Whirlpool MH7110XB User manual

UseAndCare
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINAMICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION
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A Note to You ................ 2
Microwave Oven
Safety ............................. 3
Getting to Know
Your Microwave
Hood Combination ....... 8
Using Your
Microwave Oven ......... 20
Caring for Your
Microwave Hood
Combination ................ 46
Cooking Guide ............ 50
Questions and
Answers ....................... 54
If You Need
Assistance
or Service .................... 55
Warranty ...................... 60
1-800-253-I 301
Call us with questions or comments.
PART NO. 3874\111501067/4359223 7qs
MODEL MH7110XB

A Note to You
Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance.
Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are
easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your microwave oven properly and safely.
Please read it carefully.
Also, please complete and mail in the Ownership Registration Card provided with your
appliance. The card helps us notify you about any new information on your appliance.
Your safety is important to us.
This guide contains warning symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to this
symbol and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the warning
symbol.
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as fire, electrical shock, burns,
and personal injury.
Our Consumer Assistance Center number, 1-800-253-l 301,
is toll-free, 24 hours a day.
If you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first
see “If You Need Assistance or Service” on page 55. If you need further help, feel free to call
our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s
complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and
serial number plate (see diagram on page 10). For your convenience, we have included a
handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip,
and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in
a safe place for future reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Dealer Name
Dealer Phone

Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven. by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRE- authorized Whirlpool service company
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE for examination, repair, or adjustment.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- * Do not cover or block any opening on
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 5. the appliance. Fire could result.
l This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded l Do not store this appliance outdoors.
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- Do not use this product near water -
TIONS” found in the Installation for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
Instructions. wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
l Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installa- l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
tion Instructions. l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Some products such as whole eggs in l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
the shell and sealed containers - for ex- or counter.
ample, closed glass jars - could explode *This appliance is suitable for use
and should not be heated in this oven. above both gas and electric cooking
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable equipment 36 inches or less wide.
materials in or near the oven. Fumes l See door surface and interior cleaning
could create a fire hazard or explosion. instructions on page 46.
l Use this appliance only for its intended l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
use as described in this manual. Do not cavity:
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this -Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance. This type of oven is specifi- appliance if paper, plastic, or other
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is combustible materials are placed inside
not designed for industrial or laboratory the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
use. could char or burn, and some plastics
l As with any appliance, close supervision could melt if used when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children. -Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
l Do not operate this appliance if it is utensils are not suitable and it is difficult
not working properly, or if it has been to maintain appropriate deep frying
damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or temperatures.
other hazards could result.
continued on next page
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity (continued):
- Test dinnerware or cookware before
using. To test a dish for safe use, put it
into the oven with a cup of water beside
it. Cook at 100% Cook Power for one
minute. If the dish gets hot and water
stays cool, do not use it. Some dishes
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware,
etc.) absorb microwave energy, becom-
ing too hot to handle and slowing cooking
times. Cooking in metal containers not
designed for microwave use could dam-
age the oven, as could containers with
hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining,
staples, metallic glaze or trim).
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
- If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and disconnect the power cord or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
l Because of the automatic exhaust fan
feature, the following cautions must be
observed:
- Do not leave the area when using your
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental
fires from boilovers or spattering on the
surface unit could spread, especially if
the exhaust fan is operating.
- Do not allow grease and soil to build
up in the grease filter. Exhaust fan effi-
ciency will decrease and fire could
result. Clean often following the filter
cleaning instructions on page 47.
- Do not change the cooktop or oven
lights without turning the power off at
the main power supply (see page 48).
Electrical shock could result.
- Do not flame foods on a cooktop
surface below this unit. The fan, if
operating, could spread the flame and
cause personal injury or property
damage.
l Use care when cleaning the vent hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such
as lye-based oven cleaners, could
damage filter.
l Read and follow “Operating safety
precautions” starting on page 6.
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1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords
are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used
temporarily, (a) the marked electrical
rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the elec-
trical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-
type, 3-wire cord that has a 3-blade
grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appli-
ance, and (c) the longer cord should
be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop, or tabletop where
it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over accidentally.
4. A qualified electrician must install
a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong receptacle near the appliance.
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PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID
POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY...
Do not attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to micro-
wave energy. It is important not to defeat
or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or
loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealina surfaces.
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Do not ooerate the microwave oven if the
Do not place any object between the oven door window is broken.
front face and the door or allow soil or The microwave oven should be checked
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing for microwave leakage by qualified service
surfaces. personnel after a reoair is made.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven
door close properly and that there is no
The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
damage to the\ Do
not operate the microwave oven with
the outer cabinet removed.
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Operating safety precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, burns, injury to persons, or dam-
age when using the microwave oven,
follow the precautions on pages 6-7.
Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may
cause them to burst and burn you, and
possibly damage the oven. Slice hard-boiled
eggs before heating. In rare instances,
poached eggs have been known to explode.
Cover poached eggs and allow a standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
Stir before heating
For best results, stir any liquid several
times before heating or reheating. Liquids
heated in certain containers (especially
cylindrical containers) may become over-
heated. The liquid may splash out with a
loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee granules, tea
bags, etc.) resulting in harm to the oven
and possible personal injury.
Never lean on the door or allow a child to
swing on it when the door is open. Injury
could result.
Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not
heat containers, but the hot food does.
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could
result. At the end of the recommended
cooking time, potatoes should be slightly
firm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving,
wrap potatoes in foil and set aside for
five minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
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Do not start a microwave oven when it is
empty. Product life may be shortened.
If you practice programming the oven,
put a container of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of the oven door
to look wavy after the oven has been
running for a while.
Do not use newspaper or other printed
paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood,
paper, gourds, or clothes in the oven. Fire
could result.
Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave
oven because it allows microwaves to pass
through it.
General information
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If your electrical power line or outlet
voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times
may be longer. Have a qualified electrician
check your electrical system.
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Getting to Know Your
Microwave Hood
Combination
This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the
basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information
before use.
In This Section
Page Page
How microwave cooking works ......... 8 Using the cooktop/countertop light .... 15
Microwave oven features ................. 10 Using the bi-level cooking rack .........17
Control panel features ...................... 11 Setting the clock ................................. 18
Using the exhaust fan ....................... 14 Using the Minute Timer ...................... 19
How microwave cooking works
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Microwave ovens are safe. Microwave
energy is not hot. It causes food to make its
Magnetron
own heat, and it’s this heat that cooks the
food.
Microwaves are like TV waves or light
waves. You cannot see them, but you can
see what they do.
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Mixing antenna Oven cavity
A magnetron in the microwave oven
produces microwaves. The microwaves
move into the area under the oven floor.
There they bounce off the mixing antenna
into the oven where they contact the food.

Microwaves pass through most glass,
paper, and plastics without heating them
so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves
bounce off metal pans so food does not
absorb the energy.
Microwaves may not reach the center of a
roast. The heat spreads to the center from
the outer, cooked areas just as in regular
oven cooking. This is one of the reasons for
letting some foods (for example, roasts or
baked potatoes) stand for a while after
cooking, or for stirring some foods during the
cooking time.
The microwaves disturb water molecules
in the food. As the molecules bounce around
bumping into each other, heat is made, like
rubbing your hands together. This is the
heat that does the cooking.
Radio interference
Operation of the microwave oven may cause
interference to your radio, TV, or similar
equipment. When there is interference, it
may be reduced or eliminated by taking the
following measures:
l Clean door and sealing surfaces of the
oven.
l Adjust the receiving antenna of radio or
television.
l Move the receiver away from the micro-
wave oven.
l Plug the microwave oven into a different
outlet so that the microwave oven and
receiver are on different branch circuits.
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Microwave oven features
Your microwave oven is designed to make
your cooking experience as enjoyable and
productive as possible. To get you up and
running quickly, the following is a list of the
oven’s basic features:
1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
2. Door Safety Lock System. The oven will
not operate unless the door is securely
closed.
3. Wlndow with Metal Shield. Shield
prevents microwaves from escaping. It is
designed as a screen to allow you to view
food as it cooks.
4. Two-Position Bi-Level Cooking Rack.
Use for extra space when cooking in
more than one container at the same
time. See page 17 for more information.
5. Filter. See page 47 for cleaning
information.
6. CooktopKountertop Light. Turn on to
light your cooktop or countertop or turn on
as a night light. See page 15 for more
information.
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7. Exhaust Fan and Cooktop Light
Switches. See pages 14-l 7 for more
information.
8. Control Panel. Touch the pads on this
panel to perform all functions. See
pages 11-l 3 for more information.
9. Vent Grille.
10. Cooking Guide. Use as a quick refer-
ence for Auto Cook and Auto Defrost
settings.
11. Temperature Probe Socket (on oven
wall). Plug the Temperature Probe
into this socket when using probe for
cooking. See page 33 for more
information.
NOTE: Do not store the Temperature
Probe in the oven when probe is not
being used. Store in a handy place.
12. Model and Serlal Number Plate.
Smoke deflector accessory kit
A smoke deflector kit for your model is
available from your Whirlpool parts dealer
to use when installing this microwave oven
over cooking products with a grill or griddle.
Ask your Whirlpool dealer for details on
Kit No. 4358523 - Smoke Deflector Kit.
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