Whirlpool MH1170XS, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...OWAVEHOOD COMBINATION 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 Model MH1170XS 8205884 ...

Page 2: ...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 2 4 Plates 12 Defrosting 12 Warm Hold 13 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 14 General Cleaning 14 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing Cooktop Light 15 Replacing Microwave ...

Page 3: ...or 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 repair or adjustment See door surf...

Page 4: ...ety 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 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 d The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified serv...

Page 5: ...rns it on Rack will become hot Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls ceiling or floor Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels Do not use metal cookware utensils or a browning dish with the rack Do not let food container on rack touch the top or sides of the microwave oven Remove rack before using Popcorn function Do not cook fo...

Page 6: ... SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power 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 ...

Page 7: ...imes for low or 4 times for off The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 90 minutes and counts down the set time NOTE The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven While the Timer is in use the microwave oven can also operate To see the countdown for 10 seconds while the microwave oven is in use touch TIMER SET OFE To Set 1 Touch TIMER SET OFF If no action is taken after 2 minutes t...

Page 8: ...tic wrap approved for microwave ovens may be used Plastic wrap should be turned back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during heavy cooking Stirring and Turning Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking the outer edges of food Stir from outside to center If possible turn food over from bottom to top Arr...

Page 9: ... microwave oven Wooden Containers Wax Paper Acceptable for use To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup 250 mL of water beside it 2 Cook at 100 cooking power for 1 minute Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Al...

Page 10: ... tones will sound followed by reminder tones 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones The cook time and power may be changed after touching START without interrupting cooking To Change Cook Time Touch COOK TIME The countdown will freeze for a few seconds Enter the new cook time and touch START or wait a few seconds for the countdown to resume To Change Co...

Page 11: ...this time by touching COOK TIME 3 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 4 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Doneness may be adjusted to more done less done or back to normal doneness default for all automatic cooking fun...

Page 12: ... sound followed by reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Reheat Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 70 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart Two plates may be heated side by side or 1 dish larger than the turntable plus 2 plates on the cooking rack For best results halfway through heating turn the pl...

Page 13: ...y reminder tones 6 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones To Defrost Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness Hot cooked food can be kept warm ...

Page 14: ...d microwave oven damage Wipe with wet cloth MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean Mild nonabrasive soaps and detergents Stainless Steel on some models Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty washcloths or some paper towels Damage may occur Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging Stain...

Page 15: ...r back slightly lift front end and pull out filter A Tabs 2 Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the outer end 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 A B 4 Install new charcoal filter 5 Replace vent grille and mounting screws The cook...

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

Page 17: ...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 turntable support Replace...

Page 18: ...e Vent Fan 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 recei...

Page 19: ...omer assistance Spanish 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 direct...

Page 20: ... published installation instructions 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 INCIDENT...