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MICROWAVE HOOD
COMBINATION
Use & Care Guide
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Model MH1170XS
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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.................................
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MICROWAVE HOOD COMBINATION SAFETY 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: You can be killed or seriously injured if you do
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking ■ Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive equipment. cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36" (91.44 cm). ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. ■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not ■ Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the be allowed to
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PARTS AND FEATURES This manual may cover several different models. The model you To Turn Off: Touch TURNTABLE ON-OFF. A “turntable off” icon have purchased may have some or all of the features shown here. will appear in the display. The turntable will turn back on The appearance of your particular model may differ slightly from automatically when cooking is over or CANCEL OFF is touched. the illustrations in this manual. A B C D E Cooking Rack The cooking rack is ideal
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MICROWAVE OVEN CONTROL Start The START pad begins any function. If not touched within 5 seconds after touching a pad, “PRESS START” will scroll in the display as a reminder. If 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 a
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Tones Control Lock Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: The Control Lock shuts down the control panel pads to prevent unintended use of the microwave oven. One tone When the control is locked, only the Vent Fan and Light pads will ■ Valid entry (short tone) function. If any other control pad is touched, “LOCKED” will appear in the display and the invalid entry tones will sound. Two tones To Lock/Unlock Control: The microwave oven must be in ■ End of timer countdown standby mo
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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 Cooking Guidelines and appropriate cookware to the food. Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, Covering causing them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and the food. reduce spattering. Use the lid supplied with cookware. If a li
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Cookware and Dinnerware Aluminum Foil and Metal Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may the microwave oven. become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occu
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Microwave Cooking Power Manual Cooking Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking To Use: power to use by percent or name. For example, 70%=Medium-High. 1. Place food on the turntable and close the door. Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested 2. Touch COOK TIME, then enter a length of time to cook. cooking power of specific foods. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3. PERCENT/NAME USE 3. Touch COOK POWER, then enter the desired power level using the app
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Quick Touch Cooking Doneness The Quick Touch menu pads provide convenient access to preset Doneness may be adjusted to more done, less done, or back to cooking programs for common microwavable foods. Use the normal doneness (default) for all automatic cooking functions following chart as a guide. except Popcorn. During programming, before touching START, touch COOK TIME once for MORE, twice for LESS or 3 times for FOOD SERVING INSTRUCTIONS NORMAL. SIZE Popcorn* 1.75 oz (50 g) Pop only one pa
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Reheating 2-4 Plates Times and cooking power have been preset for reheating specific Two plates may be heated side by side, or 1 dish larger than the food types. Use the following chart as a guide. turntable, plus 2 plates on the cooking rack. For best results, halfway through heating, turn the plates (or larger dish) halfway FOOD PAD QUANTITY/INSTRUCTIONS around, and switch plates between top and bottom (if heating more than 2 plates). See “Cooking Rack” section. Casserole 1 1-4 cups (250 m
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Use the following chart as a guide. Warm Hold MEAT Beef: ground, steaks, roast, The narrow or fatty areas of WARNING stew irregular shaped cuts should be shielded with foil before Lamb: stew and chops Food Poisoning Hazard defrosting. Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before Do not defrost less than 1/4 lb Pork: chops, ribs, roasts, or after cooking. sausage (113 g) or two 4 oz (113 g) patties. Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness. Place all meats in microwavabl
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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. Stainless Steel (on some models) GREASE FILTERS Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as ly
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2. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift to remove. Replacing Filters The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. To Remove and Replace Grease Filters: 1. Remove each grease filter by slidin
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Replacing Microwave Oven Light The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will 3. Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove. automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder. To Replace: 1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power. 2. Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver. A B 4. Lift up the bulb cover. C A A. Vent grille B. Top
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TROUBLESHOOTING Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Turntable will not operate ■ Has a household fuse blown, or has the circuit breaker ■ Has the tape been removed from turntable hub? tripped? See “Turntable” section. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem ■ Is the turntable properly in place? continues, call an electrician. Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely ■
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Tones are not sounding Cooking times seem too long ■ Are tones turned off? ■ Is the cooking power set properly? See “Tones” section. See “Microwave Cooking Power” section. ■ Are large amounts of food being heated? Steam is coming from the vent grille Larger amounts of food need longer cooking times. ■ Is the incoming voltage less than that specified in ■ Some steam is normal. “Microwave Hood Combination Safety?” Have a qualified electrician check the electrical system in the Fan running slower
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE Before calling for assistance or service, please check For further assistance “Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool you still need help, follow the instructions below. Corporation with any questions or concerns at: When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete Whirlpool Brand Home Appliances model and serial number of your appliance. This information will Customer eXpe
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WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or ® furnished with the product, Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Whirlpool”) will pay for FSP replacement parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Whirlpool designated service company. ITEMS WHIRLPOOL WILL NOT
