cycles except Warm Hold. The lines in each of the segments will light from left to right as the time nears the end. When all fifteen lines (all three segments) are lit, the cooking cycle is completed.
Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven. When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. To see the time countdown for five seconds when the microwave oven is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.
Food Characteristics When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking results. Amount of Food The more food heated at once the longer the cook time. Check for doneness and add small increments of time if necessary. Size and Shape Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly...
OK for Use Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven, aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines: Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor. Always use the turntable.
5. Touch JET START. The display will count down the cook time. When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, 4 end- of-cycle tones will sound, and then reminder tones will sound every minute. 6. Touch OFF/CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and/or stop reminder tones.
Baked Potato Potatoes may be baked in the microwave oven by touching the BAKED POTATO pad. One to four 10 oz. to 13 oz. (284 g to 369 g) potatoes can be baked automatically by using this function. To Use BAKED POTATO: 1.
The automatic Defrost control has three categories: Meat, Poultry and Fish. It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready-made food. Use the following chart as a guide. MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, The narrow or fatty areas of stew irregular shaped cuts should...
Melt The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods. The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends, but stirring the food will complete the melting. Use the following chart as a guide. FOOD CODE MELT Butter 1 time Chocolate...
Warm Hold WARNING Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven. Warm Hold can be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle.
Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service”...
TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.
To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages. For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state. Outside the 50 United States, this warranty does not apply. Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to determine if another warranty applies.