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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL

Display

When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will 
blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking. 
If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure 
has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed.

If an invalid value has been entered, the invalid entry tones will 
sound, and the input prompt will reappear in the display. Retry 
your entry.

When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking 
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave 
oven is not in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of 
day or Timer countdown.

The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted, if necessary.

To Adjust Scroll Speed:

1. Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound.

2. Touch number pad “1” for SLOW, “2” for NORMAL or “3” for 

FAST.

3. Touch START to complete the adjustment.

Start

The START pad begins any function. If it is not touched within 
5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the 
display as a reminder. If START pad is not touched within 
2 minutes after touching a pad, the display will return to the time 
of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled.

If cooking is interrupted by opening the door, touching START will 
resume the preset cycle.

Cancel Off

The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the 
Control Lock and Demo Mode.

The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. 
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.

Add 30 Seconds

The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven 
at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook 
time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.

Touching ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 
30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power.

Clock

This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not 
show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

The microwave oven and timer must be off.

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3. Touch CLOCK or START.

To Remove:

1. Touch CLOCK.

2. Touch 0.

3. Touch CLOCK.

The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display.

Summary of Contents for 8206572

Page 1: ...OD COMBINATION Use CareGuide For questions about features operation performance parts accessories or service call 1 800 253 1301 or visit our website at www whirlpool com Table of Contents 2 8206572 Model MH1170XS ...

Page 2: ...CROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Microwave Cooking Power 10 Manual Cooking 10 Cooking in Stages or steps 10 Quick Touch Cooking 11 Doneness 11 Preset Cooking 11 Reheating 12 Defrosting 12 Warm Hold 13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 14 General Cleaning 14 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing Cooktop Light 15 Replacing Microwave Oven L...

Page 3: ... or dry food It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use As with any appliance close supervision is necessary when used by children Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel Call an authorized service company for examination r...

Page 4: ...ENERGY a Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks b Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces c Do not operate the oven if it is damaged It is particula...

Page 5: ...a cavity space for cooking 2 or more containers at the same time Insert the rack securely into the rack supports on the side walls of the microwave oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack When not using the rack for cooking remove it from the microwave oven Damage to the microwave oven could result if someone unintentionally turns it on Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or ...

Page 6: ... touching a pad PRESS START will scroll in the display as a reminder If START pad is not touched within 2 minutes after touching a pad the display will return to the time of day mode and the programmed function will be canceled If cooking is interrupted by opening the door touching START will resume the preset cycle CancelOff The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the Control Lock and ...

Page 7: ...will continue to operate ControlLock The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven When the control is locked only the Vent Fan and Light pads will function If any other control pad is touched LOCKED will appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound To Lock Unlock Control The microwave oven must be in standby mode Touch and hold ...

Page 8: ...an larger pieces and uniformly shaped foods cook more evenly than irregularly shaped food Starting Temperature Room temperature foods will heat faster than refrigerated foods and refrigerated foods will heat faster than frozen foods Composition and Density Foods high in fat and sugar will reach a higher temperature and will heat faster than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes r...

Page 9: ... touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Always use the turntable Do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking Do Not Use Metal cookware and bakeware gold silver pewter non approved meat thermometers skewers twist ties foil liners such as sandwich wrappers staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven MAT...

Page 10: ...enter the desired power level for the first stage See Microwave Cooking Power chart 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages 5 Touch START The display will count down each of the cook times The display will switch briefly to STEP 1 STEP 2 or STEP 3 every 30 seconds during their respective stages When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound ...

Page 11: ... quantity Doneness may be adjusted at this time by touching COOK TIME 5 Touch START The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones FOOD SERVING SIZE INSTRUCTIONS Popcorn 1 75 oz 50 g 3 oz 85 g 3 5 oz 100 g...

Page 12: ... be turned off while heating 2 bottom plates or 1 larger dish See Turntable section Defrosting The Auto Defrost feature can be used or the microwave oven can be manually set to defrost Food should be 0 F 18 C or colder at defrosting for optimal results Unwrap foods and remove lids for example from fruit juice containers before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks ...

Page 13: ...eing cooked Do not cover baked goods such as pastries pies turnovers etc To Use for single cycle 1 Place hot cooked food on the turntable and close the door 2 Touch WARM HOLD 3 Touch START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear in the display and the end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to ...

Page 14: ...g and microwave oven damage the microwave inlet cover see Parts and Features should be kept clean Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Rinse with clean water and dry with soft lint free cloth Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pa...

Page 15: ...nd of the frame Swing the other end up and slide into position To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter 1 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver 2 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift to remove 3 Slide filter back slightly lift front end and pull out filter 4 Install new charcoal filter 5 Replace vent grille and mounting screws ReplacingCooktopLight ...

Page 16: ...er To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver 3 Tip the vent grille forward and down then lift out to remove 4 Lift up the bulb cover A Bulb cover 5 Replace light Close bulb cover 6 Reattach vent grille Replace the mounting screws 7 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power A Vent grille B Top louver C Mo...

Page 17: ...en door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate Has the tape been removed from turntable hub See Turntable section Is the turntable properly in place Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support Is the turntable support operating properly Remove turntable Remove and clean turntable support and rollers Replace t...

Page 18: ... Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in Microwave Hood Combination Safety Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the home Radio TV or cordless phone interference Is the microwave oven plugged into the same outlet Try a different outlet Is the radio or TV r...

Page 19: ...ish speaking hearing impaired limited vision etc Referrals to local dealers repair parts distributors and service companies Whirlpool designated service technicians are trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after warranty service anywhere in the United States To locate the Whirlpool designated service company in your area you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow Pages For...

Page 20: ...chased DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES LIMITATION OF REMEDIES CUSTOMER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW WHIRLPOOL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO...

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