Whirlpool MH6600XWl User manual

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Contents
Page Page
Parts and Features .................... 2 Defrosting ........................... 10
Before You Install Your Using KEEPWARM .................... 14
Mlorowave Oven. ..................... 3 Using AUTOSTART.
................... 15
Before You Use Your Mlcrowave Oven 3 Ofher Operating Hints ............... 17
Precautions to Avold Poulble Minute Tlmer ........................ 18
Exposure to Excesrlve Accessory Kits ....................... 19
Mlcrowave Energy .................... 3 Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven ..... 19
Important Safety lnstfucttons ......... 4 Cleaning the Microwave Oven ...... 19
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven .......... 5 Carlng for the Filters ................. 19
Microwave Oven Controls ........... 5 Replaclng the CooMop and Oven
Audible Signals ..................... 6 Lights ............................. 21
Seitlng the Clock .................... 6 Operating Safety Precautions .. 1..... 22
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven ... 7 If You Need Service or Assistance .... 24
Cooking at High Cook Power ........ 7 Mlcrowave Oven WarrantY ........... 28
Cooklng at Lower Cook Powers ..... 8
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Parts and features
Model MH6600XW-1
MODEL AND SERIAL VENT DEFROST CONTROL
NUMBER PLATE GRILLE GUIDE PANEL
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FILTER
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EXHAUST FAN AND
CGOKTOP
COOKTOP LIGHT
LIGHT SWITCHES
Thank you for buying a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
tlon Card provlded with this product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
if you need service or call with a question.
. 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.
Serial Number
l Keep this book, the cookbook and your sales
slip together in a handy place.
Purchase Date
Servloe Company Phone Number
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Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven. lf the card is
missing, please send the model number and serial number of your tTIiCrOWaVe Oven with Your
name and address to...
Whirlpool Corporation
Microwave Registration Department
$;O!ipgtive 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 toiiow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed with your oven.
Before you use your microwave oven
Read this Useand Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information.
Store in a convenient place for future use.
it is your responsibility 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 (WC) for proper operation.
l Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded.
(See Installation Instructions.)
l Isnot used by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.
l Is properly maintained.
l Isused 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 accumu(ate 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
(1) 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
operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon
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, electrlcal shock, injury to persons,
or damage when using the mlcrowave 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-
I? 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 plastics can melt if used
on page 3. when heating foods.
3. Thisap liance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in oven’
nect only o roperly rounded outlet. See
% 8 c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before
“GROUNDIN INSTRU TIONS” found in the using. See page 24. Some dishes
Installation Instructions. (melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
4. Install or locpte this appliance only in and slowing cooking times. Remove wire
wave energy, becoming too hot to handle
accorgance with me provided lnstallatlon twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
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 le, closed
cf 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. ples, 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. Thistype of oven isspecifically de- power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
signed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not e. Do not usethe cavity forstorage 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. l?ead and follow “Operating Safety Pre-
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a caut’ons” start’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 boilovers or spatterin on the surface
thonzed WhirlpoolSM service company for unit could spread, especia ly ifthe exhaust9
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- often following the filter cleaning instruc-
will decrease and fire may result. Clean
doors. Do not use this roduct near water - tions on pages 19and 20.
for example, near a itchen sink, in a wetR
basement, or near a swimming Pool1 and lights without turning the power
off at the
c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
the like. main power supply, see page 21). Elec-
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 property damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Using your microwave oven
Microwave Oven Controls
There are four park in the control section:
-The Digital Display/Clock and Indicator
Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
- Fan and Light Pads
lnstnrctions for each control are covered on the
following pages. Read them carefully.
When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds
and the Display will show 88:88. If affer you set
the Clock (page 6),the Display again shows
all 8’s;your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Touch Command
Pads to tell the micro-
wave oven what to do
and in what order. A
few examples:
-CLOCK SETfells the
oven you are going
to set the clock.
- STARTfells the clock
to start.
See page 6 for
information on the
tone you hear when
touching any pad.
Each Command Pad
(except STARTand
CANCEL) lights an
Indicator Light on the
digital display.

Number Pads Fan and light Pads
Once you’ve touched a Command Pad to fell
ihe oven what you want if to do, you’ll touch
Number Pads to fell if...
-a time.
- a Cook Power.
-a food temperature.
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 aroirnd
the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the
vent hood will automatically turn on the LOW
setting to protect the oven. it may stay on up
to an hour to cool the oven. When this occurs,
the Pan 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 wlil
sound each time you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound every
60 seconds after cooklng Isdone to remlnd you that something has been left in the oven. Four beeps signal
the end of the Mlnute Tlmer function and a Cook or Defrost cycle.] If you don’t hear a tone, if is because of
Incorrectly entered InstructIons or because the tones have been removed. Forexample, a tone will not
sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad.
lo remove the programming tone and To remove ail tones:
reminder tone: l Open the door.
l Open the door. l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0,then touch START.
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START.
l Programming and remlnder tones will be l All audible tones (including Kitchen Timer signal] will be canceiled.
cancelled.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: Do not remove ail tones if you use the
Minute Timer.
To replace the tones:
l Repeat the steps above.
NOTE: If your electricity goes off, the tones will be replaced when the eiectricfty comes back on.
Setting the Clock
When the oven Isfirst plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:88:’ Ifthe
electric power ever goes off,the Display will again show ail 8’swhen the power comes
back on.
You can cook or use the Minute Timer wlfhout setting the Clock, but the Display will be
blank after cooklng.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
The Display will show a “0” and the
colon will start to flash. The first
Number Pad must be touched within
5 seconds or the Display will go
blank. Ifthis happens, touch CLOCK
SETagain and continue.

2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will
you touched in
touched them.
3:25.
show what numbers
the order you
This example shows
3. Touch START.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set
If you have touched In an Incorrect
time, such as12:65,“Err” will show on
the Display. Touch Number Pads to re-
enter the time of day. Ifyou have not
entered the time of day within approx-
lmately eight seconds, you must touch
CLOCK SETand start over.
NOTE:To reset the Clock, touch CLOCK SET.The current time will show on the Display
and the colon will flash. Continue to set the Clock as shown above.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Although a new rating method* rates this oven at 800 waits, you may use a reliable
cookbook with recipes developed for 650-700 wait microwave 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 Safely tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
l Cooking times for different foods.
fmpottant things to remember to get the best cooking results:
l ALWAYScook 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-705TestProcedure. The IEC-705 TestProcedure is an internationally-recognized method of
rating microwave 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 HAPPEN-S...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door. conttnued on next page 7

The COOK lndlcator Llght will come on
and the Dlspiay will show four 0’s.
2. Touch COOK.
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The display will
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show the numbers you
touched in the order you touohed
them. The example shows 1minute,
3. Touch Number Pads for
cooking fime you want.
4. Touch START.
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The oven will automaffoaily cook af
HIOH Cook Powor.
The COOK lndlcator Light will stay on
lo show that the oven Iscooklng In the
cycle.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooklng time Isleft.
When the cooklng 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] unttl
the door Isopened or CANCEL is
touched. The Dlspiay will then show
the time of day.
Changing the Cooklng Time
Cooking time can be changed any tlme before touching STARTor durlng the cycle:
1. Touch COOK.
2. Touch numbers for the new time.
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 cooklng. 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 magazlnes may tell you by name (HI.MED,LO,etc.] or
percentage (lo%, 50%, 80%, etc.].
The following chart gtves the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for,and
Cook Power name usually used.
automatic 100% of full power HIGH
9 = 90% of full power
8 = 80% of full power
7 = 70% of full power MEPHIGH
6 = 60% of full power
8 5 = 50% of full power MED
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MEDLOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light will be off)

DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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. . The COOK Indicator Llght will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
2. Touch COCK.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
touched them. This example shows
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4. Touch COOK POWER.
The COOK POWERlndlcator Llght will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’This shows the &en Ispre
programmed to cook at full (HIGH)
power.
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 the time to
0Wl-l show how much cooking time Isleft.
The COOK and COOK POWERIndicator
Lights will stay on to show that the oven
iscooking at a Cook Power other than
HIGH.
For2 of every10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
Selected.
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When the cooklna time ends, “End” will
show on the Dlsphy and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by
opening the door or by touching
CANCEL.] “End” will remaln on the
Display and a remlnder tone will
sound every 60 seconds (to remind
you that food Isleft In the oven) until
the door Isopened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the tlme of day.
Changing 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 POWERtwice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH.
. Touch START.
Defrosting
UseQUICK DEFROSTto thaw frozen food before cooking. Forsuggested defrost times, see
the gulde 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 cioie the door.
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, -. The QUICK DEFROSTIndicator Light
will come on and the Display will
show four 0’s.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
defrostfng time you want.
The Display will show the number
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 minutes, 30 seconds.
m
. - The QUICK DEFROSTIndicator Light
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
show how much defrosting time is left.
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When the defrostttme 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 remaln 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 Isopened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the ttme of day.
Standing Time
For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. This helps equalize the
temperature of the food to provide more even defrosting.
When the COOK cycle follows QUICK DEFROST,the 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 automatlcally divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROSTCycle into
three equal parts:
Flrstpart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80%offullCookPower
Secondpart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 after touching START.
. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
l Touch numbers for new time.
. Touch START.
Any new time setting made while QUICK DEFROSTis operating will contfnue the
defrosting at only 20% of full power.
The best tlme to change the setting is near the end of the QUICK DEFROSTCycle.
l Open the door.
l Check the food wlth long-tined fork; if center area is hard frozen, set additional time.
Remember that standing time is necessary to complete defrosting.
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 tlme.

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 DEFROSTIndicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
2. Touch QUICK DEFROST.
The COOK Indicator Light will come on
and the Display will show four 0’s.
4. Touch COOK.
5. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking ttme you want.
6. Touch COOK POWER.
(Option: Touch STARTif you
want to use Hi6H power.)
The Display will show the numbers you
touched in the order you touched
them. This example shows 2 minutes,
30 seconds.
The COOK POWERIndicator 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. Thisexample shows you
touched Number Pad 6 for 60%
of full power.

8. Touoh START.
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When you touch START,the QUICK
DEFROSTIndicator Llght will stay on.
All other lndlcator Llghts will go off.
The Display counts down the time to
show how much ttme Isleft In the
Defrost cycle.
When the defrost time ends, the micro
wave oven automatically lets the food
stand for the same amount of fime
used for defrosffng.
NOTE: if the defrosf fime has been
changed one or more fimes, the
standing fime will equal the original
defrost time entered.
The QUICK DEFROSTlndlcator Llght
stays on and the Display counts down
the standlng ttme. Dutfng the counf-
down the oven will be dark, and the
fan will be off.
When the standlng ttme Isover, you
will hear 2 beeps and the Cook cycle
will start.
The COOK lndlcator Light will be on dur-
Ing the Cook cycle. The COOK POWER
lndlcator Llght will also be on Hyou are
using a Cook Power other than HIQH.
The Display counts down the time
to show how much time is left in the
second cycle.
For2 of every 10seconds, the
Display will show the Cook Power
you selected, if you are using a
Cook Power other than high.
When the Cook cycle 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 remaln 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 Isopened or CANCEL Is
touched. The Display will then show
the time of day.

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.
The KEEPWARM Indicator Light will
come on. The Display will show the
time of day.
2. Touch KEEPWARM.
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.
3. Touch START.
l KEEPWARM operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
l Openlng the oven door cancels KEEPWARM.Close the door and touch KEEPWARM,then START
If addltlonal 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 quality of some foods will suffer with extended time.
To Automatically Follow Another Cycle
l While you are touching in cooking instructions, touch KEEPWARM before touching START,
OR...
l ARer the oven starts operating, touch KEEPWARM.and then START.
l When the last cooking cycle Isover, 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.
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Using AUTO START
The microwave oven can be set to start automatically at a later time. UseAUTOSTARTto
delay the start of cooking for up to 11hours, 59 minutes.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Make surethe Clock is set to
correct time of day. See page
6 if any change is needed.
2. Put food in oven and close
the door. (See WARNING on
page 17.)
The AUTOSTARTIndicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
a “01’
3. Touch AUTO START.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
2 o’clock.
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5. Touch COOK.
The COOK Indicator Light will come
on and the Display will show four 0’s.
The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
8 minutes, 30 seconds.
conlfnued on next page

7. Touch COOK POWER.(Option:
Sklp to Step 9 It you want to use
HIGH power.)
The COOK POWERlndlcator light will
come on and the Display will show
“P-HI:’This shows the oven Ispre-
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 AUTOSTARTIndicator Light will
stay on. All other Indicator Lights will
go off. The Display will go back to
showing the time of day.
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When the time of day reaches the time
you have set In AUTOSTART,the AUTO
STARTIndicator Light will go off, the
COOK and COOK POWERlndlcator
Lights will come on, the cooklng ttme
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 10seconds the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected. Ifyou are using a Cook
Power other than HIGH.
When the cooklng tlme ends, “End” will
show on the Display and 4 beeps will
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by
openlng the door or by touching CAN-
CEL.)“End” will remaln on the Display
and a reminder tone will sound every
60 seconds (to remind you that food
Islefl In the oven) unttl the door Is
opened or CANCEL Istouched. The Dls-
play will then show the tlme of day.
NOTE:If the oven light and fan come
on when you touch START,the Start
Time has not been set correctly.
Open and close door, reprogmm
AUTO STARTtime, then touoh START.
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AddMonal inforrnatlon
l Addltlonal cycles con be set when using AUTOSTART.Follow lnstructlons under the
proper headlng (Defrosting, Using KEEPWARM) either before or after you touch START.
l You con change times, or odd cycles at any tlme durlng the AUTOSTARTcycle.
1.Touch the COOK Cycle you wish to change or add.
2. Touch numbers for new tlme.
3. Touch COOK POWER,Ifdesired.
4. Touch number for new Cook Power, or touch COOK POWERagaln If hlgh Isdeslred
5. Touch START.
l Opening the door does not cancel Auto Start operatlon.
l Touch CANCEL to cancel Auto Start operotlon and erase all Instructions.
To avold slokness and food waste when using ActrO STA#I:
l Do not use foods that will spoil while walttng for cooklng to start, such as dlshes with mllk or
eggs, cream soups, and cooked meats or flsh. Any food that has to Walt for cooklng to stati
should be very cold or frozen before lt Is put In the oven. MOST UNFROZENFOODS SHOULD
NEVERSTAND MORE THAN Two HOURS BEFORECOOKING STARTS.
l Do not use foods contalnlng baking powder or yeast when using AUTO START.They will not
rise properly.
l Do not allow food to remain In oven for more than two hours after end of oooklng oyole.
Other Operating Hints
1. To double check sefflngr while the oven Is running:
l Touch the Command Pod for the sefflng you wont to check. The instructlon
programmed for that pod will show on the Display for 5 seconds. The Display returns
to showlng what the oven Isdoing.
2. To stop the oven while lt Is runnlng:
l Open the door. The oven will stop. Torestart the oven, close the door and touch START.
l Touch CANCEL. All instructions will be erased. You must touch in new instructions.
3. Ifyou touch two instructions into the some cycle, the second set of lnstructlons will
cancel the first.

Minute Timer
The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer. Use COOK at “0” Cook Power
for tlmlng up to 99 mlnutes, 99 seconds. NOTE:If all tones are removed [see page 6) the
Minute Timer will still tunctlon, but the Minute Timer signal will not sound.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1.
Touoh COOK.
2. Touch Number Pads tor 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.
1
The COOK POWERIndicator Light will
, come on and the Display will show
3. Touch COOK POWER.
The Display will show “P-01’Thistells
you that the oven will be operating at
0% power.
4. Touch “0” Number Pad.
5. Touch START.
NOTE: If you hear the tan
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 ttmer is runnlng.
The COOK POWERIndicator 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. For2 of every 10seconds
the Display will show “P-O”to tell you
that the oven is operattng 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 Isopened or
CANCEL istouched. The Display will
then show the time of day.
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Accessory Kits
. A removable Bi-Level Cooklng Rack is available as an accessory kit.Thls rack lets
you cook or reheat foods together as a meal. Ask your WhIrlpool dealer for details
on 4158310- Bl-Level Cooklng Rack Kit.
. A smoke deflector klt for your model Isavailable from your Whirlpool parts dealer
to use when lnstalllng this mlcrowave oven over cooking products with grill or
grlddle. Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on 4158440 - Smoke Deflector Klt.
Caring for your microwave oven
Cleaning the Microwave Oven
Wipe often with warm, sudsy For stubborn soil, boil a cup
water and a soft cloth or of water in the oven for 2 or 3
sponge. minutes. Steam will soften the soil.
Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, etc.,
can damage the control panel, and the lnterlor and exterior
oven surfaces. Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mlld
detergent or spray glass cleaner. Apply spray glass cleaner
to cloth or sponge; do not spray directly on oven.
Be sure to keep ihe areas
clean where the door and
oven frame touch when
closed. Use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft
cloth when cleanlng 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 comblnalton Is Installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (Part No.
4358003) should be replaced every 612 months. The charcoal filter can not be cleaned.
1. Foryour personal safety,
turn off the electric power
at the main power supply
2. To remove grease filters,
slide each filter to the front.
Pull filters downward and
push to the rear. The filter will
drop out.
3. Soak grease filters in hot
water and a mild detergent.
Scrub and swish to remove
embedded dirt and
grease. Rlnse well and
shake to dry. Do not use
ammonla or place In a
dlshwasher. The aluml-
num will darken.
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4. To replace grease Men, 5. To replace charcoal filter:
slide fflter In the frame slot on remove the vent cover
the front of the openlng. mounting screws.
Push ftlter upward and push
6. Tip the cover forward, then
to the rear to lock Into place. lift out to remove.
7. Liftthe back of the
charcoal fllter. Slide the
filter straight out.
8. Slide a new charcoal ftlter
Into place. The ftlter should
rest at the angle shown.
9. Slide the bottom of the
vent cover Into place.
Pushthe top until Itsnaps
Into place. Replace the
mounting screws.
10. Turn the power back on
at the main power supply
11. DO not operate the hood
without the filters In place.
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