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®
MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model MH6150XM
8184817/3828W5A2777
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY........................................................3 Electrical Requirements ...............................................................5 PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................5 Turntable ......................................................................................5 Designed Cooking Rack ..............................................................6 MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL........................
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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 ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking ■ When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. equipment. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Intended to be used above ranges with maximum Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven ■ width of 36 inches. cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- ■ not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filte
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Electrical Requirements PARTS AND FEATURES WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 POPCORN PO BAKED TATO PIZZA FR ENTREE OZEN BEVERAGE WA HOLD RM 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 Electrical Shock Hazard LIGHT VENT FAN ON/NIGHT/OFF HIGH/LOW/OFF Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. 6 7 8 9 10 Do not use an adapter. 1. Metal Shielded Window 6. Cooking Rack Do not use an extension cord. 2.
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Designed Cooking Rack MICROWAVE OVEN The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time. CONTROL The rack may be turned upside-down in order to fit taller containers on the bottom of the oven. Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the oven. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder rack. 1 2 1. Right side up 2. Upside down ■ Rack will become hot. Alway
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Number Codes Timer The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes number code includes one or more of the following: cooking 99 seconds, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the code start or stop the microwave oven. charts in the “Cooking” and “Reheating” sections for additional When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. information. To
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Cooking Guidelines MICROWAVE OVEN USE 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 lid is 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,
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MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Cooking Power Ceramic Glass, Acceptable for use. Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking Glass power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High. China, Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested Earthenware cooking power of specific foods. Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. PERCENT/ NUMBER USE NAME Paper Towels, Use non-recycled and those approved by Dinnerw
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To Set a Cooking Power other than 100%: 1. Touch COOK TIME. Preset Cooking 2. Touch the number pads to set a length of time to cook. Times and cooking power have been preset for five 3. Touch COOK POWER. microwavable foods. Use the following chart as a guide. 4. Touch the number pad from the Cooking Power chart. PRESET NUMBER INSTRUCTIONS 5. Touch START/ENTER. COOKING PAD PAD The display will count down the cook time. POPCORN 1 = 1.75 oz Pop only commercially When the cycle ends, “End” will ap
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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 4 stages, including defrost and or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost. Warm Hold. (Some models allow only 3 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 (from
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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 Microwave Oven Light The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a The microwave oven light is a candelabra base 30-watt bulb. It month. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be will automatically come on when the door is opened and when replaced every 6 to 12 months. Do not operate the microwave the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” oven without the filters in place. See “Assistance or Service” to section to reor
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Turntable rotates both directions TROUBLESHOOTING ■ This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle. Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Display shows messages Nothing will operate ■ Is the display showing “:”? There has been a power failure or the clock time has been ■ Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit turned off. See “Display” section to clear display. See “Clock” breaker been tripped? sectio
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For further assistance If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Corporation with any questions or concerns at: ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances Customer Interaction Center Before calling for assistance or service, please check 553 Benson Road “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you still need help, follow the instructions below. Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692 When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Please
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® WHIRLPOOL MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION WARRANTY ONE-YEAR FULL 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. SECOND THROUGH FIFTH YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON MAGNETRON TUBE In the second thro
