Whirlpool Mh1170xsb0 Manual

							MICROWAVE HOOD 
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY ........................... 3
Electrical Requirements ............................................................... 4
PARTS AND FEATURES ................................................................ 5
Turntable ...................................................................................... 5
Cooking Rack ............................................................................... 5
MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL.................................................... 6
Display .......................................................................................... 6
Start .............................................................................................. 6
Cancel Off..................................................................................... 6
Add 30 Seconds........................................................................... 6
Clock ............................................................................................ 6
Tones ............................................................................................ 7
Timer............................................................................................. 7
Control Lock ................................................................................. 7
Vent Fan ....................................................................................... 7
Cooktop Light............................................................................... 7
Demo Mode.................................................................................. 7
MICROWAVE OVEN USE .............................................................. 8
Food Characteristics .................................................................... 8
Cooking Guidelines ...................................................................... 8
Cookware and Dinnerware .......................................................... 9
Aluminum Foil and Metal ............................................................. 9
Microwave Cooking Power ........................................................ 10
Manual Cooking ......................................................................... 10
Cooking in Stages (or steps) ...................................................... 10
Quick Touch Cooking ................................................................ 11
Doneness ................................................................................... 11
Preset Cooking........................................................................... 11
Reheating ................................................................................... 12
Defrosting ................................................................................... 12
Warm Hold ................................................................................. 13
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE.......................................................... 14
General Cleaning ........................................................................ 14
Replacing Filters......................................................................... 15
Replacing Cooktop Light ........................................................... 15
Replacing Microwave Oven Light .............................................. 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 17
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ......................................................... 19
Replacement Parts ..................................................................... 19
WARRANTY .................................................................................. 20
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you dont immediately 
 
You
 can be killed or seriously injured if you dont
follow 
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
follow instructions.
instructions.DANGER
WARNING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric 
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive 
microwave energy:
■  Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
■  Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO 
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
■  The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only 
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the 
provided Installation Instructions.
■  Install or locate the microwave oven only in 
accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. 
■  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 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, repair, or adjustment.
■  See door surface cleaning instructions in the 
“Microwave Oven Care” section.
■  To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven 
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed 
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before 
placing bags in oven. 
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn 
oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at 
the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave 
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when 
not in use.
■  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 RESULT 
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN 
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER 
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave 
oven for a short time before removing  the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into 
the container.
■  Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be 
inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk 
of electric shock.
■  Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the 
pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock. 
						

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Electrical Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Required:
■A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp electrical supply 
with a fuse or circuit breaker.
Recommended:
■A time-delay fuse or time-delay circuit breaker.
■A separate circuit serving only this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■  Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking 
equipment.
■  Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 
36 (91.44 cm).
■  Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not 
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■  Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in 
the “PAN BROWN” mode (on models with this feature). 
■  Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s 
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
■  Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave 
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
■  When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
■  Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive 
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may 
damage the filter.
■  Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. 
■  Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the 
microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen 
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar 
locations.
■  Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
■  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
■  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
■  Do not mount over a sink.
■  Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal 
foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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 particularly 
important that the oven door close properly and that there 
is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.  
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone 
except properly qualified service personnel.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, 
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNINGGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
■  For all cord connected 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 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 exists as to whether 
the microwave oven is properly grounded. 
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is 
too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install 
an outlet near the microwave oven.
This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. 
						

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PARTS AND FEATURES
This manual may cover several different models. The model you 
have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. 
The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from 
the illustrations in this manual.
Turntable
The turntable can rotate in either direction to help cook food 
more evenly. Do not operate the microwave oven without having 
the turntable in place. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder any 
of the parts.
To Install:
1.Remove tape from the hub.
2.Place the support on the microwave oven cavity bottom.
3.Place the turntable on the support.
Fit the raised, curved lines in the center of the turntable 
bottom between the three spokes of the hub. The rollers on 
the support should fit inside the turntable bottom ridge.
Tu r n i n g  O f f  t h e  Tu r n t a b l e
The turntable can be turned off for manual cooking cycles only. 
This is helpful when cooking with plates that are larger than the 
turntable, or when cooking with 2 plates that are side by side.
To  Tu r n  O f f : Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. A “turntable off” icon 
will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on 
automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched.
Cooking Rack
The cooking rack is ideal for two-level cooking. It provides extra 
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 or pot holders 
when handling.
■Do not allow the rack to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling 
or floor.
■Use the rack only when cooking on 2 levels.
■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 
microwave oven.
■Remove rack before using Popcorn function.
■Do not cook food directly on the rack. Always use a 
microwave-safe container.
■The rack is designed specifically for this microwave oven. Do 
not attempt to use any other rack in this microwave oven.
■Clean rack supports often (see “General Cleaning” section). 
Damage to the microwave oven could result due to soil 
buildup.
A. Vent grille
B. Model and serial number plate
C. Charcoal filter (behind vent grille)
D. Cooking rack
E. Microwave oven light
F. Door lock system
G. Metal shielded window
H. Cooking guide labelI. Grease filters 
(shipped in microwave oven 
cavity)
J. Cooktop light
K. Microwave inlet cover
L. Control panel
Parts and Features not shown
Tu r n t a b l e
A. Turntable
B. Hub
C. Support
A        B    C       D         E
F             G             H       I                     J   K        L
A
B
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL
Display
When power is first supplied to the microwave oven, a “:” will 
blink in the display. Touch CANCEL OFF to stop the blinking. 
If the “:” blinks in the display at any other time, a power failure 
has occurred. Touch CANCEL OFF and reset the clock if needed.
If an invalid value has been entered, the invalid entry tones will 
sound, and the input prompt will reappear in the display. Retry 
your entry.
When the microwave oven is in use, the display shows cooking 
power, quantities, weights and/or prompts. When the microwave 
oven is not in use (standby mode), the display shows the time of 
day or Timer countdown.The speed of the scrolling text may be adjusted, if necessary.
To Adjust Scroll Speed:
1.Touch and hold CLOCK for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound.
2.Touch number pad “1” for SLOW, “2” for NORMAL or “3” for 
FAS T.
3.Touch START to complete the adjustment.
Start
The START pad begins any function. If it is not touched within 
5 seconds after 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.
Cancel Off
The CANCEL OFF pad stops most functions except for the 
Control Lock and Demo Mode.
The microwave oven will also turn off when the door is opened. 
Close the door and touch START to resume the cycle.
Add 30 Seconds
The ADD 30 SEC control automatically starts the microwave oven 
at 100% power for 30 seconds, and adds 30 seconds of cook 
time, up to 10 minutes, with each additional touch of the control.
Touching ADD 30 SEC during a manual cook cycle will add 
30 seconds of cook time at the current cook power.
Clock
This is a standard 12-hour clock (12:00-11:59) and does not 
show a.m. or p.m.
To  S e t :
The microwave oven and timer must be off.
1.To u c h  C L O C K .
2.Touch the number pads to set the time of day.
3.To u c h  C L O C K  o r  S TA R T.
To  R e m o v e :
1.To u c h  C L O C K .
2.Touch 0.
3.To u c h  C L O C K .
The time will disappear, and “:” will appear on the display. 
						

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To n e s
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One tone
■Va l i d  e n t r y  ( s h o r t  t o n e )
Tw o  t o n e s
■End of timer countdown
■End of stage in multistage cooking
■Control Lock active
■Hidden feature has been entered or exited
■Reminder, repeat each minute after the end-of-cycle tones
Three tones
■Invalid entry
Four tones
■End of cycle
To Turn Off/On Valid Entry Tones: With the microwave oven in 
standby mode, touch and hold the number pad “1” for 3 seconds 
until 2 tones sound. Touch and hold number pad “1” to turn tones 
back on.
To Turn Off All Tones (except end-of-timer and hidden feature 
tones): With the microwave oven in standby mode, touch and 
hold the number pad “2” for 3 seconds until 2 tones sound. 
Touch and hold number pad “2” to turn tones back on.
Timer
The Timer can be set in minutes and seconds, up to 90 minutes, 
and counts down the set time. 
NOTE: The Timer does not start or stop the microwave oven.
While the Timer is in use, the microwave oven can also operate. 
To see the countdown for 10 seconds while the microwave oven 
is in use, touch TIMER SET/OFF.
To  S e t :
1.Touch TIMER SET/OFF.
The TIMER icon will appear in the display.
“ENTER TIME IN MIN AND SEC” will scroll in the display. If no 
action is taken after 2 minutes, the display will return to the 
time of day mode.
2.Touch the number pads to set the length of time.
3.Touch TIMER SET/OFF or START.
When the set time ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
end-of-timer tones will sound, followed by reminder tones. 
When reminder tones sound, “END TIMER” appears in the 
display. If tones are turned off, “OFF TIMER” will appear in 
the display as a reminder.
Remember, touching CANCEL OFF while a cook function is 
active in the display will cancel the cook function, not the 
Timer.
4.Touch TIMER SET/OFF or CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer 
when only the Timer is operating.
Touch TIMER SET/OFF when a cook function is also 
operating to make the Timer countdown active in the display, 
and then touch CANCEL OFF to cancel the Timer. The cook 
function will continue to operate.
Control Lock
The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent 
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 icon appears in the display. Repeat 
to unlock and remove the padlock icon from display.
Ve n t  Fa n
The vent (exhaust) fan has 3 speeds: high, medium 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 at high speed. It may stay on for up to 
1 hour to cool the microwave oven. When this occurs, the vent 
fan cannot be turned off. If the vent fan pad is touched during 
automatic fan operation, “AUTO FAN IS ON, FAN SPEED WILL 
REMAIN ON UNTIL HEAT IS NO LONGER SENSED” will scroll in 
the display as a reminder.
The vent fan is also the cooling fan, and will start at low speed 
when any cooking function begins. It will remain on until the 
cooking function ends.
To Turn Vent Fan On/Off: Touch VENT FAN pad once for high, 
twice for medium, 3 times for low or 4 times for off.
Cooktop Light
The cooktop light has 3 settings: high, low and off.
To Turn Light On/Off: Touch LIGHT pad once for high, twice for 
low or 3 times for off.
Demo Mode
The Demo Mode is ideal for learning how to use the microwave 
oven. When set, functions can be entered without actually turning 
on the microwave generator (magnetron). The microwave oven 
light will come on, the fan will run, and the turntable will rotate (if 
set on).
The DEMO icon will appear in the display while the microwave 
oven is off, and will flash during any function. After 5 minutes of 
inactivity, a reminder message will scroll in the display when any 
control pad is touched.
To  Tu r n  O n / O f f : The microwave oven must be in standby mode. 
Touch and hold the number pad “3” for 3 seconds until 2 tones 
sound and the DEMO icon appears in the display. Repeat to turn 
off and remove the DEMO icon from the display. 
						

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MICROWAVE OVEN USE
A magnetron in the oven produces microwaves which reflect off 
the metal floor, walls and ceiling and pass through the turntable 
and appropriate 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.
■Do not lean on or allow children to swing on the microwave 
oven door.
■Do not operate microwave oven when it is empty.
■The turntable must be in place and correct side up when 
microwave oven is in use. Do not use if turntable is chipped 
or broken. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.
■Baby bottles and baby food jars should not be heated in 
microwave oven.
■Clothes, flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, gourds, paper, including 
brown paper bags and newspaper, should not be dried in 
microwave oven.
■Do not use the microwave oven for canning, sterilizing or 
deep frying.
■Paraffin wax will not melt in the microwave oven because it 
does not absorb microwaves.
■Use oven mitts or pot holders when removing containers from 
microwave oven.
■Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the recommended 
cook time, potatoes should be slightly firm. Let potatoes 
stand for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while standing.
■Do not cook or reheat whole eggs inside the shell. Steam 
buildup in whole eggs may cause them to burst. Cover 
poached eggs and allow a standing time.
Food Characteristics
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting 
temperature, composition and density of the food affect cooking 
results.
Amount of Food
The more food heated at once, the longer the cook time needed. 
Check for doneness and add small increments of time if 
necessary.
Size and Shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than 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, require a longer cook time than the same size 
of a light, porous food, such as cake.
Cooking Guidelines
Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and 
reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a lid is 
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved 
for microwave ovens may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned 
back at one corner to provide an opening to vent steam. 
Condensation on the door and cavity surfaces is normal during 
heavy cooking.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistribute heat evenly to avoid overcooking 
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center. If possible, 
turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, arrange the 
thinner parts and smaller sized items toward the center. If 
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in 
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods 
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks, 
chicken livers, hot dogs, and sausage. Prick in several places to 
allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of 
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken 
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See “Aluminum Foil and Metal” first.
Standing Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even 
after the microwave cooking cycle ends. The length of standing 
time depends on the volume and density of the food. 
						

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Cookware and Dinnerware
Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use 
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may 
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use 
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the 
following chart as a guide, then test before using. 
  To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1.Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave 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.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from 
the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave 
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur 
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some 
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat 
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
■Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity 
walls, ceiling or floor.
■Always use the turntable. 
■Do not allow contact with another metal object during 
microwave cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners 
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or 
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the 
microwave oven. MATERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil, 
MetalSee “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, 
GlassAcceptable for use.
China, 
EarthenwareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Melamine Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Paper: Towels, 
Dinnerware, 
NapkinsUse nonrecycled and those approved by 
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Plastic: Wraps, 
Bags, Covers, 
Dinnerware, 
ContainersUse those approved by the manufacturer 
for microwave oven use.
Pottery and Clay Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Silicone 
BakewareFollow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Straw, Wicker, 
Wooden 
ContainersDo not use in microwave oven.
Styrofoam
®†Do not use in microwave oven.
Wax Paper Acceptable for use.
†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company. 
						

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Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking 
power to use by percent or name. For example, 
70%=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 
cooking power of specific foods. 
Manual Cooking
To  U s e :
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3.Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level 
using the appropriate number pad
or
Touch COOK POWER repeatedly to select the desired power 
level. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
4.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down the cook time.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and 
the end-of-cycle tones will sound, followed by reminder 
tones.
5.Touch CANCEL OFF or open the door to clear the display 
and/or stop reminder tones.
The cook time and power may be changed after touching START 
without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown 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.
Cooking in Stages (or steps)
The microwave oven can be set for manual cooking at different 
cooking powers for various lengths of time, up to 3 stages.
To Cook in Stages:
1.Place food on the turntable and close the door.
2.Touch COOK TIME, then enter length of time to cook for the 
first stage.
If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3.Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level for 
the first stage. See “Microwave Cooking Power” chart.
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second and third stages.
5.To u c h  S TA R T.
The display will count down each of the cook times. The 
display will switch briefly to “STEP 1,” “STEP 2” or “STEP 3” 
every 30 seconds during their respective stages.
When the cycle ends, “END” 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.
The cook time and cooking power of the operating stage can be 
changed after touching START without interrupting cooking.
To Change Cook Time: Touch COOK TIME. The countdown 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. PERCENT/NAME USE
100%, High 
(default setting)Quick heating convenience foods and 
foods with high water content, such as 
soups, beverages and most vegetables.
90% Cooking small, tender pieces of meat, 
ground meat, poultry pieces and fish fillets.
Heating cream soups.
80% Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that need a 
cook power lower than high. For example, 
whole fish and meat loaf.
70%,
Medium-HighReheating a single serving of food.
60% Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese 
and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such as 
lasagna.
50%, Medium Cooking ham, whole poultry and pot 
roasts.
Simmering stews.
40% Melting chocolate.
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium-
Low, DefrostDefrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and 
precooked foods.
20% Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.
10%, Low Taking chill out of fruit.