Whirlpool MH2175XS, Use & Care Manual

Page 1: ...D 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 W10112528 Model MH2175XS ...

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

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: ...tra 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 o...

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: ... down the control panel pads to avoid 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 CANCEL OFF for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound and a padlock ic...

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: ...e the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS Aluminum Foil Metal See Aluminum Foil and Metal section Browning Dish Bottom must be at least 3 16 5 mm above the turntable Follow manufacturer s recommendations Ceramic Glass Glass Acceptable for use China Earthenware Follow manufacturer s recommendations Melamine Follow manufacture...

Page 10: ...tdown 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 Cook Power Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to scroll through the cook power levels Touch START Doneness Doneness may be adjusted to more done less done or back to normal doneness default for all automatic cooking functions except Popcorn During programming before touc...

Page 11: ...he end of cycle tones will sound followed by reminder tones 3 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones FROZEN ENTREE sensor and non sensor The Frozen Entree program cooks 10 or 20 oz 283 or 567 g entrées as a sensor function or cooks 40 or 60 oz 1 1 or 1 7 kg entrées as a non sensor function Remove from package Loosen cover on 3 sides If entrée is not in mi...

Page 12: ... and or stop reminder tones To Reheat Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 70 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart FOOD PAD QUANTITY INSTRUCTIONS Bacon 1 1 6 slices average thickness Follow directions on the package Canned Vegetables 2 1 4 cups 250 mL 1 L Place in microwave safe container Cover with plastic wrap and vent Stir and let stand 2 3 minutes after cooki...

Page 13: ...D 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 To Defrost Manually Follow directions in Manual Cooking section and use 30 cooking power See Microwave Cooking Power chart WarmHold Hot cooked food can be kept warm in the microwave oven Warm Hold can be used by itself or ...

Page 14: ...Inlet Cover To avoid arcing 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 nonabr...

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: ...the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Control Lock set See Control Lock section On some models is the Demo Mode activated See Demo Mode section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at 100 cooking power If water does not heat call ...

Page 17: ...cool the microwave oven See Vent Fan section Fan comes on during cooktop usage This is normal The fan automatically comes on to cool the microwave oven if the temperature from the cooktop below gets too hot See Vent Fan section Cooking times seem too long Is the cooking power set properly See Microwave Cooking Power section Are large amounts of food being heated Larger amounts of food need longer ...

Page 18: ...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...

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Page 20: ...hased 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 SOM...