Whirlpool MH7lOOXY User manual

Model MH7lOOXY
NOTE: Black model shown.
Also available in white.

Contents
Page
Parts and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Install Your
Mlcrowave Oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Use Your Microwave Oven . 3
Precautions to Avold Possible
Exposure to Excessive
Mlcrowave Energy . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . 4
Using Your Microwave Oven. . . . . . . . 5
Microwave Oven Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audible Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Minute Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cooking In Your Microwave Oven . . . . 8
Cooking at High Cook Power . . . . . 8
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers . . . . . . 9
Using AUTO SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Defrosting ........................... 15
Cooking with More Than One Cycle . 17
Cooking with the Temperature probe 19
Using PAUSE ......................... 22
Using KEEPWARM .................... 23
Using AUTO START .................... 24
OtherOperating Hints ................ 26
Smoke Deflector Accessory Kit ....... 26
Bi-Level Cooking Rack ............... 27
Carlng for Your Microwave Oven. ..... 27
Cleaning the Microwave Oven ...... 27
Caring for the Filters ................. 28
Replaclng the Cooktop and Oven
Llghts ............................. 29
Operating Safety Precautions ......... 30
If You Need Service or Assistance. .... 32
Mlcrowave Oven Warranty ............ 36
Parts and features
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Thank you for buytng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra-
tlon Card provlded wlth thts product. Then complete the form below. Have this information ready
If you need servlce or call with a question.
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate
(behind the microwave oven door on the Model Number
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
Service Company Phone Number
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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
Administrative Center
2000 M-63
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 with your oven.
Personal Injury Hazard
Failure to follow the installation instructions could lead
to product malfunction or personal injury.
Before you use your 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 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 (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
MICROWAVE 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
(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.
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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.
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 specific “PRECAU- bustible materials are placed inside the
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
on page 3. when heating foods.
3. Thisappliance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’
nect only to properly grounded outlet. See
c. Test dinnerware or cookware before
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”found in the
using. See page 32. Some dishes
Installation Instructions. (melamine, Centura,q etc.) absorb micro-
4. Install or locate this appliance only in wave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Remove wire
accordance with the provided Installation 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 example, closed can damage the oven, as can containers
glass jars - may explode and should no+ 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 k
d. Ifmaterials inside the oven should ignite,
use as described in this manual. Do not use d’
eep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap- Isconnect 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 use the 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.
14. Read and follow”Operating Safety Pre-
sion is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a 15. B
cautions” starting on page 30.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working ecause of the automatic exhaust fan
properly, or if it has been damaged or observed.
feature, the following cautions must be
dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other haz-
ards may result. a. Do not leave the area when using your
9. This appliance should be serviced only from boilovers or spattering on the surface
cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires
by qualified service personnel. Call an au-
thorized WhirlpodlsM service company for fan is
operating.
unit could spread, especially if the exhaust
examination, repair or adjustment. b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up
10. Do not cover or block any opening on in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency
the appliance. Fire may result. will decrease and fire may result. Clean
11.Do not Store or use this appliance Out- tiOns on page 28,
often following the filter cleaning instruc-
doors. Do not use this product near water -
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
basement, or near a swimming pool, and lights without turning the power off at the
the like. main power supply, [see page 29). Elec-
12. See door surface and interior cleaning d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface
trical shock may result.
instructions on page 27. below this unit. The fan, if operating, may
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven spread the flame and cause personal in-
cavity: jury or property damage.
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Using your microwave oven
Microwave oven controls
There are four parts in the control section:
-The Display/Clock and Indicator Lights
-Command Pads
- Number Pads
-Fan and Light Pads
Instructions 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 after you set
the Clock (page 6) the Display again shows
all 8’s; your electricity was off for a while.
Reset the Clock.
Display/Clock
and Indicator
lights
When you are not
using the microwave
oven, this is an accu-
rate Clock. When you
are using the micro-
wave oven, it displays
time settings, tempera-
ture settings, and
Indicator Lights.
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 going
to set the clock.
-START tells the clock
to start.
- CANCEL-touch this
pad to erase an
incorrect command,
cancel the Minute
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
Indicator Light on the
digital display.
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Number Pads Fan and light Pads
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 microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the
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.
- a food temperature.
- a food setting.
vent hood will automatically turn on the LOW
setttng 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 oft.)
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 time you touch a pad. Four beeps signal the end of a Cook or Defrost cycle. 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. A 3 second tone signals the end of the Minute Timer function.] 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 reminder
tone (the Minute Timer signal will not be
removed):
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.
NOTE: If your electricity goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electricity comes back on.
Setting the Clock
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:88:’ 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 Minute Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be
blank after cooking.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Tout :h CLOCK SET.
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. If this happens, touch CLOCK
SETagain and continue.
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2. Touch Number Pads for the
correct time of day.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
3:25.
3. Touch START.
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock
is set.
If you have touched in an incorrect
time, such asl2:65, “En” will show on
the Display. Touch Number Pads
to reenter the time of day. If you have
not entered the time of day within
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.
Using the Minute Timer
The Minute Timer does not start or stop cooking. It can be used alone or while the oven is
operating. It works like a kitchen timer.
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show a
“0:’ The first Number Pad must be
touched within 5 seconds or the Dis-
play will go blank. If this happens,
touch MINUTE TIMER again and
continue.
The Display will show what numbers
you touched In the order you
touched them. This example shows
1minute. 45 seconds.
The MINUTE TIMER Indicator Light will
stay on to show that the Minute Timer
3. Touch START. is running.
The Display counts down the
seconds to show how much time is
left on the Minute Timer.
When the set time is up, a 3 second
signal will sound and the Display
will show the time of day.
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Changing the Minute Timer Cancelling the Minute Timer
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
- Touch numbers to set new time.
- Touch START.
New instructions cancel the old
ones.
-Touch MINUTE TIMER.
-Touch CANCEL. Note: Touch MINUTE
TIMER before touching CANCEL to
cancel just the Minute Timer. If
cancel is touched first, all cook-
Ing instructions will be cancelled
and the Minute Timer will continue
to operate.
The Minute Timer can be set to time other activities while the oven is operating
in any other cycle. The Display will countdown the time of the cycle in oper-
ation. The Minute Timer will continue to countdown, but will not show on the
Display. When the time is up, a 3 second signal will sound.
Opening the oven door does not stop the Minute Timer countdown; however, it
does stop any cooking or defrosting. Close the door and touch STARTto continue
cooking or defrosting.
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven
Although a new rating method’ rates this oven at 750 watts, you may use a reliable
cookbook with recipes developed for 650-700 watt 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 Safety tips.
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven.
l Cooking times for different foods.
Important things to remember to get the best cooking results:
l ALWAYS cook food for theMINIMUM 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.
l lEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure 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 HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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The COOK 1indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four O’s
2. Touch COOK 1
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The Display will show the numbers
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you touched in the order you
touched them. The example shows
1minute. 30 seconds. I
4. Touch START.
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The oven will automatically cook at
HIGH Cook Power.
The COOK 1indicator Light will
stay on to show that the oven is cook-
ing in the first cycle. I
The Display counts down the time to
show how much time is left in the first
cycle.
When the cooking 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 (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 time of day.
Changing the Cooking Time
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching STARTor during the cycle:
1. Touch COOK 1.
2. Touch numbers for the new time,
3. Touch START.
Cook 1will 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 5 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 [IO%, 50%, 80%. etc.].
The following chart gives 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 MED-HIGH
6 = 60% of full power
5 = 50% of full power MED
4 = 40% of full power
3 = 30% of full power MED-LOW
2 = 20% of full power
1 = 10% of full power LOW
0 = no power (fan and light will be off]
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DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS...
1. Put food in the oven and
close the door.
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The COOK 1Indicator Light will
come on and the Display will show
four 0’s.
2. Touch COOK 1.
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The Display will show the numbers
you touched in the order you
touched them. This example shows
7 minutes, 30 seconds.
3. Touch Number Pads for the
cooking time you want.
4. Touch COOK POWER.
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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.
5. Touch a Number Pad for the
Cook Power you want.
The Display will show what you
touched. This example shows you
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of
full power.
The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator
Lights will stay on to show that the oven
is cooking at a Cook Power other than
HIGH.
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The Display counts down the time to
show how much cooking time is left
in the first cycle.
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For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display
will show the Cook Power you
selected.