Whirlpool MH6100XY User manual

MICROWAVE
COMBINATION
Model MH61OOXY
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Contents
Page Page
Parts and Features .................... 2
Defrosting ........................... 10
Before You Install Your
Using KEEPWARM .................... 14
Mlorowave Oven, ..................... 3
Using AUTO START .................... 15
Before You Use Your Mlorowave Oven . 3
Ofher Operattng Hints ................ 17
Preoautlons to Avold Possible
Timer. ............................... 18
Exposure to Exoesslve
Accessory Kits ....................... 19
Mlorowave Energy ....................
3 Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven. .....
19
Important Safety Inst~ctions ......... 4
Cleaning the Microwave Oven. ...... 19
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven. .......... 5
Caring for the Filters. ................. 19
Microwave Oven Controls. ........... 5 Replacing the Cooktop and
Audible Signals. ..................... 6 Oven Lights. ....................... 21
Sefflng the Clock. ....................
6 Operating Safety Precaullons. ........ 22
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ....
7 If You Need Servlce or Assistance. .... 24
Cooking at High Cook Power .........
7 Mlcrowave Oven Warranty. ........... 28
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ...... 8
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Parts and features
MODELAND SERIAL VENT
NUMBERPLATE GRILLE DEFROST
GUIDE COHTROL
PANEL
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CAUTION
LABEL \ FILTER
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COOKTOP
LIGHT
EXHAUSTFANAND
CGOKTOPLIGHT
SWITCHES
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Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
tlon Card provided wlth lhls product. Then complete the form below Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate Model Number
(behind the microwave oven door on the
oven frame] and purchase date from the sales
slip.
Seflal Number
l Keep this book, the cookbook and Your sales
slip together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Servlce Comwnv Phone Number

Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven. If the card iS
missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with Your
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
;;o;in$tttive Center
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your
microwave oven.
Before you install your microwave oven
Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed wlth your oven.
Before you useyour microwave oven
Read this Use and Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
It Is your responslblllty to be sure your microwave oven:
l Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave oven
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
[See installation instructions.)
l is not used by children or anyone unable to Operate it properly.
l is properly maintained.
l is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAW ENERGY...
DO NOT attempt to oper-
ate this oven with the door
open since open-door op-
eration can result in harm-
ful exposure to microwave
energy. it is important not to
defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
DO NOT place any object
between the oven front
face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
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
(I) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches
(broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing
surfaces.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven if the
door window is broken.
The microwave oven
should be checked for
microwave leakage by
qualified service personnel
after a repair is made.
The oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly
qualified service
personnel.
DO NOT operate the
microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
MIcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient
operatlon. However, as with any appliance, there are Special InBtallatlOn
and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and
satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven. appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-
2. Read and follow the s cific “PRECAU-
r bustible materials are placed inside the TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB E EXPOSURETO oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY” found or burn, and some iastics can melt if used
on page 3. when heating foo s.CP
3. Thisap liance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’
nect only o roperly rounded outlet. See
P
c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before
“GROUNDIN INSTRU TIONS” found in thee
uslng. See page 24. Some dishes
Installation Instructions. (melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
4. hlStdl Or locate this appiiance Oniy in and Slowing Cooking times. Remove wire
wave energy, becoming too hot to handle
accordance with the provided lnstallatlon twist-ties from
paper Or piaStiC bags b&Ore
Instructions. placing bag in oven. Cooking In metal
5. Some products such as whole eggs and containers not designed for microwave use
sealed containers - for exam ie, closed
8 can damage the oven, as can containers glass jars - may explode an should not with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, sta-
be heated in this oven. pies, metallic glaze or trim.)
6. Use this appliance only for its intended d. Ifmaterials inside the oven should ignite,
use as described in this manual. Do not use keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap disconnect the power cord, or shut off
pliance. Thisty e of oven isspecifically de-
P power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. signed to hea, cook, or dry food. It is not e. Do not usethe cavity for storage purposes.
designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not leave paper products, cooking
7. As with any appliance, close supervi- utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
sion is necessary when used by children. 14. Read and follow “Operating Safety Pre-
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a cau’ons starf’ng On page 22*
damaged cord or plug, If it is not working
15. Because of the automatic exhaust fan
properly, or if it has been damaged or feature, the following cautions must be
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- observed:
ards may result. a. Do not leave the area when using your
9. This a pliance should be serviced only
P cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
by quali ied service personnel. Call an au- from boiiovers or spatterin on the surface
thorized WhirlpoolSM service company for unit could spread, especia ly ifthe exhaust
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examination, repair or adjustment. fan is operating.
10. Do not cover or block any opening on b. Do not allow rease and soil to build up
the appliance. Fire may result. in the grease fi ter. Exhaust fan efficiencyB
11. Do not store or use this appliance out- will decrease and fire may result. Clean
often following the filter cleaning instruc-
doors. Do not use this roduct near water - tions on pages 19and 20.
for example, near a itchen.sink, in a wet c. Do not
change the cooktop or oven
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basement or near a swrmmrng Pool, and lights without turning the power
off at the
the like. main power supply, see page 21). Eiec-
12. See door surface and interior cleaning trical shock may resul .
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instructions on page 19. d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven below this unit. The fan, if operating, may
cavity: spread the flame and cause personal in-
jury or properly damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave ovencontrols
There are four parts in the control section: When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
-The Display/Clock and Indicator Lights and the Display will show 88:88. If after you set
- Command Pads the Clock (page 6), the Display again shows
- Number Pads all 8’s; your electricity was off for a while.
- Fan and Light Pads Reset the Clock.
Instructions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
Command Pads
Touch Command
Pads to tell the micro-
wave what to do and
in what order. A few
examples:
-CLOCK SETtells the
oven you are golng
to set the clock.
-START tells the clock
to start.
-CANCEL - touch this
pad to erase an in-
correct command,
cancel the Timer or
stop the oven during
cooking.
See page 6 for infor-
mation on the tone
you hear when touch-
ing any pad.
Each Command Pad
(except STARTand
CANCEL] lights an In-
dlcator Light on the
digital display.

Number Pads Fan and light Pads
Once you’ve touched Command Pad to tell
the oven what you want it to do, you’ll touch
Number Pads to tell it...
-a time.
- a Cook Power.
The six pads at the bottom of the control
panel control the 2-Speed Exhaust Fan and
the Cooktop Light.
Touch Fan Pad for the desired fan speed.
(NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around
the mlcrowave oven, the exhaust fan In the
vent hood will automatlcally turn on the LOW
settlng to protect the oven. It may stay on up
to an hour to cool the oven. When thls occurs,
the Fan Pad will not turn the fan off.)
Touch Light Pad for the desired cooktop or
countertop lighting.
Audible Signals
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone
will sound each tlme you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound
every 60 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. Four
beeps signal the end of the Timer function and a Cook or Defrost cycle.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is
because of incorrectly entered Instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a
tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
To remove the programming tone and
remlnder tone:
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
l Programming and reminder tones will
be cancelled.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
To remove all tones:
l Open the door.
l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START.
l All audible tones (including Timer signal] will be
cancelled.
NOTE: Do not remove all tones If you use the
tlmer.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electrlclty goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electrlclty comes back on.
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:881’ If the
electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes
back on.
You can cook or use the Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be
blank after cooking.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
.
Him
I. Touch CLOCK SET.
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The Display will show a “0” and the
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colon will start to flash. The first
Number Pad must be touched withln
5 seconds or the Display will go
blank. If this happens, touch CLOCK
SETagain and continue.
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The Display will show what numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
Is set.
3. Touch START.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such asl2:65,“En” will show on
the Display. Touch Number Pads to re-
enter the tlme of day. If you have not
entered the time of day wlthln approx-
imately eight seconds, you must touch
CLOCK SETand start over.
NOTE:To mt the Clock, touch CLOCK SET.The current tlme will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Contlnue to set the Clock as shown above.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Although a new rating method* rates this oven at 750 waits, you may use a reliable
cookbook wlth recipes developed for 650-700 watt mlcrowave ovens.
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@Cookbook packed with the microwave oven.
It contains information about:
l What microwave energy is.
l How food is cooked by microwave energy.
l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness.
l Safety tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
l Cooking times for different foods.
important thlngs to remember to get the best cooklng results:
l ALWAYS cook food for the MINIMUM recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time
in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food.
l Stir,turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for
most even doneness with all recipes.
l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking.
‘IEC-705 TestProcedure. The IEC-705 TestProcedure Isan Internationally recognized method of
rating mlcrowave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power
or cooking performance.
Cooking at High Cook Power
Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food In the oven and
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2. Touch COOK.
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
3. Touch Number Pads for
cooklng time you want.
The display will show the numbers YOU
touched In the order you touched
them. The example shows 1minute,
30 seconds.
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4. Touch START.
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The oven will automatically cook at
HIGH Cook Power.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay on
to show that fhe oven is cooking in the
cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooklng time is left.
When the cooklng tlme ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the
Display and a remlnder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remind
you that food Is left In the oven) unfll
the door Is opened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the tlme of day.
Changing the Cooking Time
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for the new ttme.
3. Touch START.
Cook will continue cooking for the new time.
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers
For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers. The lower the Cook Power, the
slower the cooking. Each Number Pad also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power.
Many recipes in your MICRO MENUS@Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use.
Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO,etc.) or
percentage (lo%, 50%, 80%. etc.).
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and
Cook Power name usually used.
aufomafic 100% of full power HIGH 4 = 40% of full power
9 = 90% of full power 3 = 30% of full power MEDLOW
8 = 80% of full power 2 = 20% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH 1 = 10% of full power LOW
6 = 60% of full power 0 = no power (fan and light will be offj
8 5 = 50% of full power MED

DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food In the oven and
close the door.
and the Display will show four 0’s.
2. Touch COOK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooklng tlme you want.
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4. Touch COOK POWER.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
‘;;hls shows the oven Is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH)
The Display will show what you
touched. Thls example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
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The Display counts down fhe time to
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show how much cooking time is leff.
The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator
Lights will stay on to show that the oven
is cooking at a Cook Power other than
HIGH.
For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.
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When the cooking time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
openlng the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the
Display and a reminder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remind
you that food Is left in the oven) until
the door Is opened or CANCEL is
touched. The Display will then show
the tlme of day.
Changlng the Cook Power
The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle.
l Touch COOK POWER.
l Touch a number for the new Cook Power.
l Touch START.The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time.
OR...
l Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH.
l Touch START.
Defrosting
Use QUICK DEFROSTto thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see
the guide behlnd the oven door or in your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook. Do not use defrosting
times developed for other types of defrost systems, as food may be partially cooked.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put frozen food In the oven
and close the door.
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I ‘. The QUICK DEFROST lndlcator Light will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrosting ttme you want.
The Display will show the number
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
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I . The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Llght
will stay on to show that the oven is in
the Quick Defrost Cycle.
4. Touch START.
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The Display counts down the time to
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show how much defrosting time is left.
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When the defrost time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by
openlng the door or by touching
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the
Display and a reminder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remind
you that food Is left In the oven) unfll
the door Is opened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the flme of day.
Sfandlng Tlme
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while affer defrosting. This helps equalize the
temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting.
When the COOK cycle follows QUICK DEFROST,fhe oven automatically provides a standing
time equal to the time touched in for QUICK DEFROST.The COOK Cycle will begin after the
automatic standing time. There is no standing time between QUICK DEFROSTand KEEPWARM.
About the QUICK DEFROSTCycle
The microwave oven automatically divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROSTCycle info
three equal parts:
First part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80% of full Cook Power
Secondpari . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%offullCookPower
Thirdpart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20%offullCookPower
This automatic step-down in Cook Power helps defrost food quickly and completely.
Changing or Adding Defrost Time
You can change the defrosting time any time before or affer touching START.
l Touch QUICK DEFROST.
l Touch numbers for new time.
l Touch START.
Any new time sefflng made while QUICK DEFROSTIs operatlng will continue the
defrostfng at only 20% of full power.
The best time to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROSTCycle.
l Open the door.
l Check the food with long-fined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional time.
Remember that standlng time Is necessary to complete defrostlng.
l Close the door and touch STARTto continue the cycle if no additional time is needed.
OR...
l Touch in new instructions for additional defrosting time.

Cooking Automatically After Defrosting
The controls can be set so the microwave oven goes automatically from defrosting to the
Cook cycle you have touched in.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1, Put food In the oven and close
the door.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
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. . The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
4. Touch COOK.
5. Touch Number Pads for
cooklng ttme you want. ‘the
6. Touch COOK POWER.
(Optton: Touch STARTIf you
want to use HIGH power.)
The Display will show the numbers you
touched In the order you touched
them. This example shows 2 minutes,
30 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’ This shows the oven is prepro-
grammed to cook at full (HIGH) power.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 6 for 60%
of full power.
7. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
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a. Touch START,
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When you touch START,the QUICK
DEFROST Indicator Light will stay on.
All other Indicator Lights will go off.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much time is left in the
Defrost cycle.
When the defrost time ends, the micro-
wave oven automatically lets the food
stand for the same amount of flme
used for defrosflng.
NOTE: If the defrosf flme has been
changed one or more flmes, the
sfandlng flme will equal the orlglnal
defrosfffme entered.
The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Light
stays on and the Display counts down
the standing time. During the counf-
down fhe oven will be dark, and fhe
fan will be off.
When the standing time is over, you
will hear 2 beeps and the Cook cycle
will start.
The COOK Indicator Light will be on dur-
ing the Cook cycle. The COOK POWER
Indicator Light will also be on If you are
using a Cook Power other than HIGH.
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The Display counts down the time
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to show how much time is left in the
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second cycle.
When the Cook cycle ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.] “End” will remain on the
Display and a reminder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remlnd
you that food is left in the oven) until
the door is opened or CANCEL is
touched The Display will then show
the time bf day,
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Using KEEP WARM
Hot, cooked foods can be safely kept warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes,
99 seconds (about 1hour, 40 minutes). KEEPWARM can be used by itself, or it can
automatically follow a cooking cycle.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put cooked, hot food In
oven and close door.
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.- The KEEPWARM Indicator Light will
come on. The Display will show the
time of day
2. Touch KEEPWARM.
3. Touch START.
The KEEPWARM Indicator Light
will stay on. The oven light and the
fan will come on. The Display will
continue to show the time of day.
l KEEPWARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
l Opening the oven door cancels KEEPWARM. Close the door and touch KEEPWARM, then START
if additional KEEPWARM time is desired.
l Foods cooked covered should be covered during KEEPWARM.
l Pastry Items (pies, turnovers, etc.) should be uncovered during KEEPWARM.
l Complete meals kept warm on a dinner plate should be covered during KEEPWARM.
l The use of more than one complete KEEPWARM (about 1hour, 40 minutes) is not recommended.
The qualify of some foods will suffer with extended fime.
To Automatically Follow Another Cycle
l While you are touching In cooklng Instructlons, touch KEEPWARM before touching START,
OR...
l Affer the oven starls operatlng, touch KEEPWARM and then START.
l When the last cooking cycle is over, you will hear 4 beeps. The KEEPWARM Indicator Light will
come on and the time of day will be displayed while the oven continues to run.
l KEEPWARM will follow QUICK DEFROSTor COOK.

Using AUTO START
The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. Use AUTO STARTto
delay the start of cooking for up to 11hours, 59 minutes.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Make sure the Clock Is set to
correct tlme of day. See page
6 If any change Is needed.
2. Put food in oven and close
the door. (See WARNING on
page 17.)
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. The AUTO STARTIndicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
a “0:’
3. Touch AUTO START.
4. Touch Number Pads for
the tlme of day you want
cooklng to start.
The Display will show the numbers
Lhi E;xiedlnth?orderyou
touched them. This example shows
The COOK Indicator Light will come
on and the Display will show four 0’s.
5. Touch COOK.
6. Touch Number Pads for
cooklng tlme you want.
the
The Display will show the numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
8 minutes. 30 seconds.
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The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’ This shows the oven is pre-
programmed to cook at full (HIGH)
power.
8. Touch a Number Pad for
the Cook Power you want.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 7 for 70%
9. Touch START.
The AUTO STARTIndicator Light will
stay on. All other Indicator Lights will
go off. The Display will go back to
showing the time of day
When the time of day reaches the time
you have set in AUTO START,the AUTO
STARTIndicator Light will go off, the
COOK and COOK POWER Indicator
Lights will come on, the cooking time
will show on the Display, and the oven
will start cooking.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much time is left.
For 2 of every 10 seconds the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected. If you are using a Cook
Power other than HIGH.
When the cooking time ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeping by
openlng the door or by touching CAN-
CEL.) “End” will remain on the Display
and a reminder tone will sound every
60 seconds (to remind you that food
is left in the oven] until the door is
opened or CANCEL is touched. The Dis-
play will then show the time of day
NOTE: If ihe oven IlgM and fan come
on when you touch START,the Start
Time has not been set correctly.
Open and close door, reprogram
AUTO STARTtime, then touch START.
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Addtffonal information
l Additional cycles can be set when using AUTO START.Follow instructions under the
proper heading (Defrosting, Using KEEPWARM] either before or after you touch START.
l You can change times, or add cycles at any time during the AUTO STARTcycle.
I. Touch the COOK Cycle you wish to change or add.
2. Touch numbers for new time.
3. Touch COOK POWER, if desired.
4. Touch number for new Cook Power, or touch COOK POWER again if high is desired.
5. Touch START.
l Opening the door does not cancel Auto Start operation.
l Touch CANCEL to cancel Auto Start operation and erase all instructions.
To avold sickness and food waste when using AUTO START:
l Do not use foods that will spoil while waltlng for cooklng to start, such as dlshes with mllk or
eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or fish. Any food that has to wait for cooklng to statl
should be very cold or frozen before ll Is put In the oven. MOST UNFROZENFOODS SHOULD
NEVERSTAND MORE THAN TWO HOURS BEFORECOOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods contalnlng baklng powder or yeast when uslng AUTO START.They will not
rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remain In oven for more than lwo hours after end of cooklng cycle.
Other Operating Hints
1. To double check sefflngs while the oven Is nmnlng:
l Touch the Command Pad for the setting you want to check. The instruction
programmed for that pad will show on the Display for 5 seconds. The Display returns
to showing what the oven is doing.
2. To stop the oven while lt Is runnlng:
l Open the door. The oven will stop. To restart the oven, close the door and touch START.
l Touch CANCEL. All instructions will be erased. You must touch in new instructions.
3. If you touch two instructions into the same cycle, the second set of instructlons will
cancel the flrst.
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Timer
The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer. Use COOK at “0” Cook Power
for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: If all tones are removed (see page 6) the
Timer will still function, but the Timer slgnal will not sound.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch Number Pads for the
mlnutes and seconds you want.
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute, 45 seconds.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’
3. Touch COOK POWER.
4. Touch “0” Number Pad.
The Display will show “P-01’This tells
you that the oven will be operating at
5. Touch START.
NOTE: If you hear the fan
start when you touch
START,you have not set
the Cook Power properly.
Touch CANCEL and start
over.
The COOK Indicator Light will stay
on to show that the timer is running.
The COOK POWER Indicator Light
will be on.
The Display counts down to show you
how much time is left. During the count-
down the oven will be dark and the
fan will be off. For 2 of every10 seconds
the Display will show “P-O” to tell you
that the oven is operating at 0% power.
When the set time ends,“End” will show
on the Display and 4 beeps will sound.
(You can stop the beeping by opening
the door or by touching CANCEL.)
“End” will remain on the Display and a
reminder tone will sound every 60
seconds until the door is opened or
CANCEL is touched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
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Accessory Kits
l A removable Bi-Level Cooking Rack is available as an accessory kit. This rack lets
you cook or reheat foods together as a meal. Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details
on 4158310 - Bi-Level Cooking Rack Kit.
l A smoke deflector kit for your model is available from your Whirlpool parts dealer
to use when installlng this microwave oven over cooking products with grill or
griddle. Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on 4158440 - Smoke Deflector Kit.
Caring for your microwave oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Wipe often with warm, sudsy
water and a sponge. For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3
minutes. Steam will soften the soil.
Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, grffty
can damage the control panel and the lnferlor and exterior
oven surfaces. Use a sponge wlth a mlld detergent or a paper
towel wlth spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner to
paper towel; do not spray directly on oven.
Be sure to keep the areas
clean where the door and
oven frame touch when
closed. Use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge
when cleaning surfaces.
Rinse well.
Caring for the Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your
mlcrowave hood comblnatlon Is Installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (Part No.
4358003) should be replaced every 6-12 months. The charcoal filter can not be cleaned.
1. For your personal safety,
turn off the electric power
at the main power supply.
2. To remove grease tllters,
3. Soak grease filters in hot
slide each filter to the front. waterand a mild deteraent.
Pull filters downward and
push to the rear. The filter will
drop out.
Scrub and swish to remove
embedded dirt and
grease. Rinse well and
shake to dry. Do not use
ammonla 6r place In a
dlshwasher. The aluml-
num will darken.
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4. To replace grease filters,
slide filter In the frame slot on
the front of the openlng.
Rush filter upward and push
to the rear to lock into place.
8. Slide a new charcoal fflter
Into place. The filter should
rest at the angle shown.
5. To replace charcoal filter:
remove the vent cover
mounting screws.
6. Tip the cover forward, then
Ilft out to remove.
9. Slide the bottom of the
vent cover into place.
Rush the top until it snaps
into place. Replace the
mounting screws.
10. Turn the power back on
at the main power supply
7. Llft the back of the
charcoal filter. Slide the
filter straight out.
11. DO not operate the hood
without the filters In place.
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