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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Models MH6140XK, MH6141XK
3828W5A1876/8183890
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY .................................................... 3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES ............................................................ 6 Turntable ......................................................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL ................................................ 6 Display.......................................................
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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 immediate
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS n Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking n When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. n Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. n Intended to be used above ranges with max imum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. n Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should n Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filt
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Electrical Requirements 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. 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,
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PARTS AND FEATURES MICROWAVE OVEN 1 2 3 4 5 CONTROL MODEL MH6141XK BAKED POPCORN POTATO PIZZA FROZEN WARM ENTREE BEVERAGE HOLD EZ CHOICE REHEAT DEFROST COOK COOK COOK ADD TIME POWER MINUTE 14 2 3 5 69 7 8 0 CLOCK TIMER SET TIMER OFF START OFF ENTER CANCEL ON/NIGHT/OFF LIGHT HIGH/LO VENT F W/OFF AN 6 7 8 9 1. Metal Shielded Window 5. Vent Grille 6. Turntable 2. Model and Serial Number Plate 7. Cooktop Light 3. Charcoal Filter 8. Grease Filters (behind Vent Grille) 9. Control Panel 4. Cookin
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Four tones ■ End-of-cycle Display Five Tones When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “PLEASE SET TIME OF DAY” scrolls 3 times, and then a “:” will appear on ■ During DEFROST cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange, the display. or separate food Any other time the above tex t scrolls, followed by a “:” on the Seven Tones display, a power failure has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and ■ End of Timer countdown reset the Clock if needed. When the microwave oven is in use, the display
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Cooking Guidelines BEFORE USING Covering A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If not and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved for to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, microwaves ma
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS PERCENT/ NUMBER USE NAME Plastic Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer Bags, Covers, for microwave use. 90% 9 Cooking small tender pieces of Dinnerware, meat, ground meat, poultry Containers pieces and fish fillets. Heating cream soups. Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. 80% 8 Heating rice, pasta or Styrofoam Do not use in oven. casseroles. Cooking and heating foods Straw, Wicker, Do not use in oven. that need a cook power lower Wooden
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Preset Cooking MICROWAVE OVEN USE Times and cooking power have been preset for five microwavable foods. (Some models have only three presets.) Use the following chart as a guide. Cooking PRESET NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS COOKING PAD PAD To Use: 1. Touch COOK TIME. POPCORN 1 = 1.75 oz Pop only commercially 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. 2 = 3.0 oz packaged microwave 3 = 3.5 oz popcorn. “TOUCH START OR POWER” scrolls across display. Pop only one bag at a Touch COOK POWER t
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Cooking in Stages EZ-Choice Defrosting The oven can be set to cook at different cooking powers for The EZ-Choice DEFROST feature’s preset programs can be used various lengths of time, up to four stages, including defrost and or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. Warm Hold. (Some models allow only three stages, including ■ Food should be 0°F (-18°C) or colder at defrosting for optimal defrost.) results. How foods are stored can affect results. ■ Unwrap foods and remove lids (fr
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Warm Hold MICROWAVE OVEN CARE (on some models) General Cleaning WARNING IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and Food Poisoning Hazard the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless before or after cooking. otherwise noted. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. GREASE FILTERS Do not operate the microwave oven without th
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Replacing Filters Replacing Cooktop Light The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. See month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. replaced every six to twelve months. Do not operate the microwave oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or To Replace: Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning 1. Unplug microwave oven or disco
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4. Lift up the bulb cover. 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? 1. Bulb cover Replace the fuse or reset the circuit. 5. Replace light. Close bulb cover. ■ Is the appliance wired properly? 6. Slide the top of the vent grille into place. Push the bottom See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave until it sna
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Display shows time countdown, but is not operating ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ■ Is the Timer in use? See “Timer” section. Before calling for assistance or service, please check “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If Steam is coming from the vent grille you still need help, follow the instructions below. When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete ■ Some steam is normal. model and serial number of your appliance. This information will help us to better r
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE OVEN WARRANTY FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY From the second through fifth year from the date of purchase, wh
