Whirlpool Mh6100xyb0 Manual

							MICROWAVE 
COMBINATION 
Model MH61OOXY 
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							Contents Page Page 
Parts and Features .................... 2 Defrosting ........................... 10 
Before You Install Your Using KEEP WARM .................... 14 
Mlorowave Oven, ..................... 3 Using AUTO START .................... 15 
Before You Use Your Mlorowave Oven . 3 Ofher Operattng Hints ................ 17 
Preoautlons to Avold Possible Timer. ............................... 18 
Exposure to Exoesslve Accessory Kits ....................... 19 
Mlorowave Energy .................... 3 Caring for Your Mlcrowave Oven. ..... 19 
Important Safety Inst~ctions ......... 4 Cleaning the Microwave Oven. ...... 19 
Using Your Mlcrowave Oven. .......... 5 Caring for the Filters. ................. 19 
Microwave Oven Controls. ........... 5 Replacing the Cooktop and 
Audible Signals. ..................... 6 Oven Lights. ....................... 21 
Sefflng the Clock. .................... 
6 Operating Safety Precaullons. ........ 22 
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven .... 7 If You Need Servlce or Assistance. .... 24 
Cooking at High Cook Power ......... 7 Mlcrowave Oven Warranty. ........... 28 
Cooking at Lower Cook Powers ...... 8 
01992 Whirlpool Corpomtion 
Parts and features MODEL AND SERIAL VENT 
NUMBER PLATE 
GRILLE DEFROST 
GUIDE COHTROL 
PANEL 
/ 
CAUTION 
LABEL  
FILTER  
COOKTOP 
LIGHT EXHAUST FAN AND 
CGOKTOP LIGHT 
SWITCHES 
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Thank you for buylng a Whlrlpool appliance. Please complete and mall the Owner Reglstra- 
tlon Card provided wlth lhls product. 
Then complete the form below Have this information ready 
if you need service or call with a question. 
l Copy model and serial numbers from plate Model Number 
(behind the microwave oven door on the 
oven frame] and purchase date from the sales 
slip. 
Seflal Number 
l Keep this book, the cookbook and Your sales 
slip together in a handy place. Purchase Date 
Servlce Comwnv Phone Number  
						

							Fill out and return the Microwave Registration Card included with your oven. If the card iS missing, please send the model number and serial number of your microwave oven with Your 
name and address to... 
Whirlpool Corporation 
Microwave Registration Department 
;;o;in$tttive Center 
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 
This information will help us reach you if there is ever a need to pass along information about your 
microwave oven. 
Before you install your microwave oven 
Read and carefully follow the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packed wlth your oven. 
Before you use your microwave oven 
Read this Use and Care Guide carefully for important use and safety information. 
Store in a convenient place for future use. 
It Is your responslblllty to be sure your microwave oven: 
l 
Has been installed where it is protected from the weather. The microwave oven 
should be at a temperature above 50°F (10°C) for proper operation. 
l 
Has been properly connected to electrical supply and grounded. 
[See installation instructions.) 
l is not used by children or anyone unable to Operate it properly. 
l is properly maintained. 
l is used only for jobs expected of a home microwave oven. 
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 
MICROWAW ENERGY... 
DO NOT attempt to oper- 
ate this oven with the door 
open since open-door op- 
eration can result in harm- 
ful exposure to microwave 
energy. it is important not to 
defeat or tamper with the 
safety interlocks. 
DO NOT place any object 
between the oven front 
face and the door or allow 
soil or cleaner residue 
to accumulate on sealing 
surfaces. 
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 
(I) Door (bent), 
(2) Hinges and latches 
(broken or loosened), 
(3) Door seals and sealing 
surfaces. 
DO NOT operate the 
microwave oven if the 
door window is broken. The microwave oven 
should be checked for 
microwave leakage by 
qualified service personnel 
after a repair is made. 
The oven should not be 
adjusted or repaired by 
anyone except properly 
qualified service 
personnel. DO NOT operate the 
microwave oven with 
the outer cabinet removed.  
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 
MIcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient 
operatlon. However, as with any appliance, there are Special InBtallatlOn 
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, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic 
precautions, including the following: 
1. Read all instructions before using the 
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend 
microwave oven. appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- 
2. Read and follow the s 
cific “PRECAU- 
r bustible materials are placed inside the 
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIB 
E EXPOSURE TO oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found or burn, and some 
iastics can melt if used 
on page 3. when heating foo 
s.  CP 
3. This ap 
liance must be grounded. Con- 
b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’ 
nect only o 
roperly rounded outlet. See  P 
c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before 
“GROUNDIN INSTRU 
TIONS” found in the  e uslng. See page 24. Some dishes 
Installation Instructions. (melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro- 
4. 
hlStdl Or locate this appiiance Oniy in 
and Slowing Cooking times. Remove wire wave energy, becoming too hot to handle 
accordance with the provided lnstallatlon 
twist-ties from 
paper Or piaStiC bags b&Ore Instructions. 
placing bag in oven. Cooking In metal 
5. Some products such as whole eggs and containers not designed for microwave use 
sealed containers - for exam 
ie, closed 
8 can damage the oven, as can containers 
glass jars - may explode an 
should not with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, sta- 
be heated in this oven. pies, metallic glaze or trim.) 
6. Use this appliance only for its intended d. If materials inside the oven should ignite, 
use as described in this manual. Do not use keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and 
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap disconnect the power cord, or shut off 
pliance. This ty 
e of oven is specifically de- 
P power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. 
signed to hea, cook, or dry food. It is not e. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. 
designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not leave paper products, cooking 
7. As with any appliance, close supervi- utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 
sion is necessary when used by children. 14. Read and follow “Operating Safety Pre- 
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a 
cau’ons starf’ng On page 22* 
damaged cord or plug, If it is not working 
15. Because of the automatic exhaust fan 
properly, or if it has been damaged or feature, the following cautions must be 
dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- 
observed: 
ards may result. 
a. Do not leave the area when using your 
9. This a pliance should be serviced only 
P cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires 
by quali ied service personnel. Call an au- from boiiovers or spatterin 
on the surface 
thorized WhirlpoolSM service company for unit could spread, especia 
ly if the exhaust  8 
examination, repair or adjustment. fan is operating. 
10. Do not cover or block any opening on b. Do not allow 
rease and soil to build up 
the appliance. Fire may result. in the grease fi ter. Exhaust fan efficiency  B 
11. Do not store or use this appliance out- will decrease and fire may result. Clean 
often following the filter cleaning instruc- 
doors. Do not use this 
roduct near water - 
tions on pages 19 and 20. 
for example, near a itchen.sink, in a wet 
c. Do not 
change the cooktop or oven R 
basement or near a swrmmrng Pool, and 
lights without turning the power 
off at the 
the like. 
main power supply, 
see page 21). Eiec- 
12. See door surface and interior cleaning 
trical shock may resul .   
instructions on page 19. 
d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface 
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven below this unit. The fan, if operating, may 
cavity: spread the flame and cause personal in- 
jury or properly damage. 
SAW THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
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							Using your microwave oven 
Microwave oven controls 
There are four parts in the control section: When you first plug in the oven, a tone sounds 
-The Display/Clock and Indicator Lights and the Display will show 88:88. If after you set 
- Command Pads the Clock (page 6), the Display again shows 
- Number Pads all 8’s; your electricity was off for a while. 
- Fan and Light Pads Reset the Clock. 
Instructions for each control are covered on the 
following pages. Read them carefully. 
Command Pads 
Touch Command 
Pads to tell the micro- 
wave what to do and 
in what order. A few 
examples: 
-CLOCK SET tells the 
oven you are golng 
to set the clock. 
-START tells the clock 
to start. 
-CANCEL - touch this 
pad to erase an in- 
correct command, 
cancel the Timer or 
stop the oven during 
cooking. 
See page 6 for infor- 
mation on the tone 
you hear when touch- 
ing any pad. 
Each Command Pad 
(except START and 
CANCEL] lights an In- 
dlcator Light on the 
digital display.  
						

							Number Pads Fan and light Pads 
Once you’ve touched 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. The six pads at the bottom of the control 
panel control the 2-Speed Exhaust Fan and 
the Cooktop Light. 
Touch Fan Pad for the desired fan speed. 
(NOTE: If the temperature gets too hot around 
the mlcrowave oven, the exhaust fan In the 
vent hood will automatlcally turn on the LOW 
settlng to protect the oven. It may stay on up 
to an hour to cool the oven. When thls occurs, 
the Fan Pad will not turn the fan off.) 
Touch Light Pad for the desired cooktop or 
countertop lighting. 
Audible Signals 
Audible signals are available to guide you when setting and using your oven. (A programming tone 
will sound each tlme you touch a pad. Two beeps will sound between cycles. A reminder tone will sound 
every 60 seconds after cooking is done to remind you that something has been left in the oven. Four 
beeps signal the end of the Timer function and a Cook or Defrost cycle.] If you don’t hear a tone, it is 
because of incorrectly entered Instructions or because the tones have been removed. For example, a 
tone will not sound if you touch a Number Pad before you touch a Command Pad. 
To remove the programming tone and 
remlnder tone: 
l 
Open the door. 
l Touch CANCEL twice, then touch START. 
l Programming and reminder tones will 
be cancelled. 
To replace the tones: 
l 
Repeat the steps above. 
To remove all tones: 
l 
Open the door. 
l Touch CANCEL twice, touch 0, then touch START. 
l All audible tones (including Timer signal] will be 
cancelled. 
NOTE: Do not remove all tones If you use the 
tlmer. 
To replace the tones: 
l 
Repeat the steps above. 
NOTE: If your electrlclty goes off, the tones will be replaced when the electrlclty comes back on. 
Setting the Clock 
When the oven is first plugged in, a tone sounds and the Display shows “88:881’ If the 
electric power ever goes off, the Display will again show all 8’s when the power comes 
back on. 
You can cook or use the Timer without setting the Clock, but the Display will be 
blank after cooking. 
DO THIS... 
THIS HAPPENS... 
. 
Him 
I. Touch CLOCK SET. 
p l 
__ The Display will show a “0” and the 
I colon will start to flash. The first 
Number Pad must be touched withln 
5 seconds or the Display will go 
blank. 
If this happens, touch CLOCK 
SET again and continue. 
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							The Display will show what numbers 
you touched 
In the order you 
touched them. 
This example shows 
3:25. 
2. Touch Number Pads for the 
correct time of day. 
The colon will stop flashing. The Clock 
Is set. 
3. 
Touch START. 
If you have touched in an incorrect 
time, such asl2:65,“En” will show on 
the Display. Touch Number Pads to re- 
enter the tlme of day. If you have not 
entered the time of day wlthln approx- 
imately eight seconds, you must touch 
CLOCK SET and start over. 
NOTE: To mt the Clock, touch CLOCK SET. The current tlme will show on the Display 
and the colon will flash. Contlnue to set the Clock as shown above. 
Cooking in Your Microwave Oven 
Although a new rating method* rates this oven at 750 waits, you may use a reliable 
cookbook wlth recipes developed for 650-700 watt mlcrowave ovens. 
Be sure to read the MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook packed with the microwave oven. 
It contains information about: 
l What microwave energy is. 
l How food is cooked by microwave energy. 
l What affects cooking speed and cooking evenness. 
l Safety tips. 
l Utensils to use when cooking in a microwave oven. 
l Cooking times for different foods. 
important thlngs to remember to get the best cooklng results: 
l 
ALWAYS cook food for the MINIMUM recommended cooking time. If necessary, add time 
in one or two minute periods, then check for doneness to avoid overcooking the food. 
l Stir, turn or rearrange the food being cooked about halfway through the cooking time for 
most even doneness with all recipes. 
l If a glass cover is not available, use waxpaper, paper towels or microwave approved 
plastic wrap. Turn back a corner to vent steam during cooking. 
‘IEC-705 Test Procedure. The IEC-705 Test Procedure Is an Internationally recognized method of 
rating mlcrowave wattage output and does not represent an actual change to output power 
or cooking performance. 
Cooking at High Cook Power 
Follow these steps to cook at HIGH power. 
DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 
1. 
Put food In the oven and 
close the door. 
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2. 
Touch COOK. 
The COOK Indicator Light will come on 
and the Display will show four 0’s. 
3. Touch Number Pads for 
cooklng time you want. 
The display will show the numbers YOU 
touched 
In the order you touched 
them. The example shows 1 minute, 
30 seconds. 
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4. Touch START. 
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CDUd 
QWll The oven will automatically cook at 
HIGH Cook Power. 
The COOK Indicator Light will stay on 
to show that fhe oven is cooking in the 
cycle. 
The Display counts down the time to 
show how much cooklng time is left. 
When the cooklng tlme ends, “End” will 
show on the Display and 4 beeps will 
sound. (You can stop the beeplng by 
opening the door or by touching 
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the 
Display and a remlnder tone will 
sound every 60 seconds (to remind 
you that food Is left In the oven) unfll 
the door Is opened or CANCEL Is 
touched. The Display will then show 
the tlme of day. 
Changing the Cooking Time 
Cooking time can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle: 
1. Touch COOK. 
2. Touch numbers for the new ttme. 
3. Touch START. 
Cook will continue cooking for the new time. 
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 recipes in your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook tell you, by number, which Cook Power to use. 
Recipes in other books and magazines may tell you by name (HI, MED, LO, etc.) or 
percentage (lo%, 50%, 80%. etc.). 
The following chart gives the percentage of Cook Power each Number Pad stands for, and 
Cook Power name usually used. 
aufomafic 100% of full power HIGH 
4 = 40% of full power 
9 = 90% of full power 
3 = 30% of full power MEDLOW 
8 = 80% of full power 
2 = 20% of full power 
7 = 70% of full power MED-HIGH 
1 = 10% of full power LOW 
6 = 60% of full power 
0 = no power (fan and light will be offj 
8 5 = 50% of full power MED  
						

							DO THIS... THIS HAPPENS... 
1. 
Put food In the oven and 
close the door. 
and the Display will show four 0’s. 
2. 
Touch COOK. 
3. Touch Number Pads for the 
cooklng tlme you want. 
7 minutes, 30 seconds. 
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4. Touch COOK POWER. 
The COOK POWER Indicator Light will 
come on and the Display will show 
‘;;hls shows the oven Is pre- 
programmed to cook at full (HIGH) 
The Display will show what you 
touched. Thls example shows you 
touched Number Pad 5 for 50% of 
full power. 
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COUdZ The Display counts down fhe time to 
OWll show how much cooking time is leff.  The COOK and COOK POWER Indicator 
Lights will stay on to show that the oven 
is cooking at a Cook Power other than 
HIGH. 
For 2 of every10 seconds, the Display 
will show the Cook Power you 
selected. 
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							When the cooking time ends, “End” will 
show on the Display and 4 beeps will 
sound. (You can stop the beeping by 
openlng the door or by touching 
CANCEL.) “End” will remain on the 
Display and a reminder tone will 
sound every 60 seconds (to remind 
you that food Is left in the oven) until 
the door Is opened or CANCEL is 
touched. The Display will then show 
the tlme of day. 
Changlng the Cook Power 
The Cook Power can be changed any time before touching START or during the cycle. 
l Touch COOK POWER. 
l Touch a number for the new Cook Power. 
l Touch START. The cycle will cook at the new Cook Power for the original time. 
OR... 
l 
Touch COOK POWER twice if you want to change a lower Cook Power to HIGH. 
l Touch START. 
Defrosting 
Use QUICK DEFROST to thaw frozen food before cooking. For suggested defrost times, see 
the guide behlnd the oven door or in your MICRO MENUS@ Cookbook. Do not use defrosting 
times developed for other types of defrost systems, as food may be partially cooked. 
DO THIS... 
THIS HAPPENS... 
1. 
Put frozen food In the oven 
and close the door. 
. 
q I ‘. The QUICK DEFROST lndlcator Light 
will come on and the Display will 
show four 0’s. 
2. 
Touch QUICK DEFROST. 
3. Touch Number Pads for the 
defrosting ttme you want. 
The Display will show the number 
you touched In the order you 
touched them. This example shows 
2 minutes, 30 seconds. 
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I . The QUICK DEFROST Indicator Llght 
will stay on to show that the oven is in 
the Quick Defrost Cycle. 
4. 
Touch START. 
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The Display counts down the time to 
QWll show how much defrosting time is left. 
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