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Display

When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, “PLEASE 
SET TIME OF DAY” scrolls 3 times, and then a “:” will appear on 
the display.

Any other time the above tex t scrolls, followed by a “:” on the 
display, a power failure has occurred. Touch OFF/CANCEL and 
reset the Clock if needed.

When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking 
time.

When the microwave oven is not in use, the display shows the 
time of day or Timer countdown.

Number Codes

The microwave oven is preset with shortcut number codes. A 
number code includes one or more of the following: cooking 
power, cook time and food quantity or weight. See the code 
charts in the “Cooking” and “Reheating” sections for additional 
information.

Start/Enter

The START/ENTER pad begins any function. If not touched after 
touching a pad, “TOUCH START” will appear in the display.

If cooking is interrupted, touching START/ENTER will resume the 
preset cycle.

Off/Cancel

The OFF/CANCEL pad clears any incorrect command and 
cancels any program during cooking. It will not erase the time of 
day.

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

Clock

This is a 12 hour clock and does not show a.m. or p.m.

To Set:

Before setting, make sure the microwave oven and Timer are off.

1.

Touch CLOCK.

2.

Touch the number pads to set the time of day.

3.

Touch CLOCK or START/ENTER.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One tone

Valid pad touch (short tone)

Two tones

End of stage in multi-stage cooking

Child Lock active (short tone)

Three tones

Every Minute after end-of cycle tones, as reminder

Four tones

End-of-cycle

Five Tones

During DEFROST cycle, reminder to check, turn, rearrange, 
or separate food

Seven Tones

End of Timer countdown

Timer

The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 99 minutes 
99 seconds, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not 
start or stop the microwave oven.

When the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can still operate. 
To see the time countdown for five seconds when the microwave 
oven is in use, touch TIMER SET.

To Set:

1.

Touch TIMER SET.

2.

Touch the number pads to set the length of time.

3.

Touch START/ENTER.

When the set time ends, “END” will appear on the display and 
7 tones will sound.

4.

Touch TIMER OFF anytime to cancel the Timer.

Remember, do not touch the OFF/CANCEL pad because the 
microwave oven will turn off.

The time can be reset during the countdown by repeating the 
above steps.

Child Lock

The Child Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 
unintended use of the microwave oven.

The Child Lock is preset unlocked, but can be locked.

To Lock/Unlock Control: 

Before locking, make sure the 

microwave oven and Timer are off. Touch and hold START/
ENTER for four seconds until two tones sound and “LOCKED” 
appears on the display. Repeat to unlock and remove “LOCKED” 
from display.

Vent Fan

The vent fan has two speeds: HIGH and LOW.

To protect the microwave oven, if the temperature from the range 
or cooktop below the microwave oven gets too hot, the vent fan 
will automatically turn on. It may stay on for up to one hour to 
cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the VENT FAN 
HIGH/LOW/OFF pad will not function.

To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: 

Touch VENT FAN HIGH/LOW/OFF pad 

once for HIGH, twice for LOW, and 3 times for OFF.

Cooktop Light

The cooktop light has three options: on, night and off.

To Turn On/Night/Off:

 Repeatedly touch LIGHT ON/NIGHT/OFF 

to cycle through options.

Summary of Contents for MH6140XK

Page 1: ...e CareGuide In the U S A 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 Models MH6140XK MH6141XK 3828W5A1876 8183890 ...

Page 2: ...Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 8 Cookware and Dinnerware 8 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 9 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 10 Cooking 10 EZ Choice Cooking 10 Preset Cooking 10 Add Minute 10 Cooking in Stages 11 EZ Choice Reheating 11 EZ Choice Defrosting 11 Warm Hold 12 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 12 General Cleaning 12 Replacing Filters 13 Replacing Cooktop Light 13 Replacing Microwave Oven Light...

Page 3: ... products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven This type of oven is specifically designed to heat cook or dry food It is not designed for industrial or la...

Page 4: ...ds Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock Do not use paper products when appliance is operat ed in the PAN BROWN mode Do not store any materials other than manufacturer s recommended accessories in this oven when not in use Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil This will cause overheating of the oven Do not store anythin...

Page 5: ...e wire for the electric current The microwave oven is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded WARNING Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt...

Page 6: ...le bottom between the three spokes of the hub The rollers on the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge MICROWAVEOVEN CONTROL MODEL MH6141XK MODEL MH6140XK 1 Metal Shielded Window 2 Model and Serial Number Plate 3 Charcoal Filter behind Vent Grille 4 Cooking Guide Label 5 Vent Grille 6 Turntable 7 Cooktop Light 8 Grease Filters 9 Control Panel 7 1 8 5 4 2 3 2 1 4 5 8 7 6 9 0 TIMER SE...

Page 7: ...Four tones End of cycle Five Tones During DEFROST cycle reminder to check turn rearrange or separate food Seven Tones End of Timer countdown Timer The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds up to 99 minutes 99 seconds and counts down the set time The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven When the Timer is in use the microwave oven can still operate To see the time countdown for five sec...

Page 8: ...ter than other foods Heavy dense foods such as meat and potatoes require a longer cook time than the same size of a light porous food such as cake CookingGuidelines Covering Covering food helps retain moisture shorten cook time and reduce spattering Use the lid supplied with cookware If not available wax paper paper towels or plastic wrap approved for microwaves may be used Plastic wrap should be ...

Page 9: ...a length of time to cook 3 Touch COOK POWER 4 Touch the number pad using the Cooking Power chart 5 Touch START ENTER The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 6 Touch OFF CANCEL or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Plastic Wraps Bags Covers ...

Page 10: ...wing chart as a guide To Use 1 Touch appropriate preset cooking pad see chart above 2 Touch number pads to enter quantity see chart above The display will count down the cook time When the cycle ends END will appear in the display 4 end of cycle tones will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute AddMinute The Add Minute function allows the addition of cook time in one minute incremen...

Page 11: ...top reminder tones EZ ChoiceDefrosting The EZ Choice DEFROST feature s preset programs 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 How foods are stored can affect results Unwrap foods and remove lids from fruit juice before defrosting Shallow packages will defrost more quickly than deep blocks Separate food pi...

Page 12: ...ate the microwave oven without the grease filters in place Soak grease filters in hot water and mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt Rinse well and shake dry Do not use ammonia or oven cleaner Do not place in dishwasher OVEN CAVITY Do not use soap filled scouring pads abrasive cleaners steel wool pads gritty wash cloths or some paper towels Damage may occur The area where the ove...

Page 13: ...place grease filters by inserting one end into the frame Swing other side up and slide to position 3 Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power ReplacingCooktopLight The cooktop light is a candelabra base 30 watt bulb See Assistance or Service section to reorder To Replace 1 Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power 2 Remove the bulb cover mounting screws 3 Replace light Close bulb cover Replace mo...

Page 14: ...ervice See Assistance or Service section Oven makes humming noise This is normal and occurs when the transformer in the magnetron cycles on Oven door looks wavy This is normal and will not affect performance Turntable will not operate 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 properl...

Page 15: ...nly use FSP replacement parts FSP replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new WHIRLPOOL appliance To locate FSP replacement parts in your area call our Customer Interaction Center telephone number or your nearest Whirlpool designated service center IntheU S A Call the Whirlpool Customer Interaction Center toll free 1 800 253...

Page 16: ...DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the ex clusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this ex clusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Outside the 50 United States this warranty does not apply Contact your authorized Whirlpool dealer to det...

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