Model MH6600XM
colltents ! Parts rrnd features Before You Install Your Microwave Oven Sefore You Use Your Microwave Oven Prec autrons to Avoid Possible Exprjsure to Excessive Microwave EfWQY Important Safety Instructions Using Your Microwave Oven Mic.owove Oven Controls Sett 19 the Clock Cot
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit. 1. Read all instructions before using appliance. 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3. 3. This appliance must be grounded.
Using your microwave oven Microwave oven controls There are four parts in the control section: -The Digital Display Clock, and Signal Lights - Command Pads - Number Pads - Cooktop Fan and Light Controls Instructions for each control are covered When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds and the Display will be blank. If after you set the Clock [page 6) the Display becomes blank again, it means your electricity was off for a while. Reset the Clock. in the following pages.
Number Cooktop pads fan and light controls The two switches at the bottom of the control panel control the 2-Speed Exhaust Fan and the fluorescent Cooktop Light. Once you’ve touched a Command Pad to tell the oven what you want It to do. you’ll touch Number Pads to tell it.. - a time, - a Cook Power, - a food temperature. Press the Cooktop Light switch to the right to turn the light ON.
Cooking in your microwave oven Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS’ Cookbook It contains information about l l l l l l packed with the microwave oven What microwave energy is. How food is cooked by microwave energy. What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. Safety tips. Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven Cooking times for different foods. Important things to remember to get the best cooking results. ALWAYS cook food for the minimum recommended cooking time.
Changing the cooking time You can change the cooklng time during the cycle. 1 Touch CHANGE/CANCEL Pad once. (Note: The oven WIII go off and the Display 2 Touch numbers for new time. 3 Touch START The COOK 1 cycle WIII start cooking for the new time will show a Colon.) Cooking at lower cook powers For best results, some recipes call for lower Cook Powers The lower the Cook Power, the slower the cooking. Each Number Pad on your mlcrowave oven stands for a dlffereni percentage of Cook Power (lOoO,50°0.
The COOK1 Stgnal Light will stay on to show that the oven is cooking. The Cook Power Signal Light will go off The oven will cook in the Cook Power you selected. 6. Touch START.
The Display :o,“i;;;;; touched will show the numbers ;~;;;ewou them This example shows 3. Touch Number Pads tOr the cooking time you want in the first cycle. The COCK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Display will show “HI:’ 4. Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Skip to step 6 it you want to cook at high power.] The Display will show what you touched. This example shows 50°0 5. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the tirst cycle.
10. Touch START. count down When you touch START,both COOK 1 & 2 Signal Lights come on to show you that the oven is cooking in the first of two Cook Cycles. The Cook Power Signal Light will go off. The oven will cook in the Cook Power you selected. The Display will count down the time to show you how much time is left in the first Cook Cycle.
Standing time For best results, allow the food to stand for a while after defrosting. the temperature of the food to provide more even cooking. About the “QUICK The microwave into four parts: -First part -Secondpart -Thrrdpart - Fourth part DEFROST” Cycle oven automatically ., ., This helps equalize divides the time set for the QUICK DEFROST Cycle :“. ., .’ This automatic less cooking.
m m m The Display will show the numbers you touched in.the order you touched them This example shows 2 minutes, 30 seconds. 3. Touch Number Pads for the defrosting time you want. The COOK 1 Signal Light will come on, the QUICK DEFROST Signal Light will go off and the Display will show a colon. .. m 4. Touch COOK 1 & 2 once. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 2 minutes, 30 seconds. mmm 5.
The COOK POWER Signal Lrght will come on and the Display will show “HII’ 10. Touch COOK POWER. (Option: Skip to step 12 if you want to cook at high power) The Display will show what you touched. This example shows 70% of full power. 11. 12. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want in the second cycle. When you touch START,the QUICK DEFROST,the COOK 1 and COOK 2 Signal Lights come on to show that the oven is defrosting in the first of three cycles. Touch START.
Checking or changing cooking time or Cook Power settings To double check settings: I. Touch the command pads for the settings you want to check. The cookrng time or Cook Power settings you touched in for those pads will show in the Display 2. Touch START to start the oven or to return the Display to show what the oven is doing. To change the cooking times during operation: 1. Touch CHANGE/CANCEL Pad once. The oven will go off and the Display will show a colon.
6. The Display will show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 7 mrnutes. 30 seconds. Touch Number Pads for the cooking time you want. The COOK POWER Signal Light will come on and the Drsplay WIII show “HI” 7. Touch COOK POWER (Option: Skip to step 9 if you want to cook at high power.) The Display will show what you touched. This example shows 70°0 of full power 8. Touch a Number Pad for the Cook Power you want. 9.
Minute timer The microwave oven controls can be used as a kitchen timer Use COOK1 at “0” Cook Power for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds THIS HAPPENS... DO THIS... The COOK1 Signal Light WIII come on and the Display will show a colon 1. Touch COOK l&2 once. 2. Touch Number Pads for the minutes and seconds you want. The Drsplay WIII show the numbers you touched in the order you touched them. This example shows 1 minute 45 seconds.
Cancelling l l instructions Touch CANCEL twice to erase all instruction. Opening the oven door during cooking does not cancel cooking instructions Audible signals Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. [A programming tone will sound each time you touch a padThree beeps will sound at the end of a cycle.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is because of incorrectly entered instructions.
Caring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave oven Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the so11 CAUTION: Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, etc., can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner.
Replacing the cooktop and oven lights The cooktop light is an 18-watt. fluorescent lamp. The oven liaht is a 40-watt, candelabra base bulb. To replace either of these lights, follow these step<: 2. Remove the grease See page 19. 1. Grasp the lamp at both ends. Roll bottom of lamp towards the front until it stops. Pull down and remove one end, then the other. filter. 3. To remove the starter, push in and twist it to the left. To replace the starter, push in and twist it to the right. 3.
Operating safety precautions NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG. Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them Liquids heated in certain containers ., ~(especially _ cytrnancat-snapea conrarnersj may become overheated.
CAUTION pamage DO NOT use the oven until you have read and understand to the oven. DO NOT use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven. Don’t let anything touch the top of the oven. Use of unsuitable containers for popping corn could result in flre or damage to the oven. Make popcorn only in poppers desianed for use in microwave over%. Follow directions supplied with the popper.
If you need service or assistance, we suggest you follow these four steps: 1. Before calling for assistance... 2. If you need Performance problems often result from little things you can find and fix yourself withouttools of any kind. If nothing operates: Have you checked the main fuse or circuit breaker box? l Is the oven correctly plugged into a live circuit with the proper voltage? (See “Installation Instructions:‘) l If the microwave oven will not run: .
WHIRLPOOL’ MICROWAW RANGE PRODUCT OVEN/ WARRANTY MWOOZ 1 LENGTH OF WARRANTY WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY From Date of Purchase FSP’” replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a franchisee TECH-CARE’ service company. LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY Second Through Fifth Year From Date of Purchase FSP” replacement magnetron in materials or workmanship.
