Whirlpool MH9181XM, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...INATION 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 8185465 4619 652 62281 Model MH9181XM ...

Page 2: ...an 8 Cooktop Light 8 Demo Mode 8 MICROWAVE OVEN USE 8 Food Characteristics 8 Cooking Guidelines 9 Cookware and Dinnerware 9 Aluminum Foil and Metal 9 Cooking Power 10 Cooking 10 Preset Cooking 10 Popcorn 11 Baked Potato 11 Beverage 11 Cooking in Stages 11 Reheating 12 Defrosting 12 Soften 13 Melt 13 Kids Menu 14 Warm Hold 14 MICROWAVE OVEN CARE 15 General Cleaning 15 Replacing Filters 15 Replacing...

Page 3: ...Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers for example closed glass jars are able to 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 indu...

Page 4: ...se overheating of the oven Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation To reduce the risk of injury to persons Liquids such as water coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present THIS COULD...

Page 5: ...ted appliances The microwave oven must be grounded In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape 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 ...

Page 6: ...the side walls of the oven See Assistance or Service section to reorder rack 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 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 oven Do not place popcorn bags on rack The rack...

Page 7: ...esume the cycle Clock This is a 12 hour clock 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 JET START To Remove 1 Touch CLOCK 2 Touch 0 3 Touch CLOCK The time will disappear and will appear on the display Tones Tones are audible signals indicating the following One tone Valid entry short to...

Page 8: ...riate cookware to the food Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat sugar and water molecules in the food causing them to move producing friction and heat which cooks the food Never lean on or allow children to swing on the oven door Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty The turntable must be in place and correct side up when oven is in use Do not use if turntable is chipped or bro...

Page 9: ... chart as a guide then test before using To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use 1 Put cookware or dinnerware in 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 AluminumFoilandMetal Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven Aluminum foil a...

Page 10: ...OK POWER 4 Touch JET START 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 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones PERCENT NAME NUMBER USE 100 High default setting 10 Quick heating convenience foods and foods with high water conten...

Page 11: ...ANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Beverage Beverages may be heated in the microwave oven by touching the BEVERAGE pad One or two 8 oz 250 mL cups can be heated automatically using this function To Use BEVERAGE 1 Touch BEVERAGE The display will show the setting for heating 1 cup 2 Touch BEVERAGE a second time to heat 2 cups The microwave oven will start 5 se...

Page 12: ...n wings leg tips and fish tails See Aluminum Foil and Metal first The automatic Defrost control has 3 categories Meat Poultry and Fish It should not be used for food left outside the freezer more than 20 minutes and frozen ready made food Use the following chart as a guide To use the Defrost control 1 Touch DEFROST 2 Touch the number pad 1 for Meat 2 for Poultry or 3 for Fish or Touch DEFROST repe...

Page 13: ...es will sound and then reminder tones will sound every minute 5 Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display and or stop reminder tones Melt The microwave oven uses low power to melt certain foods The foods may not be completely melted when the program ends but stirring the food will complete the melting Use the following chart as a guide To Melt 1 Touch MELT The display will alternate b...

Page 14: ...be used by itself or can be programmed to follow a cooking cycle Opening the door during Warm Hold will cancel the function To Use Put hot cooked food in the oven Cover plates of food and foods that were cooked covered Pastries pies turnovers etc should remain uncovered 1 Touch WARM HOLD 2 Touch JET START WARM will appear in the display during the entire cycle When the cycle ends END will appear i...

Page 15: ...tes in oven OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge not directly on panel TURNTABLE Replace turntable immediately after cleaning Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place Mild cleanser and scouring pad Dishwasher ReplacingFilters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at leas...

Page 16: ...s Oven will not operate Is the door completely closed Firmly close door Is a spacer on some models attached to the inside of the door Remove spacer then firmly close door Is the electronic oven control set correctly See Microwave Oven Control section On some models is the Child Lock set See Child Lock section Is the magnetron working properly Try to heat 1 cup 250 mL of cold water for 2 minutes at...

Page 17: ... date and the complete model and serial number of your appliance This information will help us to better respond to your request If you need replacement parts If you need to order replacement parts we recommend that you only 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 loca...

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Page 20: ...E LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion 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 Whirlpoo...