Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MH9115XB Whirlpool
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UseAndCare A Note to You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Microwave Oven Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination . . . . . . . . 8 Microwave Cooking . . . . .20 Convection Cooking .
A Note to You Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance. Because your life is getting busier and more complicated, WHIRLPOOL microwave ovens are easy to use, save time, and help you manage your home better. To ensure that you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, we developed this Use and Care Guide.
Microwave Oven Safety 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.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven -Do not use the cavity for storage cavity (continued): purposes. Do not leave paper products, -Test dinnerware or cookware before cooking utensils, or food in the cavity using. To test a dish for safe use, put when not in use.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow the precautions on pages 6-7. Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven.
Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty. Product life may be shortened. If you practice programming the oven, put a container of water in the oven. It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
Getting to Know Your Microwave-Convection Hood Combination This section discusses the concepts behind microwave cooking and introduces you to the basics you need to know to operate your microwave oven. Please read this information before use. In This Section Page Page How microwave cooking works .
Microwaves pass through most glass, paper, and plastics without heating them so food absorbs the energy. Microwaves bounce off metal pans so food does not absorb the energy. Microwaves may not reach the center of a roast. The heat spreads to the center from the outer, cooked areas just as in regular oven cooking.
Microwave oven features 0 1 0 3 Your microwave oven is designed to make your cooking experience as enjoyable and productive as possible. To get you up and running quickly, the following is a list of the oven’s basic features: 1. Door Handle. Pull to open door.
Control panel features Your microwave oven control panel lets you select the desired cooking function quickly and easily. All you have to do is touch the necessary Command Pad. The following is a list of all the Command and Number Pads located on the control panel.
4. ADD MINUTE. Touch this pad to cook for one minute, at 100% Cook Power, or to add an extra minute, at the set Cook Power, to your cooking cycle. See page 42 for more information. 5. AUTO DEFROST. Touch this pad followed by Number Pads to thaw frozen meat by weight.
26. OFF. Touch this pad to turn off the fan. See page 14 for more information. 27. LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop light. See page 15 for more information. 28. NIGHT LIGHT. Touch this pad to turn on the cooktop/countertop night light.
Using the exhaust fan The three pads on the bottom left of the control panel control the two-speed Exhaust Fan. 1. Choose fan speed. NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around the microwave oven, the exhaust fan in the vent hood will automatically turn on at the LOW setting to protect the oven.
3. Set stop time. TOUCH YOU SEE 4. Start timer. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of time, the current time of day will show and no tones will sound. To check the stop time: The set time will be displayed for three seconds. To cancel timer: TOUCH NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the fan to shut off; however, canceling the fan will not cancel the timer.
2. Turn off light when desired. To set light to be on for a specific time: 1. Turn on light. TOUCH OR 2. Choose timer. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: If both the fan and light are operating and the TIMER Pad is touched twice, both the fan and light will be controlled by the timer.
To check the stop time: The set time will be displayed for three seconds. TOUCH To cancel timer: NOTE: Canceling the timer will cause the light to shut off; however, canceling the light will not cancel the timer. TOUCH Burn Hazard Use hot pads when removing rack from oven after cooking.
Setting the clock When your microwave oven is first plugged in or after a power failure, the Display will show “888:88”. For the first 30 seconds after the power is on, you can set the clock time without touching CLOCK. After 30 seconds have gone by, you must follow the directions below to set the time.
Using the Minute Timer You can use your microwave oven as a minute timer. Use the Minute Timer for timing up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds. NOTE: The oven can operate while the Minute Timer is in use. To see the Minute Timer while the oven is cooking, touch TIMER SET.
Microwave Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Getting the best cooking results . . . . . 20 Cooking at high cook power . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Cooking at lower cook powers .
Cooking at high cook power 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 1 minute, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change the cooking time after cooking starts by repeating Steps 2 and 3.
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 also stands for a different percentage of Cook Power. Many microwave cookbook recipes tell you by number, percent, or name which Cook Power to use.
1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Set cooking time. Example for 7 minutes, 30 seconds: TOUCH YOU SEE TOUCH YOU SEE lzl l-3-l 3. Set Cook Power.
Cooking with more than one cook cycle For best results, some recipes call for one Cook Power for a certain length of time, and another Cook Power for another length of time. Your oven can be set to change from one to another automatically, for up to two cycles.
5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE After the first cycle is over, the next gfj m cycle will count down. (first cycle) At end of cooking time: YOU SEE Changing instructions You can change times or Cook Powers for a cycle any time after that cycle starts by repeating Steps 2 and/or 3 and 4.
4. Enter food’s weight (in pounds and tenths of a pound). Example for 1.2 Ibs: NOTES: l For converting fractions of a pound to decimals, see “Weight conversion chart” on page 29. l If you enter an incorrect weight, touch AUTO DEFROST again and enter the correct weight.
Auto defrost chart Meat setting FOOD AT PAUSE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Beef Meat of irregular shape and large, fatty cuts of meat should have the narrow or fatty areas shielded with foil at the beginning of a defrost cycle. Ground Beef, Remove thawed portions with Do not defrost less than l/4 lb.
Auto defrost chart (continued) Fish setting FOOD Fish Fillets Steaks Whole Shellfish Crabmeat Lobster Tails Shrimp Scallops AT PAUSE Turn over. Separate fillets when partially thawed. Separate and rearrange. Turn over. Break apart. Turn over. Turn over and rearrange.
Weight conversion chart You are probably used to food weights as If the weight on the food package is in being in pounds and ounces that are frac- fractions of a pound, you can use the tions of a pound (for example 4 ounces following chart to convert the weight to equals l/4 pound).
Using WARM HOLD You can safely keep hot, cooked food warm in your microwave oven for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds (about 1 hour, 40 minutes). You can use WARM HOLD by itself, or to auto- matically follow a cooking cycle. NOTES: l WARM HOLD operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds.
Cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTE: If you have not plugged in the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger Temperature Probe properly or if probe is casseroles.
5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 180”: TOUCH ITI YOU SEE 6. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE When food temperature reaches 90°F: The displayed temperature will change each time food temperature increases by 5°F. If the temperature does not change after 20 minutes, the Display will show “CHECK” and “PROBE”.
Temperature Probe cooking tips: l Stir foods during cooking when recommended. l Stir soups, casseroles, and drinks before serving. l Cover roasts with foil after cooking and let stand a few minutes. Remove foil if you decide to cook it longer. l Remove the probe from the oven when not cooking by temperature.
Using AUTO ROAST AUTO ROAST lets you roast food with the Temperature Probe, without needing to enter a final food temperature. The probe will turn off the oven when it senses the preprogrammed final food temperature for the food category you chose. 1.
Auto roast chart C :ATEGORY 1 FOOD Roast Beef (rare) Roast Beef (medium) Roast Beef (well) Roast Pork (well) Poultry Casserole SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Put tip of probe in center of largest muscle, but not touching fat or bone. Shield top of roast with alumi- num foil, sauce, or vegetables.
Using AUTO START AUTO START lets you program your oven to begin cooking automatically at a time of day you choose. You can preprogram your oven up to 11 hours, 59 minutes in advance. NOTES: l If you hear the fan start when you touch START/ENTER, you have not set the oven properly.
3. Choose setting. 4. Set start time. TOUCH YOU SEE Example for 4:30: 5. Enter cooking instructions for the function you want. (cooking at high power or lower power, temperature probe cooking, WARM HOLD) 6. Complete entry. TOUCH YOU SEE (time of day) The oven will start cooking at the set time.
Using SENSOR COOK SENSOR COOK lets you cook common Entree, Casserole, Bread, Fresh/Canned microwave-prepared foods without needing Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables, Baked to program times and Cook Powers.
Using BEVERAGE BEVERAGE lets you heat or reheat a bever- age by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the beverage, and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to heat your beverage. 1. Place cup of beverage in oven and close the door.
Using REHEAT REHEAT lets you reheat food by touching NOTE: See “Reheating chart” on page 66 just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects for reheating with cooking time and Cook the vapor released by the food, and the Power. amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to heat your food.
Using POPCORN POPCORN lets you pop commercially packaged microwave popcorn by touching just one pad. A sensor in your oven detects the vapor released by the popcorn, and the amount of vapor detected tells the oven how long to cook. Pop only one package at a time.
Using ADD MINUTE ADD MINUTE lets you cook food for one minute at 100% Cook Power or add an extra minute to your cooking cycle. You can also use it to extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, up to 99 minutes. NOTES: l To extend cooking time in multiples of one minute, touch ADD MINUTE repeatedly during cooking.
Convection Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each convection function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Page How convection cooking works . . . . . . 43 Convenience foods cooking Convection baking without chart .
Burn Hazard Use oven mitts to remove hot cooking utensils and hot cooking rack. In convection cooking, the circulated hot air heats the interior surfaces of the oven to very high temperatures. The oven vent openings, the oven glass, door trim, etc., and interior oven surfaces become hot enough to burn.
4. Set cooking time. One second after entering bake temperature: You can enter a time up to 199 minutes, 99 seconds. Examole for 20 minutes: TOUCH YOU SEE YOU SEE 5. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE.
The oven will automatically preheat/cook at 350°F. If you want to change the preheat/cooking temperature, follow the example below. If you want to preheat/ cook at 35O”F, go to Step 3. Example for 325°F: TOUCH YOU SEE 3. Set cooking cycle cooking time.
5. After preheating, open the door, TOUCH YOU SEE put food in oven, and close the door. NOTE: You can see the cooking tem- perature anytime during cooking by touching CONVECTION BAKE. The cooking temperature will show for three seconds. At end of cooking time: (time for cook cycle will count down) YOU SEE Convection broiling 1.
3. Start oven. NOTES: l Oven will preheat to 450°F. When the oven temperature reaches 15O”F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. l If you open the door or touch OFF/ CANCEL during preheating, preheating will stop.
Convenience foods cooking chart Convection cooking of convenience foods is directions for preparation and selecting the similar to cooking in a conventional oven. correct container. Because of the great Select items that fit conveniently on the variety of foods available, times given here turntable, such as an 8l/z-inch frozen pizza.
Convection cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger casseroles. The probe is designed to turn off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F). See your cookbook for helpful information on cooking different types of food.
5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: TOUCH YOU SEE 6. Set convection cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature. CONVECTION The oven will automatically cook at 350°F. If you want to change the cooking tem- : . perature, follow the example below.
Temperature probe convection cooking chart FOOD FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE OVEN TEMP TIME TIME or FiiFE SPECIAL NOTES Beef Meat Loaf (1%1% Ibs) 350°F 35 min 160°F Preheat.
FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE FOOD OVEN SPECIAL NOTES TEMP TIME TIME or FFiFE Veal Shoulder or 325°F 4-5 min per lb 4-6 min 155°F Cook in microwave- Rump Roast, Turn over per lb proof and heatproof boneless dish with Bi-Level (a-3% Ibs) Cooking Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered).
Combination Cooking This section gives you instructions for operating each combination cooking function. Please read these instructions carefully. In This Section Page Page How combination cooking works . . . . 54 Combination cooking with the Comblnation baking/roasting temperature probe .
Combination baking/roasting without preheating 1. Put food in oven and close the door. 2. Choose setting. TOUCH YOU SEE change the cooking temperature, follow Step 3 below.
At end of cooking time: Combination baking/roasting with preheating 1. Choose setting. Example for roasting: 2. Set preheat/cooking TOUCH YOU SEE temperature. COMBINATION The oven will automatically cook at 350°F for combination baking and 300°F for combination roasting.
4. Start oven. TOUCH YOU SEE When the oven temperature reaches 9O”F, the temperature will be displayed. The displayed temperature will change each time temperature goes up by five degrees. (display shows oven is preheating) NOTES: l If you open the door or touch OFF/ CANCEL during preheating, preheating will stop.
Combination cooking with the temperature probe The Temperature Probe helps take the NOTES: guesswork out of cooking roasts and larger l If you have not plugged in the Tempera- casseroles. The probe is designed to turn ture Probe properly or if probe is defective, off the oven when it senses the temperature you chose (between 90°F and 200°F).
5. Set desired final food temperature (optional). Example for 150°F: TOUCH YOU SEE 6. Set combination cooking TOUCH YOU SEE - temperature. The oven will automatically cook at 350°F (when baking) or 300°F (when roasting). If you want to change the cookinn temperature, follow the examole below.
Temperature probe combination cooking chart SPECIAL NOTES Beef Meat Loaf (11/2-l% Ibs) Beef Rib Roast, boneless Beef Rib Roast, with bone (5 Ibs) Beef Pot Roast, boneless (3 Ibs) 350°F 350°F 350°F .
FOOD FIRST STAGE SECOND STAGE OVEN TEMP TIME TIME or ‘pE”M”pE SPECIAL NOTES Lamb Roast, boneless (3-4 Ibs) 350°F 5 min per lb 4-6 min Fat-side down per lb Turn over 150°F Cook in microwave- proof and heatproof dish with Bi-Level Cooking Rack. Let stand 10 min after cooking (covered).
Caring for Your Microwave- Convection Hood Combination To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully. Cleaning the microwave oven For interior surfaces: Wipe often with warm, sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth.
Caring for the filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. NOTE: If your microwave hood combination is installed to recirculate air, the charcoal filter (Part No. 4358792) should be replaced every 6-12 months.
8. Slide a new charcoal filter into place. The filter should rest at the angle shown. 9. Slide the bottom of the vent cover into place. Push the top until it snaps into place. Replace the mounting screws. 10. Turn the power back on at the main power supply.
The oven light 1. Turn off power at the main power supply. 2. Remove the vent cover mounting screws. 3. Tip the cover forward, then lift out to remove.
Cooking Guide Reheating chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using REHEAT” on page 40 for instructions on how to reheat by touching just one Command Pad.
Microwave cooking chart Times are approximate and may need to be adjusted to individual taste. NOTE: See “Using SENSOR COOK” on page 38 for instructions on how to cook without entering cooking times or Cook Powers. MEATS. POULTRY. FISH, SEAFOOD Allow standing time after cooking.
Microwave cooking tips Amount of food l The more food you prepare, the longer it takes. A rule of thumb is that a double amount of food requires almost double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook, you need about seven minutes to cook two potatoes.
Arranging food For best results, distribute food evenly on the plate. You can do this in several ways: l If you are cooking several items of the same food, such as baked potatoes, place them in a ring pattern for uniform cooking.
Oven utensils guide You can use a variety of utensils and materials in your microwave-convection oven. For your safety and to prevent damage to utensils and your oven, choose appropriate utensils and materials for each cooking method. The list below is a general guide to help you select the correct utensils and materials.
QUESTIONS ANSWERS Can I use a rack in my microwave oven so You can use a rack only if rack is supplied that I may reheat or cook on two levels at a with your microwave oven. Use of any rack time? not supplied with the microwave oven can result in poor cooking performance and/or arcing.
If You Need Assistance or Service This section is designed to help you save the cost of a service call. Part 1 of this section outlines possible problems, their causes, and actions you can take to solve each problem. Parts 2 and 3 tell you what to do if you still need assistance or service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Microwave The Cook Power is not at the Check “Microwave cooking chart” on cooking times recommended setting. page 67. seem too long (continued) There is not enough cooking Allow for more time when cooking time for the amount of food more food at one time.
(Example: XYZ Service Co.) (Example: XYZ Service Co.) 2. If you need assistance . . . Call the Whirlpool Consumer Assistance Center telephone number. Dial toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.: 1-800-253-l 301 and talk with one of our trained consultants.
r WHIRLPOOL” Microwave Oven Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY 1 WHIRLPOOL WILL PAY FOR FULL ONE-YEAR FSP@ replacement parts and repair labor to correct WARRANTY defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be From Date of Purchase provided by an authorized Whirlpool service company.
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